Authorizing routine works, undertakings and activities regulations

Enabling act(s): Fisheries Act

Description of the objective

The purpose of this regulation is to identify classes of works, undertaking and activities and set conditions under which a person can carry them on without contravening the current prohibition under subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act and the proposed prohibitions under subsection 35(1) and 34.4(1) outlined in Bill C-68. Those regulations would be aligned with the proposed subsections 34.4(1) (death of fish) or 35(1) (result in harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat) should Bill C-68 be adopted.

It is anticipated that these regulations will be in place sometime between 2020 and 2025.

Indication of business impacts

There may be business impacts. The “One-for-One” Rule and/or Small Business Lens may apply.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

There is no regulatory cooperation for this initiative

Public consultation opportunities

DFO plans to consult with Industry, stakeholders, Indigenous Groups, Provinces/Territories and the public to inform the development of any future Regulations.

Information on future consultation opportunities for this regulatory proposal will be provided as it becomes available.

Further information

A discussion paper will be developed to support consultation.

Departmental contact

Jane Keenan
Director, Ecosystems Management Policies & Practices
Telephone: 613-990-2574
Email: jane.keenan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan: 2018