Environment and Conservation
September 3, 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.
UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:
Springdale Residential Subdivision - Riverwood Landing
(Reg. 1520)
Proponent: 58820 Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.
The proponent shall prepare in consultation
with the Wildlife Division a Riparian Buffer Zone Plan for
approval by the Minister of Environment and Conservation. As a
component of this approved Riparian Buffer Zone Plan, a minimum
50 metre wide undisturbed buffer between the Undertaking and the
Indian River and between the Undertaking and the adjacent
Eastern Habitat Joint Venture Management Unit must be located by
a licensed surveyor and de-marked on the ground for appropriate
inspection.
The proponent shall submit to the Minister of
Environment and Conservation a hydrogeology study to assess
water quality and quantity for the proposed undertaking.
The proponent must obtain written final
approval from the Town of Springdale.
Crown District 1 - Five Year Operating Plan
(2007-2011) Amendment
Proponent: Department of Natural Resources (Reg. 1519)
Bay d'Espoir Highway Cranberry Farm (Reg. 1494)Proponent: King�s Cranberry Farm
Prior to the start of construction, the
proponent must develop monitoring survey protocols in
consultations with the Wildlife Division and Canadian Wildlife
Service for waterfowl, other bird species, and for any species
at risk that might be within the cranberry farm site area. The
annual results of these monitoring surveys will be provided to,
and discussed with the Wildlife Division and Canadian Wildlife
Service. In addition, mitigation measures should be developed to
reduce human-waterfowl interactions during construction and
operation of the cranberry farm.
A 50 metre undisturbed buffer must be
maintained between the project area and the river which is a
considered to be a tributary of the Great Rattling Brook, a
scheduled salmon river.
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.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 09 03
3:30 p.m.
