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PUBLIC CONSULTATION 13.1 Background Information

Planning and engagement for the WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project (the Project) has been underway since 2014. During this time, WesPac Midstream–Vancouver LLC (WesPac) has been working to raise awareness of the Project, receive feedback from stakeholders and interested parties, and respond to Project-related enquires.

The main purpose of the Project’s public consultation program is to give members of the general public (the public), and local governments, residents, property owners, other rights holders and interest groups (collectively described as stakeholders) an opportunity to become informed and provide meaningful input throughout Project development, before, during, and after the Environmental Assessment (EA) process. This includes confirming that the consultation fulfills requirements of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) for the purpose of the provincial EA.

This section of the Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) Application describes the public consultation activities that have occurred during the pre-Application phase through to Application submission. This section also describes the activities that will be undertaken during the review phase of this Application. Information regarding consultation with Aboriginal groups is presented in Part C, Aboriginal Consultation.

Regulatory Framework The BCEAO issued a Section 10 Order to WesPac on May 6, 2015, confirming that the Project requires an EAC, pursuant to Section 10(1)(c) of the BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA; Government of BC 2002), before it may receive provincial permits to construct and operate the Project (BCEAO, 2015d).

The Project is subject to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012; Government of Canada 2012) under Section 24 of the Regulations Designating Physical Activities (Government of Canada 2012b). On July 10, 2015, the Project was approved for substitution under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency) and the BCEAO.

The provincial review will satisfy all conditions outlined in the Substitution Decision document (BCEAO, 2015b) for the scope of the Project and the scope of the assessment, including meeting all information requirements outlined in Subsections 19(1) and 19(3) factors and environmental effects as defined in Section 5 of CEAA 2012. Government agencies, municipal and regional agencies, Aboriginal groups, and the public have had the opportunity to review and comment on the draft Valued Component Selection Document, which was finalized in August 2016 and is available on the BCEAO’s website (WesPac Midstream, 2016a). The consultation process for this Project follows the BC EA process and must satisfy the requirements in Part H of the Section 11 Order (BCEAO, 2015b). The process must also meet the requirements of the CEAA 2012 and the terms of the MOU. Part H of the Section 11 Order identifies the pre-application review stage requirements for

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the Project. These requirements are summarized in Table 13-1 along with a description of how consultation activities to date have complied with these requirements.

Table 13-1: Section 11 Order Public Consultation Requirements during the Pre-application and Application Review Stage of the Assessment Section No. Description & Purpose Status Pre-application Stage of the Assessment The Proponent must, within timelines established by A Public Consultation Plan was prepared and the Project Assessment Lead, provide the Project submitted November 2015 (Updated Nov 19, 16.1 Assessment Lead with a Public Consultation Plan for 2015). the Pre-application and Application Review Stages. The Project Assessment Lead will assess the The Public Consultation Plan was reviewed Proponent’s Public Consultation Plan and determine if and assessed. the proposed activities are adequate. The Project 16.2 Assessment Lead may order that additional consultation activities be undertaken within time limits set by the Project Assessment Lead. During the Pre-Application Review Stage of the A public comment period on the draft Valued assessment, the Project Assessment Lead will Component Selection Document was held from 16.3 provide a public comment period of at least 30 days November 20, 2015, to December 21, 2015. on the draft Valued Component Selection Document referred to in Section 5 of this Order. The Project Assessment Lead will require an open Two BCEAO-led open houses were held—one house(s) to provide the public with an opportunity to on December 2, 2015, and one on December review the draft Valued Component Selection 3, 2015—to provide the public with an 16.4 Document. At the direction of the Project Assessment opportunity to review the draft Valued Lead, the Proponent may be required to attend these Component Selection Document. open houses The Proponent must make the draft Valued The draft Valued Component Selection Component Selection Document available at Document was made available at four public accessible public locations as specified by the Project library locations in Delta and Richmond and on 16.5 Assessment Lead, and the Project Assessment Lead BCEAO’s Electronic Project Information will make the draft Valued Component Selection Centre. Document available on the Electronic Project Information Centre. During a public comment period, the public may 791 written comments received on the draft comment on the draft Valued Component Selection Valued Component Selection Document were Document by providing comments through the compiled. 16.6 Environmental Assessment Office’s Electronic Project Information Centre or by providing written comments to the Project Assessment Lead. The Proponent must respond to public comments WesPac has responded to the public received pursuant to Section 16.6 of this Order, comments received. unless the Project Assessment Lead informs the 16.7 Proponent that a comment: (a) is not within the scope of the assessment; or, (b) contravenes the Environmental Assessment Office’s Public Comment Policy.

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Section No. Description & Purpose Status All public comments, received pursuant to Section All public comments were posted to the 16.6 of this Order, will be posted to the Electronic BCEAO’s Electronic Project Information Project Information Centre within seven days of being Centre. Postings were completed on the 16.8 received, unless a comment falls within the conditions following dates: referred to in Section 16.7(a) or 16.7(b) of this Order. • November 25, 2015 • December 16, 2015 • December 29, 2015 Source: BCEAO, 2015b. BCEAO = British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office.

Part H of the Section 11 Order also identifies the application review stage requirements for the Project, which are as follows (BCEAO, 2015b):  Section 17.1: During the Application Review Stage, the Project Assessment Lead will provide for a public comment period of at least 30 days on the Application.  Section 17.2: The Project Assessment Lead will require open house(s) to provide the public with opportunities to review the Application. At the direction of the Project Assessment Lead, the Proponent may be required to attend these open houses.  Section 17.3: The Proponent must make the Application available at accessible public locations as specified by the Project Assessment Lead, and the Project Assessment Lead will make the Application available on the Electronic Project Information Centre.  Section 17.4: During a public comment period, the public may comment on the Application by providing comments through the Environmental Assessment Office’s Electronic Project Information Centre or by providing written comments to the Project Assessment Lead.  Section 17.5: The Proponent must respond to public comments received pursuant to Section 17.4 of this Order, unless the Project Assessment Lead informs the Proponent that a comment: (a) is not within the scope of the assessment; or, (b) contravenes the Environmental Assessment Office’s Public Consultation Policy.  Section 17.6: All public comments, received pursuant to Section 17.4 of this Order, will be posted to the Electronic Project Information Centre within seven days of being received, unless a comment falls within the conditions referred to in Section 17.5(a) or 17.5(b) of this Order.

Stakeholder Identification WesPac identified potentially affected stakeholders associated with the Project based on:  Proximity to the Project site;  Anticipated interest in and/or local knowledge of the potential effects of the Project;  A review of consultation activities undertaken by other project proponents in the area; and  Feedback from early stakeholder consultations.

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Identified stakeholders have been organized into six groups:  Regulatory agencies1, including federal and provincial agencies;  Federal and provincial elected officials;  Municipalities, including elected officials and staff;  Adjacent land owners;  Economic development and marine organizations and users; and  Members of the public.

The Project’s public consultation program has been designed to reach a wide variety of stakeholders and the public. Since 2014, WesPac has been working to identify, meet with, and keep informed a broad list of stakeholders who may be interested in or affected by the Project. These include:

 Federal Regulatory Agencies ▪ CEA Agency

▪ Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

▪ Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

▪ Transport Canada

▪ Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA)  Provincial Regulatory Agencies and Organizations ▪ BCEAO

▪ Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)

▪ Pacific Pilotage Authority

▪ BC Wharf Operations Association

▪ Council of Marine Carriers

▪ Marine Communications and Traffic  Federal Elected Officials (MPs) ▪ Carla Qualtrough – MP Delta

▪ Sukh Dhaliwahl – MP Newton-North Delta

1 Since entering the EA process, WesPac discussions with most regulatory agencies, including staff of local governments, are undertaken through the BCEAO’s established Working Group as identified in Part D of the Section 11 Order (BCEAO, 2015b).

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 Provincial Elected Officials (MLAs) ▪ Ravi Kahlon – MLA Delta North

▪ Ian Paton – MLA Delta South

▪ Hon. Linda Reid – MLA Richmond East

▪ John Yap – MLA Richmond-Steveston

▪ Gordie Hogg – MLA South Surrey-White Rock  City of Delta ▪ George Harvie – Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

▪ Lois Jackson – Mayor

▪ Director of Community Planning and Development

▪ Deputy Director of Community Planning

▪ Senior staff and city council  City of Richmond ▪ Senior Staff

Other organizations include:

 Fish Safe  BC Seafood Alliance  FortisBC Tilbury LNG Liquefaction Plant (Tilbury LNG Plant)  Seaspan Ferries Tilbury Facility  Seaspan International  Varsteel / Dominion Pipe (Varsteel)  Delta Chamber of Commerce  BC Business Council  Fraser River Pilots Association  Chamber of Shipping BC  New Westminster District River Pilots Association  Vancouver Board of Trade

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 BC Maritime Employers Association  Canadian Lifeboat Institute  Fraser River Industrial Association (FRI)  Oil and Gas Commission (OGC)  Commercial and recreational users  General public

For complete list of stakeholders and consultation activities, refer to Appendix 13.0-1, Consultation Record.

13.1.2.1 Stakeholders Profiles Based on engagement with key stakeholders since the Project was announced, WesPac has compiled summary information pertaining to the interests of primary stakeholders including local governments and regulatory agencies, as summarized in Table 13-2. Table 13-2: Key Stakeholder Background Information Stakeholder Background Information

Canadian A federal regulatory agency accountable to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The CEA Environmental Agency provides environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making, in support of Assessment sustainable development. The CEA Agency is the responsible authority for most federal environmental Agency (CEA assessments. With respect to this Project, the CEA Agency’s interests are coordinated through the BC Agency) Environmental Assessment Office under a substituted process for the EA.

BC Environmental The BCEAO is a Crown Agency of the government of British Columbia accountable to the provincial Assessment Office Minister of Environment. The BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA) is the legal framework for the (BCEAO) province's environmental assessment process for proposed major projects. The BCEAA is supported by several regulations, including the Reviewable Projects Regulation (Government of BC 2002b), as well as a variety of policy, procedure, and technical guidelines.

Environment and ECCC is the lead federal department for a wide range of environmental issues. ECCC’s programs focus Climate Change on managing threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution; equipping Canadians to make Canada (ECCC) informed decisions on weather, water, and climate conditions; and conserving and restoring Canada’s natural environment.

Fisheries and DFO is the federal department responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs in Oceans Canada support of Canada's economic, ecological, and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters. Its (DFO) mandate includes responsibility for the conservation and sustainable use of Canada's fisheries resources,

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Stakeholder Background Information

Transport Canada Transport Canada is the federal department responsible for developing regulations, policies, and services of transportation in Canada. Transport Canada’s mission is to serve the public interest through the promotion of a safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada.

Vancouver Fraser The VFPA is responsible for the stewardship of federal port lands in and around Vancouver. It was Port Authority established by the Government of Canada pursuant to the Canada Marine Act (Government of Canada (VFPA) 1998) and is accountable to the federal Minister of Transport. Its mandate is to facilitate Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely, while protecting the environment and considering local

communities.

City of Delta Delta encompasses 180 km2 bordered by the Fraser River on the north, the United States border and Boundary Bay on the south, the City of Surrey on the east and the Strait of Georgia on the west. With the support of a strong farming and agricultural foundation, Delta has grown into three thriving communities: Ladner, Tsawwassen, and North Delta. The municipality also has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Greater Vancouver.

City of Richmond The City of Richmond is located directly across from the Project site, and shipping will occur in the Fraser River adjacent to the municipality. Richmond is a unique Island city composed of a series of islands (Sea Island, most of Lulu Island, and 15 smaller islands) located in the mouth of the Fraser River. Richmond shares boundaries with Vancouver and Burnaby to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta to the south. The Strait of Georgia forms its western border. Richmond has been experiencing growth and change, transforming from a rural, local community to an international city with a balance of urban, suburban family, and rural areas.

Marine users Marine users include user groups that participate in marine activities (e.g., fishing, shipping, kayaking).

General public The general public includes residents and businesses from municipalities adjacent to Highway 99 who use or cross the highway for general travel needs, and community groups, recreational groups, environmental groups, transit users, etc. with interest in how the Project will affect their use of the corridor, their community economy or livability, or the natural environment.

EA = Environmental Assessment.

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13.2 Public Consultation Plan, Objectives, and Approach

Purpose of Consultation Opportunities for participation by government agencies, Aboriginal groups, local governments, stakeholders, and the public is a key element of an EA (BCEAO, 2018). The main purposes of public consultation are to share information about the Project and obtain public input about issues and concerns. This input will be considered in the EA process and Project design. WesPac is committed to open, transparent, and meaningful consultation with the public.

The public consultation process is designed to meet the Pre-application Phase and Application Review Phase consultation requirements subject to Public Consultation Policy Regulation (Government of BC 2002c) and BCEAA (BCEAO 2002), as well as requirements outlined in the Section 11 Order (BCEAO, 2015b), which are summarized in Section 13.1.1. A Public Consultation Plan was prepared and posted to the BCEAO’s website on November 10, 2015 (WesPac Midstream, 2015a). This plan describes the consultation activities that had occurred up to issue of the Section 10 Order on Date, as well as proposed consultation to be undertaken by WesPac throughout the Pre-application and Application Review phases of the EA.

The Public Consultation Plan is based on best practices and input received through consultation until finalization of the plan, and is intended to meet pre-Application and Application review phase consultation requirements under the Public Consultation Policy Regulation and the BCEEA, as well as to satisfy the requirements for public consultation established by the BCEAO under the Section 11 Order (BCEAO, 2015b). WesPac has made no major changes or updates to the Public Consultation Plan since it was approved by the BCEAO, except as described in Section 13.2.5.

Objectives WesPac’s Public Consultation Plan identifies the following objectives:  Engage the public and stakeholders who affect, or are affected by, the Project.  Provide meaningful Project information to enable participation.  Identify and address public issues and concerns.  Track public input and communicate how public comments will be addressed in the Project.

Consultations with Aboriginal groups for the Project are discussed separately in the Aboriginal Consultation Plan available on the BCEAO website.

Public Consultation Area The Project site is situated approximately 21 km from the mouth of the Fraser River (Sand Heads), within the City of Delta (Table 13-1). Based on the location of the Project, the communities of Delta and Richmond have been

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the focus of public consultation activities. Although participation has been open to anyone with interest in the Project, stakeholders have been identified based on their proximity to the Project site and their anticipated or demonstrated interest in potential effects of the Project.

Consultation Plan Approach The Public Consultation Plan for the Project identifies four phases of proposed public consultation for the Project. Table 13-3 summarizes the phases and identifies the current status of each phase. Table 13-3: Overview of the Proposed Public Consultation Approach for the Project Project Phase Overview Current Status Initial Consultation activities completed prior to the issuance of the Section 10 Complete Engagement Order. Public consultation activities included: ▪ Stakeholder identification ▪ Initial phone calls, meetings, and communications with key stakeholders ▪ Development of a Project website and information brochure ▪ Establishment of a Project phone line: 604-800-8680 ▪ Identification of preliminary concerns and questions to be addressed during Project development Pre-application Consultation activities conducted after issuance of the Section 10 Order and Complete Phase – Draft until the EAC Application is accepted by the BCEAO following a 30-day Valued Application screening period. Public consultation activities included: Component ▪ Phone calls, meetings, and communications with stakeholders Selection Public ▪ Development of public consultation materials on the draft Valued Review and Component Selection Document (environment, economic, social, Comment heritage, health) and scope of technical studies to be undertaken ▪ BCEAO-led public comment period on the draft Valued Component Selection Document ▪ Two BCEAO-led public open houses: one in North Delta, one in South Richmond ▪ Tracking and responding to public comments ▪ Development of a Public Consultation Report Application Consultation activities conducted once the review of an Application is initiated Future Review Phase – by the BCEAO until the BCEAO refers the Application to the Responsible Submission of Ministers. Public consultation activities will include: EAC Application ▪ Phone calls, meetings, and communications with stakeholders ▪ Development of public consultation materials about the Application, including identification of how issues and concerns identified in the Pre-application Phase have been addressed ▪ BCEAO-led public comment period on the Application ▪ Two BCEAO-led public open houses: one in North Delta, one in South Richmond ▪ Tracking and responding to public comments ▪ Development of a Public Consultation Report

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Project Phase Overview Current Status Post-EAC Consultation activities conducted following receipt of the EAC / federal EA Future Engagement decision for the life of the Project, including during the construction, operational, and decommissioning phase of the Project. Public consultation activities will include: ▪ Updates and information sharing with stakeholders and members of the public ▪ Identifying and responding to stakeholder and public concerns during future construction, operation, decommissioning, and closure phases of the Project

EAC = Environmental Assessment Certificate; BCEAO = British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office; EA = Environmental Assessment.

Summary of changes to the Proposed Plan Upon identification of a minor inconsistency between the wording of the consultation advertisement and the Public Consultation Plan, the wording of the plan had been adjusted accordingly to reflect the wording of the advertisement. The revised Public Consultation Plan and the request for replacement of the plan was submitted to the BCEAO on November 11, 2015.

13.3 Summary of Consultation Activities The following sections summarize consultation activities completed to date within the initial and pre-application phases of consultation for the Project.

Initial Engagement – Q2 2014 to Q2 2015 13.3.1.1 Purpose of Initial Engagement In May 2014, WesPac initiated engagement with stakeholders about the Project. Between May 2014 and June 2015, meetings were undertaken with regulatory agencies, federal and provincial elected officials, municipalities, adjacent land owners, economic development and marine organizations and users, and members of the public to introduce the Project, establish communications, and obtain an understanding of preliminary concerns related to the proposed development of the marine jetty. Information was exchanged on topics such as project planning and the EA process; environmental, health, and safety planning; and studies and investigations for the Project.

13.3.1.2 Activities Face-to-face introductory meetings were completed with identified stakeholders to introduce the Project, provide information, and seek questions and feedback on potential concerns. During the initial engagement, meetings were undertaken with the following stakeholders: ▪ Federal Elected Officials (MPs) − Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay – MP Delta − Jinny Jogindera-Sims – MP Newton-North Delta

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▪ Provincial Elected Officials (MLAs) − Scott Hamilton – MLA Delta North − Vicki Huntington – MLA Delta South − Hon. Linda Reid – MLA Richmond East − John Yap – MLA Richmond – Steveston ▪ City of Delta − CAO − Director of Community Planning and Development − Deputy Director of Community Planning − Presentation to Mayor and Council ▪ City of Richmond − Senior Staff ▪ FortisBC Tilbury LNG Plant ▪ Seaspan Ferries Tilbury Facility ▪ Seaspan International ▪ Varsteel ▪ Delta Chamber of Commerce ▪ BC Business Council ▪ Fraser River Pilots Association ▪ Chamber of Shipping BC ▪ BC Maritime Employers Association ▪ Canadian Lifeboat Institute

On July 29 and 30, 2014, a Hazard Identification Workshop was conducted to identify hazards associated with the activities under consideration for the Project and included participation of organizations from a cross-section of government and non-government organizations to contribute local knowledge and experience on the safety issues and concerns in the areas affected by the Project.

13.3.1.3 Materials During the initial engagement phase, WesPac prepared materials to be used during meetings and discussions with Project stakeholders. Key materials included:  PowerPoint presentations were prepared for use in meetings with and presentations to stakeholders.  A Project website was developed (wespactilbury.ca) to provide a central portal for information about the Project, including background information, Project process updates, and opportunities for participation. The

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website includes links to announcements from the BCEAO regarding the status of the environmental assessment processes.  An introductory Project brochure was developed to support discussions and help respond to anticipated questions.  A Project phone line was established: 604-800-8680  Email updates were provided to some stakeholders previously met with, informing them of submission of key documents to the BCEAO and CEA Agency.

Pre-application Phase – Draft Valued Component Selection – Q2 2015 to Q2 2016 13.3.2.1 Purpose of Pre-application Phase Consultations The primary objective of public consultation during the Pre-application Phase – Draft Valued Component Selection was to obtain public input on the Valued Components (VCs), indicators, and study boundaries to be used in the Application.

The BCEAO held a public comment period on the draft Valued Component Selection Document prepared by WesPac from November 20, 2015, to December 21, 2015. Comments from the public on proposed VCs, indicators, and study boundaries were reviewed and considered by the BCEAO and WesPac in finalizing the VC selection document. This information presented in the VC selection document will form the basis for the effects assessment in the Application.

13.3.2.2 Notification Methods Notifications in the Pre-application Phase – Draft Valued Component Selection provided information about the Project and the consultation process, methods for providing feedback, and invitation to public open houses. The notification methods used during the Pre-Application Phase are summarized in Table 13-4. Table 13-4: Notification Tools Used for the Pre-application Phase Tool Description & purpose Project website Project background, consultation materials, public comment period dates, updates about the Project, public open house announcements, link to draft Valued Component Selection Document, contact information, and next steps Face-to-face Continued meetings between WesPac and stakeholders to provide information about the meetings Project, receive feedback, and invite participation Public open Two BCEAO-led public open houses in the vicinity of the Project site to provide the houses public with opportunities to review and comment on the draft Valued Component Selection Document and the Project Stakeholder From WesPac to stakeholders to invite participation and provide initial or follow-up letters / emails / information. A total of 53 letters were emailed to stakeholders. Example copies of the phone calls stakeholder letters are presented in the Public Consultation Report, which is available on the BCEAO website (WesPac Midstream, 2016b)

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Tool Description & purpose

Newspaper Advertisements in the following local publications announcing the public open houses and announcements public comment period. Advertisements ran on Friday, November 13, 2015, in: (BCEAO template) ▪ Delta Optimist ▪ Richmond News ▪ Vancouver Sun ▪ Sing Tao Daily (Western Edition) ▪ Ming Pao Newspaper Tear sheets of the advertisements are included in Public Consultation Report, which is available on the BCEAO website (WesPac Midstream, 2016b)

BCEAO = British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office.

13.3.2.3 Activities The Pre-application VC selection process included the following activities to meet the public consultation requirements, of the Section 11 Order and Public Consultation Plan:  Distribution of the draft Valued Component Selection Document;  Public comment period;  Public open houses;  Project website; and  Stakeholder communications.

13.3.2.3.1 Distribution of the Draft Valued Component Selection Document Full copies of the draft VC selection document were made available at public locations as specified by the BCEAO during the public comment period. Public locations included the following public libraries:  George Mackie Library, 8440 – 112 Street, Delta, BC;  Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 – 51 Street, Delta, BC;  Richmond Public Library, Ironwood Branch, 8200 – 11688 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC; and  Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch, 100 – 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC.

Notification of the location of these documents was included in public comment period advertisements. The draft VC selection document was also available at open houses and online on BCEAO Project Electronic Project Information Centre (e-PIC) website.

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13.3.2.3.2 Public Open Houses During the public comment period, two BCEAO-led public open houses were held to provide the public with opportunities to review and comment on the draft VC selection document and the Project. These were held on the following dates at the following locations:  December 2, 2015 – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Delta Town and Country Inn, 6005 Highway 17A, Delta, BC; and  December 3, 2015 – 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Holiday Inn Express Riverport, 0688 No. 6 Road Richmond, BC.

In total, 81 people signed into the open houses (50 signed in to the December 2, 2015, open house in Delta; 31 signed into the December 3, 2015, open house in Richmond). Representatives from the BCEAO, WesPac, and WesPac’s technical team were at information stations during the open house to provide Project information and to respond to questions. Attendees were encouraged to submit written comments or questions to the BCEAO using the Project online comment form or by mail or fax. iPads and laptops were available at the open houses to allow submission of online comments during the open houses.

13.3.2.3.3 Project Website The Project website was updated to provide current information on the EA process. The link to the draft VC selection document for review was also provided on Project website.

13.3.2.3.4 Stakeholder Communications WesPac conducted stakeholder communications throughout the Pre-application Phase to engage with stakeholders who were previously consulted or to undertake initial consultation with other stakeholders. Refer to Appendix A, Consultation Record, for a list of stakeholder and public consultations completed to date.

13.3.2.4 Materials The following Project presentation materials were developed and made available during the public open houses:  Display boards—Twenty-one large-format display boards were exhibited at the open houses and were made available online on the BCEAO e-PIC website. 8.5- by 11-inch printout boards were also available for people who wished to review the materials in further detail at a later time. The boards provided information on the following topics:

▪ Welcome and introduction to the Project;

▪ Open houses and BCEAO public comment period on the draft VC selection document;

▪ The Project site;

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▪ Project site plan;

▪ Visualizations of the Project;

▪ Tilbury Marine Jetty within the LNG process;

▪ Project process and proposed timeline;

▪ Regulatory requirements;

▪ Information about VCs and Pathway Components (PCs);

▪ Safety, including accidents or malfunctions;

▪ Safety, including marine transport;

▪ Candidate VC descriptions, potential Project-related effects to be studied, and proposed approach for assessing Project-related effects, organized under the five pillars of the BCEAO—environment, economic, social, heritage, and health;

▪ Cumulative effects; and

▪ How to provide feedback and stay informed, future consultation opportunities, next steps in the EA process, and where to get more information about the Project.

The display boards created for the public open houses are available to review in the Public Consultation Report available on the BCEAO website.  Draft Valued Component Selection Document—Full copies of the draft VC selection document were available at the open houses for public review and reference as well as at public locations as specified by the BCEAO.  Project Description document—Copies of the Project Description and updates were available at the open house for public review and reference.  Large-scale Project maps—Large-scale reference maps (36- by 48-inch), including a Project location map, site plan map, Project oblique view graphic, and Project shipping route map.

13.4 Proponent’s Response to Key Comments about the Environmental Assessment Process During public consultation, WesPac explained that the EA process has multiple opportunities for input from local, provincial, and federal government agencies, Aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and the public on the Project. During the Pre-application Phase consultation process, WesPac responded to comments and questions with respect to EA process transparency and EA consultation. WesPac confirmed that:  During the Application Review Phase, the BCEAO will hold a second public comment period including BCEAO-led open houses.

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 The Project design is anticipated to continue to evolve as a result of feedback received from local, provincial, and federal government agencies, Aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and public.  The EA process section of the EAC Application will provide details on consultation activities throughout the EA process, including involvement of local, provincial, and federal government agencies, distribution of information to the public and stakeholder groups, and issues tracking.  A Working Group has been established per Section 4.1 of the Section 11 Order to advise the BCEAO and provide comment and feedback on key documents. This Working Group was composed of representatives of Aboriginal groups identified on Schedule B and federal, provincial, and local government agencies.  Part C of the Application will provide details on consultation undertaken for the purposes of the EA with Aboriginal groups and will consider potential adverse effects of the Project on Aboriginal groups, including rights and title.

13.5 Summary of Public Concerns and Proponent Responses A summary of the main public comment themes identified from comments received during the public comment period is provided in Table 13-5. The complete Public Comment Period Tracking Table is posted to the BCEAO website (WesPac Midstream, 2015b).

WesPac recognizes the concerns identified through the public consultation process and identified how these concerns are addressed in the Application, as noted in the table below.

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Table 13-5: Summary of Public Concerns and Proponent Responses during the Pre-application Phase Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme)

WesPac understands general concerns with respect to natural Section 4.4 of the Application Mitigation measures presented in Section 4.4 gas and LNG. This Project involves the construction of a discusses the Air Quality VC. This include reduction of emissions through technology marine jetty to provide berthing and loading facilities for LNG section includes a discussion on / component selection, process design, and carriers up to 100,000 m3 of LNG capacity (up to 68 per GHG emissions, including managing fugitive emissions. The LNG system annum) to serve offshore markets, and LNG barges up to upstream effects. will have a sensitive leak detection system that 7,500 m3 of LNG capacity (up to 69 per annum) to serve would shut down the system in the event of a regional markets. The Project, if approved, would allow leak. The Project will implement engine idling time WesPac to transfer processed LNG from the existing adjacent restrictions on equipment and vessels to the FortisBC Tilbury LNG Plant. The storage and processing of extent feasible. The majority of LNG transport LNG are not part of the Project. vessels will run on LNG. The EA process has multiple opportunities for input from local, provincial, and federal government agencies, Aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and the public on the Project. The Project is presently in the Pre-application Phase; during the Application Review Phase, the BCEAO will hold a second Against LNG public comment period including BCEAO-led open houses. It Generally is anticipated that the Project design will continue to evolve as a result of feedback received from local, provincial, and federal government agencies; Aboriginal groups; stakeholders; and the public. The effects of the Project on selected VCs will be assessed in the Application. Mitigation measures will be developed to limit or reduce potential effects, and any expected residual effects (effects remaining after mitigation) will be described. As a requirement of a recent change with regard to upstream effects (subject of a CEA Agency letter dated February 12, 2016 [CEA Agency, 2016]), WesPac will work with the CEA Agency, BCEAO, and ECCC in understanding the methodology and requirements for assessing upstream effects and will ensure that these requirements are included in the Application Information Requirements (AIR) and Application, which will be assessed in the EA.

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme)

WesPac understands general concerns with respect to fossil Section 4.4 of the Application Mitigation measures presented in Section 4.4 fuels. The Project is not an oil or gas extraction project. discusses the Air Quality VC. This include reduction of emissions through technology Natural gas will be supplied to the Project from western section includes a discussion on / component selection, process design, and Canadian market hubs within the existing gas transmission GHG emissions, including managing fugitive emissions. The LNG system system provided by FortisBC. However, as a requirement of a upstream effects as required by will have a sensitive leak detection system that Hydraulic recent change with regard to upstream effects (subject of a ECCC. would shut down the system in the event of a Fracturing / CEA Agency letter dated February 12, 2016 [CEA Agency, leak. The Project will implement engine idling time Fossil Fuels 2016]), WesPac will work with the CEA Agency, BCEAO, and restrictions on equipment and vessels to the ECCC in understanding the methodology and requirements extent feasible. The majority of LNG transport for assessing upstream effects and will ensure that these vessels will run on LNG. requirements are included in the AIR and Application, which will be assessed in the EA. WesPac understands general concerns with respect to Section 4.4 of the Application Mitigation measures presented in Section 4.4 potential upstream and downstream effects related to natural discusses the Air Quality VC. This include reduction of emissions through technology gas and LNG. While WesPac acknowledges the expressed section includes a discussion on / component selection, process design, and concern, upstream and downstream activities are not part of GHG emissions, including managing fugitive emissions. The LNG system the Project. It is WesPac’s understanding that such activities upstream effects as required by will have a sensitive leak detection system that are subject to their own separate regulatory reviews and ECCC. would shut down the system in the event of a requirements. However, as a requirement of a recent change leak. The Project will implement engine idling time Upstream and with regard to upstream effects (subject of a CEA Agency restrictions on equipment and vessels to the Downstream letter dated February 12, 2016 [CEA Agency 2016]), WesPac extent feasible. The majority of LNG transport Effects will work with the CEA Agency, BCEAO, and ECCC in vessels will run on LNG. understanding the methodology and requirements for assessing upstream effects and will ensure that these requirements are included in the AIR and Application, which will be assessed in the EA. GHG emissions are proposed to be assessed as a subcomponent of the Air Quality VC in the Application and the methods and approach of this assessment will be described in the AIR.

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The Application will assess potential Project-related effects on Section 4.4. addresses effects to Mitigation measures presented in Section 4.4 environmental VCs, including Air Quality, Noise, Marine the Air Quality VC. include reduction of emissions through technology Mammals, Fish and Fish Habitat, Water Quality, Wildlife and Section 4.3 addresses effects to / component selection, process design, and Wildlife Habitat, and Vegetation. These sections will also the Marine Mammals VC. managing fugitive emissions. The LNG system include mitigation measures that will be implemented to avoid will have a sensitive leak detection system that or minimize these effects. Section 4.2 addresses effects to would shut down the system in the event of a the Fish and Fish Habitat VC. leak. The Project will implement engine idling time Section 4.6 addresses effects to restrictions on equipment and vessels to the the Water Quality VC. extent feasible. The majority of LNG transport Section 4.8 addresses effects to vessels will run on LNG. the Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Section 4.3 presents mitigation measures for VC. protection of Marine Mammals, such as Section 4.7 addresses effects to development of Marine Management and Vessel the Vegetation VC. Traffic Management Plans, sequencing of in- water works, adherence to timing windows, and installation of bubble curtains. Section 4.2 presents mitigation measures for Fish and Fish Habitat including but not limited to erosion and sediment control, stormwater Effects of the management, fish habitat offset, dredging Project on the management, and concrete works management. Environment Section 4.6 presents mitigations regarding Water Quality including but not limited to on-site environmental monitoring, instream work during the least risk fisheries work window, and Best Management Practices for Pile Driving. Sediment containment will be employed on the barge if necessary. Water quality monitoring will be implemented during dredging works to verify that the turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS) criteria are being met. Section 4.7 presents mitigation measures regarding Vegetation including but not limited to the mapping and flagging of sensitive ecosystems to control encroachment. Soil compaction will be managed by limiting ground stabilization activities to within the Project Disturbance Footprint Where feasible, clean soil and native vegetation removed to facilitate Project construction will be salvaged and replaced. Equipment and materials will be cleaned of mud/soils, invasive plant parts, and

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) propagules prior to arriving at the Project Site Boundary. On-site wetland and riparian ecosystem enhancement and creation is expected to balance the potential Project-related loss of wetland and riparian habitat

Section 4.8 presents mitigation measures regarding Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat including but not limited to clearing of native vegetation communities will be limited to the extent required for construction of Project facilities. Where feasible, temporary construction features, such as laydown areas, will be located on paved areas to reduce further clearing. Areas to be cleared will be delineated to help limit clearing and other potential disturbance to what is planned. Habitat requiring temporary disturbance during Project construction will be replanted with native species upon completion of the construction phase. An Invasive Plant Management Plan will be developed and implemented during Project construction and operation. Where possible, clearing of vegetation will avoid the bird nesting season.

The Application will assess potential Project-related effects on Section 5.1 of the application The Project is expected to have a positive effect social and economic VCs, including Socio-community, Land discusses effects from the Project on subcomponents of the economy (e.g., local and Marine Resource Use, Visual Quality, Current Use of on the Economy VC. government finance, labour market, and Lands and Resources for Traditional Purposes, and Economy. Section 6.1 of the Application economic development) (Section 5.1) Effects of the These sections will also include mitigation measures that will discusses effects from the Project Section 6.1 presents five mitigation measures Project on be implemented to avoid or minimize these effects. Assessing on the Socio-community VC. regarding Socio-community effects, including the social context of the surrounding area in the Application socio-economic Section 6.2 of the Application emergency management planning with local first factors will enable WesPac to integrate current activity considerations responders, Aboriginal and public communication on and around the Fraser River into the Project. Project discusses of the Application discusses the Land and Marine plans, and local and aboriginal hiring and construction and operations will create new economic procurement polices. opportunities for workers and businesses in the area, which Resource Use VC. may generate spin-off employment in goods, services, and Section 6.3 of the Application Section 6.2 presents six mitigation measures supply. However, the Project could also affect existing discusses the Current Use of regarding Land and Marine Resource Use,

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) economic activities in the area and region. The EA will assess Lands and Resourced for including compliance with marine regulations and economy to understand these effects. Traditional Purposes VC. legislation, Marine Access and Transportation Section 6.4 of the Application Management Plan, and Aboriginal discusses Project effects on the Communication Plan. Visual Quality VC. Section 6.4, in addition to compliance with appropriate Project Design, presents two mitigation measures regarding Visual Quality, which are construction and operation lighting management practices and external surface treatment. Potential Project-related health effects that may result from Section 8.0 of the Application The mitigation measures assumed by the Water changes to air quality, water quality, soil quality, and country provides an assessment of the and Air Quality VC assessments are included in food quality will be assessed in the Human Health VC section effects on the Human Health VC. the predictions used for the Human Health of the Application. assessment. Information on the mitigation Effects of the The Application will include a Human Health Risk measures are summarized in Section 4.6 (Water Project on Quality) and Section 4.4 (Air Quality). Monitoring human health Assessment. Human receptors will be identified based on persons with the greatest potential to be adversely affected by plans will be used to confirm the predictions exposures to air emissions originating from the Project. associated with predicted changes in levels of Human receptors will include residents of nearby constituents in environmental media to which communities. people may be exposed. The Application will assess potential Project-related effects on Section 7.0 assesses effects from Section 7.1 of the Application (Archaeological and physical/tangible aspects of heritage in the Heritage the Project on physical/tangible Historical Resources), presents four mitigation Resources VC, which comprises three subcomponents: aspects of the Heritage measures including avoidance, minimize or archaeological resources, historical resources, and Resources VC. reduce, offset, and Change Find Management palaeontological resources. As heritage resources in the Procedure. For all phases, the heritage Fraser River Delta have been well studied historically, the assessment resulted in the conclusion that no Effects of the summary of existing conditions will largely focus on a literature residual effects to palaeontological resources, Project on review, supplemented by information obtained through archaeological resources, or historical resources physical/ consultation with regulators, stakeholders, and Aboriginal are anticipated. tangible groups. The summary of existing conditions will be used as heritage the basis of the effects assessment, which will describe and evaluate potential effects arising from interactions between the Project and heritage resources. This Application will also include mitigation measures that will be implemented to avoid or minimize these effects. CEAA 2012 requires assessment of an effect of any change that may be caused to the environment on Aboriginal physical

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) and cultural heritage; and any structure, site, or thing that is of archaeological, paleontological, or architectural significance per Sections 5(1)(c)(ii) and 5(1)(c)(iv). Non-physical (intangible) Aboriginal cultural heritage will be assessed as part of the Current Use of Lands and Resources for Traditional Purposes VC or in Part C of the Application. WesPac will be consulting with Aboriginal groups throughout Part C of the Application presents N/A Consultation the EA process. The Application will include information about documentation respecting with Aboriginal consultation with potentially impacted Aboriginal groups. In consultation with Aboriginal groups / First addition, consultation reports are required by the BCEAO at groups. Nations key points in time during the EA process, as outlined in the Section 11 Order (BCEAO 2015b). The effects of the Project on marine navigation will be Marine navigation is addressed in Mitigation measures presented in Section 6.2 with assessed in the Application under the navigation Section 6.2, Land and Marine respect to marine navigation include subcomponent of the Land and Marine Resource Use VC. In Resource Use. implementation of the recommendations provided addition, the Section 9.0, Accidents and Malfunctions of the Accident and malfunctions are in the Technical Review Process of Marine Application will include a review of accidents and malfunctions addressed in Section 9.0. Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites related to marine navigation; scenarios for consideration will (TERMPOL) reports, compliance with marine include vessel collisions (i.e., with the jetty and non-tug regulations and legislations, and development of assisted vessel or a marine mammal), including loss of cargo Marine Access and Transportation and Marine and ship inventories (e.g., fuel) and marine vessel groundings. Communication Management Plans. To inform these studies, a Marine Navigational Risk Mitigation measures presented in Section 9.0 with Assessment is currently being prepared which will include the respect to accidents and malfunctions including following surveys and studies: Marine marine vessels will adhere to Annex I of the navigation ▪ Marine traffic survey International Convention for the Prevention of safety ▪ Route analysis, approach characteristics, and Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78). navigability survey The Project’s Emergency Response Plan will ▪ Special under keel clearance survey include a Spill Contingency Plan developed in accordance with BC Environmental Management ▪ Transit time and delay survey Act Spill Reporting Regulation, BC Marine Oil ▪ Casualty data survey Spill Prevention and Preparedness Strategy, BC ▪ Vessel specifications Guidelines for Industry Emergency Response Plans and Canada’s National Standard ▪ Site plans and technical data CAN/CSA-Z731-03 on emergency preparedness ▪ Cargo transfer and transshipment systems and response. For offshore spills, the Spill ▪ Channel, maneuvering, and anchorage elements Contingency Plan will also include provisions for ▪ Berth procedures and provisions spill reporting, containment, and clean-up under

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) ▪ Single point mooring provisions and procedures the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; ▪ Port information book the Canada Shipping Act, 2001; and the Fisheries Act, ▪ Terminal operations manual Measures provided for in the Spill Contingency ▪ Contingency planning Plan will be implemented, including: ▪ Oil handling facilities requirements • Mobilizing the necessary equipment and In addition to compliance with regulatory requirements (i.e., crews to contain and clean up the spill to Navigation Protection Act [Government of Canada 1985] protect the environment; and review process), the effects from navigational hazards • Notifying the appropriate government connected to the Project will be mitigated through best agencies (e.g., BC Ministry of practices and Project design and management measures. Environment and Climate Change Measures to mitigate specific Project effects from navigation Strategy, Environment and Climate hazard will be described in the Application. Change Canada, Canadian Coast Guard) for spill reporting and for assistance for containment and clean- up. Safety will be of utmost importance in the design, construction, Accidents and Malfunctions are The Project will be designed, operated, and and operation of the Project. All fire, safety, emergency addressed in Section 9.0 of the managed to reduce the potential for hazardous response, and protection systems will be designed to meet or Application. material spills. The transportation, storage, and exceed Canadian standards. handling of hazardous materials will be conducted in accordance with the Transportation of General safety The Accidents and Malfunctions section of the Application will assess potential effects associated with accidents and Dangerous Goods Act, Workplace Hazardous malfunctions, including incidents resulting in natural disasters, Materials Information System (WHMIS), and spills, explosion, or fire. This section will also include relevant sections of CSA Z276 Canadian mitigation measures that will be implemented to avoid or Standard for LNG production, storage, and minimize these effects handling. A release of LNG, whether accidental or by deliberate action, Accidents and Malfunctions are Mitigation measures to avoid hazardous material would be treated the same way. The Accidents and addressed in Section 9.0 of the spills on land, onshore release of LNG, and Safety from a Malfunctions section of the Application will assess potential Application. offshore release of LNG are described in Section deliberate effects associated with accidents and malfunctions, including 9.0 attack incidents resulting in spills, explosion, or fire. This section will also include mitigation measures that will be implemented to avoid or minimize these effects.

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme)

While in liquid form, natural gas cannot burn or explode. Accidents and Malfunctions are The LNG transfer system and spill prevention This is because there is no oxygen or air in LNG, which is addressed in Section 9.0 of the system will be designed according to CSA Z276 required for either of those reactions to occur. If LNG were Application. Canadian Standard and will include emergency to come in contact with warmer air, it would start to return to shut down, fire and gas detection systems. Other a gaseous state. Since natural gas is less dense than air, it mitigation measures to avoid onshore and would evaporate into the atmosphere. offshore release of LNG are described in Section While in a gaseous state, there are very specific conditions 9.0 of the Application. under which natural gas could ignite or potentially explode: the gas must be in a confined space, the right fuel-to-air ratio must be met, and there must be a spark. LNG facilities are specifically designed to prevent these conditions from occurring and are equipped with incident detection and Dangers related response systems. to release of natural gas The LNG carriers calling on the facility would be double- hulled ships specifically designed to handle liquefied natural gas at its -162ºC temperature, with state-of-the-art safety and security technology. LNG is always transported at atmospheric pressure. From 1964 to the end of 2012, more than 70,000 loaded cargos of LNG were shipped around the world without major incident both at port and at sea (International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers 2012). The Accidents and Malfunctions section of the Application will assess potential effects associated with accidents and malfunctions, including incidents resulting in loss of containment of LNG at the facility or on board LNG Carriers. WesPac understands general concern with respect to fossil Actions with respect to the Air In-design mitigation such as selection of fuels. While we acknowledge the expressed concern, this Quality VC, GHG, and climate construction equipment will be implemented to issue is beyond the scope of this Project. The Project is not change are addressed in Section reduce contribution of Project GHG emissions an oil or gas extraction project. Natural gas will be supplied 4.4, Air Quality. and climate change. Details are described in Fossil fuels / to the Project from western Canadian market hubs within the Section 4.4, Air Quality. GHG / climate existing gas transmission system provided by FortisBC. change However, as requirement of a recent change with regard to upstream effects (subject of a CEA Agency letter dated February 12,, 2016 [CEA Agency 2016]) WesPac will work with the CEA Agency, BCEAO, and ECCC in understanding the methodology and requirements for assessing upstream

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) effects and will ensure that these requirements are included in the AIR and Application, which will be assessed in the EA. GHG management related to the Project is a subcomponent of the Air Quality VC in the Application, and the methods and approach of this assessment will be described in the AIR. This section of the Application will consider the Project’s potential effects to GHG management and mitigation measures that will be implemented to reduce these effects. The annual GHG emissions from the Project will be estimated for the Project operation phase and will be compared to the provincial and national emissions to assess the relative contribution of the Project on a national basis. The scope of the EA for the Project has been set by the Information related to the scope of N/A BCEAO, developed based on WesPac’s Project Description the EA are presented in Section and the requirements of the BCEAA and CEAA 2012. The 11 Order issued by the BCEAO scope includes construction, operation and decommissioning available on the BCEAO’s of physical works and activities associated with the Project as website. Scope of proposed by WesPac, both spatial and temporal boundaries. assessment The Section 11 Order in Section 3.1.3 stipulates that the scope (i.e., separate of the assessment for the Proposed Project will include from FortisBC, consideration of: Potential adverse effects that are likely to shipping, result from the changes in the movement of vessels to and induced from the marine jetty along the designated shipping route projects) within the South Arm of the Fraser River, from the pilot station at Sand Heads. (BCEAO, 2015b) For more information related to the scope of the EA, please see the Section 11 Order issued by the BCEAO available on the BCEAO’s website.

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme)

WesPac is a separate entity from FortisBC, as defined in the The Project Description is N/A Project Description available on the BCEAO’s website. available on the BCEAO website. As described in the Project Description, FortisBC is currently constructing an LNG liquefaction expansion along with an Inclusion of additional LNG storage tank capable of storing approximately 3 FortisBC Facility 46,000 m of LNG at the existing Tilbury LNG Plant which has been approved separately from this Project. The expansion of the Tilbury LNG Plant is occurring irrespective of this Project. The WesPac Project proposes to take custody of the LNG from FortisBC at the point where the flange of the Project’s LNG transfer pump connects to the FortisBC storage tank. The EA process has multiple opportunities for input from local, N/A N/A provincial, and federal government agencies, Aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and the public on the Project. During the Application Review Phase, the BCEAO will hold a second public comment period including BCEAO-led open houses. It is anticipated that the Project design will continue to evolve as a result of feedback received from local, provincial, and federal government agencies, Aboriginal groups, stakeholders, and public. The Environmental Assessment Process section (Part A Section 2.0) of the Application for an EAC will provide details EA process on consultation activities throughout the EA process, including transparency / involvement of local, provincial, and federal government EA Process agencies, distribution of information to the public and consultation stakeholder groups, and issues tracking. A Working Group was established per Section 4.1 of the Section 11 Order available on the BCEAO’s website (BCEAO, 2015b) to advise the BCEAO and provide comment and feedback on key documents. This Working Group was composed of representatives of Aboriginal groups identified on Schedule B (including modifications to Schedule B as outlined in the September 24, 2015, and May 11, 2016), and federal, provincial, and local government agencies. Part C of the Application will provide details on consultation undertaken for the purposes of the EA with Aboriginal groups and will consider potential adverse effects of the Project on Aboriginal groups, including rights and title.

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The jetty is designed to accommodate vessels that can N/A N/A operate within the current navigational limits of the Fraser George Massey River. This Project does not require any changes to the Tunnel dimensions of the navigational channel or existing Replacement infrastructure, such as the removal of the George Massey Project Tunnel, which is undergoing a separate provincial EA (the proposed George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project). List of projects that may be considered for a cumulative effects Cumulative effects are described N/A assessment is provided in the Valued Component Selection in Part B of the application, Socio- Document. The list will be refined prior to submission of the economic, Environmental and Application, incorporating feedback from the public, Economic sections. Part F of the stakeholders, Aboriginal groups, and local, provincial, and application presents summary of federal government agencies. residual effects and mitigation Cumulative measures. effects Each VC with an identified residual effect and the potential effects of other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects and activities will be considered as part of the cumulative effects assessment where there is an interaction with other projects and activities. The Application will also include a table that identifies the proposed measures to mitigate potential impacts to VCs. GHG management is a subcomponent of the Air Quality VC. Section 4.4, Air Quality discusses Details are described in Section 4.4, Air Quality. This section of the Application will consider the Project’s GHG management. The foremost GHG mitigation measure for the potential effects to GHG management and mitigation Project is mitigation by design, which will reduce measures that will be implemented to reduce these effects. emissions through technology/component The annual GHG emissions from the Project will be estimated selection, process design, and managing fugitive for the Project operation phase and will be compared to the emissions. Other measures will include reducing COP21 provincial and national emissions to assess the relative vessel emissions by reducing engine idling when (Conference of contribution of the Project on a national basis. practical, the transport vessels using LNG as their Parties) or Paris main source of fuel, selection and maintenance of Accord As requirement of a recent change with regard to upstream effects (subject CEA Agency letter dated February 12, 2016 construction equipment and the implementation of [CEA Agency, 2016]), WesPac will work with the CEA Agency, a leak detection and repair program during BCEAO, and ECCC in understanding the methodology and operations. requirements for assessing upstream effects and will ensure that these requirements are included in the AIR and Application, which will be assessed in the EA.

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The lands surrounding the Project site are predominately used Continuous engagement and N/A for industrial and marine purposes. Marine terminals are consultation with provincial, and situated in the surrounding area and are connected to the federal government agencies, operations of Seaspan Ferries, Lehigh Hanson Cement, stakeholders and Aboriginal Annacis Auto Terminals, and Fraser Surrey Docks. Seaspan groups through the EA process. Ferries’ Tilbury freight terminal is located approximately 300 m upstream of the Project site, and the Lehigh Hanson Cement plant is approximately 650 m upstream of the Project site. Given the industrial and commercial marine character of surrounding land uses, the Project is consistent with these existing uses, and therefore property value effects due to the Property values Project are likely to be either non-existent or very small, and in the latter event, they would not be measurable. In addition, the Greater Vancouver property markets are subject to complex supply and demand factors, so discerning the property value of effect of modest adverse changes in environmental conditions due to the Project would be difficult to accurately estimate. WesPac will continue to engage with stakeholders regarding issues and concerns as well as local, provincial, and federal government agencies, and Aboriginal groups through the EA process. It is anticipated that the Project design will continue to evolve as a result of feedback received. Operational shipping activities from the Project site to Sand Shipping activities are described N/A Heads will be considered in the Application as per Section in TERMPOL reports (Ausenco, 3.1.3 of the Section 11 Order available on the BCEAO’s 2015; DNV GL, 2015, 2016) and website (BCEAO, 2015b), but these activities are not Section 6.2, Land and Marine considered directly linked to the Project as LNG carriers and Resource Use. Vessel barges will not be under the care and control of WesPac. The ownership / Proponent intends to deliver LNG to LNG carriers and barges vessel or tanker berthed at the Project jetty. The receivers (buyers) of LNG will pollution be required to arrange for the marine transportation of LNG in carriers and barges. All LNG carriers and barges arriving at the Project site will be operated by qualified shipping companies engaged in the business of LNG transportation and be subject to, but not limited to, all regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, Navigation Protection Act, Marine Liability Act, Pilotage Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) Act, and maritime requirements listed in the International Gas Code for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk. The Project will include construction of 470 m transfer pipe LNG Transfer System and Project N/A consisting of two insulated pipes and a vapor return line from land and marine based facilities the marine jetty to the existing FortisBC Tilbury LNG Plant. No and construction activities are Transmission other pipelines or transmission lines are required for the described in Project Description lines / additional Project as the infrastructure operated by FortisBC is already available for public on the BCEAO infrastructure in place at the FortisBC Tilbury LNG Plant. website (WesPac 2015c) and presented to stakeholders and general public during consultations periods. The Application will define and describe the scope of the Section 4.3 of the Application Section 4.3 presents 10 mitigation measures for assessment of potential effects on the Marine Mammals VC. discusses project effects on the protection of Marine Mammals including but not The Application Local Assessment Area (LAA) and Regional Marine Mammals VC. limited to development of Marine Management Assessment Area (RAA) support several marine mammal and Vessel Traffic Management Plans, species that are protected federally under the Fisheries Act sequencing of in-water works, adherence to and the Species at Risk Act, as well as provincially under the timing window, installation of bubble curtain, British Columbia Wildlife Act (e.g. BC Red- or Blue-listed ramp-up/soft-start procedure, and prioritization of species). vibratory pile diving methods.

The subcomponents for the Marine Mammals VC are: ▪ Harbour seal Killer whales / orcas / marine ▪ California sea lion mammals ▪ Steller sea lion ▪ Harbour porpoise ▪ Southern Resident killer whale ▪ Transient killer whales ▪ Humpback whale ▪ Grey whale The Application will identify measures to avoid, manage, or otherwise mitigate potential adverse effects to the Marine Mammals VC.

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The effects of the Project on marine navigation will be Section 6.2 of the Application Mitigation measures presented in Section 6.2 with assessed under the navigation subcomponent of the Land and discusses the effect of the Project respect to marine navigation include Marine Resource Use VC. In addition, the Accidents and on Land and Marine Resource implementation of the recommendations provided Malfunctions section of the Application will include a review of Use VC and navigation in TERMPOL reports, compliance with marine accidents and malfunctions related to marine navigation; subcomponent. regulations and legislations, development of scenarios for consideration will include vessel collisions (i.e., Section 9.0 of the Application Marine Access and Transportation and Marine with the jetty and non-tug assisted vessels or marine discusses the effect of the Project Communication Management Plans. mammals), including loss of cargo and ship inventories (e.g., on Accidents and Malfunctions. Mitigation measures presented in Section 9.0 with fuel), and marine vessel groundings. To inform these studies respect to accidents and malfunctions include in the Application, a Marine Navigational Risk Assessment is Marine navigational risk assessment, conducted as part of marine vessels will adhere to Annex I of the currently being prepared and will include the following surveys International Convention for the Prevention of and studies: the TERMPOL 3.15, Risk Assessment discusses Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78). ▪ Marine traffic survey navigational risks within the The Project’s Emergency Response Plan will ▪ Route analysis, approach characteristics, and shipping route (DNV GL 2016). include a Spill Contingency Plan developed in navigability survey accordance with BC Environmental Management ▪ Special under keel clearance survey Act Spill Reporting Regulation, BC Marine Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Strategy BC ▪ Transit time and delay survey Guidelines for Industry Emergency Response ▪ Casualty data survey Plans, and Canada’s National Standard ▪ Vessel specifications CAN/CSA-Z731-03 on emergency preparedness Shipping and response. For offshore spills, the Spill ▪ Site plans and technical data Contingency Plan will also include provisions for ▪ Cargo transfer and transshipment systems spill reporting, containment, and clean-up under ▪ Channel, maneuvering, and anchorage elements the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; ▪ Berth procedures and provisions Canada Shipping Act, 2001; and the Fisheries Act. ▪ Single point mooring provisions and procedures Measures provided for in the Spill Contingency ▪ Port information book Plan will be implemented, including: ▪ Terminal operations manual • Mobilizing the necessary equipment and ▪ Contingency planning crews to contain and clean up the spill to ▪ Oil handling facilities requirement protect the environment; and ▪ Hazardous and noxious substances considerations • Notifying the appropriate government agencies (e.g., BC Ministry of The results of the Navigational Risk Assessment will inform Environment and Climate Change the Accidents and Malfunctions section of the Application. Strategy, Environment and Climate Accidents and malfunctions that could occur in any phase of Change Canada, Canadian Coast the Project and will be considered in the Application, include, Guard) for spill reporting and for but are not limited to, marine vessel collisions (i.e., with the assistance for containment and clean- jetty and non-tug assisted vessel or a marine mammal); this up. will include a loss of cargo and ship inventories (e.g., fuel) where applicable. The effects of the Project on marine

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) navigation will also be assessed under the navigation subcomponent of the Land and Marine Resource Use VC. The RAA identified for the VCs are considered to be adequate Delineation of RAAs and LAAs N/A to provide context for assessment of the potential Project were made based on the criteria effects and to assess cumulative effects. As described in that were established during the (BCEAO 2013) Guideline for The Selection of Valued VC selection process. The Components and Assessment of Potential Effects, a larger criteria used were explained to RAA is used to provide context for the assessment of potential stakeholders and general public project effects. The RAA is typically based on a natural as a response of proponents to transition (e.g., watershed boundary, ecological zone) or an questions and comments on artificial delineation (e.g., political or economic district or zone) selection of spatial boundaries that is relevant to the VC. The RAA boundary should be at an and the characteristics of each appropriate scale that provides relevant context for studied value component. consideration of project effects, offers useful and meaningful data, and neither over-emphasizes nor under-emphasizes the scale of the project effects. Indirect effects of shipping from the Project site to Sand Heads will be considered in the Application. The Fraser River can be Limited spatial described as a constrained channel in terms of navigability, boundaries / and as such can be distinguished from other water bodies Salish Sea (e.g., Strait of Georgia, Salish Sea). Considerations in identifying the RAAs include, but are not limited to: ▪ Navigability of the channel and associated concerns about accidents and malfunctions; ▪ Shipping LNG is a new activity on the Fraser River and is known to be a concern to the public and Aboriginal groups; ▪ The proposed scoping of marine shipping is consistent with other project scoping determinations (e.g., Woodfibre and Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery); ▪ LNG Carriers would represent a greater proportion of overall deep-sea vessel activity on the Fraser River than on the Georgia Strait or Salish Sea; ▪ The size of the LNG carriers calling at the Project;

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) ▪ Previous direction from the BCEAO and CEA Agency. The Project is subject to review under the BC Environmental N/A N/A Assessment Act, as well as the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. On July 10, 2015, the federal government approved the BCEAO’s request for substitution (subject of a CEA Agency letter dated July 10, 2015 [CEA Agency 2015]). The BCEAO will therefore be conducting the EA for the Project in accordance with the Memorandum of Substituted Understanding between the Canadian Environmental process / BC Assessment Agency and the British Columbia Environmental EAO vs. CEAA Assessment Office on Substitution of Environmental / federal Assessments (CEA Agency, 2013). process The provincial EA process will meet both provincial and federal EA requirements, with separate decisions made by provincial and federal governments. WesPac must obtain an EAC from the BC Minister of Environment and Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development, and an EA Decision Statement from the Federal Minster of Environment and Climate Change before any work can be undertaken on the Project. The Project is located on land and marine areas zoned Section 6.2 of the Application N/A Agriculture / for industrial land use on Tilbury Island. The Project does not discusses the Land and Marine loss of farm overlap land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Resource Use VC including land land use zoning and federal and provincial land use designations.

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme)

The Project may require an estimated maximum dredge area Mitigation measures with respect A Dredging Management Plan will be developed of approximately 20.4 (permanent jetty) + 1.7 (Floating to dredging are presented in the to specifically implement mitigation measures to Temporary Bunker Berth) = ~22.1 ha of area will be dredged; effects assessment of the reduce accidental discharge of deleterious however, the initial dredge area will be approximately 12.0 ha. Application. materials and to minimize effects to fish and fish During operations, maintenance dredging of the Project berth habitat during dredging. is expected to be undertaken on a regular basis after the annual freshet period. Dredging Potential Project-related dredging effects will be assessed in the Fish and Fish Habitat, Marine Mammals, Water Quality, Land and Marine Resource Use, Current Use of Lands and Resources for Traditional Purposes, and Human Health VCs and the River Process PC in the effects assessment in the Application. These sections will include mitigation measures that will be implemented to avoid or minimize identified adverse effects. The Project is technically viable as it is located directly Project site selection and Project N/A adjacent to the existing Fortis BC Tilbury LNG plant, which has design was conducted based on the capacity to supply the Project with LNG; no other the standard technical alternatives to the Project have been proposed as other sites requirements, consideration of would require construction of a new liquefaction plant, environmental effects listed in the cryogenic pipelines, and other ancillary infrastructure. CEAA 2012, consultation with However, alternative means of carrying out the Project that will Aboriginal groups, economic be considered in the Application include: feasibility of alternative scenarios, and potential adverse effects of ▪ Design of the Jetty: the Project on environmental, o Up and over design (avoiding riparian habitat); and social, economic, health, and Site selection o Shore based design heritage aspects. ▪ Alternative transportation: o Road transportation of LNG; and o Rail transportation of LNG. ▪ Alternative means of disposal of marine sediment from dredging: o Reuse of dredge material; o Ocean disposal; and o Disposal at a permitted onshore disposal facility.

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Concern Proponent Response Action/Status Applicable Mitigation (by theme) ▪ Alternative technologies; ▪ Orientation of the Jetty; and ▪ Alternative access road and laydown location areas. Initial criteria used to evaluate these alternatives in the Application will include: ▪ Technical requirements to construct and operate the marine terminal and its related infrastructure; ▪ Consideration of the environmental effects of the alternative listed under Section 5 of CEAA 2012; ▪ Feedback received from Aboriginal groups, including feedback related to Aboriginal Interests; ▪ CEAA 2012 Section 5(1)(c) factors; ▪ Economic feasibility of alternative technologies for construction and operation of the marine jetty; ▪ Reducing adverse effects on environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health resources; and ▪ Industry safety standards and regulatory requirements. Source: WesPac Midstream 2015b. CEAA 2012 = Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012; LNG = liquefied natural gas; EA = Environmental Assessment; BCEAO = British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office; CEA Agency = Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency; ECCC = Environment and Climate Change Canada; AIR = Application Information Requirements; GHG = greenhouse gas; VC = Valued Component; N/A = not applicable; BCEAA = British Columbia Environmental Assessment Act; TERMPOL = Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites; RAA = Regional Assessment Area; LAA = Local Assessment Area; PC = Pathway Component.

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13.6 Next Steps and Future Public Consultation WesPac is committed to continuing to engage with the public during the EA process, as well as during the post- EA phases of the project, should an EAC be issued. The following sections summarize the activities that are planned for the upcoming phases of consultation.

Application Review Phase – Submission of an Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate 13.6.1.1 Purpose of Application Review Phase Consultations During the Application Review Phase, a second public comment period is required by the BCEAO per the Section 11 Order to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the Application for the Project. The following public consultation activities are planned during the Application Review Phase:  Notifications about the public comment period and public open houses;  Distribution of the EAC Application;  Public comment period;  Public open houses;  Project website updates; and  Stakeholder communications.

13.6.1.2 Notification Methods Notifications will be similar to those provided in the Pre-application Phase. Notification methods may be adjusted in response to feedback from the previous consultations, with approval from the BCEAO. A description of the notification methods proposed for the Application Review Phase is provided in Table 13-6. Table 13-6: Notification Tools Proposed for the Application Phase Proposed Tool Description and Purpose Project website Updated with new information about the Project, public open house announcements, link to the Application Face-to-face Continued meetings between WesPac and stakeholders to provide information about the meetings Project, receive feedback, and invite participation Stakeholder From WesPac phone calls and email communications with stakeholders to invite participation emails / phone and provide initial or follow-up information calls

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Proposed Tool Description and Purpose Newspaper Advertisements in the following local publications announcing the public comment period and announcements public open houses: ▪ Delta Optimist ▪ Richmond News ▪ Vancouver Sun ▪ Sing Tao Daily (Western Edition) ▪ Ming Pao Newspaper

13.6.1.3 Activities Public consultation during the Application Review Phase is anticipated to include the following activities:  Public comment period—As per the Section 11 Order, a public comment period of at least 30 days will be held to seek comments on the Application. During the public comment period, the BCEAO will receive comments by mail, fax, or email and will post comments to its website. WesPac will prepare a comment tracking and response database summarizing and responding to all comments received during the public comment period and identifying how these comments have been addressed in the Application or will be addressed, either through supplemental information or incorporated into the commitments and assurances for project implementation.  Stakeholder meetings—WesPac will continue to conduct stakeholder meetings and discussions throughout the Application Review Phase. These meetings will focus on sharing information and obtaining feedback on the Application.  Public open houses—As part of the public comment period, two BCEAO-hosted public open houses will be conducted to provide the public with opportunities to review and comment on the Application and the Project. The open houses are anticipated to be held in similar locations in Delta and Richmond where the open houses held during the Pre-application Phase. The purpose of the open houses will be to provide information about the Project, summarize the Application, and obtain participants’ feedback on the Application and the Project.  Website updates—The Project website will be updated to provide current information on the Application.

13.6.1.4 Materials The following Project presentation materials will be developed and made available at the open houses and online at the BCEAO’s e-PIC website:  Display boards—Multiple display boards will be exhibited at the open houses and also will be available electronically online. The display boards will be designed to communicate current information about the Project and the Application.

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 EAC Application—Copies of the Application will be available at the open houses for public review and as a source of reference as well as at public locations as specified by the BCEAO. Notification of the location of these documents will be included in advertisements about the public comment period.  Information sheets/fact sheets—Key Project information will be developed into brief information sheets that will be available in hard copy at the open houses and will be posted online.

Post-Environmental Assessment Certificate Issuance Consultations Should the Project receive an EAC, WesPac will continue to engage with the public about the Project as required by the EAC commitments and assurances. The objective will be to maintain open communications during the Project’s lifespan, including the construction and operation phases, and eventual decommissioning phase. Input received during the EA process will help inform consultation activities for future Project phases.

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13.7 References Ausenco. 2015. WesPac Tilbury LNG Marine Terminal - Fraser River Vessel Wake Assessment. Memorandum.

BCEAO. 2015d. Environmental Assessment Office. In the Matter of the Environmental Assessment Act S.B.C. 2002, C.43 (Act) and an Environmental Assessment of the Proposed WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project (Proposed Project) Order Under Section 10(1)(c). May 6, 2015. Available online at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/particpation.html. Accessed November 2, 2015.

BCEAO. 2015b. Environmental Assessment Office. In the Matter of the Environmental Assessment Act S.B.C. 2002, C.43 (Act) and an Environmental Assessment of the Proposed WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project (Proposed Project) Order Under Section 11. July 24, 2015.

BCEAO. 2002. Environmental Assessment Act [S.B.C. 2002] Chapter 43.

BCEAO. 2013. Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects. http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/pdf/EAO_Valued_Components_Guideline_2013_09_09.pdf.

CEA Agency. 2013. Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. Memorandum of Understanding between the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) on Substitution of Environmental Assessments.

CEA Agency. 2015. Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. Letter dated Jul 10/15 from Minister Leona Aqlukkaq (Environmental Canada) to Minister Mary Polak (MOE BC) re the proposed WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project and Substitution.

CEA Agency, (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency). 2016. Letter with the subject: Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Substituted Environmental Assessment for the WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project. February 12, 2016. Available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/5886b181e036fb01057695f1/fetch. Accessed August 2018.

DNV GL. 2015. WesPac Tilbury Marine Terminal Risk Assessment - TERMPOL 3.2 - Origin, destination & Marine Traffic Volume Survey. Det Norske Veritas (USA) Inc.

DNV GL. 2016. WesPac LNG Cargo Loading and Transport Risk Assessment - TERMPOL 3.15 Risk Assessment. Det Norske Veritas (USA) Inc.

EAO, (Environmental Assessment Office). 2018. Environmental Assessment Office User Guide. An Overview of Environmental Assessment in British Columbia.

Government of BC. 2002a. Environmental Assessment Act [SBC 2002] Chapter 43. http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/00_02043_01.

Government of BC. 2002b. Reviewable Projects Regulation. B.C. Reg. 370/2002 under the Environmental Assessment Act. Includes amendments up to B.C. Reg 41/2016, February 29, 2016. Current to August 14, 2018. http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/13_370_2002.

Government of BC. 2002c. Public Consultation Policy Regulation. B.C. Reg. 373/2002 under the Environmental Assessment Act. Current to September 18, 2018.

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Government of Canada. 1998. Canada Marine Act. Available at http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-6.7/. Accessed August 2018.

Government of Canada. 2012a. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. http://laws- lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.21/index.html. Accessed 2 Nov 2015.

Government of Canada. 2012b. Regulations Designating Physical Activities. SOR/2012-147 under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. Current to September 16, 2018.

Government of Canada. 1985. Navigation Protection Act. R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22. Last amended June 22, 2017. Current to July 5, 2018. http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-22/.

International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers. 2012. Retail LNG Handbook.

WesPac. 2015. Collected Public Comments for WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project. November 20, 2015 to December 21, 2015. Available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/5886b145e036fb01057695e7/fetch. Accessed August 2018.

WesPac. 2015. WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project, Tilbury Island, Delta BC, Project Description. Presented under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Act. Available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/5886b0d4e036fb01057695d9/fetch. Accessed August 2018.

WesPac. 2016a. Valued Selection Document prepared for WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project. Available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/5886b1b1e036fb01057695f8/fetch. Accessed August 2018.

WesPac. 2016b. WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project. Public Consultation Report #1. July 2016. Available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/5886b1b1e036fb01057695f9/fetch. Accessed August 2018.

WesPac (WesPac Midstream-Vancouver LLC). 2015. WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project Public Consultation Plan. Available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/api/document/5886b134e036fb01057695e4/fetch. Accessed August 2018.

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