Commenting on projects

Last updated on November 14, 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:* Ksi Lisims LNG	Submit a comment Register for virtual information session Project details	OPEN: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 CLOSES: Thu, Dec 12 @ 11:59 PM PDT
*OPEN:* New Polaris Gold Mine	Submit a comment In-person open house: Wed, Nov 27, 2024 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST Atlin Recreational Centre 100 Third Street Atlin, B.C. Register for virtual information session Project details	OPEN: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 CLOSES: Thu, Dec 12 @ 11:59 PM PDT
*OPEN:* Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension	Submit a comment Project details	OPEN: Wed, Oct 23, 2024 CLOSES: Fri, Nov 22 @ 11:59 PM PDT
*CLOSED:* Rocky Creek Metallurgical Coal	View comments Project details	OPENED: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 CLOSED: Wed, Nov 6 @ 11:59 PM PST
*CLOSED:* PRGT Eastern Route Amendment	Submit a comment Register for virtual information session Project details	OPENED: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 CLOSED: Thu, Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM PST
*CLOSED:* Eskay Creek Revitalization	Submit a comment and register for virtual information session(s) Project details	OPENED: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 CLOSED: Wed, Nov 14 @ 11:59 PM PST
*CLOSED:* Kobes Gas Plant	View comments Project details	OPENED: Thu, Sep 19, 2024 CLOSED: Thu, Oct 10 @ 11:59 PM PDT
*CLOSED:* Prince Rupert Gas Transmission	View comments 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

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.

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