The minister has accepted the Terrestrial Environment Component Study for the Long Harbour Commercial Nickel Processing Plant Environmental Impact Statement contingent upon the proponent attending to supplementary information requirements, errors, and clarifications; and submitting a final text which will be distributed, but will not go to further review.

Marystown ATV Trail
Proponent: Mr. Daniel Slaney                                                           (Reg.1343)

This undertaking involves minor upgrades to an existing trail located off Route 20, three kilometres south of the Red Harbour turn-off. The first half kilometre extends west from Route 20 and is part of the old Burin Peninsula Highway and the remaining 4.3 kilometres extends north-northwest.

The undertaking was registered on July 4, 2007; public comments are due by August 8, 2007; and the minister's decision is due by August 18, 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.

1. 2007 Balsam Fir Sawfly Spray Program Using Abietiv (nucleopolyhedrovirus)
Proponent: Dept. of Natural Resources Forestry Services Branch         (Reg.1324)

2. 2007 Hemlock Looper Spray Program Using Mimic (tebufenozide)
Proponent: Dept. of Natural Resources Forestry Services Branch         (Reg.1325)

3. Abitibi District 12 (Harpoon) Forest Plan Amendment
Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.                                                   (Reg.1326)

4. Chapel Arm Industrial Coatings and Linings Installation
Proponent: Mr. Ted Murphy                                                               (Reg.1328)