| Confusion Over OlyWest Hearings | 20 July 06 |
 According to media reports, the Manitoba Government has committed that public hearings will be held to review the controversial OlyWest Hog Plant, proposed for the St. Boniface Industrial Park in Winnipeg. The Clean Environment Commission (CEC) - the agency whose mandate includes providing opportunities for the public to participate in environmental assessments in Manitoba - recently indicated on its web site that the Minister of Conservation has yet to refer the matter to the CEC.The CEC only holds hearings concerning an environmental proposal if it receives an official referral from the Minister of Conservation instructing the CEC to proceed. Prior to a referral, the Department of Conservation must receive a proposal under the Environment Act from the proponents, which triggers several stages in the environmental assessment process. OlyWest has already held 'environmental assessment' public open houses in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A scoping document underwent public review - the final version will contain environmental standards, which the proponents must meet when they file their environmental impact statement for the proposal under the Environment Act. When a hearing is called, information will be posted on the Clean Environment Commission website and with notices in the media. View the Clean Environment Commission news on the OlyWest Hog Plant View the May 1, 2006 Manitoba Wildlands news item on OlyWest Visit the OlyWest Proposal Envrionmental Assessment website Visit Stop the Stink Source: Clean Environment Commission |
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