Environmental Assessment Bulletin Environment and Conservation
Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10
Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:
Fortune
All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) Trail
(Reg.1166) The proponent proposes to
construct an approximately 12 kilometre All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) trail to
access a remote cottage at North West Pond near Fortune, on the Burin
Peninsula. The trail is proposed to be three to four metres wide.
Construction is planned to commence as soon as all permits are in place. An
excavator will be used to develop the trail to a distance of one kilometre.
Construction of the remaining 11 kilometres will be by hand tools and chain
saws. The undertaking was registered on December 3, 2004; public comments
are due by January 7, 2005; and the minister's decision is due by January
17, 2005.
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. PLANS ACCEPTED:
Argentia
Hydrometallurgical Demonstration Plant
(Reg. 1040) Environmental Monitoring/Follow-Up Plan Accepted
Human Resources Plan Accepted
UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Director of Environmental Assessment at (709) 729-4211 or toll-free: 1-800-563-6181 or by mail to: Director, Environmental Assessment Division 2004 12 03 11:50 a.m. |
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