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POLLUTION PREVENTION RESPONSE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Maritime Organizations
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Marine Environment Protection Committee
1, record 1, English, Marine%20Environment%20Protection%20Committee
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MEPC 2, record 1, English, MEPC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Marine Environmental Protection Committee 3, record 1, English, Marine%20Environmental%20Protection%20Committee
former designation, correct
- MEPC 4, record 1, English, MEPC
former designation, correct
- MEPC 4, record 1, English, MEPC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Marine Environment Protection Committee(MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO's [International Maritime Organization's] remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL [International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships] treaty... and emissions from ships... Other matters covered include ballast water management, anti-fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas. 5, record 1, English, - Marine%20Environment%20Protection%20Committee
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
International Maritime Organization. 6, record 1, English, - Marine%20Environment%20Protection%20Committee
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisations maritimes
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Comité de la protection du milieu marin
1, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20protection%20du%20milieu%20marin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MEPC 2, record 1, French, MEPC
correct, masculine noun
- CPMM 3, record 1, French, CPMM
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Comité chargé de la protection de l'environnement maritime 4, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20la%20protection%20de%20l%27environnement%20maritime
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CPEM 5, record 1, French, CPEM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CPEM 5, record 1, French, CPEM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité de la protection du milieu marin (MEPC) traite des questions environnementales relevant du mandat de l'OMI [Organisation maritime internationale]. Cela concerne notamment les questions visées par la Convention internationale pour la prévention de la pollution par les navires (MARPOL) en lien avec le contrôle et la prévention de la pollution causée par les navires […] et les émissions provenant des navires […] Parmi les autres questions couvertes par le MEPC figurent également : la gestion des eaux de ballast; les systèmes antisalissure; le recyclage des navires; la préparation et la lutte contre la pollution par les hydrocarbures; et l'identification de zones spéciales et de zones maritimes particulièrement vulnérables. 2, record 1, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20protection%20du%20milieu%20marin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organisation maritime internationale. 6, record 1, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20protection%20du%20milieu%20marin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Organizaciones marítimas
- Medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité de Protección del Medio Marino
1, record 1, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20Protecci%C3%B3n%20del%20Medio%20Marino
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CPMM 2, record 1, Spanish, CPMM
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización Marítima Internacional. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20Protecci%C3%B3n%20del%20Medio%20Marino
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency
1, record 2, English, Maritime%20and%20Coastguard%20Agency
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MCA 2, record 2, English, MCA
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency(MCA) [provides] a 24-hour maritime and coastal search and rescue emergency coordination and response service for the United Kingdom. [It produces] legislation and guidance and [provides] certification to ships and seafarers. Through [its] survey and inspection regime, [it enforces] standards for ship safety, security, pollution prevention and seafarer health, safety and welfare. [It promotes] maritime standards, [encourages] economic growth and [minimises] the maritime sector's environmental impact. 3, record 2, English, - Maritime%20and%20Coastguard%20Agency
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Maritime and Coast Guard Agency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency
1, record 2, French, Maritime%20and%20Coastguard%20Agency
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MCA 2, record 2, French, MCA
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Ecosystems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Northern Rivers Ecosystem Initiative
1, record 3, English, Northern%20Rivers%20Ecosystem%20Initiative
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NREI 2, record 3, English, NREI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environment Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Northern%20Rivers%20Ecosystem%20Initiative
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Northern Rivers Ecosystem Initiative(NREI) is the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta and Government of Northwest Territories response to the recommendations of the Northern River Basins Study. Through NREI, science teams have been focusing on priorities such as pollution prevention, endocrine disruption in fish, drinking water and enhancing environmental effects monitoring. Studies have also continued into the incidence of fish abnormalities and the effects of land use, flow regulation and climate change on aquatic ecosystems. This five-year initiative, which will be completed in 2003, is administered by a Steering Committee with representatives from Canada, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. 4, record 3, English, - Northern%20Rivers%20Ecosystem%20Initiative
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Écosystèmes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Initiative des écosystèmes des rivières du Nord
1, record 3, French, Initiative%20des%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20des%20rivi%C3%A8res%20du%20Nord
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IERN 1, record 3, French, IERN
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Initiative concernant les écosystèmes des bassins hydrographiques du Nord 2, record 3, French, Initiative%20concernant%20les%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20des%20bassins%20hydrographiques%20du%20Nord
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- IEBHN 3, record 3, French, IEBHN
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- IEBHN 3, record 3, French, IEBHN
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environnement Canada. 2, record 3, French, - Initiative%20des%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20des%20rivi%C3%A8res%20du%20Nord
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'Initiative des écosystèmes des rivières du Nord (IERN) a été mise sur pied par les gouvernements du Canada, de l'Alberta et des Territoires du Nord-Ouest pour donner suite aux recommandations de l'Étude sur les bassins des rivières du Nord (EBRN). Dans le cadre de l'Initiative, des équipes scientifiques se sont attaquées à des priorités telles que la prévention de la pollution, les troubles endocriniens chez les poissons, l'eau potable et la surveillance accrue des effets environnementaux. On a également poursuivi les études sur la fréquence des anomalies chez les poissons ainsi que sur les effets de l'utilisation des terres, de la régularisation du débit et des changements climatiques sur les écosystèmes aquatiques. Cette initiative quinquennale, qui doit arriver à terme en 2003, est administrée par un comité directeur composé de représentants des gouvernements du Canada, de l'Alberta et des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. 1, record 3, French, - Initiative%20des%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8mes%20des%20rivi%C3%A8res%20du%20Nord
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-05-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Pollution Prevention and Response 1, record 4, English, Pollution%20Prevention%20and%20Response
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Mesures antipollution
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Pollution : Prévention et intervention
1, record 4, French, Pollution%20%3A%20Pr%C3%A9vention%20et%20intervention
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Intertitre dans la loi. 1, record 4, French, - Pollution%20%3A%20Pr%C3%A9vention%20et%20intervention
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Loi modifiant la Loi sur la marine marchande du Canada et une autre loi en conséquence, L.C. 1993, ch. 36. 1, record 4, French, - Pollution%20%3A%20Pr%C3%A9vention%20et%20intervention
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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