August 28, 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:

Flat Bay Brook (Coal Brook) Gypsum Quarry Access Road
Proponent: Galem Gypsum Mines Limited

The proponent has proposed a new access road to the Flat Bay Brook (Coal Brook) Gypsum Quarry. The proponent had previously registered an access road to the quarry on December 3, 1997. Due to the alignment with the TCH the road did not meet the provisions of the Protected Road Zoning Regulations. The new road will begin east of where Route 403 (Flat Bay Road) intersects the TCH. The road is located approximately 500 metres north of the original route. Construction is scheduled to begin as soon as the assessment process is complete. The undertaking was registered on August 26, 1998, public comments are due on September 27, 1998 and the minister's decision is due on October 10, 1998.

Torbay Christmas Tree Farm
Proponent: David J. Crowe

The proponent proposes to thin and prune existing balsam fir trees for eventual sale as Christmas trees. The site is located off the Bauline Line near the ball field (west of Torbay). The undertaking was registered on August 28, 1998, public comment is due on September 27, 1998 and the minister's decision is due on October 11, 1998.

Shoal Point Access Road and Petroleum Exploration Well
Proponent: PanCanadian Petroleum Limited

The proponent proposes to construct an 8.2 kilometre access road from Boswarlos to the north end of Shoal Point on the Port au Port Peninsula for development of a petroleum exploration well. The bermed well site will be 175 metres long by 80 metres wide. The target bottom hole location under Port au Port Bay will be reached from the land site. Construction is proposed for early October 1998. The undertaking was registered on August 21, 1998; public comments must be received by September 25, 1998; and the minister's decision is due on October 5, 1998.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

The minister has decided that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the Chapel Arm Salvage Yard. 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

1998 08 28                         11:55 a.m.