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

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Water Act is organised in 10 Parts and 83 Articles. Part I concerns interpretation, purpose, and application. The purpose of this Act is to support and promote the management, protection and enhancement of the water resources within the jurisdiction of the province. The Government has guardianship role to play in ensuring that the quality, quantity, allocation, conservation and protection of water is managed in the interests of a common good that benefits and accommodates all living things in the province and their supporting ecosystems. The Act also recognises that access for everyone to a sufficient quantity and safe quality of reasonably affordable and accessible water for personal and domestic uses, and to basic sanitation that is safe and hygienic, is essential for an adequate standard of living and that every person in the province has a duty to prevent, minimize and repair harm that the person may cause to water resources or the ecosystems supported by water resources (Art. 2).

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References - Legislation

Amends

Planning Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-8).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2015)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Dispute settlement, Basic legislation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Farm Practices Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. F-4.01).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2015)

Keyword: Dispute settlement, Agricultural development, Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. W-4.1).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2015)

Keyword: Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Traditional rights/customary rights, Hunting rights, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2015)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Oil and Natural Gas Act ((R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. O-5).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2015)

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pesticides Control Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. P-4).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2015)

Keyword: Pesticides, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Canada | 2021

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Canada | 2021 (2022)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations.

Legislation | Canada | 2021

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply System and Wastewater Treatment System Regulations.

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX