3 - Impact Assessment in Canada Flashcards
What is the EARP?
Environmental Assessment Review Process
What was the Berger Inquiry?
An inquiry along the Mackenzie River in the 1970s to develop a pipeline corridor.
Why was the Berger Inquiry significant?
Because on the way Berger collaborated and listened to the Indigenous peoples of the area to fully understand the scope of the projects potential impact.
What are the 5 simplified steps of the Federal Impact Assessment Act?
- Planning
- Impact Statement
- Impact Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Post-Decision
What does UNDRIP stand for?
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Define Screening:
Narrowing the application of EA to projects that require assessment because of the potential for adverse effects or because EA is required by way of certain regulations.
Define a Project List:
A negative list outlining projects for which an EA is not required, and projects that have either mandatory or discretionary requirements for EA.
What are Designated Activities?
Projects for which an EA is required.
When did the Mackenzie Valley / Berger Inquiry happen?
1970
Define Cumulative Effects:
The combined effects of existing conditions and known future conditions
What is the CEAA?
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
What is the IAA?
Impact Assessment Act
What are some purposes of the IAA? (According to the IAAC)
- Sustainability
- Respect the rights of Indigenous peoples
- Protecting environment, health, social and economic conditions.
What are the 5 IAA Federal processes?
- Planning
- Impact Statement
- Impact Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Post-decision
What is the Planning (1) stage triggered by in the federal process?
Triggered by filing of the initial project description.
Define an Impact Statement (2) in terms of the federal process:
Detailed technical statement prepared by the proponent as outlined in the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines
What is an Impact Assessment (3) in terms of the federal process?
Analysis of the impact statement