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BUSINESS AND CONSUMER SERVICES--NEW DIRECTORY TO ASSIST PUBLIC ----------------------------------------------------------------- It is now easier for Nova Scotians to obtain information on the various permits, approvals and licences issued by the provincial government. Business and Consumer Services Minister Sandy Jolly said the new permits, approvals and licences (PAAL) directory is a source of information that had long been asked for by Nova Scotians. "The provincial government has over 275 permits, approvals and licences yet until now, there was never a comprehensive source of basic information, such as where do I get the permit? How much does it cost?" she said. The PAAL directory is available on the Internet at www.gov.ns.ca/bacs/acns/paal.htm and is also for sale on diskette at the Nova Scotia Government Bookstore. "Because this is such an important source of public information, and because of the impact permits and licences have on business operations, we are offering diskettes free of charge to regional libraries and regional economic development agencies throughout the province," the minister said. "This directory is easy to use and provides information on all the permits, approvals and licences of all government departments and some agencies and boards, from Agriculture to the Utility Review Board. The information includes who needs the licence, where it can be obtained and the fee, if any," Ms. Jolly said. "An excellent search feature is included to make it even easier to find details about a particular permit or licence." -30- Contact: David MacNeil 424-2933 mfm Feb. 5, 1997 11:30 a.m.