The Federal Review Panel for the proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper mine project invites individuals or groups wishing to participate in all aspects of the review during the public hearing to apply for “interested party” status.
The panel also invites public, written comments on the proposed procedures that detail how the upcoming public hearing will unfold, and on the “confidentiality procedures” for information submitted to the panel in confidence.
The panel is proposing to hold three different types of public-hearing sessions, including both general sessions and “topic-specific” sessions to be held in Williams Lake, as well as informal sessions in local communities yet to be identified.
While the panel will allow opportunity for general public input within the environmental review, only those people with “interested party” status will be permitted to participate in all aspects of the review during the public hearing.
To register as an “interested party,” submit an application by Sept. 28, following the directions on the online public registry at www.ceaa.gc.ca/050/document-eng.cfm?document=81356.
Applications and written comments must be submitted to the attention of Livain Michaud, Panel Manager, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, by e-mail to Newprosperityreview@ceaa-acee.gc.ca, fax to 613-957-0941 or mail to 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ont., K1A 0H3.
The final list of “interested parties” will be posted on the public registry.