Proponent: Paul Dalley Holdings Inc.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a biomedical waste incineration facility that would be located at 17 Roebotham Street in the Town of Lewisporte. The operation would include the collection and transport and the storage of biomedical waste on-site. The facility would dispose of approximately 450-500 tonnes of biomedical waste annually using an incineration technology. The proposal is planned to serve the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services for the disposal of biomedical waste.

• July 9, 2024 – The undertaking was registered.
• August 16, 2024 – Deadline for public comments.
• August 23, 2024 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• August 23, 2024 – The Minister determined that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required.
• August 23, 2024 – Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) appointed.
• December 21, 2024 – The Minister is due to deliver the EIS Guidelines to the proponent.
• October 25, 2024 – Draft EIS Guidelines for public review.
• December 4, 2024 – Deadline for public comments on EIS Guidelines.
• December 19, 2024 – Final EIS Guidelines Issued.

• Documents:
  • Registration Document (2 MB)
  • Decision Letter (787 KB)
  • Draft EIS Guidelines (435 KB)
  • Decision Letter EIS Guidelines (243 KB)
    • Final EIS Guidelines (408 KB)

• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (94 KB)
  • EIS required and EAC Appointed (154 KB)
  • Draft EIS Guidelines for Public Review (119 KB)
  • Final EIS Guidelines Issued (92 KB)

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