Notice of Determination

Gatineau – April 3, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canda has determined that the proposed North Caribou Lake Lot Servicing is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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

• comments received from the public; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• Vegetation Clearing will be completed outside of Migratory Bird nesting season (Mid-April to Late August in the region);
• Pollution Control measures will be implemented to reduce and control contamination to soil and groundwater associated with maintenance and re-fueling of equipment, storage of hazardous materials, sampling of ponded water prior to dewatering (if applicable) and testing imported soils, fill or aggregates prior to backfilling.  Refueling will be done at least 30 m from a waterbody.  An emergency response plan to manage fuel spill will be developed and all spill will be reported to the Ontario Spills Action Centre;
• Project activities will comply with provincial and federal Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Best Management Practices will be implemented to address and respond to potential environment effects on Archeological/Cultural resources.

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 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.