Environment and Conservation
January 2, 2015
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION EXTENDED:
Fermeuse Offshore Marine Base (Reg. 1773)
Proponent: Fermeuse Enterprises Ltd.
The Minister of Environment and Conservation and the proponent, Fermeuse Enterprises Ltd., have agreed to extend the review period for this proposal. The deadline for public comment has been extended to January 14, 2015. The minister's decision has been extended to January 23, 2015.
UNDERTAKING RELEASED:
Hughes Brook Agriculture Fruit Orchard (Reg. 1769)
Proponent: Annette George
The project is released subject to the following condition:
- A 50-metre naturally vegetated buffer must be maintained along all waterbodies and wetlands to protect riparian and aquatic species, and their habitat.
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, NLA1B 4J6
Environmental assessment information is on the department website at: www.gov.nl.ca/env
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Media contact:
| Deborah Thomas
Director of Communications Department of Environment and Conservation 709-729-2575, 728-8092 DeborahThomas@gov.nl.ca |
2015 01 02 2:40 p.m.