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These Regulations, created under the Nova Scotia Environment Act, classify bodies of water, pesticides, municipal wastes, dangerous goods, and industrial materials as they apply under the Act

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The Environment Act is Nova Scotia's primary piece of environmental legislation, and it establishes mechanisms for the governance of many environmental matters that are under provincial government control.   

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This Act promotes responsible and sustainable mineral resource development. It provides an administrative framework, encourages exploration, and details information with respect to titles, declaration, and assertion of claims.

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This Act applies to Crown lands and designated shore areas in the Province of New Brunswick. It sets out the requirements for obtaining quarry permits, quarry leases, peat exploration, and peat leases. It also provides for inspections by the Minister of N ...