June 12, 1997
(Environment and Labour)
Environment and Labour Minister Kevin Aylward has announced
the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment
Act. In the case of documents received or approved, copies may be
obtained by contacting the Regional Office of the Department of
Environment and Labour or by calling toll-free 1-800-563-6181.
Comments on submitted documents are invited from the public,
addressed in writing to the minister, and are welcome prior to
the deadline date following each item.
The proponent proposes to relocate the Innu community of
Utshimassits (Davis Inlet) to Natuashish. This is located
approximately 295 km north of Happy Valley-Goose Bay at the head
of Sango Bay on the mainland of northern coastal Labrador.
Construction of the new community at Natuashish will be carried
out over a six year period, from 1997 to 2002 and will include
the townsite and all supporting infrastructure (roads, airstrip,
wharf etc.). The eventual abandonment and decommissioning of
Utshimassits will be dealt with in a separate registration. There
are 36 feasibility and background studies associated with the
undertaking. These documents are available for review at the
Environmental Assessment Division office in St. John's. The
undertaking was registered on June 5, 1997, public comments
should be received before July 11, 1997 and the minister's
decision is due on July 20, 1997.
- NO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
The minister has decided that an environmental impact
statement is not required for the following undertakings, which
have recently been registered and examined by government and the
public. The undertakings are released subject to other regulatory
and permitting requirements.
- - St. Lawrence Water Bottling and Export Facility
- Metchin River to Wilson River Road (Trans Labrador
Highway)
A guide to the Environmental Assessment Process is available
from the Department of Environment and Labour. The minister
encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make
comments known. Further information may be obtained by contacting
the Director of Environmental Assessment at (709) 729-2562 or
toll-free. 1-800-563-6181 or by mail to:
- Director, Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Labour
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, NF
A1B 4J6
Environmental Assessment News Releases are on the Internet at
//www.gov.nl.ca/envlab/env_news.htm
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