The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announces the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act:
UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:
Holyrood Pond RV and Day Park (Reg. 2205)
Proponent: Frank Tobin and Rennie Tobin
The proponent is proposing to construct a recreational vehicle park with a day park at Holyrood Pond in Gaskiers located on Route 90, St. Mary’s Bay. The proposed site is 23.5 hectares. A description of the project can be found on the department’s webpage at: www.gov.nl.ca/eccm/env-assessment/projects-list/.
The undertaking was registered on July 21, 2022. The deadline for public comments is August 26, 2022; and the minister’s decision is due by September 4, 2022.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Regional Abattoir (Reg.2206)
Proponent: Dinsmore Farm
The proponent is proposing to construct and operate a regional abattoir at an existing farm, Dinsmore Farm, located on Northwest River Road in the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. The abattoir will operate year-round and provide services to local farmers. A description of the project can be found on the department’s webpage at: www.gov.nl.ca/eccm/env-assessment/projects-list/.
The undertaking was registered on July 21, 2022. The deadline for public comments is August 26, 2022 and the minister’s decision is due by September 4, 2022
ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT SUBMITTED:
Carmanville New Pond Cabins ATV Trail (Reg. 2186)
Proponent: Wayne Hicks
The proponent has submitted an environmental preview report (EPR) for the above undertaking as required by the minister. The EPR document is available on the department’s webpage at: www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-2186/. Public comments regarding the EPR are welcome and may be emailed to the Chair of the Environmental Assessment Committee, Paul Carter, at pcarter@gov.nl.ca, or to EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca or they may be mailed to the address below.
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Public comments must be received by August 26, 2022. The minister’s decision on the EPR is due by September 3, 2022.
UNDERTAKING RELEASED:
Indian Bay Heritage Walking Trail (Reg. 2201)
Proponent: Town of Indian Bay
The project is released subject to the following conditions:
- The proponent is required to uphold all commitments made in the environmental assessment submission to mitigate the effects of the Project on the environment.
- The Water Resources Management Division requires:
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- A Trail Development Management Plan to be submitted to the Department prior to commencement of construction. The Plan must include: detailed mapping of the trail route and identification of any special drainage features, a detailed description of trail construction methods and materials used, and detailed short-term and long-term maintenance plans including a closure plan during adverse weather events.
- Deterrents (physical barricades) to be placed at trail entrances to prevent the use of the trail by ATVs, snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles. Trail maintenance and upgrades are limited to sections of the trail that predate protection of the Protected Public Water Supply Area (1981).
- The proponent is to provide proof (aerial photograph) that the trail existed prior to protection. There shall be no new trail construction within the 150-metre buffer.
- The proponent is required to advise the Environmental Assessment Division when the conditions of release have been met by emailing a written description, documents, and images (where applicable) to demonstrate that the conditions have been fulfilled to EAProiectComments@qov.nl.ca.
- The proponent is required to update the Environmental Assessment Division on the status of the Project, including a copy of all permits, licences, certificates, approvals and other authorizations required for the Project, within one year from the date of this release letter and to provide additional updates, if requested. Email Project updates to EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca.
Learn more
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Public comments may be forwarded to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Environmental assessment information is available at:
www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/
www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_May-2022.pdf
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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449; 691-9466
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