NIRB posted its notice of screening and comment request on Oct. 16 for file 23YN038, “Environmental Behavior of Ammunition Constituents in Arctic Conditions.” The active-screening file describes proposed soil and surface-water sampling, manual drilling in later years if feasible, vegetation work and a monitoring station related to the Resolute Bay range. Source↗

The proposed research concerns potential long-term movement and effects of ammunition-related substances in Arctic soil, water and ecosystems near Resolute Bay. The public-comment stage gives residents and organizations a formal chance to raise concerns or provide information before NIRB completes its screening. Source↗

NIRB will consider the proposal and submissions before making its screening decision. The board’s dashboard shows commenting began Oct. 16, but the accessible registry page does not display the comment deadline; readers should consult the posted notice or NIRB directly for the closing date. Source↗

Submission date: Oct. 16, 2026. Project number: 23YN038. Project name: Environmental Behavior of Ammunition Constituents in Arctic Conditions. Document type: Notice of Screening and Comment Request. Location/region: Resolute Bay, North Baffin. Applicant listed: Marie-Claude Lapointe, Defence Research and Development Canada. NIRB lists the file as an active scientific-research screening; it is not a permit, approval or completed environmental finding. Source↗