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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 7, 1977 Section Two Planning Revisions in Conservation Authority Brought in by Storm By Shawn Marshall It usually takes a jolt to implement a change or intro- duce something new into the system. The principle holds true in government and its various branches as well, with each novel idea going through a difficult transition period be- fore gaining acceptance. For the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Author- ity (CLOCA), the turning point came in 1954, arriving with all of the force of a hurricane. CLOCA information officer James Cook described some of the important details of the agency including the dramatic event that lead to its present day status, in a speech to Bowmanville's Rotary Club last Thursday. There were few develop- ments in planning policies and even less in conservation concepts which would affect the average person until Hurricane Hazel hit the pro- vince, Mr. Cook indicated. Destroying houses, property and even some lives, the storm did more damage in Ontario than any previous natural occurrence. Until the holocaust hit, the provincial government was unconcerned with the weather's effect on the environment, he said. The extent of damage done in the storm called for a review of the conservation authorities' powers to cover the prospect a storm of its size happening again. Providing the degree to which people were at the mercy of the weather, it also helped to loosen the government's purse strings in provincial conserva- tion, he added. Preserving Uniqueness Ontario formed its first conservation branch in the 1940's, to promote the wise use of renewable natural re- sources within its boundaries. Problems of erosion, deple- tion of forests and a wide number of other difficulties facing the authority are treat- Automobile WLor pmim1 - Preioói Adelden - No Previous Driv - Traffic Violations ... then contact an in will provide insuranc drive Contact: LAR 623-2 ed through a broad under- standing and knowledge of effective land management, the conservationist said. CLOCA carries on a concen- trated program in close co- operation with the Ministry of Natural Resources, aimed at preserving the status of their land, increasing the forest cover and maintaining various wildlife populations he said. Concern with the mainten- ance of unique land designa- tions is another item which comes under CLOCA's juris- diction, Mr. Cook told the club. With their natural beauty still intact, important landmarks within the area are kept in shape to show any of its special characteristics. Tougher Land Control Since conservation planning was revised to provide more stringent control of the land, developers, corporations and even individuals are required to meet higher standards set by the authority. Before any property within municipal boundaries is allowed to have its status changed, CLOCA evaluates the plans and recomtmends either approval or rejection based on the suitability of the proposal to the,.type of land. While the benefits to the area are clear enough from the government perspective, to a developer who is expect- ing a go-ahead on a sub- division proposal, conserva- tion requirements often appear as a block to progress. But the overall reason for establishing the 38 authorities now operating in Ontario was positive, the CLOCA spokes- man emphasized. Advising and giving assistance to landowners is as important in the conservation agency as any of their objectives. Covering the area as far west as Ajax, north to the Township of Scugog and east to Newcastle Village, the authority maintains 12 differ- ent properties throughout the year. Among the areas in the eastern section are the Ennis- killen Conservation Area, Stephen's Gulch, Hampton Pond and the Bowmanville Harbor. Most of the lands maintain- ed by CLOCA are open to the public, providing lots of space for various activities during the day. There are good trails for hiking, room for almost any recreation, places for picnics and other facilities for spending an enjoyable day outdoors. Kindergarten Age Stil Stands in Admission Rule There were no changes as a kindergartens in the board's result of a discussion ofjurisdiction. kindergarten admissionre But the administrative quirements by board of educa- poi rt tion representatives last Bawmanville trustee week. Doing a complete circle tobardetompsonedte bring the dialogue right back otr t kno exce to where it had begun, the ta heran hicde- board agreed to allow only cidefwhetherarcidi children five years of age on ehiger k indergrten or before December 31 into rg ens ih od allow exceptional children to advance ta their own level could be made, however, Mr. T Tompson added. Br ighton board member Doug Gat questioned whether th boaird helieved that the egieor was a magie figure. or beThe loss of a year of classy-oom instruction because ling Expermenïgce a regulation restricts admis- sion to cildren born after the deadine was a shame, the s Brighton trustee said. Looking for direction on the nsurance agency that poicy proposai, Director of ce for all cars and Education Frank Thom asked ers.the board if the option parents ors. had of taking requests for ZRY SHANK exemption ta the rule before the board woud end. The board's answer' was to lapprove a motion allowing no exceptions ta the age restrict- ion Futrined Bowmanville's Bantam Girls Softball team won the season's championship trophy with a score of 9 - 6 in the final game of the series against Orono. The team, shown above with the award includes, left to right, (top) Assistant Coach, Mrs. Lee Leavis, Diane Hancock, Wendy Storey, Tammy Hawrychuk, Darcy Bissonette, Shelley Adams, Coach, Mrs. J. Dell (below) Beth Leavis, Robin Hayes, Kelly Adams (Capt.), Angela Dell and Leanne Bamsey. Cble Cast Listings Wednesday, Sept. 7th 2:00 Whitby Then & Now with Brian Winter & Jim Quail 2:30 What To Look for when Buying Beef 3:30 Expression, with Mr. Lloyd Morrison 4:00 Energy & Its Conser- vation 4:30 Flower Arranging with Mr. Gord Wick 5:00 Sign Off Thursday, Sept. 8th 2:00 Energy & Its Conser- vation 2:30 Hatha Yoga 3:00 Durham Dialogue with Host: Jim Kirkconnell 3:30 Conception 4:00 Regional Skate Board Finals from Donevan Arena 6:00 Sign Off Friday, Sept. 9th 2:00 Regional Skate Board Finals from Donevan Arena 4:00 What Does the Bible Say? 4:30 Whitby Then & Now 5:00 What to Look For When Buying Beef 6:00 Whitby Report with Mike Burgess & Steve Porter 6:30 Sign Off Monday, Sept. 12th 4:00 What Role Government Can Play in your Business 4:30 Jean Chretien Address 5:30 Evening Report with Bill Jeanes, Dave Stewart and Canada Manpower Report with Dorothy Brown 6:00 To Be Announced 6:30 Expression with Mr. Lloyd Morrison 7:00 Flower Arranging with Mr. Gord Wick 8:00 Whitby Council Meeting Coverage 11:00 Sign Off Tuesday, Sept. 13th 2:00 Whitby Council Meeting Highlights 5:00 Expression 5:30 Evening Report 6:00 To Be Announced 6:30 Vita Italiana with Ercole Foresta 7:30 What Role Government Can Play in Your Business 8:00 Hatha Yoga with Jan Hewlett 9:00 Sign Off NOTE: Al programs are subject to change without notice. Advertising... helps you judge good from bad. 'E'il Environmental Hearings on Port Granby Uranium Refinery A federal Environmental Assessment Panel is currently examining the environmental impact of a proposai by Eldorado Nuclear Limited for the construction of a uranium refinery at Port Granby, Ontarno, 9 miles west of Port Hope. Al members of the public are encouraged to par- ticipate in this examination. The Assessment and Review Process The federal Environmental Assessment and Review S-de,,vas etablished on Aprli., 1974, n response ta a Cabinet decision, to nct as a formai reviewmng agency for those federal projects considered by the initiating departments to have potentially significant environmental impacts. Federal projects are considered to be those that are initiated by federal departments and agencies; those for which federal funds are solicited and those in- volving federal property. This definition covers those projects that may originate outside the federal govern- ment but involve a particular federal department through funding or property considerations. In such cases, the federal department sponsoring the project is responsible for the environmental assessment. Al federal organizations are bound by the Cabinet deci- sion except proprietary crown corporations and regulatory agencies which are invited, rather than directed, to participate. in the process. The Assessment Panel An Environmental Assessment Panel is a small body of experts formed ta review the environmental conse- quences and related social and economic impacts of a specific project and its alternatives, and to evaluate the significance of the environmental impacts that might result from implementing the project. The chairman of the panel estabiished to review a project reports to the Minister of Fisheries and the Environment. A project submitted for panel review may not be carried out until a decision has been reached on panel recommendations. The Project The proposed refinery will have a capacity of 9,000 metric tons natural uranium in the form of uranium hexafluoride (UF6). The refinery will process ore con- centrates (yellow-cake) primarily from mines located in Ontario to produce uranium hexafluoride for export. Uranium hexafluoride is the feedstock for uranium enrichment plants which do not currently exist in Canada since the Candu reactor does not require enriched uranium. In July 1975, the company submitted the project for review under the federal Environmental Assessment and Review Process. A federal working group was formed by the Panel in September 1975 to produce draft guidelines for the preparation of an environmental impact statement. The finalized guidelines were issued by the Panel to the company in June 1976, and tnese are available to the public. Detailed environmental impact studies have been carried out on the proposed site at Port Granby. Site selection studies had previously been carried out and involved consideration of 15 potentiai sites. ... Fisheries Pêches and Environment et Environnement Canada Canada The Company has now filed with the Panel an Environmental Impact Statement and a comprehensive public and technical review is being carried out. Public Hearings The first phase of public hearings on the Eldorado Nuclear proposal will begin September 27, 1977 and will serve to identify public concerns about the project and to clarify and identify any deficiencies in the Environmental Impact Statement filed by the company. The second set of hearings will involve an in-depth exarrmhatiorn of issues identified in the first phase. The second set of the hearings wil be held at a later date. The exact timing depends largely on the deficiencies identified, if any, and the length of time required to satisfy those deficiencies Public Hearings Procedures The following procedures have been established for Phase I hearings: 1. Those individuals or groups intending to present oral or written statements or briefs should register with the Panel Secretary, Mr. M. Warder, by calling or writing the Federai Environmental Assessment Review Office, Ottawa, K1A OH3, (819) 997-1000. 2. The Secretary will attempt to schedule presenta- tions at a time convenient to individual speakers, proyLded sufficient notice of intent is given. 3. Opportunity will be made available for those who have not registered but wish to give brief, informai statements of concern or opinion to the Panel. 4. Following each presentation, members of the Panel and Panel staff will question the speaker. In addi- tion, anyone in attendance may ask questions of the speaker in order to amplify or clarify his statement. 5. Written briefs should be submitted in advance of the hearings so that copies may be made and distri- buted to the Panel and to ail those registered as speakers or who wish to obtain copies. 6. Speakers will be advised, in advance, of the date and time of their presentation and will be given a complete copy of the schedule for the hearings on the understanding that it will be subject to change depending on the actual progress of the hearings. Procedures for Phase Il hearings will be announced later. Public Hearings Bow manville Place: Flying Dutchman Motor Inn Times: Tuesday, Sept. 27 7 10 pm Wednesday and Thursday Sept 28,29 1:30 5pm 7 10 pm Village of Newcastle Place: TownHall Auditorium Times: Tuesday, October 4. 7 loprn Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 5,6 1:30 - 5pm 7 -10 pm Championship Bantam Girls Softball Team E E 101111Ei