Environment and Conservation
November 24, 2006
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of
Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events
relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental
Protection Act.
UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:
(1) Shallop Cove Peatland Development
(Reg. 1303)
Proponent: Stephenville Peat Moss Ltd.
The proponent proposes to develop a 168 hectare peatland, located
approximately 1.5 kilometres southeast of Shallop Cove, in Western
Newfoundland. Access to the site is via an existing all-season haulage
road extending southwest from Route 461. The development will entail the
construction of primary and secondary drainage ditches. The end use is
for the horticultural peat market. The staged development is tentatively
scheduled to start in May 2007. The undertaking was registered on
November 23, 2006; public comments are due by December 29, 2006; and,
the minister's decision is due by January 7, 2007.
(2) Grassy Point (Placentia Bay) Liquefied Natural Gas Transshipment
Terminal
Proponent: Newfoundland LNG Ltd.
(Reg. 1304)
The proponent proposes to construct a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Transshipment and Storage Terminal near the head of Placentia Bay at
Grassy Point, Arnold�s Cove. The transshipment terminal will provide
storage and offloading for larger LNG vessels for transfer to smaller
LNG carriers for distribution to Northeastern US and Canada. The purpose
of the project is to provide cargo transfers and for the short and
long-term storage of natural gas (primarily methane) in its super-cooled
liquid state. The project will involve construction of a wharf comprised
of three jetties with berthing capacity for LNG tankers up to 265,000
cubic metres capacity (345 metres long), eight LNG storage tanks with a
capacity of 160,000 cubic metres each, a tug boat basin, and supporting
infrastructure including an access road, office facilities and security
fencing. The undertaking was registered on November 23, 2006; public
comments are due by December 29, 2006; and, the minister's decision is
due by January 7, 2007.
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:
Sunny Hollow Campground (Robinsons)
(Reg. 1288)
Proponent: Mr. Boyd Morris
The minister has released the above project from further environmental
assessment, subject to the following condition:
- Preparation and implementation of an
approved Buffer Zone Plan for that part of Robinsons River adjacent
to this development, in consultation with 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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