Chap 7 & 8- vocab Flashcards
(28 cards)
administrative law
the legal rules and processes that govern administrative decision-makers
approval-based regimes
regulatory frameworks in which otherwise prohibited activities can occur if govrn’t permission or approval is obtained
judicial review
a court’s review of an administrative tribunal’s decision to ensure that it acted within the powers granted under the legislation and respected the common law rules of natural justice and procedural fairness
media-based regimes
regulatory frameworks that apply to a particular environmental medium, such as water, air.
participation rights
rights of private individuals to be informed and consulted as part of the environmental approval process.
private law
law pertaining to personal rights
public law
law enforced by the state against those who fail to abide by it
quasi-criminal offences
provincial offences punishable by heavy fines and up to 6 months in jail
right to know
the most basic of public participation rights-namely the right to be aware of an issue that could be of public interest
sector-based regimes
regulatory frameworks that apply to a particular sector or specific or specific area, such as energy, endangered species…
whole-facility permitting
an approach to granting permits that involves a review of all the environmental exposures from a particular facility.
absolute liability offences
minor offences where the intention of the offender is not a required element.
administrative orders
orders made by government officials or authorized employees that impose specific requirements on individuals or companies.
balance of probabilities
the standard of proof in a civil proceeding, whereby the plaintiff must convince the court that the allegations are more likely true than untrue.
beyond a reasonable doubt
the standard of proof in a criminal proceeding
command and control
state intervention involving the creation of rules and the enforcement of those rules
construction standard
a government-approved pullution control systme that is to be used for a particular activity or in a specific situation
criminal liability offences
serious offences under the Criminal Code, such as murder
director
an appointee under the Ontario Environmental Protection Act who may issue an administrative order in certain circumstances
environmental approval
permission issued by a government agency/official to carry out an activity that may impact the environment, provided that certain conditions are met
health risk assessment standard
a quality-based standard that involves linking the standard under consideration to the health risks posed
performance standard
a pollution limit imposed on a polluter, where the rule-marker is unconcerned with how the result is achieved
point of impingement
the point at which a pollutant contacts the airspace, ground, or a building at or beyond the property boundary of the source of the pollutant
provincial officer
a government official who carries out enforcement functions.
