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Wabush 3 Open Pit Mine Project Undertaking Release Order (N.L.R. 71/15).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Newfoundland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Noise pollution Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Risk assessment/management EIA Mining Exploration Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Order is made under the Environment Protection Act. In particular, section 3 of the Order establishes that the Wabush 3 Open Pit Mine Project by the IOC is released from environmental assessment. This release is subject to the terms and conditions listed in section 4. The environmental effects monitoring plans shall cover the following valued ecosystem components and be developed to monitor effects as a result of the Wabush 3 Open Pit Mine Project and to ensure that any changes to existing baseline as a result of it are document and mitigated against: i) water resources, ii) air quality, and iii) noise and vibration. The text consists of 4 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act (S.N.L. 2002, c. E-14.2).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2013)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Education, Research, Pesticides, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX