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 may 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.

• DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE RECEIVED:

  Argentia Nickel Smelter and Refinery
  Proponent: Voisey's Bay Nickel Company Limited

The minister has received the draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Environmental Impact Statement. Copies of the TOR are available for public review. Public comments are welcome up until May 1, 1997.

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

Environmental Assessment News Releases are on the Internet //www.gov.nl.ca/envlab/env_news.htm