OTTAWA – November 4, 2009 – The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency invites the public to comment on the conclusions, recommendations and any other aspect of the comprehensive study report prepared for the proposed Eider Rock Project, Marine Terminal, in Saint John Harbour, New Brunswick.
Public comments received by December 4, 2009 will be considered. All documents received will be considered public and will become part of the public registry. Interested individuals or groups are invited to send their comments in the official language of their choice to:
Derek McDonald
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
1801 Hollis Street, Suite 200
Halifax NS B3J 3N4
Tel.: 902-426-0564
Fax: 902-426-6550
ceaa.atlantic@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
Following the public comment period on the report, and after reviewing the comprehensive study report and any comments received, the Minister of the Environment will issue an environmental assessment decision statement.
The comprehensive study report, along with more information on this project, is available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry under reference number 07-03-28779.
The project consists of the construction, operation and decommissioning of a tanker unloading pier, another pier for ship loading of petroleum coke and refined petroleum products, associated breakwater and a barge landing facility for unloading large equipment during the construction phase of the project.
On July 24, 2009, the proponent, Irving Oil, announced that it would not move forward with the proposed project at this time, but requested that both the provincial and federal governments continue their respective environmental assessment processes.
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:
Lucille Jamault
Senior Communications Advisor
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Tel.: 613-957-0434
