The Farm Industry Review Board (FIRB) of BC are currently studying the use of
propane cannons in the Fraser Valley. As a part of this study they are
asking for public input on the use of these noise devices by blueberry growers.
At Ban the Cannons we encourage everyone who is affected by propane cannon
noise to submit their comments to FIRB as soon as possible.
All
letters or e-mails must be received no later than February 17th, 2009 to be
included in their study.
Full details of their request for submissions follow at the bottom of this web
page.
The contact information for FIRB is:
PO Box 9129 Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, BC. V8W 9B5
Tel: 250 356-8945
Fax: 250 356-5131
E-Mail:
firb@gov.bc.ca
To whom it may concern:
REQUEST FOR SUBMISSIONS
BRITISH COLUMBIA FARM INDUSTRY REVIEW BOARD STUDY OF PROPANE CANNON USE
AND OPTIONS FOR REGULATION IN SOUTH COASTAL BRITISH COLUMBIA
The British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) is the successor to
the Farm
Practices Board, established in 1996 under the Farm Practices Protection (Right
to Farm) Act
(FPPA). Under section 3(1) of the FPPA, BCFIRB hears complaints from persons
aggrieved by
any odour, noise, dust or other disturbance resulting from a farm operation.
Under section 11(2)
of the FPPA, BCFIRB may also study, report on and make recommendations
concerning any
matter related to farm practices.
BCFIRB is currently undertaking a study examining the use of propane cannons
and options for
regulating these devices in South Coastal British Columbia. The background,
objective, and
terms of reference for this study are described in the attached Terms of
Reference document.
In support of the study, BCFIRB is now inviting agencies, organizations and
persons who may
have an interest in this issue to participate by providing BCFIRB with written
comments
addressing any of the points raised in the Terms of Reference.
Written submissions should be sent to BCFIRB by way of the contact information
listed below.
To be considered by the Committee assigned to this review, submissions must be
received at
the BCFIRB offices by midnight on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. If you have any
questions
about the study or the written submissions process, please contact BCFIRB at
(250) 356-8945.
If you are aware of other agencies, organizations or persons who may have an
interest in the
BCFIRB review and who may not have received this Request for Submissions,
please bring this
notice to their attention.
Thank you for assisting BCFIRB in its review.
Yours truly,
Richard Bullock
Chair
