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

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
New Brunswick
Document type
Regulation
Date
1987 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
EIA Inspection Pollution control Waterworks Hazardous substances Wetlands Protected area Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
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 undertakings and for the performers of these undertakings (sects. 4-18). All Schedule A undertakings shall be registered in advance with the Minister, who decides whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required and the timing, content and recording of the EIA (sects. 3- 7).

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English/French
Website
www.gnb.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Canada | 1971 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Inspection, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Protection of environment, Liability/compensation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Freshwater pollution, Wetlands, Protected area, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX