NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ATHABASCA OIL SANDS AREA
ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD
APPLICATION NO. 1403323
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT
APPLICATION NO. 47-94
SUNCOR ENERGY INC.
STEEPBANK EXTRACTION PLANT PROJECT
Take Notice that Suncor Energy Inc. (Suncor) has made an application to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) and Alberta Environment (AENV) for approval to construct, operate, and reclaim a primary bitumen extraction facility (Steepbank Extraction Plant) within its existing oil sands operation in the Fort McMurray area.
The proposed Steepbank Extraction Plant will be located on the east side of the Athabasca River near the current Steepbank Mine in Township 92, Range 9, West of the 4th Meridian. The proposed plant will replace the current Base Plant primary extraction facility located on the west side of the Athabasca River. Construction of the proposed Steepbank Extraction Plant project is expected to begin in 2006.
Nature of the Application
In support of the proposal, Suncor has prepared and submitted the following:
- Application No. 1403323 to the EUB pursuant to Sections 13 of the Oil Sands Conservation Act to amend Approval No. 8535 to construct, operate and reclaim a primary bitumen extraction facility.
- Application No 47-94 to AENV under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) for construction, operation and reclamation of a primary bitumen extraction facility.
Additional Information
To obtain additional information or a copy of the application, free of charge, contact:
Suncor Energy Inc.
Oil Sands
P.O. Box 4001
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3E3
Attention: Catherine Anderson
Telephone: (780) 743-6992
Fax: (780) 790-7287
Email: regulatoryapprovals@suncor.com
For information regarding EUB procedures contact:
Fort McMurray Office
Brad Bricker
Telephone: (780) 743-7487
Fax: (780) 743-7141
Email: brad.bricker@gov.ab.ca
Copies of the application are available for viewing at the following locations:
Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Fort McMurray Office
2nd Floor, Provincial Building
9915 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2K4
Telephone (780) 743-7214
Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Information Services, Calgary Office
Main Floor, 640 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G4
Telephone (403) 297-8190
Alberta Environment, Northern Region Regulatory Approvals Centre,
Main Floor, Oxbridge Place
9820 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6
Telephone (780) 427-6311
To File a Statement of Concern
Under Section 73 of EPEA any person who is directly affected by the EPEA Application may submit a written statement of concern. Statements of concern under EPEA must be submitted by August 11, 2005. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeal Board. Please quote EPEA Application No. 47-94 when submitting a statement of concern. If no statements of concern are received, the EPEA Application may be approved without further notice. Please submit your statement to:
Director, Northern Region
Alberta Environment
Regulatory Approvals Centre
Main Floor, Oxbridge Place
9820 106th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6
Telephone: (780) 427-6311
Fax: (780) 422-0154
Note that any statements filed regarding these applications are public records, which are accessible by the public.
This notice of Application is being distributed to advise interested persons that the applications are available and the EUB and other government Departments are now undertaking review of the application.
Issued at Calgary, Alberta, on July 5, 2005.
ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD
Douglas A. Larder, General Counsel
