Provincial emission cap
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Provincial emission cap - 6 (1) The Provincial annual sulphur dioxide emission cap is - (a) effective April 11, 1995, 189000 t; - (b) effective March 1, 2005, 141 750 t. - (2) A person who owns, operates or is responsible for facilities th...
AI summary Nova Scotia's provincial emission cap sets annual limits for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and mercury emissions. Facilities exceeding 90 tonnes of sulphur dioxide annually must report to the Minister or Administrator, with compliance achievable via emissions trading programs. Exceeding allocations require compensation through emission reductions over three years, with plans submitted for approval.