February 19, 1999
(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:

Fox Harbour Christmas Tree Farm
Proponent: John Murray

The proponent proposes to set up and operate a Christmas Tree Farm on a 7.6 hectare site in the Fox Harbour area, near Placentia Sound. The proposed site is situated five kilometres south east of Fox Harbour and is located near the main road, route 102. Plans are to create a commercial Christmas Tree operation by cutting and thinning young trees to a 1.5 metre spacing, fertilizing the area using existing slash and shaping the trees. Thinning is planned to start in late March of this year. The undertaking was registered on February 4, 1999; public comments are due on March 12, 1999; and the minister's decision is due on March 21, 1999.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN RECEIVED

Decommissioning of the former Long Harbour Phosphorus Plant
Proponent: Albright and Wilson Americas Ltd

The 1999 Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) was received on February 15, 1999; the review deadline is March 15, 1999. For further information on this plan you may contact John Eason at (709) 729-5706 or e-mail at jeason@env.gov.nf.ca

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

Newfoundland Integrated Snowmobile Trail
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation

The Environmental Preview Report (EPR) has been deemed acceptable by the minister and the project is released from environmental assessment. Release is subject to obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from municipal, provincial and federal authorities. Anyone wishing copies of the EPR may contact the chairperson, John Eason at (709) 729-5706 or e-mail jeason@env.gov.nf.ca

Forest Management Plan District 1 (Avalon) Amendment
Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods

The minister has decided that this amendment can be released from environmental assessment. Release is subject to obtaining all necessary permits and approvals from municipal, provincial and federal authorities.

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

1999 02 19                                11:55 a.m.