Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 annual report for april 2011 to march 2012 executive summary this annual report provides an overview of the results achieved under the canadian environmental protection act, 1999 cepa 1999 from april 1, 2011, to march 31, 2012. Environmental protection act government of prince edward. Introduction ontarios spill legislation spills action centre. Ontario environmental legislation, 20192020 edition. Personal health information protection act, 2004, s. If the person completing the certificate is the operator of a waste disposal site outside of ontario, the address of the site and the. Ontarios environmental bill of rights recognizes the value of the natural environment. And having regard to the declaration by the premier of ontario and cabinet of an emergency in ontario under the emergency management and civil protection act on march 17 th. In february 20, justice green of the ontario court of justice held that sunlight reflected from a building can be considered a contaminant under the ontario environmental protection act epa. Environmental protection law in ontario 4 the ontario environmental protection act chapter 2 the following are the main structural elements of the epa. Soil, ground water and sediment standards for use under part xv. The following have been finalized, all of which fall under the environmental protection act epa.
Activities regulated under the environmental protection act, r. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 annual report for april 2011 to march 2012 the chemicals management plan the chemicals management plan cmp is a program to protect canadians and their environment from exposure to harmful chemicals. Works to protect, restore and enhance the environment to ensure public health and environmental quality. The epa was passed by the house of assembly and became law in may. The authoritative set fines are those in the pdf version of the chief justices original set fine orders posted on the changes to the set fines made by set fines orders or regulations. If you think that an environmental act, regulation or instrument is. Ontarios spill legislation key provisions in part x of the environmental protection act.
A guide to the canadian environmental protection act,1999 1 1 in this document and in the act, ministermeans the minister of the environment and ministersmeans the ministers of the environment and health. Please note that this is in addition to the existing notification. Environmental protection act 1990 chapter 43 first published 1990 reprinted with corrections 2004 environmental protection act 1990 published by tso the stationery of. The canadian environmental protection act gives the government the right to use their powers. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and matter connected there with. While the environmental protection act 1990 epa is the primary legislation for environmental protection and conservation in the. New regulation for vehicle emissions environmental. Other provincial statutes such as the environmental assessment act,2 environmental bill of rights,3 environmental protection act,4 and health promotion and protection act5 also assist in protecting water quality and public health, as described below.
Nov 06, 2019 as of may 1, 2018, there is a new process for submitting streamlined environmental assessment notices and updates. Ontario ministry of the environment record of site. In huang v fraser hillarys limited, 2017 onsc 1500 huang, the ontario superior court of justice onsc confirmed that plaintiffs can rely on section 99 of the environmental protection act, r. Guide to applying for an environmental compliance approval this is a guide for persons applying for an environmental compliance approval. The repeal of the tra is based upon several faulty assumptions by the ministry of the environment, conservation and parks. Species at risk act, the canada wildlife act, the migratory birds convention act, 1994, and the wild animal and plant protection and regulation of international and interprovincial trade act. Environmental protection law in ontario weirfoulds llp. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1733 kb act current to 20200305 and last amended on 20190617. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1025 kb pdf full document. Part 5 controlling toxic substances continued substances and activities new to canada.
Guide to the environmental protection act introduction this guide is intended to help in understanding the environmental protection act snl 2002 ce14. Introduction ontarios spill legislation spills action. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1733 kb. Ontario court recognizes light as a contaminant under. Guide to applying for an environmental compliance approval. In canada, environmental protection is primarily the responsibility of the provincial governments and various pieces of legislation are important to the regulation and management of the environment in ontario. Ontarios latest omnibus bill, restoring ontarios competitiveness act, 2018, schedule 5 would repeal the toxics reduction act, 2009 tra. Climate change mitigation and lowcarbon economy act, 2016. If you are planning a class environmental assessment project or an electricity or waste management streamlined environmental assessment project, see streamlined environmental assessments for more information. Environmental protection act 1994 queensland legislation. Regulatory provisions for purposes of enforcement canadian environmental protection act, 1999, regulations designating sor20124 release and environmental emergency notification regulations sor201190 renewable fuels regulations sor2010189 secondary lead smelter release regulations sor91155. March 9, 2004 soil, ground water and sediment standards for use under part xv. The protection and use of natural resources in ontario.
Article 7 the requirements contained agreements and treaties to which the republic of bulgaria is party shall apply to transboundary pollution. Archived documents for the fire protection and prevention act, 1997. Environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions. This government is taking action to improve programs that protect ontarios air and reduce smogcausing pollutants while saving taxpayers money and modernizing services to make life more convenient for drivers and businesses.
The main source of environmental regulation in ontario is the environmental protection act. Act current to 20200402 and last amended on 20190617. Our staff cant provide legal advice, interpret the law or conduct research. New regulation for vehicle emissions environmental registry. Please note that this is in addition to the existing. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 and related. Spills reporting a guide to reporting spills and discharges as required by the ontario environmental protection act s. This guideline describes the regulatory and approval requirements for the design, operation, closure and postclosure care of new or expanding municipal i. As of may 1, 2018, there is a new process for submitting streamlined environmental assessment notices and updates. Environmental protection act government of prince edward island. E19 epa a section enacted in 1985 to claim damages for spills which occurred before section 99 was enacted. A guide to the canadian environmental protection act, 1999. The province of ontario recently passed two new regulations on december 4, 2019. Excess soil management regulatory proposal environmental.
The information contained in this guide is provided as a public service by the environmental commissioner of ontario, and should not be considered legal advice. Fire protection and prevention act, 1997 ministry of the. Ontario environmental protection act, was upheld in the ontario supreme court in. As required by the ontario environmental protection act s. Canadian association for environmental analytical laboratories, caeal cas chemical abstract service of the american chemical society ccme canadian council of ministers of the environment ccv continuing calibration verification cpchlorophenols crm certified reference material cofa certificate of analysis. In ontario, the environmental protection act and the ontario water resources act are administered by the ontario ministry of the environment, conservation and parks. We also coordinate ontarios actions on climate change in the name of healthier communities, ecological protection and economic prosperity. Regulation 347, made under the environmental protection act, has been amended to include a provision with respect to the hazardous waste fee. The new regulatory requirements are contained in ontario regulation 23298 made under the environmental protection act. You may be able to obtain assistance from a lawyer or paralegal. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 23rd may, 1986, and is here by published for general information. Duty to report duty to clean up and restore municipal response minister orders or directions compensation 6 duty to report sect 92 person having control of pollutant and person who spills, causes or permits a spill.
This document is not a substitute for the environmental bill of rights, 1993 ebr or any of its regulations. In a matter of concurrent law, the federal legislation prevails. Consolidated schedules of set fines have been prepared for convenience of reference only. Justice greens ruling, while surprising, appears to be consistent with other recent ontario court decisions that have recognized unconventional contaminants under the broad definition contained. It includes a number of activities for which the obligations or authorities are spread. In quebec, the principal environmental statute is the environment quality act, administered by the ministry of sustainable development, environment, and the fight against climate. Protocol for analytical methods used in the assessment of properties under part xv. A guide to understanding the canadian environmental. Ontario has finalized and is implementing new regulatory changes that will make it safer and easier for more excess soil to be reused locally and will reduce barriers to revitalize historically contaminated lands. It covers a diversity of activities that can affect human health and the environment, and acts to address any. The epa was passed by the house of assembly and became law in may 2002. Environmental assessment act, rso 1990, c hapter e. Proposal to make a new regulation for vehicle emissions under the environmental protection act.
Spills reporting as required by the ontario environmental. Act current to 20191203 and last amended on 20190617. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1733 kb act current to 20200402 and last amended on 20190617. These include ontario regulation 40619 and ontario regulation 40719 amending o. Contents environmental protection act 1994 page 2 18 meaning of environmentally relevant activity. Department of environment guide to the environmental protection act page 1 guide to the environmental protection act introduction this guide is intended to help in understanding the environmental protection act snl 2002 ce14.
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