Commenting on Projects

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.

Open Houses

Public Comment Periods

Project More Information Comment Period Status

OPEN: 
Aspen Solar & Energy Storage

Comment here

Project details

In person information session:
June 6, 2023, 3:00 – 6:00 pm PDT
Merritt at the Comfort Inn & Suites

Virtual information session:
June 20, 2023,1:30 - 3:00 pm PDT
June 26, 2026, 2:30 – 4:00 pm PDT
Links to register for the virtual information sessions will be on the Project Detail page soon.


OPEN: Tues, May 23, 2023
CLOSING: Thurs, June 30 @ 11:59 pm PDT 

OPEN: 
Cariboo Gold Project

Comment here

Project details


OPEN: Tues, May 9, 2023
CLOSING: Thurs, June 8 @ 11:59 pm PDT 

OPEN: 
New Polaris Gold Mine

Comment here

Project details

Virtual Information Session: 
June 1, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 pm PDT 

Click here to register


OPEN: Tues, May 9, 2023
CLOSING: Thurs, June 8 @ 11:59 pm PDT

OPEN: 
Roberts Bank Terminal 2

Comment here

Project details


OPEN: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
CLOSING: Thurs, June 8 @ 11:59 pm PDT 

OPEN: 
Ksi Lisims LNG

Comment here

Project details

OPEN:  Thurs, April 27, 2023
CLOSING: Mon, May 29 @ 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).

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

Public Participation in the EA 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 EAs, the EAO provides information for the public and seeks input to inform our work of carrying out EAs in a thorough, timely, transparent and impartial way, considering the environmental, economic, social, cultural and health effects of assessed projects.

Improving the experience and outcomes of public consultation in environmental assessments has been a focus of Environmental Assessment Revitalization. For more details on how the public has been engaged throughout the Revitalization process and information on active engagements, please see the page on Engagement on environmental assessment revitalization. 

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