May 17, 2019
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to use safe camping practices while enjoying time with family and friends during the Victoria Day long weekend. Throughout the camping season, residents should make the following…
May 17, 2019
Local residents of Mud Lake and Happy Valley-Goose Bay are advised that the Provincial Government is monitoring elevated water levels on Mud Lake Road. There is currently no impact on road infrastructure. Crews are on site and are ready to…
May 14, 2019
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: White Hills (St. John’s) Rock Quarry (Reg. 2021) Proponent: Capital Aggregates Ltd. The…
May 10, 2019
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Spaniard’s Bay Quarry Expansion (Reg. 2020) Proponent: Concord Paving Limited The proponent proposes…
April 29, 2019
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Springdale Forage Production Agriculture (Reg. 2016) Proponent: Spring Meadow Farm Inc. The proponent…
April 16, 2019
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Valentine Gold Project (Reg. 2015) Proponent: Marathon Gold Corporation The proponent is proposing…
April 11, 2019
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: West Bottom Brook Bridge Replacement (Reg. 2012) Proponent: Department of Transportation and Works…
April 11, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight our government’s investments in municipal infrastructure. By collaborating with the federal…
April 9, 2019
Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act were introduced today that will allow the Provincial Government to draft regulations to ban the distribution of retail plastic bags. From March 5 to 27, the Provincial Government conducted public consultations to gauge interest…
April 4, 2019
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined today by Kieran Hanley, Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA), to launch public consultations on the provincial environmental assessment processes and regulations. Data…
