Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment Minister Ralph Wiseman has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. Copies of documents may be obtained by contacting the Department of Environment at (709) 729-2562 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 RELEASED:

          Deep Bight Pond (Clarenville Area) Cottage Development Plan
          Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands

The minister has released the undertaking from environmental assessment in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Assessment Act.

UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:

          Pitcher's Pond Golf Course
          Proponent: The Town of Whiteway, Trinity Bay

The proponent proposes an 18-hole golf course with an irrigation system, electric powerline construction, a maintenance and golf cart storage building and a clubhouse. The golf course is proposed for the immediate area generally surrounding Pitcher's Pond located near Whiteway. The undertaking was registered on October 15. Public comments are due on November 19, and the minister's decision is due on November 26.

          Forest Access Road and Bridge (Brink's Pond - Cambellton Area)
          Proponent: Cottle's Island Lumber Co. Ltd.

Cottle's Island Lumber Co. Ltd. operate a sawmill and value-added wood manufacturing plant. In support of their operations, the proponent proposes to construct a three kilometre forest access road and a three metre long bridge crossing Lacey's Brook, a tributary of Indian Arm Bridge. The proposed road and bridge are located in Forest Management District 8 near Brink's Pond, approximately 15 kilometres south of Cambellton. The undertaking was registered on October 12. Public comments are due on November 19, and the ministers' decision is due on November 26.

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 information is on the Government Web Site at: www.gov.nl.ca/env/

2001 10 16                            11:00 a.m.