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December 2, 1999
(Environment and Labour)


Environmental Assessment Bulletin
November 1999

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:

Corner Brook Auto Salvage & Recycling Facility
Proponent: Ron Jesso

The proponent proposes to construct an auto salvage and recycling facility in Corner Brook on Lundrigan Drive. The proposal involves construction of a garage on a 1.6 hectare lot, storage of wrecks, and recovery of reusable auto parts. The undertaking was registered on November 30, 1999; public comments are due on December 31, 1999; and the minister's decision is due on January 14, 2000.

Roddickton Sawmill Expansion
Proponent: Northchip Limited

The proponent proposes to expand the existing sawmill operation in Roddickton. The proposed expansion is for a 9.5 hectare site adjacent to the existing operation and will include replacement of the existing mill with a stud mill to increase lumber production and a kiln drying unit. The undertaking was registered on December 2, 1999; public comments are due on January 1, 2000; and the minister's decision is due on January 16, 2000.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN RECEIVED

Trans Labrador Highway - 2000-2001 Construction Seasons
Proponent: Dept. of Works, Services and Transportation

The 2000-2001 Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs) for construction of the Trans Labrador Highway have been received; the review deadline for public comments is December 31, 1999. For further information on these plans you may contact John Eason at (709) 729-5706 or e-mail at jeason@mail.gov.nf.ca.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

The minister has released the following projects from environmental assessment as per requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act:

Davidsville Auto Salvage and Recycling
Proponent: Harvey Rowe's Scrap Yard
Glovertown Horticultural Peat Quarry
Proponent: Oram's Do All Contracting 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

1999 12 02                           3:45 p.m.


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