Notice of approval

Proponent: The Corporation of the Town of Iroquois Falls
Environmental assessment file number: MU-0112(2)

Take notice that the period for requiring a hearing, provided for in the Notice of Completion of the Review for the above noted undertaking, expired on September 12, 1997. I received no submissions before the expiration date. The public had been advised that the Minister was considering applying section 9 of the Act with respect to the Environmental Assessment (which has the effect of eliminating the acceptance decision which was necessary prior to January 1, 1997) and were invited to make submissions on that proposal. None did.

Pursuant to subsection 12.4(3) of the amended Environmental Assessment Act, I order that the provisions of section 9 (other than paragraph 9(2)2 and other than the reference to subsection 6.4(2) in paragraph 9(2)5) apply with respect to the Environmental Assessment.

I do not consider it advisable or necessary to hold a hearing. Having considered the purpose of the Act, the Environmental Assessment, and the Review, I hereby give approval to proceed with the undertaking, subject to conditions set out in Attachment A.