June 24, 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:

Goose Bay Horticultural Peat Quarry
Proponent: Labrador Construction Limited

The proponent proposes to extract peat from a peat bog located near Goose Bay, along the access road to the Pine Tree Radar site. The peat will be mixed with soil for landscaping and horticultural purposes. Peat will be removed from the five hectare site to a maximum depth of three metres. The total annual volume of peat to be removed is estimated be 1,000 cubic metres, with operations taking place between June and September. Rehabilitation plans upon removal of the peat will include sloping and seeding the area to conform with the surrounding landscape. The undertaking was registered on June 22, 1999; public comments are due on July 23, 1999; and the minister's decision is due on August 6, 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

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1999 06 24    12:15 p.m.