July 8, 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:

Shoal Brook Pond Cottage Access Road
Proponent: BDP Enterprises Ltd.

The proponent plans to construct a two kilometre road in the Roddickton area, off the Horse Chops forest access road, to access a hunting lodge on Shoal Brook Pond. Construction of the road is planned to begin in mid-August and will take approximately seven days to complete. The undertaking was registered on July 5, 1999; public comments are due on August 6, 1999; and the minister's decision is due on August 19, 1999.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND COMPONENT STUDIES SUBMITTED:

Gisborne Lake (McCurdy Group) Water Bottling and Export Facility
Proponent: McCurdy Group of Companies

The proponent has submitted an addendum to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) including an addendum to the Fish and Fish Habitat Component Study and a revised Water Resources Component Study. These are intended to predict and evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed facility. This document is available to the public and comments may be submitted in writing to the minister. August 6, 1999 is the deadline for the receipt of public comments on the Component Studies; public comments on the EIS must be received by August 20, 1999. Copies may be obtained by contacting the Assessment Committee Chairperson, Carl Strong at (709) 729-0834 or e-mail cstrong@env.gov.nf.ca.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

The minister has decided that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the following projects:

St. Anthony Harbour Development (Breakwater)
Proponent: Town of St. Anthony

Stephenville Water Supply Development
Proponent: Town of Stephenville

Foxtrap Access Road Horticultural Peat Quarry
Proponent: Polar Construction Ltd.

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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