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Notice of Determination

Pulteney Point – March 26, 2026 – The Canadian Coast Guard has determined that the proposed Pulteney Point Tower Install is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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^[1] taken into account for this determination are:

• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn while working with potentially contaminated soil. This inclues:

• Gloves
• Eye protection
• Work pants (not shorts)

• Do not stockpile contaminated soil near water sources.
• Stockpiles should be covered at the end of every workday to prevent leeching and runoff.
• Thoroughly wash hands prior to ingesting food and at the end of every work day.
• Only disturb soil that is necessary for the completion of work
• Any disturbed soil which is not being placed back in the area which it came from must be removed from site and disposed of at the appropriate facility
• If it is determined that soil will need to be removed from the site, follow appropriate TDG protocols and dispose of at an appropriate licensed facility with the capacity to accept contaminated soils.
• If it is necessary to drive over soft soils, consider laying plywood sheets or rubber mats.
• Avoid repeated tracking over soils where practicable.

• Implement the Spill Response Plan in the event of a spill (Section 8.5.2).
• The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act apply to all handling and storage of hazardous materials. All relevant current safety data sheets will be readily available for the site and kept up to date as required by regulation.
• All necessary precautions will be taken to prevent and reduce the spillage, misplacement, or loss of fuels and other hazardous materials.
• Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas, away from fuel storage and is prohibited during refueling.
• Crews responsible for fuel handling will be trained in WHMIS and will be aware of contingency plans in advance of potential spills of hazardous materials.
• Designated fueling areas will be used for construction equipment at least 50 meters away from water bodies.
• Avoid conducting work at dusk, dawn or after dark to avoid unnatural lighting which may impact nocturnal species or migrating birds.
• When not in use, place drip trays under machinery to prevent accidental release of oil/grease into the environment.

 

The Canadian Coast Guard is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Canadian Coast Guard 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.