3.1 (1) This section applies, (a)  if another jurisdiction imposes requirements with respect to an undertaking to which this Act applies; and (b)  if the Minister considers the requirements imposed by the other jurisdiction to be equivalent to the requirements imposed under this Act.  1996, c. 27, s. 2. Order to vary or dispense (2) The Minister may by order vary or dispense with a requirement imposed under this Act with respect to the undertaking if, (a)  both jurisdictions have agreed to harmonization or substitution of requirements in relation to the undertaking; or (b)  there is an agreement with respect to harmonization or substitutions between the jurisdictions. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (1). Order to impose additional requirements (3) The Minister may by order impose requirements in addition to those imposed under this Act with respect to the undertaking if the condition set out in clause (2) (a) or (b) is satisfied and the additional requirements are being imposed to provide for harmonization or substitution. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (1). Declaration of non-application (3.1) The Minister may by order declare that this Act does not apply with respect to the undertaking and may make the order subject to such conditions as the Minister considers appropriate. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (1). Notice and comment (4) When the Minister proposes to make an order under this section, the Minister shall give adequate public notice of the proposed order and shall ensure that members of the public have an opportunity to comment on it.  1996, c. 27, s. 2; 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (2). Reasons (5) When making an order, the Minister shall give written reasons.  1996, c. 27, s. 2. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 3.1 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3)) Harmonization, substitution 3.1 (1) This section applies if, (a)  another jurisdiction imposes requirements with respect to an undertaking to which this Act applies or with respect to a designated project; and Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 3.1 (1) (a) of the Act is amended by striking out “with respect to an undertaking to which this Act applies or”. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (4)) (b)  the Minister considers the requirements imposed by the other jurisdiction to be equivalent to the requirements imposed by this Act. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3). Order to vary or dispense (2) The Minister may by order vary or dispense with a requirement imposed under this Act with respect to the undertaking or designated project if, (a)  both jurisdictions have agreed to harmonization or substitution of requirements in relation to the undertaking or project; or (b)  there is an agreement with respect to harmonization or substitution between the jurisdictions. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 3.1 (2) of the Act is amended by striking out “undertaking or” wherever it appears. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (5)) Order to impose additional requirements (3) The Minister may by order impose requirements in addition to those imposed under this Act with respect to the undertaking or designated project if the condition set out in clause (2) (a) or (b) is satisfied and the additional requirements are being imposed to provide for harmonization or substitution. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 3.1 (3) of the Act is amended by striking out “undertaking or”. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (6)) Declaration of non-application (4) The Minister may by order declare that this Act does not apply with respect to the undertaking or designated project and may make the order subject to such conditions as the Minister considers appropriate. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 3.1 (4) of the Act is amended by striking out “undertaking or”. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (7)) Notice and comment (5) When the Minister proposes to make an order under this section, the Minister shall give adequate public notice of the proposed order and shall ensure that members of the public have an opportunity to comment on it. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3). Reasons (6) When making an order, the Minister shall give written reasons. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 27, s. 2 - 01/01/1997 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (1, 2) - 21/07/2020; 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 5 (3-7) - not in force