An Act respecting any development, i.e. any project, operation or activity, which is likely to have an impact on the environment. The provisions of this Act are binding on the Crown (sec.3). A ministerial approval is required before proceeding with any development. Under section 9, the proponent of a development shall conduct an environmental impact assessment of the development and prepare and submit to the minister an environmental impact statement relating to the development. The statement is subject to inspection and revision before being approved by the minister. The Act contains also provisions on offences under the Act and on liability for damages caused by any person who proceeded with a development without the ministerial approval (sect. 23).
Canada · 1980-06-03