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May 16, 2000
(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.

ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT (EPR) SATISFACTORY:

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

The EPR has been reviewed and an opportunity to comment has been given to the public as required by the Environmental Assessment Act RSN 1990, c. E-14. Upon consideration of the concerns and comments received, the Minister of Environment and Labour has decided the EPR is satisfactory and an environmental impact statement is not required.

The proponent may proceed with the project subject to any other Act or regulation, and subject to meeting all commitments relative to mitigation, rehabilitation, and effects and compliance monitoring programs.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

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

Abitibi Forestry Management District 10 Amendment - New Bay Pond
Proponent: Abitibi Consolidated Inc

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 05 16                                 12:00 p.m.


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