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Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002 (S.S. 2002, c. E-10.21).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Saskatchewan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the management and protection of the environment.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Authorization/permit Ozone layer Basic legislation Institution Air quality/air pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Inspection Pollution control Sewerage Solid waste Waste disposal Waste management Water quality standards Potable water Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 1 October 2002.
Abstract

This Act consists of 85 sections divided into 9 Parts and constitutes the basic framework for the management and protection of the environment in Saskatchewan. The ministry of the environment is responsible for all matters not by law assigned to any other minister or government agency respecting the environment and enhancing and protecting the quality of the environment (sect. 3). Part III is dedicated to the protection against unauthorized discharges and pollution. All discharges of substances into the environment are subject to authorization and a remedial action plan is to be elaborated by any person directly responsible for the discharge. Section 15 is dedicated to issues of civil liability for discharges.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mineral Industry Environmental Protection Regulations (1996 R.R.S. c. E-10.2 Reg. 7).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Minerals, Exploration, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Halocarbon Control Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.21 Reg. 2).

Legislation | Canada | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

PCB Waste Storage Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.2 Reg. 6).

Legislation | Canada | 1989

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Electronic Equipment Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.21 Reg. 4).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2009)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Scrap Tire Management Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.2 Reg. 9).

Legislation | Canada | 1998

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Paint Management Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.21 Reg. 3).

Legislation | Canada | 2005

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Spill Control Regulations (R.R.S. c. D-14 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2005)

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Reservoir Development Area Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.2 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2011)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Regulations, 2002 (R.R.S. c. E-10.21 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2007)

Keyword: Water quality standards, Water supply, Waterworks, Potable water, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Oil Collection Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.2 Reg. 8).

Legislation | Canada | 1996

Keyword: Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulation (R.R.S. c. E-10 Reg. 3)

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2000)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Municipal Refuse Management Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.2 Reg. 4).

Legislation | Canada | 1986

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Petroleum and Antifreeze Products Collection Regulations ( R.R.S. c. E-10.21 Reg. 6).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations (R.R.S. c. E-10.21 Reg. 5).

Legislation | Canada | 2013

Keyword: Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Waste disposal, Policy/planning, Recycling/reuse, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Resources Management (Saskatchewan Environmental Code Adoption) Regulations (R.R.S. c. F-19.1 Reg. 11).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Non-timber products, Protection of species, Data collection/reporting, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 (S.S. 2010, c. E-10.22).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Basic legislation, Framework law, Hazards, Policy/planning, Governance, Risk assessment/management, Institution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Air quality/air pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Climate change, Waste disposal, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Sewerage, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX