Environmental Assessment Regulations (N.S. Reg. 26/95).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control EIA Polluter pays principle Classification/declassification Environmental fees/charges Environmental planning Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

The present Regulations are made under section 49 of the Environment Act and provide together with the Act the legislative framework for environmental assessment . Act and Regulations are administrated by the Environmental Assessment Administrator. The Environmental Assessment Branch (EA Branch) promotes good project planning and sustainable development through the coordination and administration of environmental assessment in Nova Scotia. Table 1 lists developments required to undergo an enviro

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Education, Research, EIA, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Waste management, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environmental Assessment Review Panel Regulations (N.S. Reg. 19/2013).

Legislation | Canada | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Public participation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX