News Release

Public Comments Invited
Town of Shelburne Long-Term Well Project

January 21, 2014 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency invites the public to comment on the Comprehensive Study Report for the Town of Shelburne Long-Term Well Project, located in Ontario.

The Comprehensive Study Report includes the Agency's conclusions and recommendations regarding the implementation of mitigation measures and whether the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This is the final comment period on the environmental assessment of this project. All comments received will be considered public. Written comments must be submitted by February 20, 2014 to:

Town of Shelburne Long-Term Well Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
907-55 St. Clair Avenue East
Toronto, ON M4T 1M2
Telephone: 416-952-1576
Fax: 416-952-1573
Shelburne@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

This project is being assessed using a science-based approach under the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

Quick Facts

• The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is seeking public comments on the Comprehensive Study Report on the proposed Town of Shelburne Long-Term Well Project, located in Ontario. The Comprehensive Study Report and more information on this project are available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry website, reference number 63955.
   
• Following this public comment period, the Minister of the Environment will take into consideration the Comprehensive Study Report, along with comments received from the public and Aboriginal groups, and issue an environmental assessment decision statement.
   
• 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.

Additional Links

• Town of Shelburne Long-Term Well Project (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency)

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Contacts

Jennifer Kennedy
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441

Sofie McCoy-Astell
Communications Advisor
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
613-960-1519
Sofie.McCoy-Astell@ceaa-acee.gc.ca