Archived - Authorization to Construct and Operate a Surface Lease for an access road or for a Natural Gas Well

Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision

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Reference Numbers

Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 08-01-43726
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: E‑5010‑6‑06636‑6416

Environmental Assessment Type

Screening

Responsible or Regulated Authorities

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

Reasons for a Federal Assessment

On November 10, 2008, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada considered providing federal lands.

Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)

A surface lease consisting of a 0 m long access road and 0.81 ha area for drilling and operating a natural gas well will be constructed and maintained for the operating life of the well, then decommissioned and reclaimed before the lease agreement is surrendered.

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.