Offshore oil information sessions this Sunday in Channel-Port aux Basques, NL
9/27/2012THe public is invited to come learn about potential offshore oil projects, ask questions and voice their concerns this Sunday at the Bruce II Sports Centre.
THe info session is being held by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB), which is updating its Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Western NL Offshore Area.
The SEA provides information on the regional environmental setting and associated environmental considerations, and will help to inform future regulatory decisions regarding offshore petroleum activities in this area.
These sessions are open to all interested members of the public. Representatives of the C-NLOPB and its SEA study team (AMEC) will be present to provide information and receive questions and other input into the SEA Update.
The drop-in sessions are being held form 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bruce II.
(The Gulf News)
