Environment and Conservation January 26, 2007 Environmental Assessment Bulletin Environment and Conservation Minister Clyde Jackman has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIRED: Lower Churchill River Hydroelectric Generation Project (Reg. 1305) Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro The minister has advised the proponent that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for this project. An environmental assessment committee will be appointed to provide scientific and technical advice to the minister and to prepare draft guidelines for conducting the EIS. The public will be invited to provide comment on the draft guidelines. For further information on this project contact Paul Carter at 709-729-0188 or e-mail at PCarter@gov.nl.ca.
Belleoram Crushed Rock Export Quarry (Reg. 1247) Proponent: Continental Stone Limited The minister has advised the proponent that the Environmental Preview Report (EPR) meets the guidelines and the EPR is approved on January 23, 2007.
Baine Harbour to Parker�s Cove ATV/Walking Trail (Reg. 1306) Proponent: Baine Harbour Trail Association
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 Environmental assessment information is on the government Web site at //www.gov.nl.ca/env. 2007 01 26 10:00 a.m. |
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