Environment and Conservation
April 27, 2010

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.

Thunder Brook, Grand Falls-Windsor Quarry
Proponent: Humber Valley Aggregates and Asphalt Ltd.                                    (Reg. 1491)

The proponent proposes to develop a five hectare aggregate quarry on land adjacent to an existing quarry, located near Thunder Brook, 10 kilometres west of Grand Falls-Windsor and 200 metres north of the Trans Canada Highway. No new access roads are required. Drilling, blasting, crushing and screening will take place on the site. The quarry is expected to be in operation for approximately eight weeks between May and November 2010. No aggregate washing will be conducted at this location.

The undertaking was registered on April 23, 2010; public comments are due by June 1, 2010; and the minister's decision is due by June 5, 2010.

Crown District 17 & 18 Five-Year Operating Plan (2008-2012) Amend.
Proponent: Dept. of Natural Resources                                                             (Reg. 1471)

Little Soldiers Pond (Incinerator Rd Extension) Gravel Quarry
Proponent: Capital Ready Mix Ltd.                                                                   (Reg. 1253)

The minister has determined the Environmental Protection Plan is satisfactory, in fulfillment of one of the conditions of release announced on September 22, 2006.

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 at www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/.

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