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.

EXTENSION TO MINISTER'S DECISION DATE

Star Lake Hydroelectric Project Proponent: Abitibi-Price Inc., Grand Falls Division The proponent has agreed to a two week extension to allow further consideration of public and government responses to the Environmental Impact Statement. The minister's decision on the acceptability of the EIS is now due March 28, 1996.

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 comments known. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Director of Environmental Assessment at (709) 729-2562 or toll free: 1-800-563-6181 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