Public Notice
Ryley Facility Expansion Project – Public Comments Invited

August 15, 2014 — 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 (the Agency) must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Ryley Facility Expansion Project, located in Alberta. To assist it in making its decision, the Agency is seeking comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment.

Clean Harbours Canada, Inc. is proposing the expansion of the Ryley Facility, an existing hazardous waste management facility and transfer station located near the village of Ryley, Alberta. As proposed, the project would occupy an approximate area of 44 hectares, achieving a final volume of 5,000,000 m³ to 10,000,000 m³ over an anticipated operational lifespan of more than 40 years.

Written comments must be submitted by September 4, 2014 to:

Ryley Facility Expansion Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Canada Place
1145-9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Fax: 780-495-2876
Ryley@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

To view a summary of the project description or for more information on the project and on the environmental assessment process, visit the Agency's website (Registry reference number 80080). All comments received will be considered public.

The Agency will post a decision on its website stating whether a federal environmental assessment is required.

If it is determined that a federal environmental assessment is required, the public will have three more opportunities to comment on this project, consistent with the transparency and public engagement elements of CEAA 2012.

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 fines for non-compliance.