The Department of Environment is in the process of updating all publications to reflect the changes to the Environmental Assessment Regulations on August 6, 2008. Should you have any questions you may contact:
The Environmental Assessment Branch
Phone: 902-424-3230
Email: ea@gov.ns.ca
The following are publications regarding environmental assessment in Nova Scotia.
Brochures
Guides
- Guide to Considering Climate Change in Project Development in Nova Scotia (PDF: 7mb) - February 2011
- Guide to Considering Climate Change in Environmental Assessments in Nova Scotia (PDF: 4.5mb) - February 2011
- Guide to Engagement with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia
- Proponent's Guide to Environmental Assessment (PDF: 757k)
- Proponent's Guide to Wind Power Projects (PDF: 230k)
- A Citizen's Guide to Environmental Assessment (PDF: 631k)
- Guide to Addressing Wildlife Species and Habitat in an EA Registration Document (PDF: 119k)
- Guide to Preparing an EA Registration Document for Mining Developments in Nova Scotia (PDF: 205k)
- Guide to Preparing an EA Registration Document for Pit and Quarry Developments in Nova Scotia (PDF: 236k)
- Guide for Surface Coal Mine Reclamation Plans (PDF: 174k)
- Guide to the Environment Act (currently under review)
Information Bulletins
- Requirements for Submitting Electronic Copies of Environmental Assessment Documents (PDF: 91k)
- Developments That Require Environmental Assessment (PDF: 133k)
- Regulatory Time Frames for Environmental Assessment (PDF: 567k)
- Fee Schedule For Environmental Assessment (PDF: 81k)