Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment and Conservation
June 20, 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.

EIS GUIDELINES:

Newfoundland and Labrador Refinery Project
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Refining Corporation (Reg. 1301)

The minister advises that final guidelines for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) have now been provided to the proponent. The proponent may now proceed with preparation of the EIS for submission and agency/public review.

Copies of the final guidelines are available from the division�s Web site or by contacting the environmental assessment committee chairperson John Eason at 709-729-5706 or email at JEason@gov.nl.ca.

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Penney�s Hill, Fox Trap Access Road Sand and Gravel Quarry
Proponent: Capital Ready Mix Ltd. (Reg. 1341)

The proposed quarry comprises the development of an approximately 32 hectare parcel of land in an area located approximately 200 metres southeast of the Foxtrap Access Road/ Incinerator Road intersection. Construction will include a 100 metre access road off Incinerator Road.

The undertaking was registered on June 18, 2007; public comments are due by July 25, 2007; and the minister's decision is due by August 2, 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.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:

1. Tors Cove Farm
Proponent: B and R Farming (Reg. 1310)

This project has been released from environmental assessment. The proponent has been informed that the Lands Branch of this department cannot approve the application for a Crown land lease in this area.

2. Lamaline Mink Farm
Proponent: Mr. Clem Benteau (Reg. 1321)

3. Abitibi-Consolidated District 11 (Mill Pond) Five Year Plan Amendment:
Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada (Reg.1322)

4. Crown District 9/16 (Chouse Brook/King�s Brook) Five Year Plan (2007-2011) Amendment
Proponent: Department of Natural Resources (Reg.1327)

5. Cavendish Mink Farm
Proponent: Mr. George Coish and Ms. Violet Coish (Reg. 1330)

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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