Environment and Conservation
October 16, 2009
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of
Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10
Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:
Grand Falls � Windsor Gravel/Sand Quarry Newhook�s
Cranberry Farm Inc. (Reg. 1451)
The proponent plans to expand an abandoned quarry to
one hectare. Sand and gravel removed from the quarry
will used in the operation of the proponent�s cranberry
farm. The proposed site is approximately 3.3 kilometres
north of Grand Falls � Windsor along Ivany�s Road and 50
metres south of Peter�s River. Site preparation and
material extraction is scheduled to begin in the fall of
2009.
The undertaking was registered on October 15, 2009;
public comments are due by November 20, 2009; and, the
Minister�s decision is due by November 27, 2009.
UNDERTAKING REJECTED:
Wilburn Bay Road Fox Farm, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
(CL#133985)
Proponent: Mr. Fred Vincent (Reg. 1441)
Crown Land Title will not be issued due to
unacceptable effects on existing land users in
surrounding areas such as cottages, recreational uses
and the operation of 5 Wing Goose Bay.
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:
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
department Web site at
//www.gov.nl.ca/env.
Media contact:
Melony O�Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575, 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca
2009 10 16 3:05 p.m.
