June 4, 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:

Forest Management District 15 Amendment (White Wash Pd/Serpentine)
Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited

The proponent proposes an amendment to the five year operating plan for District 15 to harvest timber in three new areas near Camp 8 Brook, and White Wash Pond which are both located north of Deer Lake and at Serpentine North which is located northeast of Serpentine Lake. The plan amendment proposes the harvesting of 206,000 cubic metres of timber over a 5,250 hectare area and will include the construction of 35 kilometres of new roads. The undertaking was registered on June 1, 1999; public comments are due on July 2, 1999; and the minister's decision is due on July 16, 1999.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

The Minister has decided that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the:

Lower Cove Limestone/Dolomite Quarry Expansion
Proponent: Atlantic Minerals Limited

Frenchman's Cove 9-hole Golf Course Expansion West
Proponent: Grande Meadows Golf Course Assoc. Inc.

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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