Review of enforcement orders under the International River Improvements Act now goes to the Environmental Protection Tribunal of Canada

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice

The body that handles requests to review enforcement orders issued under this Act has changed. Previously, reviews were directed to the Chief Review Officer (a role now repealed); they are now handled by the Environmental Protection Tribunal of Canada. Persons who receive an enforcement order and wish to challenge it must send their written request to the Tribunal within 30 days. The power to extend that 30-day deadline now rests with the Chairperson of the Tribunal, or a member the Chairperson designates, rather than with the Chief Review Officer. Enforcement officers may still amend, suspend, or cancel an order before the Tribunal receives a review request. Operators subject to enforcement orders under this Act should ensure they direct any review requests to the correct body.

Who this affects: operators of international river improvements (dams, canals, pipelines, etc.) · persons who receive enforcement orders under the Act · enforcement officers administering the Act · environmental compliance and legal teams in water infrastructure sectors