Science Response 2010/007
Science Review of a Preconstruction Caged Bivalve Study for the Marine Baseline Monitoring Program at Sydney Harbour, Nova Scotia
Context
At the end of December 2009, the Environmental Assessment and Major Projects (EAMP) division of the Oceans, Habitat, and Species at Risk Branch in the Maritimes Region requested that DFO Maritimes Science undertake a review of a document entitled “Marine Baseline Monitoring Program for Preconstruction Caged Bivalve Study.” EAMP requested DFO Science advice on the report related to two issues:
- Is the design of the environmental effects monitoring (EEM) program effective in determining any potential negative environment effects from the Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Sites Remediation Project?
- Do the results of the EEM reflect the prediction of no significant adverse environmental effects in Sydney Harbour from the Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Sites Remediation Project?
This information will be used to refine the EEM program and/or adjust mitigation measures to ensure environmental protection objectives are met. It was requested that a response be provided within a few weeks. Given the short timeframe for review, DFO’s Science Special Response Process was used.
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