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Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
New Brunswick
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Pollution control Waste disposal Inspection Effluent waste water/discharge Waterworks Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Hazardous substances Protection of environment Liability/compensation Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Freshwater pollution Wetlands Protected area Coastal zone management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Act establishes under section 4 that the Minister may, by order, designate as a contaminant a solid, liquid, gas, micro-organism, odour, heat, cold, sound, vibration, radiation or combination of any of them, and establish the maximum amounts, levels or concentrations of a contaminant or a class of contaminant that may be released, either alone or in combination with another contaminant or any other substance, into the environment, which maximum amounts, levels or concentrations may vary according to the manner in which the contaminant is released, according to the area in which it is released or is found or according to any other factor.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.nb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Designated Materials Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 2008-54).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Hazardous substances, Recycling/reuse, Institution, Registration, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation (N.B. Reg. 87-97).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Registration, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 87-83).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2013)

Keyword: EIA, Inspection, Pollution control, Waterworks, Hazardous substances, Wetlands, Protected area, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Quality Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 82-126).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2012)

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Hazardous substances, Waterworks, Industrial water use, Sewerage, Potable water, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Appeal Regulation - Clean Environment Act (O.C. 84-179).

Legislation | Canada | 1984 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

New Brunswick Tire Stewardship Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 96-82).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2006)

Keyword: Oil, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Oil Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 2002-19).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2014)

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Solid Waste Commissions Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 96-11).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2010)

Keyword: Institution, Solid waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act to amend the Clean Environment Act.

Legislation | Canada | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX