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January 26, 2017 CA-1

January 26, 2017 if PRRD PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

August 15, 2016

Minister of Natural Resources Honourable Ministerlim Carr House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

Dear Honourable Minister Carr:

Re: Support for Pacific NorthWest LNG

In March 2016, a three month extension was requested by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) so additional information on environmental impacts could be provided by the proponent. This information has now been provided and the CEAA has begun the final 90-day environmental review of the Petronas-backed Pacific North West LNG project.

The Pacific North West LNG project will have an important economic impact on the residents of the Peace River Regional District and the entire province of British Columbia. A positive regulatory decision on the project's environmental assessment by the is the last step before the partners of the project will consider a Final Investment Decision.

While we understand that proper due-diligence is critical on a project of this size and magnitude, we encourage the Federal Government to complete the review in a timely manner as further delays by the Federal Government could put this project at greater risk of not moving forward.

Sincerely, , Z /'/’/‘ Brad Sperling, Acting Chair

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