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… Roads Regulation for Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources November 2018 Land Management Branch Energy, … of resource roads so to address gaps and inadequacies in the existing regulation. Building on years of work and … input from previous consultations and engagements (mainly in 2014), we developed a regulatory framework for a new …
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… 1 The Power to Protect Government uses laws and regulations to create a system of protections for the … Water Board are the four regulators who play a key role in the responsible licencing, inspection and enforcement … are the main tools used to ensure compliance, which in turn leads to public and worker safety, protection of the …
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… Introduction of fees Tipping fees came into effect in the areas around Whitehorse on August 1, 2020. On May 1, 2025, they came into effect in Destruction Bay, Champagne and Pelly Crossing. All facilities will eventually have …
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… A recent study on air quality in Whitehorse found four neighbourhoods (Kopper King, Hidden Valley, Range Road North and Riverdale) had higher levels of pollution during cold winter months when air gets trapped in valleys. The study suggested this was due to residential …
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… A hot and dry summer can result in wildfires and poor air quality … with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, turn them on. Closing doors and windows and running a …
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… © Copyright 2023 by The ERM International Group Limited and/or its affiliates (‘ERM’). All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior written permission … kilograms (kg) = 1,000,000 grams (g) – all measurements in this study referencing tons are in metric tons. N2O – …
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… Exploring how to use OBPS proceeds to reduce emissions in the Yukon – Discussion Paper Introduction The Government … The Yukon Government Carbon Price Rebate Act, established in the spring of 2019, provides carbon price rebates for households, businesses, municipal governments, and First Nations governments. The Act also allows the …
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… of environmental taxes, Yukon generated $53.3 million (in current dollars) in environmental tax revenue in 2022. This was an increase of … to energy taxes; 14.7% was attributable to transportation; and 1.4% was attributable to natural resources taxes. …
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… of environmental taxes, Yukon generated $48.2 million (in current dollars) in environmental tax revenue in 2021. This was an increase of … energy taxes; 14.0%, was attributable to transportation; and 1.3%, was attributable to natural resources taxes. …
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… undertaking may be required under the Yukon Environmental and Socio- Economic Assessment Act (YESAA) prior to the … Coordinates (centre of site/point source of air emissions in lat/long, UTM (specify zone) or Yukon Albers) 4. Who owns … Production/exploration of oil and/or natural gas resulting in release of combustion products from flaring or burning ¨ …
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… following statement: “Today marks World Environment Day and the Yukon joins Canada and the global community to … estimated that up to 23 million tonnes of plastic ends up in lakes, rivers and seas around the world each year, … than 800 species. “The Yukon has taken a leadership role in Canada in reducing the amount of plastic pollution in the …
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… pollution by increasing the cost of carbon-intensive fuels and makes low carbon alternatives more cost-competitive. This price signal encourages reduction in the use of carbon-intensive fuels and ultimately results in changes in behavior. Q. How is carbon pricing regulated? …
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… site If you're responsible for a release that results in a contaminated site, you're responsible for taking measures to assess and clean up the contamination according to the Contaminated … II assessment). This involves sampling the soil or water in those areas and analyzing the samples for the possible …
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… Regulating air emissions from commercial and institutional biomass burning systems What We Heard … under the Environment Act regulate air pollutants in the Yukon. The Government of Yukon committed to amending … and institutional biomass burning systems by 2025 in Our Clean Future: A Yukon’s strategy for climate change, …
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… Medical Officer of Health June 5, 2019 1 Project Team and Acknowledgements This report was made possible through … program. June 5, 2019 2 Introduction Excellent air quality in Yukon is both valued and expected, as much as Yukoners … wilderness. But there are two main threats to air quality in Yukon: wildfire smoke in summer and smoke related to …
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… 2021.10.15 2 [Blank page] 3 Glossary The following terms and abbreviations are used in this document: Abbreviations BCP: Background Concentration … concentrations of Contaminants of Potential Concern in water as determined through the implementation of a …
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… digital projects. This is our update from our last post in January. Websites Digital Standard The Digital Standard is … discovery and part of alpha and planning out next steps. Turn in Poachers and Polluters This service will allow the public to …
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… What we heard Wood smoke in Whitehorse neighbourhoods March 2019 1 Table of contents … 5 Limitations and challenges … 8 Air quality and health … been praised for having some of the cleanest air in Canada. However, the Whitehorse Air Quality Monitoring Study (WAQMS) monitored ambient air quality in nine Whitehorse neighbourhoods from 2015-2017. Results …
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… or which flows from a site, is suitable for direct use and is clean enough to protect water uses on adjacent … water quality standards are applicable to a given site in the Yukon. This protocol has been adopted in accordance with Section 21(1)(g) of the CSR, which …
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… Why air quality is important and how it is monitored in the Yukon. See information on the … The Government of Yukon conducts air quality monitoring in collaboration with the City of Whitehorse and federal …
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… The public guardian and trustee protects the legal and financial interests of … as a trustee : hold and protect trust funds until children turn 19 years of age; invest the funds during the term of the … pay out the funds from the trust to the children when they turn 19. … Find out about Public Guardian and Trustee …
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… Smoke Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of many gases and small particles. The mixture can change quickly depending … and how far the smoke has traveled. Of all the pollutants in wildfire smoke, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) poses the … measure 2.5 millionths of a meter (µm or microns) or less in diameter. • PM2.5 can be inhaled deep into the lungs, …
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… that diseases that infect animals could be present in the dirt on your vehicle, trailer or ATV. Clean your … the Yukon. Report any signs of a sick or dead bird to the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-661-0525. Hunters …
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… of environmental taxes, Yukon generated $36.4 million (in current dollars) in environmental tax revenue in 2020. This was an increase of … 1.6%, was attributable to natural resources taxes; and 0.5% was attributable to pollution taxes. In 2020, …
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… including small particles that can cause irritation and inflammation when inhaled. Smoke can come into buildings … from many different sources, including wildfire smoke. In most of these studies, portable air cleaners have reduced … function, lower blood pressure, and reduced inflammation in children and adults. Most portable air cleaners use high …