Notice of Determination

Vancouver, B.C. – May 1, 2024 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Submarine Fibre Optic Telecommunication Cables – Extension, located in Burrard Inlet 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 Indigenous groups who participated in the review of the Project Permit PER No. 20-208. Indigenous groups raised a comment relating to the status of the works under the original permit.

The amendment was posted to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry on March 15, 2024 for public comment. No comments were received.

Mitigation measures and/or permit conditions taken into account in making the determination include:

• Mitigation measures and permit conditions that were part of the project and environmental review of Project Permit PER No. 20-208

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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