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ECOLOGICAL SCREENING ASSESSMENT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-08-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Pollutants
- Toxicology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ecological screening assessment
1, record 1, English, ecological%20screening%20assessment
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Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A screening assessment involves an analysis of a substance using conservative assumptions to determine whether the substance meets the criteria as defined in section 64 of CEPA [Canadian Environmental Protection Act] 1999. This ecological screening assessment examines various supporting information and develops conclusions based on a weight of evidence approach as required under Section 76.1 of CEPA 1999. 1, record 1, English, - ecological%20screening%20assessment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ecological screening assessment: term used by Environment Canada. 2, record 1, English, - ecological%20screening%20assessment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Agents de pollution
- Toxicologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluation écologique préalable
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A9cologique%20pr%C3%A9alable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une évaluation préalable est l'analyse d'une substance fondée sur des hypothèses prudentes afin de déterminer si cette substance est «toxique» ou peut devenir «toxique» au sens de la LCPE [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement] 1999. L'évaluation écologique préalable consiste à faire l'examen de divers renseignements pertinents et à formuler des conclusions fondées sur le poids de la preuve, comme l'exige l'article 76.1 de la LCPE 1999. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A9cologique%20pr%C3%A9alable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation écologique préalable : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20%C3%A9cologique%20pr%C3%A9alable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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