Les Atikamekw De Manawan

CA PDF Page 1 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

LES ATIKAMEKW DE MANAWAN

Les Atikamekw de Manawan (LAM) (Band No. 78) is an Atikamekw Nation and has one reserve, Communauté Atikamekw de Manawan, located 113 km northeast of Mont-Laurier, Québec. The reserve is 773 ha (AANDC, 2016). Les Atikamekw de Manawan is governed under a custom electoral system represented by a Chief and six-councillor elected to a four-year term. Les Atikamekw de Manawan is a member of the Atikamekw Sipi – Conseil de la Nation Atikamekw, a Tribal Council (AANDC, 2016).

As of March 2016, Les Atikamekw de Manawan had a registered population of 2,845, with 2,416 members living on reserve, 25 members living on other reserves and 404 members living off reserve.

LOCATION RELATIVE TO THE PROJECT

Traditional land and resource use (TLRU) information from Les Atikamekw de Manawan indicates that the Project crosses through Cawonok, the southern portion of Les Atikamekw de Manawan Traditional Territory, located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River (LAM 2015). The Maskinonge and Saint-Maurice pump stations are located within Les Atikamekw de Manawan Traditional Territory. Communauté Atikamekw de Manawan is located 149 km from the Project development area (PDA).

TLRU INFORMATION SOURCE

The Atikamekw de Manawan TLRU study was conducted collaboratively by Les Atikamekw de Manawan and Stantec; information was compiled from previously collected information held by Les Atikamekw de Manawan, as well as two rounds of interviews and mapping sessions and one day of fieldwork. The first group interview, held on September 23, 2014 with seven knowledge holders, followed an interview guide with themes and topics that were previously discussed with Les Atikamekw de Manawan. A second group interview was held with eight participants on November 4, 2014 following field visits to two sites in Cawonok. The objectives of fieldwork were to locate and describe accurately cultural and spiritual sites that were identified by Les Atikamekw de Manawan knowledge holders, and to collect TLRU information related to those sites. Findings from interviews and fieldwork were compiled into a TLRU report by Stantec facilitators. A report review meeting to validate the TLRU report with knowledge holders was held on September 16, 2015. The final report was submitted to the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, Manawan Band Council, on November 11, 2015.

From this study, Les Atikamekw de Manawan provided a final report in December 2015 for use in the regulatory process for the Project; Étude sur l’utilisation des terres et des ressources à des fins traditionnelles – Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan was reviewed and information was incorporated into Table 2, columns “Traditional Land and Resource Use Information” and “Les Atikamekw de Manawan Mitigation Recommendations”.

KEY TOPICS IDENTIFIED BY LES ATIKAMEKW DE MANAWAN IN RELATION TO THE PROJECT

The following key topics were identified from TLRU information provided by Les Atikamekw de Manawan in relation to the Project (LAM 2015):

• Hunting, trapping and fishing practices could be affected by construction of the Project. • Two concerns regarding Kitci ickote, a cultural and spiritual site, were noted: access to the site during construction and maintaining the site’s cultural integrity. • Water quality is a concern for Les Atikamekw de Manawan; knowledge holders noted that all important water sources in their traditional territory are tributaries of the St. Lawrence River. There is a specific concern about the Project affecting water quality of the Saint-Maurice River. • Wildlife health in the Atikamekw de Manawan Traditional Territory is a concern in the event of a Project accident or malfunction, particularly for migratory birds that travel great distances. • Accidents, spills and malfunctions are a concern. All living things, including humans, animals and water are interconnected; effects of an accident or malfunction would not be limited to the Project area.

Atikamekw de Manawan knowledge holders noted the need to be cautious with scientific and technological knowledge and to complement that expertise with traditional knowledge.

Les Atikamekw de Manawan has identified three TLRU areas within the PDA. As described in Volume 16, Part D, Section 5.3.2, for the purposes of the TLRU assessment: (1) the PDA is defined as the area of physical disturbance associated with the construction or operation of the Project; (2) the local assessment area (LAA) is defined as the area that extends 1 km beyond the PDA; and (3) the regional assessment area (RAA) is defined as the area that extends 15 km beyond the PDA. Energy East has developed standard mitigation measures, as listed in Table 2, that are expected to effectively address potential effects from the Project to these sites. Energy East is committed to meeting with Les Atikamekw de Manawan to discuss these mitigation measures and determine if additional mitigation measures are required.

Les Atikamekw de Manawan has a number of projects planned for the community and surrounding family areas; Les Atikamekw de Manawan plans to assert its presence on the territory and specifically in Cawonok through land claim negotiations and an increased presence in the area, including at Kitci ickote. Les Atikamekw de Manawan raised technical questions regarding the Project; Energy East provided information to Les Atikamekw de Manawan on the topics discussed (see Consolidated Application Volume 10, Appendices 10-125A and 125B [Les Atikamekw de Manawan]).

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 1

CA PDF Page 2 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

LES ATIKAMEKW DE MANAWAN TLRU INFORMATION AND MITIGATION TABLE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION1 FOR QUEBEC SEGMENT: This segment includes approximately 625 km of new pipeline, 10 pump stations, two delivery stations (Lévis and Montréal), two laterals (Valero, 7.8 km; Suncor, 16 km), installation of watercourse crossings and mainline valves, and permanent access roads. Environmental protection measures for construction are included in the New Pipeline Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), Temporary Facilities EPP and the Pump Station EPP (see Volume 21). This segment includes one preliminary camp location.

During operation, maintenance will be conducted within the PDA for all Project components. Environmental protection measures for maintenance including pipeline integrity management will follow TransCanada’s health, safety and environmental management framework.

PROJECT CONTEXT: This segment is in southern Québec. The Project is located in the central area of southern Québec. Les Atikamekw de Manawan has identified the following locations that are farther than 50 km from the PDA: Saint-Zénon is located approximately 69 km from the PDA; Manawan Atikamekw Community Reserve, approximately 147 km from the PDA; Kempt Lake, approximately 149 km from the PDA; Wemotaci Community Reserve, approximately 180 km from the PDA; and Obedjiwan 28 Reserve, approximately 298 km from the PDA.

MITIGATION MEASURES: Energy East will implement the following mitigation measures specific to TLRU:

• Energy East commits to ongoing communication with Aboriginal groups regarding Project activities (e.g., access during construction, mitigation measures, reclamation planning, post-construction monitoring and access management). • All applicable stakeholders and Aboriginal groups affected by the Project will be notified of the intended Project schedule before the start of construction. • Known TLRU sites and areas deemed appropriate for inclusion by Aboriginal groups will be identified on the environmental alignment sheets or environmental figures (see the EPPs). If TLRU-sensitive features not previously identified are discovered during construction, the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (see the EPPs) will be followed. • Clearly mark all sensitive resources identified on the Resource-Specific Mitigation Tables and the Environmental Alignment Sheets and/or Environmental Figures within the immediate vicinity of the Project footprint before the start of clearing. Following clearing, marking will be installed to delineate the sensitive resources. • An environmental and site safety orientation will be developed and implemented by the Contractor for all Project staff and visitors on actions to take if TLRU sensitive resources are found. • TLRU access will be maintained to current access roads within or adjacent to the PDA, or temporary pathways will be created to fishing, trapping, hunting, and plant harvesting areas; habitation sites, and cultural or spiritual sites; recreational areas and affected navigable waterbodies; and streams and rivers used for boating (see the EPPs). • An access management plan will be developed prior to construction to manage and control temporary and permanent access during the life of the Project. • A Post-Construction Monitoring Program (PCMP) will be implemented that confirms specific reclamation performance expectations and conditions are met and if further actions are needed. The PCMP also addresses the requirements of any follow-up program under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.

The approach to identifying additional relevant mitigation measures from the EPP and ESA in Table 2 below is based on the following assumptions:

• TLRU and valued component (VC)-specific mitigation measures are included only if the TLRU sites and areas occur within the TLRU LAA or a VC LAA. The LAA is the area in which Project interactions may occur. Outside the LAA, it is predicted there will be no Project effects on the TLRU site or area or on any of the identified VCs. • TLRU sites and areas identified in TLRU studies provided to Energy East for the Project (e.g., burial sites, sacred sites, archaeological sites, habitation sites, and trails and travelways) and during ongoing engagement as possibly resulting in interactions with the PDA will be reviewed to determine whether they meet criteria to be identified as heritage resource sites. If required, sites and areas will be evaluated through the appropriate provincial regulatory process for heritage resources. Sites and areas deemed to be heritage resources may potentially require mitigation (including avoidance) if they occur within the PDA.

TLRU ASSESSMENT:

The effects considered are as follows:

• temporary or permanent loss of hunting areas or opportunities • temporary or permanent loss of fishing areas or opportunities

1 For the complete Project Description, see Volume 14, Section 2.

2 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 3 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

• temporary or permanent loss of trapping areas or opportunities • temporary or permanent loss of plant harvesting areas or opportunities • temporary or permanent loss of trails and travelways, or their use (including navigation) • temporary or permanent loss of habitation sites or their use • temporary or permanent loss of cultural or spiritual practices or sites

Other categories (e.g., accidents and malfunctions, cumulative effects) that may affect TLRU are also included, based on information provided by Les Atikamekw de Manawan.

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

LAM indicated that the Project crosses The Project traverses the southern Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, Project effects on Refer to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table to through Cawonok, the southern portion portion of Cawonok. Cawonok is Resource Use (Volume 16 hunting, fishing, trapping, plant harvesting, mitigate potential effects from the Project on TLRU. Refer to the of LAM Traditional Territory, located on intersected by the PDA including: the Part D) travel, habitation, and cultural or spiritual Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline EPP the north shore of the St. Lawrence pipeline, Maskinongé and Trois-Rivières Fish and Fish Habitat practices and sites for traditional purposes for a list of general mitigation measures that mitigate potential effects River pump stations, mainline valves, and (Volume 15 Part D) are addressed through consideration of pertaining to construction and maintenance activities in Quebec (see LAM identified Saint-Maurice and associated access roads. temporary or permanent loss of hunting "Project Description for the Quebec Segment") on fish and fish Vegetation and Wetlands areas or opportunities, temporary or habitat, access to waterbodies used for fishing, traditional use plants, Maskinongé rivers as important features Saint-Maurice and Maskinongé rivers (Volume 15 Part D) that are traversed by the Project route. are intersected by the pipeline PDA. permanent loss of fishing areas or and wildlife and wildlife habitat, lands used for hunting and trapping. Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat opportunities, temporary or permanent loss (Volume 15 Part D) of trapping areas or opportunities, temporary or permanent loss of plant Human Occupancy and harvesting areas or opportunities, Resource Use (Volume 16 temporary or permanent loss of trails or Part D) travelways, or their use (including navigation), temporary or permanent loss of habitation sites or their use and temporary or permanent loss of cultural or spiritual practices or sites. In the Consolidated ESA, Project effects on the biophysical and socio-economic environment were assessed under the following valued components: fish and fish habitat; vegetation and wetlands; wildlife and wildlife habitat; and human occupancy and resource use. With the application of recommended mitigation measures during construction and operation, residual Project effects on fish and fish habitat, and lands used for fishing, hunting, and trapping and changes in vegetation and wetlands, and wildlife and wildlife habitat are predicted to be not significant over the life of the Project.

2 The recommendations for mitigation in this column have been provided to Energy East by Aboriginal groups through the results of a TLRU Study or an OTE hearing. Energy East will discuss the recommendations here, as well as any additional measures, with each Aboriginal group.

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 3

CA PDF Page 4 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Temporary or Permanent Loss of Hunting Areas or Opportunities

Moose is the main species hunted, and Manawan Atikamekw Community Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, project effects on Keep noise to a minimum during Energy East acknowledges this request to minimize noise during moose hunting occurs year-round. Reserve is outside the TLRU RAA. Resource Use (Volume 16 hunting for traditional purposes are construction. construction; Energy East will discuss the recommendations here, as LAM also hunts weasel, beaver, deer, However, LAM has also identified Part D) addressed through the effect of temporary well as any additional measures, with LAM. flying squirrel, rabbit, wolf, otter, lynx, general concerns about Project Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat or permanent loss of hunting areas or The following is a list of best management practices recommended to marten, bear, fisher, porcupine, raccoon, construction and potential effects to (Volume 15 Part D) opportunities. mitigate noise effects during construction: muskrat, fox, marmot, and mink. hunting areas that could interact with the In the wildlife and wildlife habitat Human Occupancy and • Advise nearby residents of major noise-generating activities, and PDA. assessment, moose, white tailed deer, LAM hunts the following birds: Canada Resource Use (Volume 16 determine if additional mitigation is required, depending on southern flying squirrel and least weasel goose, duck, black duck, loon, partridge, Part D) proximity to construction noise sources. and grouse, and collect gull and black are listed as a species of management Acoustic Environment • Maintain machinery and noise-abatement equipment in good duck eggs. Waterfowl are hunted during concern (SOMC). (Volume 15 Part D) working order. fall and spring migrations. For selected wildlife species, habitat types • For the most part, hunting takes place in (e.g., forested lands) are used to assess Establish a procedure or protocol that addresses concerns in a family hunting areas near the change in habitat availability and change in timely manner. community. habitat connectivity. Habitat suitability for • Work with blasting contractor(s) to review the design and selected wildlife species is determined LAM noted that “with the changes to the associated mitigation measures to control noise, and to monitor using habitat associations (i.e., based on implementation of the blasting program. climate, we’re hunting white geese more species preference of the habitat types). and more” (LAM 2015). The change in mortality risk is considered The identified TLRU areas occur outside the TLRU LAA, as well as LAM expressed concern about potential for selected wildlife species. the wildlife and wildlife habitat and human occupancy and resource effects from the Project on hunting from use assessments LAAs; therefore, no Project interactions are See also the human occupancy and anticipated. However, the PDA could intersect other hunting areas construction activities, indicating that resource use assessment, where the animals could relocate due to noise, not identified; therefore, TLRU and VC-specific mitigations are Project effects on lands used for hunting included. machinery, oil or chemicals. LAM are addressed through temporary or Knowledge Holders are concerned permanent loss of use for fishing, hunting, There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that about contamination, as harvested or trapping. mitigate potential effects on wildlife and wildlife habitat and lands animals are an important food source. used for hunting that pertain to construction and maintenance The Project will not affect lands used for activities in Quebec (see “Project Description for the Quebec hunting and wildlife species in areas that Segment”). are located outside of the LAA for the wildlife and wildlife habitat, and human TLRU occupancy and resource uses In addition to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table, to assessments. However, LAM has also mitigate potential effects from the Project of temporary or permanent identified general concerns about Project loss of hunting areas or opportunities, the following mitigation could construction and potential effects to hunting be implemented by Energy East, subject to engagement (see areas. Within the PDA, the Project will have Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline an effect on lands used for hunting as well EPP): as wildlife habitat during construction. • During the life of the Project, the PDA of The EPPs include seasonal timing constraints for wildlife and the facilities will not be available for hunting fisheries resources. These timing constraints are to be followed or for wildlife habitat. Habitat adjacent to unless otherwise approved by an appropriate regulatory authority the facilities may be affected during • Prohibit the use of herbicides within 30 m of an open body of water, operations due to sensory disturbance. unless the herbicide application is conducted by ground application As determined in the wildlife and wildlife equipment, or otherwise approved by the relevant regulatory habitat assessment in the Consolidated agency, where applicable. ESA, the Project will not threaten the long- • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, topsoil, grade spoil, term viability of wildlife within the RAA. rollback) and strung pipe at obvious drainages and wildlife trails, Similarly, for the human occupancy and and to allow for wildlife, livestock and vehicle/machinery passage resource use assessment, the Project will across the right-of-way. Locations where gaps are appropriate will not change or disrupt current resource use be determined in the field by the Environmental Inspector(s). Gaps (e.g., hunting) in the RAA. should align. The Environmental Inspector(s) will identify and notify the Contractor of the appropriate locations for gaps. • Adhere to regulations, standards and guidelines for watercourse crossings as outlined in the EPP.

4 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 5 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 5

CA PDF Page 6 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Temporary or Permanent Loss of Fishing Areas or Opportunities

Species fished by LAM include: eel, Kempt Lake and Manawan Atikamekw Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, project effects on Keep noise to a minimum during Energy East acknowledges this request to minimize noise during pike, carp, sucker, walleye, Community Reserve are outside the Resource Use (Volume 16 fishing for traditional purposes are construction. construction; Energy East will discuss the recommendations here, as muskellunge, minnow, perch, whitefish, TLRU RAA. Part D) addressed through consideration of well as any additional measures, with LAM. temporary or permanent loss of fishing lake trout, arctic char, and rainbow trout. However, LAM has also identified Fish and Fish Habitat The following is a list of best management practices recommended to areas or opportunities. Walleye and sauger are the species general concerns about Project (Volume 15 Part D) mitigate noise effects during construction: most often consumed by community construction and potential effects to In the fish and fish habitat assessment, fish Human Occupancy and • Advise nearby residents of major noise-generating activities, and members. fishing areas that could interact with the species that can be fished for subsistence resource Use (Volume 16 determine if additional mitigation is required, depending on Fishing takes place in watercourses PDA. are considered under commercial, Part D) recreational and Aboriginal (CRA) fisheries. proximity to construction noise sources. near the community and in family hunting areas. Kempt Lake is an Acoustic Environment Habitat potential for fish species that • Maintain machinery and noise-abatement equipment in good important fishing area for the (Volume 15 Part D) contribute to a CRA fishery in watercourses working order. community. and waterbodies crossed by the Project is • Establish a procedure or protocol that addresses concerns in a LAM expressed concern about potential determined through existing information timely manner. and field surveys. RAPs are applicable for effects from the Project on fishing from • Work with blasting contractor(s) to review the design and construction activities, indicating that all species considered for CRA fisheries and are considered in recommended associated mitigation measures to control noise, and to monitor animals could relocate due to noise, implementation of the blasting program. machinery, oil or chemicals. LAM mitigation measures. Knowledge Holders are concerned The potential effects from the Project on The identified TLRU areas occur outside the TLRU LAA, as well as about contamination, as harvested fish fish and fish habitat are change in fish the fish and fish habitat and human occupancy and resource use are an important food source. habitat, change in fish movement, assessments LAAs; therefore, no Project interactions are anticipated. migration and fish passage, change in fish However, the PDA could intersect other fishing areas not identified; mortality and the introduction of deleterious therefore, TLRU and VC-specific mitigations are included. substances. There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that See also the human occupancy and mitigate potential effects on fish and fish habitat and access to resource use assessment, where the waterbodies used for fishing that pertain to construction and Project effects on access to waterbodies maintenance activities in Quebec (see “Project Description for the used for fishing are addressed through Quebec Segment”). consideration of temporary or permanent TLRU loss of use for fishing, hunting, or trapping. In addition to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table, to The Project will not affect fishing activities mitigate potential effects from the Project of temporary or permanent and fish species in areas that are located loss of fishing areas or opportunities, the following mitigation could be outside of the LAA for the fish and fish implemented by Energy East, subject to engagement (see Temporary habitat, and human occupancy and Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline EPP): resource uses assessments. However, LAM has also identified general concerns • Prohibit the use of herbicides within 30 m of an open body of water, about Project construction and potential unless the herbicide application is conducted by ground application effects to fishing areas. Within the PDA, the equipment, or otherwise approved by the relevant regulatory Project will have an effect on fishing agency, where applicable. activities, and potentially on fish and fish • The EPPs include seasonal timing constraints for wildlife and habitat, during construction. fisheries resources. These timing constraints are to be followed As determined in the fish and fish habitat unless otherwise approved by an appropriate regulatory authority. assessment in the Consolidated ESA, the • Adhere to regulations, standards and guidelines for watercourse Project effects on fish and fish habitat are crossings as outlined in the EPP. predicted to be not significant. Similarly, for the human occupancy and resource use • All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure assessment, the Project will not change or regulations. Speed limits will be established as per the traffic disrupt current resource use (e.g., fishing) control management plan. Refer to the Traffic Control Management in the RAA. Plan (see EPP).

6 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 7 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 7

CA PDF Page 8 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

8 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 9 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Temporary or Permanent Loss of Trapping Areas or Opportunities

Beaver is the main species trapped; Manawan Atikamekw Community Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, project effects on Keep noise to a minimum during Energy East acknowledges this request to minimize noise during other species include muskrat, hare and Reserve is outside the TLRU RAA. Resource Use (Volume 16 trapping for traditional purposes are construction. construction; Energy East will discuss the recommendations here, as marten. However, LAM has also identified Part D) addressed through consideration of well as any additional measures, with LAM. Trapping is undertaken in winter, since it general concerns about Project Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat temporary or permanent loss of trapping The following is a list of best management practices recommended to is easier and more economical to travel construction and potential effects to (Volume 15 Part D) areas or opportunities. mitigate noise effects during construction: to trapping areas by snowmobile. trapping areas that could interact with In the wildlife and wildlife habitat Human Occupancy and • Advise nearby residents of major noise-generating activities, and the PDA. assessment, where the habitat types (e.g., For the most part, trapping takes place Resource Use (Volume 16 determine if additional mitigation is required, depending on forested lands) for selected wildlife species in family hunting areas near the Part D) proximity to construction noise sources. community. are used to assess change in habitat Acoustic Environment availability and change in habitat • Maintain machinery and noise-abatement equipment in good LAM study participants expressed (Volume 15 Part D) connectivity. Habitat suitability for selected working order. concern about potential effects from the wildlife species is determined using habitat • Project on trapping from construction Establish a procedure or protocol that addresses concerns in a associations (i.e., based on species timely manner. activities, indicating that animals could preference of the habitat types). As part of relocate due to noise, machinery, the Consolidated ESA, potential effects on • Work with blasting contractor(s) to review the design and presence of oil or chemicals. LAM furbearer habitat were indirectly assessed associated mitigation measures to control noise, and to monitor Knowledge Holders are concerned through the change in area of habitat types. implementation of the blasting program. about contamination, as harvested The change in mortality risk is considered The identified TLRU areas occur outside the TLRU LAA, and the animals are an important food source. for selected wildlife species. human occupancy resource use and wildlife and wildlife habitat LAA; See also the human occupancy and therefore, no Project interactions are anticipated. However, the PDA resource use assessment, where the could intersect other trapping areas not identified; therefore, TLRU Project effects on lands used for hunting and VC-specific mitigations are included. are addressed through consideration of There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that temporary or permanent loss of use for mitigate potential effects on wildlife and wildlife habitat and lands fishing, hunting, or trapping. used for trapping that pertain to construction and maintenance The Project will not affect lands used for activities in Quebec (see “Project Description for the Quebec trapping and wildlife species in areas that Segment”). are located outside of the LAA for the TLRU wildlife and wildlife habitat, and human occupancy and resource uses In addition to the general TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table, to mitigate potential effects of temporary or permanent loss of assessments. However, LAM has also trapping areas or opportunities the following mitigation could be identified general concerns about Project construction and potential effects to implemented by Energy East, subject to engagement (see Temporary trapping areas. Within the PDA, the Project Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline EPP. will have an effect on lands used for • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, topsoil, grade spoil, trapping as well as wildlife habitat during rollback) and strung pipe at obvious drainages and wildlife trails, construction. During the life of the Project, and to allow for wildlife, livestock and vehicle/machinery passage the PDA of the pump stations will not be across the right-of-way. Locations where gaps are appropriate will available for trapping or for wildlife be determined in the field by the Environmental Inspector(s). Gaps habitat. Habitat adjacent to the facilities should align. The Environmental Inspector(s) will identify and notify may be affected during operations due to the Contractor of the appropriate locations for gaps. sensory disturbance. • All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure As determined in the wildlife and wildlife regulations. Speed limits will be established as per the traffic habitat assessment in the Consolidated control management plan. Refer to the Traffic Control Management ESA, the Project will not threaten the long- Plan (see EPP). term viability of wildlife within the RAA. • Reclaim disturbed areas following completion of construction; Similarly for the human occupancy and restore access to and use of affected areas not required for resource use assessment, the Project will permanent facilities. not change or disrupt current resource use (e.g., trapping) in the RAA. During • Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict construction, access restrictions could access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other temporarily limit the ability of permit holders personnel to the RoW via alternate access routes. to access their traplines.

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 9

CA PDF Page 10 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Temporary or Permanent Loss of Plant Harvesting Areas or Opportunities

LAM members harvest the following Manawan Atikamekw Community Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, Project effects on Allow LAM to harvest plants in Energy East acknowledges this request to harvest plants prior to plants for traditional uses: common Reserve is outside the TLRU RAA. Resource Use (Volume 16 plant harvesting for traditional purposes are the RoW before the machinery is start-up of construction; Energy East will discuss the yarrow, cranberry shadbush, wild However, LAM has also identified Part D) addressed through consideration of brought in, so they can consume recommendations here, as well as any additional measures, with sarsaparilla, American sweet flag, general concerns about Project Vegetation and Wetlands temporary or permanent loss of plant or transplant the vegetation. LAM. blueberry, white birch (sap), cedar, pin construction and potential effects to (Volume 15 Part D) harvesting areas or opportunities. The identified TLRU areas occur outside the TLRU LAA, and the cherry, blue-bead lily, red-osier plant harvesting areas that could interact Human Occupancy and In the vegetation and wetlands vegetation and wetlands and human occupancy resource use LAA; dogwood, toothworth, spruce (including with the PDA. assessment, Project effects on traditional therefore, no Project interactions are anticipated. However, the PDA black and white spruce), maple (sap), Resource Use (Volume 16 Part D) use plants are indirectly assessed through could intersect other plant harvesting areas not identified; therefore, Joe-pye-weed, ferns, strawberry, consideration of change in native TLRU and VC-specific mitigations are included. raspberry, cherry, black ash, currant, vegetation communities and loss or club moss, sphagnum moss, hazel, There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that disturbance of wetlands. The presence and mitigate potential effects on traditional use plants and timber balsam poplar, jack pine, cattail, pink abundance of native vegetation lady’s slipper, balsam fir, pitcher plant, harvesting that pertain to construction and maintenance activities in communities and wetlands in the PDA is Quebec (see “Project Description for the Quebec Segment”). willow, goldthread , rowan, wintergreen, determined through desktop analysis and Labrador tea, aspen. field surveys.

10 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 11 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Traditional Land and Resource Use Location Relative to Project Relevant Consolidated Les Atikamekw de Manawan Information Development Area ESA Documents Context from the Consolidated ESA Mitigation Recommendations2 Consolidated ESA/EPP Mitigation Measures Plant gathering and tree and sap See also the human occupancy and TLRU harvesting are practiced in areas resource use assessment, where the In addition to the general TLRU mitigation measures listed above this surrounding the community and on Project effects on woodlands that may be table, to mitigate potential effects from the Project of temporary or family hunting areas. of interest for timber harvesting, including permanent loss of plant harvesting areas or opportunities the LAM study participants expressed maple syrup production, are addressed following mitigation could be implemented by Energy East, subject to concern about potential effects from the through consideration of temporary or engagement (see Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and Project on plants, including from permanent loss of area for timber New Pipeline EPP): construction activities. Plants could be harvesting. • Provide opportunities for harvesting plants or other resources torn and contaminated (which could The Project will not affect vegetation before construction, where feasible. If TLRU sites not previously contaminate people who consume these communities or plant species located identified are discovered during construction, follow the TLU Sites plants) or be wiped out. Plant harvesting outside of the LAA for the vegetation and Discovery Contingency Plan (see EPP). is an important source of healing and wetlands assessment, or on timber protection for LAM members, who are harvesting outside the LAA for the human • Prohibit the use of herbicides within 30 m of an open body of water, concerned the plants may be occupancy and resource use assessment. unless the herbicide application is conducted by ground application contaminated or destroyed, which would However, LAM has also identified general equipment, or otherwise approved by the relevant regulatory affect plant harvesting activities. concerns about Project construction and agency, where applicable. potential effects to plant harvesting areas. • All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure Within the PDA, the Project will have an regulations. Speed limits will be established as per the traffic effect on vegetation communities and plant control management plan. Refer to the Traffic Control Management species during construction. The PDA of Plan (see EPP). the facilities and access roads will be reclaimed at the end of the Project; the • Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict pipeline PDA will be reclaimed following access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other construction. personnel to the RoW via alternate access routes. As determined in the vegetation and • Reclaim disturbed areas following completion of construction; wetlands assessment in the Consolidated restore access to and use of affected areas not required for ESA, the Project will not affect the long- permanent facilities. term sustainability of vegetation Construction communities in the RAA or result in long- term wetland loss that cannot be mitigated. During construction, mitigation measures include (see the Temporary Similarly, for the human occupancy and Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline EPP): resource use assessment, the Project will • Prohibit clearing of extra temporary workspace within 10 m to 30 m not change or disrupt resource use (e.g., of a watercourse to protect riparian areas, based on site-specific timber harvesting) in the RAA. conditions and provincial requirements. This area shall be clearly marked prior to clearing operations. The RoW will be narrowed through the riparian area, if possible. • Establish and clearly identify a riparian buffer or minimal disturbance zone (MDZ) for all watercourses before the start of clearing activities. RoWs should be narrowed in these areas to the extent practical. Disturbance in the MDZ should be restricted to allow access crossing installation (if required), excavation of the trench, and installation of the pipeline. MDZ will range from 3 m to 10 m based on site specific conditions (e.g., potential for erosion). • Install cross ditches and berms on moderately steep and steep slopes on pasture, bush and forested lands in order to prevent runoff along the right-of-way and subsequent erosion. Install berms immediately downslope of all trench breakers (see EPP). • Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation for wetlands. Do not seed wetland areas. • Seed disturbed banks and riparian areas with an approved native seed mixture. The Environmental Inspector(s) will determine onsite whether other restoration methods need to be applied to stabilize banks (e.g., soil wraps, brush layers, and matting).

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 11

CA PDF Page 12 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

12 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 13 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Temporary or Permanent Loss of Trails or Travelways, or their Use (Including Navigation)

Currently, LAM members travel mainly Saint-Maurice River is intersected by the Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, project effects on There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that by vehicle, using main roads and PDA. Resource Use (Volume 16 travel for traditional purposes are mitigate potential effects on heritage resources that pertain to forestry roads, and use snowmobiles in Part D) addressed through consideration of construction and maintenance activities in Québec (see “Project the winter. Heritage Resources temporary or permanent loss of trails or Description for the Québec Segment”). The Saint-Maurice River used to be an (Volume 16 Part D) travelways, or their use (including Mitigation for heritage resource sites is required by the appropriate important navigable travelway. navigation). provincial regulator prior to construction as a condition of clearance. In the heritage resources assessment, For sites determined to be heritage sites, mitigation may include travel routes that have been identified as detailed mapping, photography, additional assessment, heritage resources by the appropriate archaeological excavation, monitoring during construction or provincial regulator are addressed through avoidance by means of route adjustments or temporary fencing effects on loss or alteration to heritage during construction. resource sites and context. Identification by TLRU the province for each heritage resource site will consider the age of the site, its In addition to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table, to historical context, and whether it has mitigate potential effects from the Project of temporary or permanent recognizable physical remains. loss of trails or travelways, or their use (including navigation), the following mitigations could be implemented by Energy East, subject The heritage resources assessment is to engagement (see Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, focused on the PDA; for sites outside the and New Pipeline EPP): PDA there are no predicted effects. As ongoing engagement results in the • All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure identification of new heritage resource sites regulations. Speed limits will be established as per the traffic within the PDA, their assessment will be control management plan. Refer to the Traffic Control Management undertaken. Plan (see EPP). As described in the heritage resources • Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict assessment in the Consolidated ESA, all access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other heritage resource sites will be evaluated by personnel to the RoW via alternate access routes. the appropriate provincial regulator and • Reclaim disturbed areas following completion of construction; mitigation requirements (including restore access to and use of affected areas not required for avoidance) commensurate with the permanent facilities. heritage value of the site will be issued. With implementation of site-specific • Create new, temporary portages to allow transport of watercraft mitigation (including avoidance, if around active construction areas. appropriate) no significant effect to heritage Construction resources is anticipated. During construction mitigation measures include (see the Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline EPP): • If historical or palaeontological features (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the RoW or facility site during construction, follow

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 13

CA PDF Page 14 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Temporary or Permanent Loss of Cultural or Spiritual Practices or Sites

LAM study participants identified two The Project traverses the southern Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, project effects on Maintain access to Kitci ickote Energy East acknowledges this request to maintain access to Kitci sacred, ceremonial and spiritual sites portion of Cawonok. Cawonok is Resource Use (Volume 16 cultural or spiritual practices and sites for during all construction phases of ickote during construction; Energy East will discuss the located in Cawonok: intersected by the PDA including: the Part D) traditional purposes are addressed through the Project. The RoW route recommendations here, as well as any additional measures, with • Rocher de Grand-Mère (Kokomino), a pipeline, Maskinongé and Trois-Rivières Heritage Resources consideration of temporary or permanent should be moved as far away LAM. pump stations, mainline valves, and loss of cultural or spiritual practices or from Kitchi ickote as possible; a large rock that looks like a (Volume 16 Part D) Mitigation for heritage resource sites is required by the appropriate associated access roads. sites. grandmother’s profile. re-route is proposed. provincial regulator prior to construction as a condition of clearance. The locations of Kokomino and Kitci In the heritage resources assessment, For sites determined to be heritage sites, mitigation may include • Feu sacré (Kitci ickote), a naturally ickote have not been disclosed at this cultural and spiritual sites that have been detailed mapping, photography, additional assessment, occurring flame from natural gas time. identified as heritage resources by the archaeological excavation, monitoring during construction or released from the ground, on the bank appropriate provincial regulator are avoidance by means of route adjustments or temporary fencing of a river (other similar sites occur addressed through effects on loss or during construction. along the St. Lawrence River). LAM alteration to heritage resource site and members currently have full access to There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that context. Identification by the province for this site. Maintaining integrity of this mitigate potential effects on heritage resources that pertain to each heritage resource site will consider site and access during Project construction and maintenance activities in Quebec (see “Project the age of the site, its historical context, construction are of concern. Because Description for the Quebec Segment”). and whether it has recognizable physical some aspects of Kitci ickote are remains. TLRU mysterious, it is difficult to accurately predict potential effects from the The heritage resources assessment is In addition to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table, to Project. Study participants noted that focused on the PDA; for sites outside the mitigate potential effects from the Project of temporary or permanent the current RoW is too close to Kitci PDA there are no predicted effects. As loss of cultural or spiritual practices, sites or areas, the following ickote. ongoing consultation results in the mitigation could be implemented by Energy East, subject to identification of new heritage resource sites engagement (see Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and within the PDA, their assessment will be New Pipeline EPP): undertaken. • All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. Speed limits will be established as per the traffic control management plan. Refer to the Traffic Control Management

14 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 15 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 15

CA PDF Page 16 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

LAM study participants noted the The specific locations for these sites Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, project effects on Mitigation for heritage resource sites is required by the appropriate following archaeology and heritage sites: have not been disclosed at this time. Resource Use (Volume 16 cultural or spiritual practices and sites for provincial regulator prior to construction as a condition of clearance. • Mandabin: Atikamekw burials located Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie, Sainte- Part D) traditional purposes are addressed through For sites determined to be heritage sites, mitigation may include consideration of temporary or permanent at the foot of a mountain, marked by Marcelline-de-Kildare, Saint-Gabriel-de- Heritage Resources detailed mapping, photography, additional assessment, loss of cultural or spiritual practices or archaeological excavation, monitoring during construction or stacked rocks. Brandon, Saint-Damien, Saint-Zénon, (Volume 16 Part D) and the area between Wemotaci sites. avoidance by means of route adjustments or temporary fencing • Potential archaeological sites in Community Reserve and Obedjiwan In the heritage resources assessment, during construction. Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie (signs of No. 28 Reserve are outside the TLRU archaeology and heritage sites that have There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that Atikamekw), Sainte-Marcelline-de- RAA. been identified as heritage resources by mitigate potential effects on c heritage resources that pertain to Kildare and Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, the appropriate provincial regulator are construction and maintenance activities in Quebec (see “Project and cemetery in Saint-Damien. The Project traverses the southern portion of Cawonok. Cawonok is addressed through effects on loss or Description for the Quebec Segment”). • Evidence of occupation in Saint- intersected by PDA, including the alteration to heritage resource sites and TLRU Zénon (moccasins footprints, bear pipeline, Maskinongé and Trois-Rivières context. Identification by the province for tracks and caribou tracks). This site each heritage resource site will consider In addition to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table, to pump stations, mainline valves, and mitigate potential effects from the Project of temporary or permanent has artifacts and mystic aspects, associated access roads. the age of the site, its historical context, which are sacred and should not be and whether it has recognizable physical loss of cultural or spiritual practices or sires, the following mitigation moved. remains. could be implemented by Energy East, subject to engagement (see the Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP and Conversion • Burial of Maje, a former Grand Chief The heritage resources assessment is Segments EPP): of Wemotaci, located between focused on the PDA; for sites outside the Wemotaci and Obedjiwan. PDA there are no predicted effects. As • All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. Speed limits will be established as per the traffic Information from the CNA indicates ongoing consultation results in the control management plan. Refer to the Traffic Control Management there are additional archaeology and identification of new heritage resource sites Plan (see EPP). heritage sites in Cawonok. within the PDA, their assessment will be undertaken. • Reclaim disturbed areas following completion of construction; As described in the heritage resources restore access to and use of affected areas not required for assessment in the Consolidated ESA, all permanent facilities. heritage resource sites will be evaluated by • Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict the appropriate provincial regulator and access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other mitigation requirements (including personnel to the RoW via alternate access routes. avoidance) commensurate with the heritage value of the site will be issued. Construction With implementation of site-specific During construction, mitigation measures include (see the Temporary mitigation (including avoidance, if Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP and Conversion Segments EPP): appropriate) no significant effect to heritage • If historical or paleontological features (e.g., arrow heads, modified resources is anticipated. bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the right‑of‑way or facility site during construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Plan (see EPP). • In the event that a sacred site is discovered during construction of the pipeline, suspend work immediately in the vicinity of any newly discovered sacred site(s). Work at that location may not resume until the measures are undertaken as outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (see EPP). • Mitigation measures for sacred areas may include detailed recording, mapping and avoidance; however, additional mitigation measures, if warranted, will be refined and optimized in the field and through community discussions. • Prohibit the collection of Heritage Resources by Project personnel. • Do not permit clearing in proximity to known archaeological sites unless otherwise approved by the appropriate regulatory agency. • Do not permit grading in proximity to known archaeological sites unless otherwise approved by the appropriate regulator.

16 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 17 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Traditional Ecological Knowledge

LAM noted that beaver travel long Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat In the wildlife and wildlife habitat The TEK provided contributes to the understanding of potential distances along waterways and could (Volume 15 Part D) assessment, where the habitat types (e.g., effects of the Project on wildlife and wildlife habitat, and further travel across the traditional territory. forested lands) for selected wildlife species informs the mitigation provided in the EPP for wildlife and wildlife are used to assess change in habitat habitat. Refer to the Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, availability and change in habitat and New Pipeline EPP and for a list of general mitigation measures connectivity. Habitat suitability for selected that mitigate potential effects pertaining to construction and wildlife species is determined using habitat maintenance activities in Québec (see “Project Description for the associations (i.e., based on species Québec Segment”) on wildlife and wildlife habitat. preference of the habitat types). As part of the Consolidated ESA, potential effects on furbearer habitat were indirectly assessed through the change in area of habitat types. The change in mortality risk is considered for selected wildlife species. As determined in the wildlife and wildlife habitat assessment in the Consolidated ESA, the Project will not threaten the long- term viability of wildlife within the RAA.

Construction activities are a concern, as Soils and Terrain In the soils and terrain assessment, soil Conduct scientific and traditional Energy East acknowledges this request to conduct scientific and some areas are not suitable for (Volume 15 Part D) contamination is assessed through knowledge soil studies before traditional knowledge soil studies prior to construction; Energy East construction. LAM stressed that LAM consideration of the change in soil quality beginning Project construction; will discuss the recommendations here, as well as any additional traditional knowledge holders have and soil loss. consult with traditional measures, with LAM. knowledge of the subsurface and can The Project will not affect soil quality in knowledge holders on the best The TEK provided contributes to the understanding of potential identify these areas based on traditional areas located outside of the LAA for the location for construction. There is effects of the Project on soils and terrain, and further informs the knowledge. soils and terrain assessment. clay in the ground, and it moves mitigation provided in the EPP for soils and terrain. Refer to the in areas, which could lead to pipe Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline EPP As determined in the soils and terrain breakage. assessment in the Consolidated ESA, the and for a list of general mitigation measures that mitigate potential Project will not change soil quality or result effects pertaining to construction and maintenance activities in in soil loss in the RAA. Québec (see “Project Description for the Québec Segment”) on soils and terrain.

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 17

CA PDF Page 18 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Non-native fish species have been Fish and Fish Habitat In the fish and fish habitat assessment, fish The TEK provided contributes to the understanding of potential introduced into the watercourses of the (Volume 15 Part D) species that can be fished for subsistence effects of the Project on fish and fish habitat and further informs the Laurentian Plateau, which has changed are considered under CRA fisheries. mitigation provided in the EPP for fish and fish habitat. Refer to the fish habitat in the area. This has led to Brassy minnow, landlocked arctic char, Temporary Facilities EPP, Pump Station EPP, and New Pipeline EPP competition for habitat between native cutlipped minnow are listed as a SOMC and for a list of general mitigation measures that mitigate potential and introduced species, and in some and also included under CRA fisheries. effects pertaining to construction and maintenance activities in cases increased predation on native fish Habitat potential for fish species that Québec (see “Project Description for the Québec Segment”) on Fish species. contribute to a CRA fishery in watercourses and Fish Habitat. and waterbodies crossed by the Project is determined through existing information and field surveys. RAPs are applicable for all species considered for CRA fisheries and are considered in recommended mitigation measures. The potential effects from the Project on these species are change in fish and fish habitat, change in fish movement, migration and fish passage, change in fish mortality and the introduction of deleterious substances. As determined in the fish and fish habitat in the Consolidated ESA, the Project will not result in significant effects on fish and fish habitat.

Traditional knowledge holders have Vegetation and Wetlands In the vegetation and wetlands The TEK provided contributes to the understanding of potential observed trees with few to no leaves or (Volume 15 Part D) assessment, Project effects on plant effects of the Project on vegetation and wetlands, and further informs deformed trunks, and expressed species are assessed through the mitigation and provided in the EPP for vegetation and wetlands. concern about the effects of consideration of change in native Refer to the Pump Station EPP, New Pipeline EPP and Temporary development and pollution on vegetation communities and loss or Facilities EPP for a list of general mitigation measures that mitigate vegetation. disturbance of wetlands. The presence and potential effects pertaining to construction and maintenance activities abundance of native vegetation in Québec (see “Project Description for Québec Segment”) on communities and wetlands in the PDA is vegetation and wetlands. determined through desktop analysis and field surveys. As determined in the vegetation and wetlands assessment in the Consolidated ESA, the Project will not affect the long-term sustainability of vegetation communities in the RAA or result in long-term wetland loss that cannot be mitigated.

18 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 19 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Community Health and Wellbeing

LAM noted that TLRU activities are Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, Project effects on There are general mitigation measures as outlined below that pertain fundamental to Atikamekw cultural Resource Use (Volume 16 cultural or spiritual practices and sites for to construction and maintenance activities in Quebec (see “Project practices. Atikamekw identity is Part B) traditional purposes are addressed through Description for the Quebec Segment”). maintained through language and consideration of temporary or permanent TLRU cultural practices. loss of cultural or spiritual practices or sites. Refer to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table to mitigate potential effects from the Project on TLRU. During the life of the Project, Energy East will strive to be respectful of Aboriginal culture. Opportunities to add value include: • involving communities in carrying out land use studies, and • providing company support for local Aboriginal community organizations and initiatives.

Accidents and Malfunctions

All living things, including humans, Accidents and Malfunctions The accidents and malfunctions Notify LAM in the event of an Energy East acknowledges this request for notification in the event of animals and water are interconnected; (Volume 19) assessment in the Consolidated ESA accident or malfunction, even if an accident or malfunction, and put measures in place in case of effects of an accident or malfunction analyzed the potential frequency of oil spills the accident occurs away from terrorist activities; Energy East will discuss the recommendations would not be limited to the Project area. of different volumes and completed a risk Manawan. here, as well as any additional measures, with LAM. LAM expressed concerns regarding assessment of oil spills on sites of interest Put measures in place in case of Emergency Response Planning which were selected based on wildlife health in the event of a spill. terrorist activities. TransCanada’s operations and emergency response philosophy Since many species travel through the environmental sensitivity. The sites of interest are representative of similar focuses on minimizing any impact from an emergency incident by territory, they could contaminate other stopping the flow of the pipeline and thereby minimizing the potential species. LAM members harvest animals locations elsewhere along the pipeline route and include watercourse crossings, impact from an incident. In parallel, processes are started to assess (wildlife, fish, and migratory birds) the emergency situation and begin an immediate and full response. upstream of the Project; their traditional water well supplies, and private well activities and health could be affected in clusters. Energy East will develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). the event of a spill if animals, fish and Based on the analysis presented in the Federal regulations require pipeline operators to have ERPs prepared migratory birds are contaminated. accidents and malfunctions assessment, and in place to respond to emergency incidents that might occur well in advance of the application for leave to operate. The goals of the predicted frequency of incidents and the probability of a large spill occurring is Energy East’s ERP are to: low. Consequently, the risk of • establish guidelines and procedures to follow in emergencies that environmental effects is minimal. protect the health and safety of the public and responders Compliance with regulations, application of TransCanada’s Capital Planning • minimize hazards resulting from pipeline emergencies Management System and Asset • establish procedures for training employees on emergency Management System and Emergency procedures Response Plan (ERP), and adherence to • establish guidelines for continuing educational and liaison safety procedures will result in the pipeline programs designed to inform community first responders and the being operated in an environmentally public of the procedures to follow in recognizing, reporting and responsible and safe way with a focus on responding to an emergency condition spill prevention. Energy East will develop communication protocols as part of the ERP

that will include notifying the public in the event of an emergency. In the event of a spill, Energy East will consult with regulatory agencies to determine the appropriate and preferred approach to clean-up and monitoring. Together with the regulatory agencies, a plan will be created to ensure that short and long term environmental effects are minimized. Energy East would be responsible for cleanup of any contaminated soils. Groundwater would not be released from the site of a spill until all applicable regulations and cleanup standards are met.

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 19

CA PDF Page 20 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

LAM indicated that the Project could Soils and Terrain In the soils and terrain assessment, soil Emergency Response Planning result in soil contamination; oil would (Volume 15 Part D) contamination is assessed through TransCanada’s operations and emergency response philosophy remain in the ground even after Accidents and Malfunctions consideration of the change in soil quality focuses on minimizing any impact from an emergency incident by clean-up. Construction activities are also (Volume 19) and soil loss. stopping the flow of the pipeline and thereby minimizing the potential a concern, as some areas are not The accidents and malfunctions impact from an incident. In parallel, processes are started to assess suitable for construction. assessment in the Consolidated ESA the emergency situation and begin an immediate and full response. analyzed the potential frequency of oil spills Energy East will develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). of different volumes and completed a risk Federal regulations require pipeline operators to have ERPs prepared assessment of oil spills on sites of interest and in place to respond to emergency incidents that might occur well which were selected based on in advance of the application for leave to operate. The goals of environmental sensitivity. The sites of Energy East’s ERP are to: interest are representative of similar locations elsewhere along the pipeline • establish guidelines and procedures to follow in emergencies that route and include watercourse crossings, protect the health and safety of the public and responders water well supplies, and private well • minimize hazards resulting from pipeline emergencies clusters. • establish procedures for training employees on emergency The Project will not affect soil quality in procedures areas located outside of the LAA for the soils and terrain assessment. • establish guidelines for continuing educational and liaison programs designed to inform community first responders and the As determined in the soils and terrain public of the procedures to follow in recognizing, reporting and assessment in the Consolidated ESA, the responding to an emergency condition Project will not change soil quality or result in soil loss in the RAA.

20 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 21 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

An oil spill would likely migrate up the Saint-Maurice River and St. Lawrence Accidents and Malfunctions The accidents and malfunctions Emergency Response Planning Saint-Maurice River, and animals that River are intersected by the pipeline (Volume 19) assessment in the Consolidated ESA TransCanada’s operations and emergency response philosophy travel along the river could contaminate PDA. analyzed the potential frequency of oil spills focuses on minimizing any impact from an emergency incident by other species. The Saint-Maurice watershed is of different volumes and completed a risk stopping the flow of the pipeline and thereby minimizing the potential The territory surrounding Manawan is in intersected by the PDA, including the assessment of oil spills on sites of interest impact from an incident. In parallel, processes are started to assess the Saint-Maurice watershed pipeline, mainline valves, and which were selected based on the emergency situation and begin an immediate and full response. (Tapiskwan Sipi). Water quality of the associated access roads. environmental sensitivity. The sites of interest are representative of similar Energy East will develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). St Lawrence River is important to LAM, Federal regulations require pipeline operators to have ERPs prepared since all the major waterways in LAM locations elsewhere along the pipeline route and include watercourse crossings, and in place to respond to emergency incidents that might occur well Traditional Territory are tributaries of the in advance of the application for leave to operate. The goals of St. Lawrence River. water well supplies, and private well clusters. Energy East’s ERP are to: • establish guidelines and procedures to follow in emergencies that protect the health and safety of the public and responders

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 21

CA PDF Page 22 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Traditional Land and Resource Use Location Relative to Project Relevant Consolidated Les Atikamekw de Manawan Information Development Area ESA Documents Context from the Consolidated ESA Mitigation Recommendations2 Consolidated ESA/EPP Mitigation Measures LAM is concerned about water quality in Within Quebec, the Montreal Private Well • minimize hazards resulting from pipeline emergencies the Saint-Maurice River. LAM indicated Clusters was included as a groundwater • establish procedures for training employees on emergency that in the event of a spill, eddies and site of interest; however, the St. Maurice procedures whirlpools would cause oil to recirculate River, St. Lawrence River, and St. Maurice in the water, and that the effects of a watershed were not specifically addressed • establish guidelines for continuing educational and liaison spill would likely reach Manawan. in the accidents and malfunctions programs designed to inform community first responders and the Groundwater would also be at risk from assessment. public of the procedures to follow in recognizing, reporting and responding to an emergency condition an accidental release. Based on the analysis presented in the accidents and malfunctions assessment, Energy East will develop communication protocols as part of the ERP the predicted frequency of incidents and that will include notifying the public in the event of an emergency. the probability of a large spill occurring is In the event of a spill, Energy East will consult with regulatory low. Consequently, the risk of agencies to determine the appropriate and preferred approach to environmental effects is minimal. clean-up and monitoring. Together with the regulatory agencies, a Compliance with regulations, application of plan will be created to ensure that short and long term environmental TransCanada’s Capital Planning effects are minimized. Energy East would be responsible for cleanup Management System and Asset of any contaminated soils. Groundwater would not be released from Management System and Emergency the site of a spill until all applicable regulations and cleanup Response Plan (ERP), and adherence to standards are met. safety procedures will result in the pipeline being operated in an environmentally As part of operation of the Project, the Integrity Management responsible and safe way with a focus on Program (IMP) threat management process completes risk analyses spill prevention. for pipeline segments identified as susceptible to a potential threat. Results of the risk analyses are used to determine and prioritize activities to manage and/or resolve the operating threats. Activities for managing threats identified by the IMP process for pipeline segments are captured annually in the pipeline maintenance plan (PMP). Valves are a key component of pipeline safety; they are designed not only to retain high pressure product, but to resist stresses that may be exerted in an operating pipeline. The following are considered with respect to their inspection and operation: • Valves are inspected and tested (partially or fully cycled) once per year on a scheduled basis by trained technicians. The primary goal of routine, annual valve inspection is to verify and ensure the valve(s) will cycle on demand. • The sites where the valves are located are fenced and the valves/actuators are locked to prevent unauthorized use. Valve sites are inspected more frequently (at least every 3 months, usually once per month) and valves and associated facilities are inspected for any leaks. • All mainline and pump station isolation valves are telemetered to Oil Control, which has full remote control capability to cycle valves on demand. The valves are also operable by a technician at the valve site. • The actuators which provide the opening/closing functionality are electric powered and very reliable. In the rare event a valve/actuator fails to cycle, it is repaired or replaced on an immediate basis. All actuators are equipped with a manual hand wheel to allow for local manual operation in the absence of power.

22 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 23 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Cumulative Effects

Forestry, hydroelectric development Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, Project effects on Refer to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table to (including dams and transmission lines), Resource Use (Volume 16 hunting, fishing, trapping, plant harvesting, mitigate potential effects from the Project on TLRU. Refer to the a guide-outfitter business and the Part D) travel, habitation, and cultural or spiritual Project-specific EPPs for a list of general mitigation measures that establishment of a Controlled Harvesting Fish and Fish Habitat practices and sites for traditional purposes mitigate potential effects pertaining to Project construction and Zone have occurred within LAM (Volume 15 Part D) are addressed through consideration of maintenance activities in in Quebec (see "Project Description for the Traditional Territory. temporary or permanent loss of hunting Quebec Segment"). Vegetation and Wetlands areas or opportunities, temporary or LAM indicated that historical events and (Volume 15 Part D) industrial development have affected permanent loss of fishing areas or LAM members’ lives and traditions. Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat opportunities, temporary or permanent loss (Volume 15 Part D) of trapping areas or opportunities, Atikamekw people have been pushed temporary or permanent loss of plant Human Occupancy and farther inland over the centuries and as harvesting areas or opportunities, Resource Use (Volume 16 a result have continuously had to adapt temporary or permanent loss of trails or Part D) to new environments. LAM stated that travelways, or their use (including “The Project is risky given the changes navigation), temporary or permanent loss we are already experiencing” (LAM of habitation sites or their use and 2015). temporary or permanent loss of cultural or spiritual practices or sites. In the Consolidated ESA, Project effects on the biophysical and socio-economic environment were assessed under the following valued components: fish and fish habitat; vegetation and wetlands; wildlife and wildlife habitat; and human occupancy and resource use. Cumulative effects were assessed as part of the Consolidated ESA based on whether or not other current or planned projects have the potential to interact with the effects of the Project on individual VCs. Given the available information for the Project and the residual effects assessment, the Project’s residual adverse effects on certain VCs will interact with residual adverse effects of past, existing, or certain and reasonably foreseeable physical activities. For those VCs where an interaction is predicted, with the implementation of appropriate routing, design, and mitigation, it is unlikely that the Project’s contributions to cumulative residual effects will further affect the VC.

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 23

CA PDF Page 24 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Non-native fish species have been Fish and Fish Habitat In the fish and fish habitat assessment, fish Refer to the Project-specific EPPs for a list of general mitigation introduced into the watercourses of the (Volume 15 Part D) species that can be fished for subsistence measures that mitigate potential effects pertaining to Project Laurentian Plateau, which has changed are considered under CRA fisheries. construction and maintenance activities in in Quebec (see "Project fish habitat in the area. This has led to Brassy minnow, landlocked arctic char, Description for the Quebec Segment"). competition for habitat between native cutlipped minnow are listed as a SOMC and introduced species, and in some and also included under CRA fisheries. cases increased predation on native fish Habitat potential for fish species that species. contribute to a CRA fishery in watercourses Fish migration is limited by dams in the and waterbodies crossed by the Project is area. determined through existing information and field surveys. RAPs are applicable for Dead fish were found after a all species considered for CRA fisheries Hydro-Québec transmission line was and are considered in recommended built in the traditional territory. mitigation measures. The potential effects from the Project on these species are change in fish and fish habitat, change in fish movement, migration and fish passage, change in fish mortality and the introduction of deleterious substances. Cumulative effects were assessed as part of the Consolidated ESA based on whether or not other current or planned projects have the potential to interact with the effects of the Project on individual VCs. Given the available information for the Project and the residual effects assessment, the Project’s residual adverse effects on certain VCs will interact with residual adverse effects of past, existing, or certain and reasonably foreseeable physical activities. For those VCs where an interaction is predicted, with the implementation of appropriate routing, design, and mitigation, it is unlikely that the Project’s contributions to cumulative residual effects will further affect the sustainability of the VC.

LAM noted that industrial emissions and Traditional Land and In the TLRU assessment, Project effects on Refer to the TLRU mitigation measures listed above this table to climate change are contributing to Resource Use (Volume 16 hunting, fishing, trapping, plant harvesting, mitigate potential effects from the Project on TLRU. Refer to the changes in the environment. Part D) travel, habitation, and cultural or spiritual Project-specific EPPs for a list of general mitigation measures that These changes make it increasingly Fish and Fish Habitat practices and sites for traditional purposes mitigate potential effects pertaining to Project construction and difficult for LAM traditional knowledge (Volume 15 Part D) are addressed through consideration of maintenance activities in in Quebec (see "Project Description for the holders to predict weather patterns and temporary or permanent loss of hunting Quebec Segment"). Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat areas or opportunities, temporary or wildlife migrations. The passing of (Volume 15 Part D) Halley’s comet in 1986 was interpreted permanent loss of fishing areas or at the time as a sign of changes to Vegetation and Wetlands opportunities, temporary or permanent loss come. (Volume 15 Part D) of trapping areas or opportunities, temporary or permanent loss of plant Human Occupancy and harvesting areas or opportunities, Resource Use (Volume 16 temporary or permanent loss of trails or Part D) travelways, or their use (including Greenhouse Gases navigation), temporary or permanent loss (Volume 20) of habitation sites or their use and

24 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.

CA PDF Page 25 of 26

Energy East Project Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region Les Atikamekw de Manawan

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

LAM has noticed the onset of ailments in The Project traverses the southern Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat In the wildlife and wildlife habitat Refer to the Project-specific EPPs for a list of general mitigation wildlife since the 1970s, which is portion of Cawonok. Cawonok is (Volume 15 Part D) assessment, moose is listed as a SOMC. measures that mitigate potential effects pertaining to Project attributed, in part, to deforestation and intersected by the PDA, including the For selected wildlife species, habitat types construction and maintenance activities in in Quebec (see "Project pollution. This includes moose and pipeline, Maskinongé and Trois-Rivières (e.g., forested lands) are used to assess Description for the Quebec Segment"). migratory birds. Moose have a different pump stations, mainline valves, and change in habitat availability and change in taste now, which could be due to associated access roads. habitat connectivity. Habitat suitability for chemicals used to control vegetation selected wildlife species is determined under hydroelectric transmission lines. using habitat associations (i.e., based on LAM noted that moose are no longer species preference of the habitat types). found in Cawonok due to industrial The change in mortality risk is considered development. for selected wildlife species. Cumulative effects were assessed as part of the Consolidated ESA based on whether or not other current or planned projects have the potential to interact with the effects of the Project on individual VCs. Given the available information for the Project and the residual effects assessment, the Project’s residual adverse effects on certain VCs will interact with residual adverse effects of past, existing, or

Energy East Pipeline Ltd. May 2016 25

CA PDF Page 26 of 26

Energy East Project Les Atikamekw de Manawan Volume 25, Binder 2: Mitigation Tables – Woodlands Region

Table 2 TLRU Information and Mitigation – Les Atikamekw de Manawan

LAM expressed concern regarding the Vegetation and Wetlands In the vegetation and wetlands Refer to the Project-specific EPPs for a list of general mitigation effects of development and pollution on (Volume 15 Part D) assessment, Project effects on traditional measures that mitigate potential effects pertaining to Project vegetation, and specifically forestry use plants are indirectly assessed through construction and maintenance activities in in Quebec (see "Project activities leading to monocultures and consideration of change in native Description for the Quebec Segment"). the transmission line construction and vegetation communities and loss or maintenance in the traditional territory. disturbance of wetlands. The presence and abundance of native vegetation communities and wetlands in the PDA is determined through desktop analysis and field surveys. Cumulative effects were assessed as part of the Consolidated ESA based on whether or not other current or planned projects have the potential to interact with the effects of the Project on individual VCs. Given the available information for the Project and the residual effects assessment, the Project’s residual adverse effects on certain VCs will interact with residual adverse effects of past, existing, or certain and reasonably foreseeable physical activities. For those VCs where an interaction is predicted, with the implementation of appropriate routing, design, and mitigation, it is unlikely that the Project’s contributions to cumulative residual effects will further affect sustainability of the VC.

REFERENCES

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). 2016. Les Atikamekw de Manawan – First Nation Detail. Retrieved March 2016 from: http://pse5-esd5.ainc- inac.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=78&lang=eng.

Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan (LAM). 2015. Étude sur l’utilisation des terres et des ressources à des fins traditionnelles – Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, Québec. Prepared by Stantec Consulting Ltd. in collaboration with Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan.

26 May 2016 Energy East Pipeline Ltd.