Notice of Determination

June 20, 2024 – ADM Aéroports de Montréal has determined that the proposed project for the for the addition of a storage space for Ground Service Equipment (SGE) at YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects by applying the mitigation measures planned for the project.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures listed below;
• Community knowledge;
• Indigenous knowledge and impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples.

Mitigation measures considered for this determination and that will be put in place are:

Air quality

• Keep rolling stock in optimal working order
• Limit the idling of rolling stock
• Watering and sweeping/vacuuming of surfaces to avoid dust emissions from vehicle traffic and sawing, crushing and other work

Water quality

• Install sediment barriers to prevent the infiltration of suspended solids into stormwater
• Recover and treat water from broom trucks

Soil quality

• Avoid storing contaminated materials directly on the ground, even if it is temporary, so as not to contaminate the existing soil and water.
• Characterize the excavated soils.
• Manage, if necessary, contaminated soil in accordance with applicable regulations.

Quality of fauna and flora

• Inspect shrubland areas (mainly invasive alien species or IAS) for the absence of nests or susceptible species.
• Manage EEE in accordance with applicable regulations.

Accordingly, ADM Aéroports de Montréal may exercise its powers to enable the project to be carried out.