PUBLIC NOTICE

Modification to the ice booms in the Canal de Beauharnois – PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED

April 30 2021 – Transport Canada must determine whether the proposed modification to the ice booms in the Canal de Beauharnois is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Transport Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by May 31st 2021 to: aea-eaa@tc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The project consists of modifying the ice booms at km 10 and 15 in the Beauharnois Canal. There will be the replacement of the floating components (pontoons and buoys) with more secure components: yellow colors, with reflective bands and flashing lights. There is no change of place or number of floats. The components will be mounted on the bank with a barge and attached to the existing anchors.