Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. In the case of documents received or approved, copies can be obtained by contacting the regional office of the Department of Environment or by calling toll-free 1-800-563-6181. Comments on submitted documents are invited from the public, addressed in writing to the minister, and are welcome prior to the deadline date following each item.

COMPONENT STUDY SUBMITTED:

Star Lake Hydroelectric Development
Proponent: Abitibi�Price Inc./Consolidated Hydro Inc.

The fisheries component study has been submitted for review. The public is invited to submit comments to the minister by February 2, 1996. The minister's decision on the acceptability of the component study is due February 16, 1996.

NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

The minister has decided that an environmental impact statement is not required for the following undertakings which have recently been registered and examined by government and the public. The undertakings are released subject to other regulatory and permitting requirements.

Grand Falls Golf Course 9 Hole Expansion
Chelsea Farms Christmas Tree Farm

A guide to the environmental assessment process is available from the Department of Environment. The minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make their comments known. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Director of Environmental Assessments at (709) 729-2562 or toll-free 1-800-563-6181, or by mail:

Director, Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1B 4J6