Environmental Assessment Bulletin

Environment and Conservation Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Bauline Line Auto Salvage and Recycling                                                     (Reg. 1208)
Proponent: Mr. Don Strowbridge

The proponent proposes to operate an auto salvage and recycling facility on Bauline Line approximately 5.7 kilometres from the intersection of Torbay Road and Bauline Line. There will be, in addition to dismantling of automobiles, sale of used parts and some mechanical servicing. The garage is located approximately 130 metres from the main road in Bauline. The building consists of a concrete floor with metal siding and is approximately 75 metres by 15 metres. The undertaking was registered on August 17; public comments are due by September 22; and the minister's decision is due by October 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT GUIDELINES ISSUED:

South Brook (Pasadena) Watercourse Channel Relocation                              (Reg. 1187)
Proponent: Town of Pasadena

The minister has issued the Environmental Preview Report (EPR) Guidelines on the South Brook (Pasadena) Watercourse Channel Relocation. The guidelines are intended to assist the proponent with the preparation of the EPR which will be used by the minister in making a determination as to whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be required for the proposed undertaking. The guidelines identify the information gaps which must be addressed to enable the minister to make an informed decision as to the potential for significant environmental effect from the undertaking. The guidelines are available on the government Web site or may be obtained by contacting Ed Kaufhold, Committee Chair at 729-0090.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:

(1) Fleur de Lys Seal and Fish Processing Plant                                                (Reg. 1202)
Proponent: Sea Water Products Inc.

(2) Lower Churchill River Exploration Project                                                          (Reg. 1201)
Proponent: Markland Resource Development Inc.

The minister has released the Lower Churchill River Exploration Project from further environmental assessment review subject to the following conditions:

• the suction dredging option not be used;
• all sampling take place on land and at least 100 metres from the River water mark;
• sample size be restricted to 20 cubic metres and there be a minimum of 50 metres between sampling points;
• and gender equity provisions be included when tendering contracts and advertising positions, and gender equity be considered when awarding contracts and hiring workers.

UNDERTAKING NOT TO PROCEED:

Lawn Mink Farm                                                                                 (Reg. 1198)
Proponent: T & E Enterprises (Mr. Aubrey Terrant)

The minister has determined, in conjunction with the Agrifoods Branch of the Department of Natural Resources, that the environmental effects of this undertaking on the nearby residents and fish plant will be unacceptable, and development of this undertaking is not to proceed in the former Lawn all grade school building.

Further information may be obtained by contacting 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, NL A1B 4J6

Environmental assessment information is on the government Web site at //www.gov.nl.ca/env

2005 08 18                            1:55 p.m.