The Minister-Delegate, Environment shall exercise the functions, duties and powers of the Minister of Lands and Forests in respect of the application of this act. O.C. 223-79 of 31.01.79, (1979) 111 G.O.II (French), 1701; O.C. 391-79 of 14.02.79, (1979) 111 G.O.II (French), 1761.