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Copies of a public discussion paper to kick off a review of the provincial Environment Act are now available, Environment Minister John Chataway said today. The 12-page paper, which includes background information, possible opportunities to improve the act and other details, is meant to encourage the public to participate. "We want to protect, manage and promote the environment and we want Nova Scotians to help us do it," said Mr. Chataway. "We urge all people to take an active interest in examining the Environment Act." The discussion paper is available at no-charge on the department's website, www.gov.ns.ca/envi/dept/ecs, or by calling 1-800-567-7544 and leaving your name and full mailing address. Free copies will also be available this week by visiting any of the department's offices around the province and at the Nova Scotia Government Bookstore, 1700 Granville St., Halifax. The release of the discussion paper is the first step before an advisory committee tours the province this spring looking for input. The comments gathered during this public consultation will be compiled and a report and recommendations will be submitted to the environment minister by July 1, 2000. Lisa Mitchell, chair of the advisory committee, said that her group is eager to begin the review process. "Your comments are important and we want to read them as soon as you can get them to us," said Ms. Mitchell. Written comments must be submitted by April 14, 2000. They can be sent by mail to: Environmental Corporate Services, P.O. Box 2107, fifth floor, 5151 Terminal Rd., B3J 3B7; fax at 902-424-0501; and e-mail at ecs@gov.ns.ca . The Nova Scotia Department of the Environment is conducting a review of the Environment Act as required by legislation. Copies of the Environment Act are available for free on the department's website and for a fee at the government bookstore. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- The preceding message was posted on the Sustainable Maritimes mailing list (sust-mar). http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/lists/sust-mar -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Sponsors: Chebucto Community Net http://www.chebucto.ns.ca Sierra Club - Chebucto Group http://www.sierraclub.ca Volunteer listowner: Paul Falvo sust-mar-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
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