Site Registry Goals and Information

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What does the Site Registry in BC contain information about?

Sites that are currently being investigated for contamination

Only contaminated sites

Sites that have been investigated and cleaned up since 1988 (correct)

All public and private land parcels in BC

When does the Director have 15 days to determine if a site investigation is required?

Upon receiving the site profile from the local government or approving officer (correct)

Only if the site is suspected to be contaminated

Every time a new site profile is received

Upon receiving the site profile from the local government

What happens if the local government or approving officer receives notification from the Director that site investigation is required at a parcel?

They must immediately approve any applications for the site

They must not approve any applications for the site until a release is obtained (correct)

They must initiate cleanup regardless of the investigation results

They must ignore the Director's notification

What is accessible to the public in the Site Registry?

Information about sites at various stages of contamination screening, investigation, or cleanup Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the online registry provide?

General information on a site’s location, cleanup status, and people involved Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Site Registry created?

To minimize liability associated with sites Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information is included in 'Notations' in the Site Registry?

Information on legal events like pollution abatement orders Signup and view all the answers

For whom is the Site Registry a valuable resource?

For anyone interested in due diligence information about a site before its sale or development Signup and view all the answers

What information must be provided for all sites in the Site Profile Site Identification section?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

In urban sites, what is required for each parcel contained within the site?

Parcel IDentifiers (PIDs) obtained from the local Land Titles office or BC OnLine’s Land Titles Office System Signup and view all the answers

For remote sites with untitled Crown land, what information should be supplied if available?

Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) for each parcel with the appropriate land description Signup and view all the answers

Who can be listed as the 'Person Completing Site Profile'?

The site owner or someone authorized by the owner to submit the site profile on his or her behalf Signup and view all the answers

If it is not the owner, who is responsible for communicating the results of the site profile submission to the site owner?

'Person to Contact Regarding the Site Profile' Signup and view all the answers

What type of sites are generally legally surveyed, titled, and registered with PIDs?

'Urban sites' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Site Profile in the context of contaminated sites?

To collect information for potential contamination resulting from current or historical land use activities Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances would a property typically require a Site Profile to be completed?

When applying for a development permit, rezoning, or subdivision Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the requirement to submit a site profile for a parcel?

Establishing if a specific type of application is being made or activity is being proposed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a site profile in identifying potentially contaminated sites?

To trigger a site investigation by providing readily available information Signup and view all the answers

Who typically fills out a site profile?

The site owner or a qualified consultant acting for the site owner Signup and view all the answers

What is the key means of gathering information to determine if a site is contaminated?

Site investigations ordered by the ministry Signup and view all the answers

How might a potentially contaminated site come to the attention of the BC MOE?

A complaint of possible contamination is received Signup and view all the answers

What type of land use might prompt the BC MOE to investigate a site for possible contamination?

Commercial or industrial land use Signup and view all the answers

Where can additional information about specific sites in B.C be found?

Federal Contaminated Site Inventory Signup and view all the answers

Why were Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) primarily used for storing furnace oil in Canada?

To prevent spills and accidents in residential areas Signup and view all the answers