Phase 2 – Impact Statement

In module 2, we learned that, from the time the Initial Project Description is accepted (Day 1), the Agency has a maximum of 180 days to issue and post a Notice of Commencement as well as the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, the Cooperation Plan, Indigenous Engagement and Partnership Plan, Public Participation Plan, and Permitting Plan.

After the Agency posts the Notice of Commencement, the proponent prepares an Impact Statement based on the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, which set out all the information and studies that are required for the impact assessment. The proponent gathers information through conducting studies and by engaging with Indigenous groups and the public to inform the Impact Statement. The proponent may seek advice from the Agency and federal authorities to better reflect the Guidelines requirements in the Impact Statement.

When completed, the proponent submits the Impact Statement to the Agency. Upon submission:

• The Agency reviews the Impact Statement collaboratively with federal authorities.
• Participants may further comment on Impact Statement.
• The Agency accepts Impact Statement and issues a notice indicating that the proponent has provided all the required information and studies.

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Key Steps and Timelines

1

Consultations and Engagement Continue

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Maximum 3 Years

1

Agency issues Notice of Commencement.

2

Proponent drafts Impact Statement.

3

Proponent submits Impact Statement.

4

The Agency reviews the Impact Statement collaboratively with federal authorities.

5

Participants may further comment on Impact Statement.

6

The Agency accepts Impact Statement and issues a notice indicating that the proponent has provided all the required information and studies.