National overview – National Pollutant Release Inventory, 2002 : on-site releases of NPRI pollutants : En49-16/3-2002E

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The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) is a legislated inventory of pollutants released into the environment. In 2002, 2595 facilities submitted reports of on-site releases; total on-site releases were estimated at just more than 200 000 tonnes. This reports details the percentage of pollutants released into the air, land, and water; the pollutants released in the largest quantities; and the industrial sectors releasing the largest quantities of pollutants.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada. National Pollutant Release Inventory.
Title National overview – National Pollutant Release Inventory, 2002 : on-site releases of NPRI pollutants
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Note(s) "Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999."
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Environment Canada. [2004].
Binding Softcover
Description 18p. : references, tables ; 28 cm.
ISBN 0-662-37188-7
Catalogue number
  • En49-16/3-2002E
Subject terms Pollutants
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