Notice of Determination

Charlottetown – August 7, 2023 – The Charlottetown Airport Authority has determined that the proposed Air Canada New Type I and Type IV Glycol Storage System 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; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Construction Risk Mitigation Measures will include the following:

• Rubbish, demolition debris, and waste materials will not be buried on site.
• Construction and demolition debris and waste materials will be disposed of and recycled in an appropriate manner in accordance with Provincial Waste Management Regulations and Municipal laws and policies.
• All machinery will be in good working order and not leaking fuels or lubricants.
• Idling of equipment and vehicles will be limited to the extent necessary.
• Food scraps and garbage will not be left at the work site.
• Construction personnel will be responsible for reporting any unusual materials unearthed during construction activities.
  • In those situations where the find is believed to be an archaeological resource, the contractor will immediately stop work in the vicinity of the find and notify Air Canada project manager, who will contact the Airport Authority. Works can only resume in the vicinity of the find when authorized by the Airport Authority.
• Contractor will keep an emergency spill kit on site, complete with containment and absorbent materials (absorbent pads, booms, containers) for the scale of the project and will be readily available to work crews to carry out emergency spill clean-up. Contractor staff is training in emergency spill response.
• Machinery will be washed, refueled and serviced off site.
• Work will be completed in such a way as to prevent any deleterious substances from entering watercourses (the nearest mapped watercourse is approximately 1 km from the work area).
• The environmental concrete apron associated with the JetA1 fuel transfer area drains to an oil-water separator and is equipped with an emergency shut off valve in the event of a large spill.
• A licensed, experienced and reputable storage tank contractor will be used to complete the project.
• All necessary precautions will be taken to avoid spills and contamination to the soil and water when handling petroleum products or other chemicals.
• All spills or leaks will be promptly contained, cleaned up, and reported to the 24-Hour Environmental Emergencies Report System (1-800-565-1633).

Health and Safety:

• Site access will be restricted to authorized construction personnel and authorized visitors.
• Workers in contact with hazardous materials will be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment and awareness training.
• Proper safety procedures will be followed for the duration of the project as per applicable municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Employees will be trained in health and safety protocols (e.g. safe work practices, emergency response).

The Charlottetown Airport Authority is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Charlottetown Airport 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.