Archived - Innavik hydroelectric project, electricity generation, Innuksuac River, Inukjuak
Innuksuac, Rivière (QC)
Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision
Archived Content
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Reference Numbers
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 09-01-47574
Fisheries and Oceans Canada: 09‑HQUE‑LZ3‑00124
Transport Canada: ÉE ouvert également
Environmental Assessment Type
Screening
Other Assessment Process
James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement Regime
Responsible or Regulated Authorities
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Transport Canada
Reasons for a Federal Assessment
On May 13, 2009, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered taking action in relation to subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act and Transport Canada considered taking action in relation to section 5 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)
This is an amendment to the scope of the project as a result of the January 21, 2010 Supreme Court of Canada ruling in MiningWatch Canada v. Canada (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans et al.).
The proposal involves the construction of a hydroelectric generating station on the right bank of Innuksuac River near the town of Inukjuak, Nunavik. The proposal is for a run-of-river plant with an installed capacity of 7.5 MW.
The project scope includes the entire project as proposed by the proponent and all associated works and activities required for its implementation.
Final Decision
On July 6, 2012, the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 came into force which replaced the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. As a result, there is no longer a requirement to complete the environmental assessment of this project.
- Date modified: