July 20, 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:

Witless Bay Crab Shell Crushing & Drying Plant
Proponent: Cape St. Mary's Enterprises Ltd.

The proponent plans to construct a crab shell crushing and drying operation at the existing crab processing plant in Witless Bay. The operation will be located next to the existing crab processing plant and will utilize the discarded cooked crab shells. The crushed crab shells will be shipped to oversees markets for the production of chitin and will reduce the amount of waste crab product requiring disposal from the plant. The undertaking was registered on July 20, 1999; public comments must be received by August 20, 1999; and the minister's decision is due on September 2, 1999.

ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT SUBMITTED:

Granite Canal Hydroelectric Development (Resubmission)
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro has submitted the Environmental Preview Report (EPR) for the Granite Canal Hydroelectric Development. The guidelines for the preparation of the EPR were issued to the proponent in May of 1997. The EPR is available to the public and comments may be submitted in writing to the minister. August 18, 1999 is the deadline for the receipt of public comments. Copies may be obtained by contacting the Assessment Committee Chairperson, Pat Marrie at (709) 729-2813 or e-mail pmarrie@env.gov.nf.ca.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

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

East Coast Trail (Masterless Men)
Proponent: East Coast Trail Project

This project has been released from environmental assessment as per requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.

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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