How does a company inform a landowner and other local residents about CBM development and the impact on local aquifers?
• Standard practice is for the the company to contact and inform all residents living in the neighbourhood. As part of the dialogue with landowners, the parties may identify or suggest other parties that may be interested. The ERCB expects companies to understand community needs and follow up on these suggestions. While the ERCB and Alberta Environment specify minimum requirements, they both expect that consultations fit the needs of each case. • In addition to consultation at the time of an application, ongoing consultation over the life of an energy project is encouraged. If all the information is not available at the exploration phase, Albertans can communicate their expectations to the company and schedule a follow up consultation when more data becomes available.
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