Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Remedial activities at a site impacted by Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) – Garrison Wainwright

July 31, 2024 — 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 August 10, 2024 to:
Stefanie Goure, Senior Environmental Advisor
Mailing Address:  DLE, Canadian Army, NDHQ – 101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0K2
E-mail:  stefanie.goure@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed to begin remediation of a site impacted by a release of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) foam. The contaminants of concern are Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS). Preliminary remedial activities will include excavation and treatment of 50-200 cubic meters of soil from the project site. Soil will be excavated and moved to an indoor location for treatment. Project activities will begin in summer 2024. Further delineation and remedial activities may continue in subsequent years.