Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. The Proponent is proposing the preparation of a site for, and the construction, operation, decommissioning and abandonment, of the Project components and activities for a Deep Geologic Repository for Low and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste at the Xxxxx Nuclear Site at Kincardine, Ontario. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review in relation to the Project as follows: • DFO CNSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant NSCA. The CNSC as the Responsible Authority (RA) will ensure that an EA is completed as defined under the CEAA. The CNSC will also coordinate the federal input for the EA in relation to the CEAA, is a responsible authority Project. The CNSC will also act as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (RAsee Xxxxx XX). DFO may be ; • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Environment Canada (EC) are Federal Authorities under the CEAA and are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project andProject, on request, and upon request shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe RA or the JRP (see Xxxxx X); • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to may be considered a Federal Authority under the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project Project, and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsCNSC or JRP (see Xxxxx X); • The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency Agency) has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to under the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown JRP (see Annex V); • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has advisory responsibilities in regard to Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Projectsee Xxxxx X); and, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Memorandum of Understanding for the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)) and Cabinet Directive. The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project Project, to ensure adherence to the service standards and the respective roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding Additionally, the roles MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with other federal entities, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal engagement and responsibilities of the Partiesconsultation, please (see the applicable AnnexesXxxxx X).
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • The CEA Agency will exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Responsible Authorities (RAs) in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister of the Environment is provided with the comprehensive study report, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in subsection 11.01(3) of the CEAA. In addition, the CEA Agency has administrative responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the ProjectCEA Agency; • Environment Canada (EC) and ), Health Canada (HC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FAs) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsCEA Agency; • The CEA Agency Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to support the CEAA in support Government of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA Canada’s Aboriginal consultation activities in relation to the Project; and, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Xxxxxxx XXX, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe JRP; • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA application form for a review under the NWPA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA, the information described in the NWPA application form must be submitted to TC at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the EIS and the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe JRP; • PWGSC NRCan has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Explosives Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the ProjectJRP; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada is a federal authority (HCFA) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to under the CEAA and may be is in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project proposed project, and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; and EC has responsibilities concerning proposed amendments to the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) under the Fisheries Act; • Parks Canada (PC) and Health Canada (HC) are FAs pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FAs) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the JRP; • Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal consultation activities in relation to the Project; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EAEA and the JRP. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager Federal Participation Coordinator, the Panel Secretariat, and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project; and, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Xxxxxxx XXX, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO may be The NEB will form the JRP Secretariat in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge concert with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsCanadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency); • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement Agreement, this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the NEB application, which includes the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe RAs and/or the JRP. A voluntary TERMPOL Review Process (Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transhipment Sites) chaired by TC has also been initiated by Xxxxxxxx; • PWGSC DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Fisheries Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may DFO is also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, RAs and/or the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityJRP; • Indian INAC has regulatory and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the Indian Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, and will participate as a likely is an RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s 's Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment EC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and, pursuant to the CEAA, may be an RA. EC is in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs and/or the JRP; • CTA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Transportation Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, may be an RA; • Natural Resources Canada (EC) and NRCan), Health Canada (HC) and Parks Canada Agency (PCA) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsRAs and/or the JRP. Additionally, NRCan will manage the submission of the Certificate to the Minister of Natural Resources and Governor-in-Council (GIC); • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EAEA and the JRP. The CEA Agency will form the JRP Secretariat in concert with NEB staff. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager Federal Participation Coordinator and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project; and, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the its associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. The Project is the preparation of a site for, and the construction, operation, refurbishment (if required), decommissioning and abandonment of two new nuclear power reactors in the Lake Erie Industrial Park in Nanticoke, Haldimand County, Ontario. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review in relation to the Project, as follows: • DFO CNSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), and, pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(d) of the CEAA, is an RA (see Annex IV). The CNSC will coordinate the federal input for the EA in relation to the Project. The CNSC will also act as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (see Annex III). • TC may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA), and therefore, pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(d) of the CEAA, is a responsible authority likely RA. TC requires a Navigation Impact Assessment (RANIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires all the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet timelines in this Agreement, this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO TC may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsRAs and/or the Panel, upon request (see Annex V); • TC has regulatory Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC) and statutory responsibilities Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) are Federal Authorities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA CEAA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project andProject, on request, and upon request shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe RAs and/or the Panel (see Annex VI); • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to may be considered a Federal Authority under the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project Project, and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsRAs and/or the Panel (see Annex VI); • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) may be considered a Federal Authority under the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project, and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs and/or the Panel (see Annex VI); • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has advisory responsibilities in regard to Aboriginal engagement and consultation (see Annex III); • The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency has Agency) will have administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to under the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator Panel (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Projectsee Annex VI), and will coordinate exercise a Crown oversight role in regard to Aboriginal engagement and consultation (see Annex III), unless the federal input into Minister of the provincial EAEnvironment approves a fully substituted panel process under the NSCA; and, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and (i.e., the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOUCabinet Directive). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project Project, to ensure adherence to the service standards and the respective roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles , and responsibilities of the Parties, please will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges (see the applicable AnnexesAnnex VI).
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • The CEA Agency shall exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Responsible Authorities (RAs) in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister of the Environment is provided with the comprehensive study report, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in subsection 11.01(3) of the CEAA. In addition, the CEA Agency has administrative responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency shall act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and shall coordinate federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible. • DFO has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely responsible authority (RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; the CEA Agency. • TC has NRCan may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) andExplosives Act, and pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC NRCan may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe CEA Agency; • PWGSC Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal consultation activities in relation to the Project. • Environment Canada (EC) may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities to amend the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act Fisheries Act. EC is a federal authority (FRPFIAFA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory CEAA and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FAs) and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe CEA Agency. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will shall provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project Project, to ensure adherence to compliance with the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.refer to Annexes III, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO ● NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries National Energy Board Act (NEBA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA)) and will conduct a hearing process as defined by the NEBA; ● TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. DFO TC will participate within, and contribute to, the broader NEB-led EA to fulfill its EA obligations to the extent possible. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application form for a review under the NWPA/NEBA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA/NEBA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA, the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application must be submitted to TC at the latest concurrent with the filing of the NEB application. The Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on requestrequest or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has regulatory ● Fisheries and statutory responsibilities under Oceans Canada (DFO) is a federal authority (FA) pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection Act CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (NWPAexpert FA) and, upon request or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs. In addition, DFO will participate in the NEB-led EA process to generate the information required to discharge any EA responsibilities pursuant to CEAA it may have in relation to the CEAAProject should a primary or contingency crossing methodology proposed by the Proponent require an authorization to allow the harmful alteration, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component disruption or destruction of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application formfish habitat. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of an application for the Environmental Impact Statement Certificate pursuant to s. 52 of the NEBA (EISCertificate application). TC may be in possession of specialist or ; ● Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC), and Health Canada (HC) are expert information or knowledge with respect FAs pursuant to the Project andCEAA and will upon request or may under their own prerogatives, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under . Additionally, NRCan will manage the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 submission of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment RegulationsCertificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the Certificate), is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession by the Minister of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect NRCan to Treasury Board for the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For approval of the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityGovernor- in-Council; • Indian ● Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Affairs Development Canada (INACAANDC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • ● The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. Additionally, the MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with the Parties, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal consultation. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Xxxxxxx XXX, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO ● NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries National Energy Board Act (NEBA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA)) and will conduct a hearing process as defined by the NEBA; ● TC may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. DFO TC will participate within, and contribute to, the broader NEB-led EA to fulfill its EA obligations to the extent possible. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application form for a review under the NWPA/NEBA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA/NEBA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA/NEBA, the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application must be submitted to TC at the latest concurrent with the filing of the NEB application. The Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on requestrequest or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has ● The CTA may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Canada Transportation Act (NWPACT Act) and the CEAA. The CTA is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that operates like a court and is responsible for resolving disputes related to various aspects of transportation. The CTA will become an RA in a case of a dispute between the Proponent and a federal railway over a crossing, its maintenance and construction. Should no agreement be reached between the parties, either party could ask the CTA to resolve the dispute and issue an order authorizing the crossing; ● Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is a federal authority (FA) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon request or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs. In addition, DFO will participate in the NEB-led EA process to generate the information required to discharge any EA responsibilities pursuant to CEAA it may have in relation to the CEAAProject should a primary or contingency crossing methodology proposed by the Proponent require an authorization to allow the harmful alteration, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component disruption or destruction of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application formfish habitat. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of an application for the Environmental Impact Statement Certificate pursuant to s. 52 of the NEBA (EISCertificate application). TC may be in possession of specialist or ; ● Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC), and Health Canada (HC) are expert information or knowledge with respect FAs pursuant to the Project andCEAA and will upon request or may under their own prerogatives, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under . Additionally, NRCan will manage the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 submission of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment RegulationsCertificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the Certificate), is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession by the Minister of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect NRCan to Treasury Board for the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For approval of the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityGovernor- in-Council; • Indian ● Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Affairs Development Canada (INACAANDC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • ● The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. Additionally, the MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with the Parties, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal consultation. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Xxxxxxx XXX, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO may be The NEB will form the JRP Secretariat in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge concert with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsCanadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency); • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement Agreement, this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the NEB application, which includes the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe RAs and/or the JRP. A voluntary TERMPOL Review Process (Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transhipment Sites) chaired by TC has also been initiated by Xxxxxxxx; • PWGSC DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Fisheries Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may DFO is also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, RAs and/or the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityJRP; • Indian INAC has regulatory and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the Indian Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, and will participate as a likely is an RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment EC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and, pursuant to the CEAA, may be an RA. EC is in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs and/or the JRP; • CTA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Transportation Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, may be an RA; • Natural Resources Canada (EC) and NRCan), Health Canada (HC) and Parks Canada Agency (PCA) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsRAs and/or the JRP. Additionally, NRCan will manage the submission of the Certificate to the Minister of Natural Resources and Governor-in-Council (GIC); • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EAEA and the JRP. The CEA Agency will form the JRP Secretariat in concert with NEB staff. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager Federal Participation Coordinator and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project; and, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the its associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. DFO requires that a responsible authority complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO, at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (RAEIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA application form for a review under the NWPA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA, the information described in the NWPA application form must be submitted to TC, at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the EIS and the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC) and statutory responsibilities under the Health Canada (HC) are Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act Authorities (FRPFIAFAs) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, CEAA and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (expert FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs. • INAC has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal consultation activities in relation to the Project; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the and provincial EA, EA processes to the extent possible; and and, • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Xxxxxxx XXX, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsRAs and/or the CEA Agency; • EC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the International River Improvements Act (IRIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. EC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs and/or the CEA Agency. EC also has responsibilities to amend the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) under the Fisheries Act; • NRCan has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Explosives Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. NRCan may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs and/or the CEA Agency; • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires all the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under RAs and/or the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsCEA Agency; • The CEA Agency will exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the RAs in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister is provided with the comprehensive study report. The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; • Health Canada is a federal authority (FA) pursuant to the CEAA and is in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs and/or the CEA Agency; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada's Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project, including providing advice on matters related to the NFA; and, • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • ● NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA) and will conduct a hearing process as defined by the NEBA; ● TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. TC will participate within, and contribute to, the broader NEB-led EA to fulfill its EA obligations to the extent possible. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application form for a review under the NWPA/NEBA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA/NEBA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA/NEBA, the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application must be submitted to TC at the latest concurrent with the filing of the Certificate Application. The Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; ● DFO has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (likely RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the NEBA application. DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • TC has regulatory ● Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC), and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act Health Canada (NWPAHC) and, are expert Federal Authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAACEAA and will upon request or may under their own prerogatives, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under . Additionally, NRCan will manage the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 submission of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment RegulationsCertificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the Certificate), is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession by the Minister of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect NRCan to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityTreasury Board for decision by Governor-in-Council; • Indian ● Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Affairs Development Canada (INACAANDC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • ● The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. Additionally, the MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with the Parties, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal consultation. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Annexes III, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • The CEA Agency will exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Responsible Authorities (RAs) in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister of the Environment is provided with the comprehensive study report, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in subsection 11.01(3) of the CEAA. In addition, the CEA Agency has administrative responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; • DFO has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is may be a responsible authority (RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe CEA Agency; • TC has NRCan may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Explosives Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. NRCan may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency; • TC requires all is a Federal Authority (FA) pursuant to the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIACEAA and has regulatory responsibilities under Section 5(3) to be completed as a component of the EANavigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA). To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in A request for approval under the NWPA application form. In must be made during the environmental assessment in order to meet the timelines contained in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)current Project Agreement. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityCEA Agency; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) FAs pursuant to the CEAA and may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FAs) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsCEA Agency; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Projectand, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable AnnexesXxxxxxx XXX, IV, V and VI.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO ● NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries National Energy Board Act (NEBA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA)) and will conduct a hearing process as defined by the NEBA; ● TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. DFO TC will participate within, and contribute to, the broader NEB-led EA to fulfill its EA obligations to the extent possible. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application form for a review under the NWPA/NEBA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA/NEBA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA, the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application must be submitted to TC at the latest concurrent with the filing of the NEB application. The Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on requestrequest or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has regulatory ● Fisheries and statutory responsibilities under Oceans Canada (DFO) is a federal authority (FA) pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection Act CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (NWPAexpert FA) and, upon request or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs. In addition, DFO will participate in the NEB-led EA process to generate the information required to discharge any EA responsibilities pursuant to CEAA it may have in relation to the CEAAProject should a primary or contingency crossing methodology proposed by the Proponent require an authorization to allow the harmful alteration, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component disruption or destruction of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application formfish habitat. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of an application for the Environmental Impact Statement Certificate pursuant to s. 52 of the NEBA (EISCertificate application). TC may be in possession of specialist or ; ● Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC), and Health Canada (HC) are expert information or knowledge with respect FAs pursuant to the Project andCEAA and will upon request or may under their own prerogatives, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under . Additionally, NRCan will manage the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 submission of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment RegulationsCertificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the Certificate), is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession by the Minister of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect NRCan to Treasury Board for the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For approval of the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityGovernor- in-Council; • Indian ● Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Affairs Development Canada (INACAANDC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • ● The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. Additionally, the MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with the Parties, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal consultation. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Annexes III, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • CNSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the NSCA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). The CNSC will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (an RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a an RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires all the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • PWGSC NRCan has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Explosives Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (June 2007). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project Project, to ensure adherence to the service standards and the roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (an RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely an RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the all information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC NRCan has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Explosives Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian INAC has regulatory and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the Indian Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, and will participate as a likely is an RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to respect of the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and(expert FAs), and upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and Manager, the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the C-NLOPB and the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review in relation to the proposed project as follows: • The C-NLOPB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada- Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). The C-NLOPB may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (an RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a an RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the all information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement draft Comprehensive Study Report (EISCSR). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC EC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (FRPFIACEPA, 1999) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA EC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian IC has regulatory and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the Radiocommunication Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, and will participate as a likely is an RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Natural Resources Canada (ECNRCan) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency Agency) has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and Manager, the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EAreview that is being undertaken pursuant to the Accord Acts, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Understanding. The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. Additionally, the MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with the Parties, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal engagement and consultation. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs; • NRCan has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Explosives Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. NRCan may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs; • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a an RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires all the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada's Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • The CEA Agency will exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the RAs in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister is provided with the comprehensive study report. The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and and, • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. The Project is the preparation of a site for, and the construction, operation, refurbishment (if required), decommissioning and abandonment of two new nuclear power reactors in the Lake Erie Industrial Park in Nanticoke, Haldimand County, Ontario. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review in relation to the Project, as follows: • DFO CNSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), and, pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(d) of the CEAA, is an RA (see Xxxxx XX). The CNSC will coordinate the federal input for the EA in relation to the Project. The CNSC will also act as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (see Xxxxx XXX). • TC may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA), and therefore, pursuant to paragraph 5(1)(d) of the CEAA, is a responsible authority likely RA. TC requires a Navigation Impact Assessment (RANIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires all the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet timelines in this Agreement, this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO TC may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsRAs and/or the Panel, upon request (see Annex V); • TC has regulatory Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC) and statutory responsibilities Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) are Federal Authorities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA CEAA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project andProject, on request, and upon request shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe RAs and/or the Panel (see Annex VI); • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to may be considered a Federal Authority under the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project Project, and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsRAs and/or the Panel (see Annex VI); • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) may be considered a Federal Authority under the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project, and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs and/or the Panel (see Annex VI); • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has advisory responsibilities in regard to Aboriginal engagement and consultation (see Xxxxx XXX); • The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency has Agency) will have administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to under the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator Panel (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Projectsee Xxxxx XX), and will coordinate exercise a Crown oversight role in regard to Aboriginal engagement and consultation (see Xxxxx XXX), unless the federal input into Minister of the provincial EAEnvironment approves a fully substituted panel process under the NSCA; and, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and (i.e., the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOUCabinet Directive). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project Project, to ensure adherence to the service standards and the respective roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles , and responsibilities of the Parties, please will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges (see the applicable AnnexesXxxxx XX).
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (an RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely an RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the all information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC NRCan has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Explosives Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian INAC has regulatory and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the Indian Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, and will participate as a likely is an RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to respect of the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and(expert FAs), and upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and Manager, the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • The CEA Agency shall exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Responsible Authorities (RAs) in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister of the Environment is provided with the comprehensive study report, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in subsection 11.01(3) of the CEAA. In addition, the CEA Agency has administrative responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency shall act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and shall coordinate federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible. • DFO has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely responsible authority (RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; the CEA Agency. • TC has NRCan may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) andExplosives Act, and pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC NRCan may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe CEA Agency; • PWGSC Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal consultation activities in relation to the Project. • Environment Canada (EC) may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities to amend the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act Fisheries Act. EC is a federal authority (FRPFIAFA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory CEAA and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FAs) and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe CEA Agency. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will shall provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project Project, to ensure adherence to compliance with the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.refer to Xxxxxxx XXX, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • ● NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA) and will conduct a hearing process as defined by the NEBA; ● TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. TC will participate within, and contribute to, the broader NEB-led EA to fulfill its EA obligations to the extent possible. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application form for a review under the NWPA/NEBA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA/NEBA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA/NEBA, the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application must be submitted to TC at the latest concurrent with the filing of the Certificate Application. The Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; ● DFO has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (likely RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the NEBA application. DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • TC has regulatory ● Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC), and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act Health Canada (NWPAHC) and, are expert Federal Authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAACEAA and will upon request or may under their own prerogatives, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under . Additionally, NRCan will manage the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 submission of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment RegulationsCertificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the Certificate), is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession by the Minister of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect NRCan to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityTreasury Board for decision by Governor-in-Council; • Indian ● Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Affairs Development Canada (INACAANDC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • ● The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. Additionally, the MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with the Parties, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal consultation. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Xxxxxxx XXX, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs; • NRCan has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Explosives Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. NRCan may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs; • TC has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a an RA. TC requires all the information in the a Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires all the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory Environment Canada (EC) and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act Health Canada (FRPFIAHC) and, are federal authorities pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, CEAA and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act (expert FA) and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency and/or RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) The CEA Agency will exercise the powers and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) perform the duties and functions of the RAs in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information until the Minister is provided with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • comprehensive study report. The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and and, • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • The CEA Agency will exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Responsible Authorities (RAs) in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister of the Environment is provided with the comprehensive study report, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in subsection 11.01(3) of the CEAA. In addition, the CEA Agency has administrative responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; • DFO has may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is may be a responsible authority (RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAsthe CEA Agency; • TC has NRCan may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Explosives Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a likely RA. NRCan may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the CEA Agency; • TC requires all is a Federal Authority (FA) pursuant to the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIACEAA and has regulatory responsibilities under Section 5(3) to be completed as a component of the EANavigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA). To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in A request for approval under the NWPA application form. In must be made during the environmental assessment in order to meet the timelines contained in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)current Project Agreement. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityCEA Agency; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) FAs pursuant to the CEAA and may be are in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FAs) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsCEA Agency; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Projectand, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable AnnexesAnnexes III, IV, V and VI.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO ● NEB has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries National Energy Board Act (NEBA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA)) and will conduct a hearing process as defined by the NEBA; ● TC may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and the NEBA and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. DFO TC will participate within, and contribute to, the broader NEB-led EA to fulfill its EA obligations to the extent possible. TC requires that all the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application form for a review under the NWPA/NEBA be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a NWPA/NEBA trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the NWPA/NEBA, the information described in the NWPA/NEBA application must be submitted to TC at the latest concurrent with the filing of the NEB application. The Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) has to be completed as a component of the EA. TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on requestrequest or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has ● The CTA may have regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Canada Transportation Act (NWPACT Act) and the CEAA. The CTA is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that operates like a court and is responsible for resolving disputes related to various aspects of transportation. The CTA will become an RA in a case of a dispute between the Proponent and a federal railway over a crossing, its maintenance and construction. Should no agreement be reached between the parties, either party could ask the CTA to resolve the dispute and issue an order authorizing the crossing; ● Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is a federal authority (FA) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FA) and, upon request or under its own prerogative, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs. In addition, DFO will participate in the NEB-led EA process to generate the information required to discharge any EA responsibilities pursuant to CEAA it may have in relation to the CEAAProject should a primary or contingency crossing methodology proposed by the Proponent require an authorization to allow the harmful alteration, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component disruption or destruction of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application formfish habitat. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of an application for the Environmental Impact Statement Certificate pursuant to s. 52 of the NEBA (EISCertificate application). TC may be in possession of specialist or ; ● Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment Canada (EC), and Health Canada (HC) are expert information or knowledge with respect FAs pursuant to the Project andCEAA and will upon request or may under their own prerogatives, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under . Additionally, NRCan will manage the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 submission of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment RegulationsCertificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (the Certificate), is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession by the Minister of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect NRCan to Treasury Board for the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For approval of the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible AuthorityGovernor- in-Council; • Indian ● Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Affairs Development Canada (INACAANDC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • ● The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. Additionally, the MPMO will provide selective intervention to help address identified challenges and, in collaboration with the Parties, will play an oversight role throughout the federal review in regard to Aboriginal consultation. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Annexes III, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s 's Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the Project; • Environment Canada (EC) and Health Canada (HC) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information with respect to the Project and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAs; • The CEA Agency has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.
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Samples: Project Agreement
Roles and Responsibilities. Based on the information provided by the Proponent, the The following federal departments and agencies have identified an interest in the Project, and will participate in the federal review as follows: • The CEA Agency will exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the Responsible Authorities (RAs) in relation to the Project pursuant to the CEAA until the Minister of the Environment is provided with the comprehensive study report, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in subsection 11.01(3) of the CEAA. In addition, the CEA Agency has administrative responsibilities pursuant to the CEAA in support of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and as the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA in relation to the Project, and will coordinate federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; • DFO has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Fisheries Act and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a responsible authority (RA). DFO requires that a complete application for a Fisheries Act authorization be submitted during the EA phase to confirm whether there is a Fisheries Act trigger. In order to meet the regulatory timelines set out in this Agreement for a review under the Fisheries Act, the information requested in the application must be submitted to DFO at the latest, concurrent with the submission of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). DFO may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • TC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is a RA. TC requires all the information in the Navigation Impact Assessment (NIA) to be completed as a component of the EA. To complete the NIA and make its EA decision, TC requires the information described in the NWPA application form. In order to meet the timelines in this Agreement this information must be submitted no later than the time of submission of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). TC may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs; • PWGSC has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (FRPFIA) and, pursuant to the CEAA, is an RA. These responsibilities may be transferred to NRCan, and therefore NRCan may become an RA. NRCan may also be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and where applicable shall make available that information or knowledge. In the situation where PWGSC transfers its responsibility under the FRPFIA to NRCan, PWGSC will no longer be an RA; • PRPA has regulatory and statutory responsibilities under the Canada Marine Act and, pursuant to section 3 of the Canada Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations, is a prescribed authority. The PRPA may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project and, on request, shall make available that information or knowledge to RAs. For the purposes of this Agreement, the PRPA will be included in the collective term Responsible Authority; • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) may have statutory responsibilities under the CEAA, and will participate as a likely RA. INAC also has advisory responsibilities to support the Government of Canada’s Aboriginal engagement and consultation activities in relation to the ProjectCEA Agency; • Environment Canada (EC) and ), Health Canada (HC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) are federal authorities (FAs) pursuant to the CEAA and may be in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge with respect to the Project (expert FAs) and, upon request, shall make available that information or knowledge to the RAsCEA Agency; • The CEA Agency Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has administrative and advisory responsibilities pursuant to support the CEAA in support Government of the EA. The CEA Agency will act as the EA Manager and the Crown Consultation Coordinator (CCC) for the EA Canada’s Aboriginal consultation activities in relation to the Project; and, and will coordinate the federal input into the provincial EA, to the extent possible; and • The MPMO has administrative and advisory responsibilities under the Cabinet Directive on Improving the Performance of the Regulatory System for Major Resource Projects and the associated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MPMO will provide oversight and advice throughout the entire federal review in relation to the Project to ensure adherence to the service standards and roles and responsibilities of all Parties. For further information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Parties, please see the applicable Annexes.Annexes III, IV and V.
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Samples: Project Agreement