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Resource Name Cumulative Effects Assessment Practitioners Guide
Unique File Number 232
Information Type Water Management Programs and Tools
Surface Water A
Aquatic Ecosystem A
Groundwater A
Groundwater & Surface Water A
Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards A
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Limitations dated
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Information Subtype cumulative effects
Organization Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Resource Name Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. 1999. Cumulative Effects Assessment Practitioner's Guide.
Resource Purpose Who is this Guide intended for? This Guide is intended primarily for practitioners who are responsible for preparing Cumulative Effects Assessments (CEAs) as part of a submission to appropriate regulatory bodies for project review. "Practitioners" include consultants, government agencies and proponents. The Guide may also be useful to regulatory bodies and review panels in recognizing what constitutes acceptable and reasonable practice regarding CEAs and in developing appropriate Terms of Reference for the assessments. What is the Purpose of this Guide? The purpose of this Guide is to provide practitioners with: an overview and clarification of current understanding about the practice of CEA; suggestions on practical approaches to complete CEAs that meet statutory requirements and best professional practice; and case studies of approaches used by project proponents for their CEAs.
Type of Information report
How does this help decision making?
Program Status complete
NE Coverage national
Drinking Water Y
Ecosystem Y
Fish Y
Groundwater Y
Public Safety Y
SW Quality Y
SW Quantity Y
Link http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/Content/4/3/9/43952694-0363-4B1E-B2B3-47365FAF1ED7/Cumulative_Effects_Assessment_Practitioners_Guide.pdf
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