Environment and Labour 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 and Labour 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

North West Arm Brook Hydroelectric Generating Station
Proponent: St. Mary's Bay Hydro Corp.

The proponent has agreed to an extension to the minister's decision date on the acceptability of the component studies. This extension will allow additional time for review by government and the public. The minister's decision is now due on April 18, 1996.

A guide to the Environmental Assessment Process is available from the Department of Environment and Labour. 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 and Labour
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1B 4J6