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ABANDONED SITE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abandoned mine site
1, record 1, English, abandoned%20mine%20site
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- site minier abandonné
1, record 1, French, site%20minier%20abandonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abandoned disposal site
1, record 2, English, abandoned%20disposal%20site
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décharge abandonnée
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9charge%20abandonn%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- décharge désaffectée 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9charge%20d%C3%A9saffect%C3%A9e
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décharge : Emplacement utilisé pour le dépot de déchets solides. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9charge%20abandonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il existe une nuance de sens entre les deux termes «désaffecté» et «abandonné». Le premier signifie «qui a perdu sa destination première», tandis que le second se rapporte à «ce qu'on cesse d'employer, ce que l'on ne considère plus comme utile». Choisir en fonction du contexte. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9charge%20abandonn%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Soil Pollution
- Waste Management
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- abandoned hazardous site
1, record 3, English, abandoned%20hazardous%20site
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hazardous site left by the owner or another responsible party in unmanaged condition. 1, record 3, English, - abandoned%20hazardous%20site
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abandoned hazardous site: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - abandoned%20hazardous%20site
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Pollution du sol
- Gestion des déchets
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- site dangereux abandonné
1, record 3, French, site%20dangereux%20abandonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Site dangereux laissé par son propriétaire ou un autre responsable dans un état non entretenu. 1, record 3, French, - site%20dangereux%20abandonn%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
site dangereux abandonné : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - site%20dangereux%20abandonn%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Soil Pollution
- Waste Management
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- abandoned potentially hazardous site
1, record 4, English, abandoned%20potentially%20hazardous%20site
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abandoned site, the history of which leads to a suspicion that it may be hazardous. 1, record 4, English, - abandoned%20potentially%20hazardous%20site
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abandoned potentially hazardous site: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 4, English, - abandoned%20potentially%20hazardous%20site
Record 4, Key term(s)
- potentially hazardous abandoned site
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Pollution du sol
- Gestion des déchets
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- site abandonné potentiellement dangereux
1, record 4, French, site%20abandonn%C3%A9%20potentiellement%20dangereux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Site abandonné dont l'histoire laisse penser qu'il peut être dangereux. 1, record 4, French, - site%20abandonn%C3%A9%20potentiellement%20dangereux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
site abandonné potentiellement dangereux : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 4, French, - site%20abandonn%C3%A9%20potentiellement%20dangereux
Record 4, Key term(s)
- site potentiellement dangereux abandonné
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-06-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Soil Pollution
- Waste Management
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- abandoned waste disposal site
1, record 5, English, abandoned%20waste%20disposal%20site
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A waste disposal site left by the owner or another responsible party in unmanaged condition. 1, record 5, English, - abandoned%20waste%20disposal%20site
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abandoned waste disposal site: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 5, English, - abandoned%20waste%20disposal%20site
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Pollution du sol
- Gestion des déchets
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- décharge abandonnée
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9charge%20abandonn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décharge laissée par son propriétaire ou un autre responsable dans un état non entretenu. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9charge%20abandonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décharge abandonnée : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9charge%20abandonn%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Soil Pollution
- Waste Management
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- abandoned industrial site
1, record 6, English, abandoned%20industrial%20site
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An industrial site left by the owner or another responsible party in unmanaged condition. 1, record 6, English, - abandoned%20industrial%20site
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abandoned industrial site: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 6, English, - abandoned%20industrial%20site
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Pollution du sol
- Gestion des déchets
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- site industriel abandonné
1, record 6, French, site%20industriel%20abandonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Site industriel laissé par son propriétaire ou un autre responsable dans un état non entretenu. 1, record 6, French, - site%20industriel%20abandonn%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
site industriel abandonné : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 6, French, - site%20industriel%20abandonn%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- abandoned site
1, record 7, English, abandoned%20site
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the Mackenzie Gas Project approaches the end of its useful operating life, the proponents propose to develop an abandonment and reclamation plan according to regulatory requirements in effect at the time of abandonment. The plan would include public consultation and consideration of alternative uses of the abandoned sites. 2, record 7, English, - abandoned%20site
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- site désaffecté
1, record 7, French, site%20d%C3%A9saffect%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au fur et à mesure que le projet gazier Mackenzie approche de la fin de sa durée de vie utile, les promoteurs proposent d'élaborer un plan de cessation d'exploitation et de remise en état conformément aux exigences réglementaires en vigueur au moment de la désaffectation. Le plan comprendrait une consultation publique et trouverait d'autres utilisations aux sites désaffectés. 2, record 7, French, - site%20d%C3%A9saffect%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-08-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canada-Prince Edward Island abandoned dump site study
1, record 8, English, Canada%2DPrince%20Edward%20Island%20abandoned%20dump%20site%20study
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Étude des décharges abandonnées effectués conjointement par le gouvernement fédéral et l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard
1, record 8, French, %C3%89tude%20des%20d%C3%A9charges%20abandonn%C3%A9es%20effectu%C3%A9s%20conjointement%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20et%20l%27%C3%8Ele%2Ddu%2DPrince%2D%C3%89douard
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-08-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canada-Newfoundland abandoned dump site study
1, record 9, English, Canada%2DNewfoundland%20abandoned%20dump%20site%20study
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Étude des décharges abandonnées effectuée conjointement par le gouvernement fédéral et Terre-Neuve
1, record 9, French, %C3%89tude%20des%20d%C3%A9charges%20abandonn%C3%A9es%20effectu%C3%A9e%20conjointement%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20et%20Terre%2DNeuve
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environnement Canada. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%89tude%20des%20d%C3%A9charges%20abandonn%C3%A9es%20effectu%C3%A9e%20conjointement%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20et%20Terre%2DNeuve
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-08-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canada-New Brunswick abandoned dump site study
1, record 10, English, Canada%2DNew%20Brunswick%20abandoned%20dump%20site%20study
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Étude des décharges abandonnées effectuée conjointement par le gouvernement fédéral et le Nouveau-Brunswick
1, record 10, French, %C3%89tude%20des%20d%C3%A9charges%20abandonn%C3%A9es%20effectu%C3%A9e%20conjointement%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20et%20le%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environnement Canada. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%89tude%20des%20d%C3%A9charges%20abandonn%C3%A9es%20effectu%C3%A9e%20conjointement%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20et%20le%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-08-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Canada-Nova Scotia abandoned dump site study
1, record 11, English, Canada%2DNova%20Scotia%20abandoned%20dump%20site%20study
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Étude des décharges abandonnées effectuée conjointement par le gouvernement fédéral et la Nouvelle-Écosse
1, record 11, French, %C3%89tude%20des%20d%C3%A9charges%20abandonn%C3%A9es%20effectu%C3%A9e%20conjointement%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20et%20la%20Nouvelle%2D%C3%89cosse
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environnement Canada. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%89tude%20des%20d%C3%A9charges%20abandonn%C3%A9es%20effectu%C3%A9e%20conjointement%20par%20le%20gouvernement%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20et%20la%20Nouvelle%2D%C3%89cosse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-06-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- abandoned site 1, record 12, English, abandoned%20site
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Subject-test CANMET-METALLURGY 2, record 12, English, - abandoned%20site
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- site abandonné
1, record 12, French, site%20abandonn%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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