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Briefing Sessions
on
Forest Practices Code Transition
In November 2002, the provincial government
introduced Bill 75, the Forests Statutes Amendment Act (No.
2) 2002, streamlining certain provisions of the Forest Practices
Code. The revisions to the Code and related regulations took
effect December 17th, 2002. They represent the first phase in
the move to a new forest practices framework in British Columbia.
The changes will alter some requirements for forest planning
and practices in the province.
Changes to Code legislation are being made in two steps. First,
Bill 75 introduces some immediate changes, which are intended
to carry through to 2005. Then, Bill 74, the Forest and Range
Practices Act (FRPA) and its regulations will come into
effect later this year to provide a new regulatory model. The
FRPA regulatory model is expected to include the FPC transitional
changes and go beyond them. Information sessions on the second
phase (FRPA) will take place once the FRPA regulations are brought
in.
To provide information to the public on the changes for the
first phase (Bill 75 - FPC transition changes only), briefing
sessions are planned in various locations around the province
in late January and early February 2003.
Who can attend?
Session are open to anyone interested in the changes to Forest
Practices Code requirements.
What can you expect to learn?
These sessions will provide:
1. A synopsis of the changes, and context for them;
2. Provisions for maintaining environmental protection;
3. Provisions for public consultation; and,
4. Provisions for the compliance and enforcement regime.
What will NOT be covered?
These sessions will not provide details on Bill 74, the new
Forest and Range Practices Act. Further information on
the Forest and Range Practices Act will be available
once the Forest and Range Practices Act regulations are
introduced later this year.
For anyone unable to attend the sessions in person, material
will also be available on the Internet at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/code,
and through local libraries.
For further information, contact the person listed on the schedule
below in the location closest to you, or your local Forest Service
office.
Briefing Sessions
Locations & Schedule
Coast
Region
Vancouver
Tuesday, February 11
7 to 9 pm (Please arrive at 6:45pm)
For location and to pre-register please contact Melissa Pulsifer
email:Melissa.Pulsifer@fcsn.bc.ca
phone: (604) 222-9157
Victoria
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
7 to 9 pm (Please arrive at 6:45pm)
For location and to pre-register please contact Colleen Cotter
email:colleen.cotter@gems5.gov.bc.ca
phone: (250) 387-2458.
Campbell River
Discovery Inn
CHANGED: Monday, February
24, 2003 (was February 17)
7 to 9 pm
Contact: Paul Nuttall, (250) 286-9300
Port Alberni
This session occurred on January 27, 2002.
Resources from the session may be downloaded from the Public
Information Sessions Resources Page.
Northern Interior
Region
Mackenzie
This session occurred on January 28, 2002.
Resources from the session may be downloaded from the Public
Information Sessions Resources Page.
McBride
This session occurred on January 28, 2002.
Resources from the session may be downloaded from the Public
Information Sessions Resources Page.
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