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Air Quality Regulations (N.S. Reg. 28/2005).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Noise pollution Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 1 March 2005.
Abstract

The present Regulations enact the Environment Act. The Regulations lay down provisions relating to the quality of ambient air. In particular, section 3 establishes that the criteria for ambient air quality throughout the Province are prescribed in Schedule A and are expressed as maximum permissible ground level concentrations. The text – consisting of 10 sections deals with the following aspects: burning offences, gasoline volatility limit, provincial emission cap, emission reduction plans, sulphur content of total fuel consumed in a petroleum refinery and reporting and records. Three Schedules are enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Education, Research, EIA, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Waste management, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX