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Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
EIA Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Waste disposal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Basic legislation Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act concerns environmental impact assessment in Ontario, it consists of 43 sections and is divided into six parts. Part I is dedicated to the interpretation and application of the Act, Part II covers environmental assessment and is subdivided under the following titles: application for approval, Ministry review, decision on the application and other matters. Part II. 1 regulates in details class environmental assessment and Part II. 2 municipal waste disposal. Part III concerns tribunal proceedings, Part IV provincial officers and Part VI administration of the Act. Finally, Part VI concerns the adoption of regulations and their application.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting (O. Reg. 452/09).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2010)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Applications for Environmental Compliance Approvals (O. Reg. 255/11).

Legislation | Canada | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 334).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Projects (O. Reg. 101/07).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Waste disposal, Waste management, Soil pollution/quality, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Projects (O. Reg. 116/01).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2011)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Natural gas, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, EIA, Environmental planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Collection of Pharmaceuticals and Sharps — Responsibilities of Producers (O. Reg. 298/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Designation and Exemption of Integrated Power System Plan (O. Reg. 276/06).

Legislation | Canada | 2006

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (O. Reg. 231/08).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (S.O. 2020, c. 18).

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Farming, Court/tribunal, Agricultural development, EIA, Land-use planning, Drainage/land reclamation, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX