Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18).

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This Act concerns environmental impact assessment in Ontario, it consists of 43 sections and is divided into six parts. Part I is dedicated to the interpretation and application of the Act, Part II covers environmental assessment and is subdivided under the following titles: application for approval, Ministry review, decision on the application and other matters. Part II. 1 regulates in details class environmental assessment and Part II. 2 municipal waste disposal. Part III concerns tribunal proceedings, Part IV provincial officers and Part VI administration of the Act. Finally, Part VI concerns the adoption of regulations and their application.

Implemented by: General (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 334). (2012-07-01)
Implemented by: Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (O. Reg. 231/08). (2011-07-22)
Implemented by: Applications for Environmental Compliance Approvals (O. Reg. 255/11). (2011-06-14)
Implemented by: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting (O. Reg. 452/09). (2010-12-13)
Implemented by: Designation and Exemption of Integrated Power System Plan (O. Reg. 276/06). (2006-06-12)
Implemented by: Electricity Projects (O. Reg. 116/01). (2011-10-31)
Implemented by: Waste Management Projects (O. Reg. 101/07). (2011-10-31)
Implemented by: Collection of Pharmaceuticals and Sharps — Responsibilities of Producers (O. Reg. 298/12). (2012-09-28)
Implemented by: Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (S.O. 2016, c. 12, Sch. 1). (2016)