Notice of Determination

Saint John, New Brunswick – February 19, 2021 – The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has determined that the proposed project Container Village 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 taken into account for this determination are:

  • Notify any private businesses on or adjacent to the project site prior to the commencement of the project.
  • Ensure that all trucks are road worthy, and that drivers observe all speed and weight limits on site.
  • Proper safety procedures must be followed for the duration of the project as per applicable municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.
  • Employees will be trained in health and safety protocols (e.g. safe work space practice, emergency response).
  • Site access must be restricted to authorized visitors.
  • A perimeter fence/barrier should be erected around the construction site to eliminate potential for human and wildlife injury and to physically and visually delineate limits of the construction site boundaries and reduce chances of unintentional offsite trespass.
  • Ensure that all waste material will be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner, and in accordance with provincial, territorial, municipal legislation.
  • Any waste (demolition materials, recyclables and hazardous) shall be removed and placed into suitable lidded containers or bins as it is generated. Bins are to be clearly labelled. No Temporary storage of waste outside of approved container will be allowed.
  • During the transportation of wastes, bins must be covered to ensure that wastes do not escape and pollute roadways, public lands or private property.
  • At no time shall wastes and/or volatile materials (including but not limited to mineral spirits, oil or paint thinner) be disposed of into waterways/ditches, storm or sanitary sewers. All construction material/debris entering the marine environment will be immediately retrieved and disposed of in a provincially approved manner.
  • After completion of Project construction activities, the Contractor shall remove any trash and debris from the work site and areas to be restored. This includes all man-made materials and construction debris that may be left on the site.
  • Protect catch basins and manholes from sediment and debris (e.g. using silt filters). Permanent surface water quality treatment, such as oil/water separators (if not already present), should be build-in/integrated into the existing storm water system.
  • Drains, outfall, oil/water separator shall be cleaned regularly. Domestic and canteen/food truck wastewater should be discharged only after proper treatment.
  • Ensure Contractor has an emergency response plan to control any fuel spills, which will include having on site appropriate spill response equipment readily available for immediate deployment. All spills and releases must be reported to the relevant federal, provincial, or territorial government departments. The emergency response plan must include the appropriate phone number for reporting releases in the area as well as phone numbers for local authorities (Police or Fire departments).
  • All spills or leaks must be promptly contained, cleaned up, and reported to the Environmental Emergencies Report System (506-473-7744).
  • Machinery must be checked for leakage of lubricants or fuel.
  • Refueling should not occur on site.
  • On-site crews must have emergency spill clean-up equipment, adequate for the activity involved, on-site. Spill equipment will include, as a minimum, at least one 250L (i.e. 55 gallon) overpak spill kit containing items to prevent a spill from spreading: absorbent booms, pillows, and mats; rubber gloves; and plastic disposal bags.
  • Ensure that there will not be excessive noise generate from the project outside normal working hours for the duration of the project.
  • Ensure that there will not be any excessive dust produced from vehicles travelling on gravel surfaces that will have an impact on adjacent residences and businesses.
  • Idling of equipment and vehicles is to be limited to the extent necessary.
  • Best practices to minimize noise including equipment muffling.
  • Contractors shall ensure that food scraps and garbage are not to be left at the work site (immediately dispose of food scraps in a properly secured waste receptacle).
  • All work is to be conducted in accordance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act, which outlines that no migratory bird nests or eggs will be moved or obstructed during the construction or operational phase of the project. Should construction be planned between April and August, a site visit and/or nest survey could be required to ensure no impact to migratory birds or species at risk. Should additional migratory birds or species at risk be identified on or near the project site, additional migration measures (e.g. timing or buffers) and federal/provincial coordination may be required.
  • Wildlife and species at risk presence or activities within the project site should be monitored during all phases of the project. Should any nests, den, burrow or species of concern be identified as a result (e.g. roosting bats, barn swallows), buffers shall be applied and maintained and/or protection measures may need to be implemented, as per applicable regulations or laws.

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 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.

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