Table of provisions

An act respecting pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development.

• 1. Short title

• 2. Duties of the Government of Canada

• 3. Definitions
• 4. Aboriginal rights

• 5. Binding on Her Majesty

• Advisory Committees
  • 6. National Advisory Committee
  • 7. Ministerial advisory committees
  • 8. Report of various committees
• Agreements Respecting Administration
  • 9. Negotiation of agreement
• Agreements Respecting Equivalent Provisions
  • 10. Non-application of regulations

• Interpretation
  • 11. Definition of "environmental protection action"
• Environmental Registry
  • 12. Establishment of Environmental Registry
  • 13. Contents of Environmental Registry
  • 14. Protection from civil proceeding or prosecution
• Rights under Other Parts
  • 15. Additional rights
• Voluntary Reports
  • 16. Voluntary reports
• Investigation of Offences
  • 17. Application for investigation by Minister
  • 18. Investigation by Minister
  • 19. Progress reports
  • 20. Minister may send evidence to Attorney General of Canada
  • 21. Discontinuation of investigation
• Environmental Protection Action
  • 22. Circumstances when an individual may bring an action
  • 23. Limitation period of two years
  • 24. No action for remedial conduct
  • 25. Exception
  • 26. Notice of the action
  • 27. Attorney General to be served
  • 28. Other participants
  • 29. Burden of proof
  • 30. Defences
  • 31. Undertakings to pay damages
  • 32. Stay or dismissal
  • 33. Remedies
  • 34. Orders to negotiate plans
  • 35. Restriction on orders to negotiate plans
  • 36. Settlement or discontinuance
  • 37. Settlements and orders
  • 38. Costs
• Action to Prevent or Compensate Loss
  • 39. Injunction
  • 40. Civil cause of action
• Other Matters
  • 41. Evidence of offence
  • 42. Civil remedies not affected

• Interpretation
  • 43. Definitions
• Environmental Data and Research
  • 44. Monitoring, research and publication
  • 45. Role of Minister of Health
• Information Gathering
  • 46. Notice requiring information
  • 47. Guidelines
  • 48. National inventory
  • 49. Publication in whole or in part
  • 50. Publication of inventory
  • 51. Request for confidentiality
  • 52. Reasons
  • 53. Additional justification
• Objectives, Guidelines and Codes of Practice
  • 54. Formulation by the Minister
  • 55. Formulation by the Minister of Health

• Pollution Prevention Plans
  • 56. Requirement for pollution prevention plans
  • 57. Plan prepared or implemented for another purpose
  • 58. Declaration of preparation
  • 59. Requirement to keep plan
  • 60. Requirement to submit certain plans
• Model Plans and Guidelines
  • 61. Model plans
  • 62. Guidelines
• Other Initiatives
  • 63. Information clearing-house

• Interpretation
  • 64. Toxic substances
  • 65. Definition of "virtual elimination"
  • 65.1 Definition of "level of quantification"
• General
  • 66. Domestic Substances List
  • 67. Regulation of criteria
  • 68. Research, investigation and evaluation
  • 69. Formulation of guidelines by the Ministers
• Information Gathering
  • 70. Notice to the Minister
  • 71. Notice requiring information, samples or testing
  • 72. Exercise of power under paragraph 71(1)(c)
• Priority Substances and Other Substances
  • 73. Categorization of substances on Domestic Substances List
  • 74. Screening level risk assessment
  • 75. Definition of "jurisdiction"
  • 76. Priority Substances List
  • 76.1 Weight of evidence and precautionary principle
  • 77. Publication after assessment
  • 78. Notice of objection
  • 79. Plans required for virtual elimination
• Substances and Activities New to Canada
  • 80. Definitions
  • 81. Manufacture or import of substances
  • 82. Prohibition of activity
  • 83. Assessment of information
  • 84. Action to be taken after assessment
  • 85. Significant new activity
  • 86. Notification of persons required to comply
  • 87. Amendment of Lists
  • 88. Publication of masked name
  • 89. Regulations
• Regulation of Toxic Substances
  • 90. Addition to List of Toxic Substances
  • 91. Publication of proposed regulation or instrument
  • 92. Publication of preventive or control actions
  • 92.1 Regulations
  • 93. Regulations
  • 94. Interim orders
• Release of Toxic Substances
  • 95. Report and remedial measures
  • 96. Voluntary report
  • 97. Regulations
  • 98. Recovery of reasonable costs and expenses by Her Majesty
  • 99. Remedial measures
• Export of Substances
  • 100. Export Control List
  • 101. Notice to Minister
  • 102. Regulations respecting exports
  • 103. Publication of exports

• 104. Definitions
• 105. Adding living organisms to Domestic Substances List
• 106. Manufacture or import of living organisms
• 107. Prohibition of activity
• 108. Assessment of information
• 109. Action to be taken after assessment
• 110. Significant new activity
• 111. Notification of persons required to comply
• 112. Amendment of List
• 113. Publication of masked name
• 114. Regulations
• 115. Other regulations

• Division 1
  • Nutrients
    • 116. Definitions
    • 117. Prohibition
    • 118. Regulations
    • 119. Remedial measures
• Division 2
  • Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Sources of Pollution
    • 120. Definitions
    • 121. Objectives, guidelines and codes of practice
• Division 3
  • Disposal at Sea
    • Interpretation
      • 122. Definitions
    • Prohibitions
      • 123. Imports for disposal in waters under Canadian jurisdiction
      • 124. Loading in Canada for disposal at sea
      • 125. Disposal in waters under Canadian jurisdiction
      • 126. Incineration
    • Permits
      • 127. Minister may issue permit
      • 128. Exception
      • 129. Conditions of permit
    • Exception for Safety Reasons
      • 130. Exception
      • 131. Fisheries Act not applicable
    • Site Monitoring
      • 132. Monitoring of sites
    • Publication
      • 133. Publication in the Canada Gazette
    • Notice of Objection
      • 134. Notice of objection
    • Regulations
      • 135. Regulations
    • Costs and Expenses of the Crown
      • 136. Costs and expenses recoverable
    • Service of Documents
      • 137. Manner of service
• Division 4
  • Fuels
    • Interpretation
      • 138. Definitions
    • General Requirements for Fuels
      • 139. Prohibition
      • 140. Regulations
    • National Fuels Marks
      • 141. Nature of mark
      • 142. Prohibition
      • 143. Requirements for use
      • 144. Cross-boundary shipments
      • 145. Regulations
      • 146. Variations in fuels
    • Temporary Waivers
      • 147. Temporary waiver
    • Remedial Measures
      • 148. Remedial measures
• Division 5
  • Vehicle, Engine and Equipment Emissions
    • Interpretation
      • 149. Definitions
    • National Emissions Marks
      • 150. Nature of marks
      • 151. Use of marks
      • 152. Transportation within Canada
    • Vehicle, Engine and Equipment Standards
      • 153. Compliance by companies
      • 154. Compliance on importation
      • 155. Exceptions for certain importations
    • Vehicle or Engine Exemptions
      • 156. Exemption from standards
    • Notice of Defects
      • 157. Obligation to give notice
    • Research and Testing
      • 158. Powers of Minister
      • 159. Emission control tests
    • Regulations
      • 160. Regulations
      • 161. Definition of "technical standards document"
      • 162. Emission credits
      • 163. Interim order
    • Evidence
      • 164. Evidence
      • 165. Evidence
• Division 6
  • International Air Pollution
    • 166. Determination of international air pollution
    • 167. Regulations
    • 168. Notice to other country
    • 169. Report and remedial measures
    • 170. Recovery of reasonable costs and expenses by Her Majesty
    • 171. Prohibition
    • 172. Plans and specifications
    • 173. Interim order
    • 174. Report to Parliament
• Division 7
  • International Water Pollution
    • 175. Definition of "water pollution"
    • 176. Determination of international water pollution
    • 177. Regulations
    • 178. Notice to other country
    • 179. Report and remedial measures
    • 180. Recovery of reasonable costs and expenses by Her Majesty
    • 181. Prohibition
    • 182. Plans and specifications
    • 183. Interim order
    • 184. Report to Parliament
• Division 8
  • Control of Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material and of Prescribed Non-hazardous Waste for Final Disposal
    • 185. Import, export and transit
    • 186. Prohibitions - import, export and transit
    • 187. Publication
    • 188. Reduction of export for final disposal
    • 189. Movement within Canada
    • 190. Permits based on equivalent environmental safety level
    • 191. Regulations
    • 192. Forms

• 193. Definitions
• 194. Application
• 195. Research
• 196. Guidelines and codes of practice
• 197. Consultation
• 198. Publication of guidelines and codes of practice
• 199. Requirements for environmental emergency plans
• 200. Regulations
• 201. Remedial measures
• 202. Voluntary report
• 203. Recovery of costs and expenses
• 204. National notification and reporting system
• 205. Liability of owner of substance

• Interpretation
  • 206. Definition of "regulations"
• Application
  • 207. Application to Government, etc.
• Objectives, Guidelines and Codes of Practice
  • 208. Minister shall establish
• Regulations
  • 209. Regulations for the protection of the environment
  • 210. Non-application of regulations
• Information about Works and Activities
  • 211. Minister may require information
• Release of Substances
  • 212. Report and remedial measures
  • 213. Voluntary report
  • 214. Recovery of costs and expenses
  • 215. Court and costs

• Interpretation
  • 216. Definitions
• Designation of Enforcement Officers and Analysts
  • 217. Designation
• Inspection
  • 218. Inspection
  • 219. Production of documents and samples
• Search
  • 220. Authority to issue warrant for search and seizure
  • 221. Custody
  • 222. Redelivery on deposit of security
• Detention
  • 223. Seizure
  • 224. Application to extend period of detention
• Detention of Ships
  • 225. Detention of ships
• Assistance to Enforcement Officers and Analysts
  • 226. Right of passage
  • 227. Assistance
  • 228. Obstruction
• Forfeiture
  • 229. Forfeiture on consent
  • 230. Forfeiture by order of court
  • 231. Court may order forfeiture
  • 232. Disposal of forfeited ship, aircraft, etc.
  • 233. Application by person claiming interest
• Environmental Protection Compliance Orders
  • 234. Definition of "order"
  • 235. Order
  • 236. Exigent circumstances
  • 237. Notice of intent
  • 238. Compliance with the order
  • 239. Intervention by enforcement officer
  • 240. Recovery of reasonable costs and expenses by Her Majesty
  • 241. Variation or cancellation of order
  • 242. Regulations
• Review Officers
  • 243. Roster of review officers
  • 244. Chief Review Officer
  • 245. Term of members
  • 246. Publication in Canada Gazette
  • 247. Knowledge
  • 248. Other employment
  • 249. Remuneration and fees
  • 250. Acting after expiry of term
  • 251. Secretary and other staff
  • 252. Government services and facilities
  • 253. Immunity
  • 254. Crown not relieved
  • 255. Liability
• Reviews
  • 256. Request for review
  • 257. Review
  • 258. No automatic stay on appeal
  • 259. Right to appear
  • 260. Powers
  • 261. Enforcement of summonses and orders
  • 262. Procedure
  • 263. Powers of review officer
  • 264. Variation or cancellation of review officer's decision
  • 265. Limitations on exercise of review officer's powers
  • 266. Decision of review officer
  • 267. Rules
  • 268. Orders and notices
• Federal Court
  • 269. Appeal to Federal Court
  • 270. Standing on appeal to Federal Court
  • 271. Order not suspended
• Offences and Punishment
  • 272. Contravention of the Act, the regulations or agreements
  • 273. False or misleading information, etc.
  • 274. Damage to environment and risk of death or harm to persons
  • 275. Limitation period
  • 276. Continuing offence
  • 277. Construction of subsection 389(5) of Canada Shipping Act
  • 278. Regulations
  • 279. Nearest court has jurisdiction for Division 3 of Part 7 offences
  • 280. Liability of directors
  • 281. Identifying owner, master, etc.
  • 282. Proof of offence
  • 283. Defence
  • 284. Importing substances by analysts
  • 285. Certificate of analyst
  • 286. Safety marks and prescribed documents
• Sentencing Criteria
  • 287. Sentencing considerations
• Discharge
  • 288. Absolute or conditional discharge
  • 289. Suspended sentence
  • 290. Additional fine
  • 291. Orders of court
  • 292. Compensation for loss of property
  • 293. Variation of sanctions
  • 294. Subsequent applications with leave
• Environmental Protection Alternative Measures
  • 295. Definitions
  • 296. When measures may be used
  • 297. Sentencing considerations
  • 298. Nature of measures contained in agreement
  • 299. Duration of agreement
  • 300. Filing in court for the purpose of public access
  • 301. Filing in Environmental Registry
  • 302. Stay and recommencement of proceedings
  • 303. Application to vary agreement
  • 304. Records of persons
  • 305. Records of police forces and investigative bodies
  • 306. Government records
  • 307. Disclosure of records
  • 308. Agreements respecting exchange of information
  • 309. Regulations
• Contraventions
  • 310. Ticketing
• Other Remedies
  • 311. Injunction
• Defence
  • 312. Defence

• Disclosure of Information
  • 313. Request for confidentiality
  • 314. Prohibition of disclosure
  • 315. Disclosure by Minister for public interest
  • 316. Certain purposes for which information may be disclosed
  • 317. Disclosure by Minister
  • 318. Hazardous Materials Information Review Act
  • 319. Regulations
  • 320. Non-disclosure by Minister of National Defence
  • 321. Security requirements for disclosure
• Economic Instruments
  • 322. Guidelines, programs and other measures
  • 323. Consultation
  • 324. Publication of guidelines and programs
  • 325. Regulations for systems relating to deposits and refunds
  • 326. Regulations for tradeable units systems
  • 327. Ministerial orders
• Regulations Respecting Fees and Charges
  • 328. Services and facilities
  • 329. Consultation
• General Regulation-making Powers and Exemptions
  • 330. Exercise of regulation-making power
  • 331. Exemption from Statutory Instruments Act
• Prepublication Requirements
  • 332. Publication of proposed orders and regulations
• Board of Review Proceedings
  • 333. Establishment of board of review
  • 334. Number of members of board
  • 335. Appearance before board
  • 336. Withdrawal of notice of objection
  • 337. Powers of board
  • 338. Costs
  • 339. Absent member of board
  • 340. Report
  • 341. Rules for boards of review
• Report to Parliament
  • 342. Annual report
  • 343. Permanent review of Act by parliamentary committee

• Consequential Amendments
  • 344. Access to Information Act
  • 345. Canada Shipping Act
  • 346. Criminal Code
  • 347. Food and Drugs Act
  • 348-349. Manganese-based Fuel Additives Act
  • 350-354. Motor Vehicle Safety Act
• Repeal
  • 355. Repeal
• Transitional
  • 355.1 Regulations
• Coming into Force
  • 356. Coming into force