FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswickers are encouraged to participate in the public consultation process for Sisson Mines Ltd.’s proposed molybdenum/tungsten open pit mine and ore processing facility.

"The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulation of the Clean Environment Act calls for a public participation process to be conducted as part of the review prior to a decision on the project,” said Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny. “I encourage New Brunswickers to provide their input about the project by participating in this process.”

A public meeting chaired by a panel of independent experts will be held at 7 p.m. on June 22 in the Stanley High School gymnasium, 28 Bridge St., Stanley. To register to make a presentation at the public meeting, contact the Department of Environment and Local Government at 506-453-3700. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for general comments.

The EIA report, summary, and general review statement are available for a 90-day review and comment period from April 16 through July 17. Copies of the summary and the general review statement are available at the following locations:

  • Burtts Corner: Birds Corner Store, 1002 Route 104;
  • Florenceville-Bristol: Town office, 4724 Juniper Rd.;
  • Fredericton: Department of Environment and Local Government,  20 McGloin St. (Marysville Place); Fredericton Public Library, 12 Carleton St.; Nashwaaksis Public Library, Nashwaaksis Middle School, 324 Fulton Av.;
  • Juniper: Mills Convenience Store, 6765 Route 107;
  • Millville: Village office, 39 Howland Ridge Rd.;
  • Nackawic: Town office, 26 Pinder Rd.;
  • Stanley: Village office, 20 Main St., Stanley Community Library, 28 Bridge St., Unit 2, Hillside Convenience, 30 Main St.;
  • Tay Creek: Tay Creek Country Store, 3789 Route 620;
  • Woodstock: Town office, 824 Main St.

A copy of the complete EIA report in both official languages is available on the Department of Environment and Local Government’s website and at local municipal offices in Florenceville-Bristol, Fredericton, Stanley, Woodstock, Millville and Nackawic and at the public libraries in Fredericton and Stanley.

Written briefs should be submitted no later than July 17 by mail to the Department of Environment and Local Government’s Education and Engagement Branch, 20 McGloin St., Marysville Place, 3rd Floor, Fredericton, N.B., E3A 5T8; by fax at 506-453-3676; or by e-mail to [email protected].

In addition to this public consultation process, the provincial government will also hold a series of meetings in several First Nations communities.

 

16-04-15