In ontario, the environmental protection act and the ontario water resources act are administered by the ontario ministry of the environment, conservation and parks. Introduction ontarios spill legislation spills action. 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. 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. Climate change mitigation and lowcarbon economy act, 2016.
Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 and related. Ontario ministry of the environment record of site. The following act of parliament received the assent of the president on the 23rd may, 1986, and is here by published for general information. Environmental protection law in ontario 4 the ontario environmental protection act chapter 2 the following are the main structural elements of the epa. 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. Soil, ground water and sediment standards for use under part xv. Ontarios spill legislation key provisions in part x of the environmental protection act. Ontario environmental protection act, was upheld in the ontario supreme court in. Spills reporting a guide to reporting spills and discharges as required by the ontario environmental protection act s. New regulation for vehicle emissions environmental. Section ii national environmental protection policy and environmental. New regulation for vehicle emissions environmental registry. 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. It includes a number of activities for which the obligations or authorities are spread.
While the environmental protection act 1990 epa is the primary legislation for environmental protection and conservation in the. Article 7 the requirements contained agreements and treaties to which the republic of bulgaria is party shall apply to transboundary pollution. Fire protection and prevention act, 1997 ministry of the. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1025 kb pdf full document. Environmental protection act government of prince edward island. The main source of environmental regulation in ontario is the environmental protection act. Environmental protection law in ontario weirfoulds llp. Act current to 20191203 and last amended on 20190617.
In quebec, the principal environmental statute is the environment quality act, administered by the ministry of sustainable development, environment, and the fight against climate. Act current to 20200402 and last amended on 20190617. E19 epa a section enacted in 1985 to claim damages for spills which occurred before section 99 was enacted. As of may 1, 2018, there is a new process for submitting streamlined environmental assessment notices and updates. This guideline describes the regulatory and approval requirements for the design, operation, closure and postclosure care of new or expanding municipal i. Archived documents for the fire protection and prevention act, 1997. Ontarios environmental bill of rights recognizes the value of the natural environment. Consolidated schedules of set fines have been prepared for convenience of reference only. Guide to applying for an environmental compliance approval. Ontarios latest omnibus bill, restoring ontarios competitiveness act, 2018, schedule 5 would repeal the toxics reduction act, 2009 tra. Department of environment, water and climate change. Guide to applying for an environmental compliance approval this is a guide for persons applying for an environmental compliance approval. 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.
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. 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. Introduction ontarios spill legislation spills action centre. Part 5 controlling toxic substances continued substances and activities new to canada. You may be able to obtain assistance from a lawyer or paralegal. Guide to the environmental protection act introduction this guide is intended to help in understanding the environmental protection act snl 2002 ce14. An act to provide for the protection and improvement of environment and matter connected there with.
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. 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 new regulatory requirements are contained in ontario regulation 23298 made under the environmental protection act. Regulation 347, made under the environmental protection act, has been amended to include a provision with respect to the hazardous waste fee. Nov 06, 2019 as of may 1, 2018, there is a new process for submitting streamlined environmental assessment notices and updates. Personal health information protection act, 2004, s. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1999, c. Please note that this is in addition to the existing. 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. Protocol for analytical methods used in the assessment of properties under part xv. Ontario court recognizes light as a contaminant under.
If the person completing the certificate is the operator of a waste disposal site outside of ontario, the address of the site and the. In a matter of concurrent law, the federal legislation prevails. Works to protect, restore and enhance the environment to ensure public health and environmental quality. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1733 kb act current to 20200305 and last amended on 20190617. Efforts under the canadian environmental assessment act ensure that the environmental effects of various. 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. We also coordinate ontarios actions on climate change in the name of healthier communities, ecological protection and economic prosperity. Our staff cant provide legal advice, interpret the law or conduct research. 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.
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 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. 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. Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 1733 kb.
Canadian environmental protection act, 1999 wikipedia. Activities regulated under the environmental protection act, r. The epa was passed by the house of assembly and became law in may 2002. It covers a diversity of activities that can affect human health and the environment, and acts to address any. The protection and use of natural resources in ontario. 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. 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.
The canadian environmental protection act gives the government the right to use their powers. 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. A guide to the canadian environmental protection act, 1999. The canadian environmental protection act, 1999 cepa, 1999 is an act of the parliament of canada, whose goal is to contribute to sustainable development through pollution prevention and to protect the environment, human life and health from the risks associated with toxic substances. The epa was passed by the house of assembly and became law in may. Environmental protection act 1994 contents page chapter 1 preliminary part 1 introductory provisions. Spills reporting as required by the ontario environmental. March 9, 2004 soil, ground water and sediment standards for use under part xv. These include ontario regulation 40619 and ontario regulation 40719 amending o. As required by the ontario environmental protection act s. Excess soil management regulatory proposal environmental. 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. The province of ontario recently passed two new regulations on december 4, 2019.
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