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Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988,c.E-7).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Northwest Territories
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Pollution control Environmental audit Environmental planning Research Monitoring Environmental standards Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to environmental protection. At the outset the text contains a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “Chief Environmental Protection Officer”, “contaminant”, “court”, “discharge”, “endanger”, “environment”, “inspector”, “licence”, “permit”, “person”, “substance”. Inter alia, the Minister may: a) establish, operate and maintain stations to monitor the quality of the environment in the Territories; b) conduct research studies, conferences and training programs relating to contaminants and to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the environment; c) develop, co-ordinate and administer policies, standards, guidelines and codes of practice relating to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the environment; d) collect, publish and distribute information relating to contaminants and to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the environment. The text consists of 34 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.nt.ca

References - Legislation

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 064-2003).

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 068-93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Asphalt Paving Industry Emission Regulations (R.R.N.W.T. 1990,c.E-23).

Legislation | Canada | 1990

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX