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 REGISTERED:

Musgrave Harbour Quarry Extension                                                               (Reg. 1543)
Proponent: D & M Services Ltd.

D & M Services Ltd. proposes to develop a two hectare extension to their existing quarry located on Route 330 approximately eight kilometres south of Musgrave Harbour. This extension is required because suitable quarry material at the existing quarry is nearly exhausted. The development and operation of the quarry extension is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2011. Two pieces of heavy equipment are expected to operate in the quarry during operation, employing one to two equipment operators.

The undertaking was registered on November 10, 2010; the deadline for public comments is December 15, 2010; and the minister's decision is due by December 25, 2010.

Fischell's Brook Forage Production (Resubmission)                                        (Reg. 1542)
Proponent: New World Dairy Inc.

The proposed undertaking consists of the clearing of approximately 85 hectares of land to increase local forage production for New World Dairy located at St. David's on the west coast of Newfoundland. Increasing local forage production will eliminate the need to import forage from outside the province. The site is located approximately six kilometres northeast of the community of Robinsons, and lies north of Fischell's Brook, and east of the abandoned CN rail-bed. The project is scheduled to commence on or before January 4, 2011.

The undertaking was registered on November 9, 2010; the deadline for public comments is December 15, 2010; and the minister's decision is due by December 24, 2010.

PLAN ACCEPTED:

Baie Verte, Ming Copper-Gold Mine and Nugget Pond Mill                                (Reg. 1487)
Proponent: Rambler Metals and Mining Canada Limited

The Honourable Kathy Dunderdale, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, has approved a Women's Employment Plan submitted as per the conditions of release.

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 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