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:

Port au Choix to Point Riche Transmission Line
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

The proponent plans to upgrade the transmission line from Port au Choix (Gargamelle Cove Area) to the Point Riche Lighthouse on the Great Northern Peninsula. The proposed upgrade is for the replacement of approximately 36 poles along the existing line located adjacent to the road from Gargamelle Cove to the Point Riche Lighthouse. The poles to be replaced will be installed approximately one metre from the existing pole location. The Point Riche Peninsula contains a number of rare plants and has been identified as an archaeological site. A rare plant assessment will be completed prior to construction of the transmission line. The undertaking was registered on July 14, 2000; public comments are due on August 16, 2000; and the minister's decision is due on August 28, 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 07 17                         4:05 p.m.