Environmental Bulletins

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2002 Bulletins

2003 Bulletins

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Windmill Bight

Environment: A time sensitive issue.

"Ever since the Pre-Cambrian (600 million years ago), ice ages have occurred at widely spaced intervals of geologic time - approximately 200 million years - lasting for millions, or even tens of millions of years. For the Cenozoic period, which began about 70 million years ago and continues today, cooling occurred in three major steps about 36, 15 and 3 million years ago - the most recent of which continues today. During the present ice age, glaciers have advanced and retreated over 20 times, often blanketing North America with ice. Our climate today is actually a warm interval between these many periods of glaciation. The most recent period of glaciation, which many people think of as the "Ice Age", was at its height approximately 20,000 years ago.

We are still in the midst of the third major cooling period that began around 3 million years ago, and its effect can be seen around the world, perhaps even in the development of our own species. Around 2 and a half million years ago, tundra-like conditions took over north-central Europe. Soon thereafter, the once-humid environment of Central China was replaced by harsh continental steppe. And in sub-Saharan Africa, arid and open grasslands expanded, replacing more wooded, wetter environments. Many paleontologists believe that this environmental change is linked to the evolution of humankind."

Kirk A. Maasch, professor at the University of Maine, in the Department of Geological Sciences.

It took a long time and a considerable amount of luck to get to where we are today.
The island of Nfld. is small, with a finite number of natural areas.
Much of the exploitation of these areas occurs without a sound knowledge of there ecological systems due to a lack of field resources.
Major irreversible changes can occur within weeks of one of these registrations.

2002 Bulletins.

2002 05 30
Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT RECEIVED: Five Year Operating Plan (2002 -2006), Forest Management District 16 (Main River Watershed) Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. has submitted an Environmental Preview Report (EPR) for the Five Year Operating Plan for the Main River Watershed in Forest Management District 16. In December of 2001 the Minister required the proponent to prepare an EPR to address deficiencies in the original registration document as outlined in the EPR Guidelines issued by the Minister on February 26, 2002. Following public and government review, if the EPR is satisfactory the Minister will decide whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required. The public is invited to review the EPR and submit comments to the Minister by July 4, 2002. All submissions received on or before this date will be considered before a final decision is made. The EPR is available electronically on the Government Web at www.gov.nf.ca/env or copies may be obtained from the Environmental Assessment Division. If you have questions please contact the Chair of the Environmental Assessment Committee, Wayne Tucker, at (709) 729-1091 or e-mail wtucker@gov.nf.ca. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 04 25
Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Cochrane Pond Poultry Compost Operation Proponent: Mitchell Farms Inc. The proponent plans to develop a composting operation near Cochrane Pond in the St. John's Agricultural Development Area to assist in the disposing of chicken broiler manure from the former Integrated Poultry Limited facility. Approximately 6 acres of land will be required for the composting part of the operation, and another 75 acres of drained peat bog will be required for the production of compost. The composting method will be by windrows which consists of long rows ranging in size up to 2.75 metres high and 6 metres in width. Approximately 200 to 500 truck loads of broiler manure is planned to be utilized per year which will be incorporated with peat harvested by being drained, rotovated and extracted in layers by vacuum technology. The project was registered on April 25, 2002; public comments are due by May 30, 2002; and the Minister's decision is due by June 9, 2002. New World Island Access Road Proponent: Cottle's Island Lumber Co. Ltd. (Rex Philpott, President) The proponent intends to construct 1,200 metres of 6-metre wide Class C-2 access road from the paved highway (Route 340) just North of the Boyd's Cove Causeway to a proposed wharf for off-loading of barged pulpwood and sawlogs. Four to six barges per year are expected with 5,000 - 10,000 cubic metres each of wood that will be stored at the site until it can be further transported by road for processing. It is anticipated that construction will start in early June. The project was registered on April 25, 2002; public comments are due by May 30, 2002; and the Minister's decision is due by June 9, 2002. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 04 18
Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. UNDERTAKING WITHDRAWN: Bellevue (Broad Lake) Trinity Bay 18-Hole Golf Course (2001) Proponent: L. Mareido Enterprises Limited (Melvin Conrad Reid, President) Reasons for the withdrawal, as offered by the proponent, are stated in the re-registration (see below) and pertained to deficiencies in the mapping submitted in the registration document. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Bellevue 18-Hole Golf Course (2002) Proponent: L. Mareido Enterprises Limited (Melvin Conrad Reid, President) The proponent intends to construct an 18-hole public golf course at Bellevue between the residential area to the north, a Crown land cottage area to the south, Route 201 to the east, and the waters of Broad Lake to the west. In addition to the 18 tees, fairways, and greens, there will be a practice tee with five greens, an irrigation system, a sewage treatment system, an access road, club/dining facilities, a registration office and pro-shop, an equipment storage area, and related transportation/parking infrastructure. The proponent plans to start construction in the early summer of 2002 with 15 persons employed. During operation (seasonal), there will be 16 persons employed. The proponent hopes to have the first 9 holes operational by the spring of 2004. The project was registered on April 18, 2002; public comments are due May 23, 2002; and the Minister's decision is due June 2, 2002. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: (1) Mount Pearl Hot-Dip Galvanized Manufacturing Facility Proponent: Bruce Enterprises Limited (Herman M. Bruce, President) (2) Crown Five Year Forest Management Plan District 1 (Avalon) 2002-2007 Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The Minister has released the undertaking from further environmental assessment subject to compliance with the following conditions: • Additional information be supplied to the Women's Policy Office, including analysis of available employment data by gender for contracts. Specific initiatives and targets to address the need to increase the level of participation of women should be identified. The Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods must submit an employment monitoring report on an annual basis, including collection of employment statistics by gender in order to track progress on participation of women and to implement adjustment strategies if employment targets are not being attained. • The pine martin habitat suitability model must be run for the district. Following the analysis of model outputs, the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division may require amendments to operating areas and/or harvest methods to allow for continued protection and recovery of the endangered pine marten population. • The buffers identified by the Provincial Archaeology Office for specified known and potential archaeological sites in the District be implemented until Stage 1 Historic Resources Assessments are completed for these sites. • Landscape design methods and appropriate view shed planning as outlined in the Forest Ecosystem Strategy Document for the District must be used to minimize the visual impacts of harvesting on roadways for major touring corridors, along scenic coastline areas and other sensitive scenic areas. • Approval must be obtained from the Parks and Natural Areas Division, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation for appropriate buffers to be maintained around provincial parks and proposed reserves. A minimum one kilometre modified cut buffer zone must be maintained for environmental protection of theses areas. The modified buffer of one kilometre must include, but is not limited to: (a) restriction of cut sizes to 5 ha (unless area of blowdown or insect killed wood) exceed 5 ha; (b) no permanent forest access roads; and (c) a commitment to survey harvest areas for rare plants prior to the commencement of harvesting. • Approval must be obtained from the Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment with a monitoring report of past annual activities for each year outlined in the Five Year Plan, together with any recommended changes required in the Plan. • The monitoring committee established for District 1 must provide the Minister of Environment with a monitoring report of past annual activities for each year outlined in the Five Year Plan, together with any recommended changes required in the Plan. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 04 12
Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. DATE OF MINISTER'S DECISION EXTENDED: Windmill Bight 18-Hole Golf Course Proponent: Town of Lumsden & Town of New-Wes-Valley The Minister and the Proponent have agreed to extend the Minister's decision date to April 27, 2002. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 04 09
Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT RECEIVED: Avondale Automobile Drag Racing Proponent: Mr. Bernard Hickey (Newfoundland Stock Car Association) As a result of the Minister's decision on May 25, 2001 the proponent was required to submit an Environmental Preview Report (EPR) for the proposed Avondale automobile drag racing facility. The EPR was required to address issues such as recreational use of the area, noise pollution and potential effects upon the Avondale River. Guidelines for preparation of the EPR were issued on July 13, 2001. The EPR was received on April 9, 2002; public comments are due on May 14, 2002, and the Minister's decision is due on May 24, 2002. For a copy of the EPR or further information on this undertaking contact John Eason, Chairperson of the Environmental Assessment Committee at 729-5706 or e-mail jeason@mail.gov.nf.ca. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: Milan Arm Region Cottage Access Road Proponent: Mr. Wallace Green Abitibi-Consolidated District 12 Five Year Forest Operating Plan, Jan 2002 to Dec 2002 (Amendment) Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (Land Transfer Agreement to Crown) The Minister has released the undertaking from further environmental assessment subject to the conditions that: 1. Additional employment information needed by the Women's Policy Office be supplied, including analysis of available employment data by gender for contracts and subcontracts. Specific initiatives and targets to address the need to increase the level of participation of women should be identified. The Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods must submit an employment monitoring report on an annual basis, including collection of employment statistics by gender in order to track progress on participation of women and to implement adjustment strategies if employment targets are not being met. 2. Approval must be obtained from the Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation to transport timber over the abandoned railbed. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 05 03 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: Bay d'Espoir FMD 7 Crown 5 Yr Operating Plan (Amendment) Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The undertaking was released from further environmental assessment as per requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 on April 25, 2002. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 05 23 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: Middle Trout River / Governor's Pond Dist. 15, 5-Year FMD Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The undertaking was released from further environmental assessment as per requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 on May 16, 2002. Harcourt Area Forestry Access Road Proponent: Mr. Oliver Stanley The undertaking was released from further environmental assessment as per requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act, 2000 on May 21, 2002. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 05 30 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT RECEIVED: Five Year Operating Plan (2002 -2006), Forest Management District 16 (Main River Watershed) Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. has submitted an Environmental Preview Report (EPR) for the Five Year Operating Plan for the Main River Watershed in Forest Management District 16. In December of 2001 the Minister required the proponent to prepare an EPR to address deficiencies in the original registration document as outlined in the EPR Guidelines issued by the Minister on February 26, 2002. Following public and government review, if the EPR is satisfactory the Minister will decide whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required. The public is invited to review the EPR and submit comments to the Minister by July 4, 2002. All submissions received on or before this date will be considered before a final decision is made. The EPR is available electronically on the Government Web at www.gov.nf.ca/env or copies may be obtained from the Environmental Assessment Division. If you have questions please contact the Chair of the Environmental Assessment Committee, Wayne Tucker, at (709) 729-1091 or e-mail wtucker@gov.nf.ca. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 05 31 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: 2002 Balsam Fir Sawfly Spray Program Using NPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus) Proponent: Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service The Canadian Forest Service in co-operation with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods is proposing to carry out an experimental research application of a microbial biological control agent (balsam fir sawfly Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus - NeabNPV). Applications would be made aerially to some 5,000 hectares on selected silviculturally treated forest stands forecast to receive moderate to severe balsam fir sawfly defoliation in 2002. The registration document submitted provides background information on the current infestations, control options, information on the product NeabNPV, details of the actual spray program and the schedule. It is proposed to apply NeabNPV to three selected sites in western Newfoundland in the Corner Brook region, including: (1) west of Cooks Brook, 1,300 hectares; (2) north of Corner Brook Lake, 500 hectares; and (3) south of Old Mans Pond, 3,200 hectares. Treatment is proposed to begin in July. The project was registered on May 31, 2002; public comments are due by July 5, 2002; and the minister's decision is due July 15, 2002. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 06 03 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Assessment Act. NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: South Dildo Seal Pelt Tannery Proponent: Carino Company Limited The proponent proposes to expand the existing seal processing plant at South Dildo to enable the tanning of seal pelts. Presently the site contains a storage building, cooker building, salt shed, production building, sawdust building, office and security office. The existing production building will be extended to house parts of the tannery. The phasing in of the tanning operation will take place over a period of 10 years. The start up phase will involve the tanning of approximately 200 seal pelts per day. The project was registered on June 3, 2002; public comments are due by July 8, 2002; and the minister's decision is due July 15, 2002. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 06 07 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. NEW UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Crown Forest Management District 4 Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The proponent proposes to harvest 120 hectares of mature black spruce forest located along the old Terra Nova woods road west of Terra Nova Lake. The area is adjacent to previously harvested areas. Harvesting is tentatively scheduled to begin this summer. The project was registered on June 6, 2002; public comments are due by July 12, 2002; and the minister's decision is due July 21, 2002. Bonavista Access Road Forage Area Proponent: George and Vera Greening The proponent proposes to clear an area of approximately 200 hectares for forage crops, utilizing poultry manure as fertilizer from their existing poultry farm at Musgravetown. The proposed site is located approximately 8 kilometres east of the TCH and 9 kilometres from the nearest community, Morley's Siding. The project was registered on June 6, 2002; public comments are due by July 12, 2002; and the Minister's decision is due on July 21, 2002. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: Cat Arm / Harbour Deep Snowmobile Trail Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation The undertaking was released from further environmental assessment on June 3, 2002 as per requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. The Minister has decided that construction of the portion of the trail within the proposed Little Cat Arm reserve is not permitted. As a result the proponent has withdrawn Section 2 of the trail as outlined in the registration document. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 06 11 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: • 2002 Mimic Forest Spray Program For Hemlock Looper Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods • 2002 Neemix 4.5 Forest Spray Program For Balsam Fir Sawfly Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The above projects have been released from further environmental assessment subject to obtaining any other permits and approvals from municipal, provincial, or federal authorities. The Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods must obtain a Pesticide Operators Licence under the Environmental Protection Act. The Pesticide Operators Licence will stipulate environment protection measures such as: • no-spray buffer zones around all water bodies • public notification requirements of the spray program: • advertising in local paper • posting signs in areas to be treated • verbal notification to adjacent dwelling owners • toll-free information number. Further information may be obtained by contacting: 1) Pesticides Operator Licence Information, (709) 729-3395 2) Environmental Assessment Information, (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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 06 12 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Labrador City Special Waste Transfer Facility Proponent: Matrix Environmental Incorporated of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia The proponent proposes to construct and operate a temporary storage facility to better serve the liquid and solid industrial waste disposal needs of area clients at lower costs than can presently be managed. The Facility will include a 4,000 square foot steel building for the bulking of drums, a 4-inch reinforced concrete epoxy coated floor with a berm and with a HDPE liner underneath, an indoor truck cleaning area with an oily water separator, a 1,125 square foot bermed containment pad for roll-off containers for bulking solid petroleum based wastes, two 36,000 litre horizontal above-ground steel tanks with a concrete dyke for liquid petroleum based wastes, and a 10,000 square foot bermed containment pad for storage of soil awaiting periodic thermal treatment. The proposed site is Lot 98-28 in the Labrador City Industrial Park east of the Town. The Lot is neighboured to the north, south, east, and west by other undeveloped industrial lots. The Facility will require one Inspector and two Material Handlers for its operation. The project was registered on June 11, 2002; public comments are due by July 17, 2002; and the Minister's decision is due on July 26, 2002. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 06 19 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIRED: Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley-Goose Bay Trans Labrador Highway Proponent: Department of Works, Services and Transportation The minister has determined that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for the project. The EIS will be required to examine, among other things, potential impacts on: water quality, runoff characteristics and water flow; wildlife populations and their habitat; forest resources; stream crossings upon navigability; fish and fish habitat; on increased access and development pressure; and, on tourism. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTED: Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley-Goose Bay Trans Labrador Highway Environmental Assessment Committee The minister has appointed representatives from the following agencies to the environmental assessment committee: • Environmental Assessment Division, Department of Environment (Chair) • Water Resources Division, Department of Environment • Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods • Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs • Parks and Natural Areas Division, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation • Strategic Tourism Product Development, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation • Cultural Heritage, Archaeology Section, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation • Inland Fish and Wildlife Division, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation • Urban and Rural Planning Division, Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs • Parks Canada • Environmental Protection, Environment Canada • Fisheries and Oceans Canada ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT RELEASED: Avondale Automobile Drag Racing Proponent: Newfoundland Stock Car Association (Mr. Bernard Hickey) The undertaking was released from further environmental assessment on June 17, 2002 as per requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. The release is conditional on the proponent posting a $10,000 security bond. This bond would be used to rehabilitate the environmental effect of an accidental or other effect respecting the undertaking, or to rehabilitate the environmental effect of a failure to comply with the terms and conditions applicable to the release of the undertaking. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 06 28 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: New World Island Access Road Proponent: Cottle's Island Lumber Co. Ltd. The undertaking was released from further environmental assessment on June 12, 2002 as per requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 07 10 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. NEW UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: (1) Crown Forest Management District 5 (Glovertown Region) Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The proponent proposes to harvest 12,000 cubic metres of merchantable softwood in the Cat Bay area, Glovertown region. The timber is comprised of mature (60-80+ years) black spruce and spruce-fir stands on gentle to moderate slopes. Construction of approximately 3 kilometres of class C-2 access road will also be required to access the timber stands. Operations are anticipated to begin in mid-August 2002 and continue on a seasonal basis to 2005. The project was registered on July 3, 2002; public comments are due by August 14, 2002; and the minister's decision is due August 16, 2002. (2) CBPP District 5 & 6 Five Year Operating Plans Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited The proponent proposes to undertake forest management activities in District 5 (Bonavista North) and District 6 (Glenwood) consisting of timber harvesting, domestic cutting, silviculture and forest access roads for the period 2003 to 2007. The proposed harvest on Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited's timber limits is 245,000 cubic meters in District 5 and 545,000 cubic metres in District 6. The proposed silviculture treatment, achieved through both pre-commercial thinning and planting, consists of approximately 780 hectares in District 5 and 1,250 hectares in District 6. There are 40 kilometres of proposed forest access road in District 5 and 85 kilometres in District 6. The undertaking was registered on July 9, 2002; public comments are due by August 14, 2002; and the minister's decision is due August 23, 2002. The Minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE: Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley-Goose Bay Trans Labrador Highway Environmental Assessment Committee The minister has appointed the following additional representative to membership on the environmental assessment committee: • Mines and Energy The above appointment is in addition to the representatives announced in the June 19, 2002 bulletin. Environmental Assessment Information is on the Government Web Site at http://www.gov.nf.ca/env

2002 07 12 Environmental Assessment Bulletin Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: CBPP Forest Management District 9 (Oxfords Brook) Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The proposed amendment is to harvest 2,500 cubic metres of hardwood in the Oxfords Brook area, located south of Baie Verte Provincial Park and the Trans Canada Highway (TCH). The proposal is to harvest timber from 150 hectares of mature and overmature hardwood stands left from previous softwood operations. The Crown (Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods) assumes responsibility for this operation from Corner Brook Pulp and Paper (CBPP) District 9 (Springdale area) Operating Plan. The project was registered on July 11, 2002; public comments are due by August 16, 2002; and the minister's decision is due August 25, 2002. The minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6

2002 07 16 NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Service Installation Crossing Western Brook, Pistolet Bay Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro proposes to install three poles in the vicinity of Western Brook, a scheduled salmon river in Pistolet Bay on the Great Northern Peninsula. This work is required to provide electrical service to a cabin owner in this location. As the work is within 200 metres of the scheduled river, registration is required. The undertaking was registered on July 15, 2002; public comments may be received up to August 20, 2002; and the minister's decision is due on August 29, 2002. EXTENSION TO MINISTER’S DECISION DEADLINE: South Dildo Seal Pelt Tannery Proponent: Carino Company Limited The proponent has agreed to extend the minister’s decision deadline to August 15, 2002. The extension is being provided to allow for the submission of additional information on the project. The submission will be in the form of an addendum to the original registration document and will be available to the public. The minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 UNDERTAKING RELEASED: 2002 Balsam Fir Sawfly Spray Program Using NPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus) Proponent: Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service The above project has been released from further environmental assessment on July 11, 2002 subject to obtaining any other permits and approvals from municipal, provincial, or federal authorities. The Canadian Forest Service must obtain a Pesticide Operators Licence under the Environmental Protection Act. The Pesticide Operators Licence will stipulate environment protection measures such as: no-spray buffer zones around all water bodies public notification requirements of the spray program: advertising in local paper posting signs in areas to be treated verbal notification to adjacent dwelling owners toll-free information number. Further information may be obtained by contacting: 1) Pesticides Operator Licence Information, (709) 729-3395 2) Environmental Assessment Information, (709) 729-2562 or toll-free: 1-800-563-6181

2002 07 26 NEW UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: CBPP Five Year Forest Management Plan District 15 (Corner Brook) 2003-07 Proponent: Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited The proponent has submitted a five year operating plan for Forest Management District 15, which is centrally located around the Corner Brook Area. District 15 is primarily bounded by Grand Lake to the east, Gallants to the south, and Gros Morne National Park to the north. The plan covers the operating period from January 2003 to December 2007. It describes past forestry activities, wood supply and harvesting, silviculture activities, road construction and environmental protection. The plan describes a potential harvest of 288,400 cubic metres of timber each year (1,442,000 cubic metres total). Planned construction of 300 kilometres of primary forest access roads. Also proposed are silviculture treatment on 5,500 hectares by pre-commercial thinning and 1,500 hectares by planting. The undertaking was registered on July 25, 2002; public comments are due on August 30, 2002; and, the minister's decision is due on September 8, 2002. The mMinister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6 UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: (1) Cochrane Pond Poultry Compost Operation Proponent: Mitchell Farms Inc. The above project has been released from further environmental assessment on July 23, 2002 subject to obtaining any other permits and approvals from municipal, provincial, or federal authorities. The proponent must obtain a Certificate of Approval for a Waste Management System under the Environmental Protection Act. This Certificate of Approval will require submission of hydrogeological data and will stipulate environmental protection measures such as leachate control, buffer zones, etc. (2) Come By Chance Refinery Butane Storage facility Proponent: North Atlantic Refining Limited (3) Crown Forest Management District 4 Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (4) Labrador City Special Waste Transfer Station Proponent: Matrix Environmental Incorporated

August 2, 2002 (Environment) Environmental Assessment Bulletin Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: (1)Crown District 14 (St. George's) Five Year Forest Operating Plan 2002-07 Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (2)Crown District 16 (Jackson's Arm) Five Year Forest Operating Plan 2002-07 Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (3)Crown District 17 (Port Saunders) Five Year Forest Operating Plan 2002-07 Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (4)Crown District 18 (Roddickton) Five Year Forest Operating Plan 2002-07 Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The above projects have been released from further environmental assessment on July 30, 2002 as per requirements of Part 10, Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. These four projects have been released subject to: Providing additional employment information to the Women's Policy Office; Running the pine marten habitat suitability model for the districts as required by the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division to allow for continued protection and recovery of the endangered pine marten population; Buffers identified by the Provincial Archaeology Office be implemented if an Historic Resources Assessment is not prepared; A 100 metre no-cut buffer zone must be maintained on the coastline, as well as on salmon rivers where possible; The monitoring committee established for each district must provide the Minister of Environment with a monitoring report of past annual activities for each year outlined in the plan, together with any recommended changes required in the plan. Specific Requirements for: District 17 (Port Saunders) It is acknowledged that Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods has withdrawn proposed harvesting and the associated forest access road leading to the upper part (headwaters) of the Soufflets River Valley from the five year plan. In addition, no cutting is permitted in the Harbour Deep domestic cutting area (block-20) inside the Soufflets River watershed. No harvesting or associated activities are permitted in the Soufflets River watershed until the identification of a candidate reserve for the eastern side of the Northern Peninsula is finalized by the Parks and Natural Areas Division. A 100 metre undisturbed buffer must be maintained around the proposed ecological reserve boundaries for Little Brook Pond (domestic cutting block 9) in order to protect the Wave Forest. No cutting is allowed on Little, Middle and Western Island (Cow Head/St. Paul's domestic cutting block-18) in order to protect tern colonies located on the islands. The Inland Fish and Wildlife Division must be consulted prior to harvesting on the establishment of wildlife corridors. The monitoring committees report must include a review of wildlife corridor effectiveness together with recommendations on size and locations. A rare plant survey will be required for the Squid Cove commercial and domestic cutting blocks and the John Mahers Barren domestic cutting block prior to the commencement of any forestry activity in these areas (located at the foothills of the Highlands of St. John's). To protect infringement on sensitive caribou areas used for winter foraging, in the Mooney Blocks commercial harvesting areas: (1) no harvesting or forestry activities are to be conducted during the caribou calving season (March 15 - June 15), and (2) a 50 metre treed buffer must be maintained on all barren areas within the harvest block. Domestic harvesting may continue within the Mooney Block and Feeder Ridge areas, however there must be no new road construction; the harvest block boundaries must not increase in size; and, cutting is not permitted during the calving and post-calving season. Landscape design methods and appropriate view shed planning for the district must be used to minimize the visual impacts of harvesting on roadways for major touring corridors, along scenic coastline areas, outfitting lodges, and other sensitive scenic areas. The districts monitoring committee must report on effectiveness of landscape design techniques together with recommendations for areas of use. The monitoring committees report must among other issues include: recommendations on decommissioning and/or rehabilitation of roads, particularly near waterbodies with salmon and "trophy" trout; address adequacy of buffer zone size around lakes and rivers; and, silviculture regeneration. Also, attached is a map of the commercial and domestic cutting blocks in the Batteau Barrens area and vicinity to clarify areas designated for both uses (note - no changes to domestic cutting areas in this area), acknowledging the work of the planning committee members and the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods for allocating the resource using a consensus building approach. Northwest Brook Harvest Block (D18-09) and Central Zone Domestic Cutting Area 38 Chimney Bay are prohibited from any forestry activity until a final determination has been made on the proposed Cloud River Candidate Natural Area. St. Anthony Zone Domestic Cutting Area 1 is prohibited from any forestry activity to protect the visual landscape for Pistolet Bay Provincial Park users and St. Anthony Zone Domestic Cutting Area 41 is prohibited from any forestry activity within the Pistolet Bay Provincial Park and within 500 metres of the park boundary. The monitoring committees report must provide among other issues information on: protected water supplies, mature habitat, wildlife corridors, cutting regime, possible harlequin duck buffers, forest birds, Watts Point Ecological Reserve, tourism asset management, landscape design methods and domestic cutting areas. 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, NF, A1B 4J6

August 12, 2002 (Environment) Environmental Assessment Bulletin Environment Minister Kevin Aylward has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. NEW UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: (1) Crown District 18 (Roddickton) Five Year Operating Plan Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The proponent has registered a timber harvesting amendment to the 2002-2007 District 18 Five Year Operating Plan to accommodate harvesting of timber from areas remaining unharvested from the previous five year operating plan due to operational constraints. The two harvesting areas are in the Cutaway Pond Harvest Area where 11,515 cubic metres will be harvested from 158 hectares and the Newhook's Road Harvest Area where 2,373 cubic metres will be harvested from 33 hectares. The amendment also identifies timber to be harvested from partition stands throughout the district. The partition stands include the possible harvesting of 50,709 cubic metres from 720 hectares. The undertaking was registered on August 6, 2002; public comments must be received by September 16, 2002; and the minister's decision is due on September 20, 2002. (2) Abitibi Consolidated Five Year Forest Management Plans Districts 10, 11, 12 Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. The proponent has submitted a five year operating plan for forest management districts 10,11,12 located in the central area of the island. The plan outlines the forest activities conducted by Newfoundland Woodlands during the past five year planning period and describes the proposed forest activities for the next planning period (January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2007), which includes harvesting, road building, silviculture and forest protection. There are 84,000 cubic metres, 162,000 cubic metres and 191,000 cubic metres annually proposed for harvest during this planning period in districts 10, 11, and 12 respectively. There are approximately 142 kilometres of primary road construction planned within the scope of this plan. Also, there are 11,490 hectares of pre-commercial thinnings planned and approximately 2,540 hectares of site preparation and planting proposed. The undertaking was registered on August 8, 2002; public comments are due on September16, 2002; and the minister's decision is due on September 22, 2002. (3) Crown Forest Management District 2 (Come By Chance) Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The proponent proposes to allow domestic cutting on a 24 kilometre square area of mature balsam fir and black spruce stands located between Come By Chance River and North Harbour River, in Forest Management District 2. The area is adjacent to previously harvested areas. Harvesting is tentatively scheduled to begin this fall. The undertaking was registered on August 12, 2002; public comments must be received by September 16, 2002; and the minister's decision is due on September 26, 2002. The minister encourages all interested parties to become involved and to make comments known. 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, NF, A1B 4J6

2003 Bulletins.

2003 12 31 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: McLean Lake, Birch Brook Ski Trail (Reg. 1115) Proponent: Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club The proponent proposes to construct a cross country ski trail with warm-up huts in the McLean Lake area of Labrador, near Happy Valley-Goose Bay. A nine kilometre wilderness back-country trail will be cut and warm-up huts will be constructed between McLean Lake and the next series of ponds to the west. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the spring of 2004. The undertaking was registered on December 31, 2003; public comments are due by February 4, 2004; and the Minister's decision is due on February 14, 2004. 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 12 30 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Pasadena/Deer Lake Resort (Golf Course, Residences, Hotel) (Reg. 1114) Proponent: Timberland Golf Development Corporation The proponent proposes an 18 hole championship golf course, a driving range, club house/pro shop, an integrated residential component, a hotel, an R.V. park, commercial tourism lots, walking/ski trails and access to the present system of snowmobile trails. The development will be located on approximately 290 hectares to the east of the Town of Pasadena along the south side of the Trans Canada Highway. Access to the site will be via Exit 13 South-East service road extension. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in the April of 2004. The undertaking was registered on December 29, 2003; public comments are due by February 3, 2004; and the Minister's decision is due on February 12, 2004. 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 12 29 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Lower Humber River/Deer Lake Resort (Chalets/Golf Course) Expansion (Reg. 1113) Proponent: Humber Valley Resort Corporation The proponent plans to expand the Humber Valley (four season) Resort located on the west side of the Lower Humber River and Deer Lake in Western Newfoundland. The proposed expansion will include an additional 700 chalets on 1 to 3 acre lots, 18 hole golf course and associated infrastructure adjacent to the original development. The resort expansion will encompass an additional 2,250 hectare area (with 830 hectares for proposed development and 1,420 hectares as a buffer zone). The undertaking was registered on December 24, 2003; public comments are due by February 2, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on February 7, 2004. 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: Southwest River, Port Blandford Quarry (Reg. 1104) Proponent: Mr. Clyde Oldford 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 12 19 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Crown Forest Management District 4 (Terra Nova Lake) Amendment (Reg. 1112) Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The proponent plans to harvest approximately 1,500 cubic metres of softwood from 31 hectares of mature and overmature softwood stands to the southeast of Terra Nova Lake in Forest Management District 4. Harvesting is proposed to take place in mature black spruce forest located along the old Terra Nova woods road, presently covered under the Abitibi-Consolidated Timber Exchange Agreement with the Crown. No additional road building is proposed as existing road infrastructure is in place. The undertaking was registered on December 19, 2003; public comments are due by January 23, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on February 2, 2004. 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) Cox's Cove Mink Fur Farm (Reg. 1101) Proponent: NuMink Inc. (2) Barachois River (Cape Ray) ATV Trail (Reg. 1102) Proponent: Dwayne Bond (3) Morley's Siding (Musgravetown-Lethbridge) Abattoir (Reg. 1103) Proponent: Lorne and Debbie Simmonds and George Greening 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 12 11 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Southern Head to Lewisporte Snowmobile Trail (Reg. 1111) Proponent: Little Burnt Bay & Embree Snowmobile Trail Committee The proponent plans to construct a snowmobile trail from Southern Head (near Little Burnt Bay) to Lewisporte, Notre Dame Bay. This trail will be approximately 16 kilometres long and will join the existing Notre Dame Snowmobile Trail at Lewisporte. It will thereby, form part of the Newfoundland Integrated Snowmobile Trail. The proposed trail will connect the towns of Little Burnt Bay, Embree and Lewisporte. Construction will consist of clearing trees, signage, etc. The undertaking was registered on December 11, 2003; public comments are due by January 15, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on January 25, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 12 04 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Seldom Breakwater Construction (Reg. 1110) Proponent: Public Works & Government Services Canada The proponent in conjunction with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Small Crafts and Harbours Branch, proposes to construct a rubblemound breakwater structure approximately 135 metres long into Seldom Harbour, Fogo Island. The breakwater will be 40 metres wide on the ocean floor with a crest width of 5 metres and be constructed to an elevation of 5 metres high. Construction will involve placement of stones over the indented footprint which will then be covered with armour stone. The undertaking was registered on December 3, 2003; public comments are due by January 8, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on January 17, 2004. 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 12 02 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Glenwood - Appleton Sewage Treatment Facility (Reg. 1109) Proponent: Towns of Appleton and Glenwood The proponent proposes to build a sewage treatment facility for the Towns of Glenwood and Appleton. The proposed facility would replace two existing treatment plants which discharge into the Gander River. The proposed facility would serve both Glenwood and Appleton and would be located on the Glenwood side of the Gander River just north of Salmon River. Access to the site would require a new road and a bridge across Salmon River. The proposed treatment facility would include an engineered wetland process, primary sedimentation, storm water treatment, UV disinfection, and a diffused outfall discharging into Gander River. The proponent proposes to begin construction in July 2004 with an operations date of December 2005. The project was registered December 1, 2003; public comments are due by January 6, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on January 15, 2004. 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. COMPONENT STUDY ADDENDUM ACCEPTED AS SATISFACTORY: Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley-Goose Bay Trans Labrador Highway Proponent: Department of Works Services and Transportation The Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley-Goose Bay Trans Labrador Highway Raptor Component Study Addendum has been accepted as satisfactory by the Minister. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: Windsor Heights Fur Farm (Reg 1095) Proponent: NF Fur Farm Enterprises Inc. (Barry Nolan) 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 11 27 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: (1) Abitibi District 12 Warfords Northwest and Southwest Amendment (Reg.1108) Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated The proponent proposes to harvest in the Warfords Northwest and Southwest area (north of Red Indian Lake) a total of approximately 5,500 cubic metres of timber representing approximately 57 hectares. Harvest is scheduled for the summer/fall of 2004. To access the timber 3.9 kilometres of new operational roads will be constructed. The undertaking was registered on November 27, 2003; public comments are due by January 1, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on January 10, 2004. (2) Abitibi District 10 Joes Lake East Amendment (Reg. 1107) Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated The proponent proposes to harvest near Joes Lake, approximately 27,700 cubic metres of mature timber representing approximately 275 hectares. The harvest will take place over a two year period with approximately 21,500 cubic metres scheduled for 2004 and the remainder for 2005. Approximately 17 kilometres of operational roads will be upgraded. A 100 metre no-cut buffer will be implemented along the east side of Joe's Lake. The undertaking was registered on November 27, 2003; public comments are due by January 1, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on January 10, 2004. (3) Burnt Ridge, Elliston Wind Power Project (Bonavista Peninsula) (Reg. 1106) Proponent: Wind Project Inc. The proponent proposes to construct and operate a 20 MW wind farm at Burnt Ridge, near the Town's of Elliston and Bonavista, on the Bonavista Peninsula. The proposed project is for eight (8) to fourteen (14) individual wind turbine generators (WTG's) with an electrical power generation capacity of between 600 and 1,800 kilowatts (kW) each. The proposed WTG's feature a conical tubular steel tower with a maximum hub height of 67 metres and a three bladed rotor with a maximum diameter of 80 metres. The proposed power generation will be connected to the grid as per Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's request for proposals. In 1997, Tackle Windpower Inc applied for the same Burnt Ridge site, however, the application has expired as the WTG's were not constructed. The undertaking was registered on November 25, 2003; public comments are due by January 1, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on January 9, 2004. (4) Tug Pond - Frost Pond ATV Trail (Reg. 1105) Proponent: Tug Pond Trail Association (Robert Avery) The proponent intends to build an all terrain vehicle (ATV) trail from Tug Pond to Frost Pond, located on Southwest River in the Clarenville area, to facilitate year round access to six remote cabins. Included along the approximately 7-kilometre length will be one 25-metre length of log corduroy. Construction is planned for the winter-spring of 2004 and will take approximately 5 days to complete. The project was registered on November 25, 2003; public comments are due by January 1, 2004; and, the Minister's decision is due on January 9, 2004. 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 11 19 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: (1) Moosehead Lake Cottage Access Road Proponent: Mr. Doug Rice (2) Parsons Pond Access Road and Exploratory Drill Oil and Gas Well Proponent: Contact Exploration Inc. The undertaking is released from further environmental assessment subject to the following conditions: • An impermeable barrier be installed under the drill site and berm to prevent fluids from seeping off the drill site. • A contingency plan must be provided to this department, for approval prior to construction, describing methods of dealing with accidental and unplanned situations that could possibly occur during the life of the project. (3) Golden Sands Resort (Burin Peninsula) Pitch & Putt Golf Course Proponent: Crosswinds Enterprises Ltd. The undertaking is released from further environmental assessment subject to the following condition: • All greens must be situated no less than 50 metres from any waterbody. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 11 13 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act: Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley-Goose Bay Trans Labrador Highway Proponent: Department of Works Services and Transportation The proponent has submitted the Addenda for the Fish and Fish Habitat Component Study and the Caribou Component Study which are to address the further work required by the Minister of Environment. Public comments on each of the Component Study Addenda should be provided to the Minister of Environment and must be received by December 17, 2003 in order for the Minister to render his decision on the adequacy of the Component Study Addenda by December 30, 2003. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/COMPREHENSIVE STUDY REPORT ADDENDUM RECEIVED The proponent has submitted the Addendum for the Environmental Impact Statement/Comprehensive Study Report which is to address the further work required by the Minister of Environment. Public comments on the Addendum should be provided to the Minister of Environment and must be received by January 1, 2004 in order for the Minister to render his decision on the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement by January 19, 2004. The Component Studies and Environmental Impact Statement/Comprehensive Study Report Addenda are each available on the Department's web site. For further information on the Component Studies and EIS Addenda or the environmental assessment of the undertaking please contact the Chair of the Environmental Assessment Committee, Ed Kaufhold, at (709) 729-0090 or e-mail at . UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Southwest River, Port Blandford Quarry Proponent: Mr. Clyde Oldford The proponent proposes to expand an existing quarry for obtaining sand and gravel for a small construction business. The proposed quarry is located in Port Blandford, Southwest River area, approximately one kilometre from the mouth of the river and approximately 130 metres from the water's edge at Clode Sound. The proposed quarry dimensions are approximately 60 metres by 60 metres. The undertaking was registered on November 07, 2003; public comments are due on December 18, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due on December 22, 2003. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: 1) Hinds Lake Snowmobile Trail Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation 2) Gambo-Port Blandford Cottage Management Plan Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands The undertaking has been released from further assessment subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The size of the Cottage Development Area at Spracklin’s Road shall be reduced as shown on 2. The proposed Cottage Development Area on the south shore of Maccles Lake west of Chain Pond Brook shall be relocated to the north shore of the Lake as shown on 3. The boundary of the Cottage Development Area on the south shore of Maccles Lake east of Chain Pond Brook shall be reduced in size as shown on 3) Nain Wind Turbine Generation Farm Proponent: Unity Bay Energy Ltd. The undertaking has been released from further assessment subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) An avian monitoring program will be required. The proponent is required to contact the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation and Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada for the monitoring requirements. 2) Unity Bay Energy Limited must meet with the Town Council of Nain for their requirements on the wind power project, and a development permit will be required from the Town Council of Nain for activities located within the Town’s Municipal Boundaries. 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 11 10 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Tom Osborne has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: (1) Cox’s Cove Mink Fur Farm Proponent: NuMink Inc. The proponent plans to construct a mink fur farm in Cox’s Cove, Bay of Islands area in Western Newfoundland. The proposed fur farm will be located on a 54 hectare site within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Cox’s Cove. The fur farm will be located approximately 3.5 kilometres along Country Road to the Southeast of the Town. The proponent plans to introduce 450 bred females and to increase to 5,000 female breeders within 3 years thus producing approximately 20,000 kits. Construction on the site will include sheds to house the mink and other related structures. The undertaking was registered on October 31, 2003; public comments are due by December 15, 2003; and, the Minister of Environment’s decision is due on December 15, 2003. (2) Barachois River (Cape Ray) ATV Trail Proponent: Dwayne K. Bond The proponent proposes to build a 1 kilometre (approx.) All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) trail to facilitate year round access to a remote cabin on Barachois River, northeast of J.T. Cheeseman Provincial Park boundary, Cape Ray in Southwestern Newfoundland. The remote cottage is located approximately 7 kilometres from the mouth of Barachois River and the proponent plans to utilize existing ATV trails to access the area and start construction of new trail. The undertaking was registered on October 31, 2003; public comments are due by December 15, 2003; and, the Minister of Environment’s decision is due on December 15, 2003. (3) Morley's Siding (Musgravetown-Lethbridge) Abattoir Proponent: Lorne & Debbie Simmonds and George Greening (Discovery Trail Farm Ltd.) The proponent intends to build an abattoir, cattle barn, and year round farmer's market outlet on land presently leased to George and Vera Greening and in forage production plus two additional acres of Crown land. Construction is planned for the spring to late-summer period (May to September) of 2004. The project was registered on November 3, 2003; public comments are due by December 12, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on December 18, 2003. The Department 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. BIRD MONITORING PROGRAM APPROVED: Ramea Wind-Diesel Demonstration Project Proponent: Frontier Power Systems Inc. The Ramea Wind-Diesel Demonstration Project was released on September 2, 2003 subject to the preparation and approval of a bird monitoring program in consultation with the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division and the Canadian Wildlife Service. The Program has now been approved. The Program is available for information on the Department's website. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: Corner Brook Communication Tower Proponent: Aliant Telecom Inc. This project was released under the Environmental Protection Act on October 29, 2003. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 10 17 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: (1) Joe's Lake/Badger Brook Abitibi-Consolidated Cottage Development Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. The undertaking is released from further environmental assessment subject to the following condition: • Cottages are required to be built as slab on grade or on piers with a minimum finished floor elevation of 0.7 metres above the existing ground. Any associated domestic fuel tanks must be in compliance with the Heating Oil Storage Tank System Regulations and installed at least 0.7 metres above the elevation of the existing ground. (2) Abitibi Forest Management District 5 (Traverse Brook) Amendment Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. The undertaking is released from further environmental assessment subject to the following condition: • Harvesting operations must be scheduled during the winter months and the use of winter and temporary roads must be employed to reduce any environmental impacts and built to acceptable standards as required by Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods. (3) Millertown Junction Area, Dist. 16 Crown Forest Management Plan Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The undertaking is released from further environmental assessment subject to the following condition: • Harvesting shall not take place between June 15 and July 15 to minimize disturbance to caribou during the post-calving period. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 10 14 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: (1) St. Anthony Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Outfall Proponent: Town of St. Anthony The proponent plans to upgrade and consolidate sanitary sewage discharge from North Street (adjacent to stadium) to a new outfall pipe to be located at the end of Marine Drive in St. Anthony Harbour. The outfall will consist of 300 mm diameter HDPE pipe and will extend 130 metres offshore into deeper waters outside of the foreshore flats area in St. Anthony Harbour. Construction is scheduled from June to August, 2004. The undertaking was registered on October 14, 2003; public comments are due by November 18, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on November 28, 2003. (2) Golden Sands Resort (Burin Peninsula) Pitch and Putt Golf Course Proponent: Crosswinds Enterprises Limited The proponent plans an expansion of an existing family vacation resort with the addition of an 18 hole Pitch and Putt family recreational golf course. The golf course is adjacent to the Golden Sands Resort, located on Freshwater Pond on the Burin Peninsula. The total area of the course is 62 hectares and will have a registration office, pro shop, storage warehouse, irrigation system and a practice facility including a putting green. Construction is tentatively scheduled for the fall of 2004. The undertaking was registered on October 9, 2003; public comments are due by November 18, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due on November 23, 2003. (3) Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited Forest Management District 14 (St. George's) Amendment Proponent: Newfoundland Forest Service The proponent and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited have entered into an agreement transferring harvesting rights for all hardwoods on company limits in District 14, to the Crown. The amendment is necessary to identify areas that will be designated for hardwood management which are not identified in the current Five Year Plan. Hardwood management will include the designation of areas where domestic wood cutters and small commercial operators will be issued permits to selectively harvest hardwoods for sawlogs and fuelwood. Silvicultural activities directed toward hardwood management will also be scheduled. It is estimated that approximately 7,500 cubic metres of hardwood will be harvested on an annual basis. The undertaking was registered on October 14, 2003; public comments are due by November 18, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due on November 28, 2003. (4) Williams Harbour (Labrador) Access Road Proponent: Department of Works, Services and Transportation The proponent plans to construct a two lane gravel surface highway for an approximate distance of 20.3 kilometres connecting William's Harbour to the Pinsents Arm access road. The highway will allow the residents of Williams Harbour to have a fixed transportation link with other communities on the southeast coast of Labrador. The proposed routing begins on the Pinsents Arm access road approximately 5.5 kilometres from the community. The highway will be constructed to a rural undivided 60 km/hr design standard and hold a posted speed limit of 60 km/hr. Road construction is tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2004. The undertaking was registered on October 8, 2003; public comments are due by November 18, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on November 22, 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: Baie Verte Golf Course and RV Trailer Park Proponent: Copper Creek 2000 Inc. The above undertaking is released from further environmental assessment subject to the following condition: • All greens and tees must be situated no less than 50 metres from any water body. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 10 07 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Moosehead Lake, Labrador Cottage Access Road Proponent: Mr. Doug Rice The proponent plans to construct an 800 metre access road to an existing recreational cottage at Moose Head Lake, Labrador. The proposed cottage access road is located approximately 15 kilometres east of Labrador City. Construction of the project will take approximately 2 to 3 days, using a D6 bulldozer or equivalent piece of machinery. The undertaking was registered on October 7, 2003; public comments are due by November 11, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on November 21, 2003. COMPONENT STUDY ADDENDUM SUBMITTED: Cartwright Junction to Happy Valley Goose Bay Trans Labrador Highway Proponent: Department of Works, Services and Transportation The proponent has submitted the following Addenda for Component Studies. The Addenda are to address further work required by the Minister of Environment. Public comments on each of the Component Study Addenda are to be provided to the Minister of Environment and must be received by November 10, 2003. Waterfowl Component Study Addendum - The Minister's decision date on the adequacy of the Addendum is November 22, 2003. Raptor Component Study Addendum - The Minister's decision date on the adequacy of the Addendum is November 22, 2003. Tourism and Recreation Component Study Addendum - The Minister's decision date on the adequacy of the Addendum is November 25, 2003. Copies of the Component Study Addenda will be available from the Department's website when electronic copies are received from the proponent, or are available by contacting Ed Kaufhold, Environmental Assessment Division at (709) 729-0090 or e-mail ekaufhold@gov.nl.ca. 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 10 02 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Windsor Heights (St. John's & Portugal Cove-St. Phillips) Mink Fur Farm Proponent: NF Fur Farm Enterprises Inc. The proponent intends to construct a mink farm on 48.3 hectares of land (former Cook Dairy Farm Property) at the northeastern end of Windsor Heights (St. John's & Portugal Cove-St. Phillips) which is within the boundaries of an Agricultural Designated Area (ADA). There will be six fully enclosed 12 metre by 60 metre mink sheds, housing approximately 2,000 to 6,000 females, and a 15 metre by 30 metre building for the preparation of feedstuffs. Manure and bedding will be removed from the buildings at appropriate intervals for application as fertilizer to cleared sections of the site. Intact carcasses will be shipped from the Province in temperature controlled vehicles for skinning. The undertaking was registered on October 2, 2003; public comments are due by November 6, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on November 16, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 09 29 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Parsons Pond Access Road and Exploratory Oil and Gas Well Proponent: Contact Exploration Inc. The proponent plans to build an access road and site for drilling an exploration oil and gas well south of Parsons Pond in Western Newfoundland. The project will include construction of approximately 1.3 kilometres of new road to access the drilling location. The drilling site will be located approximately midway between the southern boundary of Parsons Pond and the northern boundary of Gros Morne National Park. Construction of the road is planned to start in early December and the drilling operation phase of the project will take about 90 days to complete. The undertaking was registered on September 29, 2003; public comments are due by November 3, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on November 13, 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: (1) Trophy Lake / High Pond (Northern Peninsula) ATV Trail Proponent: Mr. Samuel P. Caines 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 09 19 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. DECISION DATE EXTENDED: Gambo-Port Blandford Cottage Management Plan Review Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands The Minister's decision date on the above undertaking has been extended to October 17, 2003 at the request of the proponent. The original decision date was September 18, 2003. The purpose for the extension is to allow the proponent to consider and resolve concerns raised by resource agencies. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: Philips Brook / Fox Island River ATV Trail / Road Proponent: Gerald C. Brake 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 09 10 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Long Island Causeway Proponent: Department of Works, Services and Transportation The proponent proposes to construct a 630 metre rock fill causeway with a bridge structure across Long Island Tickle between Long Island and Pilley's Island in Notre Dame Bay. The purpose is to provide a permanent road link from Pilley's Island to Long Island to the communities of Lushes Bight and Beaumont to replace the existing ferry service. In the north end of the causeway the proponent proposes to construct a bridge (approximately 50 metres long) which would be designed to allow for the passage of most vessels. It is proposed that an extensive rock extraction operation would be established on the Pilley's Island side of the Tickle adjacent to the causeway as the source of the mass rock fill and armour rock. There would also be equipment and materials marshalling yards and field offices established in the general area. The project was registered on September 10, 2003; public comments are due by October 15, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on October 25, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 09 09 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Hinds Lake Snowmobile Trail Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation The proponent plans to construct a six (6) kilometre snowmobile trail on the south side of Hinds Lake, in central Newfoundland. The proposed trail will connect the existing snowmobile trail to a road near the Hinds Lake spill dam at the eastern end of the lake. The rational for the trail is to by-pass an unsafe section of trail, originally approved over water and the new trail will skirt around bogs in the area. The undertaking was registered on September 8, 2003; public comments are due by October 14, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on October 23, 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. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: (1) Penny's Pond To Conche Snowmobile Trail Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation (2) Pollard's Point Snowmobile Trail Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 09 02 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 08 29 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Millertown Junction Area District 16 Five-Year Forest Mgmt Plan Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources & Agrifoods The proponent intends to include an additional 130 hectare area in the southeast corner of Forest Management District 16 for harvesting in the Kings Brook area, located approximately 50 kilometres southwest of the community of South Brook, Green Bay. This Amendment would enable the harvesting of 10,000 cubic metres of softwood sawlog and pulpwood requiring 1.5 kilometres of operational road. Annually until March 2007, up to 4,000 cubic metres will be harvested from mature and overmature stands. The project was registered on August 29, 2003; public comments are due by October 3, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due October 13, 2003. Baie Verte Golf Course and RV Trailer Park Proponent: Cooper Creek 2000 Inc. The proponent proposes to construct and operate a nine hole golf course along the south side of the saltwater body of Baie Verte, adjacent to the Copper Creek Mountain Ski Resort in the Town of Baie Verte. Also, 50 sites will be developed as a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Trailer Park and will utilize existing municipal water and sewer services in the area. Construction is anticipated to start the fall of 2003. The undertaking was registered on August 28, 2003; public comments are due by October 3, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due by October 12, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 08 15 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Nain Wind Turbine Generation Farm Proponent: Unity Bay Energy Ltd. The proponent proposes to construct and operate a 750 kilowatt (kW) wind turbine generation farm in Nain, Labrador, near the Town's municipal boundary limits to the south of Unity Bay. The proposed wind farm will include 15 (50 kW) wind turbine generators, on 24-30 metre high lattice towers, with 15 metre diameter 3-bladed rotors. Power from the wind farm will be sold to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro to supplement the existing diesel generating plant for distribution and resale to customers. Construction for the project will also include a control panel room, storage shed, and approximately 1,500 metres of transmission line to bring power to the Hydro plant. The undertaking was registered on August 14, 2003; public comments are due by September 19, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due by September 28, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 08 12 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: (1) Trophy Lake/High Pond (Northern Peninsula) ATV Trail Proponent: Samuel P. Caines The proponent proposes to upgrade an existing ATV trail and place appropriate markers along the trail in an effort to have the trial designed by the Province as an approved ATV trail. The trail is approximately 11.2 kilometres in length, has been in existence since 1995 and has been used to transport big game back to base camp from the Trophy Lake and High Pond areas. The undertaking was registered on August 8, 2003; public comments are due by September 16, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due on September 22, 2003. (2) Abitibi Forest Management District 5 (Traverse Brook) Amendment Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. The proponent is proposing an amendment to the current Five Year Plan to conduct forest harvesting activity in the Traverse Brook area, which is located in Forest Management District 5, to the northeast of Jonathan's Pond / Provincial Park, in Central Newfoundland. The proposed amendment covers an area of approximately 406 hectares, representing approximately 46,400 cubic metres of productive alienated stands, consisting of mature and over-mature timber of mostly black spruce and balsam fir. Harvesting is planned to begin in either late fall or early winter. The undertaking was registered on August 11, 2003; public comments are due by September 16, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due on September 25, 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. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: (1) Crown Forest Management District 18 Five Year Plan Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods (2) Boom Siding (Deer Lake) Cottage Development Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands (3) Pinchgut Lake (Corner Brook) Cottage Development Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 07 29 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Phillips Brook / Fox Island River ATV Trail / Road Proponent: Gerald Brake (Lewis Hills Adventures) The proponent plans to upgrade an existing 0.5 kilometre All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) trail to accommodate summer 4-wheel drive access along a 4 metre wide right-of-way to a remote commercial lodge site at Phillips Brook / Fox Island River Area in western Newfoundland. Construction is planned for the fall of 2003. The project was registered on July 29, 2003; public comments are due by September 2, 2003; and, the Minister's decision is due on September 12, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 07 23 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: (1) Penny's Pond to Conche Snowmobile Trail Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation The proponent in affiliation with the (local) North Eastern Snowmobile Club plans to upgrade an existing trail from Penny's Pond to near Conche to meet Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation standards for use as a snowmobile trail on the Great Northern Peninsula. The trail starts near Penny's Pond, south of route 434 and runs approximately 12 kilometres generally east towards the Town of Conche. The trail will be cleared to six metres width to allow safe passage by trail groomer and snowmobiles. Construction will consist mainly of cutting trees, erection of shelters and installation of stream crossing structures. The undertaking was registered on July 21, 2003; public comments are due by August 27, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due on September 4, 2003. (2) Pollard's Point Snowmobile Trail Proponent: Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation The proponent in affiliation with the (local) Humber Winterland Snowmobile Club plans to upgrade an existing trail in the Pollard's Point, Sops Arm area to meet Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation standards for use as a snowmobile trail in Western Newfoundland. The location of the trail starting at Pollard's Point runs in a southwestern direction for approximately 8 kilometres to join an exiting snowmobile trail located between Main River and the Upper Humber River. The trail will be cleared to six metres width to allow safe passage by trail groomer and snowmobiles. Construction will consist mainly of cutting of trees, erection of shelters and installation of stream crossing structures. The undertaking was registered on July 21, 2003; public comments are due by August 27, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due on September 4, 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: Bay Roberts Marginal Wharf Extension and Infilling Proponent: Harbour International Limited The above project has been released from further environmental assessment subject to obtaining necessary permits and approvals from municipal, provincial, or federal authorities. The proponent will be required to apply for Crown Land for the proposed harbour infilling site and address any waterfront property access and land ownership issues. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 07 16 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Ramea Wind-Diesel Demonstration Project Proponent: Frontier Power Systems Inc. The proponent proposes to install and operate a demonstration wind plant consisting of six 65 kW wind turbines and ancillary equipment interconnected to the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro utility grid. The turbines will be installed on 25 meter high, freestanding, lattice towers at distances of 75-150 meters and are horizontal axis turbines with three blades and a rotor diameter of 15 meters. The diesel plant controller will be modified to integrate the wind plant with the existing diesel plant. The area occupied by the wind plant will consist of approximately 2.5 hectares adjacent to the Town of Ramea's community water reservoir with each turbine fenced with a 1.8 meter high chain link fence. Construction is expected to commence in September with the wind-diesel control system to be commissioned in December 2003. The undertaking was registered on July 15, 2003; public comments are due by August 20, 2003; and the minister's decision is due August 29, 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: 2003 Balsam Fir Sawfly Experimental Spray Program Using NeabNPV Proponent: Canadian Forestry Service The above project has been released from further environmental assessment subject to obtaining necessary permits and approvals from municipal, provincial, or federal authorities. The Canadian Forestry Service must obtain a Pesticide Operators Licence under the Environmental Protection Act. The Pesticide Operators Licence will stipulate environment protection measures such as: • no-spray buffer zones around all water bodies • public notification requirements of the spray program: • advertising in local media • posting signs in areas to be treated • verbal notification to adjacent dwelling owners • toll-free information number. Further information may be obtained by contacting: 1) Pesticides Operator Licence Information, (709) 729-3395 2) Canadian Forestry Service, (506) 452-3538 3) Environmental Assessment Information, (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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 07 03 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Joes Lake/Badger Brook Abitibi-Consolidated Cottage Development Proponent: Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada The proponent proposes to establish a cabin development area within Forest Management District 10, near Joes Lake. The undertaking will consist of constructing approximately 1.2 kilometres of new road, 0.25 kilometres of existing road upgrading and the establishment of 14 - 16 cabin lots. The total area is approximately 14 hectares. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin this summer/fall. The project was registered on July 2, 2003; public comments are due by August 7, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due August 16, 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. BIRD SURVEY SUBMITTED: St. Lawrence Wind Demonstration Project Proponent: The NeWind Group The proponent of the above undertaking committed to the development and implementation of a baseline study of bird migration patterns prior to project construction. The 2002 Bird Surveys have now been submitted to the minister. The Bird Surveys are available for information purposes from the Department's web site or by contacting the Environmental Assessment Division at (709) 729-2562. UNDERTAKINGS RELEASED: 1) Sop's Arm/Jackson's Arm Hiking Trail Proponent: White Bay South Development Association 2) Mint Brook (Gambo Pond) Transmission Line Proponent: Newfoundland Power Inc. 3) Bonavista North (Lumsden) Golf Course Proponent: Town of Lumsden and Town of New-Wes-Valley The above project has been released subject to the following conditions: • Rare plant and bird surveys shall be conducted prior to the start of construction. The Inland Fish and Wildlife Division of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation shall be consulted regarding survey design, timing and intensity. Survey results must be submitted to the Department of Environment. • A 50 m vegetated buffer should be maintained from the high water mark on all water bodies to mitigate for the effects of the golf course on water quality and habitat for wildlife. Consultation with the Inland Fish and Wildlife Division is required for any buffers less than 50 m. • A project-specific Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) shall be submitted to and approved by the Minister of Environment. The EPP should focus on specific mitigative measures for piping plover, and rare plants and birds and include mapping for the redesigned golf course. Construction on areas which may impact upon piping plover and rare plants and birds shall not commence until the EPP has been approved. The Inland Fish and Wildlife Division should be consulted during preparation of the EPP. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 06 20 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BULLETIN Environment Minister Bob Mercer has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Boom Siding (Deer Lake) Cottage Development Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands The proponent proposes the allocation of 14 cottage lots at Boom Siding, which is located approx. 3 kilometres west of the Town of Pasadena, at the south end of Deer Lake. The general area is a former railway siding and has extensive pre-existing development in the area. No new road construction or upgrading is required.. The area to be developed consists of 14 cottage lots of approx. 0.4 hectares size each, for a total development area of approx. 5.7 hectares. The project was registered on June 20, 2003; public comments are due by July 25, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due August 4, 2003. Pinchgut Lake (Corner Brook) Cottage Development Proponent: Department of Government Services and Lands The proponent proposes the allocation of 26 infill cottage lots in a pre-existing cottage development area at the north end of Pinchgut Lake. No new road construction or upgrading is required. Pinchgut Lake is situated on the east side of the TCH, 20 kilometres south of the City of Corner Brook. The area to be developed consists of 26 cottage lots of approx. 0.4 hectares size each, for a total development area of approx. 10.5 hectares. The project was registered on June 20, 2003; public comments are due by July 25, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due August 4, 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: St. John's Salvage Yard, Incinerator Road (Foxtrap) Proponent: Newfoundland Recycling Ltd. The proposed project has been released from further environmental assessment subject to regulatory requirements. In particular, the proponent is required to obtain a Certificate of Approval for the construction and operation of the proposed salvage yard which will include, but not be limited to, the following terms and conditions: 1. Petroleum storage and handling shall comply with the Storage and Handling of Gasoline and Associated Products Regulations. 2. A petroleum products spill contingency plan shall be submitted to the Department of Government Services and Lands for review. 3. Removal and drainage of crankcase oil, gear oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid etc. shall occur in an area with an impermeable floor and dyke. 4. Floor drains in areas where used oils are handled shall be routed through an oil/water separator prior to discharge. 5. Waste oils and waste lubricants shall be retained in a tank or closed container, and disposed of by a company licensed for handling and disposing waste oil products. 6. All activities associated with ozone depleting substances contained in vehicles, refrigerators and other equipment are subject to the Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations. 7. All waters discharged from the proposed site during construction and operation shall comply with the Environmental Control Water and Sewer Regulations. 8. Domestic appliances shall be stored in a secured location until dismantled. 9. Proof of environmental liability impairment insurance shall be provided. 10. A baseline study of the property including soil and groundwater surveys and analysis is required. 11. The existing salvage yard at Pocket Road, Conception Bay South shall be re-mediated and decommissioned to an environmentally acceptable standard and to the satisfaction of the Department of Environment. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env Media Contact: Carmel Turpin, Communications (709) 729-2575

2003 06 04 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Crown Forest Management District 18 Five Year Plan Amendment Proponent: Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods The proponent proposes an amendment to the current five year plan (2002-2007) to harvest insect damaged timber in the Camp 20 Operating Area (winter roads only) and to harvest class III timber in the Ocean Pond Operating Area (new roads to be constructed). The Camp 20 amendment covers 133 hectares and includes harvesting 9,897 cubic metres of merchantable softwood volume. The Ocean Pond amendment covers 91 hectares and includes construction of 3.7 kilometres of forest access road, and the harvesting of 6,720 cubic metres of merchantable volume. The project was registered on June 3, 2003; public comments are due by July 9, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due July 18, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 05 30 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: Bay Roberts Marginal Wharf Extension and Infilling Proponent: Harbour International Limited The proponent proposes to create a marine service base for Cooper Cameron Canada Ltd. This service base will require the infilling of the Bay Roberts harbour to create approximately three acres of land, the construction of four new buildings and a 46.5 metre extension to the existing marginal wharf. The service base will be located to the west of Harbour International Ltd. in Bay Roberts and just east of Mariner Lounge. The four buildings will comprise of a workshop/warehouse, a service area, office and a solid waste building. The proposed undertaking is to be available to Cooper Cameron Canada Ltd. by January, 2004. The project was registered on May 29, 2003; public comments are due by July 4, 2003; and the Minister's decision is due July 13, 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. 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 http://www.gov.nl.ca/env

2003 05 29 Department of Environment Environmental Assessment Division 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: 2003 Balsam Fir Sawfly Experimental Spray Program Using NeabNPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus) Proponent: Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service The Canadian Forest Service in co-operation with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods is proposing to carry out an experimental research application of a highly species-specific microbial biological control agent (balsam fir sawfly Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus - NeabNPV). Applications would be made aerially to between 5,000 and 10,000 hectares on selected silviculturally treated forest stands forecast to receive moderate to severe balsam fir sawfly defoliation in 2003. The registration document submitted provides background information on the current infestations, control options, information on the product NeabNPV, details of the actual spray program and schedule. It is proposed to apply NeabNPV to three selected sites in western Newfoundland in the Corner Brook region, including: (1) around Old Man's Pond to the north of Corner Brook; (2) on the west side of Deer Lake across from Pasadena; and (3) above Northern Harbour in Grand Lake to the south and east of Pasadena. Treatment is proposed to begin in mid-July. The project was registered on May 29, 2003; public comments are due by July 3, 2003; and the Minister's decision is d