Small Craft Harbours In Canada

"The Small Craft Harbours (SCH) program was established in 1977 under the authority of the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act.2 Since then, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has managed and maintained a network of harbours to provide commercial fishers and other users with safe harbour facilities. SCHs are indispensable to the communities in which they are situated and to those who utilize them. It is through this program that most of Canada's commercial fishing fleets are serviced on all three coasts, as well as freshwater waterways"--Introduction, page 5.

"This study was undertaken to examine roles and responsibilities of federal departments involved in administration and management of marine facilities. Historical background on periodical reviews of use and function of marine lands and facilities is provided to further understand how complexities relating to marine facilities management and administration evolved. The roles of the individual agencies have been examined as well as administrative structure and management process for marine lands. The last section of this document comprises a synthesis of facts, trends, issues, concluding with the problems that still need resolution"--Abstract.

This code comprises a model set of technical requirements designed to protect the environment by preventing product releases from underground storage tanks and piping. The code includes details on application and definitions, registration and approval, site classification, design and installation, upgrading, operation and maintenance, and withdrawal from service. The document also includes a list of authorities having jurisdiction, and a failure incident report on storage tanks and piping.