Do I need to register to generate hazardous waste? Yes. Generators of hazardous waste must register with the department as a hazardous waste generator. Waste material is considered hazardous if it contains a toxic substance listed in the Environmental Protection Act (Canada)...
Do I need to register to transport hazardous waste? Yes. Companies which transport hazardous waste outside of PEI must register with the Department as a carrier of hazardous material. The most common hazardous materials shipped out of Prince Edward Island include: waste paint...
What is an environmental records review? An environmental records review shares property information related to: incidents of property contamination (e.g. oil spills); presence of underground petroleum storage tanks; status of any environmental protection orders or environmental...
What is shoreline stabilization? In the past, development along PEI’s shoreline was often undertaken with little thought given to the risks associated with erosion or flooding. As a result, many owners of shoreline properties are now faced with three alternatives: Do nothing and...
Do I need a permit to withdraw surface water for irrigation? Yes. A Water Withdrawal Permit is needed to withdraw surface water (from a stream, river or wetland) when the rate of withdrawal is more than 25 m 3/day. Filling a water truck tank for application of crop protectants or...
Are there regulatory requirements for wastewater discharges? Yes, there are several regulatory requirements for wastewater discharges, which vary depending upon the type of discharge. The discharge of wastewater can be categorized into planned and unplanned discharges. How do I...