Archived - Bank Head Cove - Basin Dredging

Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision

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Reference Numbers

Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 11-01-60627
Fisheries and Oceans Canada: 11‑SNFL‑NA6‑00004

Environmental Assessment Type

Screening

Responsible or Regulated Authorities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Reasons for a Federal Assessment

On February 21, 2011, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Fisheries and Oceans Canada was the proponent for the project.

Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)

The proposed project involves the dredging of approximately 300 m3 of primarily cobble material from within the harbour basin. As part of this project, the beach face will also be graded and leveled to facilitate the installation of seasonal slipways.

The proposed project involves the dredging of approximately 300 m3 of primarily cobble material from within the harbour basin. The material will be re-used on-site to recharge existing erosion protection on each side of the basin. Grading and leveling of beach material is required in order to facilitate the installation of seasonally deployed small boat slipways, enabling small boat fishermen safe daily access to the fshing grounds. Basin dredging and beach grading and leveling will be carried out using land-based track excavator or bulldozer working along the shoreline above L.N.T. The seasonal slipways are normally constructed of untreated native round timber and are normally installed using manual labour with some assistance of the heavy equipment, if required. Commencement of this project is subject to DFO SCH operational priorities and funding.

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.