Instrument Proposal Notice:

EBR Registry Number: 010-4960

Proponent: Liberty Mines Inc.
97 Westbrook Drive
Edmonton Alberta
Canada T6J 2C8
Instrument Type: Approval for discharge into the natural environment other than water (i.e. Air) - EPA s. 9

Ministry Reference Number:
4089-7G7PK5
Ministry:
Ministry of the Environment
Date Proposal loaded to the Registry:
October 22, 2008

Keyword(s): Air

Comment Period: 30 days: submissions may be made between October 22, 2008 and November 21, 2008.

Description of Instrument:

This proposal is for a new Certificate of Approval (air) to include one (1) mine shaft exhaust, two (2) propane fired mine air heaters, one (1) diesel fired emergency generator, one (1) propane fired unit heater, and three (3) storage tanks. The proposed equipment will service the Hart Mine, a nickel ore mine located in Timmins, Ontario that is owned and operated by Liberty Mines Inc.

Processes emitting contaminants to the atmosphere include drilling, space heating, maintenance welding, and fugitive emissions from storage piles, material handling, and roadways. Contaminants emitted to the atmosphere from the site include nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, silicon dioxide, sulphur, and metals such as nickel and cobalt.

Public Consultation:

This proposal has been posted for a 30 day public review and comment period starting October 22, 2008. If you have any questions, or would like to submit your comments, please do so by November 21, 2008 to the individual listed under "Contact". Additionally, you may submit your comments on-line.

All comments received prior to November 21, 2008 will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Ministry of the Environment if they are submitted in writing or electronically using the form provided in this notice and reference EBR Registry number 010-4960.

Please Note: All comments and submissions received will become part of the public record. You will not receive a formal response to your comment, however, relevant comments received as part of the public participation process for this proposal will be considered by the decision maker for this proposal.

Other Public Consultation Opportunities:

Public Meeting scheduled for September 2008. The project is governed by an impact benefit agreement between Liberty Mines Inc. and the affected First Nations

Contact:

All comments on this proposal must be directed to:

Application Processor
Client Services Section
Ministry of the Environment
Operations Division
Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch
2 St. Clair Avenue West
Floor 12A
Toronto Ontario
M4V 1L5
Phone: (416) 314-8001
Fax: (416) 314-8452

To submit a comment online, click the submit button below:

Location(s) Related to this Instrument:

Mining Claims 1248465, 1248466, 1247593

Timmins District of Cochrane

CITY OF TIMMINS

Additional Information:

The following government offices have additional information regarding this Proposal. To arrange a viewing of these documents please call the Ministry Contact or the Office listed below.

Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch
2 St. Clair Avenue West
Floor 12A
Toronto Ontario
M4V 1L5
Phone: (416) 314-8001

Timmins District Office
101 # Highway East
PO Bag 3080
Ontario Government Complex
South Porcupine Ontario
P0N 1H0
Phone: (705) 235-1500