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Document ID ca-bigure-2021-06-28 Title Biosolids: guide to reporting URL unknown Jurisdiction /ca Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-13 14:54:15.136979+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (19)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001reportingreportingmandatoryBiosolids NPRI ReportingwastewaterWastewater treatment facilities must report the releases, disposals and transfers of NPRI substances in biosolids.high
#Q002reportingreportingmandatoryDisposals Category ReportingwastewaterReport all of these activities under “Disposals”.When facilities dispose of biosolids to an on-site landfill or for on-site land treatment, or transfer biosolids off-site for land treatment, incineration, landfill, storage or for treatment prior to final disposal.high
#Q003reportingreportingmandatoryRecycling Category ReportingwastewaterReport these under the "Recycling" activities in the "Other” category.When facilities transfer biosolids off-site for recycling where they are treated or processed into compost or other products.high
#Q004reportingreportingrecommendedNon-Category A Compost ReportingwastewaterAll other forms of compost should be reported as transfers for recycling.When compost does not meet the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) guidelines for category A compost.high
#Q005reportingreportingmandatoryConsistent Stream ReportingwastewaterRemember to report all NPRI substances in a particular stream in the same way.high
#Q006reportingreportingmandatoryBiosolids Sent to Landfill ReportingwastewaterFor example, if you send biosolids to a landfill, report the NPRI substances in the stream as a disposal (even if the product meets CCME category A compost guidelines).If biosolids are sent to a landfill.high
#Q007reportingreportingmandatoryBiosolids Sent for Compost Recycling ReportingwastewaterIf you send the material for recycling into compost, report all NPRI substances in the stream under recycling.If the material is sent for recycling into compost.high
#Q008administrativereportingmandatoryPesticide Label Class Designationagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water, otherPursuant to Section 26 (1) (d) of the Pest Control Products Regulations, all registered pesticides are required to show the class designation on the label.high
#Q009operationaloperationalmandatoryStrict Adherence to Use DirectionsotherDirections for use of aquatic pesticides must be strictly followed.high
#Q010operationaloperationalmandatoryConsideration of Regional Environmental Conditionsaquatic life, otherconsideration must be given to regional conditions involving water courses, wildlife populations, human habitations and non-target organisms generally, in order to avoid adverse effects from poor operating practices.high
#Q011administrativereportingmandatoryCommercial Class Label Limitation Statementagricultural water, otherThe following limitations must appear on the label for these commercial pesticides: "For use in water wholly confined to the property of the user and where there is no outflow beyond the property limits."Applies to aquatic pesticides assigned to the Commercial class.high
#Q012operationaloperationalmandatoryRestricted Product Authorized Use RequirementotherThis is a restricted product that must be used in the manner authorized.Required statement and operational obligation for Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q013operationaloperationalmandatoryRestricted Product Applicator LicensingotherThis product is only to be used by individuals holding an appropriate pesticide applicator certificate or licence recognized by the provincial/territorial pesticide regulatory authority where the pesticide application is to occur or as authorized by the provincial/territorial regulatory authority.Applies to Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q014operationaloperationalmandatoryRestricted Product Fisheries Act Complianceaquatic lifeUse of this product in or immediately adjacent to water bodies must be appropriately authorized and used in accordance with the Fisheries Act and its regulations.Applies to Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q015operationaloperationalmandatoryCompliance with Applicable LawsotherUse of this product must also be in accordance with any other applicable federal, provincial and territorial laws and authorizations under those laws.Applies to Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q016operationaloperationalmandatoryRegulatory Authority ConsultationotherConsult with federal, provincial and territorial regulatory authorities, where the pesticide application is to occur, on any authorizations required prior to use of this product.Applies to Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high
#Q017administrativeoperationalrecommendedPesticide Class Designation Assignmentagricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water, otherAn aquatic pesticide use should be assigned to one of the following two class designations, based on the nature of the application site: Commercial class or Restricted class.Assignment is based on whether the water body is wholly confined to the user's property with no outflow.high
#Q018administrativereportingmandatoryRestricted Class Label Statement PlacementotherThe product label bearing directions for use in these aquatic locations must be accompanied by the following statements under the Nature of Restriction section:Applies to products used to control aquatic pests in water bodies not wholly confined to the property of the user or where there is outflow.high
#Q019operationaloperationalmandatoryRestricted Product PCPA Registration StatementotherThis registration is granted under the Pest Control Products Act and does not exempt the user from any other legislative requirements.Required label statement for Restricted class aquatic pesticides.high

P Quantitative Requirements (1)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Limit Type Limit Value Context Conditions Confidence
#R001operationaloperationalmandatoryWastewater system discharge thresholdwastewaterrequirement>= 100 cubic metres per dayOwners and operators of wastewater systems that collect and discharge effluentSystem size threshold for regulation applicabilityhigh

D Definitions (7)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001Aquatic pesticidesAquatic pesticides are those products which are used on aquatic sites to control aquatic pests including: unwanted or invasive species such as plants, fish and mollusks; certain aquatic insects such as mosquito larvae; and fish as part of fisheries management.medium
#D002PMRAPest Management Regulatory Agencyhigh
#D003Aquatic pesticidesAquatic pesticides are those products which are used on aquatic sites to control aquatic pests including: unwanted or invasive species such as plants, fish and mollusks; certain aquatic insects such as mosquito larvae; and fish as part of fisheries management. Aquatic pesticides do not include those products used in swimming pools or industrial water.high
#D004Commercial classAquatic pesticides used only in water bodies wholly confined to the property of the user where there is no outflow beyond the property limits will be assigned to the Commercial class.high
#D005Restricted classProducts used to control aquatic pests, including aquatic invasive species, in water bodies that are not wholly confined to the property of the user or where there is outflow beyond the property limits, and in all other aquatic sites such as rivers, lakes and irrigation canals, will be assigned to the Restricted class.high
#D006pesticidespest control productshigh
#D007aquatic pestsunwanted or invasive species such as plants, fish and mollusks; certain aquatic insects such as mosquito larvae; and fish as part of fisheries management.high