Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations (N.S. Reg. 260/2009). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Regulation Date 2009 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Ozone layer Hazardous substances Emissions Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Pollution control Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Regulations are made under subsection 28(6) and section 112 of the Environment Act. The Regulations lay down provisions relating to the limitation of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation. The purpose of the Regulations is to reduce emissions in Nova Scotia’s electricity sector by mandating increasingly lower targets for allowable emissions. The text consists of 7 sections. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Implements Environment Act (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 1). Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2017) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Polluter pays principle, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Education, Research, EIA, Hazardous substances, Pesticides, Waste management, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX