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Q2: Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago The Ministry of Home Affairs, recognising the need for enhanced environmental protection of the ambient air we breathe, is pleased to present this draft bill titled the " Clean Air Amendment Bill" and allow the public to provide feedback on the document.The public is encouraged to consider this proposed change included in the Clean Air Amendment Bill as a basis for providing their feedback and comments: What additional locations should be monitored for ambient air quality?

Q4: Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago The Ministry of Home Affairs, recognising the need for enhanced environmental protection of the ambient air we breathe, is pleased to present this draft bill titled the " Clean Air Amendment Bill" and allow the public to provide feedback on the document. The public is encouraged to consider this proposed change included in the Clean Air Amendment Bill as a basis for providing their feedback and comments:  How should enforcement powers under the Clean Air Act 1991 and the Clean Air Regulations 1993 be increased?

Q7: Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago The Ministry of Home Affairs, recognising the need for enhanced environmental protection of the ambient air we breathe, is pleased to present this draft bill titled the " Clean Air Amendment Bill" and allow the public to provide feedback on the document.The public is encouraged to consider this proposed change included in the Clean Air Amendment Bill as a basis for providing their feedback and comments: If a controlled plant is issued with an emission control order this will result in the need to submit an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for approval by the Minister. Would you likely attend a public consultation meeting to be provide some input to the proposed scheduled remediation process of the AQAP?

Q5: Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago The Ministry of Home Affairs, recognising the need for enhanced environmental protection of the ambient air we breathe, is pleased to present this draft bill titled the " Clean Air Amendment Bill" and allow the public to provide feedback on the document. The public is encouraged to consider this proposed change included in the Clean Air Amendment Bill as a basis for providing their feedback and comments: Should fines be increased, what would you consider an appropriate amount to deter behaviours that pollute the ambient air?

Q6: Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago The Ministry of Home Affairs, recognising the need for enhanced environmental protection of the ambient air we breathe, is pleased to present this draft bill titled the " Clean Air Amendment Bill" and allow the public to provide feedback on the document. The public is encouraged to consider this proposed change included in the Clean Air Amendment Bill as a basis for providing their feedback and comments: What types of controlled plants that pollute require additional monitoring and from what location?

Q3: Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago The Ministry of Home Affairs, recognising the need for enhanced environmental protection of the ambient air we breathe, is pleased to present this draft bill titled the " Clean Air Amendment Bill" and allow the public to provide feedback on the document.The public is encouraged to consider this proposed change included in the Clean Air Amendment Bill as a basis for providing their feedback and comments:  What other standards should be created under the new regulations with respect to ambient air?

Q4: Should Fines be Increased?

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago Q4: Should fines be increased, what would you consider an appropriate amount to deter behaviours that pollute the environment?

Consultation Question 2

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•3 years ago Are there any proposed aspects of the definition of tax residency which require further clarification or present concerns?

Consultation Question 1

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•3 years ago Are there any aspects of the proposed scope of the Bermuda corporate income tax and the determination of which entities are within the scope that present concerns or require further clarification?

Consultation Question 3

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•3 years ago Do you have any comments on the proposed effective date of January 2025?

Consultation Question 5

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•3 years ago Do respondents have recommendations as to the appropriate rate of corporate income tax?

Consultation Question 6

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•3 years ago Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding possible QRTCs to be incorporated into the Bermuda corporate income tax regime?

Consultation Question 4

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•3 years ago Do you have any general comments or suggestions regarding the computation of Bermuda taxable income? Are there any specific comments regarding the accounting standards to be used as the starting point for the calculation of Bermuda taxable income or other adjustments in the calculation of Bermuda taxable income?

Q1: Clean Air Amendment Bill Public Consultation

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago The Ministry of Home Affairs, recognising the need for enhanced environmental protection of the ambient air we breathe, is pleased to present this draft bill titled the " Clean Air Amendment Bill" and allow the public to provide feedback on the document. The public is encouraged to consider this proposed change included in the Clean Air Amendment Bill as a basis for providing their feedback and comments:  What air quality limits should be established for the outside ambient air we breathe?

Capacity building:

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago What mechanisms can be implemented to facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building among stakeholders, including training programs and educational resources, to promote the safe and responsible use of pesticides in Bermuda?

IPM:

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago How can the Pesticides Regulations be designed to encourage the adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) practices, which prioritize non-chemical pest control methods and minimize the use of pesticides, while ensuring the effectiveness of pest management strategies in Bermuda's unique context?

Q7: Reduce Risk of Pollution Events...

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago Q7: To reduce the risk of pollution events, what information should be included in publicly available best practice guidelines?

Q6: Pollution Events...

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago Q6: In the interest of protecting our environment, how soon should pollution events be reported to the authorities?

Q5: Help Waste Management...

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago Q5: To help manage waste being discharged into the sea, should marine outfalls be included under the definition of 'works’?

Q3: Enforce Powers under the Water Resources Act 1975...

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago Q3: How should enforcement powers under the Water Resources Act 1975 and the Water Resources (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Boats) Regulations 2018 be increased?

Q2: Environmental Pollution Standards...

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago Q2: What environmental pollution standards should be created under the new regulations?

Q1: Pollution Limits...

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•2 years ago Q1: What pollution limits should be established above ground to prevent the pollution of public water and seawater resources?

Are there any species that should be removed or re-assigned from the schedules..

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•5 years ago Are there any species that should be removed or re-assigned from the schedules and why?

Work Permit Policies

Government of Bermuda Bermuda•7 years ago Work permit applications for jobs in the closed category are not permitted. Currently, the following positions are in the closed category: Airline Ground Agent; Retail Floor Supervisor; General Labourer; Office Receptionist; Painter; Salesperson; Tourist Retail Salesperson; Taxi Driver; Wallpaper Technician; Grocery Packer; Cashier; and Courier.Work permit applications for jobs in the restricted category are carefully considered and do not necessarily result in the approval of a work permit; jobs in this category must be referred to the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) so that suitable qualified Bermudian who are registered at DWD can be referred to employers. It is expected that any referrals to employers will be seriously considered for employment in the relevant job. The following positions are in the restricted category: Bank Teller; General Bartender (customer facing); Carpet Installer; Commercial Cleaner; Entertainer/Musician; Fisherman; Photographer; Technical Salesperson; Travel Agent/Consultant; General Carpenter; Administrative Assistant; Room Attendant; Kitchen Porter; Dish/Pot Washer/Kitchen Assistants or roles similar thereto; Landscape Gardener (Entry Level); General Mason.In contrast to the closed and restricted categories, work permit applications in the special category are those which include: Child-Care Giver; Beauty Salon, Spa and Hairdressing Staff; Family Support; Fine Artist; Graduate Trainees; Hospital Nurse and Physician; Hospitality: Seasonal Work Permit; Interns; Live-In Domestic Employees (Private Home); Locum Pharmacist and Shared Pharmacists; Occasional Work Permit: Model and Casual or Part-Time Employment; Musician or Entertainer; Music School Teacher; Photographer; Restaurant Staff; Self-Employed Persons and Part Owners of a Bermuda Business; Categories of Jobs Identified by the Minister where there are Large Numbers of Work Permits.Finally, jobs which are not listed in the closed, restricted or special categories are considered open category jobs and work permit applications may be applied for.It is hoped that any changes that are made by the Minister will assist with skills enhancement, jobs, and training and development opportunities for Bermudians who may be unemployed, under-employed or who are looking to make a career change.Your feedback is welcomed! You are invited to send written concerns and/or comments regarding which jobs should be in the Closed, Restricted, Special and Open job categories to this portal, by May 14, 2019.
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