Notice of Determination

March 2, 2023

The authorities determined that the proposed ‘Construction of a Land Based Test Facility' project 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

In making this determination, mitigation measures were associated with the following components which may be affected by the various activities related to the project:

• Atmosphere
• Surface Water
• Ground Water
• Soils and Geology
• Ambient Noise
• Terrestrial Animals and Habitat
• Aquatic Animals and Habitat
• Vegetation
• Species at Risk
• Migratory Birds
• Socio-economic, culture and heritage
• Health and Safety

The authorities 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.