Stop Woodfibre LNG from harming seals and sea lions

Dear Minister Guilbeault,
I have lived across from the Woodfibre site and have concerns about their application to amend sections 3.8 and 6.4 of the conditions section in their LNG project application.
I am writing to express my significant concern about the proposed changes to conditions for the Woodfibre LNG export facility. As the final decision maker, I urge you not to approve these proposed changes, which I believe will increase the adverse effects of the project.

The proponent has requested that the monitoring area for underwater noise impacts to seals and sea lions be reduced from 7,322 metres to just 125 metres during construction.

However, Woodfibre LNG is located in the Átl’?a7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region, which is recognized internationally as "a cultural and ecological treasure." Steller sea lions are listed as a species of "Special Concern" under the Species at Risk Act, and have only recently returned to Átl’?a7tsem / Howe Sound.

Woodfibre LNG must be held to the highest standards, and must employ the precautionary principle to minimize impacts to wildlife and ecosystems.
Having experienced Woodfibre's lack of concern about the air quality of their mill years ago that caused many respiratory illnesses for humans, I have no faith in their ability or willingness to protect living creatures, especially species at risk, such as sea lions.
Please do not allow the amendments they are submitting to 3.8 and 6.4.
Please reject these proposed changes.
I thank you for your concern for the environment for all living beings.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,
Faune Johnson

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Vancouver B.C.
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Cc:
Don Davies, MP