Q-2 - Environment Quality Act

Section 31.7 Disposition versions

2022-05-12

31.7. The holder of an authorization must obtain from the Government an amendment of the authorization before making a change to the project that could have, on the work, structures, works or any other activities of the authorized project, the following impacts:

(1)  the possibility of a release into the environment of a contaminant not covered by the initial authorization or an increase in a previously authorized release, whether the release or increase is actual or potential;

(2)  the possibility of an alteration in the quality of the environment; or

(3)  an incompatibility with the authorization issued, in particular with one of its conditions, restrictions or prohibitions.

The first paragraph does not apply to changes subject to the environmental impact assessment and review procedure under section 31.1. In such a case, the holder of the authorization must follow the procedure provided for in this subdivision and obtain a new authorization from the Government.

The holder of an authorization must furnish all the information required to assess the impacts of the proposed changes on the environment. The holder must also study any matter raised more thoroughly and undertake research as requested for that purpose.

The Government may, in its authorization and for certain activities it determines, delegate to the Minister its power to amend an authorization, to the extent that the amendments do not substantially change the project. In such a case, subdivision 1 applies, with the necessary modifications, to the amendment application.

1978, c. 64, s. 10; 1979, c. 49, s. 33; 1988, c. 49, s. 38; 1991, c. 80, s. 2; 1999, c. 75, s. 4; 2002, c. 35, s. 3; 2017, c. 4, s. 21; 2022, c. 8, s. 95.

2018-03-23

31.7. The holder of a government authorization must, before making a change in the work, structures, works or any other activities authorized by the Government that are not subject to a regulation under section 31.1, obtain an amendment of the authorization if the change is likely to result in a new release of contaminants into the environment or alter the quality of the environment, or is incompatible with the authorization issued or, in particular, with any of the conditions, restrictions or prohibitions set out in it.

Section 31.4 applies to an application filed with the Minister to amend an authorization.

The Government may, in its authorization and for certain activities it determines, delegate to the Minister its power to amend an authorization, to the extent that the amendments do not substantially change the project. In such a case, subdivision 1 applies, with the necessary modifications, to the amendment application.

1978, c. 64, s. 10; 1979, c. 49, s. 33; 1988, c. 49, s. 38; 1991, c. 80, s. 2; 1999, c. 75, s. 4; 2002, c. 35, s. 3; 2017, c. 4, s. 21.

2002-06-14

31.7. Every decision rendered under section 31.5 or 31.6 is binding on the Minister, where he subsequently exercises the powers provided in section 22, 32, 55, 70.11 or in Division IV.2.

1978, c. 64, s. 10; 1979, c. 49, s. 33; 1988, c. 49, s. 38; 1991, c. 80, s. 2; 1999, c. 75, s. 4; 2002, c. 35, s. 3.

2000-05-01

31.7. Every decision rendered under section 31.5 or 31.6 is binding on the Minister, where he subsequently exercises the powers provided in section 22, 32, 55 or 70.11.

1978, c. 64, s. 10; 1979, c. 49, s. 33; 1988, c. 49, s. 38; 1991, c. 80, s. 2; 1999, c. 75, s. 4.

1997-12-01

31.7. Every decision rendered under section 31.5 or 31.6 is binding on the Minister, where he subsequently exercises the powers provided in section 22, 32, 54 or 70.11.

1978, c. 64, s. 10; 1979, c. 49, s. 33; 1988, c. 49, s. 38; 1991, c. 80, s. 2.

1989-02-22

31.7. Every decision rendered under section 31.5 or 31.6 is binding on the Minister, where he subsequently exercises the powers provided in section 22, 32 or 54.

1978, c. 64, s. 10; 1979, c. 49, s. 33; 1988, c. 49, s. 38.

1980-04-01

31.7. Every decision rendered under section 31.5 or 31.6 is binding on the Deputy Minister, where he subsequently exercises the powers provided in section 22, 32 or 54.

1978, c. 64, s. 10; 1979, c. 49, s. 33.

1978-12-22

31.7. Every decision rendered under section 31.5 or 31.6 is binding on the Director, where he subsequently exercises the powers provided in section 22, 32 or 54.

1978, c. 64, s. 10.