Notice of Determination

Vancouver, B.C. – July 20, 2021 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Viterra Pacific Terminals New Revetment Slope located at 1803 Stewart Street, Vancouver, BC is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples
• Indigenous knowledge
• Community knowledge
• Comments received from the public
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• All works will be carried out in accordance with the construction environmental management plan
• A qualified environmental professional will be retained to monitor works and activities with the potential to negatively affect fish or fish habitat
• An archaeological chance find procedure will be implemented in the event that archaeological resources are encountered
• The works will not deposit a deleterious substance in water inhabited by fish, or affect fish or fish habitat in a manner contrary to the Fisheries Act
• There will be no in-water works during the fisheries sensitive period from March 1 to August 15, inclusive
• Soils and other materials brought to the site will be clean and free of environmental contamination, invasive species, and noxious weeds
• All construction debris and waste materials will be collected in the immediate working area and disposed of at an appropriately licensed facility

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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