Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment Minister Ralph Wiseman has announced the following event 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.

NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

          ATV Trail, near Frenchman's Cove, Burin Peninsula
          Proponent: Mr. Wilfred Tibbo

The proponent is proposing to construct an ATV trail from Route 210 near Frenchman's Cove to a private remote cottage. The proposed trail would be approximately 5.0 kilometres long and constructed to a standard suitable for 4-wheeler ATVs and snowmobiles. The undertaking was registered on October 30. Public comments are due on December 7, and the ministers decision is due December 14.

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 11 02                          9:35 a.m.