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Environmental Protection Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. E-9).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Coastal zone management Pollution control Waste management Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Inspection Monitoring Waste disposal Authorization/permit Well sinking/boreholes Freshwater pollution Groundwater Water supply
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act concerns the management, protection and enhancement of the environment in the territory of Prince Edward Island. For the purpose of administering the Act, an Environmental Advisory Council may be appointed and its composition and operation are prescribed in section 4. Moreover, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may establish an Environmental Coordinating Committee (sect. 5). Section 7 covers the implementation and enforcement of the Act and section 8 concerns the analysis of samples to verify the quality of the environment. Section 9 is dedicated to environmental impact assessment and all related procedures. Section 10 concerns watercourses and their protection from pollution. Section 11 provides for the establishment of buffer zones to protect water courses from pollution originating from intensive livestock operations and to protect forested riparian zones.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.pe.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Drinking Water and Wastewater Facility Operating Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC710/04).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2015)

Keyword: Effluent waste water/discharge, Classification/declassification, Monitoring, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Water supply, Sewerage, Potable water, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC655/06).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Environmental planning, Soil pollution/quality, Data collection/reporting, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ozone Layer Protection Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC619/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2015)

Keyword: Ozone layer, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Oil Handling Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC425/92).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2004)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Excavation Pits Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC753/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Minerals, Mining, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lead Acid Battery Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC26/93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Recycling/reuse, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Records Review Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC619/04).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2012)

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental standards, Land tenure, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Cadastre/land registration, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Quality Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC377/92).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2004)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminated Sites Registry Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC656/06).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2010)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Solid waste, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Assessment Fees Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC244/05).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental fees/charges, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC403/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2007)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Waste management, Standards, Protection of environment, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sand Removal from Beaches Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC323/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2004)

Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Resource Management Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC691/00).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Well Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC188/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Well sinking/boreholes, Data collection/reporting, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Watercourse and Wetland Protection Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC720/08).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2012)

Keyword: Wetlands, Waterworks, Zoning, Policy/planning, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC 403/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Recycling/reuse, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Liability/compensation, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Materials Stewardship and Recycling Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC349/14).

Legislation | Canada | 2014 (2015)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Home Heat Tanks Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC241/07).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Storage Tanks Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC240/07).

Legislation | Canada | 2007

Keyword: Oil, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Water Act 2017 c.17 (R.S.P.E.I. 1988).

Legislation | Canada | 2017 (2021)

Keyword: Natural gas, Oil, Framework law, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Allocation/quota, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Priorities, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Equipment, Data collection/reporting, Surface water, Water supply, Groundwater, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water abstraction, Well sinking/boreholes, Sewerage, Waterworks, Sustainable use, Sustainable development, Business/industry/corporations, Pollution control, Wetlands, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX