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Electricity Projects (O. Reg. 116/01).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Natural gas Enforcement/compliance Pollution control EIA Environmental planning Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulation enforces the Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 18). The Regulation sets out the environmental assessment planning process for some electricity projects (e.g. natural gas) and determines the categories of assessment based on capacity, fuel type and potential for significant environmental effects. It is a proponent-led self-assessment process similar to the Class EA process. Electricity projects that may have relatively benign environmental effects are not subject to any EA requirements. Electricity projects that may have some environmental effects that can be easily mitigated or managed are required to complete the Environmental Screening Process. Electricity projects that are likely to have significant environmental effects are required to complete the EA process as outlined in Part II of the afore-mentioned Act. The text consists of 10 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Assessment Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. E.18).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2020)

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Basic legislation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX