Archived - Banks Island North Wind Energy Project

Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision

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Reference Number

Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 07-01-35767

Environmental Assessment Type

Screening

Other Assessment Process

Government of British Columbia

Responsible or Regulated Authorities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Transport Canada

Reasons for a Federal Assessment

On November 26, 2007, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Transport Canada considered taking action in relation to paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Navigable Waters Protection Act and 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)

North Coast Wind Energy proposes to construct and operate a wind farm with a total nameplate capacity of 700 MW. The scope of the project for the purpose of the federal EA includes those components for which Transport Canada is contemplating issuing an approval under the Navigable Waters Protection Act, and for which Fisheries and Oceans Canada is contemplating issuing an authorization under the Fisheries Act. Further details on the scope will be posted once more information on the project is known.

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.