Environment and Conservation
May 28, 2007

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:

Frederickton Mink Farm
Proponent: Mr. Terry Wheaton      (Reg. 1334)

The proponent plans to establish a 1,500 breeder mink five kilometres south of Frederickton, Notre Dame Bay (each female breeder has one litter of 4-5 kits on average per year). The land is located adjacent to Beaver Hill at a former quarry site off Route 332. Construction will include three nine metre by 43 metre breeder sheds, a six metre by nine metre storage shed, a 15 metre by 12 metre manure pad and small electrical shed.

The undertaking was registered on May 28, 2007; public comments are due by July 2, 2007; and the minister's decision is due by July 12, 2007.

UNDERTAKING RELEASED:

New-Wes Valley to Centreville Snowmobile Trail
Proponent: Kittiwake Snowmobile Association        (Reg. 1315)

UNDERTAKING WITHDRAWN:

Carmanville Mink Farm
Proponent: Mr. Terry Wheaton       (Reg. 1313)

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 05 28                                              4:00 p.m.

 


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