Archived - Aircraft Arrestor Systems (AAS) Modernization Project - 3 Wing Bagotville, QC.
Bagotville, Base des Forces canadiennes (QC)
Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision
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Reference Number
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 09-01-50118
Environmental Assessment Type
Screening
Responsible or Regulated Authorities
Department of National Defence
Reasons for a Federal Assessment
On July 27, 2009, it was determined that an environmental assessment was required in relation to the project because Department of National Defence was the proponent for the project and considered providing financial assistance to the proponent.
Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)
The Aircraft Arrestor System (AAS) Modernization project will streamline configuration management for mobile and fixed systems at numerous Air Force Wings and Forward Operating Locations (FOL) decreasing maintenance costs, reducing training times, ensuring commonality, and providing higher margins of safety. Individual EAs will be produced for each of the Wings and FOLs as required under the Act. The proposed works at 3 Wing Bagotville will support the bases operational and training requirements and will include fixed pit installations, computerized barrier arresting systems and roller sheave foundations.
Final Decision
On July 6, 2012, the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 came into force which replaced the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. As a result, there is no longer a requirement to complete the environmental assessment of this project.
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