The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:

Conception Bay South Pyrophyllite Processing Facility                (Reg. 2219)
And Mine Development
Proponent: Trinity Resources Limited

The proponent is proposing to install a processing facility at its existing mine site that would separate mined and stockpiled ore into various products. The processing facility would allow a complete reclamation of existing stockpiles and would eliminate future stockpiles from being created during mine development. Active mining operations in the Oval Pit and Mine Hill deposits would be re-established and a 1.3 kilometre by-pass road would be constructed. A description of the project can be found on the department’s webpage at:  www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/.

The undertaking was registered on September 28, 2022; the deadline for public comment is November 3, 2022; and the minister’s decision is due November 12, 2022.

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC REVIEW:
Port au Port-Stephenville Wind Power and Hydrogen Generation Project (Project Nujio’qonik GH2)
Proponent: World Energy GH2 Inc.                                                      (Reg. 2202) 

The proposed Port au Port-Stephenville Wind Power and Hydrogen Generation Project (Project Nujio’qonik GH2) Project is undergoing a provincial environmental assessment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is required. The environmental assessment committee has prepared draft EIS guidelines that identify the information that must be included in the EIS. The public is invited to review these guidelines and provide written comments by November 8, 2022. Comments received will be reviewed and considered before the EIS guidelines are finalized and issued to the proponent.

More information on the project is available on the department’s website at: www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/2202-2/

Written comments must be submitted by November 8, 2022, to:

Eric Watton, M.Sc.
Project EA Committee Chair
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s NL  A1B 4J6
Email: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca

Environmental Preview Report Submitted:
Rennies River Flood Mitigation                                                             (Reg. 2115)
Portugal Cove Road to Kings Bridge Road
Proponent: City of St. John’s

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-2115/ . Public comments regarding the EPR are welcome and may be emailed to the Chair of the environmental assessment committee, Vicki Ficzere, at 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 November 3, 2022. The minister’s decision on the EPR is due November 12, 2022.

UNDERTAKING RELEASED:

Cavendish Beef Farm                                                                               (Reg. 2002)
Proponent: Viking Fur Inc.

On September 29, 2022, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change informed Viking Fur Inc. that under the authority of Section 67(3) (a) of the Environmental Protection Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council has released the Cavendish Beef Farm Project from further environmental assessment, subject to the following terms and conditions:

2022. The proponent shall adhere to all mitigation, monitoring and commitments stated in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted on March 25, 2022.

 

1. The proponent shall submit an Odour Control Management Plan (OCMP) for all applicable farming construction and operations activities, for the Minister’s approval, prior to the start of forage and pasture land construction. The OCMP shall describe odour sources, mitigations, public consultation and methods for compliant reporting and resolution. The proponent must consult with the Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and Digital Government and Service NL for further details in the development of this OCMP.
2. The proponent shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for all applicable farming construction and operations activities, for the Minister’s approval, prior to the start of forage and pasture land construction. The EPP shall describe the environmental protection and mitigation measures that will be applied throughout the life of the Project to avoid or minimize potential negative effects on the environment associated with the Project, and shall be updated by the Proponent as needed.
3. The proponent shall submit an Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan (EEMP) with a Follow-up Plan for the monitoring of effects from the farm for the Minister’s approval, prior to the start of operations. Viking Fur Inc. must consult with the Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and Digital Government and Service NL for further details in the development of this EEMP.
4. 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 EAProjectComments@qov.nl.ca.
5. The proponent is required to update the Environmental Assessment Division on the status of the project, including a copy of all permits, licenses, certificates, approvals and other authorizations required for the project, one year from the date of this release letter and to provide additional updates if requested.

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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If you submit comments on a project that is under environmental assessment, please advise the Department if you DO NOT wish to share your comments with the project proponent.

Media contact
Debbie Marnell
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-2575, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca