Memorandum of Understanding between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canada Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).

Subject

Environment gen., Fisheries

Keyword

Pollution control Nuclear energy Monitoring Institution EIA Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquatic animals

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The present Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canada Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) outlines areas for cooperation and administration of the Fisheries Act. Under this Understanding DFO will rely on the CNSC to take on responsibilities for the assessment and monitoring of environmental impacts on fish, including species listed in the Species at Risk Act and to make recommendations to DFO related to authorizations under the afore-mentioned Fisheries Act. The Nuclear Safety Commission has always reviewed impacts to the environment, including impacts to fish and fish habitat, under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. Recent projects include the Darlington new nuclear power plant project, the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment and the Key Lake uranium mine licence amendment. Under the Memorandun, the CNSC will ensure its reviews take into consideration the requirements of the revised Fisheries Act.The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans remains accountable for decisions under the habitat provisions of the Fisheries Act and for protecting aquatic species listed under the Species at Risk Act.

Full text

English

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Indigenous peoples, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Plant variety, Endangered species, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Offences/penalties, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2017)

Keyword: Institution, Radiation, Nuclear energy, Pollution control, Hazards, Early warning system, Public health, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Indigenous peoples, Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX