July 17, 1998
(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 shown for each item.

NEW UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:

    Makinsons Salvage Yard (Resubmission)
    Proponent: Mugford's Used Auto Parts

The proponent proposes to construct and operate a salvage yard off Route 70 behind the proponent's home in the community of Makinsons. Vehicles will be dismantled off site at a dismantling garage on Turks Road 1.5 kilometres from the salvage yard. The proposal involves the scrapping of automobiles from the Trinity/Conception Bay area and sale of re-usable auto parts. The undertaking was registered on July 10, 1998; public comments must be received by August 14, 1998; and the minister's decision is due on August 24, 1998.

    Copper Creek Mountain Snowmaking
    Proponent: Copper Creek Mountain 1997 Inc.

The proponent proposes to construct snowmaking equipment for the Copper Creek Mountain Ski Resort on the Baie Verte Peninsula. Construction will include a 4.5 metre square pump house and 518 metres of pipe to transport water up the hill for distribution to the ski runs. Water will be withdrawn from South West Brook between November and January. The start date for this project is tentatively scheduled for September 1998. The undertaking was registered on July 9, 1998; public comments must be received by August 14, 1998; and the minister's decision is due on August 23, 1998.

DECISION DATE EXTENDED:

    Port au Port Barite Mine
    Proponent: Pennecon Limited

The original due date of the minister's decision on release of the undertaking has been extended to allow completion of the scientific and technical review of the document.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

The minister has decided that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the Long Harbour PCB Storage Facility. This project has been released from environmental assessment as per requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.

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 at /env.

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