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:

Boom Siding (Deer Lake) Cottage Development
Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands

The proponent proposes the allocation of 14 cottage lots at Boom Siding, which is located approximately three kilometres west of the Town of Pasadena, at the south end of Deer Lake. The general area is a former railway siding and has extensive pre-existing development in the area. No new road construction or upgrading is required.. The area to be developed consists of 14 cottage lots of approx. 0.4 hectares size each, for a total development area of approx. 5.7 hectares. The project was registered on June 20, 2003; public comments are due by July 25, 2003; and the minister's decision is due August 4, 2003.

Pinchgut Lake (Corner Brook) Cottage Development
Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands

The proponent proposes the allocation of 26 infill cottage lots in a pre-existing cottage development area at the north end of Pinchgut Lake. No new road construction or upgrading is required. Pinchgut Lake is situated on the east side of the Trans Canada Highway, 20 kilometres south of the City of Corner Brook. The area to be developed consists of 26 cottage lots of approximately 0.4 hectares size each, for a total development area of approx. 10.5 hectares. The project was registered on June 20, 2003; public comments are due by July 25, 2003; and the minister's decision is due August 4, 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.

UNDERTAKING RELEASED:

St. John's Salvage Yard, Incinerator Road (Foxtrap)
Proponent: Newfoundland Recycling Ltd.

The proposed project has been released from further environmental assessment subject to regulatory requirements. In particular, the proponent is required to obtain a Certificate of Approval for the construction and operation of the proposed salvage yard which will include, but not be limited to, the following terms and conditions:

1. Petroleum storage and handling shall comply with the Storage and Handling of Gasoline and Associated Products Regulations.
   
   
2. A petroleum products spill contingency plan shall be submitted to the Department of Government Services and Lands for review.
   
   
3. Removal and drainage of crankcase oil, gear oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid etc. shall occur in an area with an impermeable floor and dyke.
   
   
4. Floor drains in areas where used oils are handled shall be routed through an oil/water separator prior to discharge.
   
   
5. Waste oils and waste lubricants shall be retained in a tank or closed container, and disposed of by a company licensed for handling and disposing waste oil products.
   
   
6. All activities associated with ozone depleting substances contained in vehicles, refrigerators and other equipment are subject to the Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations.
   
   
7. All waters discharged from the proposed site during construction and operation shall comply with the Environmental Control Water and Sewer Regulations.
   
   
8. Domestic appliances shall be stored in a secured location until dismantled.
   
   
9. Proof of environmental liability impairment insurance shall be provided.
   
   
10. A baseline study of the property including soil and groundwater surveys and analysis is required.
    
    
11. The existing salvage yard at Pocket Road, Conception Bay South shall be re-mediated and decommissioned to an environmentally acceptable standard and to the satisfaction of the Department of Environment.

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

Media contact: Carmel Turpin, Communications (709) 729-2575

2003 06 20                                      3:30 p.m.