Brule Mine Project

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

Start Date:

2005/01/13
 

Document Index

Pre-Application

Application Terms of Reference/Information Requirements

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Brule Mine Project Approved Terms of Reference dated Oct 18/05.Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2005/10/20

EAO Generated Documents

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Brule Mine Project - Order under Section 11 signed by Bob Hart (EAO) dated Oct.14/05Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2005/10/17
Order Under Section 10(1)(c) amended by Bob Hart (EAO) dated April 11, 2005Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2005/04/11
Order Under Section 10(1)(c) by Bob Hart (EAO) dated January 13, 2005 Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2005/01/14

Notices - News Releases

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Brule Coal Project Public Meeting - June 1, 2005 at 6:30pm in the Chetwynd Community Centre, Cottonwood HallBob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2005/05/20

Proponent Comments/Correspondence

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Brule Mine Project Description submitted by Western Canadian Coal Corp.(Prop) to Bob Hart (EAO) on Jan 13/05Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2005/01/13

Under Review

Application and Supporting Studies

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Brule Mine Project, Supplementary Consultations and Communications with First Nations and Kelly Lake Communities, February 2006Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/04/19
Brule Mine Project, Update to Supplementary Consultations and Communications with Public Stakeholders, 16 March 2006Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/04/19
Email attachments included for application dated Feb 27/06 from Alan Martin (Lorax Environmental) to Bruce Carmichael (Ministry of Environment) regarding mass balance predictionsAlan Martin, Lorax Environmental2006/03/03
Memo inclued for application dated Feb 16/06 from Stephen Day (SRK Consulting) to Travis Anderson (Western Canadian Coal) regarding "On-site Barrel Tests Results Update"Stephen Day, SRK Consulting2006/02/21
Memorandum included for application dated Jan 30/06 from Alan Martin (Lorax Environmental) to Travis Anderson (Western Canadian Coal) with comments on "Dillon Water Quality-2005 Update" regarding Brule Mine ProjectAlan Martin, Lorax Environmental2006/02/15
Memorandum dated Jan 31/06 from Alan Martin (Lorax Environmental) to Sylvia Van Zalingen/Travis Anderson (Western Canadian Coal) with comments on "Water quality impact predictions for Falling and Beaudette Creeks" regarding Brule Mine ProjectAlan Martin, Lorax Environmental2006/02/14
Volume 1 Main Document - Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Brule Mine Project submitted by Western Canadian Coal Corp. to Bob Hart (EAO) on December 5 2005. **Updated Table of Contents Jan 06** Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2005/12/05
Volume 2 Main Document - Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Brule Mine Project submitted by Western Canadian Coal Corp. to Bob Hart (EAO) on December 5 2005.Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2005/12/05
Volume 3 - Figures for the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Brule Mine Project submitted by Western Canadian Coal Corp. to Bob Hart (EAO) on December 5 2005. **Updated Figure 4.4.3-3 Jan 06** Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2005/12/05
Volume 4 - Appendices Vol 1 - to the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Brule Mine Project submitted by Western Canadian Coal Corp. to Bob Hart (EAO) on December 5 2005. **Updated Appendix A-1 - Jan 06** - Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2005/12/05
Volume 5 - Appendices Vol 2 - to the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Brule Mine Project submitted by Western Canadian Coal Corp. to Bob Hart (EAO) on December 5 2005. Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2005/12/05

Aboriginal Comments/Submissions

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Final Report Third Party Review, Western Canadian Coal Corp., Environmental Assessment Certificate Brule Coal Mine Application, June 2006Marlin Murphy, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.2006/06/14
Letter dated June 2/06 from Chief Chingee (McLeod Lake Indian Band) to Marlin Murphy (EBA Engineering) regarding the Brule Application ResponseChief Alec Chingee, McLeod Lake Indian Band2006/06/07
Technical reports from EBA Waberski Darrow on behalf of the First Nations and Kelly Lake Communities regarding Brule ApplicationEBA Waberski Darrow2006/03/13
Non-Technical reports from EBA Waberski Darrow on behalf of the First Nations and Kelly Lake Communities regarding Brule ApplicationEBA Waberski Darrow2006/03/13
Memo dated Feb 25/06 from Marlin Murphy (EBA Consulting Engineers and Scientists) to BC EA Office (EAO) regarding Summary of First Nation Discussion on Comments on Final ApplicationMarlin Murphy, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.2006/03/07

EAO Generated Documents

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Minutes dated May 31/06 of the EAO Brule Coal Project Teleconference held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2006/07/04
Time Limit Extension Order dated June 7/06Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2006/06/07
Meeting Notes from the Brule working group teleconference on May 23 2006 Jo Harris, Environmental Assessment Office2006/06/01
Minutes dated Apr 4/06 of the EAO Brule Coal Project Water Quality and Aquatic Resources Meeting held in Vancouver, BC on Apr 4/06 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2006/05/16
Minutes dated Apr 6/06 of the EAO Brule Coal Project Air Quality Working Group Meeting held in Vancouver, BC on Apr 6/06 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2006/05/15
Minutes dated Mar 20/06 of the EAO Brule Coal Project ML/ARD and Water Quality Meeting held in Vancouver, BC on Mar 20/06 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (including MEMRP/PROP Mar 10/06 meeting record)Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2006/04/10
Minutes dated Dec 13/05 of the EAO Brule Coal Project Working Group Meeting held in Chetwynd, BC on Dec 13/05 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.Jo Harris, Environmental Assessment Office2006/02/23
Letter dated November 24/05 from Bob Hart (EAO) to Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal Corp.) regarding the screening of the Brule Mine Project Application for an Environmental Assessment CertificateBob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2005/12/01
Letter dated November 30/05 from Bob Hart (EAO) to Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal Corp) regarding the adequacy of Western Canadian Coal Corp.'s Public Consultation Activities.Bob Hart, Environmental Assessment Office2005/12/01

Federal Comments/Submissions

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Letter dated Feb 24/06 from Dale Desrochers (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) to Bob Hart (EAO) providing comments on the Brule Mine ProjectDale Desrochers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada2006/03/03

Notices - News Releases

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Public Comment Invited on the Brule Mine Project Dec. 12/05 - Jan. 26/06Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2005/12/08

Provincial Govt Comments/Submissions

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Email from Kim Bellfontaine (Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 7/06 regarding Brule Mine Project conclusionsKim Bellefontaine, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources2006/06/14
Email from Tim Eaton (Klohn Crippen Berger Limited) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 9/06 regarding Post-Application Agency Issue Response CompendiumTim Eaton, Klohn Crippen Berger Limited2006/06/14
Email from Bob Lane (Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 8/06 regarding Brule conclusionsBob Lane, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources2006/06/14
Email from Rodger Stewart (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 5/06 regarding Brule wildlife section suggestionsRodger Stewart, Ministry of Environment (ESD)2006/06/14
Email from Bruce Carmichael (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 5/06 regarding Brule SeBruce Carmichael, Ministry of Environment2006/06/14
Email from Rodger Steward (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 7/06 regarding Brule CE conclusionsRodger Stewart, Ministry of Environment (ESD)2006/06/14
Email from Bruce Carmichael (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 6/06 regarding MEMPR comments on Draft Assessment Report - ML/ARD ComponentBruce Carmichael, Ministry of Environment2006/06/14
Email from Dave Sutherland (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) received June 7/06 regarding Brule Final Conclusion - agreement soughtDave Sutherland, Ministry of Environment2006/06/14
Letter dated May 30/06 from Pierre Johstone (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding the Brule Mine Project - Assessment Report ReviewPierre Johnstone, Ministry of Environment2006/06/06
Email dated May 26/06 from Dave Sutherland(Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) re: comments on the Draft Assessment ReportDave Sutherland, Ministry of Environment2006/05/29
Comments dated May 12/06 from Kim Bellefontaine (Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources) to Bob Hart (EAO) with comments on the Draft Assessment ReportKim Bellefontaine, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources2006/05/23
Letter dated May 10/06 from Brendan Miller (Ministry of Agriculture and Lands) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding the Brule Mine ProjectBrendan G. Miller, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands2006/05/17
Memo dated Mar 8/06 from Bruce Carmichael (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding Environmental Quality Section Review of Aquatic Issues Related to the Brule Mine Application for Certification under EAABruce Carmichael, Ministry of Environment2006/03/10
Email dated March 2/06 from Dave Sutherland (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding Air QualityDave Sutherland, Ministry of Environment2006/03/03
Comments dated Feb 28/06 from J.P. Clark (Ministry of Environment) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding Brule Mine ProjectJohn Clark, Ministry of Environment2006/03/03
Memo dated Feb 23/06 from Chris Carr (Ministry of Energy and Mines) to Bob Hart (EAO) with comments on Brule Mine ProjectChris Carr, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources2006/03/03
Email dated Feb 24/06 from Tim Eaton (Klohn Krippen-on behalf of MEMPR) to Chris Carr (Ministry of Energy and Mines) with comments on the Brule Mine ProjectTim Eaton, Klohn Crippen Berger Limited2006/03/03
Memo dated Feb 21/06 from Tom Kearns (Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding Geological & Mine Design Review of Environmental Impact Assessment for the Brule Mine ProjectTom Kearns, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources2006/02/23
Report dated Feb 19/06 from Kevin Morin (on behalf of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources) regarding the review of ML/ARD Related IssuesKevin Morin, Minesite Drainage Assessment Group2006/02/23
Letter dated Feb 13/06 from David Struthers (Interior Reforestation-on behalf of MEMPR) to Diane Howe (Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources) regarding Brule Mine Project - EA Certificate Application review processDavid Struthers, Interior Reforestation Co. Ltd.2006/02/23
Letter dated Jan 9/06 from Dave Hutchcroft (Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts) to Kathleen Pomeroy (Western Canada Coal Corporation) regarding the Brule Mine ProjectDave Hutchcroft, Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts2006/01/18

Proponent Comments/Correspondence

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Letter dated June 1/06 from Kathleen Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Bob Hart (EAO) with attached Table of Commitments Re: Brule Mine ProjectKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/06/12
Letter dated May 30/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (WCCC) to Bruce Carmichael (ENV) re: Responses to issues raised on May 23/06 Brule ReviewKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/06/02
Letter dated April 12/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to David Embree (Chetwynd, BC) regarding response to letter dated Jan 26/06.Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/05/31
Letter dated April 25/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Bob Hart (EAO) submitting the compendium of responses to the questions and comments raised by agenciesKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/05/03
Letter dated Apr 7/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Proponent) to Debra Porter (Chetwynd BC) regarding concerns about the Falling Creek Flats loadoutKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/04/12
Letter dated Feb 6/06 from Kathleen Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Ken Sheen (Public)Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/03/07
Letter dated Feb 23/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to John Proulx (Public)Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/03/07
Letter dated Feb 23/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Barry and Debra Porter (Hasler Creek Community Residents)Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/03/07
Letter dated Feb 24/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Barry F. Goodrich (Public)Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/03/07
Letter dated March 2/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to David Embree (Public)Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/03/07
Letter dated Feb 21/06 from Kathleen Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal Corp.) to Garry W. Loiselle (Public) responding to requests regarding the Brule Mine ProjectKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/02/23
Letter dated Feb 20/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Rosalinde & David Embree and Andre Roofthooft (Public) responding to their letter of Jan 17/06 regarding Brule Mine ProjectKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/02/23
Letter dated Feb 6/06 from Kathleen Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Ken Sheen (Public) responding to his letter of Jan 7/06 regarding Brule Mine ProjectKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/02/23
Letter dated Jan 19/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (Western Canadian Coal) to Robert Cosburn (Cosburn & Associates) with comments on Ken Daniels trapline regarding Brule Mine ProjectKathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/02/15
Additional documents (ML/ARD information for the adjacent Dillon Mine) submitted by Western Canadian Coal Corp. to Bob Hart (EAO) on Jan 30/06Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/01/31
Archaeological Impact Report, BC Heritage Inspection Permit 2004-216, Final Report dated October 2005 from Western Canadian Coal Corporation (Proponent)Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/01/24

Public Comments/Submissions

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Letter dated Jan 5/06 from Robert S. Cosburn (The Law Firm of Cosburn & Associates) to Bob Hart (EAO) with comments on Ken Daniels (Public) trapline regarding Brule Mine ProjectRobert Cosburn, The Law Firm of Cosburn & Associates2006/02/15
Letter dated Jan 25/06 from Debra Porter (Chetwynd, BC) to Jo Harris (EAO) regarding the Brule Mine Project Debra Porter2006/01/31
Fax/letter dated Jan 26/06 from David Embree (Chetwynd, BC) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding the Brule Mine ProjectDavid Embree2006/01/31
Letter dated Jan 26/06 from Barry Porter (Hasler Flats Residents Group) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding the Brule Mine ProjectBarry and Debra Porter, Hasler Flats Residents Group2006/01/30
Letter dated Jan 17/06 from David and Rosalinde Embree (Public) and from Andre Roofthooft (Public) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding the Brule Mine ProjectDavid and Rosalinde Embree2006/01/24
Emailed letter dated Jan 19/06 from Barry F. Goodrich (Public) to Bob Hart (EAO) regarding the connector route from Brule Mine to Falling Creek Load outBarry F. Goodrich2006/01/20
Emailed letter dated Jan 7/06 from Ken Sheen (Public) to Jo Harris (EAO) with comments about the Brule Mine ProjectKen Sheen2006/01/12
Email dated December 10/05 from Wayne to EAOINFO with comments regarding the Brule Mine Project.Wayne Proulx2005/12/22

Completed / Certified

Notices - News Releases

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Supplementary Invitation to Comment, Apr 13/09 - Apr 27/09, on Proposed Amendment to the Environmental Assessment Certificate # M06-02 for the Brule Mine Project Alan Moyes, Environmental Assessment Office2009/04/01
Invitation to Comment, Dec 5/08 - Dec 19/08, on Proposed Amendment to Environmental Assessment Certificate # M06-02 for the Brule Mine Project Sylvia Van Zalingen, Ecos Environmental Consulting Inc.2008/11/26
Brule Mine Project receives an Environmental Assessment Certificate for a proposed open pit(s) coal mine with a capacity of 2 million tonnes per year, located 55km south of Chetwynd  2006/07/06

EA Certificate Documentation

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Brule Mine Project receives an Environmental Assessment Certificate for a proposed open pit(s) coal mine with a capacity of 2 million tonnes per year, located 55km south of Chetwynd  2006/07/06
Environmental Assessment Certificate M06-02 for the Brule Mine Project issued July 4/06  2006/07/06
Brule Mine Project Recommendations of the Executive Director and Reasons for Recommendations dated June 9/06  2006/07/06
Brule Mine Project Assessment Report and Appendices dated June 9/06  2006/07/06

Amendment Certificate

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Certified Amendments for Brule Mine Project and Willow Creek Mine dated August 24, 2009, signed by Robin Junger  2009/08/27

Amendment to Certificate Documentation

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Email dated Apr 24/09 from Bruce Simard (PRRD) to Alan Moyes (EAO) regarding Brule Mine - "Supplementary Invitation to Comment"Bruce Simard, Peace River Regional District2009/04/30
Email dated Apr 30/09 from Jannene Disher (District of Chetwynd) to Alan Moyes (EAO) regarding "Supplementary Invitation to Comment"Jannene Disher, District of Chetwynd2009/04/30
Summary of Comments dated Feb 19/09 on the proposed Amendment to Environmental Assessment Certificate # M06-02 for the Brule Mine Project Simon Kearney, Western Canadian Coal Corp.2009/02/27
Email dated Dec 18/08 from Ralph Barkhouse (MOFR) to Martha Anslow (EAO) regarding the Environmental Assessment Certificate Amendment requested for the Brule Mine ProjectRalph Barkhouse, Ministry of Forests and Range2008/12/19
Email dated Dec 19/08 from Bruce Simard (PRRD) to Martha Anslow (EAO) regarding the Environmental Assessment Certificate Amendment requested for the Brule Mine Project Bruce Simard, Peace River Regional District2008/12/19
Letter dated Dec 18/08 from Peter Scharf (MOE) to Martha Anslow (EAO) regarding the Environmental Assessment Certificate Amendment requested for the Brule Mine Project Peter Scharf, Ministry of Environment2008/12/19
Application letter dated Nov 12/08 to Amend Brule Mine Project Environmental Assessment Certificate # M06-02 to Allow Change to Short-Term Coal Haul RouteSylvia Van Zalingen, Ecos Environmental Consulting Inc.2008/11/26

Post Certificate Documentation

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Pre-mining Status Report dated Nov 23/06 from Kathy Pomeroy (WCCC) to Bob Hart (EAO) on Brule EA Commitments as listed in Schedule B of the EA Certificate for the Brule Mine Project.Kathleen J Pomeroy, Western Canadian Coal2006/12/01
Last Updated: 2009-11-20
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