As per this news release, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment has started its public consultations on the reform of the province’s environmental assessment processes.
NEIA is urging its members and partners to participate in this process. Visit EngageNL.ca to fill out the online questionnaire, read the discussion document, or provide a written submission. Written submissions can also be emailed to EAReview@gov.nl.ca.
In the Fall of 2018, based on extensive engagement with its members and partners, NEIA published and submitted to government a comprehensive series of recommendations for environmental regulatory reform in Newfoundland and Labrador. Click here to view this submission NEIA made on behalf of industry.
Read the statement made by NEIA’s Executive Director, Kieran Hanley, at the announcement marking the commencement of public consultations:
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