Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation - Clean Environment Act (N.B. Reg. 87-83).

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

EIA Inspection Pollution control Waterworks Hazardous substances Wetlands Protected area Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Entry into force notes

The present Regulations enters into force on 13 July 1987.

Abstract

The Regulation has 21 sections, plus Schedule A on Undertakings, and rquires that certain undertakings be registered with the Minister of the Environment and Local Government ("Minister"). Its objective is to include environmental objectives at the early design stages of projects, structures, works or programs and lists those perceived as sources of negative environmental impact (Schedule A). It also explains the procedures, duties, rights and responsibilities of the Minister for these undertaki

Full text

English/French

Website

www.gnb.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Clean Environment Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-6).

Legislation | Canada | 1971 (2014)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Inspection, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX