Notice of Determination for Pelican Lake Farms - farm site development

April 5, 2023 - Indigenous Services Canada and Prairies Canada have determined that the proposed Pelican Lake Farms - farm site development is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:
-no comments were received from the public about the project
-mitigation measures are required

Implementation of the following mitigation measures is required for the project:

-compliance with the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations
-All waste materials will be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner and in accordance with provincial and municipal legislation.
-Careful maintenance and monitoring of all equipment will be carried out to minimize the risk of spills or leaks of petroleum based products. Refueling is done at lease 30m from water body and on impermeable surface. The contractor will have an emergency response plan to manage fuel spills. All spills must be reported to relevant federal, provincial and municipal government departments.
-All equipment must be properly maintained and equipped with standard air emissions equipment.
-Site access will be restricted to authorized workers only.
-Project activities will comply with the provincial and federal Occupational health and safety requirements.
-In addition to these mitigation measures, please ensure that the project meets or exceeds all municipal, provincial and federal laws, codes, standards as applicable.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Prairies Canada (PC) are satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. If applicable, environmental effects that are within provincial jurisdiction would be addressed through provincial regulations. Therefore, ISC and PC 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.