Environmental Protection Act (S.N.L. 2002, c. E-14.2).

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Framework law Basic legislation Education Research Pesticides Pollution control Hazardous substances Waste disposal Waste management EIA Air quality/air pollution Inspection Enforcement/compliance Freshwater pollution Water supply

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Act concerns environmental protection in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador; it consists of 125 sections and is divided into 17 Parts. The Act contains general provisions on environmental protection, in particular on environmental education and research (Part II), the release of substances in the environment (Part III), waste disposal and litter (Part IV), waste management (Part V), air quality management (Part VI), contaminated sites (Part VII), dangerous goods (Part VIII), pesticides (Part IX), environmental assessment (Part X) and on inspections and the enforcement of the Act.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pesticides Control Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 57/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2007)

Keyword: Pesticides, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aerial Forest Spray Programs of the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods using Bacillus thuringienis (B.t.) Exemption Order (N.L.R. 59/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998

Keyword: EIA, Pesticides, Enforcement/compliance, Afforestation/reforestation, Pests/diseases, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Assessment Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 54/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: EIA, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Pollution Control Regulations, 2004 (N.L.R. 39/04).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Early warning system, Hazardous substances, Monitoring, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Emissions, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Used Oil Control Regulations (N.L.R. 82/02).

Legislation | Canada | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ozone Depleting Substance Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 55/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Certification, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage of PCB Wastes Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 61/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Inspection, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R.59/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous waste, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Material Disposal Areas (C.N.L.R. 998/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Zoning, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gasoline Volatility Control Regulations, 2003 (N.L.R. 62/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Halocarbon Regulations (N.L.R. 41/05).

Legislation | Canada | 2005

Keyword: Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Certification, Air quality/air pollution, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Diversion Regulations ((N.L.R. 57/05).

Legislation | Canada | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides Control Regulations, 2012 (N.L.R. 26/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Pesticides, Enforcement/compliance, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Storage and Handling of Gasoline and Associated Products Regulations, 2003 (NLR 58/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2004)

Keyword: Pollution control, Transport/storage, Registration, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Heating Oil Storage Tank System Regulations, 2003 (NLR 60/03).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2011)

Keyword: Oil, Pollution control, Transport/storage, Registration, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Kami Iron Ore Project Undertaking Order (N.L.R. 1/14).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, EIA, Pollution control, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Labrador-Island Transmission Link Undertaking Release Order (N.L.R. 87/13).

Legislation | Canada | 2013

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, EIA, Business/industry/corporations, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wabush 3 Open Pit Mine Project Undertaking Release Order (N.L.R. 71/15).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, EIA, Mining, Exploration, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wabush 3 Open Pit Mine Project Undertaking Release Order (N.L.R. 71/15).

Legislation | Canada | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Business/industry/corporations, Risk assessment/management, EIA, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX