Step 8: Implement remediation/risk management strategy
- 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
In Step 8, the remediation/risk management (R/RM) strategy developed during Step 7 is implemented. Implementing the R/RM strategy should reduce the potential or existing risks to humans and the environment to an acceptable level.
How to prepare
- identify if there are any physical activities, as defined in the Designation of Physical Activity under the Impact Assessment Act, in the project description. If identified, there may be a requirement for a federal impact assessment (IA) in accordance with the Impact Assessment Act.
- identify any other IA regimes (e.g., provincial, territorial)
- identify timing for all works, undertakings or activities to ensure consistency with DFO's timing windows for work taking place in or near water
- ensure that all proposed work is in compliance with DFO-related legislation and that required permits are in place
- review regulatory decisions associated with the site
What to do
- conduct a baseline sampling program
- implement a risk management plan (RMP) and/or remedial action plan (RAP)
- maintain proper documentation, quality control, and good communication with stakeholders
- select appropriate contractors for the R/RM work
- follow planning guidance for measures to protect fish and fish habitat and standards and codes of practice
- comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., impact assessment legislation, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act)
- implement an environmental management plan that includes mitigation and monitoring requirements, potential for accidental events, and contingency planning.
How Fisheries and Oceans Canada Expert Support helps
- provide advice during implementation of the R/RM strategies related to:
- mitigation measures and compliance requirements under the Fisheries Act and other DFO-related legislation
- effectiveness and compliance monitoring
- adaptive management (e.g. unforeseen issues, revisions to the sampling and monitoring plans, etc.)
- provide support to the public engagement process
- provide assistance in applying the Framework for Addressing and Managing Aquatic Contaminated Sites under the FCSAP
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