Demande de la CNER faisant l’objet d’un examen préalable #125330 MS SILVER CLOUD Arctic and Greenland Expedition Cruise (Voyage 1819, 18 August-03 September 2018) and Canada and New England Expedition Cruise (Voyage 1820, 03-18 September 2018)

Type de demande : New Type de projet: Tourisme Date de la demande : 4/9/2018 1:41:37 PM Period of operation: from 0001-01-01 to 0001-01-01 Autorisations proposées: from 0001-01-01 to 0001-01-01 Promoteur du projet: Conrad Combrink Silversea Cruises Ltd Wells Fargo Center, 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 2600 Miami Florida 33131 USA Téléphone :: 001 954 225 2567, Télécopieur :: 001 954 522 4499 DÉTAILS Description non technique de la proposition de projet Anglais: See attached Non-technical Project Proposal in English Français: See attached Non-technical Project Proposal in French Inuktitut: See attached Non-technical Project Proposal in Inuktitut

Personnel Personnel on site: 960 Days on site: 12 Total Person days: 11520 Operations Phase: from 2018-08-16 to 2018-09-08 Activités Emplacement Type Statut des Historique du site Site à valeur Proximité des d’activité terres archéologique ou collectivités les paléontologique plus proches et de toute zone protégée Iqaluit Tourism Crown Capital of Nunavut Capital of Nunavut Capital of Activities Nunavut Pond Inlet Tourism Crown A small, N/A N/A Activities predominantly Inuit community in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, and is located in northern Baffin Island. Buchan Gulf Marine Based Marine N/A N/A Pond Inlet Activities Bylot Island Tourism Inuit Owned Unknown Unknown Pond Inlet we Activities Surface Lands believe is the nearest community. Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is here. (We have a permit pending with CWS.) Peel Sound Marine Based Marine Unknown N/A Pond Inlet we Activities believe is the nearest community. Beechey Island Tourism Inuit Owned Northumberland Mid-19th century site Pond Inlet we Activities Surface Lands House (74 41 28 N // of overwintering believe is the 091 48 29 W) and camps for the nearest Beechey Island Grave Franklin expedition community. Site (74 41 28 N // and subsequent search 91 47 24 W) parties. The grave site includes five graves with replica grave markers, memorials to other Arctic explorers and search parties, scattered artefacts and tent rings. Among the remains at the site of Northumberland House are upstanding and collapsed remains of buildings, numerous memorials and commemorative plaques, scattered food tins and remains of barrels and parts of the yacht Mary. Radstock Bay Tourism Inuit Owned Caswall Tower, Thule Houses Pond Inlet we Activities Surface Lands Radstock Bay, Devon believe is the Island (74 42 07 N // nearest 091 12 35 W) community. Dundas Harbour Tourism Inuit Owned Dundas Harbour, Twentieth-century site Pond Inlet we Activities Surface Lands Devon Island (74 31 of a Hudson’s Bay believe is the 50 N // 082 22 54 Company trading nearest W) post, Royal Canadian community. Mountain Police station and remains of Inuit buildings. Small cemetery on hill above buildings. Displays inside some buildings. Grise Fjord, Tourism Crown A small Inuit hamlet N/A N/A Ellesmere Island Activities in the Qikiqtaaluk Region. Fram Fjord, Marine Based Marine N/A N/A Grise Fjord Ellesmere Island Activities Lady Franklin Marine Based Inuit Owned N/A N/A We believe Activities Surface Lands Iqaluit is the closest community Monumental Island Marine Based Inuit Owned N/A N/A We believe Activities Surface Lands Iqaluit is the closest community Kimmirut (Lake Tourism Crown A small, N/A N/A Harbour) Activities predominantly Inuit hamlet in the Qikiqtaaluk Region. Cape Dorset, Tourism Crown A small, N/A N/A Baffin Island Activities predominantly Inuit hamlet in the Qikiqtaaluk Region.

Engagement de la collectivité et avantages pour la région Collectivité Nom Organisme Date de la prise de contact Pond Inlet Ernest Merkosak & Mary [email protected] 2017-07-07 Simonie Grise Fiord Raymond Kaslak - SAO CEDO Grise Fjord 2018-06-29 Iqaluit Louis-Philip Pothier Inukpak Outfitting 2017-07-07 Kimmirut Tommy Alavak Kimmirut Tourism 2017-07-07 Committee Cape Dorset Kristina Alariaq Huit Huit Tours 2017-07-07 Autorisations Indiquez les zones dans lesquelles le projet est situé: Transboundary North Baffin South Baffin

Autorisations Organisme de Description des État actuel Date de l’émission/de Date d’échéance régulation autorisations la demande Transports Canada Equivalency Applied, Decision Certificate Pending Service canadien de la Entry to Bylot Island Applied, Decision faune Migratory Bird Pending Sanctuary Government of Class 1 Archaeology Applied, Decision Nunavut, Department Permit Pending of Culture, Language, Elders, and Youth Gouvernement du Outfitter License Active 2018-05-24 2018-12-31 Nunavut, ministère du #2018.OL.222.022 Développement économique et des Transports Qikiqtani Inuit Class 1 Land Use Not Yet Applied Association License Autre Registration as an Active 2018-06-15 2018-12-31 Extra-Territorial Corporation #ET10154 Gouvernement du Wildlife Observation Applied, Decision Nunavut, ministère de License Pending l’Environnement

Project transportation types Transportation Utilisation proposée Length of Use Type Water MS SILVER CLOUD will provide transportation and accommodations. Refer to the Non-Technical Project Description and the Environmental Impact Assessment for details. Land Transportation on land is by foot during short, guided-excursions. Refer to the Non-Technical Project Description and the Environmental Impact Assessment for details.

Project accomodation types Autre, Utilisation de matériel Équipement à utiliser (y compris les perceuses, les pompes, les aéronefs, les véhicules, etc.) Type d’équipement Quantité Taille – Dimensions Utilisation proposée MS SILVER CLOUD 1 Length overall 155.80m, Vessel providing Breadth 21.4m, Draft Max transportation and 5.70m, 16927 Gross accommodations Tonnage Mark V brand Zodiac 16 Length overall 5.85m, Auxiliary motorized craft to inflatable boats wiht 60HP width 2.48m, carrying facilitate shore landings and Suzuki-brand outboard capacity of 12 persons for short guided sightseeing engines excursions Current Designs-brand 10 varies by type - see Short guided sightseeing Kayaks: 8 doubles plus 2 Equipment Type excursions single kayaks (for 12-16 kayakers plus 2 instructors/guides)

Décrivez l’utilisation du carburant et des marchandises dangereuses Décrivez Type de Nombre de Capacité du Quantité Unités Utilisation l’utilisation de carburant conteneurs conteneur totale proposée carburant : Diesel fuel 1 506260 506260 Liters Fuel for the vessel Gasoline fuel 40 38 1520 Liters Unleaded gasoline fuel for the Zodiacs

Consommation d’eau Quantité quotidienne (m3) Méthodes de récupération de l’eau Emplacement de récupération de proposées l’eau proposé 70 Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants Tanks Déchets Gestion des déchets Activités du projet Type des déchets Quantité prévue Méthode Procédures de d’élimination traitement supplémentaires Tourism Activities Déchets combustibles 3m3/dayu Daily incinerated None Tourism Activities Eaux grises 192m3/day Discharge sea/shore Advanced treatment according to Canadian system > Permeate legislation Tourism Activities Déchet dangereux 2m3/week Disposal to shore to a N/A certified reception port Tourism Activities Déchets non 1.5m3/day Disposal to shore to a Food digester combustibles certified reception treatment port Tourism Activities Other, Wet/Food 0.9m3/day Disposal to shore to a Food digester Waste certified reception treatment port Tourism Activities Other, Litter from TBD Collected from shore Dealt with as noted shore-based tourism (if any)/separated by above (depending activities type upon type) Tourism Activities Eaux usées (matières 3m3/day Treated on board. Yes, chemicals de vidange) Discharge sea/shore according to Canadian according to Canadian legislation legislation.

Répercussions environnementales : The predicted environmental impacts from the proposed activity is perceived to be not more than minor or transitory. Refer to the project documents and “Silversea Cruises Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment for Ship-based Tourism, Multi-year Assessment, MS SILVER CLOUD, 01 June 2017 through 01 June 2027, Revised 28 February 2018,” for an assessment and further information in this regard. Additional Information SECTION A1: Project Info

SECTION A2: Allweather Road

SECTION A3: Winter Road

SECTION B1: Project Info

SECTION B2: Exploration Activity

SECTION B3: Geosciences

SECTION B4: Drilling

SECTION B5: Stripping

SECTION B6: Underground Activity

SECTION B7: Waste Rock

SECTION B8: Stockpiles

SECTION B9: Mine Development

SECTION B10: Geology

SECTION B11: Mine

SECTION B12: Mill

SECTION C1: Pits

SECTION D1: Facility

SECTION D2: Facility Construction

SECTION D3: Facility Operation

SECTION D4: Vessel Use

SECTION E1: Offshore Survey

SECTION E2: Nearshore Survey

SECTION E3: Vessel Use SECTION F1: Site Cleanup

SECTION G1: Well Authorization

SECTION G2: Onland Exploration

SECTION G3: Offshore Exploration

SECTION G4: Rig

SECTION H1: Vessel Use

Please refer to background document: Silversea Cruises Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment for Ship-Based Tourism, Multi-Year Assessment

SECTION H2: Disposal At Sea

Please refer to background document: Silversea Cruises Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment for Ship-Based Tourism, Multi-Year Assessment

SECTION I1: Municipal Development

Description de l’environnement existant : Environnement physique

The Physical Environment has been described in numerous cited articles and publications. The Physical Environment could be impacted by the proposed activities, however the activities have been planned so as to have not more than a minor or transitory impact. Please refer to the Silversea Cruises Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment for Ship-Based Tourism, Multi-Year Assessment, which has been submitted as a background document.

Description de l’environnement existant : Environnement biologique

The Biological Environment has been described in numerous cited articles and publications. The Biological Environment could be impacted by the proposed activities, however the activities have been planned so as to have not more than a minor or transitory impact. Please refer to the Silversea Cruises Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment for Ship-Based Tourism, Multi-Year Assessment, which has been submitted as a background document.

Description de l’environnement existant : Environnement socio-économique

The Existing Environment has been described in numerous cited articles and publications. It is recognized that this activity will have both an economic impact and also a social impact on the communities that are being visited. Both are perceived to be positive impacts. As to Socioeconomic impact, 230 crew and expedition staff are employed to work aboard MS SILVER CLOUD. An Economic Benefits Pre- and Post-Cruise Benefits Report has been filed with Government Nunavut's Department of Economic Development & Transportation.

Miscellaneous Project Information

Please refer to background document: Silversea Cruises Ltd. Environmental Impact Assessment for Ship-Based Tourism, Multi-Year Assessment

Identification des répercussions et mesures d’atténuation proposées

Likely impacts from the proposed activity have been assessed. Cumulative impacts of the proposed activity have also been considered. Measures to minimize and mitigate potential impacts of the proposed activity have also been considered, as have alternatives. The possibility of potential impacts will be minimized by strict adherence to applicable laws and regulations, company policies and standard operating policies; careful pre-trip planning and preparation including obtaining advance permits/authorizations (where applicable); briefings; advice received from the communities/ review boards; and the supervision and monitoring of visitor activities in the field by experienced personnel. Direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of the proposed activity have been considered, as have alternatives. Provided that minimization and mitigation measures are adhered to, it is concluded that the proposed activity will have less than a minor or transitory impact and that the activity should be authorized/permitted to proceed. Further information can be found in the attached Environmental Impact Assessment.

Répercussions cumulatives

Cumulative effects of the proposed activity have also been considered. Measures to minimize and mitigate potential impacts of the proposed activity have also been considered. The possibility of potential impacts will be minimized by by strict adherence to applicable laws and regulations, company policies and standard operating policies; careful pre-trip planning and preparation including obtaining advance permits/authorizations (where applicable); briefings; advice received from the communities/ review boards; and the supervision and monitoring of visitor activities in the field by experienced personnel. Direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of the proposed activity have been considered, as have alternatives. Provided that minimization and mitigation measures are adhered to, it is concluded that the proposed activity will have less than a minor or transitory impact and that the activity should be authorized/permitted to proceed. Further information can be found in the attached Environmental Impact Assessment. Impacts Identification des répercussions environnementales

Construction ------Exploitation Tourism N - - - - - N N N - - N N N N N N U - - - - Activities Désaffectation ------(P = Positive, N = Négative et non gérable, M = Négative et gérable, U = Inconnue) PROJECT MAP

LIST OF PROJECT GEOMETRIES: 1819 & 1820 route map. 1st voyage Kangerlusuaq to Kangerlusuaq, 2nd Kangerlusuaq to 1 polyline St. John's, Newf. 2 point Iqaluit 3 point Pond Inlet 4 point Buchan Gulf 5 point Bylot Island 6 point Peel Sound 7 point Beechey Island 8 point Radstock Bay 9 point Dundas Harbour 10 point Grise Fjord, Ellesmere Island 11 point Fram Fjord, Ellesmere Island 12 point Lady Franklin 13 point Monumental Island 14 point Kimmirut (Lake Harbour) 15 point Cape Dorset, Baffin Island