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Periglacial Geomorphology and ground ice investigation in the Haughton impact structure area, Devon Island, Nunavut (149752)
Proposal Status: Conformity Determination Issued
Project Overview
Type of application: Renewal
Proponent name: Shamus Duff
Company: University of Western Ontario
Schedule:
Start Date: 2022-07-02
End Date: 2022-07-16
Operation Type: Seasonal
Project Description:
The objective of this project is to investigate the periglacial landscapes in and near the Haughton Impact Structure, within a comparative planetary framework. Glacier valleys, ground ice patterned ground, polygons and gullies will be stuidied using airborne and satellite images, sampled in the field and analyzed in a laboratory. Water (ice), when buried or underground, is an important paleo-indicator which could help clarify postglacial periglacial dynamics in arid and cold environments, either in the Arctic or on Mars.
Personnel:
Persons: 20
Days: 14
Project Map
List of all project geometries:
ID Geometry Location Name
8662 point Haughton River Valley Camp
8663 polygon Haughton Crater Area (big polygon); Orbiter Lake and Lake Comet (small circles)
Planning Regions:
Kivalliq
Affected Areas and Land Types
Inuit Owned Surface Lands
Settlement Area
North Baffin Planning Region
Project Land Use and Authorizations
Project Land Use
Scientific Research
Licensing Agencies
NWB: Approval to Use Water/Deposit Water Without a Licence
NRI: Scientific Research Licence
QIA: Exemption Certificate
NIRB: Screening Decision Report
Other Licensing Requirements
No data found.
Material Use
Equipment
Type Quantity Size Use
Kawasaki Bayou 2 1.75x1.0x1.0 m, 185 kg Travelling to sites too far to be accessed by walking
Honda Generator 1 0.5x0.3x0.4 m, 22 kg Powering and charging electronic equipment
Coleman Stoves 2 0.6x0.1x0.3 m, 6 kg Cooking food and boiling water
Badger Auger 1 0.5x0.4x0.4 For accessing deeper (~1 m) soil horizons
Portable Drill 1 1 m 30 kg Small man portable CRREL drill for shallow soil drilling. (max depth is 2.5 m)
Ground Penetrating Radar 1 40 kg This is a passive instrument to look at underground ice with antennas.
Fuel Use
Type Container(s) Capacity UOM Use
Propane 3 7 Gallons For stoves
Aviation fuel 4 55 Gallons To refuel plane
Gasoline 10 20 Lbs refuel generator and ATV's
Hazardous Material and Chemical Use
Type Container(s) Capacity UOM Use
No records found.
Water Consumption
Daily Amount (m3) Retrieval Method Retrieval Location
0 Collected from Haughton River Haughton River
Waste and Impacts
Environmental Impacts
Environmental impacts are expected to be minimal. Any combustible waste will be preferably be transported back to Resolute or incinerated on site. Greywater will be contained in a sump far (1 km) from any streams. Before leaving we make sure that the sump pits is refilled and in general leave no trace behind.
Waste Management
Waste Type Quantity Generated Treatement Method Disposal Method
Sewage (human waste) 10 kg/day Then transport remaining non-combustible material to PCSP Combusted on site
Greywater 10 L/day No harmful chemicals will be used for washing equipment Sumped
Combustible wastes 3 kg/day Remaining material will be returned to PCSP for proper disposal Material will be incinerated in a can
Non-Combustible wastes 1 kg/day Material will be disposed of by PCSP Material will be safely transported to PCSP where it will be disposed of properly
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Categories
19806 - AOI.shp.zip
Category: Imported geometry - proect geometry
Recieved: 2019-02-08
Originator: Etienne Godin
Public Registry ID: 19806
Document Size: 9.74 Kb
19807 - AOI.shp.zip
Category: Imported geometry - proect geometry
Recieved: 2019-02-08
Originator: Etienne Godin
Public Registry ID: 19807
Document Size: 9.74 Kb
19808 - AOI.shp.zip
Category: Imported geometry - proect geometry
Recieved: 2019-02-08
Originator: Etienne Godin
Public Registry ID: 19808
Document Size: 9.74 Kb
19810 - AOI.shp.zip
Category: Imported geometry - proect geometry
Recieved: 2019-02-08
Originator: Etienne Godin
Public Registry ID: 19810
Document Size: 9.54 Kb
19803 - MSDS-Gasoline.pdf
Category: Application form attachment - Fuel Use
Recieved: 2017-03-02
Originator: Shamus Duff
Public Registry ID: 19803
Document Size: 16.99 Kb
19804 - MSDS-Motor_Oil.pdf
Category: Application form attachment - Fuel Use
Recieved: 2017-03-02
Originator: Shamus Duff
Public Registry ID: 19804
Document Size: 18.25 Kb
19805 - MSDS-Propane.pdf
Category: Application form attachment - Fuel Use
Recieved: 2017-03-02
Originator: Shamus Duff
Public Registry ID: 19805
Document Size: 331.43 Kb
19809 - Complement for NPC application 2019.docx
Category: Application form attachment - Project description
Recieved: 2019-02-08
Originator: Etienne Godin
Public Registry ID: 19809
Document Size: 17.96 Kb
20068 - 2022-05-05 NPC Letter re 149752 Periglacial Geomorphology and ground ice investigation in the Haughton impact structure area, Devon Island, Nunavut.pdf
Category: Application related document - Conformity Determination Letter
Recieved: 2022-05-05
Originator: Adrian Gerhartz
Public Registry ID: 20068
Document Size: 257.96 Kb
19812 - 2019-02-19-NPC Letter re file # 149046 Periglacial Geomorphology and ground ice investigation in the Haughton impact structure area, Devon Island, Nunavut.docx.pdf
Category: Application related document - Conformity Determination Letter
Recieved: 2019-02-19
Originator: Goump Djalogue
Public Registry ID: 19812
Document Size: 598.88 Kb

NORTH BAFFIN QUESTIONAIRE

GENERAL
Environmental Protection:
s3.13.8: The applicant undertakes to prevent any new occurrences of pollution, garbage and contamination at the site of the development.
YES

Removal of Fuel Drums:
s3.13.8: The applicant undertakes to remove all drums safely from the site and dispose of the drums in a safe manner.
YES

New Site Restoration and Clean Up:
s3.13.1 and Appendix H, s1: The applicant undertakes to clean up the site and restore the site to its natural condition to the greatest extent possible.
YES

Old Site Restoration and Clean Up:
s3.13.2: The applicant undertakes to clean up the site and restore the site to its original condition to the greatest extent possible, including any work required due to the applicant's action prior to this application.
YES

Low-Level Air Flights:
Appendix H, s3: Will the applicant avoid all low-level flights?
YES

Caribou Protection Measures:
s3.3.7 and Appendix D: Will the applicant comply with the Caribou Protection Measures outlined in section 2.4.6 and in Appendix D?
YES

Caribou Water Crossings:
s3.3.7 and map: Will the applicant avoid, between may 15 and September 1, to construct any camp, cache any fuel or conduct any blasting within 10 km of any Designated Caribou Water Crossing identified
YES

Polar Bear Denning Areas and Walrus Haul-outs:
s3.3.8: Will the applicant keep its activities away from any polar bear denning area or walrus haul-out?
YES

HERITAGE RESOURCES
Reporting of Archaeological Sites:
s3.11.3 and Appendix H, s2 and s8: Will the applicant immediately report the discovery of all suspected archaeological sites to the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth (GN)?
YES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Scientific Research:
s3.9.3: Does the project proposal involve scientific research?
YES
If yes, will the applicant integrate all available and relevant local and traditional knowledge when conducting its research?
YES

Consultation with Nunavut Research Institute:
s3.9.5: Has the applicant consulted with the Nunavut Research Institute about research topics that would benefit or interest local residents?
YES
i. Describe the results of your consultation.
Presently discussing the matter with NRI
Local Services and Local Employment:
s3.9.4: Will the applicant rely on local services and employment where possible?
YES
i. Describe the services retained and the people to be employed.
We will buy supplies at the Tudjaat Coop at Resolute

Communication on Scientific Research:
s3.2.8: The applicant will, at minimum, translate a summary of its work into Inuktitut and communicate with communities using language that is clear and non-technical. The results of all scientific re
YES