Decision

Once the Administrator has received the Review Committee’s recommendation, he either refuses the project, or approves it and issues a certificate of authorization. Note that the register of all certificates of authorization issued since January 1, 2000 is available online on the MELCCFP website.

If the Administrator cannot accept the Review Committee’s recommendation, he must consult with it before rendering a final decision and informing the proponent. The final decision is also forwarded to the Government of the Cree Nation.

 

Subsequent authorizations
Even though the proponent has received a certificate of authorization, he must still obtain any other authorizations required by virtue of Chapter I of the Environment Quality Act.

 

Amendments to the certificate of authorization
If the proponent wishes to make any changes to a project after it has been authorized, he must ask the Administrator for an amendment to the certificate of authorization.
The Administrator forwards this request to the Review Committee, which analyzes the request and if necessary, consults the relevant experts. It can also recommend that the Administrator ask the proponent to respond to additional questions or comments. Finally, the Review Committee recommends that the amendment be authorized or refused. If may also attach certain conditions to the recommendation for approval.