Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:

(1) Expansion of Distribution Line - Hampden
Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

(2) Crown Forest Management District 2 (Come By Chance) Amendment
Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods

The above project has been released from further environmental assessment subject to compliance with any other Acts and Regulations and to the following conditions:

The proposed amendment area may contain Erioderma pedicellatum, a rare lichen which is presently listed as a special concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), and listed as vulnerable under the province�s Endangered Species Act. Therefore:

• The area must be surveyed for Erioderma lichen prior to any harvesting activity taking place; and,
  
• Should the findings of the survey indicate the presence of Erioderma lichen, then:

• the locations must be provided to the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation;
  
• a 20 metre no-cut buffer must be established around sites; and,
  
• domestic loggers must be adequately informed of the presence of this rare lichen and mitigative measures for their protection.

(3) Crown Forest Management District 2 (Burgoyne�s Cove) Amendment
Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods

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
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL, A1B 4J6

Environmental Assessment information is on the government web site at www.gov.nl.ca/env

2002 12 16                                        4:25 p.m.