Riverside Generating Station Project
Summary of Issues
Riverside Generating Station Project
Document reference number: 25
The Summary of Issues outlines the key issues that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) considers relevant for the federal impact assessment process for the Riverside Generating Station Project (the project). The proponent's response to the Summary of Issues will support decision-making by IAAC on whether an impact assessment is required under section 16 of the Impact Assessment Act. If an impact assessment is required, the key issues outlined below and the proponent's response will inform the scope of the impact assessment, and the development of the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and plans, as appropriate.
IAAC was informed by input from federal and provincial authorities, Indigenous groups, and the public received to date on the proponent's Summary of the Initial Project Description. The proponent is encouraged to read all submission on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry Internet site for the project (Reference Number 89801).
The proponent is required to describe how it intends to address the key issues identified below as part of the development of its project. A high-level description is sufficient. Where relevant, the proponent is encouraged to identify if the key issues will be addressed through existing legislative and regulatory frameworks (i.e. legislation or regulation), by proponent commitments to best practices, policies or standards, or both.
Key Issues
Indigenous and Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation
- Clarify the process for meaningful engagement and consultation with Indigenous Peoples potentially affected by the project.
Structures, Sites, or Things of Historical, Archaeological, Paleontological or Architectural Significance to Indigenous Peoples
- Clarify potential project effects, mitigation measures, avoidance measures and any additional investigations on Indigenous Peoples' sites of significance including notification of chance finds.
Indigenous Peoples' Health and Well-being
- Clarify the potential effects to the health of Indigenous Peoples (e.g. changes to drinking water, water sources, air quality and Indigenous use of lands) and provide information on monitoring parameters.
Indigenous Peoples' Rights
- Clarify the process regarding the assessment of the project's impact on rights of Indigenous Peoples.