Notice of Determination

Quebec – February 18, 2022 – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Infrastructure extension – Mgezo Street is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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

• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• ensure that construction site vehicles are in good working order to limit air and noise emissions;
• use a water-based dust suppressant on temporary access roads to limit the emission of dust particles when work site vehicles pass by;
• do not allow unnecessary idling of construction vehicles;
• limit intensive construction activities before 8:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. where possible ;
• provide liaison between the public and project officials to address potential noise issues;
• provide an oil spill emergency kit at all times at machinery storage and refuelling areas
• establish an oil spill alert structure and post it clearly on the work site;
• cover the ground with a geomembrane in areas designated for the storage of materials and hydrocarbons;
• do not accumulate waste in the open air, but place it in containers with lids;
• place drums and containers containing hydrocarbons or other hazardous products in a bin or between berms that can collect 110% of the volume of the stored reserves;
• ensure that the bins are present in sufficient number for the volume of waste produced and install them in the appropriate places;
• to the extent possible, minimize deforestation and land clearing at the site of the planned work;
• keep machinery away from water bodies, watercourses and wetlands.
• carry out clearing work in the fall or winter period to avoid nesting and brood-rearing activities;
• preferably, avoid the period between mid-April and end of August to protect the nesting of migratory birds;
• check for the presence of nests in trees at all times.
   

Indigenous Services Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Indigenous Services Canada may 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