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Nova Scotia Environment

Salvage Yard Approval

Who Needs This Approval?

Any person or persons who wish to construct or operate a commercial salvage facility which exceeds 0.25 hectares in an area which is used to salvage automobiles, transportation vehicles, or industrial equipment.

Issuing Department / Agency:

Nova Scotia Environment

Where can you get this Approval and / or further information?

Any Regional or District Office of Environment

OR

Head Office
Nova Scotia Environment

Phone:  (902) 424-5300
Fax:  (902) 424-0503
e-mail:  policy@gov.ns.ca

Office Location:
Terminal Road Building
5151 Terminal Road
5th Floor
Halifax, NS

Mailing Address:
PO Box 442
Halifax, NS B3J 2P8
Application Forms & Process:

You can get an application form for this Approval from any Regional or District Office of the Department.  After it has been completed, it is submitted, along with the appropriate fee.

When the Department receives an application, staff review it to see if all the required information is on the form, and if the required supporting information has been provided.  If not, the application package is returned with an explanation as to what is missing.

Once an application has been accepted by the Department as complete, the application form and supporting documentation undergo a technical review and evaluation.   This is to decide if the activity being proposed meets the minimum standards, policies, guidelines, procedures and regulations that are administered by the Department.

If an applicant fails to meet these criteria, staff will tell them which specific criteria have not been met to the satisfaction of the Department.

If an applicant meets all the criteria, the Department will issue an Approval.  This Approval will list any terms and conditions which the applicant must satisfy.

Waiting Period:

Simple approvals: 2 weeks

Complex approvals: Up to a maximum of 60 days

Expiry & Renewal:

This approval is valid for up to 10 years, but must be renewed annually. Renewal notices are sent out  by the Department.

Price: (No tax is charged)

Initial application or annual renewal:  $28.84

Please make cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance.

Related Requirements:

None

Additional Information:

None

Legislative Authority:

The Environment Act, Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1994-95, Chapter 1, Activities Designation Regulations, Petroleum Storage Regulations, Dangerous Goods Management Regulations, Used Oil Regulations and Emergency Spill Regulations


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