As a responsible developer of renewable energy projects,
Brookfield Renewable Power wants to ensure that the Gosfield and Comber Wind Projects provide for the protection, conservation and wise management of the surrounding natural, socio-economic and physical environments.
In December 2007, Brookfield Renewable Power completed the Environmental Screening Report (ESR). The public and agency review period ended February 1, 2008 without any “Requests to Elevate” being received.
By completing the ESR, Brookfield Renewable Power has responded to the provisions of two similar, yet distinct environmental screening requirements stipulated by the governing provincial and federal authorities. They are:
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment's Guide to Environmental Assessment Requirements for Electricity Projects (March 2001) as mandated under Ontario Regulation 116/01, the Electricity Projects Regulation
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (“CEAA”) and the requirements identified in the Natural Resources Canada document Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for Screenings of Inland Wind Farms Under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.