Archived - Bank stabilization, West of the Yamaska River, Route 231, Saint-Hyacinthe

Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision

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Reference Numbers

Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 07-01-29492
Fisheries and Oceans Canada: 06‑HQUE‑LZ3‑000‑000011

Environmental Assessment Type

Screening

Other Assessment Process

Government of Québec

Responsible or Regulated Authorities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Reasons for a Federal Assessment

On May 28, 2007, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered taking action in relation to subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act.

Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)

The project involves stabilization of two sectors of the bank between Route 231 and the Yamaska River south of the Saint-Hyacinthe and north of Saint-Damase. The project scope includes the following components: - revetment of the bank of the Yamaska River; - all other works, temporary structures or activities directly related to the revetment of the banks and its maintenance (e.g., use of explosives, temporary access roads, deforestation, cofferdams, riprap revetment, fill, revegetation, etc.).

Final Decision

On July 6, 2012, the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 came into force which replaced the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. As a result, there is no longer a requirement to complete the environmental assessment of this project.