How long does an environmental assessment certificate last?
• An EA certificate remains in effect for the life of the project, unless suspended or cancelled by the Minister of Environment for reasons of non-compliance with the BCEAA. All certificates also contain a deadline of between three and five years from the date of issuance for the project to be “substantially started”. If substantive project development has not begun by this deadline, the holder of the certificate can apply for one extension of the deadline for up to five more years. If the project has still not commenced by the new deadline, the certificate expires.
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