Ontario Power Generation Lower Mattagami Hydroelectric Complex Redevelopment
Consultation on the Proposed Scope of the Project and Availability of Participant Funding
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is proposing to redevelop the Lower Mattagami Hydroelectric Complex, located approximately 70 km northeast of Kapuskasing.
Little Long, Harmon and Kipling generating stations will be expanded with the addition of a turbine/generator and the Smoky Falls site will be redeveloped to accommodate a new generating station.
The project is subject to a comprehensive study under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as the federal responsible authority for the project assessment, now invites the public to comment on the proposed scope of the project,
the factors to be considered and the ability of the comprehensive study to address issues relating to the project.
Written submissions received by Fisheries and Oceans Canada by May 14, 2007 will be considered.
Interested persons may submit their comments in the official language of their choice to:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
1500-11 Paris Street
Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8
Tel: 705-522-5907
Fax: 705-522-6421
Note: All documents and/or comments received by Fisheries and Oceans Canada regarding this project are considered public and will become part of the public registry for this project.
Please quote the project title and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry reference number on all correspondence.
To obtain a copy of the project scope or for further information on the project, please contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada at the above address.
Copies of the project scope are also available for public viewing at the following locations:
Timmins Ontario Government Complex
Highway 101 East
South Porcupine, ON P0N 1H0
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Ministry of Natural Resources
122 Government Rd.
Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X8
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Ontario Government Building
34 Revillion Rd. North
Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0
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Ministry of Natural Resources
2 Third Avenue Box 730
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
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Availability of $50,000 in Participant Funding
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has made $50,000 available under its Participant Funding Program to assist groups and/or individuals
to take part in the environmental assessment of this proposed project.
To receive funding, successful applicants must participate in the environmental assessment process of the hydroelectric redevelopment project.
Funding applications received by the Agency at the address indicated below by May 14, 2007 will be considered.
Information on the Program, including the Participant Funding Program Guide, the application form and the contribution agreement that describes the obligations
of each party and the conditions for payments, is on the Agency's website.
For additional information on the funding program or to submit an application, please contact:
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Participant Funding Program
Place Bell Canada 160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3
Tel: 613-957-0254 (collect calls accepted)
Fax: 613-948-9172
suzanne.osborne@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
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