Environmental Assessment Act (S.S. 1979-80, c. E-10.1). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Saskatchewan Document type Legislation Date 1980 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the assessment of the impact on the environment of new developments. Subject Environment gen. Keyword EIA Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, North America Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 25 August 1980. Abstract An Act respecting any development, i.e. any project, operation or activity, which is likely to have an impact on the environment. The provisions of this Act are binding on the Crown (sec.3). A ministerial approval is required before proceeding with any development. Under section 9, the proponent of a development shall conduct an environmental impact assessment of the development and prepare and submit to the minister an environmental impact statement relating to the development. The statement is Full text English Website www.qp.gov.sk.ca