Post-decision Phase Activities — Decision Statement Amendments

As mentioned in the previous module, the Minister has the authority to amend a Decision Statement. To do so, the Minister may:

  • Add, remove or amend a condition, or
  • Modify the designated project’s description

In the circumstance that there is an amendment to the Decision Statement:

  • The determination of public interest cannot be changed
  • A notice of the intended amendment and an invitation for public comment must be posted on the Registry
  • After considering the comments received from the public, the final amendment and reasons for it must be posted on the Registry