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:

CBPP Five Year Forest Management Plan District 9 (2001-2005) Springdale
Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

The proponent has submitted the five year forest operating plan for District 9 (Springdale Management District). The plan covers the operating period from January 2001 to December 2005. The plan describes past forestry activities, the allocation of wood supply and harvesting, silviculture activities, road construction, habitat protection and environmental protection and land use. The undertaking was registered on October 19, 2000, public comments are due on November 23, 2000, and the minister's decision is due on December 3, 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 10 19 4:45 p.m.