NLIS 4 April 9, 2002 (Environment) Environmental Assessment Bulletin Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT RECEIVED:
As a result of the minister's decision on May 25, 2001, the proponent was required to submit an Environmental Preview Report (EPR) for the proposed Avondale automobile drag racing facility. The EPR was required to address issues such as recreational use of the area, noise pollution and potential effects upon the Avondale River. Guidelines for preparation of the EPR were issued on July 13, 2001. The EPR was received on April 9, 2002; public comments are due on May 14, 2002; and the minister's decision is due on May 24, 2002. For a copy of the EPR or further information on this undertaking, contact John Eason, chairperson of the Environmental Assessment Committee at (709) 729-5706 or e-mail jeason@mail.gov.nf.ca. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:
Abitibi-Consolidated District 12 Five-Year Forest Operating Plan, Jan 2002 to Dec 2002 (Amendment) Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (Land Transfer Agreement to Crown) The minister has released the undertaking from further environmental assessment subject to the conditions that:
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:
Environmental assessment information is on the government Web site at: /env 2002 04 09 4:00 p.m.
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