ECELAW comments on the Review of the Environment Act

ECELAW comments on Review of the Nova Scotia Environment Act September 2011

The Nova Scotia Environment Act is up for a 5 year review and as part of the consultation process, ECELAW has provided comments to the Department. Our submission addresses some procedural issues related to the Review and closes with proposals for amendment of the Act related to strategic environmental assessment, environmental rights and access to justice.

Many of the proposals for amendment raised in the Department of Environment's discussion paper appear to be enhancements or improvements to the Act and are welcomed. However, some are vague and until specific language is proposed it is difficult to provide comment.

For more information on the Review, visit the NSE website at:

http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/dept/division.pcs.policy.evironment.act.review.asp