UPDATE: JUNE 25TH, 2004
Upwards of 60 people met to make plans and get a clear understanding
of what we do next to seek a declaratory judgment (motion to seek a
declaratory judgment passed unanimously at the June 9th meeting, where
more than 600 attended).
Eric Smith of Chatham Biotec Ltd. explained the legal process. Four
of our committee members review the 5˝ hour video of the June 9th meeting
and record all questions that were asked. These are given to Mr. Smith’s
lawyers and consultants who compile a master document in which our unanswered
questions and theirs are combined.
This document is given to the Department of the Environment and the
Proponent. In effect this document informs them officially and in writing
about serious concerns regarding procedures, unanswered questions, and
gaps in the data. If the Department provides the proponent with a permit,
or if the proponent starts construction before deficiencies causing
environmental damages are addressed, a declaratory judgment will be
registered in court and both the Province and Irving can be held liable
for any damages. Under these circumstances, will the province want to
issue a permit?
We strongly encourage everyone to have input. Contact Ann or Randy by
phone or email.
Lisa Weaver is taking the lead to build a float for the Minto Fun Days
Parade (Saturday July 3rd) and Princess Park following the parade. Murray
Barton volunteered his truck/trailer.
Bob McLean and Lawrence Reece are leading a fundraiser for newspaper
advertisements.
The proponents promised (at the public meeting, June 9th) to make changes
to their proposal available to the public immediately and upon request.
To date, they have not replied to repeated requests for revisions to
their proposal.
What can you do?
Write, and write again, to politicians: Brenda Fowlie, Minister of Environment;
Percy Mockler, Min. of Service New Brunswick (Who will be responsible
for the predictable decrease in your property assessment if this landfill
goes through?); Joan MacAlpine, Min.of Tourism and Parks (How will a
toxic industrial waste dump attract tourists to Grand Lake?)
Copy all letters to Premier Bernard Lord. All MLAs at: PO.Box6000, Fredericton
E3B5H1
Come to our next meeting – Monday, July 19th, 7pm, Cumberland Bay Fire
Hall.
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