Notice of Determination for The Key First Nation Firehall Project

 

March 4, 2026 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Key First Nation Firehall project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 

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

 

-The Key First Nation has authorized the project by Band Council Resolution, and its membership will benefit from the project

-no comments were received from the public about the project

-mitigation measures are required for the project

 

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

1. The project shall proceed in the manner described in the ISC Project Description form, dated February 3, 2026, Simple Environmental Review report (BCL Engineering Ltd., dated February 4, 2026), and other supporting documents. The Proponent will immediately notify ISC of any changes to the proposed project for approval.
2. Relevant permits and approvals will be obtained before undertaking any work. It is the Proponent's responsibility to meet all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations that apply to the proposed project. This Notice of Determination does not apply to ancillary features associated with this development that were not included in the Project Description form.
3. All work will be carried out in accordance with the Migratory Bird Convention Act and applicable regulations.
   • If topsoil stripping activities are completed within the active nesting period of the region (late April - late August), a pre-disturbance survey will be conducted prior to determine the presence of any nesting birds.
   • The inspection will occur within 7 days of the start of construction activities and will consist of a visual and auditory inspection to assess breeding activity within and surrounding the project area.
   • If any nests or dwelling are discovered or breeding bird activities are observed indicating the proximity of a nest, mitigation procedures and setbacks specific to the observed species will be implemented.
4. Construction activities will be restricted to daytime hours.
5. Erosion and sediment control measures will be utilized to limit and contain the impacted areas during construction.
6. After construction, all disturbed areas will be seeded to reestablish vegetative growth equal to that of the surrounding area.
7. The contractor will have an emergency response plan that will be implemented in the event of an accidental spill. The contractor will utilize spill prevention procedures and spill kits will be present at the site during construction.
8. Materials imported to site (e.g., gravel for the site roadway surfacing and crushed rock for placement around the wells and well control building) will be inspected prior to placement to confirm absence of any potential contaminants.
9. Equipment idling will be kept to a minimum throughout the duration of construction.
10. The contractor will be required to dispose of all waste generated during construction at appropriate registered off-reserve disposal facilities.

 

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.