Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Update your knowledge and skills in environmental contracting, data management and reporting, inspections and investigations, negotiating approvals and environmental management
• Gain an understanding of the legislation and applicable environmental regulations that directly impact solid waste, industrial effluents and air emissions
• Review practical approaches for environmental compliance as applicable to contaminated site and decommissioning projects, hazardous materials, storage tanks and spills
• Better manage environmental issues carrying substantial liabilities
• Understand the roles and obligations of various types of environmental professionals

Description
The command-and-control environmental compliance philosophy continues to dominate the government policy agenda. The only way to avoid liability for non-compliance is to thoroughly understand regulatory requirements. This course primarily deals with environmental regulations and the interrelationships among federal, provincial, and municipal agencies.

While the primary emphasis is on Ontario, the course compares aspects of regulatory impacts on projects across Canada.

Whether you have limited previous knowledge or simply need to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of important changes, it will add to your knowledge and skills by increasing your understanding of environmental regulations. First describing the regulations and providing references for information and then emphasizing the application of regulations in the various areas of concern to the industry.

Relevant legal judgements will be used to illustrate aspects of the legislation.

Who Should Attend
Environmental Engineers • Plant Managers and Project Managers • Health and Safety Personnel • Environmental Corporate Managers • Directors and Officers • In-house counsel • Consultants • Regulatory Personnel • Municipal Personnel Responsible for Development and Environmental Affairs.