Environmental Appeal Board

The Environmental Appeal Board (EAB) is established under the Environmental Management Act. It is an independent tribunal that hears appeals of certain decisions made by government officials related to environmental issues. The EAB hears appeals under the Environmental Management Act, Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Cap and Trade) Act, Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuels) Act, Integrated Pest Management Act, Water Act, and Wildlife Act.

The decisions that may be appealed to the EAB include:

• permits authorizing the discharge of waste to air, water, or land;
• pollution abatement orders;
• orders related to the remediation of contaminated sites;
• the licensing and use of surface water;
• orders involving changes to stream channels;
• permits, licences, and administrative penalties related to hunting, trapping, angling, guide outfitting, and the possession of wildlife;
• permits, licences and administrative penalties related to certain pesticide uses;
• ground water well drilling; and
• reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and renewable fuel content.

Each Act that provides for appeals to the EAB also specifies who is eligible to appeal a decision to the EAB.