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May 1, 2006
(Environment and Conservation)
 

Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment and Conservation Minister Clyde Jackman has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Portland Creek Airport                                     (Reg. 1254)
Proponent: Mr. Leonard W. Payne

The proponent proposes the development of a gravel airstrip at Portland Creek, Great Northern Peninsula. The proposed airstrip will be approximately 457 metres long by 24 metres wide. No land clearing will be necessary for the airstrip and there is an existing road to the area. However, an extension to the road may be required to provide access to a new hanger to be constructed 20 metres by 27 metres. Work is estimated to begin in June 2006 and be completed by November 30, 2006. The undertaking was registered on May 1, 2006; public comments are due by June 5, 2006; and, the minister's decision is due by June 15, 2006.

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.

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

2006 05 01                                    3:50 p.m.


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