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Attachment Panel Review Castle Mountain Coal Mine Expansion

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of MiningWatch Canada
  • Reference Number: 285
  • Submitted: 2020-11-04
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Ottawa, November 3rd, 2020 [VIA EMAIL] Dear Minister, IAAC members, We simply want to urge you to support and appoint a review panel as soon as possible for the Castle Mountain Coal Mine expansion project in B.C. because of the serious public concerns about the project, the known international impacts to waters and fish population in this watershed, the lack of public confidence in the management of the water pollution problem to date, and the need to address cross-jurisdictional First Nations rights on the matter. We work across Canada on mining issues, and the water pollution issues downstream from the Castle Mountain operation and into the entire Elk River Watershed are amongst the worst cases—if not the worst case—of mine related water pollution in the country. The promises ...

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Attachment Castle coal mine project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Wildsight
  • Reference Number: 283
  • Submitted: 2020-11-04
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Minister Wilkinson, cc: IAAC Castle Project Please find attached a letter requesting that you assign a review panel to undertake the impact assessment for the Castle coal mine project in B.C.'s Elk Valley. This letter also comprises our comments on the Initial Project Description of the Castle Project. Sincerely, Lars Sander-Green Mining Lead Wildsight <personal information removed>
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  • 2-495 Wallinger Avenue Kimberley BC V1A 1Z6 • 250.427.9325 • info@wildsight.ca November 3, 2020 The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson MP Minister of Environment and Climate Change 200 Sacré-Coeur Boulevard Gatineau QC K1A 0H3 cc: Fraser Ross, Project Manager for the Castle Project, IAAC Dear Minister Wilkinson, Re: IAAC Castle Project Initial Project Description Comment Period Thank you, again, for your decision to designate the Castle Project for an impact assessment. We write to you today to urge you to appoint a review panel for the impact assessment in order to ensure an open process, driven by independent scientific evidence, that will allay concerns from the public, First Nations in Canada and the U.S. and U.S. government entities about the assessment process. Given the significant public concern about the direct and cumulative impacts from the Castle Project, a review panel would provide a transparent and independent process to ...
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Attachment IAAC Castle Project Initial Project Description Comment Period

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of West Kootenay EcoSociety
  • Reference Number: 284
  • Submitted: 2020-11-04
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Minister Wilkinson,   Again, thank you for the decision to designate the Castle Project for an impact assessment. On behalf of the West Kootenay EcoSociety and our 20,000 supporters, we encourage you to please appoint a review panel for the impact assessment to ensure an open process, driven by independent scientific evidence, that will allay concerns from the public, First Nations in Canada and the U.S. and U.S. government entities about the assessment process. Health and safety is top of minds for Canadians in this extra sensitive COVID time and any added health and safety challenges deserve public engagement. Given the significant public concern about the direct and cumulative impacts from the Castle Project, a review panel would provide a transparent and independent process to address past problems and restore public confidence about Canada’s ability to manage impacts within the Elk ...

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Attachment Is the Castle Coal Project in the public interest of the people of Canada?

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Robin Owens
  • Reference Number: 267
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03 - 11:09 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • This comment presents an informal Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Castle Coal Project. As such, it may inform decision-makers as to whether this Project is in the public interest of the people of Canada (ref Section 62 of Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act). Benefits The Project aims to produce ~10 million tonnes of metallurgical coal per year for “several decades”, to be used in steelmaking. Steel is an essential component of modern life. The sales value of this coal at today's prices is estimated at ~US$25 billion(1). The Province of British Columbia will earn royalties on this revenue amounting to an estimated ~C$3.0 billion over 25 years(2), or ~0.2% of the Provincial Budget(3) The Project will provide continuing employment for ~800 workers over its lifetime. As such, it will support the local economy by an estimated ...
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  • In 2017, the Government of Canada launched Generation Energy – an open and inclusive nation- wide dialogue with stakeholders, experts and over 380,000 individual Canadians to envision what a low-carbon energy future would look like for Canada over the course of a generation. Building on the results of that dialogue, the Minister of Natural Resources formed the Generation Energy Council to prepare this report1 in order to answer four crucial questions: • What should Canada’s energy future look like over the long term? • What generational goals should we strive to achieve? • What principles should guide us? • What are the potential pathways and milestones along the way? 1. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/energy/CoucilReport_july4_EN_Web.pdf The four pathways to a Clean Energy Future: Canada’s Energy Future – Achieving Net-Zero Emissions Source: Layzell DB, Young C, Lof J, Leary J and Sit S. 2020. Towards Net-Zero Energy Systems in Canada: A Key ...
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Climate change Need for the Project

Attachment Elk Valley should have full support for Castle Mt. Project!

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Tyson Wall
  • Reference Number: 266
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03 - 7:45 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I am fairly new to the valley but have been exposed to the mining taking place for many years.  This will keep Fording operational, which in return would lead to many jobs kept and created.  Teck keeps the valley alive as most of the families are associated in some way.  Teck gives millions of dollars to the communities and if Castle does not get approved could damper these good deeds and the communities in the area would feel the loss.  Many would be out of jobs if Fording were to close in the coming years without the Castle project.  Keep Fording alive and keep families in the Elk Valley.

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Attachment IAAC Castle Project Comment Period

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Jill Weitz
  • Reference Number: 265
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03 - 5:40 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Hon. Minister Wilkinson, Thank you for the notification regarding the acceptance of the Initial Project Description from Teck Coal Ltd. Attached, please find our multi-state request for a review panel to assess the Castle Project impact assessment. We respectfully encourage this framework to be applied to all large-scale mining projects in / near U.S.-B.C. transboundary watersheds and would welcome any opportunity to discuss this approach with you and your staff in the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We are all in this together.
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  • 1 The Honorable Jonathan Wilkinson November 3, 2020 Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada 200 Sacré-Couer Boulevard Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3 Sent via email Re: IAAC Castle Project Initial Project Description Comment Period Dear Hon. Minister Wilkinson, cc: Fraser Ross, Project Manager, Castle Project, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Thank you very much for the notification regarding the acceptance of the Initial Project Description from Teck Coal Ltd. We write to you today, from United States’ (U.S.) communities downstream of British Columbia (B.C.), to urge you to appoint a review panel for the Castle Project impact assessment. This project requires the highest level of review given that it proposes to be the largest mine in Canada and would be developed within a U.S.-Canada transboundary watershed that is already polluted due to Teck Coal’s existing Elk Valley mines. Ultimately, we respectfully urge you to ...
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Attachment CSKT-KTOI Initial Comments - Assessment of Teck Coal's Castle Mine Project IPD

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Stu Levit-CSKT
  • Reference Number: 264
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03 - 3:47 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Iinitial joint comments by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (“CSKT”) and the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (“KTOI”) (collectively “Tribal Councils”) regarding the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (“ECCC”) assessment of Teck Coal Limited’s (“Teck”) Initial Project Description (“IPD”) for the proposed Castle Mine Project (“Project”).
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  • 30 October, 2020 The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3 Sent by Email to: Jonathan.Wilkinson@parl.gc.ca & EC.MINISTRE-MINISTER.EC@CANADA.CA Cc: Fraser.Ross@canada.ca Cc: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 22nd Floor, Place Bell 160 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3 Sent by email to: Katherine.Zmuda@canada.ca Comments submitted online at Project Homepage https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/80702?culture=en-CA RE: First Comments Regarding Teck Coal Limited’s Initial Project Description for the Castle Project Dear Minister Wilkinson: These comments provide the initial joint comments by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (“CSKT”) and the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho (“KTOI”) (collectively “Tribal Councils”) regarding the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (“ECCC”) assessment of Teck Coal Limited’s (“Teck”) Initial Project Description (“IPD”) for the ...
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Attachment Castle needs to happen!

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Kenzie Karwandy
  • Reference Number: 263
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03 - 3:12 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • To many Canadians weighing in, this may seem like something you disapprove of. However, I want you to look at it from a different perspective. What if it was your line of work that would be closing? What if you and thousands of others would be out of employment? And what if it left behind multiple communities that could not recover from the closure?    This is what would happen to our communities! Family members working away or having no jobs whatsoever, communities unable to sustain, the repercussions are endless! This valley and the mining corporation are the reason we are able to put food on our family's plates, have a roof over our heads, send our children to get a post-secondary education and become a part in Canada's working industry, and everything else in our lives!!   I ask you this, if this was your job and your family who would suffer the repercussions, would you still think the same? Would you still be so ...

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Attachment Castle Project Essential

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Clayton Thiel
  • Reference Number: 262
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03 - 10:37 AM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • The Castle Project is essential to the communities in the Elk Valley and surrounding areas. Teck has shown a serious commitment to mining in a sustainable manner with extreme regard for the environment. As a resident of Elkford, BC I have seen first hand the steps taken by Teck to address the environmental impact of their operations and the concerns of the surrounding communities. Our world still requires steel, and the coal produced in our area is key for this. We should be encouraging the mining of coal by companies like Teck that have such a strong commitment to environmental excellence. At the end of the day coal mining does have a major impact on the local environment; this is inevitable when literally moving mountains. However, Teck works hard to mitigate this impact in whatever ways they can. This project will help our local communities to continue to thrive.

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Need for the Project

Attachment Why Castle is important to me

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Christopher Olsen
  • Reference Number: 261
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03 - 8:53 AM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • The movement forward on the catle project is very imortant to my self my family and the future of the community in which I reside. I love to live where I work, Family is essential to me and I love to have them close and TECK provides an excellent quailty of life in a beautiful part of the world for us to enjoy. Of course I want TECK to progress but with care and due attention to enviromental impact. I believe that there is always room fro improvement and we need to improve and progress and continue to allow for safe expansion on the mining in the Elk Valley, I dont want the valley to become a ghost valley because we cant proceed, but I also want a Valley that continues to have balance of economy and sustainability.

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Attachment Independent Review Panel Needed For Castle Coal Mine

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Onni Milne
  • Reference Number: 281
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Hello IAAC Staff,  I send this message to ensure that this project receives the attention it deserves - AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL.  I consider an independent review panel essential as this proposed massive coal mine in the Elk Valley will add more water pollution to the most badly contaminated river in the whole valley.  How much more poison can this environment take before there is total collapse of the ecosystem for the area? That is the question to be resolved. Answers are critical in determining when to push the STOP button. A process that is open and transparent, based on solid science from the best available experts with opportunities for the public to be heard sounds like Good Governance to me. I look forward to seeing that become a reality in my Canada in 2020 with an INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL for the proposed Castle coal mine.   With Hope For REAL Change Now, Ms Onni Milne <personal ...

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Attachment Independent Review Panel for Teck's Coal Mine in Elk Valley

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Barbara De Leebeeck
  • Reference Number: 282
  • Submitted: 2020-11-03
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to see an independent 3-person review panel to access Teck's proposed coal mine in the Elk Valley.   I am deeply concerned about the possible water pollution so having an independent review panel will help keep the environmental assessment transparent and based on the best available science.  Thank you for considering my opinion. Sincerely, Barbara De Leebeeck Victoria, BC

Attachment The need for an independent review panel

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Troy Malish
  • Reference Number: 260
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 10:58 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Teck’s Castle Mine Project needs to have an independent review panel appointed to ensure that the best available science and independent experts are utilized during the assessment process. As well, public engagement needs to be made a priority throughout the process. This project will have significant impacts on the already heavily polluted Elk Valley watershed further harming fish and aquatic species in the watershed. As well, this project will permanently destroy rare high elevation grassland that is critical winter range for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. This project will close off an important wildlife migration corridor further impacting many species that are already seeing drastic population declines in large part due to habitat degradation and loss. An independent review panel is necessary to help ensure these issues are fairly and impartially considered during the assessment process.

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Attachment Castle mountain project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Mark Schlichting
  • Reference Number: 259
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 10:40 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I am submitting my comments in approval of the castle mountain project. This area relies heavily on mining for its economic status. Everything from small ma and pa businesses to bigger corporations depend on mining in this area for their livelihood. This project would ensure that many families could remain gainfully employed in the area and could continue to support each other's economic endeavours. The trickle down effect from a project like this not going through would be awful. At least 4 small towns in the area would be virtually eliminated without the economic boost that Teck provides. They've been extremely cooperative in any measures pertaining to environment and sustainability. They have posed no risk to communities other than providing funds to keep everyone prosperous. I wholeheartedly emplore you to consider this expansion as a must have for small town BC'ers! 

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Attachment Castle mountain expansion.

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Kevin Foster
  • Reference Number: 258
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 10:20 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I feel that the approval of the Castle mountain project is a must. Many local families well being depend on it. Not only direct rmployees of Teck but all the spin off industries with in the Kootenays and futher. Teck has spent multi millions on research and development to adress the on going environmental issues. The company also needs to continue to operate in order to make revenue so they can futher adress the issues at hand. These problems will not go away on their own and Teck is taking many steps to mitigate and control many of the environmental impacts of many years of mining. Lets this continue and approve the Castle mountain project!!!

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Attachment Castle mountain project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Clint Friesen
  • Reference Number: 256
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 8:57 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I support the Castle mountain project: The company I work for is trying to help with any environmental issues from past to present, there are many factors in the environment of the water ways in the east kootaney, eg. slides from the run off snow pack, the many many people using the waterways, the building of dikes around the towns with rip rap rock to save our towns from flood and the issue at matter, our mines which Teck is working with the issue further up the stream. If this mining does not go threw the ripple effect would be large. I think we should shut the ski hill, mountain bike trails, golf courses, boating, fishing, hunting and the list could go on and on of made metal, Our mines in the valley produce coal that makes the things I have listed above and much much more  I Clint Friesen support the Castle mountain project   

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Attachment Support for the Castle Project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Crystal Tennant
  • Reference Number: 255
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 8:15 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • My family and I completely suppor the Castle Project. Teck is recognized in our small valley for their tireless efforts in preserving and advocating for the environment. Coal mining can be destructive to the environment but in my families time in this valley we have seen Teck continously working towards solutions to environmental issues while offering our small towns sustainable jobs for the hundreds of families that live here. 

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Attachment Approve fording river castle mountain expansion

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Michael Hamilton
  • Reference Number: 254
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 7:12 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • The approval of the castle mountain expansion should be a yes.    The fording river mine mines coal for making steel not thermal coal which is used in thermal generation for power. This is the expansion of an already existing mine not a ground up new start.   Yes selenium has been a contentious issue. There is plans in place to try and reduce the effects of over 100 years of coal mining in the elk valley. Teck is trying to deal with the mineral issues in the water.  

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Attachment Castle project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Gary Janzen
  • Reference Number: 253
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 6:46 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • To ensure the lifetime of all the people working in the valley this project needs to proceed, Teck has been trying hard to ensure the selenium levels do not exceed standards with the new water treatment plant that is going to be in production next year and the animal protection on the current sites has been good and all employees have been great with helping to ensure there is no ground pollution that goes unaccounted for. Teck is a great employer in the valley, they are big contributors to the health and happiness of the employees that work at all the sites. 

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Attachment Castle Mountain Project must be approved.

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Adam Connell
  • Reference Number: 252
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 6:45 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • As the president of the United Steelworkers Union Local 7884 who represents upwards of 1200 members at Teck Coal Fording River Operations, I believe the Castle Mountain project should be granted for the following reasons. 1) Coal mining has been the leading industry in this region for decades. Mining has provided numerous employment opportunities for thousands of Canadian workers over that period of time. 2) The mining jobs at Teck Coal are high paying and provide a lifetime of support to workers and their families, including substantial retirement benefits.  3) In order for this industry to succeed and maintain the substantial benefits to workers and their families, the Castle Mountain project must be ...

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Attachment I support this project!!

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Trevor Viney
  • Reference Number: 251
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 5:46 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please approve thei project. Teck has proven to leaders in environmental stewardship. The projects and capital spent on preserving the environment and water quality shows they are committed to their environmental footprint. Not to mention the economic impact, not only in the valley but throughout BC, Alberta and all of Canada. Please approve this project!!

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Attachment Future jobs in B.C.

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: kennyd333333333 Dmytriw
  • Reference Number: 250
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 4:46 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • From struggling 20 years in Alberta,with low skill,low paying jobs in warehouses. I was able to find a job at Fording river in Elkford B.C..With a huge opportunity of a number of different jobs here. I was selected and paid to become a red seal welder.This company encourages all types,ages and skilled people to advance themselves if they are willing to try.At 40 + years of age they trusted me to become a skilled worker.Now I am making ample money.Without mining I would not have these opportunities.Large industry seems to help people advance.thx for listening and the opportunity to hear our side.ken

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Need for the Project

Attachment Review Panel needed Teck mine expansion

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Joel Hagen
  • Reference Number: 249
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 2:24 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • New coal mines, even if they appear to be expansions of exisitng mining operations, need proper review.  This proposed mine will have serious environmental impacts, in water quality, CO2 emissions, and habitat loss. I am aware of the importance and value of coal mining to the communities of Elkford and Sparwood, but the gains in one community have to be weighed against losses for the rest of us. I support an independent review panel, which uses science and independent experts, as well as public feedback, to determine whether the mine can proceed. The days of easy approvals for coal mining should be over. As coal is the most carbon intensive of all fossil fuels, we need to look carefully at any project that put us on the path to digging up and burning coal for decades into the future.

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Attachment Teck's Castle Project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Derek Leyh
  • Reference Number: 248
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 1:11 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I support Teck's commitment to the environment and sustainability. They are always innovating and seeking out better and safer ways to mine. The Castle project will provide lots of economic benefits to our local community with direct employment and indirect employment with contracting and supply companies. The type of coal that will be produced from the Castle Project will be used for making steel, which is crucial to almost every single aspect of our modern lives, buildings, bridges, windmills, ships and vehicles. 

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Attachment Fully Support Castle Project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Brodie Frolic
  • Reference Number: 245
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 12:04 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • As a life long resident of Elkford BC, and a 3rd generation coal miner at Fording River Operation I fully support the Castle project and Teck. I have personally seen Teck's commitment to "sustainable mining, environmental stewardship and safety" I have also seen how much Teck has done for the local, provincial and federal economy by employing numerous people directly or indirectly through mining. This project will continue to provide those jobs and boost the economy for future generations, just has it done for my family for the past 40 years. I fully trust that Teck will continue to be a world leader in "Environmental Stewardship" while undertaking this project. Approval of the Castle Mountain Project is essential for the future of mining and jobs in the Elk Valley.

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Attachment I support the permitting of the castle mountain Metallurgical coal deposit

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Mike Heck
  • Reference Number: 244
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02 - 12:00 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I fully support this project. The need for Metallurgical coal in the steel making process is crucial. The Project is moving to an Adjacent deposit as one phases out, it is not expanding production for the site. I first hand have seen and participate in Tecks Continual improvement and environmental stewardship.  Please approve this project. 

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Attachment Teck's Castle Coal Mine

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Taoya Schaefer
  • Reference Number: 279
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I am writing to ask that you appoint a review panel for the Castle Mine to make sure that we have the best available science , and that we hear from the best independent experts. It is imperative that the process is open, transparent, and based on solid science. The public must have enough opportunities to be heard. I am very concerned that this new coal mine will add more water pollution to the most contaminated river in the Elk Valley and add GHG emissions that will make it even harder for Canada to meet its GHG reductions targets. Sincerely, Taoya Schaefer

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Attachment Appoint Review Panel - Tech's Castle Mine, BC

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Sanne van der Ros
  • Reference Number: 280
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and the Castle Impact Assessment Committee, As you know likely better than most people in Canada, coal mining isn't without consequences to the environment. Not only does the use of coal increase climate change problems at a global scale, but at the local level, the water downstream will be impacted by the coal mining activities.  In the case of the Castle Mine Project, you have the power to appoint a review panel with independent experts who know the science behind the coal mine environmental impacts so that they can best advise how this project is to be developed. It is the Elk River and the inhabitants of the watershed that are impacted by the decisions around this mine project. The Elk River already has high levels of selinium that comes from the coal mining industry at the upper ...

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Attachment CEAR, Information Request

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Ryland Nelson
  • Reference Number: 269
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Hello, I am strongly urging the federal government to take the opportunity to undertake a full panel review of this project.   For far too long the corporations have been left to regulate themselves with little to no oversight by the provincial government and we are at a critical juncture of the future of the fishery of the Elk River and the Westslope Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout.   This is an opportunity, finally, for an unbiased review of this out of control selenium problem. Let’s make sure that we do as full a review as possible. With an independent panel   This is a much greater issue than the neighbouring Grassy Mountain project which is currently in a panel review. So it would seem out of step not to go full panel with this one.   I am a 7th generation Elk Valley resident. My mom was raised on fish for breakfast out of the Elk River. If I wanted to raise my kids ...

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Attachment CEAR, Information Request

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Tanya Kyi
  • Reference Number: 278
  • Submitted: 2020-11-02
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson: I’m concerned about the environmental effects of Teck’s proposed Castle coal mine in the Elk Valley. I’m writing to ask that you appoint a review panel for the project as soon as possible. As someone who grew up in the Kootenays, I’m worried about the mine’s effects on the bighorn sheep population of the region, the trout stocks of the Fording River, and the water quality of the Elk River, Lake Koocanusa, and the Kootenay River. I hope you’ll put the project through as rigorous and independent an environmental review as possible. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Tanya Kyi <personal information removed> Vancouver, BC <personal information removed>

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Attachment I DISAGREE WITH THE CASTLE COAL MINE UNDERTAKING.

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Betty Ross
  • Reference Number: 243
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01 - 11:05 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Coal has been historically undesirable with negative impact on all facets of life save for the short term economy.  That time has long past.  It has not been a desired fuel in any place on Earth where serious efforts are being undertaken to attempt to reduce the impact of carbon based fuels.  It may already be too late to avoid mass extinction, including of humans. Clearly the risk benefit ratio for pursuing the Castle Coal mine is extraordinarily unfavourable in all aspects, and contravenes all scientific evidence supporting global survival.   Why not direct the funds into renewable energy projects and make a true and authentic investment in the future - whatever that may be? Please do the correct and sane thing and say NO to the Castle Coal mine. With hope and expectation, Dr. B. Ross

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Attachment Castle Rock Proposed COAL MINE, Elkford, BC.

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Lynda Iwanik
  • Reference Number: 242
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01 - 9:49 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • The proposed Castle Rock Coal Mine, Elkford, BC needs a public review. Development of Castle Rock Coal Mine, Elkford BC will contaminate the ground water, river, soil, air, flora and fauna which this land supports, if is a coal Mine is built here. I believe that the CANADA Federal Government Environmental Review Process is a flawed, biased Environmental Review. The Public Review Input and comment process is not long enough in duration. The water, fish, water bodies are already contaminated from present coal activities. This land area can not withstand more soil, water and air pollution. Thank you for receiving my comments on this important Environmental Review Process.

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Attachment Do not approve this project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Mark Rankin
  • Reference Number: 241
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01 - 9:31 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I believe we should invest in ideas that improve humanity. Coal mining has many benefits, including short term capital gain and gains in international trading partners. However, as a Canadian living in British Columbia, I do not support this Castle Project as the benefits do not outweigh the social, environmental and economic impacts on our country. If Canada invests in this idea, Canada invests in another fossil fuel endeavour. This project should not be allowed in any country, especially Canada! The world is transitioning away from coal and it is time Canada does as well. Please consider supporting renewable energy projects. Thank you for allowing me to comment on this project. Mark

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General opposition to project Human Health and Well-Being Project Contribution to Sustainability

Attachment Independent Review Panel Needed

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Dan Fredrick
  • Reference Number: 240
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01 - 9:14 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please appoing a review panel for the Castle Project as soon as possible.  I'm concerned about the expansion of mining in the Elk Valley, and the deleterious effects it will have on the environment and that natural species it supports.  I want to ensure that the environmental impacts are properly assessed before this project goes forwart, and a review panel is needed to ensure the process is open, transparent, based on solid science from the best available experts, and that there are enoguth opportunities for the public to be heard.  Thank you.

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Attachment Opposition to new mine

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Cathy Mullan
  • Reference Number: 239
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01 - 8:25 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • My primary concern is the ongoing selenium pollution in the Elk River from current mines In the past many years coal dust from these mines has even reached the ski hill in a Fernie.  Another mine in the area will exacerbate both of these problems.   

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Attachment Castle Mine--Please establish an IAAC review panel

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Cliff Wallis
  • Reference Number: 277
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Minister Wilkinson, I believe that the federal government needs to establish an environmental review panel for the Castle Mine in southeastern British Columbia. The coal industry seems to be ramping up activitiy in western Alberta and southeastern British Columbia and there are significant climate change, species at risk and water quality impacts that need to be evaluated. As with other reviews, the process must be open, transparent, science-based and with opportunities for the public, including public interest groups, to have their say. Thanks for listening to my views. Cliff Wallis P. Biol. 615 Deercroft Way SE Calgary, AB T2j 5V4 CANADA phone <personal information removed>; cell <personal information removed> deercroft@shaw.ca

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Attachment Castle Mine Review Panel

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Jeff Sotropa
  • Reference Number: 274
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • To whom it may concern, I understand that the federal government is considering how it will conduct its environmental assessment of the Castle coal project in the Elk Valley. I am writing to state the obvious, that there is a significant impact at stake here which demands the highest possible level of scrutiny. Nothing short of an independent review panel can ensure that adequate science and expert input will inform all decisions about the project.  Furthermore, in the interest of transparency and accountability, as well as adequate public input, I submit that it is the government’s responsibility to name an independent panel to conduct this review.  While the temptation to acquiesce to financial interests may be significant, let us consider what keeps us all alive: access to clean water. So much about this proposed project could doom the already polluted yet precious water systems in the area, and threaten significant fish and ...

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Attachment CEAR, Information Request

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Roberto Quintana
  • Reference Number: 275
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Minister Wilkinson & Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, I request that a review panel for the Castle Project be appointed as soon as possible. I am deeply concerned of the environmental impacts of the proposed coal mine. I request a review panel be appointed to make sure the process is open, transparent, based on solid science from the best available experts and there are enough opportunities for the public to be heard.   This is only way to go forward to ensure that the public interest is heard and the environment is preserved. Sincerely, Roberto Quintana, PhD Professor

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Attachment CEAR, Information Request

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Mary
  • Reference Number: 276
  • Submitted: 2020-11-01
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I am writing today to ask for an environmental impact review panel for the proposed Castle coal mine in the Elk Valley. We should be looking at shutting down the existing coal mines not opening new ones in this time of climate change. Mary

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Attachment Initial Project Description of Castle Project

  • Fording River Extension Project
  • Author: Brad Smith
  • Reference Number: 238
  • Submitted: 2020-10-30 - 2:47 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Dear Mr. Ross: Please accept my comments on behalf of the Idaho Conservation League concerning the Initial Project Description for the Castle Project. Please let me know if the file did not upload correctly. Sincerely, Brad Smith North Idaho Director Idaho Conservation League
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  • 1 Fraser Ross, Project Manager 210A - 757 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, V6C 3M2 Tel: 604-666-2431 IAAC.Castle.AEIC@canada.ca October 30, 2020 Subject: Initial Project Description and request to designate a federal review panel for the Castle Project Dear Mr. Ross: I am writing on behalf of the Idaho Conservation League (ICL) to comment on the Initial Project Description for the Castle Project. ICL has been Idaho’s leading voice for conservation since 1973. As Idaho's largest state-based conservation organization, we represent over 30,000 supporters, many of whom have a deep personal interest in protecting human health and the environment. The Idaho Conservation League works to protect these values through public education, outreach, advocacy and policy development. Teck Coal Limited proposes to expand its existing Fording River Mining Operations onto the adjacent Castle Mountain site. Teck anticipates that its existing Fording ...
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