Rio Tinto Alcan (Proponent) is proposing an extension of an existing marine terminal and construction of a barge ramp, tug dock, a possible breakwater, and laydown facility to replace the existing facilities for the import and export of bulk materials. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_project_home_414.html Thu, 29 May 2014 09:10:00 -0700 eao.support@gov.bc.ca Rio Tinto Alcan has received an Environmental Assessment Certificate Amendment for the Terminal A Extension Project. https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/terminal-a-extension/docs?folder=103 Fri, 11 May 2018 15:20:00 -0700 Rio Tinto Alcan has received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Terminal A Extension Project. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p414/1450732832140_jG2hW4rC2sfttY1qJYH7FQWCZGnQXlpLTCGww1X13V2mJfDVrWxD!-242174146!1450732386122.pdf Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:00:00 -0800 The proposed Terminal A Extension Project's public comment period regarding Rio Tinto Alcan's application for an environmental assessment certificate has now closed. EAO posts public comments and the proponent's responses to the issues raised in the electronic project information centre (e-PIC). http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_project_doc_list_414_r_pub.html Fri, 24 Jul 2015 08:10:00 -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 Kitimat, BC. A 38 day public comment period on the application will start on June 15, 2015 and end on July 23, 2015. All written comments received by online form, fax or mail during this time period in relation to the application will be considered. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p414/1433528610898_6tK3VxWZ72qpl6JnJTy5LpRlFGLfxM4KfRvs3jbqr4njL2fqMGYv!-14610924!1433523801853.pdf Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:40:00 -0700 The Environmental Assessment Office has formally accepted an Application from Rio Tinto Alcan for an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Terminal A Extension Project on the basis that the Application contains the information required by the Application Information Requirements. The Application review process has begun. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_project_doc_list_414_r_app.html Wed, 27 May 2015 13:27:00 -0700 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 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/html/deploy/epic_document_414_38890.html Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:05:00 -0700 EAO has varied the procedural order for the environmental assessment of the proposed Terminal A Extension Project. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_document_414_38822.html Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:37:00 -0700 The propose Terminal A Extension Project's public comment period regarding the valued components list 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 Rio Tinto Alcan submits is application for an environmental assessment certificate. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_document_414_38512.html Fri, 09 Jan 2015 16:02:00 -0800 The 'comment' function on the EAO website is operational again. Due to the interruption, the public comment period for this project will be extended until Friday, January 9th at 4:00pm. http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/forms/terminal_a_extension_form.html Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:30:00 -0800 The 'Comment' function on our website is currently disabled as a result of a service disruption. We do not know at this time how long the disruption will last. All of the public comment periods currently underway will be extended when the service is restored. Project-specific notices will be sent out via RSS feed when the details are available. http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/forms/terminal_a_extension_form.html Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:30:00 -0800 EAO has announced a public comment period and open house on the draft valued components list for the proposed Terminal A Extension Project. Valued components are aspects of the natural and human environment that have scientific, economic, social or cultural significance. Detailed information on 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 35 day public comment period. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p414/1417108164082_wplvJ3XhTm1pCfkpP11pMQK35VtWcfYm7JPrV08GzJ1HJDsv0t1b!-231679769!1417107418682.pdf Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:00:00 -0800 EAO has issued a procedural order that establishes the formal scope, procedures and methods concerning the environmental assessment for the proposed Terminal A Extension Project. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p414/1412975693365_RwPhJ32Lw6jv2JHy4LL2GNnvgYfLp2yNhvzBpDQNJ0DtnVskmYtf!-351597226!1412955816063.pdf Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:27:00 -0700 Rio Tinto Alcan has entered into the environmental assessment process with the proposed Terminal A Extension Project. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/documents/p414/1402336043552_f24b685d82d5e2da3d8b87afdc72933c72cc7179ffd0d9df0e2f4e90d3347dd6.pdf Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:45:00 -0700