Notice of Determination

North Vancouver, B.C. – September 14, 2023 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed 2023 Maintenance Dredging Program located at 1995 West 1st Street in North Vancouver is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects; or

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
• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• The works will not deposit a deleterious substance in water inhabited by fish, or affect fish or fish habitat in a manner contrary to the Fisheries Act.
• A qualified environmental professional will be retained to monitor works and activities with the potential to negatively affect fish or fish habitat
• Interested Indigenous groups will be invited to monitor and be present on the Project site during ground disturbing activities
• There will be no in-water works during the fisheries sensitive period from March 1 to August 15, inclusive
• All construction debris and waste materials will be collected in the immediate working area and disposed of at an appropriately licensed facility
• All construction equipment will be environmentally clean and properly maintained to prevent spills, invasive species, and noxious weeds

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority 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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