October 29, 1997
(Environment and Labour)

Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment and Labour Minister Oliver Langdon 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.

NEW UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:

Sir Richard Squires Tourism Lodge
Proponent: SIP Enterprises Ltd.

The proponent proposes to construct and operate an adventure tourism facility within Sir Richard Squires Provincial Park, located approximately seven kilometres north of Deer Lake. The lodge will include a kitchen, dining room, laundry and seven accommodation rooms complete with bathroom facilities. Tours of outlying area will be provided to guests. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence before the end of 1997. The project was registered on October 23, 1997, public comments must be received before November 28, 1997 and the minister's decision is due on December 7, 1997.

Come By Chance Sulfur Prilling Plant
Proponent: Newsul Limited

The proponent proposes to construct and operate a sulfur prilling plant for the reforming of molten sulfur into small pellets or prill on the North Atlantic Refinery property in Come By Chance. The proposed plant will also remelt the existing inventory of solid sulfur stored on block, in concert with the molten sulfur for processing into prill. The combined reformed product will be loaded into bulk cargo vessels for transport to export markets. The proposal includes the construction of a building and underground sulfur storage tank as well as the installation of processing equipment and a conveyor system. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence before the end of 1997. The project was registered on October 28, 1997, public comments must be received before November 28, 1997 and the minister's decision is due on December 12, 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, (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 at //www.gov.nl.ca/releases/1997/envlab/env_n97.htm