NLIS 6
May 23, 3003
(Environment)
Environmental Assessment
Bulletin
Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced
the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the
Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKING RELEASED:
Crown Five Year Operating Plan Forest
Management District 19A (2003-2008)
Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (DFRA)
The above undertaking has been released
from environmental assessment subject to the following condition:
The Department of Forest Resources and
Agrifoods must develop a Human Resource Plan within six months outlining
specific initiatives and targets to address the need for gender equity
in the undertaking, including provisions for the recruitment, training
and/or other measures which would make these jobs more accessible to
women. Also, DFRA must submit an employment monitoring report on an
annual basis, including collection of employment statistics by gender in
order to track progress on the plan to implement adjustment strategies
if targets are not being attained.
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
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