August 12, 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:

Baie Verte Sawmill
Proponent: Northco Forest Products Limited

The proponent proposes to operate an integrated sawmill approximately six km north of the town of Baie Verte, along the Fleur de Lys Highway (Route 410) at the former Baie Verte Mines site. The sawmill operation will include a debarker, bull edger, chipper and twin saw. Daily lumber production is projected to be 30,000 board feet. An existing building will be used for the sawmill and a new one storey office building will be built at the site. The mill will operate five days a week, 12 months a year. The undertaking was registered on August 4, 1998; public comments must be received by September 4, 1998; and the minister's decision is due on September 18, 1998.

Horwood Auto Salvage Yard
Proponent: King's Auto Salvage

The proponent proposes to construct and operate a salvage yard in the community of Horwood, off Route 331. The proposal involves the salvage of reusable auto parts, plus recyclable metals. A building will be constructed for dismantling the vehicles and storage of reusable parts. Auto bodies will be stockpiled until sufficient quantities warrant bringing in a mobile crusher for crushing and shipping to scrap metal recyclers. The undertaking was registered on August 7, 1998; public comments must be received by September 11, 1998; and the minister's decision is due on September 21, 1998.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

The minister has decided that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the following undertakings:

(1) Fort Amherst to Cappahayden Coastal Trail

(2) Sunday Cove Island Cottage Access Road

These projects have 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

1998 08 12                     2:10 p.m.