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EIA Ch. 2

TermDefinition
Description Proposed project is DESCRIBED IN DETAIL by the proponent in a written document, which is then reviewed by the government.
Screening The determination of whether an EA is REQUIRED OR NOT prior to the start of the proposed project.
Scoping The determination of the MAIN BOUNDARIES of the assessment to be completed.
Assessment The PREPARATION of the EA document(s). e.g. EPR, EIS, EIA
Review REVISION of the EA document(s) by the public and those with technical expertise.
Decision The Minister CONCLUDES whether: 1. The project may proceed (yes). 2. Additional conditions must be met (maybe). 3. The project may NOT proceed (no).
Management The implementation of MITIGATION and/or ENHANCEMENT measures.
Monitoring Data collection in order to CHECK FOR COMPLIANCE.
Auditing A REVIEW of the accuracy of the predictions made, as well as ensuring that the EIA process is STILL BEING ADHERED TO.
Decision-making factors 1. Project description. 2. Proponent's environmental history. 3. Suitability to local resources. 4. Vicinity's environmental sensitivity. 5. Impact confinement. 6. Whether the technology to be used is environmentally sound.
Provincial government Ensures that all licenses and permits are in place.
1. The amount of detail included in the registration document. 2. Environmental soundness and responsibility of the technology to be used. 3. Nature of technology to be used (proven, unproven, experimental). Factors that may be considered in deciding whether a project WILL BE APPROVED (i.e. screening of the EPR).
Minister decides there may be significant adverse environmental effects caused by the project, or if public concern is high enough. An EIS shall be required.
1. Government policies in place to address public concern. 2. Whether original field data is required. 3. Presence of excessive amounts of hazardous waste 4. Level of effects on rare or endangered species. 5. Economic importance of project. Factors that may be considered in deciding whether the project CAN PROCEED (i.e. screening of the EIS).
If no 5-year operational plan exists in a forest management district where harvesting is occurring, the project need not be registered until a plan exists for that area. Grandfather clause which is an exception to the EIA process.
2 hectares. Limit for a project proposing the removal of peat.
For personal use only. The purpose of a portable seafood processing facility that is an exception to the EIA process.
120m³. Limit for a lumber production project which is an exception to the EIA process.
Portable. Asphalt plants which are exceptions to the EIA process
1. Tire retreading and rebuilding. 2. Scrap sellers if materials are to be reused or recycled. 3. Privately-owned metal shops for the repair of fishing vessels. Facilities which are considered exceptions to the EIA process.
Temporary. Waste storage facilities (hazardous or not) are only exceptions to the EIA process if they meet this criteria.
Entirely enclosed within a previous development plan or have been previously designated by the government. Spectator/recreational facilities and parks are considered exceptions to the EIA process if they meet this criteria.
Crown land. If this is designated for cottage/cabin or other recreational use by a previous development plan, it is considered an exception to the EIA process (unless it exceeds 10 hectares).
High water marks. If a project scope falls within 200m of these, an EIA will be required.
Aquaculture. If installing permanent traps, whether on shore or in the water, these facilities are subject to an EIA.
Forests. The application of pesticides to these, as well as the establishment of these where one did not previously exist are both examples of projects which will require an EIA.
1. Crude oil, natural gas or petroleum-based. 2. Mining operations. 3. Construction of nuclear facilities. 4. Construction of railways, yards, service depots, etc. 5. Animal-feed and animal production and processing. 6. Breweries/Distilleries. Projects which will always require an EIA.
50 hectares. If the scope of an electrical power generation project which requires the flooding of lands or any project requiring the drainage or clearing of lands exceeding this, there is a need for an EIA to be completed.
1 megawatt. If the output from a proposed project exceeds this, an EIA is required.
500m. If power or telephone corridors are to be relocated further than this from their current location, an EIA shall be required.
Breakwaters, dikes, levees, flood control devices and canals. If these exceed 100m in length and 3m in width, an EIA must be completed.
Watercourses. Modification of more than 1km of these requires an EIA to be completed.
1000m³. The excavation of a tunnel, shaft, portal or cavern during which the material to be removed exceeds this, an EIA is required.
1. Textiles and leathers. 2. Wood and paper products. 3. Plastic, rubber and non-metallic mineral products. 4. Metal extraction, refining and manufacturing. Facilities dealing with these will require an EIA to be completed prior to their implementation.
2,000,000 L. The limit to the amount of petroleum allowed to be stored at a wholesaler/distribution facility without requiring the completion of an EIA.
Permanent. These are the only types of land or water airports that require the conduction of an EIA.
5000 people. Disposal sites serving less than this many do not require an EIA.
1. Spectator sports-recreational industries covering 10+ hectares or where the trail length exceeds 10km. 2. Marinas, inclined railways, aerial lifts or tows. 3. Golf courses greater than 50 hectares. 4. Campgrounds, travel trailer parks, etc. Facilities fitting this description will require an EIA.
Exotic or non-native species. If a project proposes the relocation of these, then an EIA is required.
Which physical works fall within the scope of the proposed project and which actions related to those physical works fall within the boundaries of the project. In determining the scope of a PROJECT, the RA must consider this.
Interdependence. This occurs when the principle project could not proceed without another physical work or activity occurring.
Linkage Occurs if the decision to undertake the principle project inevitable leads to the decision to undertake another physical work or activity.
Proximity. If the geographic study areas developed overlap, then two projects may be considered to form a single project.
Construction, operation, modification, decommissioning or abandonment. These aspects must be included as part of an EA, as they are relevant to the physical work of a project.
Environmental effects, as well as their scope. In determining the scope of an ASSESSMENT, these must be included.
1. The effects of malfunctions and/or accidents. 2. Cumulative environmental effects. 3. The significance of the environmental effects. 4. Public comments. 5. Technically and economically feasible measures. Factors to be considered during both screening AND comprehensive study.
1. Purpose of the project. 2. Alternatives (technically and economically feasible). 3. Effects on the capacity of renewable resources. 4. The need for any follow-up projects. 5. Geographical and time constraints. Factors to be considered ONLY during comprehensive study.
Alternative means. Methods of a similar technical character or methods that are functionally the same.
Alternative to the project. Functionally different ways of achieving the same end.
Categories of interested parties. 1. Expert federal department. 2. Other federal authorities. 3. Provincial, territorial and/or municipal governments. 4. Private sector organizations. 5. Public.
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