Environmental Protection Act (R.S.N.W.T. (Nu.) 1988, c. E-7). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nunavut Document type Legislation Date 1988 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Basic legislation Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Waste disposal Waste management Soil rehabilitation Early warning system Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act provides for the protection of the environment in Nunavut. It consists of 34 sections and is divided into the following parts: Interpretation, Application, Administration, Environment protection, Discharge of contaminants, unsightly land, By-laws, Permits and licences, Powers of inspectors, Voluntary reporting, Offences and punishment, Other remedies and Regulations. The Act contains provisions on emergency measures (sect. 5) and on all legislative and administrative issues related to licences and permits. Full text English/French Website www.gov.nu.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Spill Contingency Planning and Reporting Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. (Nu.) 068-93). Legislation | Canada | 1993 Keyword: Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Asphalt Paving Industry Emission Regulations (R.R.N.W.T. 1990 c. E-23). Legislation | Canada | 1990 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX