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CONTAMINATED SITES REMEDIATION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Site Development
- Soils (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reclamation
1, record 1, English, reclamation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rehabilitation 1, record 1, English, rehabilitation
correct, standardized
- restoration 1, record 1, English, restoration
correct, standardized
- land reclamation 2, record 1, English, land%20reclamation
- land rehabilitation 2, record 1, English, land%20rehabilitation
- land restoration 2, record 1, English, land%20restoration
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The return of damaged, degraded or derelict land to a beneficial use. 1, record 1, English, - reclamation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "remediation" is commonly reserved to the process of dealing with contaminated/polluted sites. 1, record 1, English, - reclamation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reclamation; rehabilitation; restoration: terms and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - reclamation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Mesures antipollution
- Aménagement du terrain
- Sols (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réhabilitation d'un terrain
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9habilitation%20d%27un%20terrain
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remise en état exploitable d'un terrain endommagé ou dégradé ou d'un site dégradé. 1, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9habilitation%20d%27un%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «remédiation» est communément attribué au procédé de traitement des sites contaminés/pollués. 1, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9habilitation%20d%27un%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réhabilitation d'un terrain : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9habilitation%20d%27un%20terrain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Petroleum Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multi-phase vacuum extraction and treatment 1, record 2, English, multi%2Dphase%20vacuum%20extraction%20and%20treatment
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SCG Industries Limited 2, record 2, English, - multi%2Dphase%20vacuum%20extraction%20and%20treatment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SCG specializes in environmental remediation and has focused on groundwater treatment and soil remediation through the development, manufacture, sale and distribution of environmental remediation equipment. For sites where free hydrocarbon product is present in the subsurface, the relatively new bioslurping technology may provide a timely and cost effective remedial solution. SCG has developed an advanced innovative remedial option in which light non-aqueous phase liquids(LNAPLs), hydrocarbon contaminated groundwater and volatile constituents in soil vapours are aggressively captured and subsequently treated in-situ via Multi Phase Vacuum Extraction and Treatment(MPVET). This system is suited for the capture of a full range of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants(gasoline to heavy oils) and a variety of subsurface conditions(low permeability coupled with low hydraulic yield to moderate permeability coupled with high hydraulic yield). 1, record 2, English, - multi%2Dphase%20vacuum%20extraction%20and%20treatment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Technologie pétrolière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- extraction et traitement multiphase par vide
1, record 2, French, extraction%20et%20traitement%20multiphase%20par%20vide
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ETMV 1, record 2, French, ETMV
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SCG Industries Limited 2, record 2, French, - extraction%20et%20traitement%20multiphase%20par%20vide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SCG Industries Limited est spécialisée en décontamination et s'attache particulièrement au traitement de l'eau souterraine et des sols par la conception, la fabrication, la vente et la distribution d'équipement de décontamination. La nouvelle technologie de bioaspiration, exploitée par SCG, arrive en temps opportun et offre une solution de décontamination efficace en terme de coûts pour traiter les sols souterrains contaminés aux hydrocarbures en phase libre. SCG a mis au point une variante novatrice du procédé de décontamination dans lequel les liquides non aqueux légers (LNAL), l'eau souterraine contaminée aux hydrocarbures et les constituants volatils des vapeurs issues des sols sont vigoureusement captés puis traités in situ par extraction et traitement multiphase par vide (ETMV). Ce système est adapté au captage d'une gamme complète d'hydrocarbures pétroliers (de l'essence aux pétroles lourds) dans une variété de conditions souterraines (d'une faible perméabilité associée à un rendement hydraulique bas à une perméabilité moyenne associée à un rendement hydraulique élevé). 1, record 2, French, - extraction%20et%20traitement%20multiphase%20par%20vide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environment
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Environmental Health Research Division
1, record 3, English, Environmental%20Health%20Research%20Division
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Environmental Health Research Division : Conducts, coordinates and funds contaminants-related research in collaboration with the Assembly of First Nations, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch(FNIHB) regions, and the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; Coordinates the replacement or upgrading of diesel-fuel tanks and the remediation of fuel oil contaminated sites at Health Canada sites on reserves across Canada; Operates laboratory services that support the research program by providing human tissue analysis of priority pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs) and mercury; and Coordinates and manages FNIHB's drinking water-related research and statistical analysis of First Nations drinking water quality data. 1, record 3, English, - Environmental%20Health%20Research%20Division
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Division de la recherche en santé environnementale
1, record 3, French, Division%20de%20la%20recherche%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20environnementale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Division de la recherche en santé environnementale : Effectue, coordonne et finance des recherches sur les contaminants, en collaboration avec l'Assemblée des Premières nations, la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits (DGSPNI) dans les régions et le ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canadien; Coordonne le remplacement ou l'amélioration des réservoirs à carburant diesel et l'assainissement des sites de Santé Canada contaminés par le mazout dans des réserves partout au Canada; Opère les laboratoires de service qui supportent les programmes de recherche en fournissant des analyses de tissus humains de polluants prioritaires tels que les biphényles polychlorés et le mercure; et Coordonne et gère les activités de recherche de la DGSPNI liées à l'eau potable et les analyses statistiques des données sur la qualité d'eau potable des Premières nations. 1, record 3, French, - Division%20de%20la%20recherche%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20environnementale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan
1, record 4, English, Federal%20Contaminated%20Sites%20Action%20Plan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FCSAP 1, record 4, English, FCSAP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan 1, record 4, English, Federal%20Contaminated%20Sites%20Accelerated%20Action%20Plan
former designation, correct
- FCSAAP 1, record 4, English, FCSAAP
former designation, correct
- FCSAAP 1, record 4, English, FCSAAP
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environment Canada. The Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan was developed through the guidance of this working group. The goal of this plan is to complete, within 15 years, the assessment and remediation or risk management of highest-risk federal contaminated sites, a challenging objective. 2, record 4, English, - Federal%20Contaminated%20Sites%20Action%20Plan
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 2005, the Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan changed its name to become the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan. Titles and abbreviations confirmed by Environment Canada. 3, record 4, English, - Federal%20Contaminated%20Sites%20Action%20Plan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action pour les sites contaminés fédéraux
1, record 4, French, Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20les%20sites%20contamin%C3%A9s%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9raux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PASCF 1, record 4, French, PASCF
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Plan d'action accéléré pour les lieux fédéraux contaminés 1, record 4, French, Plan%20d%27action%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20pour%20les%20lieux%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9raux%20contamin%C3%A9s
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PAALFC 1, record 4, French, PAALFC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PAALFC 1, record 4, French, PAALFC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environnement Canada. Le Plan d'action des sites contaminés fédéraux qui se donne pour but, d'ici 15 ans, d'évaluer les principaux sites contaminés fédéraux, de les assainir ou d'en gérer les risques, ce qui constitue tout un défi à relever. 2, record 4, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20les%20sites%20contamin%C3%A9s%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9raux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2005, le Plan d'action accéléré pour les lieux fédéraux contaminés est changé pour le Plan d'action pour les sites fédéraux contaminés. Appellations et abréviations confirmées par Environnement Canada. 3, record 4, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20pour%20les%20sites%20contamin%C3%A9s%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9raux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Montreal Centre of Excellence for Environmental Site Remediation
1, record 5, English, Montreal%20Centre%20of%20Excellence%20for%20Environmental%20Site%20Remediation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Federal Office of Regional Development(Quebec)(FORD-Q), the Biotechnology Research Institute(BRI) of the National Research Council(NRC), and the City of Montreal are today announcing a major investment, the first step toward the creation in Montreal of a research, development and demonstration centre, the first of its kind in Canada for the environmental technologies sector involved with industrial site remediation. This sector represents a market that is growing rapidly worldwide. The Montreal Centre of Excellence for Environmental Site Remediation fits perfectly into the concept of "technological platforms, "the approach favoured by Environment Canada to stimulate Metropolitan Montreal' s economy. Technological platforms make it possible to test environmental technologies and promote them to potential clients. This concept also contributes to furthering the economic growth of the environmental industry in the context of sustainable development. The Centre's mission will be to contribute to the development of effective and economical expertise in the area of restoring contaminated urban sites, which are a serious obstacle to economic development for cities in general and for Metropolitan Montreal in particular. It will also encourage the transfer of proven technologies to the private sector and the development of collaborative research projects and strategic alliances. 1, record 5, English, - Montreal%20Centre%20of%20Excellence%20for%20Environmental%20Site%20Remediation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'excellence en réhabilitation de sites de Montréal
1, record 5, French, Centre%20d%27excellence%20en%20r%C3%A9habilitation%20de%20sites%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau fédéral de développement régional (Québec) (BFDR(Q)), l'institut de recherche en biotechnologie (IRB) du Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) et la Ville de Montréal annoncent aujourd'hui un investissement majeur, le premier pas vers la création à Montréal d'un centre de recherche-développement-démonstration, unique au Canada, dans le domaine des technologies environnementales reliées à la réhabilitation de sites urbains contaminés. Ce domaine représente un marché en croissance rapide à l'échelle mondiale. Le Centre d'excellence en réhabilitation de sites de Montréal cadre parfaitement avec le concept de «plateformes technologiques», une approche privilégiée par Environnement Canada pour la relance économique du Grand Montréal. Les plateformes technologiques permettent d'éprouver les technologies environnementales et d'en favoriser la promotion auprès de clients potentiels. Ce concept contribue aussi à stimuler l'essor économique de l'industrie de l'environnement dans un contexte de développement durable. Le Centre aura pour mission de contribuer au développement d'une expertise efficace et économique en matière de réhabilitation de sites urbains contaminés, lesquels constituent une sérieuse entrave au développement économique des villes en général et du Grand Montréal en particulier. Il vise également à favoriser le transfert de technologies éprouvées vers le secteur privé ainsi que l'éclosion de collaborations de recherche et d'alliances stratégiques. 1, record 5, French, - Centre%20d%27excellence%20en%20r%C3%A9habilitation%20de%20sites%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Development and Demonstration of Site Remediation Technology
1, record 6, English, Development%20and%20Demonstration%20of%20Site%20Remediation%20Technology
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- DESRT 1, record 6, English, DESRT
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1989, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment(CCME) launched the National Contaminated Sites Remediation Program(NCSRP), sponsored and administered by bilateral agreements between the federal government and the provincial and territorial governments. One of the components of the NCSRP is the DESRT(Development and Demonstration of Site Remediation Technology) Program, which ran from 1992 to 1995. Environment Canada worked in conjunction with firms in the environmental industry to stimulate the development and demonstration of innovative techniques aimed at providing solutions to contaminated site cleanup operations. 1, record 6, English, - Development%20and%20Demonstration%20of%20Site%20Remediation%20Technology
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Développement et démonstration de techniques d'assainissement de lieux contaminés
1, record 6, French, D%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%C3%A9monstration%20de%20techniques%20d%27assainissement%20de%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- DéTALC 1, record 6, French, D%C3%A9TALC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1989, le Conseil canadien des ministres de l'Environnement (CCME) a élaboré le Programme national d'assainissement des lieux contaminés (PNALC) parrainé et administré par des accords bilatéraux conclus entre le gouvernement fédéral et les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux. Un des volets du PNALC est le programme DéTALC (Développement et démonstration de techniques d'assainissement de lieux contaminés) réalisé entre 1992 et 1995. Dans le cadre de ce dernier, Environnement Canada a travaillé de concert avec les entreprises de l'industrie environnementale dans le but de stimuler le développement et la démonstration de techniques innovatrices visant à apporter des solutions à l'assainissement des lieux contaminés. 1, record 6, French, - D%C3%A9veloppement%20et%20d%C3%A9monstration%20de%20techniques%20d%27assainissement%20de%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Environmental Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Contaminated Sites Remediation Regulation
1, record 7, English, Contaminated%20Sites%20Remediation%20Regulation
correct, Manitoba
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to The Contaminated Sites Remediation Act. 1, record 7, English, - Contaminated%20Sites%20Remediation%20Regulation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
- Droit environnemental
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur l'assainissement des lieux contaminés
1, record 7, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27assainissement%20des%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur l'assainissement des lieux contaminés. 1, record 7, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27assainissement%20des%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Guidance manual for developing site-specific soil quality remediation objectives for contaminated sites in Canada
1, record 8, English, Guidance%20manual%20for%20developing%20site%2Dspecific%20soil%20quality%20remediation%20objectives%20for%20contaminated%20sites%20in%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Contaminated Sites Remediation Program, Winnipeg, Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, 1996. Information found in GEAC. 1, record 8, English, - Guidance%20manual%20for%20developing%20site%2Dspecific%20soil%20quality%20remediation%20objectives%20for%20contaminated%20sites%20in%20Canada
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Document d'orientation sur l'établissement d'objectifs particuliers à un terrain en vue d'améliorer la qualité du sol des lieux contaminés au Canada
1, record 8, French, Document%20d%27orientation%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tablissement%20d%27objectifs%20particuliers%20%C3%A0%20un%20terrain%20en%20vue%20d%27am%C3%A9liorer%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20du%20sol%20des%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s%20au%20Canada
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Du Programme national d'assainissement des lieux contaminés, Winnipeg: Le Conseil canadien des ministres de l'environnement, 1996. Information trouvée dans GEAC. 1, record 8, French, - Document%20d%27orientation%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tablissement%20d%27objectifs%20particuliers%20%C3%A0%20un%20terrain%20en%20vue%20d%27am%C3%A9liorer%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20du%20sol%20des%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s%20au%20Canada
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-04-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Subsurface Assessment Handbook for Contaminated Sites
1, record 9, English, Subsurface%20Assessment%20Handbook%20for%20Contaminated%20Sites
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National Contaminated Sites Remediation Program 1, record 9, English, - Subsurface%20Assessment%20Handbook%20for%20Contaminated%20Sites
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Manuel d'évaluation de la subsurface des lieux contaminés
1, record 9, French, Manuel%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20subsurface%20des%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement retrouvé dans la base de données de la bibliothèque ministérielle 1, record 9, French, - Manuel%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20de%20la%20subsurface%20des%20lieux%20contamin%C3%A9s
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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