Notice of Determination

September 29, 2020 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Department of National Defence has determined that the proposed project, Install Beaver Control Structures, South Escarpment Stillwaters, 5 Wing Goose Bay, Happy Valley, Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:
· impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
· Indigenous Community Engagement;
· public participation;
· technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

The Department of National Defence is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Department of National Defence 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.