November 18, 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:

Abitibi-Consolidated Forest Management Plan District 13
Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated, Grand Falls-Windsor Office

The proponent has submitted a Five Year Operating Plan for Forest Management District 13 in the Annieopsquotch Mountains - Victoria Lake area. The plan proposes the harvesting of 200,000 cubic metres of timber over a 2,090 hectare area and the construction of 21 kilometres of new forestry access roads. The undertaking was registered on November 16, 1998, public comments are due on December 16, 1998 and the minister's decision is due on December 31, 1998.

FALL WATERFOWL STAGING SURVEY SUBMITTED

Trans Labrador Highway (Red Bay to Cartwright)
Proponent: Department of Works, Services and Transportation

The proponent has submitted the fall 1998 Waterfowl Staging Survey as part of the Migratory Bird/Birds of Prey Component Study. The minister's decision on this component study is now due on November 28, 1998. Anyone wishing copies of the fall 1998 Waterfowl Staging Survey may contact the Environmental Assessment Committee Chairperson, Pat Marrie at (709) 729-2813 or by e-mail pmarrie@env.gov.nf.ca

REGISTRATION WITHDRAWN

Long Pond Auto Shredding & Salvage Yard
Proponent: Municipal Recyclers Ltd

Proponent withdrew the registration of the proposed auto shredding and salvage yard in Long Pond, Manuels.

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 //www.gov.nl.ca/env

1998 11 18                  4:55 p.m.