Approval and Notification Procedures Regulations, NS (Reg 17/2013).

The present Regulations enact the Environment Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to approval procedures. Section 3 identifies the classes of approval: (a) Type A approval; (b) Type B approval. Type A approval is required for a designated activity unless the activity is designated in the Activities Designation Regulations for a Type B approval or for notification. A person may apply for a Type A approval for an activity that has been designated for a Type B approval or for notification. The Regulations also indicate the application form, information that need to be provided. In reviewing an application, the Minister must determine whether the impact of the activity on the environment conforms with the Act. A review may include, but is not limited to, the following matters:(a) proposed methods of reducing the generation, use and release of substances; (b) available alternative technologies; (c) design plans and specifications for the activity; (d) site suitability, including soils, air and water quality, groundwater conditions, site drainage, water supply quantity and wastewater disposal alternatives; (e) the proposed monitoring programs to measure emissions and their effect on the environment; (f) proposed methods of managing the storage, treatment and disposal of substances; (g) proposed plans to complete the rehabilitation required in connection with the activity and available information about the success or failure of similar plans elsewhere; (h) the past performance of the applicant in providing for environmental protection with respect to the activity.