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 UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Harbour Grace (Bannerman Lake Road) Automobile Salvage
Proponent: Terry Crocker

The proponent plans to construct and operate an automobile salvage business off Bannerman Lake Road, Harbour Grace. Automobile wrecks will be collected from the region and dismantled for usable parts. A garage 24ft x 26ft will be constructed on site. A five foot fence will surround the property. The undertaking was registered on April 19, 2000; public comments are due on May 20, 2000; and the minister's decision is due on June 2, 2000.

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

2000 04 19                                         11:40 a.m.