Phase 2A of the Study was launched in the Fall of 2009 and was completed in June 2010.
Phase 2B is anticipated to begin late Fall 2010. The approvals process for the EA Study is expected to extend at least until the end of 2013. Phase 2B’s mandate includes the provision of the remaining environmental assessment services. Deliverables consist of:
- An EA Study, in accordance with the Study Design Report developed in Phase 2A. This includes documentation of existing conditions; preliminary design drawings; scoping of issues and parameters; detailed evaluation criteria; results of evaluation of alternatives; identification of mitigation measures and enhancement opportunities; environmental management plans; property requirements; cost estimates; results of consultations with stakeholders including the public; and recommended Project corridor including implementation strategy; and
- A Screening Report: The Screening Report is the decision document of the expert and regulatory federal departments respecting their joint position on the significance of potential adverse environmental effects with mitigation. Generally, the Screening Report presents a summary of the major issues addressed in the environmental assessment and may reject, modify or add to the mitigation measures recommended by the consultant following its completion of the environmental assessment.
A formal notice will be issued once Phase 2B is launched. Register here to receive a notice of Phase 2B’s commencement.