Briefly Describe the Two-Part Fee Structure of the B

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Essay

Briefly describe the two-part fee structure of the B.C.waste permit fee system for hazardous waste.
The first part of the fee is a flat rate annual fee that is a licensing charge of $100 per medium for authorized discharges into air,water,for refuse,and storage.The second part of the fee is a variable fee based on authorized discharges times a unit fee per tonne discharged.These fees are set for each waste product and are based on the government's assessment of the risks of the contaminant to the environment,as well as the administrative costs of the program.