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Mandate:Environmental Protection Service (EPS) is responsible for ensuring that Nunavut’s environment is protected, promoted and enhanced, while encouraging development of a strong sustainable economy to make certain a high quality of life for Nunavummiut now and in the future.
Programs:
Environmental Protection
The environmental protection program provides and facilitates environmental protection and enforcement in all of Nunavut’s communities. The program includes environmental monitoring; and ensures legislative and regulatory compliance.
Environmental Assessment & Land UseThe Environmental Assessment and Land Use program reviews environmental assessment (EA) related to proposed development for land use before any work is allowed to proceed. It also provides input and direction into permit applications.
Climate Change
This program is part of the GN commitment to contribute towards the National Climate Change Strategy and Implementation Plan. Overall, the Strategy strives towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the identification and monitoring
of climate change impacts, and the development of adaptive strategies as required.
Environmental Legislation:
Acts:
Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
http://www.nunavutcourtofjustice.ca
Environmental Protection Act: Simplified Summary
Simplified EPA
Environmental Rights Act (ERA)
http://www.nunavutcourtofjustice.ca
Pesticide Act (PA)
http://www.nunavutcourtofjustice.ca
Regulations:
Spill Planning and Reporting Regulations
Spill Planning & Reporting
A Guide to Spill Contingency Planning & Reporting
Spill Regs
Asphalt Paving Industry Emission Regulations
Asphalt Emission Regs
Pesticide Regulation
Pesticide Regs
Guidelines
Dust Suppression
General Management of Hazardous Wastes
Industrial Projects on Commissioner’s Lands
Industrial Wastes Discharges
Ozone Depleting Substances
Site Remediation
Sulphur Dioxide & Suspended Particulates
Waste Antifreeze
Waste Asbestos
Waste Batteries
Waste Paint
Waste Solvent
Home Owner’s Guide to Heating Oil Tank Inspections | Inuktitut | Inuinnaqtun | French
Policies
Waste Lead (draft)
Municipal solid Waste Suitable for Open Burning
Management of fluorescent Lamp Tubes
Nunavut Spills Report
Please report spills to the 24-hour Spill Report Line
Phone (867) 920 – 8130
Fax (867) 873 – 6924
Nunavut Spill Report Form [Upload as per email attachment]
Contact
Department of Environment General Inquiries Phone (867) 975-5900
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