March 26, 2014 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG Project, located in British Columbia.
The Pacific NorthWest LNG Project is subject to review under both CEAA 2012 and British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Act and is undergoing a coordinated environmental assessment process with B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).
The Agency invites the public to comment on the potential environmental effects of the project and the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects, as described in a summary of the proponent's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Application.
The 30-day public comment period is from April 2, 2014 to May 1, 2014. Information sessions will be held during the comment period.
Comments need only be submitted once to either the Agency or the EAO to be considered for both the provincial and federal environmental assessments. All comments received will be considered public. Written comments can be submitted to either:
- Pacific NorthWest LNG Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
410-701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6
Telephone: 604-666-2431
Fax: 604-666-6990
Email: GNLPacificNorthwestLNG@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
- Pacific NorthWest LNG Project
Environmental Assessment Office
PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9V1
Fax: 250-387-0230
www.eao.gov.bc.ca
Projects subject to CEAA 2012 are assessed using a science-based approach. If the project is permitted to proceed to the next phase, it will continue to be subject to Canada's strong environmental laws, rigorous enforcement and follow-up, and increased fines for non-compliance.
Jennifer Kennedy
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441
Greg Leake
Director of Communications
B.C. Environmental Assessment Office
250-387-2470
Karen Fish
Communications Advisor
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
613-957-0278
Karen.Fish@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
