Environmental Assessment Services

ORTECH can manage your development’s environmental assessment requirements to ensure that all elements are incorporated into the process and are delivered on time and within budgets. Services can include:

• assessment scoping,
• public consultation and outreach,
• confirming project scope and budgets,
• negotiation with federal and provincial agencies, and
• coordination of technical specialists to ensure the project remains on track.

Technical areas include mapping, land use, habitat, geology, hydrology and archeology.

ORTECH is versed and experienced in preparing environmental reports; documenting all findings; and recommending mitigation measures to the public and various government agencies based on a broad range of environmental guidelines, including:

1. Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation for Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario
2. National Energy Board’s (NEB) Filing Manual
3. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) Operational Policy Statement for Preparing Project Descriptions
4. Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) Class Environmental Assessment Process for Realty Activities Other Than Electricity Projects