123.1. Where an authorization issued by virtue of this act contemplates the execution of certain works to which, under the terms of the authorization, are attached certain steps or equipment designed to avoid, limit or prevent the emission, discharge, deposit or issuance of contaminants into the environment, to begin or continue the utilization or operation of the works so constructed is prohibited before the steps and equipment designed to avoid, limit or prevent the emission, discharge, deposit or issuance are implemented or put into operation, as the case may be.
Every person having submitted certain information or certain representations so as to obtain a certificate of authorization according to section 22 or 31.1 shall honour his commitments if the certificate of authorization has been issued, in particular with regard to the siting of the project. However, this paragraph does not compel anyone to comply with standards or requirements stricter than those enacted by regulation of the Government, unless they have been imposed subsequently by order or they have been entered on a certificate of authorization. In such case, the Deputy Minister shall mention the right of appeal of the person or municipality contemplated, in accordance with section 97.
This section applies to all authorizations issued under this act on or since 21 December 1972.
1978, c. 64, s. 49; 1979, c. 49, s. 33.