The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency said it has made available C$40,000 in funding to assist groups and individuals who would like to take part in the federal environmental assessment of the proposed C$4 billion Keltic Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal and Marginal Wharf in Goldboro, NS.

Keltic Petrochemicals is planning a multifaceted project in Goldboro that will include a petrochemical complex, a cogeneration power plant, a marginal wharf as well as an LNG import, storage and vaporization terminal and associated infrastructure including a new highway.

Transport Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are the federal agencies responsible for ensuring that an environmental assessment is conducted under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. They have determined that the project, particularly the LNG facility and marginal wharf, are subject to an environmental assessment in accordance with the comprehensive study requirements of the act.

To receive funding, applicants must participate in the comprehensive study process and in the review of the comprehensive study report. They also must sign a contribution agreement with the agency. Information on the participant funding program, including the Participant Funding Program Guide, the application form and the contribution agreement can be found on the agency’s website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca. Funding applications received by July 5 will be considered.

For additional information on the funding program, contact Peter Bedrossian at (613) 957-0254 or peter.bedrossian@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

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