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Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Act (S.C. 2003, c. 7 L.C).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Yukon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Pollution control EIA Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Basic legislation Water rights Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Americas, North America
Abstract

The present Act establishes the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board responsible for assessing the environmental and socio-economic effects of certain activities in Yukon. The text consists of 126 sections divided into 3 Parts as follows: Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board and Designated Offices (1); Assessment process and decision documents (2); Transitional provisions, consequential and coordinating amendments and commencement (3). One Schedule is enclos

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Assessable Activities, Exceptions and Executive Committee Projects Regulations (SOR/2005-379).

Legislation | Canada | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Indigenous peoples, EIA, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX