The Kootenay West Mine is a proposed gypsum mine located in southeastern BC. The expected lifespan of the proposed KWM is 38 years. An estimated 15 M t would be mined at a rate of approximately 400,000 t/yr. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_project_home_397.html Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:30:00 -0800 eao.support@gov.bc.ca The Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Kootenay West Mine has been amended to re-route a four-kilometre section of the existing Kootenay Forest Service Road that runs parallel to the Kootenay River to avoid a steep and unstable area. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/5da89c72094eb20020078562/fetch/KWM_Amendment_1_EA_Certificate_FINAL.pdf Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:00:00 -0700 The Kootenay West Mine’s public comment period regarding the proposed Environmental Assessment Certificate Amendment closes May 21 at midnight, mountain time, after which the EAO will post comments and the proponent’s responses to the comments on the project page. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/kootenay-west-mine/commentperiod/5cacc318f49036002458219e Tue, 21 May 2019 08:45:00 -0700 The public is invited to learn about and comment on a proposed amendment to the Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Kootenay West Mine Project. A 30 day public comment period on the Application for an amendment will start on April 18, 2019 and end on May 21, 2019. All written comments received by online form, fax or mail during this time period will be considered. https://www.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/kootenay-west-mine/commentperiod/5cacc318f49036002458219e Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:30:00 -0700 The public is invited to learn about and comment on a proposed amendment to the Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Kootenay West Mine Project. A 30 day public comment period on the Application for an amendment will start on April 18, 2019 and end on May 21, 2019. All written comments received by online form, fax or mail during this time period will be considered. https://www.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/kootenay-west-mine/commentperiod/5cacc318f49036002458219e Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:30:00 -0700 The EAO has formally accepted an Application from CertainTeed Canada Inc. for an amendment to Environmental Assessment Certificate #M18-01 for the Kootenay West Mine. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/kootenay-west-mine/docs?folder=54 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:50:00 -0700 CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. has received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Kootenay West Mine. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/kootenay-west-mine/docs?folder=41 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:00:00 -0800 The Environmental Assessment Office has completed the Application Review phase for the proposed Kootenay West Mine Project. The Environmental Assessment Office has referred CertainTeed Canada Gypsum Inc's Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources for a decision. In accordance with the Environmental Assessment Act, Ministers have up to 45 days to decide whether to issue a certificate, not issue a certificate, or require further assessment. Referral materials and the Ministers' decision will be posted on the EAO website following the Ministers' decision. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 13:30:00 -0800 The 180-day application review period for the proposed Kootenay West Mine has been resumed. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/59e64080d8327c0019af1e1a/fetch Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:30:00 -0700 The 180-day application review period for the proposed Kootenay West Mine Project has been suspended. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/594ab248092e160019b66286/fetch Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:55:00 -0700 The public is invited to obtain information about and comment on the application for an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed project. An open house will be held in Canal Flats, British Columbia on April 6, 2017. A 30 day public comment period on the application for an amendment will start on March 31, 2017 and end on May 1, 2017. All written comments received by online form, fax or mail during this time period will be considered. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/kootenay-west-mine/docs?folder=38 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 08:28:00 -0700 The Environmental Assessment Office has formally accepted an Application from CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. for an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Kootenay West Mine on the basis that the Application contains the information required by the Application Information Requirements. The Application review process has begun. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/kootenay-west-mine/docs?folder=25 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:46:00 -0700 EAO has approved the Application Information Requirements for the proposed project. The document specifies the information that must be contained in the proponent's Application for an environmental assessment certificate. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p397/1484070322708_hbT2Y1hdCHvdn8ywG9ysbP2sw3kp48gLvJQQ9sp1BVXBqfnGSmRC!2064073576!1484069469051.pdf Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:10:00 -0800 On April 14th, 2015, the Environmental Assessment Office initiated an online discussion about improving public consultation during environmental assessments. The deadline for submitting comments about public consultation during environmental assessments is on Tuesday, May 26th. If you have not yet had the chance to contribute your input and would like to do so before the May 26th deadline, please visit the online discussion forum to submit your comment. http://engage.gov.bc.ca/environmentalassessment/ Thu, 21 May 2015 11:10:00 -0700 The Environmental Assessment Office is inviting the public to submit their ideas to help improve public consultation on environmental assessments. The online discussion will start on April 14th and end on May 26th, 2015. The Environmental Assessment Office is reviewing its policies on public consultation and welcomes your input. http://engage.gov.bc.ca/environmentalassessment/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:30:00 -0700 The proposed Kootenay West Mine Project's public comment period regarding the valued component document has now closed. EAO posts public comments and the proponent's responses to the issues raised in the electronic project information centre (e-PIC). An additional public comment period will be held after CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. submits its application for an environmental assessment certificate. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_document_397_38210.html Fri, 28 Nov 2014 08:10:00 -0800 EAO has released the draft valued components list for the proposed Kootenay West Mine project. Valued components are aspects of the natural and human environment that have scientific, economic, social or cultural significance. Detailed information for the selected valued components will be provided in the application for an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed project. Effective selection of valued components ensures that the environmental assessment focusses on those issues with the highest potential for significant adverse effects and of the highest value for First Nations, the public and others. The public is invited to obtain information about and comment on the selection of valued components for the proposed project during a 30 day public comment period. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p397/1413837117114_0xfnJFqC1Tdz0XvJQT8ypQkFfbrCnLyZYt1hDKV6KcxfMQcqs3JJ!-351597226!1413835330889.pdf Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:00 -0700 EAO has varied the procedural order for the environmental assessment of the proposed Kootenay West Mine Project. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p397/1413587121978_dny9JBdVM5rhLKFpXH5qqxVsnHpvYzvs5lFxl2CpLXNDcJg2JZcC!-351597226!1413586421731.pdf Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:00 -0700 EAO has issued a procedural order that establishes the formal scope, procedures and methods concerning the environmental assessment for the proposed Kootenay West Mine Project. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p397/d37349/1393970997115_5e6aaa358425c3be3ceaeda9b13c8aa187eb08039a9e763b501f42094a1260ad.pdf Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:28:00 -0800 CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. has entered into the environmental assessment process with the proposed Kootenay West Mine Project. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p397/1362154375196_1aebe25b386d3047824acb8587196bb6bbe5c2ddb934064acfa3cf1d37f3484d.pdf Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:20:00 -0800