ERS215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Potash, High-Occupancy Vehicle Lane

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Environment and Resource Studies
• Course: ERS215
• Professor: Denis Kirchhoff

Document Summary

It tells us if we need an ea and if yes, which type. It ensures that unnecessary assessments are not carried out, projects warranting assessment are not overlooked, projects with significant effects are not overlooked and no projects can proceed without an understanding of the consequences. The outcomes are: ea is not required, ea is required, limited ea (streamlined) is required (e. g. , class. Allows for better consideration of the particular features of the local and regional environment. Allows for common sense and good judgement. Places inflexible rules on a variable environment does not consider the particular features of the environment. Less room for common sense or good judgement. Inconsistent and difficult to defend if screening criteria used is vague. Does not consider the particular features of the local and regional environment. Threshold-based screening system in combination with case-by- case considerations. Comprehensive study ea: if project listed in comprehensive study. Ceaa 2012: has a project list (with thresholds) called the regulations.