MAYOR'S OFFICE meh Baer, OLEPNONE
41 ROYAL AVENUE ‘ (GGA MAGAZ IY

NEW WESTMINSTER, 8, C. FAK
VIL IMe (904) SAi- 20058

June 22, 1994

Mayor ... and Members or Council
B.C. Municipalities

Dear Mayor »+. and Members of Council:

Re: Bill 26 Amendments to the Waste Management Act

Bill 26, the proposed Provincial soil contamination legislation,
and recently proposed Regulations arising from BlLll 26 have
serious liability implications for local governments throughout
British Columbia. This package of Regulations is scheduled to he
brought into force by Order In Council on August 31, 1994.

Most municipalities have not received a copy of Part III of the
proposed Regulations because they were not made public until mid
June 1994. The enclosed information highlights the need to have
time to examine the details of the regulations and if necessary
request changes.

At its Annual General Meeting held June 15, 1994, U.B.C.M.'S Lower
Mainland Municipal Association unanimously endorsed the following
resolution:

"That the Lower Mainland Municipal Association
request the Province of B.C. to defer any action
on Bill 26 and its associated regulations until
members of the U.B.C.M. have had an opportunity
to respond following the U-B.C.M. Annual General
Meeting in September."

We are requesting that your municipality or regional district pass
a similar resolution addressed to the Premier and the Minister of
Environment showing your concern and support for more time to
respond. We would appreciate a copy of your letter.

Sincerely,