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.

Labrador, Hutton Garnet Beaches - South Beach Bulk Sampling
Proponent: Freeport Resources Inc.                                                           (Reg. 1486)

The proponent proposes to collect a bulk sample of up to 2150 cubic metres of unconsolidated garnet sand from the surface of the South Beach deposit. The site of the proposed undertaking is located approximately 350 kilometres north of Nain, Labrador. Access to the site is by boat. No construction is required. The operation will consist of removal of sand for testing and to make garnet concentrates at an off-site processing facility. This project is weather dependent, with bulk sampling scheduled to begin from mid-July 2010, over a period of one to two weeks.

The undertaking was registered on March 31, 2010; public comments are due by May 6, 2010; and the minister's decision is due by May 15, 2010.

St. Lunaire Harbour Improvements
Proponent: DFO, Small Craft Harbours                                                        (Reg. 1467)

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 - www.gov.nl.ca/env.

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