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October 5, 2007

Environmental Assessment Bulletin

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

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT:

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

The Newfoundland and Labrador Refinery Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be acceptable subject to the minister�s approval of a satisfactory amendment to the EIS.

COMPONENT STUDIES:

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

1.) Air Quality Component Study
2.) Migratory Birds Component Study
3.) Marine Fish and Fish Habitat Component Study
4.) Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat Component Study

These Component Studies will be acceptable subject to the minister�s approval of a final document that satisfactorily addresses additional information requirements. These documents are available on the Environmental Assessment Web site indicated below.

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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Media contact:
Diane Hart
Director of Communications
Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575, 685-4401
dianehart@gov.nl.ca

2007 10 05                                                        5:50 p.m.


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