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") 83 256 UV UV Twp. 1 BAKKEN PIPELINE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROJECT (BPP) CANADA 5425000 ELEMENT ASSESSMENT AREA: SOCIO ECONOMIC 200000 225000 250000 275000 300000 325000 350000 375000 I:\10309_514\MAPS\FIGURES\EIA\013_FIGURE-5-1-5-ELEMENT_ASSESSMENT_AREA_SOCIO_ECONOMIC.mxd FIGURE 5.1-5 Page 91 1 5.1.2 Current Setting Assessment Methods 2 Baseline biophysical and socio‐economic data are required to provide a basis of comparison against 3 which potential Project effects can be evaluated. Baseline data were collected through desktop studies 4 of existing publicly available information sources (Section 5.1.2.1) and field studies (Section 5.1.2.2). 5 Data assessment methods for each element are described in the relevant sections. 6 5.1.2.1 Desktop Studies 7 Historic element‐specific information was collected and reviewed through desktop studies as part of the 8 Current Biophysical and Socio‐Economic Setting assessment. Information sources used to conduct the 9 desktop studies included: 10 Relevant information presented in recent Enbridge environmental and socio‐economic 11 assessments (“ESAs”) and their regulatory filings, including: 12 Enbridge Pipelines (Westspur) Inc. Phase II Expansion Project (Enbridge Westspur 2010, NEB 13 File OF‐Fac‐Oil‐E103‐2010‐01 01); 14 Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Expansion Project (Enbridge 2007a, NEB File OF‐Fac‐ 15 Oil‐E101‐2007‐03 01); and 16 Enbridge Pipelines (Westspur) Inc. Alida to Cromer Capacity Expansion Project (Enbridge 17 Westspur 2006, NEB File OF‐Fac‐Oil‐E103‐2007‐01 01); 18 Literature produced by government agencies, academic institutions and industry study groups, 19 among others; 20 Quantitative and qualitative environmental and ecological information available for the study 21 areas; 22 Current, publicly available information about the past and present projects and activities in the 23 study areas; 24 Municipal, provincial and federal government databases; and 25 Personal communication with stakeholders and government agencies. 26 Element‐specific information sources are identified in the relevant sections. 27 5.1.2.2 Field Studies 28 Field studies were conducted in 2010 to collect site‐specific environmental data for the following 29 elements, including Species at Risk where applicable: 30 Soil and Soil Productivity; 31 Vegetation; 32 Water Quality and Quantity; 33 Fish and Fish Habitat; 34 Wetlands; 35 Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat; 36 Acoustic Environment; and 37 Heritage Resources. Page 92 1 Element specific field study methods are presented in Sections 5.2 to 5.14 and associated appendices. 2 5.1.3 Valued Components 3 The NEB Filing Manual endorses the valued ecosystem component (“VEC”) or valued socio‐cultural 4 component (“VSC”) approach for the assessment of environmental or socio‐economic conditions and 5 potential effects. These indicators or valued components (“VCs”) are useful in quantifying or evaluating 6 the effects of disturbances on ecological and socio‐economic conditions. The VCs for each element were 7 selected because they have socio‐economic and environmental importance, are measurable over time 8 and have the potential to be affected by the Project. 9 The VCs apply to all aspects of the Project and were selected to meet the objectives and the intent of 10 applicable regulatory agencies as well as to be indicative of important resources (Table 5.1‐4). The VCs 11 were selected using: 12 The NEB Filing Manual (2009); 13 Publicly available information (including government regulations, guidelines, policies and 14 management plans); 15 The ESA scoping assessment; 16 Consultation information; 17 Public concerns identified in regulatory submissions for past projects in the area; and 18 Professional judgement. Page 93 1 Table 5.1‐4. Summary of Valued Components* Valued Component VC Identification Soil and Soil Productivity Agricultural productivity is a vital part of the economy in this region and is directly impacted by and/or dependent Soil Capability for Agriculture on soil quality. Reclamation Suitability Reclamation suitability is an indicator of the quality of soils for reclamation. Wind and water erosion reduce the agricultural and ecological value of soils by removing topsoil and changing the Sensitivity to Wind and Water Erosion surface morphology. Vegetation Native grasslands are rich and diverse ecosystems. Native Grasslands A majority of native grasslands have been transformed by agriculture, urbanization and industrial development. Many Species at Risk rely on native habitats. Riparian habitat supports a diverse number of wildlife species, providing breeding habitats for migratory birds, breeding habitat for reptiles and foraging and cover habitats for ungulate and furbearer species. Riparian Habitat Riparian habitat provides protective buffers to streams and lakes. Riparian habitat provides important shelter and cover that supports movement corridors for many wildlife species. Potential Rare Plant Habitat Many plant species listed federally and provincially as rare or at risk require undisturbed native grassland habitat. Species at Risk are designated as of conservation concern by one or more of the following: Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre (SK CDC 2010, Internet Site); Rare Plants Manitoba Conservation Data Centre (MB CDC 2010a, Internet Site); The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada ("COSEWIC”; COSEWIC 2010, Internet Site); or The Species at Risk Act (“SARA”; SARA 2010, Internet Site). Water Quality and Quantity Surface Water Quality Surface water and groundwater in this area are sources of drinking water for local communities and rural populations. The quality and quantity of water supplied helps determine if a particular source can be used for Surface Water Quantity drinking water. Drinking water quality guidelines are set in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality Groundwater Quality (Health Canada 2008). These guidelines limit many water quality parameters in drinking water including total dissolved solids, major ions, trace metals, and introduced contaminants such as petroleum hydrocarbons.