Environment and Conservation May 2, 2007 Environmental Assessment Bulletin Environment and Conservation Minister Clyde Jackman has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. COMPONENT STUDY RECEIVED FOR PUBLIC REVIEW:
Terrestrial Environment Component Study
(Reg. 1243)
The proponent has submitted the required Terrestrial Environment Component Study to provide baseline data for the Environmental Impact Statement of this project. Included are sections that map vegetation and characterize wetlands over the area intended to be disturbed by this project. Also, there are surveys of wildlife (moose and small game) and wildlife habitat, rare plants (including the Boreal Felt Lichen), and avifauna (including land birds, waterfowl, gamebirds, and raptors). Public comments must be received not later than Wednesday, June 6, 2007. The minister will decide if this component study is acceptable no later than Wednesday June 20, 2007. For further information on this project, contact the chairperson of the assessment committee, Carl Strong at 729-0834 or e-mail at cstrong@gov.nl.ca. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN APPROVED: St. Lawrence Wind Demonstration Project
(Reg. 988) The proponent has submitted the Environmental Protection Plan which was reviewed and has been approved by the minister. 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 Environmental Assessment Information is on the government Web site at //www.gov.nl.ca/env. 2007 05 02 12:25 p.m.
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