Notice of Determination

Delta, B.C. – Jan 4, 2024 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Stautlo property renovation located at 9829 River Road is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The 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

Best efforts were made to consult with Katzie First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation, Kwikwetlem First Nation, Musqueam Indian Band, Semiahmoo First Nation, S'ólhTéméxw Stewardship Alliance, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. No comments relating to the project were received from Indigenous groups.

The project was posted to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry on October 25, 2023 for public comment. No comments were received.

Mitigation measures taken into account in making the determination include:

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• All works will be carried out in accordance with the construction environmental management plan
• A chance find procedure will be developed for the project, be available in the immediate working area, and project personnel will be trained on response procedures in the event that archaeological resources are encountered
• Any suspected contaminated materials will be contained, tested and disposed of at appropriate licensed off-site facilities
• 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
• All construction debris and waste materials will be collected in the immediate working area and disposed of at an appropriately licensed facility
• A spill prevention, containment and clean-up plan will be developed for the project, be available in the immediate working area, and project personnel will be trained on spill prevention, containment, and clean-up
• All construction equipment will be environmentally clean and properly maintained to prevent spills, invasive species, and noxious weeds

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

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