Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Ceri Military Base Gravel Pads Compounds – Task Force Latvia (TFL)

November 19, 2023 — The Department of National Defence must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the Department of National Defence is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by December 8, 2023 to:
Jean-Michel Maneno, Local Environmental Specialist Staff
Mailing Address:  NDHQ – 101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0K2
E-mail:  Jean-Michel.ManenoKichumu@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project. This project consists of the execution of the work, the provision of materials and the labor necessary for the construction of three gravel pads of 0.5 hectares, 1.3 hectares and 1.5 hectares in size. The work will include deforestation, surface digging, clearing, stripping, leveling, as well as building up and compacting each layer of gravel. This space will serve as parking areas, vehicle storage and equipment.