Certificate of Authorization

In accordance with the Environment Quality Act, certain activities require authorization from Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs.

The Regulation respecting the application of the Environment Quality Act stipulates that a promoter or user must obtain authorization before carrying out any work involving

• The use of Class 1 pesticides, as established by the Regulation respecting permits and certificates for the sale and use of pesticides (Class 1 pesticides are exempt from registration because they are used for research purposes or contain one of the six following active ingredients: aldrin, aldicarb, chlordane, dieldrin, endrin, and heptachlor)
• The use of pesticides other than phytocides or Bacillus thuringiensis (kurstaki variety) by aircraft, in a forest environment, or for nonagricultural purposes
• The use of pesticides in an aquatic environment having a surface outlet into a drainage basin

Therefore, anyone who wants to carry out a project involving activities set out in the above paragraph must first obtain a certificate of authorization from Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs, in accordance with Section 22 of the Environment Quality Act.

Directive 017 explains what to do and which information must be furnished to obtain a certificate of authorization for projects requiring the use of pesticides.