cover image: A framework for the scientific assessment of potential project impacts on birds : Cadre pour l'évaluation scientifique des impacts potentiels des projets sur les oiseaux

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A framework for the scientific assessment of potential project impacts on birds : Cadre pour l'évaluation scientifique des impacts potentiels des projets sur les oiseaux

2009

The next critical step is the development of ecological hypotheses, and a conceptual model that sets the stage for the development of cost-effective sampling design, statistical analyses, testing of hypotheses and interpretation of results. [...] The January 27, 2009 decision of the Joint Review Panel, established by the Federal Minister of the Environment and the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, was that the application by EnCana for licenses to drill three wells lacked complete and up-to-date pre- disturbance assessments for the proposed drilling sites. [...] Given this shortcoming, the Panel was unable to fully assess the potential environmental impacts of the three proposed wells, as required by Section 3 of the Energy Resources Conservation Act and accordingly, the Panel found that it was not in the public interest to approve the three-well application at the time. [...] The purpose of the MBCA is the protection and conservation of migratory birds as individuals and as populations. [...] The types and amount of information that should be included in EA documents, and that are necessary to derive scientifically and publically defensible conclusions, are dependent on the specifics of the project and have a direct relationship with the potential for adverse effects (CEA Agency 2007a,b,c,d).
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Authors

Hanson, Alan R

ISBN
9781100153056 9781100153018
Published in
Canada

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