Paga A2 — Terrace Standard, Wednesday, JUNE 5, 1991 Questions outstanding Why mill word is. TERRACE Provincial government delays in making a decision about Orenda Forest Products’ planned $365 million pulp and paper mill come from several areas — questions about ithe project and situations over which the company has had no control. The questions arose after Orenda submitted its planto the provincial government in” January for approval under the latter’s relatively new Major Project Review Process (MPRP). Orenda had expected to hear word some time in April, but government officials. said last week it may not be until later this month. Those questions involve the planned location of the mill south of Meziadin on Hwy37, other development that might take place around the site and environmental effects. . People in Stewart are worried that the distance from their town to the mill will reduce the number of miil workers living in Stewart. The Kitimat-Stikine regional district fears unplanned residen- tial and commercial growth in the area surrounding the mill. And the Nisga'a Tribal Coun- cil is worried about en- vironmental effects of smoke emissions and discharges from the mill, ‘They also say not enough is known about the wood supply ‘that would be used to feed the mill, _ li’s those questions and other issues not directly tied to the mill which which are now work- ing their, way through the yarious stages of the MPRP review. The project was first reviewed by a committee of civil servants. It considered. comments from the public, interest groups, pro- vincial and federal agencies and other government bodies. Under MPRP, a project can be rejected, given conditional approval pending it receiving necessary pollution control per- mits and other licences or sent back for more intensive study. How those questions can best be answered is one of the reasons fair the delay, say government officials involved in the process. More intensive study, for in- stance, could involve public Election hint coming to town TERRACE — The provincial government is making one last effort to ensure that people are on the voters list before the next election. There'll be a booth set up in ihe Skeena Mall eight days this month where people can check to see if they are on the list. It’s also important if voters have moved, even if they have moved within the city. ‘Never, ever assume you're on the list. You should physical- ly check to see that you’re on it,” said Randy Trombley, the local government agent and the person looking after the list. “¥oushould-check to see if it is the right address and if your’ name is spelled right. Your ad- dress determines the polling booth you'll be voting at,’’ he said. And if-you can’t make it to the booth at the mall, there’s a list a people who can help at the government agent’s office on the corner of Eby and Lazelle. That assistance is available year round, said Trombley. The dates for the mall booth the first four days are June 13 from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 14 from noon-9 p.m., June 15 Correction TERRACE — Artist Gerry Duhan is not paralysed, as stated in a May 22, 1991 article, but has a rare epileptic disorder called Mitachon encephalop. from 9:30a.m.-6 p.m. and June {6 from noon-5 p.m. For the second four days they are June 20 from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 21 from noon-9 p.m., June 22 from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m, "and June 23 from noon-5 p.m. ‘SPECIAL CHILDREN’S SHOW MAN pend JASE & FINNEGAN appearing THIS SATURDAY! June 8 "Shows 1 p.m. &3 p.m.§ R.E.M. Lee Theatre Tickets $6 (651. iciden available at: Terrace Child Development Centre Jeans North & Bank of Montreal Presented by Terrace Child Development Centre & CFTK TV. FAREWELL TOUR FOR CASEY .& FINNEGAN ‘hearings involving expert witnesses, lawyers and a lengthy period of time. The stéering committee has made recommendations on what process could be taken and they’ve been passed to the - cabinet commitee on sus- tainable development. In turn, the cabinet commit- ‘tee has made its recommenda- tions and these have been given to the full cabinet for its con- sideration. Dave Parker, the MLA for Skeena and also the minister responsible for northern development, said last week the most recent delay was requested until Orenda can answer those questions, That delay ‘‘came at the re- quest of Orenda so they could do a couple of things — to . answer a few questions,’” said Parker. Yet Orenda vice president Frank Foster said the company didn’t request a delay and hasn't seen-a list of questions. “We understand there is a review and we're waiting to hear about specific questions that need to be answered,”’ he said. “We know they have some questions or further: questions as you're well aware. But we haven't had any questions given us at this point,”” Foster, added. He said Orenda did’ Not ex- pect the decision making pro- cess to take so long. “We thought we'd be able to . move through with less con- troversy,’ Foster continued. The decision making process has also been delayed because of recent changes in the provin- cial cabinet and in the structure delayed take place on its traditional ter- ‘approve projects because the conditions under which they of some ministries. Government officials say it’s taken some time for new cabinet ministers to become familiar with their responsibilities and. with specific issues. As well, the Nisga’a Tribal Council has adopted a general policy that no new development ritory until its land claim is settl- ed with the provincial govern- ment. It says it wouldn’t be fair to the Nisga’a or to companies for the. provincial government to would operate could be changed once the claim is negotiated. Project have been waiting fo or provincial . government approval which will form security for the project before making any financing commitments. : Even if approval'is given this year, it'll mean the company’s. projected timetable: can't be met, Foster added. . “Any work we could do will be cursory at best, “he said. | Foster also said some poten- tial investors have pulled out because of the world economic downturn. “The climate may be chang- ing, it’s hard to say. Some of those investors may renew in- terest,’ he said. lf you've been exercising a litle financial restraint lately, consider the well-built Volkswagen Fox, * Excellent power to weight ratio © Durable cloth upholstery ¢ MacPherson strut front suspension “Based on manutacturer’s suggested retail puce GST options, fraghit and pre-deivery inspection extra Dealut may sell for less Fiscal fitness. «Power-assisted front disc brakes ° Fully reclining front seats v Invest ina test drive today. 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