Notice of Impact Assessment Decision with Reasons

Ottawa — October 10, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) decided that an impact assessment is not required for the Hydrogen Ready Power Plant Project (the project) proposed by Eastern Power Inc. (the proponent), located in Ontario.

In accordance with subsection 16(2) of the Impact Assessment Act (the IAA), IAAC has considered each of the following factors:

• the Initial Project Description, and Response to the Summary of Issues as submitted by the proponent pursuant to sections 10 and 15 of the IAA;
• the adverse effects within federal jurisdiction, or the direct or incidental adverse effects, that may be caused by the carrying out of the project;
• adverse impacts that the project may have on the rights of Indigenous Peoples of Canada recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982;

• comments received by IAAC from the public, Indigenous Peoples, and federal authorities, as reflected in the Summary of Issues; and
• whether a means other than an impact assessment exists that would permit a jurisdiction to address the adverse effects within federal jurisdiction, and the direct or incidental adverse effects, that may be caused by the carrying out of the project.

In light of the factors considered, IAAC is of the view that the potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction or direct or incidental adverse effects from the project would be limited or addressed through existing federal and provincial legislative and regulatory frameworks. This includes but is not limited to the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, and Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act and Environmental Protection Act. As a result, IAAC decided that an impact assessment under the IAA is not required for the project.

For further information on this impact assessment, please contact:

Hydrogen Ready Power Plant Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
600-55 York Street
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1R7
Telephone: 416-952-1576
Email: hydrogen-hydrogene@iaac-aeic.gc.ca