Environment and Conservation
May 4, 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.
MINISTER'S DECISION EXTENDED:
Sand & Gravel Quarry Operation near Piper's Hole River (Reg. 1837)
Proponent: Dean Clarke's Contracting
The Department of Environment and Conservation and the proponent have agreed to extend the deadline for the minister's decision to May 10, 2016
White Hill Pond Quarry (Reg. 1828)
Proponent: Cabot Ready Mix Limited
The proponent, Cabot Ready Mix Limited, has requested to extend the deadline for the minister's decision to May 12, 2016.
UNDERTAKING RELEASED:
Noel Paul's Brook Bridge Installation (Reg. 1836)
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
The project is released subject to the following condition:
- The proponent must prepare and submit an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the construction phase of the undertaking. The EPP must include an Avifauna Management Plan and be approved by the minister of Environment and Conservation prior to construction.
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 submitted to the Department by mail to the address above or by email at 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 05 04 11:40 a.m.