Current status

Terms of reference: time out

Project summary

The purpose of the undertaking is for new electricity generation for the Township of Atikokan, Ontario.

Proponent

SynFuel Technologies

Location

Township of Atikokan

Type

Electricity

Reference number

04094

Contact

Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch

Project history

Terms of reference: time out
Date submitted: December 31, 2004
Expiry of public comment period: February 4, 2005

Designation (voluntary agreement): granted
Decision date: December 14, 2004

Terms of reference

Project type

SynFuel Technologies has developed a terms of reference for the preparation of an environmental assessment for new electricity generation for the Township of Atikokan, Ontario. On December 31, 2004, the Terms of Reference was submitted to the Minister of the Environment for approval under section 6(2)(a) of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. If approved, the Terms of Reference will serve as the framework for the preparation of the environmental assessment.

Purpose of the study

The purpose of the environmental assessment is to assess new electricity generation options for the Township of Atikokan, Ontario. The environmental assessment will assess alternatives to the undertaking, alternative methods of carrying out the undertaking, environmental effects, mitigation measures and will provide for government agency review and public consultation.

Designation (Voluntary Agreement)

On December 14, 2004, the proponent entered into an agreement with the Minister to make the generation and transmission of electricity in Township of Atikokan subject to the requirement of the Environmental Assessment Act.