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These documents provide guidance to the legislated obligations for federal environmental assessments under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (prior to amendment in 2003 by Bill C-9).

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Guidance materials list

The following lists guidance materials in support of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act:

Guides

• Responsible Authority's Guide (November 1994)
• Reference Guide: The Public Registry (November 1994)
• Reference Guide: The Federal Coordination Regulations (July 1997)
• The Citizen's Guide (1994)
• Guide to the Preparation of a Comprehensive Study for Proponents and Responsible Authorities (May 1997)

Operational policy statements

• Follow-up Programs under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (October 2002)
• Using the Class Screening Process under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (June 2000)

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