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Proposing a coordinated environmental effects monitoring (EEM) program structure for the offshore petroleum industry, Nova Scotia, Canada

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  • Curran, K.J.
  • Wells, P.G.
  • Potter, A.J.

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Environmental effects monitoring (EEM) identifies, quantifies, and compares predicted environmental impacts of a proposed industrial project to those observed after the project has been developed. Several EEM program structures exist, while the structure used by Environment Canada to monitor impacts of the pulp and paper industry has proven to be effective. The aim of this study is to provoke discussion on the development of an effective and coordinated petroleum EEM program structure for the offshore of Nova Scotia, Canada. A structure that supports development of a national EEM program for the petroleum industry is then proposed. Advantages of a coordinated EEM program structure include: (1) reduced cost of the EEM; (2) fewer gaps and less overlapping of responsibilities; (3) fewer calculated risks to the marine environment; and (4) improved environmental safeguards.

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  • Curran, K.J. & Wells, P.G. & Potter, A.J., 2006. "Proposing a coordinated environmental effects monitoring (EEM) program structure for the offshore petroleum industry, Nova Scotia, Canada," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 30(4), pages 400-411, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:marpol:v:30:y:2006:i:4:p:400-411
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