CSAP Society
The Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals Society was incorporated in March 2007 to be a self regulating professional society (CSAP Society) authorized to review site investigations to determine if a site is contaminated and review remediation plans that may include monitoring. CSAP members are approved professionals who undergo stringent technical evaluation and who are qualified to recommend that the Ministry of Environment approve applications in compliance with regulatory requirements. The CSAP Society is an independent organization that ensures best practices in investigation and remediation. It has a commitment to the Ministry of Environment, industry and to the general public to provide sound advice on regulatory policy.
CSAP Vision
CSAP Society is recognized by government, industry and the public as a leader and catalyst for innovative, value-driven approaches to improving land and water quality for the beneficial use of all.
CSAP Mission
The Society endeavors to serve:
- Its members:
- Through accreditation and ongoing professional development to enhance professional practice in contaminated site investigation and remediation
- Through promoting cooperation and mentoring while adhering to our ethical standards
- Government and the public:
- By instilling confidence through developing and maintaining high professional standards
- By facilitating, advising and making sound recommendations regarding site investigation and remediation, guidance and policy development
- Industry:
- By creating value through efficient and timely processes
- By proactively identifying areas for change and improvement
CSAP History
In May 2002, the development of the Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals (CSAP) system was undertaken to permit qualified professionals, as an independent society, to process low to medium risk sites in a timely manner. The CSAP Society was incorporated in March 2007 to allow the Approved Professionals to become self-regulating to ensure the use of "best practices" for the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites in a dynamic environment while complying with contaminates sites legislation.
The Ministry of Environment provided start-up funding for the Society which was initially administered by a steering committee. The Society would like to acknowledge the Roster Steering Committee's (RSC) contribution to the development of the Society. To assist in CSAP development work, the RSC established a LEP Development Subcommittee (LEPSC) and a LEP Stakeholder Advisory Group (LEPSAG), all of which played an important role in getting the Society up and running.