Guidelines for an Environmental Assessment

Proponents should apply for an assessment:

• if the project appears to be a development under The Environmental Assessment Act, (the Act);
• if there is uncertainty whether it is a development. The ministry will screen the proposed project to determine if an assessment is required; or
• if they wish to propose a change to an existing development that received Ministerial Approval.

Proponent Self-Assessment has been designed to help clients with a preliminary review of the expected impacts of a proposed project on the environment.

Appendix A in the Technical Proposal Guidelines includes a checklist of questions intended to provide clarity to proponents in assessing whether a project requires a formal review and Ministerial Determination.

• Technical Proposal Guidelines – a guide to assessing projects and preparing proposals under the Act
• Proponent Consultation Guidelines – Guidelines for Engaging and Consulting with First Nations and Métis Communities in relation to Environmental Assessment in Saskatchewan
• Terms of Reference Guidelines – A guide to developing the terms of reference for a proposed project (or ‘development’) under the Act.
• Technical Review Guidelines – A guide to the technical review process for Environmental Impact Assessments within Saskatchewan under the Act.

Sector Specific Guidelines – Guidance for activities in Oil and Gas and Mineral Exploration under the Act.

• Environmental Review Guidelines for Oil and Gas Activities - These guidelines describe the Ministry of Environment’s environmental review of oil and gas activities and outline the level of review required for various types of oil and gas projects in Saskatchewan.  This document also includes guidelines for the preparation of an Oil and Gas Project Proposal for submission to the ministry.

• Guidelines for the Preparation of As-Built Reports - These guidelines will assist developers in preparing as-built reports by identifying what should be included in an as-built report and the process to follow. 

• Mineral Exploration Guidelines for Saskatchewan - Guidelines to assist government and industry in the planning, initiation, completion, and approval process for activities on land administered by the Ministry.
• Wildlife Siting Guidelines for Saskatchewan Wind Energy Projects - Guidelines to provide advice to developers on siting considerations for Wind Energy Projects.