Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:

(1) Stephenville Sewage Treatment Plant
Proponent: Town of Stephenville

The proponent proposes to develop a sewage treatment plant in the Town of Stephenville on the south west coast of Newfoundland. The proposed facility will be located approximately 350 metres northeast of the Stephenville airport, adjacent to Blanche Brook. The development will consist of a sewage lift station, sewage treatment plant, chlorination chamber, de-chlorination chamber, outfall and associated sewage mains. The outfall will proceed from the treatment plant in a south east direction and will deposit treated effluent into St. Georges Bay. Access to the site will require the construction of an access road to be located off Massachusetts Drive. The undertaking was registered on May 14, 2003; public comments are due by June 18, 2003; and the minister�s decision is due June 28, 2003.

(2) Partridge Pond (Blue Hills) ATV Trail
Proponent: Mr. Eric C. Collins

The proponent intends to construct an 18 kilometre long by two metre wide all terrain vehicle (ATV) trail to facilitate all year round access to a remote cabin located west of the Burgeo Highway, in the Blue Hills of Couteau area. Construction is planned before the end of June 2003 and will take five days using chainsaws and hand tools (no heavy equipment). The project was registered on May 14, 2003; public comments are due by June 18, 2003; and the minister�s decision is due June 28, 2003.

The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. Comments on submitted documents are invited from the public, addressed in writing to the Minister, and are welcome prior to the deadline date shown.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:

(1) Botwood/Peterview Exploits Regional Water Supply Transmission Main
Proponent: Towns of Botwood and Peterview

(2) Abitibi-Consolidated District 11 Five-Year Operating Plan Amendment
Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.

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, NL, A1B 4J6

Environmental Assessment information is on the Government Web site at www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 05 14                                        3:40 p.m.