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Commenting on projects

Last updated on October 15, 2024

When major projects are proposed, public input into the environmental assessment helps make sure that what is important to the community is considered. Public comments also help identify and assess all potential impacts of a project, so they can be addressed if the project is approved to move forward.

Public comment periods
Project More Information Comment Period 


OPEN:
Rocky Creek Metallurgical Coal


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OPEN:
Mon, Oct 7, 2024 

CLOSES:
Wed, Nov 6 @ 11:59 PM PST
 

 

OPEN:
PRGT Eastern Route Amendment
 

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Project details
 
OPEN:
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 

CLOSES:
Thu, Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM PST


OPEN:
Eskay Creek Revitalization

 
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and register for virtual information session(s)

Project details
OPEN:
Tue, Oct 15, 2024

CLOSES:
Wed, Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM PST


OPENING SOON:
Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension

 
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Project details
OPENING:
Wed, Oct 23, 2024

CLOSING:
Fri, Nov 22 @ 11:59 PM PDT
 

 

CLOSED:
Kobes Gas Plant

 

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Project details
OPENED:
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 

CLOSED:
Thu, Oct 10 @ 11:59 PM PDT
 

CLOSED:
Prince Rupert Gas Transmission
 
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Project details
OPENED:
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 

CLOSED:
Tue, Sep 3 @ 11:59 PM PDT
 

Public comment policies

Comments can be submitted to the EAO either online or by mail. They will be published on the EAO Project Information Centre (EPIC).

The EAO publishes all comments received within seven days of receipt, except comments that do not meet our Public Comment Policy (PDF, 536 kb).

EAO forwards all posted comments to project proponents so that they can be fully considered during the project's EA process.

Participate in the assessment process

Public consultation is an important and mandatory aspect of environmental assessments in British Columbia, based on the principle that those affected by proposed projects should have an opportunity to provide input to the assessment. As part of all environmental assessments, the EAO provides information for the public and seeks input to inform our work of carrying out assessments in a thorough, timely, transparent and impartial way, considering the environmental, economic, social, cultural and health effects of assessed projects.
 

Project information
Sample screenshot of the EAO's Project Information Centre

Looking for information on a project undergoing an environmental assessment? You'll find it on the EAO's Project Information Centre (EPIC).

What is the EAO?

Learn more about the Environmental Assessment Office and how environmental assessments protect First Nations and Indigenous rights and environmental, economic, social, cultural and health effects from major projects.