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Impact Assessment Act Report
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This guide to offshore wind law and policy in Newfoundland and Labrador provides an overview of the law and policy regimes that govern offshore wind regulation under the CAN-NL Accord Acts. It is intended to be an accessible introduction to offshore wind regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador, and it does not cover every detail of the applicable laws and policies.
This Guide to Offshore Wind Law and Policy in Nova Scotia provides an overview of the law and policy regimes that govern offshore wind regulation under the CAN-NS Accord Acts. It is intended to be an accessible introduction to offshore wind regulation in Nova Scotia, and it does not cover every detail of the applicable laws and policies.