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October 26, 2007

Environmental Assessment Bulletin

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

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Makkovik Sand Quarry                                                                                                    (Reg. 1356)
Proponent: Makkovik Inuit Community Government

The proposal is for the development of a .69 hectare sand quarry and a 900 metre access road that will extend southeast from the municipal solid waste disposal site within Inuit Community Lands (as defined by the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement). The quarry area is bounded by the Makkovik Brook to the east and north.

The undertaking was registered on October 26, 2007; public comments are due by November 30, 2007; and the minister's decision is due by December 10, 2007.

Point of Bay Pressure Treating Facility                                                                             (Reg. 1355)
Proponent: Mr. Derek King

The proposal is for a pressure treated lumber production facility, specifically treating kiln dried and green lumber. Construction will include an 18 metre-by-24 metre treatment plant and a storage garage. The land is located in Point of Bay off Bay of Exploits Road, approximately 15 kilometres north of Northern Arm on Route 350. The site access road is 75 metres southeast of the town water treatment facility.

The undertaking was registered on October 24, 2007; public comments are due by November 30, 2007; and the minister's decision is due by December 8, 2007.

UNDERTAKING RELEASED:

Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada (ACC) Five-Year Operating Plan Forest Management Districts 10, 11, 12, and 13                                                                                           
Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada (ACC)                                               (Reg. 1346)

The minister has released the above project from further environmental assessment review subject to the following conditions:

  • The annual operating plan submitted to government must describe how issues raised by the public and government agencies in this environmental assessment review will be addressed.
  • An annual progress report must be submitted to the Departments of Environment and Conservation and Natural Resources that outline the outcome of these measures.                           
  • RISK ASSESSMENT STUDY SATISFACTORY:

    Grassy Point (Placentia Bay) Liquefied Natural Gas Transshipment Terminal
    Proponent: Newfoundland LNG Limited                                                               (Reg. 1304)

                                                      The minister has determined the Risk Assessment Study is satisfactory, in fulfillment of one of the conditions of release announced on January 19, 2007.

    Further information may be obtained by contacting the Director of Environmental

    Assessment at 709-729-4211, toll-free 1-800-563-6181 or by mail to:

    Director, Environmental Assessment Division
    Department of Environment and Conservation
    West Block, C
    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
    Department of Environment and Conservation
    709-729-2575, 685-4401

    dianehart@gov.nl.ca

    2007 10 26                                            4:35 p.m.

     


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