Bear Head Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal

Proponent:

Access Northeast Energy Inc.

Location:

Bear Head, Richmond County, Nova Scotia

Class:

Project Status:

Approved with conditions.

Description

On May 10, 2004, Access Northeast Energy Inc. submitted an Environmental Assessment Registration Document for a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal at Bear Head, Nova Scotia.

Access Northeast Energy Inc. proposes to construct and operate an LNG Terminal in the Point Tupper/Bear Head Industrial Park to meet demand for natural gas and other forms of energy in Canada and the United States.

This project is also subject to a federal environmental assessment. A harmonized federal/provincial environmental assessment review process has been established.

Minister's Decision

On August 9, 2004, the Minister of Environment and Labour released a decision (PDF: 325k) concerning this review. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking with conditions in accordance with Section 13(1)b of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act. Read a copy of the Minister's Decision.

The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF: 39k). The proponent is required to obtain all other necessary approvals, permits or authorizations before commencing work on the undertaking.

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments regarding this project were accepted from May 10, 2004 to August 9, 2004. Comments submitted on Registration Document are available at the Environment and Labour Library.

Project Documents

Public Notice (PDF: 11k)
Registration Document
- Cover Page (PDF: 811k)
- Table of Contents & Executive Summary (PDF: 49k)
- Section 1 - Introduction (PDF: 234k)
- Section 2 - Project Description (PDF: 287k)
- Section 3 - Risk Assessment Summary (PDF: 29k)
- Section 4 - Health, Safety and Environmental Management (PDF: 21k)
- Section 5 - Public Consultation Program (PDF: 32k)
- Section 6 - Overview of the Environment
  - Pages 1 - 32 (PDF: 2.4mb)
  - Pages 33 - 110 (PDF: 7.7mb)
- Section 7 - Effects Assessment Methodology (PDF: 61k)
- Section 8 - Environmental Effects Assessment (PDF: 399k)
- Section 9 - Summary and Conclusions (PDF: 40k)
- Section 10 - References (PDF: 51k)
- Appendix A - Bear Head Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal Federal-Provincial Environmental Assessment Agreement; and Comments Arising from the Federal and Provincial Review of the Draft Environmental Assessment of the ANEI Bear Head LNG Terminal and Proponent Responses (PDF: 388k)
- Appendix B - Marine Jetty Layout and Typical LNG Site and Ship Photos (PDF: 1.2mb)
- Appendix C - Bear Head LNG Terminal Risk Assessment Component Study (PDF: 3.6mb)
- Appendix D - Project Bulletins and Select Pages from the ANEI Internet Site (PDF: 553k)
- Appendix E - Climatological, Oceanographic and Noise Data (PDF: 4.1mb)
- Appendix F - Aquatic Data and Photos (PDF: 3.4mb)
- Appendix G - Wetland Evaluations (PDF: 84k)
- Appendix H - Terrestrial Survey Data (PDF: 56k)
- Appendix I - Archaeology (PDF: 3.2mb)
- Appendix J - Mi'Kmaw Knowledge Study (PDF: 950k)
Terms and Conditions of Approval (PDF: 39k)
Minister's Decision (PDF: 325k)