Registration Number: 2062

Marystown Marbase Cleanerfish Hatchery

Proponent: Marbase Cleanerfish Ltd.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent is planning to construct and operate a commercial lumpfish hatchery in Marystown which will be located within the Marbase Integrated Aquaculture Service Hub (formerly the Marystown Shipyard). The facility will produce approximately 3 million lumpfish annually, which will be sold to Atlantic salmon farming operations. They will be used as “cleanerfish,” a natural, biological method of sea lice control for farmed salmon. The undertaking will involve the renovation of an existing building into a hatchery.

  • December 10, 2019 – The undertaking was registered.
  • January 15, 2020 – Deadline for public comments.
  • January 22, 2020 – Extended deadline for public comments.
  • January 24, 2020 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • January 31, 2020 – Extended due date for Minister’s decision.
  • February 7, 2020 – Extended due date for Minister’s decision.
  • February 17, 2020 – Environmental Preview Report (EPR) is required.
  • April 12, 2020 – EPR Guidelines due to be issued.
  • June 11, 2020 – EPR Guidelines issued.
  • October 20, 2020 – EPR submitted for review.
  • November 24, 2020 – Deadline for public comments on the EPR.
  • December 4, 2020 – The Minister’s decision on the EPR is due.
  • December 10, 2020 – The Minister announced the project is released.

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