Environment and Conservation
February 10, 2016
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKING RELEASED:
Crown Zone 5 Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan (2016-2020) (Reg. 1827)
Proponent: Forestry and Agrifoods Agency
The project is released subject to the following condition:
- The proponent must maintain a 30-metre buffer around wetland areas, maintain the hydrologic function of nearby wetlands, and direct any runoff from development away from wetlands.
MINISTER'S DECISION EXTENDED:
White Hill Pond Quarry (Reg. 1828)
Proponent: Cabot Ready Mix Limited
The proponent, Cabot Ready Mix Limited, has agreed to extend the deadline for the minister's decision to March 1, 2016.
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
Public comments may be forwarded to EAprojectcomments@gov.nl.ca
Environmental assessment information is on the department website at: www.gov.nl.ca/env
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Media contact:
Emily Timmins
Director of Communications Department of Environment and Conservation 709-729-2575, 693-1292 emilytimmins@gov.nl.ca |
2016 02 10 11:55 a.m.