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In addition, all the practicable environmental mitigation measures recommended by the final Environmental Impact Assessment Report on the proposed fuel facility, and by the Provisional Airport Authority's own cetacean expert, will be implemented by the Authority or other parties under its supervision.

Today's gazettal of approval for the project follows extensive consultations with environmental and other groups, including the Advisory Council on the Environment, the Airport Consultative Committee, the Legislative Council's Panel on Environmental Affairs and consideration by the Executive Council.

Meanwhile, the notice of authorisation and the plan relating to the undertaking can be seen on the notice boards at the following locations:-

Tung Chung Rural Committee Office;

Ma Tau Wan, Tung Chung;

Tuen Mun Rural Committee;

Tai O Rural Committee;

Sha Lo Wan Village Office;

San Tau Village; and

San Tau Village Office.

The plan can also be seen at the Lands Department's Survey and Mapping Office, 14th floor, Murray Building, Garden Road; the Island District Office, 20th floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central; and the Tuen Mun District Office, second floor, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun.

Any person who considers that his interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and sea-bed involved will be affected, may submit a written claim for compensation to the Director of Lands on or before April 13, 1996.

He should state in his submission the sum of money that he is willing to accept in full and final settlement of his claim and submit particulars to substantiate his claim.

End/Thursday, April 13, 1995