• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-09 19:25:43.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Mining, Infrastructure, Transportation]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change issued an environmental assessment bulletin under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act regarding multiple industrial and infrastructure projects. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure registered the 4.22-hectare St. Lawrence Quarry (Reg. 2438) and the 11-hectare Greenspond Quarry Extension (Reg. 2437) for public comment until November 13, 2026, with ministerial decisions due by November 23, 2026. Additionally, the minister issued approved Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for Canada Fluorspar (NL) Inc.'s St. Lawrence South Ridge Fluorspar Mine Extension project (Reg. 2406). Finally, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited's Zone 7 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2424), the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands' Crown Zone 7 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2428), and 44980 NFLD Inc./JJs Trucking's Happy Valley – Goose Bay Peat Moss Quarry (Reg. 2431) were released from environmental assessment subject to conditions.

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• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-28 13:15:12.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment, Energy]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Andrea Barbour, announced environmental assessment decisions under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's Humber River Ballam Bridge Replacement (Reg. 2430) was released from environmental assessment subject to conditions. Additionally, V and J Tectonic Inc. fulfilled stormwater drainage plan conditions for the Deer Lake Residential and Commercial Subdivisions Project (Reg. 2330), and the Nunatsiavut Government and Natural Forces Development Limited Partnership met employment, environmental management, and monitoring conditions for the Nain Wind Power Micro-Grid (Reg. 2118).

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• Environmental Assessment Bulletin

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-17 13:50:14.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment]

  Marine Atlantic Inc. has registered the Port aux Basques Navigation Improvement Project (Reg. 2434) under Part 10 of the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Protection Act to address navigational constraints affecting ferry operations in adverse weather. The 12-month project involves removing Vardy's Rock, widening and deepening the approach channel and turning basin through rock removal south of Vardy's Rock and a portion of Baldwin Rock, and reusing dredged rock to repair the Pikes Island Breakwater and create a Pikes Island infill area for potential fish habitat. Public comments are open until October 20, 2026, with the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change scheduled to make a decision by October 30, 2026.

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