Author: Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Habitat Management Branch
Publisher: Communications Directorate Department of Fisheries & Oceans
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When reviewing project proposals, fish habitat managers must decide whether a harmful alteration, disruption, or destruction (HADD) of fish habitat is likely to result. This document describes a decision framework for making this determination, and whether an authorization under Subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act should be issued. The objective of the framework is to establish a practical and nationally consistent approach for use by habitat managers responsible for such decisions. The framework involves addressing the following: whether fish habitat is present at the project site or in an area potentially impacted by the project; whether the proposed project could cause HADD of fish habitat; whether the impacts to fish habitat could be fully mitigated; whether the HADD be authorized; and whether the HADD can be compensated. Relevant details and issues related to the framework are discussed, and a description of a simple conceptual model for determining what constitutes a HADD of fish habitat is included. A glossary is appended.