Joint Review PanelSydney Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Sites

Remediation Project www.stpco-review.ca

P.O. Box 431, 582 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P 6G9 phone 902-577-5357 fax 902-564-3378

February 17, 2006

Mr. Frank Potter A/CEO, Sydney Tar Ponds Agency PO Box 1028, Stn. A Sydney, NS B1P 6J7

Dear Mr. Potter,

RE: Public Comment on the EIS (PC-54)

Please find attached a public comment on the Environmental Impact Statement. The Joint Panel feels it is appropriate for the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency to provide a response. You are asked to respond directly to the Panel in this matter.

Please be advised that the comment has been placed on the Public Registry, as will your response.

Regards,

Lesley Griffiths Joint Panel Chair