ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT ACT
(SEWAGE SLUDGE), 2010 /
LOI DE 2010 MODIFIANT
LA LOI SUR LA PROTECTION
DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT
(BOUES D’ÉPURATION)

Mr. O’Toole moved first reading of the following bill:

Bill 91, An Act to regulate the spreading and storage of sewage sludge and biosolids / Projet de loi 91, Loi réglementant l’épandage et le stockage des boues d’épuration et des matières sèches biologiques.

The Speaker (Hon. Steve Peters): Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

First reading agreed to.

The Speaker (Hon. Steve Peters): The member for a short statement.

Mr. John O’Toole: The bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to require that a person obtain a certificate of approval from the director before spreading or storing sewage sludge or other biosolids and products derived from them. The certificate of approval may be subject to the testing, recording and reporting requirements that the director sees fit.