Federal Environment Minister Announces Decision on Irving Liquefied Natural Gas Facility And Marine Terminal
OTTAWA, Aug. 6 - The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of
the Environment, today announced that the Irving Oil Limited proposal to
construct and operate a liquefied natural gas storage facility and marine
terminal near Saint John, New Brunswick will not require referral to a
mediator or review panel under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
Minister Dion has referred the project back to the responsible authorities for
appropriate action.
The Minister has determined that the project is not likely to cause
significant adverse environmental effects. The Minister based his decision on
the following:
- the comprehensive study report, including the conclusions and
recommendations submitted by the responsible authorities, Fisheries and
Oceans Canada, Environment Canada and Transport Canada;
- public comments received during the consultation period on the
comprehensive study report and the responsible authorities' response to
these comments;
- the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the report; and
- the implementation of a follow-up program.
Irving Oil Limited has submitted a proposal to construct and operate a
liquefied natural gas receiving, storage and processing facility. The proposed
facility would be located at an existing deepwater oil terminal (Irving
Canaport) near Saint John, New Brunswick.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal
environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental effects
of proposed projects and measures to address those effects, in support of
sustainable development. This news release is also available at
www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca .
For further information: Elise Dhaussy, Senior Communications Advisor,
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, (613) 957-0406, Fax: (613) 957-0946,
elise.dhaussy@ceaa-acee.gc.ca |
