Prevention Policies Directory

This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, etc.

This regulation designates lands for Port Hood Station Provincial Park.

This regulation designates lands for Bell Provincial Park.

This regulation designates lands for Bayfield Provincial Park.

This Act governs Nova Scotia's District Health Authorities. The object of the District Health Authorities includes maintaining and improving the health of residents of the district.

This regulation adopts protocols that outline the standards of remediation for contaminated sites. Examples of contaminants include: petroleum hydrocarbons, PAHs, VOCs, and pesticides.

This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.

This regulation deals with workplace health and safety, including: personal protective equipment and threshold limit values of exposure to smoke, gases, vapours, fumes, etc.

In regards to the importation of hydraulic fracturing wastewater, this Act outlines that no person shall import into the Province hydraulic fracturing wastewater from outside the Province or transport hydraulic fracturing wastewater into the Province.

This regulation requires that all skiers and snowboarders wear a properly fitted and securely fastened helmet that meets standards. It also provides requirements for the posting of signage to this effect.

This bylaw designates household hazardous waste as non-collectible. Household hazardous waste includes: insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, paint, gasoline, used motor oil, etc.

This regulation defines fees for various activities related to the environment such as: industrial air emissions fees, fuel and oil approval fees, and pesticide approval fees.

This bylaw prohibits the open burning of rubber tires, plastic, and petroleum products.

This regulation includes a list of allowable pesticides and active ingredients under Section 6 of the Non-essential Pesticides Control Act, SNS 2010, c 6 and does not include glyphosate, diazinon, or malathion.

This Act places prohibitions on the sale and use of pesticides.

This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.

This bylaw includes zoning for recreation/open Space zones, which allow for the development of athletic facilities, parks, playgrounds, and trail systems.

The purpose of this Act is to prohibit exploration for or mining of uranium in order to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and the quality of their environment.

This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.

This bylaw prohibits the discharge of hazardous substances into combined or sanitary sewers and provides concentration maximums for other toxic substances.

This regulation defines fees for various activities related to the environment such as: industrial air emissions fees, fuel and oil approval fees, and pesticide approval fees.

This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.

This Act sets out 21 goals for the province’s 2020 Vision. It includes the adoption of sustainable procurement policy for provincial government departments, reduction in mercury emissions, and adoption of new vehicle emissions standards.

Further to the child sport and recreational activity tax credit outlined in Nova Scotia's Income Tax Act, RSNS 1989, c 217, this regulation designates eligible sport, physical recreation, or physical activity programs or organizations as registered with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.

This regulation outlines to duties of a medical officer of health in reference to the reporting of health hazards.

This regulation establishes limits for air contaminants. They are amended to include national air standard for mercury emissions from coal-fired generating stations.

Section 76 requires that a diver or ADS operator must be protected from health or safety hazards that may be caused by a device emitting electromagnetic or ionizing radiation.

This regulation requires that each Government store and agency store must periodically display a sign that warns women who are pregnant that the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy may cause fetal alcohol syndrome.

This regulation regulates the installation, alteration, and removal of petroleum storage tanks.

This bylaw regulates what can be discharged into the stormwater system. It prohibits: hazardous waste chemicals, fuel, PCBs, pesticides, and radioactive waste. It sets concentration limits for the following substances: arsenic, benzene, ethylbenzene, cadmium, carbon tetrachloride, chromium, lead, and trichloroethylene.

This Act governs Nova Scotia's District Health Authorities. The object of the District Health Authorities includes maintaining and improve the health of residents of the district.

This bylaw prohibits the application and use of pesticides for maintenance of outdoor trees, shrubs, flowers, other ornamental plants, and turf on part of a property used for residential purposes or on municipality’s property.

This regulation states how funding for the Health Research Foundation will be spent.

This bylaw governs the protection of municipal parks, trails, gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, and beaches.

This bylaw governs the collection of solid waste in Halifax. It also designates waste characterized as hazardous by any provincial or federal law, as well as radioactive materials, as 'non-collectible waste'.

This Act establishes the Health Research Foundation whose purpose includes conducting health research in the Province, including the fields of health policy, health promotion and health care.

This bylaw requires that 5% of the total subdivision area will be transferred to the Region of Queens Municipality for parks, playgrounds or similar public purposes.

This bylaw restricts outdoor fires and in particular prohibits the burning of: tires, waste dangerous goods, used oil, wood treated with preservatives, rubber or plastic, and asphalt shingles.

This bylaw designates a location for a public market within the Region of Queens Municipality.

This regulation designates lands for Thomas Raddall Provincial Park.

This regulation requires offshore petroleum installations have a gas release system that ensures personnel are not exposed to radiation above levels prescribed in the legislation.