The Department of Environment is in the process of updating some of its publications. Should you have any questions you may contact:
The Environmental Assessment Branch
Phone: 902-424-3600
Email: ea@gov.ns.ca
The following are publications regarding environmental assessment in Nova Scotia.
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
- The Role of Proponents in Crown Consultation with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia
- Proponent's Guide to Environmental Assessment (PDF:455k)
- Guide to Preparing an EA Registration Document for Wind Power Projects in Nova Scotia (PDF:494k)
- A Citizen’s Guide to Environmental Assessment (PDF:487k)
- 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:226k)
- Developments That Require Environmental Assessment (PDF:210k)
- Regulatory Time Frames for Environmental Assessment (PDF:177k)
- Fee Schedule For Environmental Assessment (PDF:107k)