Proponent: NuMink Inc.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to expand the existing mink farm located in Cox’s Cove, Bay of Islands , from their current 5,000 female breeders to 10,000 female breeders. The existing site is located 3 kilometres along Country Road . Four additional pelter sheds (32 by 450), two breeder sheds (37 by 450) and a new shavings storage shed will be constructed. The expansion is tentatively scheduled to begin in the spring of 2007.

• February 14, 2007 – The undertaking was registered.
• March 22, 2007 – Public comments are due.
• March 29, 2007 – The Minister releases the project from further environmental assessment.

• Documents:
  •  Registration (4.2 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (13 KB)
  • Project Released (9KB)

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