Archived - CFS Leitrim - Relocation of Beverage Rosette Antennas

Reasons for a Federal Assessment
Project Description
Final Decision

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Reference Numbers

Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry: 09-01-51735
Department of National Defence: R.010102.005

Environmental Assessment Type

Screening

Responsible or Regulated Authorities

Department of National Defence

Reasons for a Federal Assessment

On November 17, 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.

Project Description (as posted in the Notice of Commencement)

Due to the possible future realignment of Leitrim Road and DND Operations CFS Leitrim will be relocating two (2) Beverage rosette antennas. Both antennas, one located south of Leitrim road and one located north of Leitrim road, will be moved to an area in northern part of the Leitrim site that has been designated for the antennas. The scope of the project will therefore include: - Site preparation - Dismantling and decommissioning of Beverage rosette antennas in their current locations - Relocation of the Beverage rosette antennas - Construction of the Beverage rosette antennas in the new location - Continued operation and maintenance of the antennas Project Schedule Commencement of the work, including site preparation, will occur winter 2010.

Final Decision

A decision was taken on October 28, 2010 and was that the authority may exercise any power or perform any duty or function with respect to the project because, after taking into consideration the screening report and taking into account the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures, the authority is of the opinion that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.