The Department of Environment and Local Government's (DELG) contaminated sites program covers everything from the release of a contaminant, notifying the department of the release, conducting site assessments, remedial activities and monitoring, and achieving site closure.
The Guideline for the Management of Contaminated Sites Version 3.0, March 2023, commonly referred to as the Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) Guideline or process, is the approach used in New Brunswick for the remediation of contaminated sites.
The Guideline for the Management of Contaminated Sites was developed by the Department of Environment and Local Government (DELG) based on the guiding principles of protection of human health and the environment, as well as the endorsement of a risk-based approach to contaminated site management. It is intended to assist those involved with contaminated site management in understanding their roles and responsibilities from project initiation through to closure of a site.
Reporting a release of a contaminant
Information on reporting a current/active spill or historical contamination.
Property owners
Guidance for property owners on oil tanks and spill prevention.
Public information
To request property based environmental information
Contaminated sites management process
- Guidance
- Submission requirements
- Forms
- Atlantic RBCA
Limited impact release (occurrence)
Guidance on managing a spill as an occurrence
Legislation and regulations
- Clean Environment Act
- Petroleum Handling and Storage Regulation
Contact the contaminated sites program at