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Environment Quality Act (R.S.Q., c. Q-2).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Québec
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Soil pollution/quality Freshwater pollution Research Institution Flood Groundwater Surface water
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions pertaining to the quality of the environment, At the outset the Act contains a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed, such as “water”, “soil”, “atmosphere”, “environment”, “pollution”, “source of contamination”. Section 2 deals with the functions of the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks. For example, he may coordinate research carried out by Government departments and bodies on the problems of the quality of the environment; prepare plans and programmes for the conservation, protection and management of the environment and emergency plans to fight any form of contamination or destruction of the environment and, with the authorization of the Government, see to the carrying out of those plans and programmes; acquire, make, instal and operate in any part of the territory of Québec, all apparatus necessary for the supervision of the quality of the environment and implement any experimental project respecting the quality of water, the management of waste water or residual materials and, for such purposes, acquire by agreement or expropriation any necessary servitude or immovable. Moreover, it shall be the responsibility of the Minister to elaborate and propose to the Government a protection policy for lakeshores, riverbanks, littoral zones and floodplains, to implement such policy and to coordinate its application. Moreover, A body called the “Bureau” is established under the name of “Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement”.

Full text
English
Website
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.2).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: Waterworks, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Equipment, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting halocarbons (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.29).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Ozone layer, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water (Q-2, r.40).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Potable water, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Offences/penalties, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the reduction of pollution from agricultural sources (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.18.2).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2002)

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Pollution control, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the prevention of water pollution in livestock operations (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.18)

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2010)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Animal production, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Authorization/permit, Standards, Policy/planning, Certification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection policy for lakeshores, riverbanks, littoral zones and floodplains (RRQ, c Q-2, r 35).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Biodiversity, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Waterworks, Inland waters, Access-to-information, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Operations Regulation (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.26).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Animal production, Organic waste, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting pits and quarries (c. Q-2, r.7).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Air quality/air pollution, Mining, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection Policy for Lakeshores, Riverbanks, Littoral Zones and Floodplains (c. Q-2, r. 35).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Biodiversity, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Wetlands, Enforcement/compliance, Basin/catchment/watershed, Pollution control, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Clean Air Regulation (RRQ, c Q-2, r 4.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools (RRQ, c Q-2, r. 39).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Recreational water use, Surface water, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RRQ, c Q-2, r 15.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation to prohibit the sale of certain dishwashing detergents (Q-2, r. 30).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Cleaning agents/detergents, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the burial of contaminated soils (c. Q-2, r. 18).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation, Offences/penalties, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order concerning the fees payable under the Environment Quality Act (c. Q-2, r. 28).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Authorization/permit, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles (c. Q-2, r. 17.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Climate change, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the charges payable for the use of water (c. Q-2, r. 42.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2023)

Keyword: Groundwater, Surface water, Potable water, Freshwater resources management, Industrial water use, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting environmental standards for heavy vehicles (c. Q-2, r. 33).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the charges payable for the disposal of residual materials (c. Q-2, r. 43).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the declaration of water withdrawals (c. Q-2, r. 14).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Basin/catchment/watershed, River basin institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting waste water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.22).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting contaminated soil storage and contaminated soil transfer stations (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.46).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting used tire storage (c. Q-2, r. 20).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting biomedical waste (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.12).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Solid waste, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting industrial depollution attestations (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.5).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Certification, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting hazardous materials (c. Q-2, r.32).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Registration, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Pesticides, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Groundwater Catchment Regulation (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.6).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Waterworks, Water conservation zone, Well sinking/boreholes, Water abstraction, Offences/penalties, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of used oils, oil or fluid containers and used filters (c. Q-2, r.18.1.2).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Oil, Waste non-domestic sources, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Protection and Rehabilitation Regulation (c. Q-2, r.37).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2014)

Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.3).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the environmental impact assessment and review applicable to a part of the northeastern Québec region (R.Q. c. Q-2, r. 24).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the landfilling and incineration of residual materials (c. Q-2, r.19).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Solid waste, Monitoring, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting environmental impact assessment and review (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.23).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the liquid effluents of petroleum refineries (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.16).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, EIA, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sewerage, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting solid waste (c. Q-2, r.13).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2013)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Organic waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Certification, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting ozone-depleting substances (R.Q. c. Q-2, r.23.1).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (1997)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the quality of the atmosphere (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.38).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting waterworks and sewer services (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.21).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Waterworks, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting underground waters (R. Q. c. Q-2, r.5.1).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (1994)

Keyword: Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the filing of information on certain drilling and fracturing work on gas or petroleum wells (RRQ, c Q-2, r 47.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Agricultural land, Survey/mapping, Mining, Natural gas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere (c. Q-2, r. 15).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural land, Farming, Agricultural development, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting certain bodies for the protection of the environment and social milieu of the territory of James Bay and Northern Québec (c. Q-2, r. 34).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Withdrawal and Protection Regulation (CQLR c. Q-2, r. 35.2).

Legislation | Canada | 2014 (2022)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Surface water, Waterworks, Water conservation zone, Well sinking/boreholes, Water abstraction, Potable water, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (CQLR c. Q-2, r. 40.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting halocarbons (CQLR c Q-2, r 29).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the application of section 32 of the Environment Quality Act.

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2019)

Keyword: Waterworks, Local government, Effluent waste water/discharge, Policy/planning, Wetlands, Protected area, Sewerage, Potable water, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact (CQLR c Q-2, r 17.1)

Legislation | Canada | 2020 (2022)

Keyword: Farming, Crops/grasses, Agricultural development, Energy conservation/energy production, EIA, Business/industry/corporations, Authorization/permit, Timber, Soil rehabilitation, Animal production, Mining, Vegetables/legumes, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazards, Pollution control, Sewerage, Waterworks, Wetlands, Water abstraction, Water supply, Rainwater, Flood, Aquaculture, Industrial water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting activities in wetlands, bodies of water and sensitive areas (chapter Q-2, r. 0.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2020 (2022)

Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil rehabilitation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Standards, Wetlands, Erosion, Flood, Freshwater resources management, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances.

Legislation | Canada | 2011 (2019)

Keyword: Emissions, Emissions trading, Environmental fees/charges, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

An Act to amend the Natural Heritage Conservation Act and other provisions (SQ 2021, c 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2021

Keyword: Biodiversity, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection of environment, Wetlands, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Protection of species, Protection of habitats, Plant protection, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Indigenous peoples, Protection forest, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

An Act Mainly To Ensure Effective Governance Of The Fight Against Climate Change And To Promote Electrification (SQ 2020, c 19).

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Governance, Climate change, Special fund, Policy/planning, Water charges, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

An Act respecting the conservation of wetlands and bodies of water.

Legislation | Canada | 2017

Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Protection of environment, Wetlands, Climate change, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX