Clean Air Act (S.N.B. 1997, c. C-5.2).

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Basic legislation Access-to-information Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Dispute settlement Emissions Environmental planning Monitoring Zoning Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Polluter pays principle Pollution control Policy/planning

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

The present Regulation comes into force on 15 December 1997.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to support and promote the protection, restoration, enhancement and wise use of the environment by controlling the release of contaminants and limiting their impact, reducing the creation of contaminants and spreading scientific information on environmental protection. The Act prohibits the release of contaminants into the air unless under the proper authorization or permission. Under section 8, the Minister may establish and amend objectives relating to the air quality and provide for related monitoring. The Act provides for the establishment and management of “air resources management areas” and for the appointment of Air Resources Management Committees. The Act also covers inspections, enforcement, offences and penalties and related legal procedures.

Full text

English/French

Website

www.gov.nb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-132).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2008)

Keyword: Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Quality Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-133).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2013)

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Participation Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 2001-98).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2012)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Penalties Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 98-41).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2001)

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Appeal Regulation – Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-131).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (1997)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX