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Environmental Assessments & Major Projects (EA∓)

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In recognition of the growth in major projects and the key role the HMP plays in regulating such projects at the federal level, DFO developed and implemented a new management model for the environmental assessment of "major projects" - projects that are complex, multi-jurisdictional and have nationally significant socio-economic implications. This new approach is aimed at strengthening accountabilities at senior levels within the Department, improving interdepartmental co-ordination and communication, improving opportunities to harmonize federal and provincial reviews and facilitating more timely and more effective application of the environmental assessment process.

To support and strengthen this approach, a new organizational model for the management of environmental assessments of major projects was established in National Headquarters and the Regions. This new model also included the development of new policies and protocols that further support the EPMP principles.