July 26, 1996
(Environment and Labour)

Environmental assessment bulletin

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.

NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED

• Markland Christmas Tree Farm Extension
  Proponent: Kori Farms Ltd.

The proponent proposes to extend an existing Christmas tree farm by developing existing balsam fir stands and planting new seedlings as necessary. The proposed site is in Markland approximately five miles from the Whitbourne main highway. Site development is scheduled for the fall of this year. The proposal was registered on July 22, 1996 and the deadline for receipt of comments is August 26, 1996.

REGISTRATION DECISION PENDING

• Torrent River Site 1C Hydroelectric Development
  Proponent: Torrent Small Hydro Corporation

The minister plans to announce a decision within 10 days on whether an environmental impact statement is required on the proposed project which was originally registered on March 29, 1995.

FISH AND FISH HABITAT COMPONENT STUDY RE-SUBMITTED

• Northwest Arm Brook (Connoire Bay) Small Hydro
  Environmental Impact Statement
  Proponent: St. Mary's Bay Hydro Corp.

The proponent has submitted a revised component study on Fish and Fish Habitat to address additional information required for preparation of the environmental impact statement. The public has until August 26, 1996 to make their comments known to the minister.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SUBMITTED

• Northwest Arm Brook (Connoire Bay) Small Hydro Environmental Impact Statement
  Proponent: St. Mary's Bay Hydro Corp.

The proponent has submitted the environmental impact statement for review which is intended to predict and evaluate the environmental impacts of the undertaking. The public has until September 9, 1996 to make comments known to the minister.

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, NF
  A1B 4J6