January 8, 1998
(Environment and Labour)

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 shown for each item.

NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED

Crown Land-Forest Management District 16 Amendment (Hampden)
Proponent: Newfoundland Forest Service

The proponent proposes an amendment to the Five Year Forest Management Plan for District 16. The amendment consists of two areas, (170 ha and 40 ha respectively), that are adjacent to existing operating areas in the vicinity of Hampden. These areas will be used as winter operating areas for Hampden saw millers. The project was registered on January 5, 1998, public comments must be received by February 6, 1998 and the minister's decision is due on February 19, 1998.

NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

The minister has decided that an environmental impact statement is not required for the following undertakings which have recently been registered and examined by government and public. The undertakings are released subject to other regulatory and permitting requirements.

St. Alban's to Roti Bay Access Road

Crown Land-Forest Management District 18 Amendment (Roddickton)

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

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