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The department also noted that since one area the company studied is inaccessible to Atlantic salmon, it “may not be the most appropriate or practical approach” to use Atlantic salmon as an index for the quality and productivity of the water bodies.
Environment and Climate Change Canada drew attention to the company’s statement that the tailings management facility is positioned to limit interactions with fish-bearing water bodies to the “maximum practical extent.”
“Maximum practical extent” is not an option, the department said, noting that if the tailings management facility is on waters frequented by fish, the company would be required to go through a separate amendment process.