Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment Minister Ralph Wiseman has announced the following event 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 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.

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Gravel Quarry, Millertown
Proponent: Midland Construction Limited

The proponent plans to remove approximately 1,200 cubic metres of gravel from a site located approximately 100 metres from the Exploits River in the Millertown Area.

The undertaking was registered on March 5, 2001, public comments are due April 10 and the minister's decision is due on April 19.

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 
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NF, A1B 4J6

Environmental Assessment News Releases are on the Internet at www.gov.nl.ca/env

2001 03 06                                                   2:45 p.m.