Dockets - Applications & References

The IJC’s work come from documents received by the Canadian and US governments outlining the IJC’s responsibilities. These are known as applications and references and are organized by docket. Key documents such as letters from governments assigning work to the IJC, task force or study board reports to the IJC, and final reports and letters from the IJC to the governments are available from the website.

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A Reference to review available information regarding the proposed Ontario Hydro (now Ontario Power Generation) Redevelopment Project and its potential transboundary and environmental effects.
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79A

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An Application by Ontario Hydro (now Ontario Power Generation) and the New York Power Authority for permission to construct and operate an ice boom at the outlet of Lake Erie to accelerate the formation of a stable upstream ice cover and mitigate downstream ice jams.
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55R

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The 1946 Reference (Docket 54) was extended in 1948 to include the Niagara River.
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54R

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A Reference to examine and report on the extent, causes, and location of pollution in St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and Detroit River. Further, the IJC was asked to recommend possible remedies or means of preventing the pollution of these waters.
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13A

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An Application by the 1U.S. Government for St. Clair River Channel Dredging and Weir Construction. The dredging was for navigation purposes, and the submerged weir was to compensate for the slight lowering of Lake Huron that would result from the dredging.
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