Woodfibre LNG Updated Project Description
June 2014
Woodfibre LNG Limited 1020 – 1075 W Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9 Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - i - June 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...... III 1.0 DOCUMENT PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION ...... 1
1.1 PROPONENT CONTACTS ...... 4 2.0 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ...... 5
2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT SCHEDULE ...... 6 3.0 PROJECT INFORMATION ...... 7
3.1 PROJECT PURPOSE AND RATIONALE ...... 7
3.2 PROJECT COMPONENTS ...... 7
3.3 PROJECT ACTIVITIES ...... 10
3.4 PROJECT CAPITAL COSTS AND EMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES ...... 12
3.5 ABORIGINAL RESERVES, TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES AND RESOURCES ...... 12
3.6 LAND USE SETTING ...... 13 4.0 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, HERITAGE AND HEALTH EFFECTS16 5.0 ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION ...... 23
5.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 23 5.1.1 Identification of Stakeholders ...... 23 5.1.2 Pre-application Phase Consultation ...... 24 5.1.3 Proposed Consultation during Application Review Phase ...... 26
5.2 ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT ...... 27 6.0 PERMITS ...... 29 7.0 REFERENCES ...... 30
7.1 REFERENCED LEGISLATION ...... 30
7.2 LITERATURE RESOURCES ...... 30
List of Tables
Table 1 EA Process Schedule ...... 6 Table 2 Summary of Project Components ...... 8 Table 3 Project Activities by Phase ...... 10 Table 4 Potential Effects and Proposed Mitigation Measures ...... 17
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Location of Woodfibre LNG Project Site ...... 2 Figure 2 Project Layout ...... 3 Figure 3 Land Ownership ...... 14
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Acronym Definition BCEAA British Columbia Environmental Assessment Act BMP Best management practice CEAA 2012 Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 CEA Agency Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan EA Environmental assessment EAO British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office FSO Floating storage and offloading unit IC Intermediate Component GHG Greenhouse gas LNG Liquefied natural gas MMT Million metric tonnes OEMP Operation Environmental Management Plan TERMPOL Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites VC Valued Component WLNG Woodfibre LNG Limited
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1.0 DOCUMENT PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION
Woodfibre LNG Limited (WLNG) is proposing to construct and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, storage, and marine carrier transfer facility (Project) for the export of LNG. The Project will be located approximately 7 kilometres west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia (BC) on the west side of Howe Sound (Figure 1). The Project is undergoing a provincial and federal environmental assessment (EA) led by the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).
The Project comprises of the construction and operation of a processing facility to export approximately 2.1 million metric tonnes (MMT) per annum of LNG, and associated storage and export infrastructure (Figure 2). Natural gas will be supplied to the facility from Western Canadian market hubs through an expansion of the existing gas transmission system by FortisBC. The Project will be powered by electricity provided by BC Hydro, which will minimize effects to air quality and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. LNG will be loaded onto carriers for export to global markets.
The purpose of this document is to present a summary of the Project and its environmental setting to support the engagement and consultation process for the provincial and federal EA reviews of Project.
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1.1 PROPONENT CONTACTS
WLNG is a Canadian company incorporated in the Province of BC, with offices in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta (AB). The principal proponent contact persons for the Project are as follows:
Mr. Anthony (AG) Gelotti President (CEO Equivalent) Woodfibre LNG Limited Suite 1020 1075 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 3C9 Phone: +1 (604) 620 7883 E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Byng Giraud Vice President, Corporate Relations (Primary Contact) Woodfibre LNG Limited Suite 1020 1075 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 3C9 Phone: +1 (604) 620 7883 Email: [email protected] The WLNG website is www.woodfibrelng.ca
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2.0 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The Project is subject to a provincial environmental assessment (EA) under the BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA) Reviewable Projects Regulation, which states, “a new energy storage facility with the capability to store an energy resource in a quantity that can yield by combustion >3 PJ of energy” (Government of BC 2002). The Project is also subject to a federal EA under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 (CEAA 2012) Regulations Designating Physical Activities.
The EAO submitted a request to substitute the federal CEAA 2012 process with the BCEAA process under the federal-provincial Memorandum of Understanding on Substitution of Environmental Assessments (2013). On February 19, 2014, the federal Minister of the Environment granted approval for substitution of the federal process with the provincial regulatory review, as sufficient to satisfy federal review requirements (CEA Agency 2014). The substitution process will require both a federal and provincial decision based on the outcome of the provincial regulatory review.
As required by EAO, WLNG will prepare an Application Information Requirements (AIR) document that will contain the necessary information to adhere with CEAA 2012 substitution agreement as well as provincial requirements. The role of the AIR is to specify the requirements for preparation and content of the Environmental Assessment Certificate Application (Application) to EAO. In essence, the AIR states what information and analyses must be included in the Application.
In addition to the AIR, a Valued Component Selection document is being prepared. The Valued Component Selection document is used as a tool to review the environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health values that have been identified by the public, agencies, and Aboriginal groups, and to determine the valued components (VCs) that will be assessed in the Application. Valued components are components of the natural and human environment that are considered by Aboriginal groups, scientists, and government agencies involved in the EA process to have importance, for example freshwater fish, marine mammals, or amphibians. In some cases, components have been identified that are part of a larger effects pathway for a related or more appropriate VC. These have been defined as Intermediate Components (IC). For example, water quality has been identified as an IC rather than a VC because it may support the assessment of the fish and fish habitat VC. Intermediate components generally meet the criteria for a VC, and studies and results will be presented in the Application as technical information to inform the assessment of other VCs. Both VCs and ICs are cornerstones of the assessment process.
During the 30-day formal public comment period set out in the section 11 and section 13 orders, the EAO will invite the public to comment on the Valued Component Selection document. WLNG will be responsible for responding to the comments received from the public on the Valued Components Selection document. Further details on this consultation process are included in Section 5. Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 6 - June 2014
Following approval by the EAO of the final AIR document, WLNG will complete any studies that are required for the Application, such as collecting baseline environmental or socio-economic data. WLNG will then complete the Application and submit it to the EAO for assessment. In accordance with the section 11 and section 13 orders, the public will be invited to comment on the Application during a formal comment period.
After reviewing the Application, and comments and responses, the EAO will produce an Assessment Report on their findings, including identification of any significant Project-related effects to VCs. The provincial Minister of Environment and another responsible provincial minister will then decide whether to issue an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Project. The federal Minister of the Environment will also make a decision regarding approval of the Project on behalf of the federal government.
2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT SCHEDULE
A summary of principal steps associated with the EA process, including the timeline for the Application review process, is presented in Table 1. The date range contained in Table 1 is based on a quarterly breakdown of each year, so each box represents a three-month period.
The target construction duration is 18 months. The Project is expected to operate for a minimum of 25 years.
Table 1 EA Process Schedule
Task 2014 2015 EA Process Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Submit Project Description to initiate EA reviews
(November/December 2013) Submit VC Selection document and updated Project
Description Consultation on VC Selection Document and updated
Project Description. Submit draft AIR for input Submit final AIR Submit completed EA Application Dialogue and engagement Consultation on Application EA review ( up to 180 days) EA decision by provincial and federal cabinet ministers
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3.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
The following sections describe the purpose and rationale for the Project, a summary of the Project and its components, the Project capital costs and employment estimates, the land use setting, and known Aboriginal interests.
3.1 PROJECT PURPOSE AND RATIONALE
The purpose of the Project is to receive, process, and liquefy natural gas, and to store and transfer LNG to marine carriers for export to offshore markets. The Project is located at an existing industrial site with a deep-water harbour, with existing connections to electric power supply and natural gas supply, and is advantageously located to ship LNG to international markets through existing marine shipping and navigation channels from Squamish through to the Pacific Ocean. Pacific Rim markets offer a new long- term opportunity to Canadian producers. Since commencement of natural gas deregulation in Canada in 1985, Canadian producers have been able to obtain ever-improving access to North American markets, but have largely remained excluded from international markets.
WLNG believes the Pacific Rim represents a substantial market opportunity for Canadian producers. At present, the price of natural gas in North American markets is significantly lower than the international market, suggesting that there is a surplus in supply. Exporting LNG therefore offers the opportunity for Canadian producers to access potentially higher prices in international markets. Further, WLNG believes that natural gas supply from Canada is highly attractive in the Pacific Rim markets, mainly because of Canada’s political and regulatory stability. As such, WLNG seeks to export LNG from the LNG facility to wholesale importers in Pacific Rim markets. The wholesale importers in the Pacific Rim will be responsible for obtaining all the necessary import authorizations to permit resale to local distributors and end use customers.
3.2 PROJECT COMPONENTS
An overview of both temporary and permanent Project components, based on ongoing design for the Project, is provided in Table 2. A Project layout which shows component locations is presented in Figure 2. As noted in Section 3.2 and in Table 2, some of the Project components comprise existing structures. The Project components and layout will be refined as the Project design phase progresses. Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 8 - June 2014
Table 1 Summary of Project Components
Project Component Description of Component Temporary Construction Components The existing administration building and main warehouse will be used during the construction phase. The existing first-aid building will be upgraded for construction. The existing administrative building and first-aid building will be removed following construction. Construction support Additional buildings will be required to support construction. Field offices, facilities washrooms, tool containers, and employee canteens will be required to support construction. The existing barge ramp will be upgraded to support construction and will remain in use during Project operation. Construction materials will be stored in the existing main warehouse and in the additional storage buildings that will be brought to the site to support construction. Materials that can be stored outside will be kept within the previously developed portion of the Project area. No materials will be stored within 30 m of Mill or Woodfibre creeks. Construction laydown and storage Whenever possible, soil will be reused as part of construction; temporarily stockpiled materials will be kept within the previously developed portion of the Project area. Topsoil will be stockpiled separately for reuse in site restoration. Clean soil that cannot be reused for construction will be disposed of at the north end of the construction site and vegetated or disposed of in the landfill. Contaminated soils will be barged offsite and disposed of at a permitted landfill. Electricity during construction will be supplied using existing infrastructure. Construction Infrastructure Portable generators will be used where grid tie-in is not feasible. Water for construction will be supplied under existing water licences on Mill Creek. If additional water is required, WLNG will apply for temporary water use permits for the construction period.
Potable water will either be withdrawn under existing water licences and treated using a temporary system brought to site for the construction period, or barged to the Project area and stored on site. Where possible, the existing wastewater treatment plant will be used during construction. Its capacity will be supplemented through the use of portable facilities
that will be properly maintained and any effluent disposed of at a permitted receiving facility. Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 9 - June 2014
Project Component Description of Component Operation Components The plant will use an electric drive. Power supply system Onsite generators will be used for back-up power to run all emergency power and safety systems. Natural gas reception Natural gas will be supplied to the facility from western Canadian market hubs system through an expansion of the existing gas transmission system by FortisBC. Gas pre-treatment modules will remove unliquefiable components from the feed- gas prior to LNG processing. The facility is licensed to export approximately 2.1 MMT of LNG annually. Control and monitoring of the LNG facility will be undertaken from a central control room situated remotely from gas processing but still in the Project area. External Land-based natural gas and internal communications systems will be located in the central control room. processing and liquefaction Water cooling will be used for cooling the LNG facility. The water cooling system facility will include an intake structure designed following best management practices (BMPs) for approach velocity and screen size. The structure will be fixed to the ocean floor at a depth of greater than 25 m. The system will also include a discharge diffuser located at a depth of greater than 25 m. All fire, safety, emergency response, and protection systems will be designed to meet or exceed Canadian standards.
Floating storage and 3 The floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) will have a capacity of 250,000 m . offloading unit The FSO will act as the LNG carrier berthing and loading terminal during LNG transfer operations, and will be permanently moored to a dedicated jetty with LNG Marine terminal and vapour transfer facilities. The FSO will be equipped with mooring and LNG transfer equipment for offloading to an LNG carrier. The FSO will be the terminal. The following facilities are to be permanently installed for the life cycle of the Project and will support the safe operation of the processing facilities and marine terminal: New small-craft floating jetty; Upgraded barge ramp for transfer of equipment and materials on and off the site; Electrical substations and step-down transformers connected to the BC Hydro substation and associated powerlines; Supporting Infrastructure: Site administration and safety facilities; Land-based chemical storage and handling, including fuel storage; New potable water treatment facility; New treatment plant for the treatment of process water, storm water, and waste water from the FSO, LNG facility, and land-based facilities; The existing landfill will be used for organic waste and construction materials, including sludge from treatment plant. Hazardous waste will be transported offsite to permitted facilities.
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3.3 PROJECT ACTIVITIES
The activities that WLNG will undertake to construct, operate and decommission the Project are summarized in Table 3.
Table 2 Project Activities by Phase
Description of Activities by Project Phase Site Preparation Phase
Mobilization of construction equipment and materials to the site by barge Removal of infrastructure not needed for the Project Upgrades to existing buildings required for construction Clearing and grubbing of vegetation Blasting where required to accommodate Project infrastructure Installation of storm water and erosion and sediment control measures Use of the existing wastewater treatment plant Construction of a water supply on Mill Creek Installation of a concrete batch plant Upgrades to the existing landfill Waste material disposal at permitted offsite and onsite landfills Construction of small craft floats and heli-pads Upgrades to and construction of onsite roads Upgrades to barge ramp Construction Phase
Installation of natural gas piping from the FortisBC natural gas metering station to the LNG facility Construction of electrical substations and step-down transformers connected to the BC Hydro substation, including associated power lines Construction of land-based civil works, including excavation for foundations, cast-in-place concrete, and structures Construction of the foundation and offload jetty structure for the land-based LNG facility Construction of the FSO jetty, including pile driving and shoreline modifications to accommodate structural infrastructure, including possible dredging Permanent mooring of FSO Connection of utilities (e.g., electrical, controls, gas, water) to LNG facility and FSO Installation of utility pipe bridge, including LNG piping between LNG facility and FSO Installation of sea water cooling system, including inlet and outlet structures Re-vegetation of areas of the green zone (Figure 2) Commissioning of equipment for start-up Employee transport to/from the Project area via a private ferry Equipment supply to the Project area via barge Anticipated emissions, discharges, and waste: . atmospheric (air, noise, light) . treated process water and treated sanitary waste discharges . liquid and solid waste disposal in permitted landfills Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 11 - June 2014
Description of Activities by Project Phase Operation Phase
Delivery of natural gas via piping from the FortisBC natural gas metering station to the LNG facility Pre-treatment of natural gas at the LNG facility Liquefaction of natural gas at the LNG facility Storage and offloading of LNG at the FSO Mooring of LNG carriers at the FSO for LNG transfer Shipping within Howe Sound (approximately 40 LNG carriers per year) in established shipping lanes Patrolling of control zones around LNG facility, FSO, and LNG carriers Supporting infrastructure: . transport of employees through private passenger ferry terminal . transport of supplies using barges . site administration, site infrastructure and safety facilities Emissions, discharges and waste: . sea water from sea water cooling system . atmospheric (noise, light, emergency flaring/venting) . dual fuel LNG carriers (i.e., capable of burning natural gas or low-sulphur diesel) . discharge of treated process water, storm water, and wastewater . Waste disposal and discharges Maintenance activities for Project components, on a regular maintenance schedule that includes periodic total shutdown to ensure the proper functioning of safety systems, maintain facility integrity to prevent uncontrolled releases of fluids or energy, and to ensure the facility can reliably meet production targets. The FSO will be a permanently moored structure that will not be subject to periodic dry-docking for maintenance; the design will be made to conform to a non-dry-docking maintenance procedure for the life of the Project. Refueling and re- provisioning of LNG carriers will be undertaken by vessel owners in accordance with maritime law outside of Howe Sound, and are not within the scope of the Project. Decommissioning Phase
Removal of the LNG facility and FSO from the Project area either for redeployment or recycling at a qualified and certified recycling facility The FSO will be built with decommissioning considered in the initial design. During the design and approval process, the Classification Society1 will provide a notation that includes lists of equipment and materials that will be provided to the recycling facility to support the full, safe, and efficient recycling of the facilities in accordance with industry best practices Dismantling of equipment and buildings that will not continue to serve a purpose, including selling reusable equipment and materials and recycling scrap equipment and materials Implementation of Environmental Management Act Certificate of Compliance requirements as necessary Preparation of the site for future industrial use Prior to decommissioning, a review will identify if the subsequent industrial activity could re-use any of the LNG equipment, buildings, and structures
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3.4 PROJECT CAPITAL COSTS AND EMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES
The operational life of the Project is anticipated to be at least 25 years, and the estimated capital cost is in excess of $1.6 billion CDN. The capital cost will be refined during the EA and Front End Engineering Design (FEED) process. Approximately 1,000 person-years of direct employment generation are anticipated during the construction phase (500 workers for two years). In addition, it is expected that more than 2,500 person-years of employment will be created during the operational phase of the Project, including opportunities such as the following:
Project Employees – The Project is anticipated to employ approximately 100 full-time equivalent (in shifts) people directly at the facility. Facility positions may include skilled technicians and operators, management and supervision, and unskilled workers. There will also be office and administration positions in Squamish and Vancouver. Office positions may include management, professional engineers, and office support staff.
Contracted Employment – Contractors will undertake many operational activities for the Project, and may provide employment within a number of positions, including specialist LNG technologists; tug operators; local transportation services; cleaning and catering services; and safety, audit and monitoring services.
Indirect Employment – Supplies such as food, fuel, transportation, information technology, and office equipment will be required for the construction and operation of the Project. Because of this demand, employment opportunities will be created within businesses that manufacture, process, or market these goods.
Induced Employment – Construction and operation of the Project will provide an increase in employment and household income, thereby promoting extra spending in the local economy. Extra spending will in turn lead to higher employment in a range of sectors such as housing and real estate services, recreation, entertainment, and food services.
Where the appropriate skills are available, WLNG anticipates hiring qualified, competitive, local workforce participants from Squamish and the surrounding area.
3.5 ABORIGINAL RESERVES, TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES AND RESOURCES
The Project area is approximately 7.5 km from the Squamish Nation Reserve located in Squamish (Stawamus Reserve No. 24). The Project area is within the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation, and is referred to as “Swig’a’t” by the Squamish Nation. The Project will not require access to, use, or occupation of or the exploration, development, or production of lands and resources currently used for traditional purposes by Aboriginal peoples. Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 13 - June 2014
The Project site is approximately 50 km from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Reserve located in North Vancouver (Burrard Inlet Reserve No. 3). Tsleil-Waututh asserted traditional territory extends north through Howe Sound to the marine areas near the Project area.
Aboriginal groups that must be consulted or notified are specified in the section 11 and section 13 orders (Schedules B, C, and D). The Squamish Nation must be consulted for all Project components (Schedule B) and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation must be consulted for offsite Project effects (marine) (Schedule C). Notification of specified documents and stages of the EA process must be provided to the Musqueam First Nation, the Cowichan Tribes First Nations, the Halalt First Nation, the Lake Cowichan First Nation, the Lyackson First Nation, the Penelakut Tribe, the Stzuminus First Nation, and the Métis Nation of British Columbia (Schedule D).
3.6 LAND USE SETTING
The Project area is located on the northwestern shoreline of Howe Sound within the municipal boundaries of Squamish, within the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. The site is located approximately 7 km west- southwest of the town centre of Squamish, BC (Figure 1). Britannia Beach is approximately 5.5 km southeast of the site, across Howe Sound, and Darryl Bay is approximately 6.2 km to the east. Port Mellon is approximately 22 km southwest of the site, also on the west side of Howe Sound. Vancouver is approximately 50 km southeast of the Project.
Figure 3 shows current land ownership and zoning in the vicinity of the Project.
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DRAFT For Discussion Purpose Only
OWNERSHIP Roads Woodfibre LNG Project Private Land Watercourse Woodfibre, Howe Sound, B.C. Crown Provincial - Lease (Industrial) Transmission Line (Electric) Client: Crown Provincial - Right of Way (Transmission Line) ! ! Gas Pipeline Crown Provincial - Transportation Reserve/notation Project Area Land Ownership District of Squamish Industrial Zoning Boundary (approximate) 0 25 50 75100 Areas Not Delineated are Provincial Crown Land. Metres PROJECT No. Production Date: 1:7,500
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The Project site is an existing industrial site with buildings, a deep-water harbour, and existing connections to an electric power supply and natural gas supply. The privately-held Woodfibre property has undergone more than a century of industrial land use, having been developed as part of the former Woodfibre Pulp and Paper Mill site operations. The Project will be situated on the lower elevation, level portion of the Woodfibre property. This area was cleared of native mature forest and riparian vegetation in the 20th century. Mill Creek runs through the property, dividing the eastern and western portions. Soils at the site are man-made fill deposited during historical operations of the Woodfibre Pulp and Paper Mill on top of geologically recent alluvial sands and gravel (creek and river sediments) which were in turn deposited over dense glacial till and bedrock.
The assessment area for the Project EA generally includes the area in the vicinity of the Woodfibre property and Howe Sound to Passage Island. Assessment areas have been proposed for each of the proposed VCs in the VC Selection document (Woodfibre LNG Limited 2014). The Project facilities are located on fee simple land parcels totalling 86 ha, leased provincial Crown land (land under water), and provincial Crown land (land and land under water). The area for the Project facilities, including the upland and water areas, has been designated for industrial and employment use by the District of Squamish Official Community Plan (OCP) (District of Squamish 2009). The Sea-to-Sky Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) has designated land surrounding the Project area as Frontcountry Area within the All Resource Uses Permitted Resource Management Zone (MFLNRO 2008). There is no road access to or from the site.
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4.0 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, HERITAGE AND HEALTH EFFECTS
A review of the potential environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects has been prepared based on general knowledge of the Project and the existing environment (Table 3). The potential effects are presented by VC, as determined in the Valued Component Selection document (Woodfibre LNG Limited 2014). The process of selecting VCs included comprehensive consideration of the environmental effects that are to be taken into account as required by CEAA 2012.
A preliminary list of proposed design and mitigation measures to avoid or minimize the potential effects is also provided in Table 3. A greater understanding of the potential effects and feasible, effective mitigations will develop as the baseline studies are completed and the assessment of potential effects is undertaken. Accordingly, the list of mitigation measures will continue to be refined throughout the EA process.
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Table 3 Potential Effects and Proposed Mitigation Measures
Technical Input Intermediate and Valued Components IC/VC Potential Project Effect Potential Mitigation Measures Environmental Pillar Use electricity to power the Project Use water or surfactants to reduce dust emissions Maximize the use of low-sulphur fuels in construction vehicles Change in ambient concentrations of selected compounds for which Canadian ambient air Ensure construction vehicles are regularly inspected and maintained Atmospheric environment (air quality) IC quality criteria are available, including Criteria Air Contaminants (CACs) and Volatile Organic Implement engine idling time restrictions on construction vessels/vehicles Compounds (VOCs) in the Howe Sound airshed Limit use of fossil fuel-burning construction vehicles Use dual fuel LNG carriers capable of burning natural gas or low sulphur diesel during maneuvering passage in Howe Sound Ensure full emergency shut-down mechanisms are in place Use electricity to power the Project Climate change and greenhouse gas IC Emissions of GHGs from the facility and emissions associated with shipping Implement engine idling time restrictions on construction vessels/vehicles Limit use of fossil fuel-burning construction vehicles Prepare and implement a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Prepare and implement an Operations Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) Change in ambient sound in the vicinity of the Project Use alternate construction techniques to reduce pile driving noise emissions whenever possible Atmospheric sound IC Increase in low frequency noise Use source noise minimizing equipment Encourage vessels with multiple generators to use the quietest unit(s) when berthed at the marine terminal Design and cover equipment to avoid specific frequencies and reduce noise Use directional lighting to minimize light pollution Use a centralized lighting control system to limit sky glow effects Re-vegetate foreshore areas not needed for operations so that views of the Project facilities are obscured Change in light trespass in proximity to the Project site Light IC Orient and shade lighting on structures to minimize light view to surrounding Howe Sound Change in sky glow in proximity to the Project site Develop operating practices with the shipping company that minimizes lighting but does not interfere with operation safety During decommissioning, remove site lighting to minimize sky glow Design structures to meet seismic and other building code requirements for LNG facilities Increase in the potential for instability on steep slopes, or in other areas prone to landslides, due to construction activities Prepare and implement a Natural Hazards Plan as part of the CEMP Geomorphology and natural hazards IC Increase in the potential for debris flows or debris floods to impact the Project area Prepare and implement an OEMP Increase in the potential for avalanche initiation Identify loose or weak fill or soils that have potential for loss of strength or liquefaction, both onshore and offshore Recycle and reuse construction wash water where possible Recycle and reuse operational water where possible Effects to freshwater or marine water quality and sediment quality Minimize effects to potentially contaminated sites by maintaining the Certificate of Compliance Site contamination (soil, groundwater, IC Effects to human health Store hazardous material and waste in accordance with provincial and federal regulations surface water and sediments) Effects to freshwater and marine flora and fauna Prepare and implement a CEMP Prepare and implement a Contaminated Sites Management Plan as part of the CEMP Prepare and implement an OEMP
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Technical Input Intermediate and Valued Components IC/VC Potential Project Effect Potential Mitigation Measures Establish and maintain riparian setbacks on Mill and Woodfibre creeks Prepare and implement an Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan as part of the CEMP Surface water - quality IC Increased sediment in Mill Creek and Woodfibre Creek during construction Minimize the interaction of surface water runoff with any potential contaminants Do not discharge storm water, process water or wastewater to Mill or Woodfibre creeks Develop and implement a Surface Water Quality Monitoring Plan Project freshwater demand during low-flow period resulting in adverse effect to creeks’ fish Apply storm water best management practices (BMPs) in facilities design Surface water - quantity IC habitat Withdraw water from Mill and Woodfibre creeks in accordance with existing water licences Change in potential for creek flooding the Project area (land component) Prepare and implement an Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan as part of the CEMP Increased sedimentation from surface water runoff Design and locate the sea water cooling system outlet to minimize impact to the marine environment Marine water quality IC Potential discharge of treated cooling water to the marine environment Treat onsite storm water, process water and waste water prior to discharge to the environment Treated process water discharge Develop and implement a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Plan Locate Project works away from sensitive habitat (e.g., creeks and riparian zones) Direct loss of native vegetation during Project construction Maximize the use of previously cleared areas for installation of new facilities Proliferation of non-native and invasive vegetation Vegetation communities VC Develop an Invasive Species Management Plan as part of the CEMP Indirect effects to native vegetation from fugitive dust, spills and other accidental releases of Develop and implement a Vegetation and Wildlife Monitoring Plan chemicals Develop a Reclamation Plan as part of the CEMP Direct loss of habitat Clear vegetation outside of the bird nesting season Avifauna Indirect effect to habitat Follow provincial BMPs to minimize potential effects platform and cavity nesting birds VC Habitat fragmentation and creation of movement barriers Implement measures such as directional lighting passerines and columbiformes Disturbance or destruction of active nests Develop and implement a Vegetation and Wildlife Monitoring Plan Potential mortality Minimize the Project footprint Direct loss of potential at-risk bat roosting habitat At-risk bat species VC Follow BMPs to avoid or limit effects to at-risk bat species Indirect effect to at-risk bat species foraging habitat Develop and implement a Vegetation and Wildlife Monitoring Plan Direct loss of potential habitat Locate Project works away from sensitive habitat (e.g., creeks and riparian areas) Indirect effect to habitat due to changes in surface water or shallow groundwater regime Implement measures such as directional lighting Amphibians VC Potential habitat fragmentation and creation of barriers to movement Minimize the Project footprint to the extent practical Potential mortality due to interactions with Project components Develop and implement a Vegetation and Wildlife Monitoring Plan Prepare and implement a CEMP Change in freshwater temperature due to changes in streamflow Prepare and implement an Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan as part of the CEMP Loss of habitat due to Project footprint Locate Project works away from sensitive habitat (e.g., creeks and riparian areas) Freshwater fish and fish habitat Change in streamflows and available habitat Establish and maintain riparian setbacks on Mill and Woodfibre creeks resident fish VC Presence of ambient lighting during night hours impacting fish behavior and habitat use Conduct work in a manner that does not result in the deposit of deleterious substances into waters anadromous fish Change in thermal regime along marine habitats resulting in fish avoidance behavior and frequented by fish decreased escapement to Mill and Woodfibre creeks Develop and implement a Surface Water Quality Monitoring Plan Develop and implement a Fisheries and Aquatic Life Monitoring Plan Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 19 - June 2014
Technical Input Intermediate and Valued Components IC/VC Potential Project Effect Potential Mitigation Measures Effluent and other discharges may affect quality of sediment through changes in marine water quality Pile driving and other construction may result in re-suspension of sediments Land clearing and other construction may result in sediment transport to marine environment Accidents and malfunctions may result in discharge of potential contaminants to marine Marine benthic habitat environment Prepare and implement a CEMP marine flora Loss of habitat Prepare an Accidents and Malfunctions Management Plan as part of the CEMP marine benthos (epifauna and VC Shading effect Locate the LNG facility on land infauna) Effects through changes in water and sediment quality Design and locate the marine thermal discharge outfall to minimize effects to the marine environment marine sediment Introduction of alien species Develop and implement a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Plan Accidents and malfunctions Loss of habitat within Project footprint Shading effect Effects through changes in water and sediment quality Habitat availability Habitat disturbance Impacts to marine water quality Develop and implement a CEMP Marine birds VC Prey species availability Develop and implement a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Plan Loss or degradation of habitat Use directional lighting to minimize light pollution Change in behavioral response Injury or mortality as a result of interaction with Project activities Loss of habitat Locate the LNG facility on land Forage fish and other fish (marine) VC Changes in habitat quality (water and sediment) Develop and implement a CEMP Noise effects Develop and implement a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Plan Locate the LNG facility on land Disturbance to marine mammal habitat through alteration, loss or fragmentation Prepare and implement a CEMP Marine mammals VC Behavioral response changes, injury, or mortality as a result of Project activities Prepare and implement a Marine Water Quality Monitoring Plan Follow Marine Transport mitigation measures Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 20 - June 2014
Technical Input Intermediate and Valued Components IC/VC Potential Project Effect Potential Mitigation Measures Economic Pillar Change in the local and provincial demand for labour due to the Project Implement training and skill development strategies Temporary and/or permanent in-migration of workers and/or labour market imbalance if the Implement local hiring and procurement policies Project associated labour demand cannot be met by the capacity of the local and/or provincial Labour market VC labour forces Implement sustainable employment and procurement strategies Change in local annual wage and salary levels and labour income Model indirect and induced employment, income, revenue generation and GDP effects as a basis for understanding mechanisms to maximize employment and income benefits Change in local industrial training opportunities Increase in economic diversity Expanded local business capacity Local or regional supply shortages and increased costs Project may not be compatible with local or regional economic plans or strategies Increased tax revenue resulting from direct, indirect and induced Project effects Direct provision of services during the construction and operation phases in support of Project components and/or Project induced in-migrants that results in municipal and regional Consider local and regional economic priorities and activities when managing Project construction Sustainable economy governments incurring additional expenditures Implement local hiring and procurement policies regional economic development Project related access/mobility restrictions during the construction and operation phases in VC Implement sustainable employment and procurement strategies marine commercial use certain marine areas used by commercial fishing, sport fishing, and tourism operations Inform local businesses, community, and stakeholders about potential impacts of construction and operation local government finances Direct and indirect effects during the construction and operation phases on marine fish and seafood that are harvested by the commercial and sport fishing sectors phases on marine tourism experiences as appropriate Direct and indirect effects during the construction and operation phases on marine mammals, which contribute to marine tourism experiences Direct and indirect effects during the construction and operation phases on environmental conditions (noise, air quality, and visual resources) which contribute to sport fishing and other marine tourism experiences Presence of barges and dredging and other construction phase vessels and increase in vessel traffic during the operation phase Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 21 - June 2014
Technical Input Intermediate and Valued Components IC/VC Potential Project Effect Potential Mitigation Measures Social Pillar Population change results in increased demand for housing and/or temporary accommodation, community infrastructure and services Increased cost of housing and/or temporary accommodation Lack of affordable housing Use of services and infrastructure directly related to the Project, and change in demand Undertake community management planning with local communities, Aboriginal groups, and stakeholders to Infrastructure and community services Supply of infrastructure and/or services from the Project that are available for use by other address population effects, availability and access to local housing, provision of services and infrastructure, housing and accommodation parties and potential impacts to community well-being as appropriate VC community infrastructure Local communities could experience changes in social determinants of health, such as income Prepare and implement a CEMP emergency services levels and access to affordable housing, and to certain community health and wellbeing Prepare and implement an Accident and Malfunction Management Plan as part of the CEMP parameters, such as drug and alcohol abuse and stress Install and maintain emergency response systems Population change results in increased demand for emergency services Remote location of the Project increases pressure on emergency services Operation of marine vessels increases pressure on marine-based emergency services Project supply of infrastructure and/or services that are available for use by other parties Participate in the federal government’s shipping and navigational risk assessment review, Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites (TERMPOL) Integrate recommendations from the TERMPOL Review Committee into the operating procedures of the Project and the LNG carriers calling at the terminal Work with Transport Canada through the TERMPOL process to determine the best local practices for LNG carriers calling at the terminal Project components and activities may pose navigational hazards (e.g., removal of any existing Ensure all LNG carriers that visit the facility meet the following requirements: infrastructure, pile driving, and construction of marine infrastructure and operation of the . Undertake a full pre-vetting of any LNG carrier planning to load LNG at the facility Marine transport VC terminal) . Complete full review of plans for mooring, including inspection, weather, route and safety checks by Predicted changes in vessel traffic appropriate authorities . Undertake a marine mammal watch and local navigation warning throughout the journey . Utilize state of the art tugs to escort the LNG carriers within the Howe Sound to/from the terminal . Use government-certified BC pilots to guide vessels from the pilot boarding station in Victoria to join the vessel to the terminal . LNG carriers must follow BC pilots’ speed requirements, and recommendations from the TERMPOL review process to minimize navigational risks, and minimize impact of the vessels wake Land and resource use Project-related activities may affect values of parks and protected areas which are adjacent to federal Government, BC Government the Project footprint and Local Government land use The Project area may overlap with trapping and guide outfitting areas designations Project-related activities may affect values of trapping and guide outfitting areas that are parks and protected areas adjacent to the Project footprint Implement appropriate Project design that is based on designated zoning trapping and guide outfitting The Project area may overlap with current or potential linear infrastructure or change access to Sustainable economic development planning VC linear infrastructure linear infrastructure areas Seek input on land use objectives forestry The Project area may overlap with current or potential timber harvest areas Implement a Reclamation Plan as part of the CEMP recreational hunting and angling Project-related activities may affect forestry activities in forestry management areas that are (freshwater and marine) adjacent to the Project area, including change in access to forestry areas other outdoor recreation activities Overlap between Project area and vessel routes with recreational hunting and fishing areas (boating, other marine water related) and access routes, and other outdoor recreational areas and access routes Consider minimizing sky glow when designing the Project Orient and shade lighting on structures to minimize light view and sky glow Visibility of Project components from selected receptor sites Re-vegetate foreshore areas not needed for operations so that views of the Project facilities are obscured Visual quality IC Predicted scenic values of proposed Project site and the existing landscape from selected Orient machinery and structures to minimize visual impact receptor sites Remove unneeded machinery and structures to minimize visual impact Implement an appropriate painting strategy for land- and water-based facilities Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 22 - June 2014
Technical Input Intermediate and Valued Components IC/VC Potential Project Effect Potential Mitigation Measures Heritage Pillar Heritage resources historical resources Alteration of the landscape may result in damage to or complete destruction of all or portions of Prepare and implement a CEMP that includes an Archaeological Sites Chance Find Management Plan VC archaeological resources historical or archeological sites, and paleontological materials and sites Incorporate traditional knowledge and traditional use studies into the EA where information is available paleontological resources Health Pillar
Increased concentrations of NO2, SO2, CO, PM10, PM2.5, VOCs and metals which may cause health risk to local communities Deposition of dust to plants and soil, which can result in uptake of metals from dust to plants Minimize construction-related emissions to the extent feasible Public health VC that are consumed by people Prepare and implement a construction and operations health and safety plans Water runoff may contribute metals to downstream water bodies, which can result in uptake Prepare and implement an Accidents and Malfunctions Management Plan as part of the CEMP into fish/shellfish that are consumed by people; surface water may also be consumed by people (e.g., in a recreational scenario) . Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 23 - June 2014
5.0 ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION
5.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION
WLNG’s public consultation program is intended to allow the public, stakeholders, and local government to have meaningful input throughout the development of the Project, as well as before, during and after the EA process. As part of WLNG-led consultation, information about the Project will be posted on the Project’s website (www.woodfibrelng.ca) and made available in paper form at consultation meetings and in local libraries.
A Public Consultation Plan (in progress) will be prepared to satisfy the requirement under section 11 and section 13 orders (BC EAO), and the Public Consultation Policy Regulation (BC Reg. 373/2002).
5.1.1 Identification of Stakeholders
WLNG-led consultation meetings were and will continue to be focused in the community of Squamish and the surrounding area, with emphasis on the communities of Whistler, Brackendale, Brittannia Beach, and Furry Creek. Online consultation opportunities are also available for anyone who would like to participate. In 2012/13, WLNG began meeting with key stakeholders to introduce the Project and to obtain early input regarding interests, issues and concerns. Meetings were and continue to be undertaken with the following key stakeholders:
Regional and local government: ▫ elected officials ▫ municipal and regional government staff
Recreation/tourism: ▫ recreational user groups ▫ businesses related to tourism and recreation
Business groups ▫ local businesses ▫ Chambers of Commerce
Other stakeholder groups ▫ educational institutions ▫ community associations ▫ environmental groups
In addition to these key stakeholders, WLNG has and will continue to advertise consultation opportunities through local newspapers, direct mail, social media and websites to ensure that the general public is aware of the progress of the Project planning and opportunities to participate.
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5.1.2 Pre-application Phase Consultation
Prior to formal public consultation, more than thirty local organizations were consulted, including local charitable organizations, service clubs, business organizations, local environmental organizations, non- profits and governments. These meetings took place between May 2013 and February 2014.
In addition, Woodfibre LNG conducted quantitative and qualitative research, including public opinion polling and focus groups, to establish a baseline of public opinion early in the process. This research, coupled with the stakeholder meetings, assisted in early understanding of key issues facing the community as well as preferred methods of communication.
The first round of public community consultation for the Project was held from February 3 to 28, 2014. During this consultation period, WLNG provided information about the Project and sought input on several topics related to Project planning and the EA, including environmental and socio-economic studies, current engineering and environmental studies, public recreational access to the back-country, and future consultation methods and Project updates. The February 2014 community consultation materials are available online at www.woodfibrelng.ca. Notification of opportunities to participate in the February 2014 community consultation was broad and included the following:
Invitation and reminder emails
Reminder phone calls
Newspaper advertising
Postcard mailer
Project website
Some people participated through more than one medium, such as attending several consultation events and completing a feedback form. During this period, there were 449 participant interactions, broken down as follows:
349 people attended eight consultation events
131 people attended six small group meetings
218 people attended two open houses
86 feedback forms comprising ▫ 70 online feedback forms ▫ 16 hardcopy feedback forms
142 written submissions received via email Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 25 - June 2014
A consultation report that summarizes input received through the feedback forms, key themes from the open houses, small group meetings, and written submissions was created and is available on the Project website at www.woodfibrelng.ca. The issues and discussions revolved around:
possible spills, environmental impacts and safety measures;
general understanding of the Project;
concerns surrounding the approval processes; and
jobs and benefits to community.
WLNG is developing materials and information to respond to the issues being raised. The input received during the February 2014 community consultation is being considered, along with technical and socio- economic considerations, in the plans for the Project and development of mitigation measures for potential effects.
Subsequent to the February public consultation, WLNG has continued to meet local stakeholders groups and provide additional information to the community. In May 2014, an initial information broadsheet that provides general information on the Project and LNG as a product was mailed to all households in Squamish and the surrounding area. More mail-outs are in production to help keep the community informed.
Going forward, the EAO will invite the public to comment on this Updated Project Description and the Valued Component Selection document during a formal public comment period, as set out in the section 11 and section 13 orders. WLNG will be responsible for responding to the comments received from the public and incorporating changes in the draft AIR as appropriate. Comments from the EAO Working Group, Aboriginal groups, and the public will be considered during finalization of the AIR.
The second round of community consultation is planned for June 2014. Similar notification, consultation and reporting methods as outlined above will be used to collect public and stakeholder input on certain aspects of the Project. In addition, a community open house in Squamish, BC will be held during the 30-day public comment period established by the BC EAO. Presentation material for the open house will be developed to include information about the Project, baseline studies, the EA and regulatory requirements. Paper copies of Updated Project Description and the Valued Component Selection Document will be made available in at the open house and at local libraries. The open house will be announced with an advertisement in the local newspapers. These advertisements will be prepared according to specifications provided by (and in cooperation with) the BC EAO. In addition, notification of the public open house will be sent by email to the stakeholder list and posted on the Project’s website. Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 26 - June 2014
Other Communication Activities
In addition to consultation activities outlined above, the Project also facilitates two-way communication between the Project, stakeholders and the public through the following methods:
Project Website: WLNG has a dedicated Project website, which includes information about the Project, consultation materials and other documents. The website also provides an opportunity for people to sign up for Project updates.
Social Media: WLNG operates a Facebook page that regularly provides updates on the Project and responds to public inquiries.
Project Communications: The Project maintains an email distribution list, to which it sends regular Project updates and notification about consultation opportunities.
Inquiry Response: The Project has an inquiry-response program in place to answer questions from the public in a timely manner. Emails are received to [email protected].
5.1.3 Proposed Consultation during Application Review Phase
WLNG will continue to engage the public and stakeholders during the Application review phase in accordance with the Public Consultation Plan for the Project. The plan includes the public comment period for the Application required by the EAO. Initial EAO activities will include:
Posting the Application on e-PIC (the EAO website) following its acceptance by the EAO as complete.
Establishing an official public comment period for receipt of comments on the Application. The comment period will be at least 30 days.
The EAO will set the dates of the public comment period in consultation with WLNG, and may require an open house(s) to occur during the public comment period. If required, the open house(s) will present the results of the EA and provide information on how interested members of the public, local communities and other interested parties or stakeholders can provide comments on the Application.
The EAO and WLNG will notify the public of the open house(s) through local newspaper advertisements in advance of the date on which they are to be held. In addition, notification of the public open house will be sent by email to the stakeholder list and posted on the Project’s website.
Advertising of the public comment period and open house(s) will be consistent with that undertaken for the pre-application formal public comment period or by other means. The advertisements will provide information on the Project and Application, the timing and location of the open house(s), as well as where the public can locate additional information. Paper copies of the Application will be available at the open house and at local libraries. Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 27 - June 2014
Written comments, issues and concerns regarding the Project will be submitted to EAO, who will provide them to WLNG for the purposes of issue recording, tracking and response.
WLNG will prepare responses to all written comments received on the Application as part of the formal public comment period. Responses will be included in a summary report prepared by WLNG for the EAO within time limits established by EAO. The report will also include a summary of the open houses, including copies of the advertisements, and any written comments, questions and responses.
WLNG will consider additional community consultation at this point, based on a review of the responses received through the BCEAA process and further discussions with stakeholder groups. Quantitative tools will be employed to determine level of awareness of the project at this stage. Consultation methods may be modified in response.
During the Application review phase, WNLG will continue to respond to requests for information and meetings from stakeholders and local government, and will continue to employ the Project website and other communication tools referenced in Section 5.1.2. Additional consultation tools may be considered to reach individual stakeholders who may not have taken advantage of the consultation opportunities outlined above.
5.2 ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT
WLNG acknowledges the Section 35 and treaty rights of Aboriginal groups in Canada and will seek to ensure effective relationship building and engagement throughout the Project lifecycle. A particular emphasis will be placed on development of a multi-faceted relationship with Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation) leadership and members, in whose territory the Project site is located. Squamish Nation has concluded, Xay Temíxw (Sacred Land) Land Use Plan, which sets forth a vision for the many locations throughout their territory (Squamish Nation 2013). The Squamish Nation has advised that the Project area, known as Swig’a’t to the Squamish peoples, was a former village site and once served as an access point for hunting and gathering.
An Aboriginal Consultation Plan will be prepared in consultation with Aboriginal groups to satisfy the requirement under section 11 and section 13 orders.
Based on our understanding of the BC Public Consultative Area Database, as well as advice from the Squamish Nation and the BC Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, the nearby waters between the site and the north end of Anvil Island (i.e., approximately 13 km south of the Project area) are considered traditional territory of the Squamish Nation and the mi ce:p kʷətxʷiləm (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 28 - June 2014
WLNG also acknowledges the aboriginal interests in marine resources by other aboriginal groups whose traditional territories include southern Howe Sound (i.e., north end of Anvil Island to the mouth of Howe Sound). Accordingly, WLNG will approach engagement in recognition of the differing interests unique to activities at the Project area (i.e., land-based interests) and those common to shipping activities (i.e., marine interests in Howe Sound), and overlay these with traditional territories identified by the Crown.
WLNG’s approach is to develop a long-standing relationship with the Squamish Nation. Some of our proposed approach includes the following activities:
build a continuous relationship between our company and the Squamish Nation;
communicate and work with Squamish Nation with the intent of seeking their support for the Project;
ensure that a reasonable capacity of support and resources are available to the Squamish Nation;
involve the Squamish Nation in studies and data collection;
incorporate Squamish Nation traditional knowledge into the Project;
develop methods/protocols of open communication with Squamish Nation;
seek Squamish Nation assistance in ensuring the Project is developed in an environmentally, socially, culturally, and economically sustainable manner that is viable for the benefit of future generations;
develop a human resource, employment, and education strategy to ensure Squamish Nation member involvement in the Project;
develop, if there is interest, possible business arrangements;
develop possible legacy projects; and
support training initiatives.
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6.0 PERMITS
In addition to the provincial and federal EA processes, the Project will require other permits, licences, and authorizations. The permits, licences, and authorizations required will depend on the final layout for the Project. WLNG will work with regulators to ensure that all required permits are secured following final design and prior to starting construction. The list of permits, licences and authorizations currently required will be refined as the Project design and discussions with regulators advance. WLNG anticipates applying for synchronous permitting, which is offered by the BC Oil and Gas Commission, for the following provincial permits and licences:
LNG Facility permit (BC Oil and Gas Activities Act) Transfer of tenures and application for new tenure as needed (BC Land Act) Provincial Water licences (BC Water Act) (transfer of existing licences to WLNG at time of land transfer) Waste Discharge permits (BC Environmental Management Act) Archaeological Impact Assessment and Heritage Site Alteration permit (BC Heritage Conservation Act)
Other provincial permits that may be required for the Project include:
Wildlife Act permit (BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) Water System Construction permit (BC Ministry of Health) Drinking Water System Operations permit (BC Ministry of Health)
The legislation under which key federal permits, licences, and authorizations may be required for the Project, and actions to date, are as follows:
Navigation Protection Act: WLNG has provided a project description to Transport Canada. To date, Transport Canada has not identified any significant effects to navigation associated with the Project. Fisheries Act 2012: Authorization under the Fisheries Act may not be required, depending on the final design; however, WLNG has had preliminary discussions with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to provide a high level description of the project. National Energy Board Act: In March 2014, the Government of Canada announced final approval of Woodfibre LNG’s license to export approximately 2.1 million tonnes of LNG annually from the Woodfibre site (National Energy Board File OF-EI-Gas-GL-W157-2013-01 01). Canada Shipping Act: WLNG has had high-level discussions with Transport Canada to discuss the applicable regulations and international standards that may apply. Species at Risk Act: Permit may be required through Environment Canada or DFO.
WLNG will also apply for permits as may be required by the District of Squamish, Squamish Lillooet Regional District, and Squamish Nation. Woodfibre LNG Limited Woodfibre LNG Project Description - 30 - June 2014
7.0 REFERENCES
7.1 REFERENCED LEGISLATION
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. 2012. S.C. 2012, c. 19, s. 52.
Canada Shipping Act. R.S.C., 1985, c. S-9.
Environmental Assessment Act. SBC 2002, c. 43.
Environmental Management Act. SBC 2003, c. 53
Fisheries Act, 2012. R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14
Heritage Conservation Act. RSBC 1996, c. 187.
Land Act. RSBC 1996. c. 245.
National Energy Board Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-7
Navigation Protection Act. R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22
Oil and Gas Activities Act. SBC 2008. c. 36.
Species at Risk Act. S.C. 2002, c. 29.
Reviewable Projects Regulation: Environmental Assessment Act, SBC 2002, c. 43.
Water Act. RSBC 1996 c. 483.
Wildlife Act. RSBC 1996 c. 488.
7.2 LITERATURE RESOURCES
District of Squamish. 2009. Official community plan. Squamish, BC.
Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations. 2008. Sea-to-sky land and resource management plan.
Squamish Nation. 2013. Xay Temixw (sacred land) land use plan.
Woodfibre LNG Limited. 2014. Valued component selection for the Woodfibre liquefied natural gas facility in BC. Vancouver, B.C.