June 18, 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:

Bay d'Espoir Female Diploid Steelhead Trout Aquaculture
Proponent: Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

The proponent proposes to permit the use of all female diploid (reproductive) steelhead trout for use in seacage aquaculture in Bay d'Espoir. Currently only female triploid (non-reproductive) steelhead are used, which has resulted in high food conversion rates, low market weight and incidence of disease and mortality. The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture expects that the use of all female diploid steelhead will alleviate these problems and improve the economics of the industry. The undertaking was registered on June 14, 1999; public comments are due on July 16, 1999; and the minister's decision is due on July 29, 1999.

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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