Environmental Assessment Bulletin

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

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Abitibi District 10 (Peterview Ridge) Amendment                             (Reg. 1279)
Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated

The proponent proposes to harvest a total of 56,200 cubic metres of mature to over-mature timber, representing approximately 650 hectares in Forest Management District 10, Peterview Ridge Area in central Newfoundland. This proposed area is scheduled for harvest during the fall of 2006 and winter of 2007. To access the timber, Abitibi propose to construct 13.1 kilometres of new roads. The undertaking was registered on August 3, 2006; public comments are due by September 11, 2006: and, the minister's decision is due by September 17, 2006.

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.

UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED:

(1) Portland Creek Airport                                                    (Reg. 1254)
Proponent: Mr. Leonard W. Payne

(2) Juniper Stump, Makinsons Scrap Yard                             (Reg. 1267)
Proponent: J. and W. Salvage and Auto Recycling

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:

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

2006 08 07                           3:40 p.m.