Registration Number: 1773

Fermeuse Offshore Marine Base

Proponent: Fermeuse Enterprises Limited

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent has submitted an application for the development of an offshore marine base in Fermeuse Harbour, located in the Town of Fermeuse. The purpose of the undertaking is to service the offshore oil and gas industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The completed facility will consist of 12 berths, a semi-submersible rig servicing quay, multiple laydown areas, crane and heavy lift capabilities and various site buildings for maintenance, administration and other related purposes. The total land area of the completed facility will be approximately 15.3 hectares. Construction is expected to commence in late summer/early fall 2015. The facility is expected to be in operation in late 2016 or early 2017.

  • November 21, 2014 – The undertaking was registered.
  • January 14, 2015 – Deadline for public comments.
  • January 23, 2015 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • February 16, 2015 – Revised – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • March 9, 2015 – Revised – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • March 12, 2015 – Environmental Preview Report (EPR) is required.
  • March 20, 2015 – Environmental Assessment Committee appointed.
  • May 6, 2015 – EPR Guidelines issued.
  • September 16, 2015 – EPR Submitted.
  • November 10, 2015 – Minister’s Decision is due.
  • December 23, 2015 – Additional Information Required.
  • March 22, 2016 – Amendment to the EPR Submitted.
  • May 19, 2016 – Addendum Deficient.
  • November 16, 2016 – Addendum#2 to the EPR submitted.
  • December 20, 2016 –  Deadline for public comments on Addendum#2.
  • December 29, 2016 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • January 18, 2017 – The Minister announced that the project is released
  • December 21, 2022 – The Minister approved the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

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