There are many many reasons to oppose this coal mine outright and this website and petition is not meant to counter that opposition. There are also many reasons to consider it a viable business opportunity and this petition is not meant to counter that either.
This petition only deals with the question of transportation as it is presented in the project proposal.
During the current first stages of approval the Environmental Assessment attempts to force the company to use the best possible methods to conduct the project and take all concerns into account. This includes gathering suggestion from the public and the Public Comment Period. Because the rail line itself is publicly owned through the ICF, this petition will also show Government that the people want the infrastructure improved so that it is available to any projects in the future.
After the public comment period is over and this petition is submitted and considered along with the many other questions raised, then the final approval process can happen. This is when public can voice either its support or opposition to the project as a whole to the Ministers who will make the final decision.
If you would like more information about this coal mine go to www.coalwatch.ca. The official Raven Project website is available at www.theravenproject.ca. And to oppose this mine directly you can go to www.nocoalmine.net.
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