NLIS 9
May 12, 2005
(Environment and Conservation)
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:
Port aux Basques to Belle Isle (Appalachian) Hiking Trail (Reg.
1194)
Proponent: International Appalachian Trail NL Chapter Inc.
The proponent plans to develop a hiking trail along the Long Range
Mountains of Western Newfoundland from Channel-Port aux Basques in
the south to Belle Isle in the north. The proposed trail will be an
extension of the US Appalachian Trail and International Trail from
New Brunswick to the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. The Western
Newfoundland section will comprise 550 kilometres of new
non-contiguous walking/hiking trail connected to existing trails and
roads to cover the route. The trail will be approximately one metre
wide over original soil with no bridges or boardwalks. The trail is
planned to be developed over a five-year period beginning in early
summer. The undertaking was registered on May 11, 2005; public
comments are due by June 16, 2005; and, the minister's decision is
due by June 25, 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.
UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:
(1) District 9 Five-Year Operating Plan Amendment (Reg. 1172)
Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd.
(2) Eddies Cove East to Castor River South Snowmobile Trail (Reg.
1178)
Proponent: Long Range Riders Snowmobile Club
(3) Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Forest Management District 16
Amendment (Reg. 1173)
Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd.
The minister has released the District 16 Amendment from further
environmental assessment review subject to the following condition:
- Development of a detailed harvesting plan for the Hinds Lake
Harvest Area K16-06, in consultation with, and for the approval of,
Inland Fish and Wildlife Division.
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 Department of Environment and Conservation 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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