Lower Churchill River Hydroelectric Generation Project
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro                 (Reg. 1305)

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation (the Department) invite public comments on the draft agreement and terms of reference to establish a joint review panel for the proposed Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project.

The agreement was developed in order to establish a joint environmental assessment of the proposed project. The agreement includes procedures for appointing independent panel members to conduct public hearings, the proposed terms of reference for the panel, and procedures for conducting the review process.

Written comments on the draft agreement received by July 5, 2008, will be considered. Forward your comments, in the official language of your choice, by fax, mail or e-mail to:

The draft agreement, as well as additional information on the project, is available on the Agency�s website at www.ceaa.gc.ca and the Department�s website at www.gov.nl.ca/env. Copies of the draft agreement can also be obtained by contacting the above-mentioned persons.

For further information on the environmental assessment process, please contact 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 department website at //www.gov.nl.ca/env.

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Media contact:
Melony O�Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575; 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca

2008 06 06                                                    4:20 p.m.