Q-2, r. 35.3.1 - Regulation respecting afforestation and reforestation projects eligible for the issuance of offset credits on privately-owned land

Section 1 Disposition versions

2022-12-29

1. With the aim of generating offset credits, whose climate benefits are equivalent to those obtained following a reduction in GHG emissions, through the temporary sequestration of carbon resulting from the creation or increase of forest cover, the object of this Regulation is to

(1)  determine which afforestation and reforestation projects on privately-owned land are eligible for the issuance of offset credits under section 46.8.2 of the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2);

(2)  set the conditions and methods applicable to such projects;

(3)  determine the information and documents that a person or a municipality responsible for the implementation of an eligible project or a project whose eligibility has yet to be determined must keep or file with the Minister.

M.O. 2022-11-17, s. 1.

Not in force

In force: 2022-12-29

1. With the aim of generating offset credits, whose climate benefits are equivalent to those obtained following a reduction in GHG emissions, through the temporary sequestration of carbon resulting from the creation or increase of forest cover, the object of this Regulation is to

(1)  determine which afforestation and reforestation projects on privately-owned land are eligible for the issuance of offset credits under section 46.8.2 of the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2);

(2)  set the conditions and methods applicable to such projects;

(3)  determine the information and documents that a person or a municipality responsible for the implementation of an eligible project or a project whose eligibility has yet to be determined must keep or file with the Minister.

M.O. 2022-11-17, s. 1.