Hazardous Materials Information Review Act

Marginal note:Hearing of appeal

• 23 (1) An appeal board shall hear an appeal

  • (a) in accordance with the prescribed procedures;

  • (b) on the basis of

    • (i) the record of the screening officer whose decision or order is being appealed,

    • (ii) the statement of appeal, and

    • (iii) any submissions made to the appeal board by the claimant or by any affected party; and

  • (c) where appropriate, having regard to the criteria prescribed pursuant to paragraph 48(1)(a).

• Marginal note:Disposition of appeal

  (2) An appeal board may dispose of an appeal by

  • (a) dismissing the appeal and confirming the decision or order of the screening officer; or

  • (b) allowing the appeal and either varying or rescinding the decision or order being appealed.