SynFuel Technologies: New Energy Source for Atikokan Ontario
Project information about this environmental assessment.
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.