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Flipi Gas-Fired Generation Project, Alberta, Early Decision, No Further Assessment

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) completed a section 16 early decision review of TransAlta Corporation's Flipi Gas-Fired Generation Project in 64 days, determining that no further assessment under the Impact Assessment Act is required. IAAC found that potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through existing federal and provincial legislation, including the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, and Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Historical Resources Act, Hydro and Electric Energy Act, and Water Act. TransAlta must now seek any necessary federal and provincial authorizations and permits to proceed with the 460-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas facility located approximately 18 km southwest of Rimbey, Alberta.