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On June 29, 2012, the Fisheries Act was amended. Policy and regulations are now being developed to support the new fisheries protection provisions of the Act (which are not yet in force). The existing guidance and policies continue to apply. For more information, see Changes to the Fisheries Act.

Appendix C: National List of Operational Statements for Activities with Low Risk to Fish and Fish Habitat

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Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects and the Fisheries Act Purpose of This Document Proponent Responsibilities in Developing and Submitting Infrastructure Funding Proposals DFO Review and Approval of Infrastructure Project Proposals Review Under Canada's Fisheries Act? Project Review by DFO Project Approval Decisions Under the Fisheries Act Follow-up and Monitoring Appendix A : Information Submission Requirements for Projects Reviewed by DFO Appendix B : Developing and Implementing a Compensation Plan for a HADD Authorized Under the Fisheries Act Appendix C : National List of Operational Statements for Activities with Low Risk to Fish and Fish Habitat Appendix D : DFO Regional Contacts
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A series of Operational Statements (OS) has been developed to streamline the Habitat Management Program's (HMP) regulatory review of low risk activities. The OS outlines measures and conditions to avoid the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) to fish habitat and maintain compliance with subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. Proponents are not required to submit their proposal for review by DFO if all impacts to fish habitat caused by a project are addressed and the Proponent incorporates the measures and conditions outlined in the OS into the project plans. Proponents are asked to complete the Notification Form for work associated with the OS, and send it to the local DFO office.

The Operational Statements were developed by the HMP and were adapted in each DFO Region to complement existing Provincial and Territorial legislation and standards and specific environmental conditions. The OS also reflect input from federal, provincial and territorial regulatory partners and stakeholders (e.g., industry, resource users, etc.).

An Operational Statement may apply to a variety of infrastructure projects. Use the links below (where available) to review the individual OS that have been developed for use in each Province or Territory. All Operational Statements are available electronically on the DFO website.

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