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

Crown District 17 and 18 (Northern Peninsula) Five Year Forest Operating Plan
(2008-12)
Proponent: Department of Natural Resources                                                  (Reg. 1353)

The proposal is a five-year forest operating plan for Districts 17 and 18 that outlines timber harvest plans, silviculture treatments and primary road locations. In District 17, approximately 273,000 cubic metres of timber will be harvested and approximately 48 kilometres of primary access roads are to be constructed on a parcel of approximately 129,000 hectares of productive forest land. In District 18, approximately 650,000 cubic metres of timber will be harvested and approximately 180 kilometres of primary access roads will be constructed on a parcel of approximately 159,000 hectares of productive forest land.

The undertaking was registered on October 9, 2007; public comments are due by November 16, 2007; and the minister's decision is due on November 23, 2007.

Happy Valley-Goose Bay Vegetable Farm
Proponent: Mr. Tom Angiers (Reg. 1354)

The proposal is for a vegetable farm on Welburn Bay Road located off Route 520 in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay region. The site consists of approximately 122 hectares, of which 113 hectares will be utilized for the production of locally sold produce. Physical features include a vegetable storage, access laneways, windbreaks, and perimeter fencing. Construction commencement is tentatively scheduled for fall of 2007.

The undertaking was registered on October 10, 2007; public comments are due by November 16, 2007; and the minister's decision is due on November 23, 2007.

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

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 Provincial Government Web site at //www.gov.nl.ca/env

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Media contact:

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

2007 10 12                                                  3:10 p.m.