Environment and Conservation
March 29, 2010
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT ADDENDUM SUBMITTED:
St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mine Reactivation
Proponent: Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc.
(Reg. 1418)
The proponent has submitted an addendum to the Environmental Preview Report (EPR)
and federal environmental assessment for the above undertaking. The addendum was
prepared to address the additional information requested on the EPR and federal
environmental assessment as announced on February 1, 2010. Public comments
regarding the document are welcome and must be received no later than April 27,
2010. The document can be viewed on the department's website indicated below.
The minister will decide the acceptability of the EPR not later than May 6,
2010, upon receiving recommendations from the Assessment Committee. For further
information on this project contact the chair of the Assessment Committee, Paul
Carter at (709)729-0188 or e-mail at PCarter@gov.nl.ca.
UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:
Roddickton Pellet Plant
Proponent: Holson Forest Products Ltd.
(Reg. 1485)
The proponent proposes to construct and operate a
50,000 ton per year wood pellet mill at an existing saw mill site near the town
of Roddickton on the Northern Peninsula. The pellet mill will produce soft wood
pellets from fir and spruce wood residue from local saw mills. A new building to
house the mill equipment will be constructed over a 10 week period commencing in
the spring of 2010. The mill is projected to operate 24 hours per day for
approximately 310 days of the year.
The undertaking was registered on March 24, 2010; the deadline for public
comments is May 3, 2010; and the minister's decision is due by May 8, 2010.
UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:
Crown District 1 Five-Year Operating Plan (2007-2011) Amendment
Proponent: Department of Natural Resources
(Reg. 1466)
Winterland ATV Trail
Proponent: Wallace Keepin
(Reg. 1468)
Plate Cove West Breakwater Construction
Proponent: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours
(Reg. 1470)
Bay Bulls Transmission Line Relocation
Proponent: Newfoundland Power Inc.
(Reg. 1473)
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 website - 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
2010 03 29
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