August 18, 2023 – The National Research Council has determined that the proposed underground fuel storage tank removal located at the NRC Montreal Road Campus, building m19 in Ottawa is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Mitigation measures will be implemented for soil, soil and groundwater management, accidents and malfunctions.

The National Research Council is satisfied that carrying out the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.  Therefore, the National Research Council 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.