Orca Sand and Gravel Project

Type:Typical EA Process (Active and Complete)Status:Completed / Certified
Category:MiningPre-application

Start Date:

2003/09/30
 

Document Index

Pre-Application

Application Terms of Reference/Information Requirements

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Approved Terms of Reference for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project dated November 2004  2004/11/25

EAO Generated Documents

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Letter dated Dec 21/04 from John Bones (EAO) to Herb Wilson (Orca Sand & Gravel) re: Acceptance of Application for Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Orca Sand and Gravel ProjectJohn Bones, Environmental Assessment Office2004/12/22
Order Under Section 11 of the Environmental Assessment Act for the Orca Sand and Gravel Project, signed by John Bones (EAO) Nov 25/04John Bones, Environmental Assessment Office2004/11/25
Meeting Summary - Orca Sand and Gravel Project Working Group Meeting #2 - Sept 24/04  2004/10/14
Meeting Summary of the March 16/04 Pre-Application MeetingJo Harris, Environmental Assessment Office2004/10/13
Meeting Summary - Orca Sand and Gravel Project Working Group meeting #1 - Aug 5/04  2004/08/16
Letter dated Oct 7/03 from Jo Harris (EAO) to Marion Wright (Kwakiutl Band Council) regarding an invitation to the project information meeting and site tour  2003/10/07
Letter dated Oct 7/03 from Jo Harris (EAO) to Chief William Cranmer (Namgis First Nation) regarding an invitation to the project information meeting and site tour  2003/10/07
Section 10 (1) (c) - Orca Sand and Gravel Project signed by Bob Hart (EAO) dated Sept 30/03Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2003/10/06

Proponent Comments/Correspondence

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Letter dated Sept 23/04 from Marco Romero (Polaris Minerals Ltd.) and Bill Cranmer (Namgis First Nation) to John Bones (EAO) regarding the Orca Sand and Gravel ProjectMarco Romero, Polaris Minerals2004/10/01
Project Description for the Orca Sand and Gravel Project submitted by Polaris Minerals Corporation (Prop) dated Sept 2003Polaris Minerals2003/10/06

Under Review

Application and Supporting Studies

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Volume 1 - Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Orca Sand and Gravel Project submitted by Polaris Minerals Ltd. to John Bones (EAO) on January 17 2005Marco Romero, Polaris Minerals2005/01/17
Volume 2 - Appendices (sections 1-2-3) to the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Orca Sand and Gravel Project submitted by Polaris Minerals Ltd. to John Bones (EAO) on January 17 2005Marco Romero, Polaris Minerals2005/01/17
Volume 3 - Appendices (sections 3-8) to the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Orca Sand and Gravel Project submitted by Polaris Minerals Ltd. to John Bones (EAO) on January 17 2005Marco Romero, Polaris Minerals2005/01/17

Aboriginal Comments/Submissions

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Letter dated Mar 24/05 from Chief William Cranmer ('Namgis First Nation) to John Bones (EAO) confirming that thety have been adequately consulted and accomodated by the Proponent and federal and provincial governments with regards to the assessment.Chief Bill Cranmer, Namgis First Nation2005/04/05
Letter dated Mar 23/05 from Marion Wright, Chief Councillor (Kwakiutl Band Council) to John Bones (EAO) confirming they have arrived at an Impact and Benefits Agreement that will allow the project to proceed to the mutual satisfaction of Kwakiutl and OrcaChief Marion Wright, Kwakiutl First Nation2005/04/05
Letter dated March 14/05 from Marion Wright (Kwakiutl Band) to John Bones (EAO) re: Review of the ORCA Sand and Gravel Project Application for an Environmental Review CertificateChief Marion Wright, Kwakiutl First Nation2005/03/16
Letter dated Feb 24/05 from Chief Bill Cranmer (Namgis First Nation) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Chief Bill Cranmer, Namgis First Nation2005/02/25
Comment form from Buster Wilson (Kwakiutl) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/15

EAO Generated Documents

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Meeting Summary - Orca Sand and Gravel Project Working Group Meeting #4 - Mar 31/05  2005/04/19
Federal/Provincial WorkplanJohn Bones, Environmental Assessment Office2005/03/08
Meeting Summary - Orca Sand and Gravel Project Working Group Meeting #3 - Feb 9/05David Eirikson, Environmental Assessment Office2005/03/08
Letter dated Jan 17/04 from John Bones (EAO) to Herb Wilson (OSG) re: Acceptance of Application for Formal Review of the Orca Sand and Gravel ProjectJohn Bones, Environmental Assessment Office2005/01/18

Federal Comments/Submissions

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Letter dated Apr. 7/05 from Heather Nicholson (INAC) to Karen Hall (Transport Canada) and Chris Barlow (CEAA) regarding CEAA Review of Orca Sand and Gravel projectHeather Nicholson, Indian and Northern Affairs INAC2005/04/19
Mar 2/05 CEAA Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/03/03
Email dated Mar 1/05 from Karen Hall (TC) to Andrew Roginson (CEAA) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectKaren Hall, Transport Canada2005/03/03
Letter dated Mar 1/05 from Dale Desrochers (DFO) to Andrew Robinson (CEAA) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectDale Desrochers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada2005/03/03
Letter dated Mar 1/05 from Harpreet Gill (EC) to Andrew Robinson (CEAA) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectHarpreet Gill, Environment Canada2005/03/03
Email dated Mar 2/05 from Harpreet Gill (EC) to Herb Wilson (Polaris) Cluxewe River Water LevelsHarpreet Gill, Environment Canada2005/03/03
Letter dated Feb 25/05 from John Duncan, MP(Vancouver Island North) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectJohn Duncan, Vancouver Island North2005/02/25

Local Government Comments/Submissions

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Email dated Mar 8/05 from Annemarie Koch (RDMW) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Annemarie Koch, Regional District Mount Waddington2005/03/11
Letter dated Feb 25/05 from Rod Visser (MLA, North Island) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectRod Visser, Provincial Government2005/03/01
Letter dated Feb 21/05 from Grant Loyer (Town of Port McNeill) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectGrant Loyer, Town of Port McNeill2005/02/24
Comment form from Mayor Harry Mose (Dist. of Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectHarry Mose, District of Port Hardy2005/02/15
Letter dated Feb 9/05 from Mayor Gerry Furney (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Gerry Furney, Town of Port McNeill2005/02/10

Notices - News Releases

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Public comment invited on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/02

Provincial Govt Comments/Submissions

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Email dated Feb 28/05 from Grant Bracher (WLAP) to Nicole Del Raye (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Grant Bracher, Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection2005/03/03
Email from Warren Cooper (WLAP) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Warren Cooper, Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection2005/03/03

Proponent Comments/Correspondence

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Letter dated January 17, 2005 from Herbert Wilson (Orca Sand & Gravel Ltd.) to John Bones (EAO) requesting applications for an Environmental Assessment Certificate, Mine Permit and tenure under the Land Act.Herbert Wilson, Orca Sand and Gravel Ltd.2005/06/03
Orca Sand & Gravel Project - Draft Consultation Summary  2005/03/23

Public Comments/Submissions

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Letter dated Feb 3/05 from J.R Ewen (Cedar Park Resort & Golfing) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project J.R Ewen, Cedar Park Resort & Golfing2005/03/01
Letter dated Feb 3/05 from J.R Ewen (Port McNeill) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectJ.R Ewen, Cedar Park Resort & Golfing2005/03/01
Letter dated Feb 28/05 from Cathy Denham (Community Corp) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Cathy Denham, Community Futures Development Corp2005/03/01
Email dated Feb 28/05 from Jennifer Lash (Living Oceans Society) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Jennifer Lash, Living Oceans Society2005/03/01
Email dated Feb 28/05 from Robert MacGregor (Sointula) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Robet MacGregor2005/03/01
Letter dated Feb 25/05 from Jeff D Houle to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/28
Letter dated Feb 28/05 from Bruce Jackman to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectBruce Jackman, C.A.B Industrial Automotive Supplies Ltd.2005/02/28
Letter dated Feb 22/05 from Dave Pashley (Eaglewood Packing Co) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectDave Pashley, Englewood Packing Company2005/02/28
Letter dated Feb 24/04 from Lynne Broekhuizen (Port McNeill) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Lynne Broekhuizen, Fishfor Contracting2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 22/05 from Don Willson (Silver King Ventures) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectDon Willson, Silver King Ventures2005/02/25
Public Comment Form from Dale Scow (Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectDale Scow2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 22/05 from Mike Hryhorka (Overland Freight Lines) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Mike Hryhorka, Overland Freight Lines Ltd2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 22/05 from Miles Trevor (Access Forest Management) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Miles Trevor, Access Forest Management Ltd2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 21/05 from Carole Ford (Coast Radio) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Carole Ford, Coast Radio2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 10/05 from John Tidbury (Port Hardy & Dist of Chambers of Commerce) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project John Tidbury, Port Hardy & District Chambers of Commerce2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 22/05 from Angelos Xylinas (Haida Way Motor Inn) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Angelos Xylinas, Haida Way Motor Inn2005/02/25
Public Comment Form from Stephanie Coe (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/25
Public Comment Form from Riccardo Marrara (Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 24/05 from Steve Amos (Kal Tires) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/25
Public Comment Form from Gabriele Wickstrom (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectGabriele Wickstrom, Oceanview Driving School2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 25/05 from Cliff West (PME) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Clifford J West, Port McNeill Enterprises Ltd2005/02/25
Letter dated Feb 24/05 from Mark Roberts to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/25
Email dated Feb 23/05 from Ann & Gordon Henschel (Henschel Fine Arts) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectAnn & Gordon Henschel, Henschel Fine Arts2005/02/24
Fax dated Feb 24/05 from Stephen Gabrysh to John Bones re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/24
Public Comment Form from Olmir Brown (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Olmir Brown2005/02/24
Fax dated Feb 23/05 from Luke Wiggins (Coastal Mountain Fuels) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Luke Wiggins, Coastal Mountian Fuels2005/02/24
Public Comment Form from Shirley Ford (Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectDon and Shirley Ford2005/02/24
Public Comment Form from Don Ford (Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectDon and Shirley Ford2005/02/24
Public Comment form from Port McNeill Shake & Shingle Ltd to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/23
Letter dated Feb 22/05 from Ron McLennan (Hardy Lock & Key) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Ron McLennan, Hardy Lock & Key2005/02/23
Email dated Feb 22/05 from Bill Day (Western Forest Products Ltd) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectBill Day, Western Forest Products Limited2005/02/23
Email dated Feb 22/05 from Clint Marsh (Budget Car & Truck Rentals) to John Bones (EAO) re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectClint Marsh, Budget Car & Truck Rentals2005/02/23
Email dated Feb 22/05 from Harry Pfrimmer (Bazett Land Surveying) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectHarry Pfrimmer, Bazett Land Surveying Inc2005/02/23
Public Comment form from Mr. & Mrs. Les Wilson (Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectLes Wilson2005/02/22
Public Comment form from Wayne Green (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectWayne Green2005/02/15
Public Comment form from Ruby House (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectRuby House2005/02/15
Public Comment form from anonyms resident (Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/15
Public Comment form from Jill Miles (Sointula) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectJill Miles2005/02/15
Public Comment form from Lawrie Garrett (Sointula) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectLawrie Garrett2005/02/15
Email dated Feb 13/05 from Donna Gault to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/15
Public Comment Form Bob Wheeler (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectBob Wheeler2005/02/10
Public Comment Form Donna Mackay (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectDonna MacKay2005/02/10
Public Comment Form Holger Sonderguard (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel ProjectHolger Sonderguard2005/02/10
Public Comment Form John Chittick (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project John Chittick2005/02/10
Public Comment Form Colin Wenman (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Colin Wenman2005/02/10
Public Comment Form P Wainwright (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project P Wainwright2005/02/10
Public Comment Form Bill Hawkins (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Bill W Hawkins2005/02/10
Public Comment Form Dr David Baird (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project David Baird2005/02/10
Public Comment Form Dan House (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project Dan House2005/02/10
Public Comment Form William France (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project William D France2005/02/10
Public Comment form from anonyms resident (Port McNeill) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/10
Letter from Dave Nelson (Port McNeill) to John Bones and David Eirikson re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/04
Email dated Feb 1/04 from Bill Milligan (Port Hardy) to the Environmental Assessment Office re: Comments on the application for the Orca Sand & Gravel Project  2005/02/02

Concurrent Permitting

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Application for a Mine Permit for the Orca Sand and Gravel Project submitted by Polaris Minerals Ltd. to John Bones (EAO) on January 17 2005 Marco Romero, Polaris Minerals2005/01/17
Application for a Crown Land (Forshore) Permit for the Orca Sand and Gravel Project submitted by Polaris Minerals Ltd. to John Bones (EAO) on January 17 2005 Marco Romero, Polaris Minerals2005/01/17

Completed / Certified

Notices - News Releases

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Orca Sand and Gravel Project News Release - North Island to Get Economic Boost dated July 21/05  2005/07/21

EA Certificate Documentation

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Orca Sand and Gravel Project News Release - North Island to Get Economic Boost dated July 21/05  2005/07/21
Orca Sand and Gravel Project Environmental Assessment Certificate M05-01 signed July 14/05  2005/07/21
Orca Sand and Gravel Project - Recomendations of the Executive Director and Reasons for Recommendations dated June 28/05  2005/07/21
Orca Sand and Gravel Project Assessment Report dated June 20/05  2005/07/21

Post Certificate Documentation

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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency News Release dated October 5/05 regarding the Orca Sand and Gravel Extraction ProjectJohn Woodward, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency2005/10/07
Last Updated: 2009-11-20
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