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April 11, 2001
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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 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:

Avondale Automobile Drag Racing
Proponent: Newfoundland Stock Car Association

The proposed site for the drag racing venue is the Avondale Access Road near the Trans Canada Highway at the existing Motor Sports Complex. The project will consist of access road and parking lot; operation building (tower, office and canteen); drag racing and oval racing track; and on-site portable chemical toilets. The facility will operate on weekends from May until November, weather permitting. The project was registered on April 9, 2001, public comments are due May 16, and the minister's decision is due May 24, 2001.

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 /env

2001 04 11                                       9:15 a.m.


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