Review Activity

In this module, you received an introduction to the Planning phase. The following exercise gives you the opportunity to test yourself and review the key points. The score you achieve is not recorded, so take your time and use this activity to determine what you have learned and if any areas need further review.

For each of the following questions: read the question; select your response(s); and select Submit to see if you are correct.

Question 1

Which of the following are the prime focus of the Planning phase? Select all that apply.

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Correct! The answers are A, B, and C. Regarding response D, the Agency prepares the Impact Assessment Report by the end of the Impact Assessment phase.

Incorrect. The correct answers are A, B, and C. Regarding response D, the Agency prepares the Impact Assessment Report by the end of the Impact Assessment phase.

Please select a response.

Question 2

Which question must be first answered when the Agency receives the Initial Project Description?

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Correct! The answer is A. The question that must be first answered when the Agency receives the Initial Project Description is: Does the Initial Project Description meet the requirements of the Information and Management of Time Limits Regulations?

Incorrect. The correct answer is A. The question that must be first answered when the Agency receives the Initial Project Description is: Does the Initial Project Description meet the requirements of the Information and Management of Time Limits Regulations?

Please select a response.

Question 3

What will the proponent have to provide to help the Agency answer the question ‘Is an impact assessment required’? Select all that apply.

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Correct! The answers are B and C. Regarding response A, the Agency prepares the Summary of Issues based on the input received from participants.

Incorrect. The correct answers are B and C. Regarding response A, the Agency prepares the Summary of Issues based on the input received from participants.

Please select a response.

Question 4

The key objectives of the Planning phase include determining whether an impact assessment is required, identifying opportunities for collaboration and cooperation, ensuring meaningful engagement and consultation to identify issues of importance and better project design, and preparing plans and guidelines that establish a clear process for all participants. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is true. The key objectives of the Planning phase include early discussion and cooperation with participants to increase clarity of Impact Statement requirements and effectiveness of the overall impact assessment process.

Incorrect. The statement is true. The key objectives of the Planning phase include early discussion and cooperation with participants to increase clarity of Impact Statement requirements and effectiveness of the overall impact assessment process.

Please select a response.

Question 5

When is information posted on the Registry during the Planning phase?

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Correct! The answer is F. All of the above. As you learned in Module 1 of this course, the Agency makes this information available to the public on the Registry to support meaningful public participation throughout the impact assessment process.

Incorrect. The correct answer is F. All of the above. As you learned in Module 1 of this course, the Agency makes this information available to the public on the Registry to support meaningful public participation throughout the impact assessment process.

Please select a response.

Question 6

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Agency finalizes Guidelines and Plans.
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Proponent submits Detailed Project Description and Response to Summary of Issues.
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The Agency accepts the Initial Project Description and posts it to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
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Agency drafts Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Plans.
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Agency prepares Summary of Issues.
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Agency issues Notice of Commencement, Guidelines, and Plans posted.
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Agency determines if impact assessment is required.
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That is right! The answers are steps:

  1. The Agency accepts the Initial Project Description and posts it to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry
  2. Agency prepares Summary of Issues
  3. Proponent submits Detailed Project Description and Response to Summary of Issues
  4. Agency determines if impact assessment is required
  5. Agency drafts Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Plans
  6. Agency finalizes Guidelines and Plans
  7. Agency issues Notice of Commencement, Guidelines and Plans posted

Not exactly. The answers are steps:

  1. The Agency accepts the Initial Project Description and posts it to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry
  2. Agency prepares Summary of Issues
  3. Proponent submits Detailed Project Description and Response to Summary of Issues
  4. Agency determines if impact assessment is required
  5. Agency drafts Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Plans
  6. Agency finalizes Guidelines and Plans
  7. Agency issues Notice of Commencement, Guidelines and Plans posted

Please select a response.

Question 7

What is the maximum length of the Planning phase?

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Correct! The answer is B. From the time the Agency accepts the Initial Project Description and posts it on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry to the time it posts the Notice of Commencement on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry, the time limit for the Planning phase is 180 calendar days. However, the Agency may extend the 180-day Planning phase by up to 90 days at the request of another jurisdiction to enable cooperation with that jurisdiction.

Incorrect. The correct answer is B. From the time the Agency accepts the Initial Project Description and posts it on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry to the time it posts the Notice of Commencement on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry, the time limit for the Planning Phase is 180 calendar days. However, the Agency may extend the 180-day Planning phase by up to 90 days at the request of another jurisdiction to enable cooperation with that jurisdiction.

Please select a response.

Question 8

The Agency is responsible for determining the scope of the factors for all assessments. True or False?

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Correct! The statement is true. The Agency is responsible for determining the scope of the factors for all assessments.

Incorrect. The statement is true. The Agency is responsible for determining the scope of the factors for all assessments.

Please select a response.

Question 9

Which of the following is the proponent responsible for preparing? Select all that apply.

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Correct! The answers are A, B, and D. Regarding response C, the Agency prepares the Summary of Issues.

Incorrect. The correct answers are A, B, and D. Regarding response C, the Agency prepares the Summary of Issues.

Please select a response.

Question 10

Which participants contribute in some way to the Agency’s development of the Cooperation Plan?

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Correct! The answer is A. Other jurisdictions contribute to the Agency’s development of the Cooperation Plan.

Incorrect. The correct answer is A. Other jurisdictions contribute to the Agency’s development of the Cooperation Plan.

Please select a response.

Question 11

Which participants collaborate with the Agency in the development of the Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan?

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Correct! The answer is C. Indigenous groups collaborate with the Agency in the development of the Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan.

Incorrect. The correct answer is C. Indigenous groups collaborate with the Agency in the development of the Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan.

Please select a response.

Question 12

Which participant contributes in some way to the Agency’s development of the Public Participation Plan?

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Correct! The answer is B. The public contributes to the Agency’s development of the Public Participation Plan.

Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The public contributes to the Agency’s development of the Public Participation Plan.

Please select a response.

Question 13

Which participants contribute in some way to the Agency’s development of the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines?

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Correct! The answer is E. All of the above. The Agency develops the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines in consultation with federal authorities, and with participants and experts. These may include contributions from the public, Indigenous groups, and other jurisdictions and other interested parties.

Incorrect. The correct answer is E. All of the above. The Agency develops the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines in consultation with federal authorities, and with participants and experts. These may include contributions from the public, Indigenous groups, and other jurisdictions and other interested parties.

Please select a response.