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NLIS 5
August 14, 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.

NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Gander Waste Disposal / Landfill Site Expansion
Proponent: Town of Gander

The proponent proposes to expand the existing landfill site for the Town of Gander. The landfill is located approximately 6.2 kilometres north of the Trans Canada Highway on Gander Bay Road (Route 330). The proposed expansion is for an area 38 hectares in size and will be located adjacent to the existing landfill site. The undertaking was registered on August 11, 2000; public comments are due on September 18, 2000; and the minister's decision is due on September 25, 2000.

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 08 14                          3:50 p.m.


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