Step 1: Site identification
- 1: Site identification
- 2: Historical review
- 3: Initial testing program
- 4: Initial site classification
- 5: Detailed testing program
- 6: Site reclassification
- 7: Develop remediation/risk management strategy
- 8: Implement remediation/risk management strategy
- 9: Confirmatory sampling
- 10: Long term monitoring
During site identification, use available information to identify suspect sites for further investigation, or to rule out sites that are not contaminated. If a site is not contaminated, then no action is required. If contamination is suspected at a site, then further investigation through Step 2 is required.
How to prepare
- contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada expert support to discuss assessment activities and expectations associated with assessment
- review site information
What to do
- Identify the following:
- waterbodies at or near the site
- potential for fish and fish habitat at or near the site
- potential sensitive aquatic ecosystem components
- potential for aquatic species listed under the Species At Risk Act (SARA) at or near the site
- Seek provincial or territorial guidance if considering divestiture
How Fisheries and Oceans Canada Expert Support helps
- assist with the identification of:
- fish and fish habitat concerns on or near the site
- sensitive aquatic ecosystem components
- aquatic species listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) and critical habitat
- additional information requirements
- provide information on past DFO involvement at the site (such as studies, Fisheries Act authorizations and associated requirements, letters of advice, fishery closures, etc.)
- provide advice on DFO regulatory responsibilities and processes
- provide assistance in applying the Framework for Addressing and Managing Aquatic Contaminated Sites under the FCSAP
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