OTTAWA – August 12, 2011 - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) invites the public to comment on the Comprehensive Study Report for the proposed Matoush Exploration Project located north-east of Mistissini and Chibougamau on the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement territory.
The Comprehensive Study Report includes the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s conclusions and recommendations regarding the adverse environmental effects that are likely to result from the project, the significance of those effects, and appropriate measures that would mitigate any significant adverse environmental effects.
After this public comment period, the Minister of the Environment will review the Comprehensive Study Report along with public comments received and issue his environmental assessment decision statement.
The Comprehensive Study Report will be available on the Agency’s Web site, in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry under reference number 08-03-46115 as of August 15, 2011. The document will also be available in hard copy, by request.
Public comments received from August 15, 2011 to September 15, 2011 will be considered. This is the last of several public comment periods related to the environmental assessment of this project.
Strateco Resources Inc. is proposing to construct an underground exploration ramp 260 kilometres north-east of Chibougamau in order to identify mineral resources with more precision and to determine the feasibility of a uranium mine.
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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For more information, media may contact:
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Céline Legault
Communications Advisor
Tel.: 613-957-0278
