Environmental Assessment Bulletin                           

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

UNDERTAKING RELEASED: 
 
Shallop Cove Peatland Development                                                        (Reg. 1303)
Proponent:  Stephenville Peat Moss Limited  

UNDERTAKING WITHDRAWN:
 
Argentia Wind Farm                                                                                (Reg. 1224)
Proponent: Wind Project Inc. 

The proponent has withdrawn the above undertaking from environmental assessment.  

ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT REQUIRED:    

St. John�s (Northern Pond Rd.) Motor Sport Park (Resubmission)   (Reg. 1272)
Proponent: Extreme Promotions Inc. 

The minister has advised the proponent that an Environmental Preview Report (EPR) is required for this project. The EPR is necessary to address deficiencies in the registration document in an effort to determine the significance of any environmental effects. An Environmental Assessment Committee will be appointed to provide advice to the minister on the guidelines and on the EPR when it is received from the proponent.  

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 

2007 01 11                                                        4:35 p.m.