Stellarton Surface Coal Mine Extension

Proponent:

Pioneer Coal Limited

Location:

Stellarton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Class:

Project Status:

Approved with conditions.

Description

Pioneer Coal Limited is proposing to extend the Stellarton Mine to the area east of the existing mine site across MacGregor Road. The mine expansion will be approximately 50 hectares in area. The project is anticipated to recover 1.1 million tonnes of coal over the proposed 6 years of development with activities commencing in 2004.

Minister's Decision

On February 3, 2004, the Minister of Environment and Labour released a decision (PDF: 16k) concerning this review. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking in accordance with Section 13(1)b of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act.

The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF: 19k). 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 January 9, 2004 to February 3, 2004. Comments submitted on Registration Document are available at the Environment and Labour Library.

Project Documents

Public Notice (PDF: 35k)
Registration Documents
- Registration Document - Volume 1 (PDF: 7.8mb)
- Appendix A Reference List
- Appendix B Current Approvals and Correspondence
  Cover, Appendices A & B (PDF: 8.5mb)
- Appendix C Summary of Monitoring Results
- Appendix C1 - Dust
- Appendix C2 - Noise
- Appendix C3 - Surface Water Chemistry
- Appendix C4 - Groundwater Levels
- Appendix C5 - Baseline Surface Water Chemistry (2003)
  Appendices C, C1-C5 (PDF: 8.1mb)
- Appendix C6 - Baseline Noise Levels - Extension Area (2003) (PDF: 3.8mb)
- Appendix D - Site Photographs and Aerial Photographs (PDF: 3.6mb)
- Appendix E - Nova Scotia Energy Strategy "Seizing the Opportunity" Part V Coal
- Appendix F - Noise and Dust Assessment
  Appendices E & F (PDF: 7.4mb)
- Appendix G - Fish Habitat and Benthic Organism Assessments
  Appendix G (Part 1) (PDF: 8.7mb)
  Appendix G (Part 2) (PDF: 2.6mb)
- Appendix H Nova Scotia Musuem Environmental Screening
- Appendix I Department of Natural Resources Terrestrial Survey
- Appendix J CCM First Nations Screening
- Appendix K Coal Mine Reactivity Analysis
  Appendices H, I, J, K (PDF: 9mb)
Minister's Decision (PDF: 16k)
Terms and Conditions of Approval (PDF: 19k)