NLIS 1
September 2, 2003
(Environment)
Environmental Assessment
Bulletin
Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced
the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the
Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:
Corner Brook Communication Tower
Proponent: Aliant Telecom Inc.
The proponent proposes to construct a
communication tower along the Humber River at Bear Head Road (Dancing
Point) in Corner Brook. The proposed project involves the erection of a
communication tower (30 metres high) and construction of an electronics
building (3 metres by 7 metres) including access road and fencing. The
proponent proposes to start construction upon release from the
environmental assessment process. The undertaking was registered on
September 2, 2003; public comments are due by October 7, 2003; and, the
minster�s decision is due October 17, 2003.
The minister encourages all interested
parties to become involved and to make comments known. Comments on submitted
documents are invited from the public, addressed in writing to the minister,
and are welcome prior to the deadline date shown.
UNDERTAKING RELEASED:
Ramea Wind-Diesel Demonstration Project
Proponent: Frontier Power Systems Inc.
The above undertaking is released from
further environmental assessment subject to the provision that a bird
monitoring program must be prepared and submitted for the minister�s
approval prior to any construction activity taking place.
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
2003 09
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