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:

Point Leamington to Leading Tickles Pedestrian/Hiking Trail
Proponent: Exploits Valley Economic Development Corp.

The proponent plans to create a 50 kilometre pedestrian/hiking trail from Point Leamington to Leading Tickles. The trail will be approximately 1.5 metres wide and will include boardwalks and bridges. The undertaking was registered on December 9, 1999; public comments are due on January 14, 2000; and the minister's decision is due on January 23, 2000.

Forest Mgmt. Dist. 16 Amendment (Sheffield Lake, Main River)
Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited

The proponent proposes an amendment to the five year operating plan for Forest Management District 16 in two areas near Main River North and on the east side of Sheffield Lake. The plan amendment proposes the harvesting of 250,000 cubic metres of timber over a 2,030 hectare area and the construction of 22 kilometres of roads. The undertaking was registered on December 14, 1999; public comments are due on January 14, 2000; and the minister's decision is due on January 28, 2000.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

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

Forest Management Plan District 16 (White Bay South) Amendment
Proponent: Department Of Forest Resources and Agrifoods

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 17                            3:15 p.m.