News Release
Canpotex Potash Terminal Project – Public Comments Invited and Federal Funding Available
OTTAWA – August 29, 2011 – The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a comprehensive study, which is a type of environmental assessment, for the proposed Canpotex Potash Terminal Project located on Ridley Island, in the Port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. At this time, the comprehensive study is in its early stages. The Agency invites the public to comment on the project and the conduct of the comprehensive study.
The Agency has provided a background document that contains information on the proposed project, the federal requirements of a comprehensive study, and the proposed environmental components to be considered in the review of the project.
The background document and more information on this project are available on the Agency’s website, in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry under reference number 09-03-47632. Paper copies of the document are also available by request.
The Agency is also making available $50,000 under its participant funding program to assist groups and individuals to take part in upcoming steps in the federal environmental assessment of this project.
Public comments and funding applications received by September 30, 2011 will be considered.
This is the first of three public participation periods that will occur during the federal environmental assessment of the project. Future public participation opportunities will be announced at a later date.
Canpotex Terminals Limited and the Prince Rupert Port Authority are proposing to develop and operate a potash export terminal and a rail, road and utilities loop corridor on Ridley Island in the Port of Prince Rupert, in British Columbia.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental effects of proposed projects and measures to address those effects, in support of sustainable development.
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Media may contact:
Maxine Leger-Haskell
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Communications Advisor
Tel.: 613-957-0406
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