Q-2 - Environment Quality Act

Section 31.36 Disposition versions

2018-03-23

31.36. In determining the conditions, restrictions and prohibitions applicable to the operation of works referred to in section 31.32, the Minister shall take the following factors into consideration:

(1)  the class to which the works belong and their geographical location;

(2)  the nature, quantity, quality and concentration of every contaminant released into the environment as a result of the operation of the works concerned;

(3)  the nature, origin and quality of the water treated by the works concerned; and

(4)  the impact of the release of contaminants on environmental quality, living species, ecosystems and property, and on human life, health, safety, welfare and comfort.

1988, c. 49, s. 8; 2017, c. 4, s. 29.

1993-04-28

31.36. The Minister may determine, for each municipal wastewater treatment works, the standards and methods referred to in paragraph 5 of section 31.34 and the elements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of section 31.35 and, for that purpose, he shall take into account the following factors:

(1)  the class and geographical location of the municipal wastewater treatment works;

(2)  the elements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of section 31.34;

(3)  the impact of the discharge of contaminants on environment quality, animal life, plant life and property and on human life, health, safety, comfort and well-being.

1988, c. 49, s. 8.