Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act.

NEW UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:

Crown Forest Management District 4 Amendment
Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods

The proponent proposes to harvest 120 hectares of mature black spruce forest located along the old Terra Nova woods road west of Terra Nova Lake. The area is adjacent to previously harvested areas. Harvesting is tentatively scheduled to begin this summer. The project was registered on June 6, 2002; public comments are due by July 12, 2002; and the minister's decision is due July 21, 2002.

Bonavista Access Road Forage Area
Proponent: George and Vera Greening

The proponent proposes to clear an area of approximately 200 hectares for forage crops, utilizing poultry manure as fertilizer from their existing poultry farm at Musgravetown. The proposed site is located approximately 8 kilometres east of the TCH and 9 kilometres from the nearest community, Morley's Siding. The project was registered on June 6, 2002; public comments are due by July 12, 2002; and the minister's decision is due on July 21, 2002.

UNDERTAKING RELEASED:

Cat Arm / Harbour Deep Snowmobile Trail
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation

The undertaking was released from further environmental assessment on June 3, 2002 as per requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. The minister has decided that construction of the portion of the trail within the proposed Little Cat Arm reserve is not permitted. As a result, the proponent has withdrawn Section 2 of the trail as outlined in the registration document.

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: /env

2002 06 07                               3:40 p.m.