Abstract

The Government of New Brunswick recently passed Regulation 87-83 under the Clean Environment Act to provide the legislative framework for Environmental Impact Assessment. The regulation sets out criteria for the scope and nature of the undertakings that have to register with the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment and be screened for potential impact. The major difference between this new regulation and the previous EIA policy is that the requirement for registration and screening now extends to projects proposed by municipalities and private developers, as well as government-sponsored projects. The Environmental Sciences Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment acts as the coordinator in this multidisciplinary planning approach. This paper outlines the EIA process in New Brunswick, with special emphasis on how heritage concerns are addressed.