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

The migratory bird component study has been approved for this undertaking.

SUBMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Star Lake Hydroelectric Development ��� �Proponent: Abitibi�Price Inc./Consolidated Hydro Inc.

The environmental impact statement has been received and is available for review. The deadline for written submissions to the minister is February 23, 1996. The minister's decision is due March 14.

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 1-80-563-6181, or by mail to:

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