Editor: Re: Proposed TFN incinerator still a contender, Sept. 11 I would like to correct a couple of points in the story.
Any facility on Tsawwassen lands would be subject to the same stringent regulatory regime that applies elsewhere in Metro Vancouver, as air quality matters arising from Tsawwassen lands are regulated by the regional district. To suggest there is a lack of clarity respecting the air quality regulatory regime is simply misleading.
Further, a waste-to-energy facility on Tsawwassen First Nation land would have to proceed through a rezoning process, pursuant to TFN's zoning regulations, which includes opportunities for stakeholders to be heard. While we are considering whether we wish to submit an expression of interest to host a wasteto-energy facility on Tsawwassen lands as part of Metro Vancouver's waste management processes, any decision to enter the process - whether with a partner or not - will only be made following a rigorous assessment of the costs and benefits of the project itself, including important analyses respecting the environmental and social considerations.
As with any important TFN decision, our community will be fully involved.
Tom McCarthy
Acting CAO
Tsawwassen First Nation
