Environmental Emergency Regulations (N.S. Reg. 16/2013).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Environmental planning Disasters Hazardous substances Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the Environment Act. The objectives of the Regulations are to reduce the frequency and consequences of uncontrolled, unplanned or accidental releases of hazardous substances into the environment. In particular, these Regulations apply to a release of a substance or impending release of a substance into the environment, including all of the following: a) an environmental emergency; b) a reportable release; c) an unauthorized release; d) a release of a substa

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