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BC Protocol 4 and Protocol 9 updates

BC Protocol 4 and Protocol 9 Updates: New Procedures for Establishing Local Background Concentrations

The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks has released updated versions of Protocol 4 and Protocol 9 under the Environmental Management Act (EMA). The revised protocols came into effect immediately on June 19, 2026. They introduced several changes intended to improve clarity, streamline regulatory processes, and address technical updates related to local background concentrations in soil and groundwater. These…

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Meet the Round 7 BC Fast Awardees

Delivered in partnership between Innovate BC and the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), the BC Fast Pilot program helps regional small-medium sized enterprises design, build, and operate their technology at pilot scale in real-world conditions. This allows B.C. technology companies to demonstrate the impact of their product, measure the value of their solution, and…

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BC Protocol 22 Updates for Vapour Intrusion Assessments

BC Protocol 22 Updates: What Property Owners and Developers Need to Know About Vapour Intrusion Assessments

Recent changes to Protocol 22 under British Columbia’s Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) will affect how environmental consultants evaluate vapour intrusion risks at contaminated sites across the province. For property owners, developers, lenders, and municipalities, understanding these updates is important when pursuing regulatory approvals or assessing environmental liabilities. The revised Protocol 22, Application of Vapour Attenuation Factors to Characterize Vapour Contamination,…

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BC EMA Fee Increases (2026): What They Mean for Developers on Vancouver Island

Learn about the BC Environmental Management Act (EMA) fee increases and how they’ll impact contaminated sites, development costs, and project timelines on Vancouver Island. A plain-language guide for developers and property owners. Understanding the new BC EMA Fee Increases If you’re planning to buy, sell, or develop land in British Columbia – especially on Vancouver Island – you may have…

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