The Sept-Îles Port Authority has determined that the proposed renovation of the Mgr-Blanche terminal project 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 knowledge;

•    community knowledge;

•    comments received from the public;

•    expert opinion from other federal departments

•    technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

The mitigation measures considered for this determination are for the following elements:

•   sediments, soils, water and air quality;

•   avian fauna and migratory birds;

•   aquatic fauna and environmental noise.

The Port of Sept-Iles is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Therefore, the Port of Sept-Iles may authorize the project to be carried out on its territory.