Public Notice
Canpotex Potash Terminal Project – Public Comments Invited on the Comprehensive Study Report

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting a comprehensive study environmental assessment of the proposed Canpotex Potash Terminal Project located at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. The public is invited to comment on the Comprehensive Study Report for this proposed project.

The Comprehensive Study Report includes the Agency’s conclusions and recommendations regarding the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures and whether or not the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The Comprehensive Study Report and more information on this project are available on the Agency’s website (registry reference number 47632). To obtain a paper copy of the document, contact the project manager listed in this notice. The document is also available for viewing at the following locations:

  • Prince Rupert Library
    101 6th Avenue West
  • Prince Rupert City Hall
    424 Third Avenue West
  • Prince Rupert Port Authority
    100 – 215 Cow Bay Road

Written comments in either official language must be sent by October 5, 2012 to:

Canpotex Potash Terminal Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Jack Smith, Project Manager
410–701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver BC V7Y 1C6
Tel.: 604-666-2431
Fax: 604-666-6990
CanpotexEA@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

All comments received will be considered public. This is the final public comment period of the environmental assessment of the project.

After this comment period, the Minister of the Environment will take into consideration the Comprehensive Study Report along with public comments received and issue an environmental assessment decision statement.

The Proposed Project

Map depicting the location of the project, as described in the current document.

Canpotex Terminals Limited and the Prince Rupert Port Authority are proposing to develop and operate a potash export terminal and a rail, road and utilities corridor on Ridley Island in the Port of Prince Rupert, in British Columbia.

Document Reference Number: 20

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