NOTICE OF DETERMINATION

Halifax (Nova Scotia) – May 3, 2024 – Halifax Port Authority, Transport Canada, and Infrastructure Canada, have determined that the Boat School at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects with mitigation measure as outlined in their evaluation and can therefore proceed.

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.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• Implement a Sediment Control Plan to minimize sedimentation of the waterbody during all phases of the work.
• Project will be monitored for unexpected objects such as artifacts.
• Implementation of a site specific spill prevention and response plan.   
• Establishment of a marine mammal safety zone to protect sensitive marine mammals during pile driving. 
• Project activity in the water will be coordinated with the HPA Harbour Master to prevent impacts to navigation.

Halifax Port Authority, Transport Canada, and Infrastructure Canada are satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the authorities 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.