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Environmental assessment of shellfish aquaculture projects guidelines for consideration of Environment Canada expertise

These guidelines have been prepared for consultation by environmental assessors and shellfish aquaculture project proponents to help ensure that relevant information & knowledge is incorporated early in the planning & design of a project and in the conduct of an environmental assessment. The introduction describes Environment Canada's mandate related to aquaculture projects. The subsequent guidelines relay the department's recommendations on information to be presented, potential environmental effects to be addressed, and mitigation measures which should be considered in the environmental assessment of each phase of a shellfish aquaculture project. Sections 2 to 5 are specific to each of the individual project phases (site selection, facility design, site preparation & construction, operation & maintenance, decommissioning). Section 6 focusses on how the environment & changes in the environment can impact aquaculture facilities. The final section discusses impact prediction, verification, and follow-up plans.

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