Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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Purpose

To prevent pollution and protect the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development.

Reason of Hearing

Where an Environmental Protection Compliance Order (EPCO) has been issued, the person to whom the EPCO was directed may request a review (s. 256 of CEPA).

Review Officer's Role

The Review Officer may confirm or cancel the EPCO, or amend, suspend, add or delete a term or condition of the EPCO (s. 263 of CEPA).

Next Steps

The Minister or the person to whom the EPCO was directed may appeal the decision of the Review Officer to the Federal Court - Trial Division (s. 269 of CEPA).