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

Southern Harbour Breakwater and Wharf
Proponent: Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Small Craft Harbours          (Reg. 1347)

The proposal is to construct a 167.3 metre rubble mound breakwater and a 50.3 metre wharf to increase berthing requirements and protection for marine vessels. Associated work will also include dredging, site access and upland development. Work is tentatively scheduled to commence November 2007 with completion in October 2009.

The undertaking was registered on August 8, 2007; the deadline for public comments is September 17, 2007; and the minister's decision is due by September 22, 2007.

Comments on submitted documents are invited from the public, addressed in writing to the minister, prior to the deadline date shown.

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

2.) Marble Mountain/Steady Brook Zip Tours
Proponent: Marble Zip Tours Inc.                                        (Reg. 1342)

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

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:

Environmental assessment information is on the government Web site at //www.gov.nl.ca/env.

2007 08 15                                                  2:40 p.m.