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The BC Environmental Assessment (EA) process was created to provide a mechanism for reviewing major projects in order to assess their potential impacts. The process is meant to make sure that these projects meet the goals of environmental, economic and social sustainability and that the issues and concerns of the public, First Nations, interested stakeholders and government agencies are considered. All of the information regarding a project's application is made public and posted on the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) website at the Project Information Centre. Input from the public is then obtained through a minimum of 2 public comment periods. During this time, the project's proponent must hold a public open house in one or more locations near the project and the public is encouraged to submit their written comments to the EAO at eaoinfo@gov.bc.ca. The complete list of public comments on the Garibaldi at Squamish project can be found here. The list includes submissions from First Nations, all three levels of government and documents generated by the Environmental Assessment Office.
Click on the links to the left to read a sample of these submissions.
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