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The Environmental Protection Branch, Atlantic Region
works with other stakeholders to protect and restore our environment in the
four Atlantic Provinces of Canada. The protection and restoration of the natural
environment in the Atlantic provinces are the primary objectives of our programs
and activities. The Branch attempts to anticipate and
prevent environmental problems, to control unavoidable pollution stresses at
acceptable levels and finally, if prevention and control measures fail, EPB
initiates enforcement actions or emergency procedures.
Enforcement Division:
- The Office of Enforcement ensures that regulated industrial sectors, OGDs, and others are in compliance
with departmental legislation (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Fisheries
Act).
Toxics Management Division:
- Pollution Control Section - the regulatory arm of EPB, implementing
all the regulations under the Fisheries Act and the Canadian Environmental
Protection Act plus the general provisions of the Fisheries Act.
- Shellfish Section - committed to protecting
public health through reducing risks associated with the consumption of Atlantic
shellfish, and reopening or reducing closed shellfish growing areas.
- Environmental Emergencies Section
- provide a strong, coordinated framework for all phases of emergency management.
- Waste Management and Remediation Section
- responsible for the management of hazardous wastes, assessment and remediation
of contaminated sites and the control of waste disposal at sea.
Pollution Prevention Division:
- Air and Toxics Issues Section - aims
to reduce the impact of air pollution and to minimize the adverse effects
of hazardous waste practices and the impact of toxic substances on the environment
and human/ecosystem health.
- Environmental Assessment Section -
gives advice on projects initiated by other government departments (OGDs)
and those referred through provincial assessment processes, and ensures that
internal projects satisfy the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act requirements.
- Environmental Management and Technology Section - supports
the development and implementation of plans to minimize generation of wastes
and their potential for environmental damage.
Provincial Offices:
- The Environmental Protection Branch maintains Provincial offices in New Brunswick, Newfoundland,
and Prince Edward Island to integrate EPB and departmental activities with those
of provincial governments and other federal agencies.
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