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Muskeg River Mine Expansion (MRME) - Albian Oil Sand Project (Archived)
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Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Environmental Assessment Report
Government Response to Panel
Final Decision
Follow-up Program
Reference Numbers
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 05-07-16259
Fisheries and Oceans Canada: 05‑HCAA‑CA1‑000‑003287
Environmental Assessment Type
Joint panel
Other Assessment Process
Government of Alberta
Responsible or Regulated Authorities
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Reasons for a Federal Assessment
On October 14, 2005, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Fisheries and Oceans Canada considered taking action in relation to subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act.
Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)
Albian Sands Energy plans to expand the existing Muskeg River Mine. The expansion will include the developing of additional mining areas that will extend the production from 2007 to 2031 along with upgrading existing and adding additional processing facilities. The scope of project will be added when available.
Environmental Assessment Report
Joint Panel Report (Decision 2006-128)
Government Response to Panel
Final Decision
In conformity with the approval of the Governor in Council, a decision was taken on June 29, 2007 and was that the authority may exercise any power or perform any duty or function with respect to the project because, after taking into consideration the report of the review panel and taking into account the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures, the authority is of the opinion that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
Follow-up Program
It was determined that a follow-up program to verify the accuracy of the environmental assessment and/or determine the effectiveness of any measures taken to mitigate the adverse environmental effects is required for this project. For further information or to obtain a copy of the follow-up program, please contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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