The Prince Rupert Port Authority is proposing to expand its existing Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert Harbour, British Columbia. This will include extending the existing wharf structure and expanding the on-shore terminal. As part of the project, the Canadian National Railway Company is proposing improvements to the associated rail infrastructure.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency), invites the public to comment on the scoping document for the environmental assessment of the Fairview Terminal Phase II Expansion Project.
The Agency prepared the draft scoping document on behalf of the responsible authorities, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency, as well as the Prince Rupert Port Authority, as a regulator for this project.
The scoping document incorporates the requirements of the federal environmental assessment process and identifies key issues to be addressed in the comprehensive study.
Public comments received by June 26, 2009, will be considered. All written submissions received will be considered public and will become part of the public registry. Interested persons are invited to send their comments in the official language of their choice to:
Fairview Terminal Phase II Expansion Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Suite 805 – Alberni Street
Vancouver BC V6G 1A5
Tel.: 604-666-2401
Fax: 604-666-3493
FairviewPhase2@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
The draft scoping document along with more information on the project is available on the Agency Website, under reference number 08-03-37956 or on the Prince Rupert Port Authority Website at www.rupertport.com . Copies of the draft scoping document are also available for public viewing at the above address, as well as at the following locations:
- Prince Rupert Public Library
101 – 6th Avenue West
Prince Rupert BC
- Prince Rupert City Hall
424 – 3rd Avenue West
Prince Rupert BC
- Terrace Public Library
4610 Park Avenue
Terrace BC
This project is subject to a comprehensive study environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and under the Canadian Port Authority Environmental Assessment Regulations.
The Agency also invites the public to attend open houses in the project area. The open houses will give the public an opportunity to learn more about the federal environmental assessment process and how they can participate. Federal government representatives will be making presentations and will answer questions.
The dates and the locations of the open houses are as follows:
