Translation of "Zone d'impact " (French → English) :

Enhanced/reinforced surveillance: this is put in place for a eurozone country in budgetary difficulties when there is a risk of negative spill-over effects on other eurozone countries (due to the interdependence of their markets, particularly for capital).

(Return tabled) Question No. 152 Ms. Kirsty Duncan: With respect to the development of unconventional gas resources, including shale, tight and coal bed methane, and its possible impacts on the environment: (a) what, if any, research has the government undertaken regarding the development of unconventional gas resources, (i) what was the scope of this research in the areas of, but not limited to, air quality, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem impacts, economic impacts, occupational risks, public safety concerns, and seismic risks, (ii) what, if any, resources did the government provide for this research, (iii) what, if any, process was e ...[+++]stablished to ensure the independence of the researchers, their research, and their findings, (iv) what, if any, case studies were considered as a part of this research, (v) what, if any, scenarios regarding the development of unconventional gas resources were developed as frameworks for the research, (vi) what economic, environmental and social impacts were identified by this research, (vii) what, if any, priority research areas were identified for further study as a result of this research, (viii) what, if any, departments were involved in this research, (ix) what, if any, action was undertaken to ensure inter-departmental cooperation throughout the research process, (x) what, if any, gaps or weaknesses in the regulatory framework did the research identify; (b) what, if any, research has the government undertaken regarding balancing shale gas' potential contribution to energy security with environmental risks; (c) what are the sources of greenhouse gas emissions associated with unconventional gas; (d) has the government developed a process to determine the overall carbon footprint of shale gas throughout the life cycle of natural gas use, if not, why not, and, if so, (i) what federal departments are involved in this process, (ii) how does the government ensure inter-departmental collaboration on this process, (iii) what is the p ...

Yet article 14.1 of the agreement is clear: Annex VII, “Excerpt from the Area 17 co-management agreement”, page 25 (1340) (a) In the February-March 2002 issue of Pêche Impact, page 39, the comments of the President of the Area 17 Snow Crab Fishermen's Association are revealing: Annex VIII, “Article from page 39 of the February-March 2002 edition of the newspaper Pêche Impact”, page 27 (b) In June-July 2001, the RPPNG discussed and prepared a protocol for an experimental snow crab fishery with the Department.

Of urban-based SMEs, 21% made a request for debt, as compared to 31% of those located in rural areas (1540) Differences in the financing practices of rural-based and urban-based firms probably reflects again the impact of agricultural and primary sectors in rural areas.

On 16 July, the Canadian delegation tables a draft convention that requires: recognition of the special interest of coastal nations in straddling and migratory species outside their 200-mile limits; consistency in conservation and management measures inside and outside Exclusive Economic Zones; a stipulation that there be no adverse impact on resources inside 200‑mile limits from fishing in areas outside the limits; and a compulsory dispute settlement mechanism.

It has given particular support to the implementation of the MedWet programme; Noting that all these provisions and commitments have not led to the achievement of all of their objectives for wetlands, owing in particular to insufficient integration between the different policies, especially on funding through existing Community financial instruments, and between the corresponding development strategies; Acknowledging that it is a matter of priority to halt the disappearance and degradation of wetlands, to ensure better management and to improve and restore such areas; Takes note of the analysis, the conclusions and the recommendations ...[+++] which the Commission has put forward in its communication on wise use and conservation of wetlands and approves its general approach; Emphasizes the need for better coordination between Community policies and for better coordination between existing Community financial instruments; Maintains that activities in the wetlands must be pursued in strict compliance with the principles of integration and of regional development based on integrated territorial development, and affirms that projects likely to affect such areas significantly should be the subject of an environmental impact assessment in accordance with the provisions of the Impact Assessment Directive, as amended, or an assessment in terms of their effects in accordance with the provisions of the Habitats Directive, as appropriate.