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APPENDIX 10

TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE REPORT

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TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED LIEGE LATERAL LOOP 2 – THORNBURY SECTION PIPELINE AND THE LEISMER EAST COMPRESSOR STATION PROJECT

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BEAVER LAKE CREE NATION BIGSTONE CREE NATION CHIPEWYAN PRAIRIE DENE FIRST NATION CHRISTINA RIVER DENE NATION COUNCIL CONKLIN MÉTIS LOCAL No. 193 FORT MCMURRAY FIRST NATION No. 468 FORT MCMURRAY MÉTIS LOCAL No. 1935 FORT MCMURRAY MÉTIS LOCAL No. 2020 HEART LAKE FIRST NATION LAKELAND MÉTIS LOCAL No. 1909 MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA ZONE 1 OWL RIVER MÉTIS LOCAL No. 1949 SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION WILLOW LAKE MÉTIS LOCAL No. 780

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited is proposing to construct and operate the Liege Lateral Loop 2 – Thornbury Section Pipeline and the Leismer East Compressor Station (the Project). The Project will be part of the NGTL System, a network of 24,400 km of pipeline that transports natural gas for use within Alberta and British Columbia and for delivery to other markets across North America. The Project is located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Lac La Biche County in the Green Area of Alberta. The pipeline route will parallel the existing NGTL Liege Lateral and Liege Lateral Loop.

The pipeline component of the Project will involve looping the existing natural gas transmission system to transport natural gas from the existing Pelican Lake Compressor Station at NW 29-81-16 W4M (KP 36.3) and travel east across Highway 63 to tie into the proposed Leismer East Compressor Station located at NE 33-80-13 W4M (KP 0) (Figure 1). The pipeline is approximately 36 km in length of 762 mm O.D. (NPS 30) pipeline, with a maximum allowable operating pressure of 9,930 kPa. The pipeline will be constructed parallel to existing rights-of-way (i.e., pipelines, access roads and seismic lines) for approximately 28 km (77%) of the proposed route except where minor deviations are warranted (e.g., to facilitate crossing existing infrastructure or watercourses). The Project will include the construction of the proposed Leismer East Compressor Station at NE 33-80-13 W4M to connect the Liege Lateral Loop 2 to the existing Leismer-Kettle River Crossover. The Leismer East Compressor Station is a greenfield (new) 15MW compressor station comprising of a new turbo-compressor package, auxiliary buildings and equipment. These buildings and equipment include, but are not limited to, a compressor building, yard piping and electrical systems

Known reference points along the route, referred to as KPs, are approximately 1 km apart and are primarily used to describe features along the pipeline route for construction, operation and maintenance purposes. Project construction will occur from east to west, starting at KP 0 with completion at KP 36.3.

The typical pipeline construction right-of-way will be 32 m wide. Additional areas for temporary workspace of varying width at select locations along the entire construction right-of-way length will be required to accommodate construction activities (i.e., log decks, staging areas and material and pipe stockpile sites). Where feasible, existing highways and roads and the proposed right-of-way will be used to access the Project. One new permanent access road is required to support construction and operation of the proposed Leismer East Compressor Station.

NGTL commissioned TERA, a CH2M HILL Company (TERA) to prepare an Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment to satisfy the requirements under Section 58 of the National Energy Board (NEB) Act for approval of this Project. Subject to regulatory approvals, clearing of the compressor station and access road is scheduled to commence in May 2015 with pipeline activities expected to begin in September 2015. The Project is expected to be commissioned and operational by April 2016.

Environmental field studies for the Project were initiated during summer 2013. This Traditional Knowledge Report provides the results and recommendations of the Traditional Land Use (TLU) studies conducted to date and of the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) collected through Aboriginal participation during the biophysical field studies for the Project. The participating Aboriginal communities are listed in the tables below. The dates provided in the tables below may not correspond to the dates noted elsewhere in this Application since additional time was spent in the field with the participants for mobilization and demobilization to the field, pre-field work meetings and wrap-up meetings.

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BIOPHYSICAL FIELD STUDY PARTICIPATION

Aboriginal Community Aquatics Archaeology Wildlife Vegetation Christina River Dene Nation July 11 to 15, 2013 September 26 to June 19 to 28, 2013 -- Council August 30 to October 4, 2013 September 1, 2013 Saddle Lake Cree Nation July 11 to 15, 2013 September 26 to June 19 to 28, 2013 July 3 to 9, 2014 October 4, 2013 January 16 to 21, 2014 Willow Lake Métis Local No. August 30 to September 26 to -- -- 780 September 1, 2013 October 4, 2013 Fort McMurray Métis Local -- September 26 to January 16 to 21, 2014 July 3 to 9, 2014 No. 1935 October 4, 2013 Fort McMurray First Nation -- September 26 to January 16 to 21, 2014 -- No. 468 October 4, 2013

TIMETABLE OF TLU STUDIES FOR EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY

NGTL Project Results Review/Mitigation Aboriginal Community Introduction Meeting TERA-Led/Third-Party Meetings Chipewyan Prairie Dene First June 12, 2013 Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation will provide a N/A Nation regional TLU planning study in lieu of a Project-specific study. Christina River Dene Nation May 28, 2013 Christina River Dene Nation Council have looked to February 12, 2014 Council previous TLU study data recently collected in the Project Regional Study Area (RSA) for other development projects for a summary of traditional use and activities. Conklin Métis Local No. 193 May 16, 2013 Third-party TLU study received February 14, 2014. May 21, 2014 Fort McMurray First Nation No. November 27, 2013 Terms of a TLU study are currently being negotiated. TBD 468 Fort McMurray Métis Local No. May 29, 2013 Third-party TLU study received November 22, 2013. March 6, 2014 1935 Heart Lake First Nation May 9, 2013 Have expressed interest completing an independent TLU TBD study, but funding request and scope of work have not been received to date by NGTL. Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 May 29, 2013 Third-party TLU study received February 20, 2014. August 28, 2014 Saddle Lake Cree Nation May 31, 2013 Completed TLU overflight: with TERA on July 10, 2014. July 10, 2014 Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 August, 2013 Third-party TLU study received November 22, 2013. February 14, 2014 Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 June 17 and 19, 2014 Community-led Traditional Land and Resource Use study TBD currently underway.

The issues identified to date by participating communities during the biophysical field studies and TLU studies for the Project are summarized in this report. Concerns related to TEK were addressed by proposed mitigation measures described in the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP). TLU studies received to date from participating Aboriginal communities for the Project identified several site-specific TLU locations within the TLU RSA. The desktop review and Project engagement to date have revealed one potential TLU site within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468. NGTL has requested that Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 provide additional information about the cultural use site identified near the House River and when this information is made available, appropriate mitigation measures will be adhered to.

In the event that any additional TLU sites are discovered during construction of the Project, the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E of the EPP) will be implemented.

Aboriginal communities potentially affected by the Project have been invited to participate in the 2014 supplemental biophysical field studies. Additional information gathered during ongoing engagement with potentially affected Aboriginal communities will be incorporated into Project planning, including the EPP and the Environmental Alignment Sheets, as appropriate. The results of Aboriginal participation during these 2014 studies and from any upcoming TLU studies will be provided to the NEB in a supplemental Traditional Knowledge Report in December 2014.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... i 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 2.0 TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE ...... 4 2.1 Objectives ...... 4 2.2 Study Area Boundaries ...... 4 2.3 Methods ...... 4 2.3.1 Community Engagement ...... 5 2.3.2 Field Reconnaissance ...... 5 2.3.3 Reporting ...... 5 2.4 Results ...... 6 2.4.1 Aquatics ...... 6 2.4.2 Wetlands ...... 8 2.4.3 Vegetation ...... 9 2.4.4 Wildlife ...... 11 2.4.5 Summary ...... 14 3.0 TRADITIONAL LAND USE ...... 15 3.1 Objectives ...... 15 3.2 Study Area Boundaries ...... 15 3.3 Review of Existing Data Sources and Literature ...... 18 3.4 Traditional Land Use Study Methods ...... 18 3.5 Traditional Land Use Site Types and Mitigation ...... 19 3.6 Traditional Land Use Sites Discovered During Construction ...... 21 3.7 Results ...... 21 3.7.1 Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation ...... 21 3.7.2 Christina River Dene Nation Council ...... 23 3.7.3 Conklin Métis Local No. 193 ...... 26 3.7.4 Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468...... 26 3.7.5 Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 ...... 29 3.7.6 Heart Lake First Nation ...... 31 3.7.7 Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 ...... 32 3.7.8 Saddle Lake Cree Nation ...... 35 3.7.9 Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 ...... 35 3.7.10 Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 ...... 37 4.0 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND OUTSTANDING ISSUES ...... 38 5.0 REFERENCES ...... 39 5.1 Literature Cited ...... 39 5.2 GIS Data and Mapping References ...... 40

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Regional Location ...... 3 Figure 2 Traditional Land Use and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Study Area Boundaries ...... 17

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LIST OF TABLES Biophysical Field Study Participation ...... ii Timetable of TLU Studies for Each Participating Community ...... ii Table 1 Biophysical Field Study Participation ...... 5 Table 2 Aquatics TEK Recorded Along the Proposed Project...... 7 Table 3 Wetlands TEK Recorded Along the Proposed Project ...... 9 Table 4 Vegetation Identified Along the Proposed Project ...... 10 Table 5 Vegetation TEK Recorded Along the Proposed Project ...... 11 Table 6 Wildlife TEK Recorded for the Project ...... 13 Table 7 Spatial Boundaries of TLU Components ...... 16 Table 8 Timetable of TLU Studies for Each Participating Community ...... 18 Table 9 Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation TLU Sites Identified Through Desktop Review ...... 23 Table 10 Christina River Dene Nation Council TLU Sites Identified Through Desktop Review ...... 25 Table 11 Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 TLU Sites Identified Through Desktop Review ...... 28 Table 12 Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 TLU Sites Identified Through Desktop Review ...... 30 Table 13 TLU Sites Identified by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 ...... 30 Table 14 TLU Sites Identified by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 ...... 34 Table 15 TLU Sites Identified by Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780...... 36 Table A1 Fort McMurray Métis Local 1935 and Willow Lake Métis Local 780 Project-Related Engagement Outcomes Summary for the Project ...... A-2 Table A2 Lakeland Local Council 1909 Project-Related Engagement Outcomes Summary for the Project ...... A-6 Table A3 Conklin Métis Local No. 193 Project-Related Engagement Outcomes Summary for the Project ...... A-10

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1.0 INTRODUCTION NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada), is proposing to construct and operate the Liege Lateral Loop 2 – Thornbury Section Pipeline and the Leismer East Compressor Station (the Project). The Project will be part of the NGTL System, a network of 24,400 km of pipeline that transports natural gas for use within Alberta and British Columbia and for delivery to other markets across North America. The Project is located in the Regional Municipality (RM) of Wood Buffalo and Lac La Biche County in the Green Area of Alberta. The pipeline route will parallel the existing NGTL Liege Lateral and Liege Lateral Loop.

NGTL commissioned TERA, a CH2M HILL Company (TERA) to prepare an Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment (ESA) to satisfy the requirements under Section 58 of the National Energy Board (NEB) Act for approval of this Project. Subject to regulatory approvals, clearing of the compressor station and access road is scheduled to commence in May 2015 with pipeline activities expected to begin in September 2015. The Project is expected to be commissioned and operational by April 2016.

TERA was also commissioned to assist in the collection of traditional knowledge conducted with potentially affected Aboriginal communities that focus on experiential knowledge and current use of land for traditional activities. Field reconnaissance focused on Crown lands potentially disturbed by pipeline construction and clean-up activities, including associated physical works and activities.

NGTL determined the Aboriginal communities potentially affected by the Project through a combination of desktop research, NGTL’s own operating experience in the region and NGTL’s established contacts with Aboriginal communities. Using this engagement process, NGTL identified and has subsequently engaged the following communities on the Project:

• Beaver Lake Cree Nation;

• Bigstone Cree Nation;

• Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation;

• Christina River Dene Nation Council;

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• Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468;

• Heart Lake First Nation;

• Saddle Lake Cree Nation;

• Métis Nation of Alberta Zone 1:

• Conklin Métis Local 193;

• Fort McMurray Métis Local 1935;

• Fort McMurray Métis Local 2020;

• Lakeland Métis Local 1909;

• Willow Lake Métis Local 780; and

• Owl River Métis Local 1949.

The collection of traditional knowledge was conducted through the participation of potentially affected Aboriginal communities in the biophysical field studies for the Project to document knowledge about the land (i.e., Traditional Ecological Knowledge [TEK]) and through Traditional Land Use (TLU) studies for the Project to document knowledge about the use of the land.

To date, TEK information has been gathered with Christina River Dene Nation Council, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780, Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 and Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468. TLU information for the Project has been collected and shared to date by Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780, Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935, Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 and Conklin Métis Local No. 193. Saddle Lake Cree Nation shared TLU in a TERA-led overflight of the Project. The Owl River Métis Local 1949 is conducting a community-led study which, NGTL will review upon receipt and meet with Owl River Métis Local 1949 to discuss mitigation measures to address any Project-specific concerns.

Bigstone Cree Nation met with NGTL in June 2013 to discuss engagement for the Project. Bigstone Cree Nation informed NGTL that they did not have an interest in participating in Project engagement activities as the project is outside of their traditional territory. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 2020 has not responded to invitations from NGTL to discuss engagement for the Project. NGTL remains open to discussing Project-specific issues with Heart Lake First Nation, Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation, Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 2020, Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Nation of Alberta Zone 1 and will continue to provide regular updates. Beaver Lake Cree Nation has confirmed that it does not have any outstanding concerns about the Project. NGTL will continue to inform Beaver Lake Cree Nation about the Project.

The status of NGTL’s engagement to date with each Aboriginal community is provided in Attachment AM1 – Aboriginal Engagement Summary of the Project Application.

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2.0 TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE The following subsections describe the objectives, methods and results of Aboriginal participation during the biophysical field studies for the Project.

2.1 Objectives The aim of Aboriginal participation during biophysical studies is to capture TEK that has been collected and passed down over generations. This aim is achieved by meeting the following objectives:

• provide a mechanism to document the TEK of Aboriginal communities;

• incorporate TEK information to augment the design and execution of the biophysical field surveys; and

• collect TEK to inform baseline conditions, identify potential Project-related effects on the environment, identify mitigation opportunities and contribute to final Project design.

2.2 Study Area Boundaries The Project was considered in relation to a Footprint Study Area (Footprint), Local Study Area (LSA) and Regional Study Area (RSA).

The Footprint is the area directly disturbed by Project construction and clean-up activities, including associated physical works and activities (e.g., permanent rights-of-way, temporary construction workspace, temporary log decks and valve sites).

The LSA varies with the environment and resource use-related socio-economic element being considered. For each element considered, the LSA is established based on the zone of influence within which plants, animals and humans are most likely to be affected by pipeline construction and operation. Detailed discussions regarding the LSA and associated rationale are provided in Sections 6.0 and 7.0 of the ESA for the Project.

The RSA consists of the area extending beyond the LSA boundary and varies with the environment and resource use-related socio-economic element being considered. For each element considered, a separate RSA spatial boundary was established in consideration of the Project regional effects on the individual element. Further rationale for the establishment of the Project RSA(s) is provided in Sections 6.0 and 7.0 of the ESA for the Project.

The TEK collected during the biophysical field studies for the Project is used to assist in the identification and evaluation of the potential Project-related effects to vegetation, wetlands, wildlife and wildlife habitat, fish and fish habitat, water quality and quantity, and heritage resources and, therefore, does not have an independent study area boundary. Detailed discussions regarding study area boundaries and associated rationale are provided in Sections 6.0 and 7.0 of the ESA for the Project.

2.3 Methods NGTL notified Aboriginal communities and organizations of the Project in May 2013 and invited all potentially affected Aboriginal communities to contribute TEK during the biophysical field studies for the Project. In 2013 and 2014, TEK was gathered and recorded with community members of Christina River Dene Nation Council, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780, Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935, and Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 during the biophysical field studies for the Project (Table 1). A detailed summary of NGTL’s engagement activities with each Aboriginal community is provided in Attachment AM1 - Aboriginal Engagement Summary of the Project Application.

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TABLE 1

BIOPHYSICAL FIELD STUDY PARTICIPATION

Aboriginal Community Aquatics Archaeology Wildlife Vegetation Christina River Dene July 11 to 15, 2013 September 26 to June 19 to 28, 2013 -- Nation Council August 30 to September 1, 2013 October 4, 2013 Saddle Lake First Nation July 11 to 15, 2013 September 26 to June 19 to 28, 2013 July 3 to 9, 2014 October 4, 2013 January 16 to 21, 2014 Willow Lake Métis Local August 30 to September 1, 2013 September 26 to -- -- No. 780 October 4, 2013 Fort McMurray Métis -- September 26 to January 16 to 21, 2014 July 3 to 9, 2014 Local No. 1935 October 4, 2013 Fort McMurray First -- September 26 to January 16 to 21, 2014 -- Nation No. 468 October 4, 2013

During the biophysical field studies listed in Table 1, participants contributed to the identification of potential impacts of the Project on environmental resources and participated in the discussion of potential mitigation measures to reduce any Project-related impacts on environmental resources. The dates provided in Table 1 may not correspond to the dates noted in biophysical discipline technical reports and Application sections since additional time was spent in the field with the participants for mobilization and demobilization to the field, pre-field work meetings and wrap-up meetings.

2.3.1 Community Engagement The methods used to determine how participants were to be involved in each field work program were the same for all participating Aboriginal communities. Each program was discussed with the individual community, usually with staff from the community Lands Department. This discussion included details regarding the type of work to be conducted as well as the timing and locations. Based on the described field work to be conducted, the Aboriginal communities chose which of their members would participate in each program.

2.3.2 Field Reconnaissance TERA TEK Facilitators accompanied participants during the field surveys to identify potential impacts of the Project on environmental resources, explain potential construction techniques, describe Project specifications, collect and combine TEK, and ensure that proprietary information was kept in confidence.

During the biophysical field studies, traditional methods of resource procurement were discussed as well as modern methods currently employed. Seasonality of resource harvesting was also important information shared by the participants. Geographical locations were identified, as were areas that are not used and the reasons why. Potential mitigation measures to reduce any Project-related impacts on a resource were also discussed during the biophysical field studies.

Open discussions occurred regularly between participants and biophysical team leads regarding the resources present and available to Aboriginal communities. These discussions were important in helping to build relationships among the field crews. Participants spoke about aspects of the environment that were important to them and the importance of the resource from a Western science perspective was also discussed. Study methods for each environmental field program are described in Appendices 3 to 9.

2.3.3 Reporting Review of collected TEK and discussions of potential Project-related effects as well as mitigation strategies described in the ESA for the Project were conducted directly with the participating community representatives during the biophysical field studies. Confidential and proprietary information was reviewed directly with the participating community representatives during the biophysical field studies to confirm accuracy as well as to seek approval for the inclusion and consideration of any confidential and proprietary information in Project planning, where warranted. This information was used to create this public summary report to be filed with the NEB.

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TERA provided follow-up opportunities for Christina River Dene Nation Council, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780, Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 and Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 on June 30, 2014 and August 6, 2014 to review and validate the summary of issues raised by participating community representatives during the biophysical field studies.

Section 2.4 provides the regional and local TEK shared by participating Aboriginal communities with an interest in the Project. To date, this information includes TEK that was gathered with Christina River Dene Nation Council, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780, Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 and Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 during the field studies for the Project listed in Table 1.

2.4 Results TEK compiled during the aquatics, archaeology and wildlife studies for the Project are discussed in the following subsections. TEK shared during biophysical studies was not limited to study method, but encompassed aquatics, wetlands, vegetation, wildlife and heritage resources TEK and concerns. Potential effects to environmental resources associated with the Project were identified by the participating Aboriginal communities and the field study team. The issues identified by participating Aboriginal communities through biophysical field studies for the Project are summarized in Section 4.0.

2.4.1 Aquatics A variety of fish species were identified during field surveys of the Project, including grayling (Arctic grayling), jack fish (northern pike), pickerel (walleye), perch, suckers, brook stickleback and pearl dace. Pearl dace are not native to the creek in which they were found (117.6 m north of KP 14.8) but might have entered the water system during a large flood event which occurred early in 2013. Grayling populations are in decline, possibly as a result of beaver dams which not only impede upstream travel by fish, but also contribute to lower water levels downstream. Local waterways used to teem with grayling, but they are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Fishing is generally conducted from the banks of small creeks and rivers. Fishing rods are made out of diamond willow or red willow branches. Young, green branches are preferred as they are strong and flexible, and have relatively few knots.

It is possible to catch large fish in the Athabasca River (located approximately 8 km west of KP 36), however, fish with large lesions on their bodies have been caught there. Participants report that chemicals from industrial development have entered the water and are having a negative impact on fish and fish habitat. One participant shared that eating fish from Saskatchewan is preferable as there is less industrial development there, and the fish tend to be of better quality than those caught in Alberta.

Detailed TEK related to aquatic resources for the Project and any issues and concerns raised are provided in Table 2. Concerns related to aquatic resources were addressed by the proposed mitigation measures discussed. Participants have not recommended any mitigation strategies related to aquatic resources additional to those described in the Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) to be implemented for the Project.

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TABLE 2

AQUATICS TEK RECORDED ALONG THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Location Description Issue/Concern NGTL Proposed Mitigation Measures [EPP Reference]1 All proposed water All watercourses • General concern about pipeline • Construct/install all pipeline crossings as outlined in Table 2 of crossing locations (WC1 through shifting under the watercourse the EPP and in accordance with the typical drawings WC8) causing the riverbed to [Section 8.4 and Appendix 1D]. eventually cave in. • Monitor areas of potential terrain instability for 2 years following • Aerial crossings preferred since construction. Inspect slope stability on a routine basis for the they do not affect the ground. life of the pipeline. Conduct remedial work, where warranted, to protect pipeline integrity [Section 9.0]. • When implementing a trenched (i.e., open cut or isolated) pipeline installation method, and where practical, salvage the upper 0.5 m (minimum) of granular material, if present. Stockpile separately from the remainder of the trench spoil so that the salvaged, native, granular material can be used to cap the upper portion of the trench [Section 8.4]. 1462.8 m north of House River • Navigable waterway, • If directed by the regulatory agency responsible for navigation, KP 34.9 (WC8) fish-bearing and potential install warning signs along the banks both upstream and spawning habitat. downstream of the crossing to caution users of a navigational • Concern regarding potential hazard, where appropriate [Section 8.4]. spills and disruption to fish and • In the event of a spill, refer to the Spill Contingency Plan wildlife that use the river; [Appendix 1E]. decline in grayling population. • The EI will report any spills in accordance with federal and/or provincial regulations, and advise NGTL management on the clean-up and disposal of the material as well as any affected soils or vegetation [Section 4.0]. • Bulk fuel trucks, service vehicles and pick-up trucks equipped with box-mounted fuel tanks shall carry spill prevention, containment as well as clean-up materials that are suitable for the volume of fuels or oils carried. Spill contingency material carried on bulk fuel and service vehicles shall be suitable for use on land and water [Section 8.0]. • Do not allow fuel, oil or hazardous material storage within 100 m of a watercourse or waterbody except where secondary containment is provided [Section 8.0]. • Conduct refuelling at least 100 m away from any watercourse or waterbody when feasible [Section 8.0]. • Employ the following measures to reduce the risk of fuel spills in water. Where equipment refuelling is required within 100 m of a watercourse, ensure that: − all containers, hoses and nozzles are free of leaks; − all fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-offs; and − always have operators stationed at both ends of the hose during fuelling [Section 8.0]. • Do not wash equipment or machinery in watercourses or waterbodies [Section 8.0]. • Equipment to be used in or adjacent to a watercourse or waterbody will be clean or otherwise free of external grease, oil or other fluids, mud, soil and vegetation prior to entering the waterbody [Section 8.0].

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TABLE 2 Cont’d

Location Description Issue/Concern NGTL Proposed Mitigation Measures [EPP Reference]1 6.8 m southwest of Dropoff Creek • Navigable waterway. • If directed by the regulatory agency responsible for navigation, KP 21.9 (WC6) • Participant requested area be install warning signs along the banks both upstream and put back the way it was. downstream of the crossing to caution users of a navigational hazard, where appropriate [Section 8.4]. • Return the bed and banks of each watercourse to as close as possible to their original, pre-construction contours. Do not realign or straighten watercourses, or change their hydraulic characteristics [Section 8.4]. • Implement permanent bank reclamation measures to re-establish riparian vegetation and fish habitat as a part of backfill operations [Section 8.4]. • Seed disturbed banks and riparian areas with an approved native seed mixture. The EI(s) will determine on-site whether other restoration methods need to be applied to stabilize banks (e.g., soil wraps, brush layers, matting) [Section 8.4]. 117.6 m north of Unnamed • Fish-bearing: pearl dace and • Construct/install all pipeline crossings as outlined in Section 8.4 KP 14.8 tributary to brook stickleback. and Table 2 of the EPP and in accordance with the typical Dropoff Creek • Minnows found with lesions on drawings [Appendix 1D]. (WC4) body; concern about water • In the event of a spill, refer to the Spill Contingency Plan quality. (Appendix 1E in the Application). 21.8 m north of Unnamed • Waterway not navigable. • General environmental protection measures that will be KP 14.7 tributary to • No concerns. employed during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 Dropoff Creek of the EPP. (WC4) 246.2 m north of Unnamed • Proposed temporary • Construct/install all pipeline crossings as outlined in Section 8.4 KP 33.9 tributary into workspace. and Table 2 of the EPP and in accordance with the typical House River • Impact on water quality in creek drawings [Appendix 1D]. (WC7) as well as downstream where it • Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment meets the House River; events during instream construction activities as required by the potential impact to spawning applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the Fisheries and Oceans and fish habitat in the House Canada [DFO] Self-Assessment Process and Measures to River. Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat). If monitoring • Participant requests that area reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the not be used as temporary water quality monitors will alert the Environmental Inspector(s) workspace due to concerns (EI[s]) and work with them to develop corrective actions. If about potential impacts to the corrective actions are not successful, construction activities will House River water quality be temporarily suspended until effective solutions are identified downstream. [Section 8.4]. • In the event of a spill, refer to the Spill Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E of the Application). • Implement permanent bank reclamation measures to re-establish riparian vegetation and fish habitat as a part of backfill operations [Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-604, STDS-03-ML-05-606 and STDS 03-ML-05-608]. Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

2.4.2 Wetlands TEK participants did not provide TEK during any wetlands studies for the Project, however, wetlands TEK and concerns about wetlands were shared by participants during other field studies for the Project. Wetlands are abundant in a variety of plant and berry species that are food sources for both people and animals. Wetland vegetation identified during the field studies includes cranberry, blueberry, mooseberry, mint and eg-git-tas (frog plant). Ungulates, especially moose and caribou, are well-adapted to wetlands and muskeg, and, therefore, seek food, water and shelter in these areas. Muskeg areas are also a potential source of clean drinking water for people. Individuals stranded in the bush overnight can dig a small hole in the muskeg and then wait for it to fill up with water. The water filters through the peat moss and is made safe to drink.

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Oily patches have recently been found by Aboriginal community members in muskeg areas and are believed to be caused by water coming into contact with existing subsurface pipelines. Aboriginal community members have observed that water from muskeg areas is being converted to steam power at oil and gas plants or is draining into underground areas that once contained oil. This has caused the top layer of the muskeg to dry out in some areas, and has resulted in less available water for wildlife and vegetation. Detailed TEK related to wetlands resources for the Project and any issues and concerns raised are provided in Table 3. Concerns related to wetlands resources were addressed by the proposed mitigation measures discussed. Participants have not recommended any mitigation strategies related to aquatic resources additional to those described in the EPP to be implemented for the Project. TABLE 3

WETLANDS TEK RECORDED ALONG THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Location Description Issue/Concern NGTL Proposed Mitigation Measures [EPP Reference]1 Project Footprint Wetlands and • Less water observed in • Construct/install all pipeline crossings as outlined in Section 7.1 and muskeg muskeg; attributed to Table 2 of the EPP. industrial development. • In the event that nonfrozen soils are encountered during construction, • Effects to water quality refer to the Wet Soils Contingency Plan [Appendix 1E]. Install corduroy, and quantity. subject to regulatory approval, wooden mats or equivalent in areas of wet • Increased development in soils to reduce terrain disturbance and soil structure damage. These the region. materials will be removed during clean-up. • In the event of a spill, refer to the Spill Contingency Plan [Appendix 1E]. • Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during instream construction activities as required by the applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the DFO Self-Assessment Process and 126.7 m north of Muskeg • Effects to water quality. KP 35.8 Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat) [Section 8.4]. • Clean-up and post-construction reclamation of disturbed portions of the right-of-way will be conducted immediately following construction, or as soon as weather, ground and seasonal conditions allow [Section 8.8]. • The Project will follow the NGTL Post-Construction Monitoring Program, 7.8 m southwest of Muskeg • Oil seeps up from existing which ensures compliance with specific reclamation performance KP 29.4 pipeline and sits on top of expectations and conditions [Section 9.0]. muskeg; eventually travels • The pipeline will be constructed parallel to existing rights-of-way into nearby streams. (i.e., pipelines, access roads and seismic lines) for approximately 28 km • Effects to water quality (77%) of the proposed route, and workspace will be shared where and quantity. pipeline rights-of-way are paralleled. • Pipeline integrity. • The Project’s contribution to cumulative effects on wetlands are • Cumulative effects. discussed in Section 7.2.6 of the ESA Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

2.4.3 Vegetation A number of medicinal, spiritual and utilitarian plants as well as plants collected for food were identified by participants along the Project Footprint. Knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses as well as harvesting times and techniques are passed down from Elders and shared between the generations. Participants shared that if an individual has a recurring dream about a particular medicinal plant, he or she should go harvest it at once. Locations and uses of medicinal and other plants are proprietary to the Aboriginal communities.

Participants identified, described and discussed several species of vegetation during field studies for the Project, as listed in Table 4.

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TABLE 4

VEGETATION IDENTIFIED ALONG THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Plant balsam poplar birch black spruce Blueberry Chokecherry Cranberry diamond willow diamond willow fungus eg-git-tas (frog plant) kinnikinnick mooseberry Mint peat moss Raspberry red willow Sundew Tamarack upchewogmow waskos (lucky plant) wild rose white lichen Yarrow

Participants identified a variety of berries that are gathered for use as a dietary supplement or for medicinal purposes. Raspberries grow in both dry and wet areas, and are harvested in June and July. Chokecherries, which are sour even when ripe, grow in close proximity to raspberries, and are typically gathered in mid-July. Chokecherries are a preferred food source for bears. Blueberries are also eaten by bears, and are generally ready to pick in August. Mooseberries are a common and resilient fruit of muskeg and undisturbed forest areas. The berries are harvested when they turn from red to orange or yellow, which typically occurs in September just prior to the start of moose hunting season. Cranberries are another typical plant of muskeg areas and are distinguished by bright red berries, which are less translucent than other berry species. Cranberries are also heartier than many other berries and can withstand very cold temperatures as well as snow.

Characteristics of spruce, aspen, balsam poplar, diamond willow and tamarack trees were described by participants. For instance, healthy black spruce trees are an indicator of good water quality in an area. Balsam poplar grows in muskeg areas as well as around creeks and lakes. Tamarack grows in low-lying areas and produces a very strong wood. Diamond willow is of cultural and spiritual importance to participants as well as their communities. It grows along creeks, lakes and waterbodies, and is an important food source for moose and birds. According to participants, the name diamond willow comes from the diamond-shaped knots that are visible on some branches when they are peeled. The wood of diamond willow is very strong. Kinnikinnick is common in swampy areas. The plant is harvested just before the snow falls when it is easiest to locate. Kinnikinnick leaves grow opposite one another along vines, which can grow as long as 1.5 m. The buds of wild rose are edible and can be eaten as a survival food, as can the sap of an aspen tree.

Detailed TEK related to vegetation resources for the Project and any issues and concerns raised are provided in Table 5. Concerns related to vegetation resources were addressed by the proposed mitigation measures discussed. Participants have not recommended any mitigation strategies related to aquatic resources additional to those described in the EPP to be implemented for the Project.

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TABLE 5

VEGETATION TEK RECORDED ALONG THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Location(s) Description Issue/Concern NGTL Proposed Mitigation Measures [EPP Reference]1 34.9 m west of Berries • Blueberries less plentiful due to • Reduce the removal of vegetation in wetlands to the extent possible KP 29.7 muskeg being drained for road [Section 7.1]. 43.2 m south of construction. • Construct/install all pipeline crossings as outlined in Section 7.1 and KP 7.7 • Pollution affecting blueberry crops. Table 2 of the EPP. 8.9 m Rare • Participant requests avoidance. • If previously unidentified rare plants or rare ecological communities are southwest of culturally found on the right-of-way prior to construction, implement the Plant KP 21.9 important Species and Ecological Communities of Concern Discovery 192.9 m north vegetation Contingency Plan [Section 7.1 and Appendix 1E]. of KP 35.1 • Clearly mark identified rare plant locations before the start of 1.1 m northeast right-of-way preparation and construction [Section 7.1]. of KP 12.1 • Review mitigation for rare plants/rare ecological communities with Contractor personnel in advance of construction to ensure there is full understanding of the procedures involved [Section 7.7]. • Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation on level terrain where erosion is not expected [Section 8.8]. • Use natural recovery in peatland and non-peatland wetlands [Section 8.8]. Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

2.4.4 Wildlife Lands within the Wildlife RSA (as defined in Section 5.10 of the ESA) were described as ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife, including ungulates, large predators, smaller predators, small, fur-bearing animals, birds and insects. Deer, elk, moose and caribou have historically been and remain an important food source for Aboriginal people. Elders and community members are responsible for teaching the younger generation how to hunt and field dress game. Hunting is considered a rite of passage for boys and it is tradition for them to bring back meat to share with the community. Community members report that in general, wildlife populations are decreasing in the region as a result of ongoing industrial development. In local traditional culture, messages from the spirit world are sent to living humans through animals. For example, a bird trying to enter a house is considered a bad omen and the presence of an owl is a sign that something bad is going to happen. If an individual dreams about snakes, someone in the community will give birth to a baby boy. The presence of ungulates can be identified by observing browse, beds, bones, tracks, hair and game trails, all of which were noted by participants during field studies. Participants explained that ungulates generally travel along high ridges as they offer a view of the surrounding area and potential predators. Deer use the same trails repeatedly, and, therefore, make more obvious trails than moose, which travel in a haphazard fashion. Deer inhabit heavily forested areas with abundant food sources and deadfall. They bed down intermittently in tall grass, leaving flattened depressions that are much smaller than those left by moose or caribou. Participants report that deer populations in urban areas have grown over the last several years and speculate that this is due to an increase in development and cutlines. One participant recalled that it was difficult to find deer when he was young; today walk into town. Moose habitat preferences, behaviors and characteristics as well as population trends were reported by participants. Moose prefer wetland habitat that offers protection from predators and biting insects, and is abundant in willow and poplar. Willow comprises a large part of the diet of moose. Young poplar saplings are a preferred food source for moose, and are, therefore, indicators of good moose habitat. Moose eat the leaves and buds of poplar saplings year-round by grabbing branches at the base and dragging their teeth along them to remove vegetation. Moose will not return to an area after they have eaten all the leaves and buds from the trees. Bull moose tracks can be identified by their size and the shape of the dew claw. During the fall rut, moose expend a significant amount of energy running and, as a result, lose fat and gain muscle, and their glands become enlarged. After the rut is over, they can often be found washing themselves in the river. When afflicted with ticks, moose shed profusely. According to participants, moose populations in the area are declining as a result of greater backcountry access via seismic lines, access roads and pipelines.

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Caribou activity, including fur and tracks, was also observed by participants. Caribou are well-adapted to muskeg areas and have very large hooves in proportion to the size of their body. This allows them to walk on top of the muskeg and prevents them from sinking through the peat moss. Caribou tracks can be distinguished from moose tracks because they are smaller and shallower, and might be accompanied by scratches in the snow where the caribou was digging up lichen to feed on. Caribou eat white lichen and have a distinctive way of running, which appears rather clumsy. Caribou are a preferred prey species of wolves, which are capable of consuming them hide and all. Evidence of large predators such as timber wolf and lynx was noted by participants. Participants found scattered bones strewn around the forest and deduced that they were from a wolf by the curve of the jaw bone as well as sharp teeth. It was believed that the bones were left by another animal rather than a hunter, as a hunter would have taken the bones. Wolf tracks, which are distinguished from other carnivores by their large size and visible claw marks, were also observed. Another indicator of a wolf is that the large pad in the middle of a wolf track is triangular in shape rather than oval, as it is with bear tracks. Participants also observed wolf scat, which contained caribou hair. When traveling through deep snow, wolves break trails similar to humans; the lead wolf bounds or hops through the snow and the following wolves trail in single file, using the same footprints. Wolves are also known to follow moose to prey on them. Lynx are solitary animals that prey on smaller animals like rabbits. Lynx maintain their territories throughout their lifespan. Participants identified evidence of marten, mink, woodchuck, beaver and weasel. An animal den belonging to a marten or a mink was observed under a dead black spruce tree and it was explained that these animals typically build their dens in forested areas, especially pine forests, but it was not uncommon to find them inhabiting areas near streams. Marten tracks are lighter than weasel tracks, and marten can travel on top of the snow, unlike weasels. Marten feed largely on vegetation under the snow during winter, but also prey on mice. Weasels hunt birds such as ptarmigan and also store food in caches within the ground for use through the winter. An abandoned woodchuck burrow under a poplar tree was identified, as was beaver activity along the House River. Beaver meat emits a strong odour even when the weather is very cold. According to one participant, beavers trapped and skinned in the area have been found to have black veins, possibly due to the presence of contaminants in the water. Beavers cache willow for use during the winter, and are essential for keeping water on the land and maintaining wetlands. Rabbit trails were observed and it was reported that they generally live in spruce or pine forests that offer ample food and shelter, as well as protection from predators such as fox and lynx. According to participants, rabbits that live in close proximity to human habitations often develop black lumps on their flesh, therefore making them inedible. Local bird species, including osprey, eagle, hawk, ptarmigan and grouse, were also discussed by participants. Ospreys are large birds that are identified by their crooked necks and spotted feathers. They hunt for fish along large watercourses and are particularly active when whitefish spawn in the fall. Blue jay shoulder feathers are a vibrant blue colour. Ptarmigan and grouse or “chicken” were also identified by participants. Grouse are game birds that live in spruce trees and can be hunted. Ptarmigan feed on the seeds and bark of low-lying bushes and trees. Finally, participants also discussed several insect species found locally. It was explained that termites taste like cod liver oil and are dug out of tree trunks, and either boiled or eaten raw. Ticks are prevalent around mid-July. If a tick burrows into the skin of a person, chewing tobacco can be placed over the insect to impair its senses, at which point it can be removed slowly. Detailed TEK related to wildlife resources for the Project and any issues and concerns raised are provided in Table 6. Concerns related to wildlife resources were addressed by the proposed mitigation measures discussed. Participants have not recommended any mitigation strategies related to aquatic resources additional to those described in the EPP to be implemented for the Project.

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TABLE 6

WILDLIFE TEK RECORDED FOR THE PROJECT

Description Location(s) Issue/Concern NGTL Proposed Mitigation Measures [EPP Reference]1 Species or Group: Beaver Evidence of beaver 25.4 m north of KP 14.7 • Effects of • In the event that beaver dams or lodges will be disturbed, provide activity (e.g., holes, (unnamed tributary to contaminants in notification and obtain the necessary provincial permits prior to dams and chewed Dropoff Creek). watercourse on commencing activities. Engage the registered trapper(s) [Section 8.4]. sticks) beavers. • In the event of a spill, refer to the Spill Contingency Plan [Appendix 1E]. • Participant prefers avoidance of the beaver dam at 25.4 m north of KP 14.6 at the unnamed tributary to Dropoff Creek. Removal of the dam/beaver shows disrespect. Species or Group: Ungulates including Moose, Deer, Elk, Caribou Evidence of 8.4 m southwest of • Right-of-way • Install rollback to prevent access along portions of the right-of-way as ungulates KP 25.9 increases hunting indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets or directed by the (e.g., droppings, 266 m north of KP 35.1 and predation of EI(s) and Construction Manager. Spread evenly over right-of-way. Do browse, tracks, ungulates. not walk over access control rollback [Section 8.8]. beds, rubs, mating 6.8 m southwest of • • Where segments of the right-of-way require rollback for access sites and sheds) Concern about KP 21.9 potential impact to management or erosion control, ensure sufficient timber of appropriate moose habitat. size is available [Section 8.2]. • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs [Section 8.1]. 16.6 m southwest of • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed KP 27.8 during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP. 1.3 m west of KP 29.7 • Resource specific mitigation measures are outlined in Table 1 and 178.7 m south of Section 7.1 of the EPP KP 33.8 Caribou tracks 17.6 m south of • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed KP 16.2 during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP. 28.2 m southwest of KP 30 Species or Group: Bears Evidence of bear Project Footprint • Bears being • The Contractor will collect all construction debris and other waste (e.g., scat, tree attracted to food materials, and dispose of daily at an approved facility and in markings, tracks) left behind in the accordance with the Waste Management Plan [Appendix 1F] as well as bush by crews. the Spill Contingency Plan [Appendix 1E] unless otherwise authorized • Bear awareness by the EI(s) [Section 8.0]. training/requests • Discuss wildlife issues that are identified during construction as that crew members necessary between the EI(s), Wildlife Resource Specialists and the be told to pack up appropriate regulatory agencies [Section 7.1]. all food including • Develop and implement an environmental orientation program to banana peels and ensure that all personnel working on the construction of the Project are apple cores. informed of the environmental requirements and sensitivities [Section 4.0]. Species or Group: Birds Osprey 192.9 m north of • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed KP 35.1 during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP. Grouse 40 m south of KP 33.3 • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP. Ptarmigan 10.8 m south of KP 4.9 • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP.

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TABLE 6 Cont’d

Description Location(s) Issue/Concern NGTL Proposed Mitigation Measures [EPP Reference]1 Species or Group: Small Furbearers including Rabbit, Marten, Fisher, Squirrel, Weasel, Porcupine Evidence of small 108.5 m northeast of • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed furbearers KP 3.7 during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP. (e.g., mounds, 14.8 m north of KP 13.9 chew, tracks, trails, 6.1 m west of KP 29.7 dens) 19.6 m west of KP 29.7 1.3 m west of KP 29.7 5.3 m southwest of KP 30.5 Species or Group: Canids including Coyote, Wolf, Fox Evidence of canids 7.5 m southwest of • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed (e.g., bones, tracks, KP 24.5 during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP. scat, sightings) 11.7 m southwest of KP 29.4 28.2 m southwest of KP 30 14.1 m southwest of KP 31 3.2 m southwest of KP 32.6 Species or Group: Lynx Evidence of lynx 5.6 m north of KP 12.4 • Decreased habitat • Limit the disturbance to vegetation (i.e., merchantable timber and (e.g., tracks) for wildlife due to native vegetation) to the extent practical [Section 8.2]. timber removal/clearing. 10 m southwest of • No concerns. • General environmental protection measures that will be employed KP 25.4 during Project construction are outlined in Section 8.0 of the EPP. Species or Group: Other Wildlife Features Well-used game 153.3 m north of • Width of proposed • Install rollback to prevent access along portions of the right-of-way as trails/corridor KP 34.7 right-of-way is too indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets or directed by the large and offers no EI(s) and Construction Manager. Spread evenly over right-of-way. Do cover for wildlife. not walk over access control rollback [Section 8.8]. Wildlife Habitat 5.6 m north of KP 12.4 • Wildlife habitat in • Where segments of the right-of-way require rollback for access decline due to fire management or erosion control, ensure sufficient timber of appropriate and industrial size is available [Section 8.2]. development. • Seed riparian and erosion-prone areas with a native cover crop and seed mix that has been approved by the applicable regulatory agency. Seeding will follow as close as possible to rough clean-up and surface material replacement pending seasonal or weather conditions [Section 8.8]. • Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation on level terrain where erosion is not expected [Section 8.8]. Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

2.4.5 Summary Concerns identified to date by participating communities during the biophysical field studies for the Project, as well as associated mitigation, are summarized in Section 15 of this report. Concerns related to environmental resources were addressed by mitigation measures described in the Project-specific EPP. Further information regarding biophysical characteristics and recommended mitigation measures for the Project is provided in the reports listed in Appendices 3 through 9 of the ESA.

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3.0 TRADITIONAL LAND USE The following section describes the objectives, methods and results of the TLU studies completed to date for the Project.

3.1 Objectives The aim of a TLU study is to assess and mitigate effects of the Project on current use of Crown land for traditional activities and on identified TLU sites. This is achieved by meeting the following objectives:

• identify existing concerns with and potential effects of the proposed pipeline on current use of land by determining the extent and general nature of each community’s current use of land for traditional activities relative to the proposed pipeline;

• provide a mechanism for collecting traditional knowledge and information, such as the nature and location of trails, habitation sites, medicinal and food source plants, hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering places, and sacred areas, while maintaining the confidentiality of each community’s proprietary information;

• provide Aboriginal use and traditional knowledge information, where appropriate, to be used in the effects assessment of current uses of the land for traditional purposes potentially affected by the proposed pipeline; and

• establish appropriate, site-specific mitigation measures to address concerns raised relative to the proposed pipeline regarding current uses of the land for traditional purposes.

3.2 Study Area Boundaries The Project was considered in relation to a Footprint, LSA and RSA (Figure 2 and Table 7) as follows.

• The Footprint is the land area directly disturbed by the Project construction and clean-up activities, including associated physical works and activities (e.g., permanent right-of-way and temporary workspace).

• The LSA encompasses and extends beyond the Footprint to include the LSA boundaries of fish and fish habitat, wetlands, vegetation, wildlife and wildlife habitat, and heritage resources since TLU is dependent on these resources (see Table 7). Accordingly, the LSA is defined as a 2 km wide band centred on the proposed pipeline route centre line (i.e., 1 km on both sides of the centre line) and 1 km around the perimeter of the compressor station and access road, and is the area where there is a reasonable potential for localized, Project-related effects to affect existing TLU (e.g., trapping, hunting, fishing and gathering areas). The potential impacts of the Project’s TLU are primarily assessed within the Footprint and the LSA. Since in some cases, the focus of TLU may be on land within a few hundred metres of the Footprint, and in other cases broader territorial uses are identified extending several kilometres from the Footprint, the potential impacts to TLU are also assessed within the RSA of the Project.

• The RSA is the area where the direct and indirect influences of other land uses and activities could overlap with Project-related effects, and cause cumulative effects on the TLU indicators. The RSA is defined as a 30 km wide band centred on the proposed pipeline route centre line (i.e., 15 km on both sides of the centre line) as well as a 15 km buffer around the perimeter of the compressor station and access road, and includes the RSA boundaries of water quality and quantity, fish and fish habitat, wetlands, vegetation, wildlife and wildlife habitat, and heritage resources (see Table 7).

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TABLE 7

SPATIAL BOUNDARIES OF TLU COMPONENTS

Resource Component LSA RSA ESA Reference Vegetation 400 m wide band centred on the proposed pipeline 5 km wide band extending from the Section 6.2.9 route centre line. Footprint. 200 m wide band around perimeter of compressor 2.5 km wide buffer from the compressor station and access road. station boundary. Wetlands 400 m wide band centred on the proposed pipeline 30 km wide band extending from the Section 6.2.8 route centre line. Footprint. 200 m band from the proposed compressor station boundary. Fish and Fish Habitat 100 m upstream and a minimum of 300 m downstream 30 km wide band extending from the Section 6.2.7 of the construction right-of-way at all watercourses Footprint. crossed by the pipeline route. Wildlife and Wildlife 2 km wide band extending from the proposed Footprint. Generally defined by a 30 km wide band Section 6.2.10 Habitat 1 km around the perimeter of the compressor station extending from the proposed Footprint. and access road. 15 km around the perimeter of the compressor station and access road. Heritage Resources Area of adjoining Borden Blocks crossed by the pipeline route. Section 6.2.13 Approximately 12 km east-west by 18 km north-south

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3.3 Review of Existing Data Sources and Literature Preliminary background data from several other baseline TLU studies conducted in the TLU RSA for the Project provide useful information on the biophysical and social environment potentially encountered within the Project Footprint. Prior to field data collection, preliminary background TLU data was compiled using publically available TLU reports, environmental assessments for projects with a similar socio-cultural context or regulatory context, published reports from government agencies involved in administering or regulating a specified area or resource (e.g., integrated resource plans, land and resource management plans) and Geographical Information System tools to determine spatial relationships of source data to the Project. The preliminary background data was verified and augmented as a result of the field data collection.

Information regarding TLU was also sought from potentially affected Aboriginal communities and a detailed summary of NGTL’s engagement activities with each Aboriginal community is provided in Attachment AM1 - Aboriginal Engagement Summary of the Project Application.

3.4 Traditional Land Use Study Methods Following Project initiation, interested communities were invited to participate in a TLU study for the Project. NGTL provides funding to assist Aboriginal communities with community directed TLU studies Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 and Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 have engaged a third-party to conduct a combined TLU study on their behalf, Conklin Métis No. 193, Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468, Heart Lake First Nation and Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 and Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 have also engaged third parties to conduct TLU studies on their behalf. Chipewayn Prairie Dene First Nation will provide a regional TLU planning study in lieu of a Project-specific study. Christina River Dene Nation Council conducted a desktop of review of TLU sites. Saddle Lake Cree Nation has conducted a TERA-led Project TLU overflight.

Further information related to the status of each community’s TLU study is provided in Section 3.7. The results from any upcoming TLU studies will be provided to the NEB in a supplemental Traditional Knowledge Report in December 2014.

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TIMETABLE OF TLU STUDIES FOR EACH PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY

NGTL Project Results Review/ Aboriginal Community Introduction Meeting TERA-Led/Third-party Mitigation Meetings Chipewyan Prairie Dene First June 12, 2013 Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation will provide a N/A Nation regional TLU planning study in lieu of a Project-specific study. Christina River Dene Nation May 28, 2013 Christina River Dene Nation Council have looked to February 12, 2014 Council previous TLU study data recently collected in the Project RSA for other development projects for a summary of traditional use and activities. Conklin Métis Local No. 193 May 16, 2013 Third-party TLU study received February 14, 2014. May 21, 2014 Fort McMurray First Nation November 27, 2013 Terms of a TLU study are currently being negotiated. TBD No. 468 Fort McMurray Métis Local May 29, 2013 Third-party TLU study received November 22, 2013. March 6, 2014 No. 1935 Heart Lake First Nation May 9, 2013 Have expressed interest completing an independent TBD TLU study, but funding request and scope of work have not been received to date by NGTL. Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 May 29, 2013 Third-party TLU study received February 20, 2014. August 28, 2014 Saddle Lake Cree Nation May 31, 2013 Completed TLU overflight with TERA on July 10, 2014. July 10, 2014 Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 August, 2013 Third-party TLU study received November 22, 2013. February 14, 2014 Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 June 17 and 19, 2014 Community-led TLU study currently underway TBD

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As noted in Section 1.0 of this report, Bigstone Cree Nation met with NGTL in June 2013 to discuss engagement for the Project. Bigstone Cree Nation informed NGTL that they did not have an interest in participating in Project engagement activities as the project is outside of their traditional territory. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 2020 has not responded to invitations from NGTL to discuss engagement for the Project. NGTL remains open to discussing Project-specific issues with Heart Lake First Nation, Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation, Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 2020, Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Nation of Alberta Zone 1 and will continue to provide regular updates. Beaver Lake Cree Nation has confirmed that it does not have any outstanding concerns about the Project. NGTL will continue to inform Beaver Lake Cree Nation about the Project. 3.5 Traditional Land Use Site Types and Mitigation In TERA’s experience, the types of accepted mitigation listed in the following subsections have been successful in mitigating effects on TLU sites. Trails and Travelways Travelways are essential for conducting traditional activities, and effects on actively-used trails should be reduced and mitigated. Trails include well-defined all-terrain vehicle and snowmobile corridors, navigable waterways, river portages and historic foot, dog sled and pack horse pathways. Successful and proven mitigation measures available for trails transecting the pipeline right-of-way include: • detailed recording and mapping to within 100 m on both sides of the pipeline right-of-way; in partnership with community representatives, a decision is then made about the relative importance of the trail and, if warranted, how best to maintain and control access; and • other mitigation options include signage or scheduling construction during periods of least impact. Habitation Sites Habitation sites are located in prime, resource-rich areas and include traditional campsites, cabins and settlements. Campsites typically have defined hearths (fire rings), delimbed trees, tent frames and/or miscellaneous cached or discarded camping supplies and equipment. Cabin structures represent a more permanent occupation of the land and include central log or timber-framed structures, traditional activity areas such as drying racks and smoking tents, and ancillary equipment storage areas. A group of cabins or campsites may signify a long-term or intermittent occupation. A settlement may have been used seasonally or throughout the year, depending on location or necessity. The relative size and nature of habitation sites continuously evolve based on how families and communities grow and often expand from campsites to cabins, and possibly to settlements. Successful and proven mitigation measures for habitation sites include: • detailed mapping, photographic recording and avoidance of the location by the proposed development; or • should avoidance of a site not be feasible, mitigation measures consisting of detailed recording and controlled excavations may be implemented. Plant Harvesting Many Aboriginal individuals harvest medicinal, ceremonial and food source plants. Plants are gathered in a variety of environments, which include old growth forests, along watercourses and in rugged or mountainous areas. Detailed information regarding medicinal plants is passed down from the Elders and is considered proprietary by the communities. Effective mitigation measures are dependent on the context and relative location of a harvesting area to the proposed development, but may include: • limiting the use of chemical applications; • replacement of plant species during reclamation; and • avoidance of the site.

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Hunting Hunting and wildlife sites are areas where large mammals such as elk, moose, deer, caribou and bear are commonly harvested. They are identified both in community discussion and by observed game ambushes, blinds and hunting stands, dry meat racks and butchered animal remains. Furthermore, locales where game can be expected, such as mineral licks, calving areas and well-used game trails, are typically prized hunting areas.

Successful and accepted mitigation for hunting sites may include:

• adhering to species-specific timing constraints;

• leaving breaks in the pipeline trench to allow animals to cross; and

• limiting the use of chemical applications.

Fishing Changes to local fishing spots as well as the broader water system can impact Aboriginal harvesting. Fishing sites relate to the use of specific reaches of lakes and streams and, generally, this information is gathered by having community representatives identify fishing locales, and specify the nature of their use and success rates.

Standard and effective mitigation measures for fishing areas may include:

• recording and mapping of fishing locales; and

• strict adherence to the regulations, standards and guidelines set by provincial and federal regulatory agencies for watercourse crossings.

Trapping Trapping and snaring of animals for food and pelts are activities that continue to be engaged in by Aboriginal individuals. These traps and snares may or may not be located within registered trap lines.

To avoid accidental damage where the pipeline transects a trap line, mitigation measures may include:

• maintaining access to the trap line; and

• moving of trap line equipment by the trapper prior to construction.

Gathering Places Aboriginal people often met in gathering places to share in ceremonial activities, exchange items of trade, arrange and celebrate marriages, and for other activities. Additionally, indigenous gravesites are sometimes recorded in the general area of large gathering places. Such gathering places have historical, ceremonial, cultural and economic significance to Aboriginal communities.

Potential effects on gathering places may be mitigated through detailed recording, mapping and avoidance, however, the visual impact will be assessed in the field and mitigation measures will be refined and optimized, if warranted.

Sacred Areas One of the primary concerns of Aboriginal communities with regard to any proposed development project is to ensure that sites sacred to the local communities are protected from adverse effects. These areas include burials, vision quest locations, rock art panels, birth locations and ceremonial places, among others. A particular element is often only a small component of a larger spiritual complex, which can encompass topographic features and may, by its very nature in the context of Aboriginal spirituality, be inestimable and irreplaceable.

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Mitigation measures for sacred areas may include detailed recording, mapping and avoidance, however, additional mitigation measures, if warranted, will be refined and optimized in the field and through community discussions.

3.6 Traditional Land Use Sites Discovered During Construction While TLU studies will have likely identified and addressed specific interests, in the event that an additional TLU sites are discovered during construction of the Project, the following measures, found in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E of the EPP), will be implemented.

• Suspend work immediately in the vicinity of any newly discovered sacred sites. Work at that location may not resume until the measures below are implemented.

• Notify the EI, who will notify the NGTL Construction Manager and the NGTL Heritage Resource Specialist.

• The NGTL Heritage Resource Specialist will assess the site and develop an appropriate mitigation plan using the information listed above.

• Any potentially impacted Aboriginal community will be informed of the discovery and the mitigation to be implemented.

3.7 Results The following subsections provide the results to date of TLU studies and the results of literature/desktop review for all participating Aboriginal communities with an interest in the Project. Where available, site-specific TLU values located within the Project RSA are included in addition to general discussion of TLU for each Aboriginal community. A detailed summary of NGTL’s engagement activities with each Aboriginal community is provided Attachment AM1 - Aboriginal Engagement Summary of the Project Application.

3.7.1 Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation NGTL provided Project information to Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation in May 2013. Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation is completing a regional TLU planning study in lieu of a Project-specific study.

The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation.

Issues of concern, traditional use sites or features identified through ongoing engagement with Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation will be considered for incorporation into Project planning, including the EPP and the Environmental Alignment Sheets, as appropriate.

3.7.1.1 Community Profile Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation is a member of the Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) and a Treaty 8 signatory.

Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation consists of three reserves, which are Janvier Reserve 194, Cowper Lake Reserve 194A and Winefred Lake Reserve 194B. Janvier Reserve 194, the main reserve, is approximately 2,487 ha in size and is located approximately 97 km southeast of Fort McMurray (Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited [JACOS] 2011, TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).

Members of the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation speak the Dene language, which is in the Athabascan language group (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).

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3.7.1.2 Desktop Review The asserted traditional territory of Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation consists of the area between Richardson Backcountry to the north, to the North Saskatchewan River in the south and from Wabasca in the east to Peter Pond Lake in the west (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).

Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation has previously identified ridged terrain or high ground as once used as trails to travel between communities. Trail systems have been identified as extensive throughout Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation territory, with trails identified south at Cold Lake, Lac La Biche, Primrose Lake, Peter Pond Lake and Gordon Lake, with others north into Birch Mountains and the Richardson River. There is also a complex series of trails between Winefred Lake, Christina River and Garson Lake (Golder Associates Ltd. [Golder] 2013).

Cabins have been identified by Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation members and are located on the north and west shores of Winefred Lake, the east side of Christina Lake and in the Bohn Lake region, with several gravesites also located on the north side of Winefred Lake, Bohn Lake, Cowper Lake, Georges Lake, Garson Lake and at various locations along the Winefred and Christina rivers (JACOS 2011, Golder 2013).

Moose, whitetail deer, bison, beaver, grouse and ducks are all hunted by Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation members around the region of Christina Lake (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Game hunting also occurred as far south as Sand River and extended north to the Winefred, Bohn and Janvier lakes with species such as black bear, cougar, elk, moose, mule deer, whitetail deer, woodland caribou and barren-ground caribou being hunted (Golder 2013).

Trapping is primarily practiced around the region of Christina Lake, for rabbit, squirrel, fox and fisher (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013), however, badger, beaver, fisher, fox, lynx, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, porcupine, rabbit, squirrel, weasel and wolf are also trapped between Winefred Lake, Bohn Lake, Garson Lake and the Saskatchewan border (Golder 2013).

Fishing occurs around the region of Christina Lake, for whitefish, jackfish, Arctic grayling and lake trout. Fishing also occurs within other major lakes, including Kirby, Grist and Winefred lakes (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).

Plant harvesting has also been identified as an important activity as edible and medicinal plants are continually harvested within Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation territory (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Plants such as blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, logan berries, strawberries, chokecherries and Saskatoon berries with various plants, roots, shrubs and bark are continually collected throughout the year for consumption, medicinal, religious and ceremonial purposes (Korea National Oil Corporation [KNOC] 2009).

Table 9 lists TLU sites identified through literature review for Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation.

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TABLE 9

CHIPEWYAN PRAIRIE DENE FIRST NATION TLU SITES IDENTIFIED THROUGH DESKTOP REVIEW

Type of TLU Site Description Approximate Distance and Direction from Project Trails and Travelways Trail at Cold Lake Outside of RSA Trail at Lac la Biche Outside of RSA Trail at Primrose Lake Outside of RSA Trail at Peter Pond Lake Outside of RSA Trail at Gordon Lake Outside of RSA Trail in Birch Mountains Outside of RSA Trail at Richardson River Outside of RSA Series of trails between Winefred Lake, Christina River and Garson Lake Outside of RSA Habitation Sites Cabin North of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Cabin at Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Gravesites at Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Hunting Sites Ungulate hunting at Christina Lake Outside of RSA Sand River Outside of RSA Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Janvier Lake Outside of RSA Trapping Sites Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Garson Lake Outside of RSA Fishing Sites Christina Lake Outside of RSA Kirby Lake Outside of RSA Grist Lake Outside of RSA Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Plant Gathering Sites Winefred Lake Outside of RSA East of Christina Lake Outside of RSA Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Sacred Sites North end of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Georges Lake Outside of RSA Garson Lake Outside of RSA Winefred River Outside of RSA Christina River Outside of RSA Sources: Golder 2013, JACOS 2011, TERA Environmental Consultants 2013

3.7.2 Christina River Dene Nation Council NGTL provided Project information to Christina River Dene Nation Council, and met to determine the community’s interest and involvement in the Project in May 2013. Christina River Dene Nation Council have participated in the biophysical field surveys for the Project and have looked to previous TLU study data recently collected along the corridor shared with other development projects, in addition to the results of the community’s participation in the Project biophysical studies for a summary of TLU and activities in the region.

The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Christina River Dene Nation Council.

3.7.2.1 Community Profile Christina River Dene Nation Council is based in Janvier, Alberta approximately 76.5 km northeast from KP 0. As of October 2013, the council had 55 members of Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit ancestry living in the Hamlet of Chard/Janvier South (Wood Buffalo Environmental Association 2013).

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3.7.2.2 Desktop Review Christina River Dene Council notes that they are concerned about the cumulative effects of development on their land; even if an individual project is deemed to have a limited impact on their territory, the number of projects occurring in their territory are considered to be a threat to the traditional resources in their territory (Christina River Dene Nation Council 2012). Christina River Dene Nation Council members have trails throughout their asserted traditional territory. Some trails/travelways identified in a 2012 TLU study include along the north side of Christina Lake and south from the west side of Christina Lake to the south side of Winefred Lake. Watercourses and waterways are also used as travelways by Christina River Dene Nation Council members. Historically, these trails would be travelled by horseback in the summer and dogsled in the winter. Many of the historic trails in the area have since become roads and cutlines (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Christina River Dene Nation Council members have a number of cabins throughout their territory. These cabins are typically used for hunting, fishing and trapping. A number of cabins are located along the north shore of Winefred Lake, as well as at Christina Crossing (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Hunting by Christina River Dene Nation Council members occurs around the larger lakes in their territory, including the Bohn, Cowper, Garson, Goose, Hook, Kirby, and Winefred lakes, near Swan Hills, Whitecourt and the Christina River north of Janvier. Moose, deer, caribou and bear are commonly hunted. Caribou were once common in the area, but populations are declining. As a result, Elders have reported that the number of caribou harvested should be limited. Elders have noted a general decline in wildlife populations, which is attributed to water pollution from industry in the area (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Christina River Dene Nation Council members have several trap lines in their territory. Trapping generally occurs during the winter. Cowper, Garson and Winefred lakes continue to be popular fishing areas for Christina River Dene Nation Council members. Most fish caught is used for consumption, and is eaten fresh, smoked and dried (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Christina River Dene Nation Council members continue to harvest blueberries, cranberries and raspberries in the summer, and chokecherries in September in the Garson Lake area. Berries are eaten fresh, canned or made into jam, and are sometimes sold for income (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Members also harvest medicinal plants in the Cowper Lake, Bohn Lake, Garson Lake and Christina Crossing areas. Elders have reported a decline in the availability of berries and medicinal plants in recent years due to development projects in the area (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). There is an active gathering place on the north shore of Winefred Lake, which continues to be used today by Christina River Dene Nation Council members to hold gatherings, meetings and field trips. Members also gather in Janvier for powwows, sweats and games (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). There are some graves at Cowper Lake; several Christina River Dene Nation Council members believe most of their ancestors are buried near Cowper Lake and Winefred Lake, as these are historically popular sites for fishing, hunting and trapping (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Table 10 lists TLU sites identified through literature review for Christina River Dene Nation.

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TABLE 10

CHRISTINA RIVER DENE NATION COUNCIL TLU SITES IDENTIFIED THROUGH DESKTOP REVIEW

Type of TLU Site Description Approximate Distance and Direction from Project Trails and Trails from Janvier area near Bohn and Cowper lakes Outside of RSA Travelways Trail near to Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Christina River east to Winefred River Outside of RSA Trail from Janvier area to Bohn and Winefred lakes Outside of RSA Trail from Cold Lake to Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Waterways on Clearwater, Winefred, Christina and Jackfish rivers Outside of RSA Habitation Sites Cabins near Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Cabins on north shore of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Cabin on west side of Kettle Lake Outside of RSA Cabins near Christina Crossing Outside of RSA Cabin along Winefred River Outside of RSA Settlement at Christina Crossing Outside of RSA Settlement at Chare Outside of RSA Hunting Sites Hunting near Bohn and Cowper lakes Outside of RSA Hunting near Hook Lake and Christina River Outside of RSA Hunting near Winefred and Kirby lakes Outside of RSA Hunting near Garson Lake and Christina Crossing Outside of RSA Swan Hills/Whitecourt Outside of RSA Salt lick north of Janvier Outside of RSA Northern end of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Trapping Sites Trapping near Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Trap line from Cowper Lake to northern tip of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Trap line from Christina Crossing to Clearwater River Outside of RSA Trapping near Kettle River Outside of RSA Trap line from Christina Crossing to Garson Lake Outside of RSA Trap line northwest of Winefred Lake to Kirby Lake Outside of RSA Trap line from Highway 881 to 20 km Outside of RSA Trapping near Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Fishing Sites Fishing in Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Fishing in Christina Lake Outside of RSA Fishing in Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Fishing between Winefred and Garson lakes Outside of RSA Fishing in Garson Lake Outside of RSA Fishing in Kirby Lake Outside of RSA Fishing at Christina Crossing Outside of RSA Fishing at Hook Lake Outside of RSA Plant Gathering Plant harvesting near Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Sites Berry picking and medicinal plant harvesting near Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Plant harvesting near Kettle Lake Outside of RSA Berry picking and medicinal plant harvesting near Garson Lake Outside of RSA Plant harvesting near Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Berry picking at Alpac Road, south of Janvier Outside of RSA Berry picking at Christina Crossing Outside of RSA Medicinal plant harvesting near Christina Lake Outside of RSA Berry picking near Sunday Creek Outside of RSA Gathering Gathering place near Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Places Gathering place at Christina Crossing Outside of RSA Gathering place at northern end of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Gathering place near Janvier Outside of RSA Sacred Sites Burial sites near Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Burial sites at northern end of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Burial sites on west side of Kettle River Outside of RSA Unmarked graves at conjunction of Sunday Creek and Christina Lake Outside of RSA Burial sites at Bohn Lake Outside of RSA Source: TERA Environmental Consultants 2013

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3.7.3 Conklin Métis Local No. 193 NGTL provided Project information to Conklin Métis Local No. 193 in May 2013. Conklin Métis Local No. 193 has not participated in biophysical field surveys. Conklin Métis Local No. 193 engaged a third-party consultant, Integrated Environments, to conduct a TLU study on their behalf (Integrated Environments 2014). The study was received by NGTL in February 2014. Issues and concerns identified by Conklin Métis Local No. 193 are detailed in Table A3 and include mitigation measures to address the concerns raised that were reviewed with the community on May 11, 2014 advising NGTL that Conklin Métis Local No. 193 are supportive of the Project and have no outstanding Project-specific concerns.

The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Conklin Métis Local No. 193.

3.7.3.1 Community Profile Conklin Métis Local No. 193 community members utilize the area around Conklin for traditional activities. Conklin is a hamlet located in northern Alberta, within the RM of Wood Buffalo. Conklin can be accessed via Highway 881, between Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche.

3.7.3.2 Desktop Review Historically Conklin Métis Local No. 193 Elders travelled from Conklin to Fort McMurray, Wabasca, Lac La Biche, Buffalo Narrows and Meadow Lake in order to pursue subsistence activities. These activities included hunting, fishing, plant gathering and for the use of cultural sites, such as cabins, trails and sacred areas (KNOC 2009).

Hunting was identified as an important subsistence activity for Conklin Métis Local No. 193, with moose, deer, caribou, beaver, muskrats and rabbits identified as key species. As well as furbearers, multiple types of fowl were hunted, such as grouse and ptarmigans, which were used as a source of food and for feathers to be used for decorative/ceremonial items and blankets (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).

Fishing occurs primarily in and around the Hamlet of Conklin where northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, lake whitefish, lake trout, Arctic grayling and goldeye are all present (KNOC 2009).

Plant gathering continues to be an important activity for Conklin Métis Local No. 193 community members. Plant gathering occurs for multiple purposes, including for spiritual traditions, firewood, building materials and baskets (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Some key, traditionally harvested plants and berries that are gathered are pitcher plant, valerian, mountain ash, miniature bob cranberry, strawberries, Saskatoons and raspberries (KNOC 2009).

Wasassi Bay has been identified as a particularly important sacred area (KNOC 2009).

3.7.4 Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 NGTL provided Project information to Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 in May 2013. Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 participated in biophysical field surveys for the Project. Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 have also expressed an interest in undertaking an independent TLU study for the Project. The terms of Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468’s independent TLU study are currently being negotiated.

The desktop review and Project engagement to date have revealed one potential TLU site within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468. NGTL has requested that Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 provide additional information about the cultural use site identified near the House River and when this information is made available, appropriate mitigation measures will be adhered to.

Issues of concern, traditional use sites or features identified through ongoing engagement with Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 will be considered for incorporation into Project planning, including the EPP and the Environmental Alignment Sheets, as appropriate.

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3.7.4.1 Community Profile Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 is a member of the ATC and a Treaty 8 signatory, and is governed by a Chief and two elected councilors.

Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468’s total registered population is 706, with 265 living on reserve. Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 has four reserves: Clearwater No. 175; Gregoire Lake No. 176; Gregoire Lake No. 176A; and Gregoire Lake No. 176B (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada [AANDC] 2014). Gregoire Lake No. 176 is the most populated reserve of the four, and is located on Georgie Lake, approximately 35 km southeast of Fort McMurray, near Anzac (MEG Energy Corporation [MEG] 2012, TERA Environmental Consultants 2012). Clearwater No. 175 is located approximately 20 km east of Fort McMurray. Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 has an elected Chief and two elected councilors. Elections are held every 2 years (AANDC 2014).

The Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 is descended from people of Cree, Beaver and Chipewyan ancestry. The Beaver people occupied the Fort McMurray area during pre-contact times. Many of the people who live in and around Fort McMurray moved into the region when forts were constructed during the early fur trade as they participated in the fur trade (Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 2006).

3.7.4.2 Desktop Review The ancestors of Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 followed nomadic cycles, or a seasonal round, following the availability of food and resources by season and location within their asserted traditional territory. While they have experienced an increase in development and subsequent decline in quality of traditional resources since the development of the oil sands in the 1960s, many Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 members continue TLU practices (Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd. [COGL] 2010, Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 2006, TERA Environmental Consultants 2012).

There is a concentration of Fort McMurray TLU sites near Christina Lake.

Many people from Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 still gather medicines, food, hunt and trap, and have seen many changes in their surroundings, especially in the last 50 years (COGL 2010, Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 2006, TERA Environmental Consultants 2012).

There are trails used by Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 located northeast of Egg Lake and in the area surrounding Christina Lake (Canadian Natural Resources Limited [CNRL] 2012, Encana Corporation [Encana] 2009, MEG 2012). Table 11 lists the trails and travelways identified through literature review for Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468.

There are cabins located to the northeast of Egg Lake as well as on the north shore and bay area of Winefred Lake (CNRL 2012, Encana 2009, MEG 2012).

Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 members continue to harvest larger mammals such as moose, wood buffalo and caribou as well as small, fur-bearing animals such as beaver and occasionally barren land caribou and deer (Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 2006, KNOC 2009). Hunting occurs in locations throughout Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 territory, with concentrations around the northwest of Bohn Lake and Cowper Lake, around Gregoire Lake, surrounding Egg Lake and around Wiau Lake. Hunting also occurs to the north of Winefred Lake, Big Muskeg Lake and Christina Lake.

To the northeast of Egg Lake is an area where fox, lynx, weasel and rabbit are trapped (CNRL 2012, Encana 2009). North of Wiau Lake, near Edwards Lake, fur-bearing species are trapped (CNRL 2012, Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 2006). Concentrations of trapping areas are found around the Athabasca, Christina, Jackfish and Clearwater rivers. The areas around the west end of Christina Lake, Behan Lake, Clyde Lake and Wiau Lake are also used for trapping. Marten are trapped in the area around Stony Mountain (Golder 2013).

Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 members fish on the north side of Winefred Lake, Bohn Lake, George’s (Cheecham) Lake, Cowper Lake, northeast of Egg Lake, and the northern portion of the Winefred River (CNRL 2012, Encana 2009, Golder 2013). Creeks to the south of Gregoire Lake are pickerel and whitefish

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spawning areas (CNRL 2012, Encana 2009). Christina Lake is a fishing area for whitefish, pickerel, pike and catfish (CNRL 2012, Encana 2009). There is a pike, sucker and walleye spawning area near the northeast shore of Christina Lake and up Sawbones Creek (CNRL 2012, MEG 2012).

Plant harvesting occurs throughout Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 territory, particularly along shores of waterbodies and watercourses (Golder 2013). Some specific areas used for plant harvesting include Big Muskeg Lake, which is a berry picking area (CNRL 2012). Northeast of Egg Lake is a berry harvesting area (CNRL 2012, Encana 2009). The area around Christina Lake is used for harvesting a number of plants with food, medicinal and utilitarian uses. Plants harvested in this area include various berries, Labrador tea, rat root, peppermint, fiddleheads, puff balls and mint (CNRL 2012, MEG 2012). There is a medicinal plant harvesting area north of Wiau Lake near Edwards Lake (CNRL 2012, Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 2006). The area around Stony Mountain is described as a survival area for traditional plants (CNRL 2012).

The area around Stony Mountain is a survival area for TLU activities (CNRL 2012). There are areas used for camping while harvesting around Christina Lake and on the north shores of Winefred Lake (Golder 2013).

Mistusinee is a Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 sacred area. The location cannot be provided as per the request of Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 (JACOS 2011).The areas north and east of Egg Lake have burial sites, and there is a birthing place to the southwest of Christina Lake (CNRL 2012, Encana 2009, Golder 2013).

Table 11 lists TLU sites identified through literature review for Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468.

TABLE 11

FORT MCMURRAY FIRST NATION No. 468 TLU SITES IDENTIFIED THROUGH DESKTOP REVIEW

Type of TLU Site Description Approximate Distance and Direction from Project Trails and Northeast of Egg Lake Outside of RSA Travelways Christina Lake Outside of RSA Habitation Sites Northeast of Egg Lake Outside of RSA North shore and bay area of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Trapping Sites Northeast of Egg Lake Outside of RSA North of Wiau Lake Outside of RSA Edwards Lake Outside of RSA Athabasca River Outside of RSA Christina River Outside of RSA Clearwater River Outside of RSA West end of Christina Lake Outside of RSA Behan Lake Outside of RSA Clyde Lake Outside of RSA Wiau Lake Outside of RSA Stony Mountain Outside of RSA Fishing Sites North side of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Bohn Lake Outside of RSA George’s (Cheecham) Lake Outside of RSA Cowper Lake Outside of RSA Northeast of Egg Lake Outside of RSA Northern portion of Winefred River Outside of RSA Creeks south of Gregoire Lake Outside of RSA Christina Lake Outside of RSA Sawbones Creek Outside of RSA

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Type of TLU Site Description Approximate Distance and Direction from Project Plant Gathering Berry harvesting at Big Muskeg Lake Outside of RSA Sites Berry harvesting northeast of Egg Lake Outside of RSA Plant harvesting around Christina Lake Outside of RSA Medicinal plant harvesting north of Wiau Lake near Edwards Lake Outside of RSA Stony Mountain Outside of RSA Medicinal plant harvesting north of Wiau Lake near Edwards Lake Outside of RSA Gathering Places Stony Mountain Outside of RSA Christina Lake Outside of RSA North of Winefred Lake Outside of RSA Sacred Sites Burial sites north and east of Egg Lake Outside of RSA Birthing place southwest of Christina Lake Outside of RSA Sources: CNRL 2012, Encana 2009, MEG 2012, Golder 2013

3.7.5 Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 NGTL provided Project information to Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 in May 2013. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 participated in biophysical field surveys for the Project. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 elected to conduct a third-party TLU study for the Project. A third-party consultant, Willow Springs Strategic Solutions Inc. [WSSSI], conducted a community-driven TLU study from June to August 2013, which included a literature review, community interviews, map reviews, and ground-truthing. The interim results were reviewed by community members in October 2013. Issues and concerns identified by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 are detailed in Table A1 and include mitigation measures to address the concerns raised that were reviewed with the community on March 6, 2014. NGTL received a letter from Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 on March 6, 2014 advising NGTL that Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 has no objection to the Project.

The results of Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935’s TLU study, received on February 4, 2014, are summarized below. Where available, approximate distances and directions of specific geographic areas from the Project Footprint were determined by TERA based on the information provided in the report and are described below. The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935.

3.7.5.1 Community Profile Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that represents the Métis people of Fort McMurray in the interest of protecting the Métis community’s cultural identity, economic base, and way of life (WSSI 2013). Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 is associated with the Métis Nation of Alberta Association, Region One and are located in Fort McMurray within the RM of Wood Buffalo (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). 3.7.5.2 Desktop Review Cabins that were used as trap cabins have been identified near Chard Road, however, in 1996 they were burnt down (COGL 2010). It has been identified that Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 community members still use trap lines within the vicinity of Fort McMurray and have been doing so since about 1970 (COGL 2010). Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 community members identified moose as important for hunting, with Twin Lakes being a prime moose hunting site (COGL 2010). Plant gathering is still practiced by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 community members, with cranberries, blueberries and muskeg all being collected (COGL 2010). A gravesite has been identified near the House River (COGL 2010). TLU sites identified during the Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 desktop review are summarized in Table 12.

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TABLE 12

FORT MCMURRAY MÉTIS LOCAL NO. 1935 TLU SITES IDENTIFIED THROUGH DESKTOP REVIEW

Type of TLU Site Description Approximate Distance and Direction from Project Habitation Sites Chard Road Outside of RSA Trapping Sites Fort McMurray vicinity Outside of RSA Hunting Sites Twin Lakes Outside of RSA Sacred Sites House River (grave site) Outside of RSA Sources: COGL 2010

3.7.5.1 Third-Party Traditional Land and Resource Use Study Results Community members reported gathering plants such as dandelion, fern, fiddlehead, hazelnut, onion, rat root, rhubarb, muskeg tea, rosehip, tiger lily and yarrow. Berries such as chokecherry, blueberry, bunchberry, cranberry, gooseberry, pin cherry, raspberry, Saskatoon berry and strawberry are harvested for food. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 members identified freshwater clam, golden eye, grayling, northern pike, lake trout, minnow, perch, pickerel, sucker and whitefish as species fished for throughout all waterways, lakes, rivers and streams within their traditional territory. Beaver, coyote, fisher, fox, lynx, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, rabbit, squirrel, weasel, wolverine and wolf are trapped by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 community members. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 reported one travelway at the Athabasca River and one trapping site in the area around the cabins at the Connacher Great Divide steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) Project during the TLU study for the Project. No site-specific mitigation was requested for these features. Two gathering sites during the TLU study for the Project: the Marina Lakes Harvesting Area and the area around the cabins at the Connacher Great Divide SAGD Project. No site-specific mitigation was requested for any gathering places by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 reported two gathering sites during the TLU study for the Project: the Marina Lakes Harvesting Area and the area around the cabins at the Connacher Great Divide SAGD Project. No site-specific mitigation was requested for any gathering places by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935. Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 reported two sacred sites during the TLU study for the Project. There are gravesites near House River and a burial site near the Pelican Métis Settlement. No site-specific mitigation was requested for sacred areas by Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935. TLU sites identified during the Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 TLU study are summarized in Table 13.

TABLE 13

TLU SITES IDENTIFIED BY FORT MCMURRAY MÉTIS LOCAL NO. 1935

Approximate Distance and Direction from Application Corridor Site Description1 Age HABITATION SITES Outside of RSA Horse Creek settlement Historical At KP 35.1 or 1.1 km south of KP 2.3 House River settlement Historical Outside of RSA Winifred Lake settlement Historical Outside of RSA Christina Lake settlement Historical Outside of RSA Wandering River settlement Historical Outside of RSA Pelican Portage settlement Historical 13.5 km northeast of KP 0.3 Cabins at Connacher Great Divide SAGD Project Current 1.7 km southwest of KP 2.8 Mariana Lake campsite Historical PLANT GATHERING SITES 1.7 km southwest of KP 2.8 Mariana Lake Harvesting Area Current Outside of RSA Twin Lakes Current 7.4 km west of KP 36.3 Athabasca River Current

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Approximate Distance and Direction from Application Corridor Site Description1 Age HUNTING SITES 1.7 km southwest of KP 2.8 Mariana Lake harvesting area Current Outside of RSA Chard Road caribou trail (not hunted) Current Outside of RSA Connacher project study area wildlife habitat Current Outside of RSA Twin Lakes Current FISHING SITES 1.7 km southwest of KP 2.8 Mariana Lake Harvesting Area Historical Outside of RSA Twin Lakes Current At KP 35.1 or 1.1 km south of KP 2.3 House River Current 18.2 km south of KP 11.8 Crow Lake Area Current Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

3.7.6 Heart Lake First Nation NGTL provided Project information to Heart Lake First Nation, and met to determine the community’s interest and involvement in the Project in May 2013. Heart Lake First Nation has expressed an interest in conducting an independent TLU study. To date, NGTL has not received a funding request or scope of work with respect to a Project TLU study from Heart Lake First Nation.

The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Heart Lake First Nation.

Issues of concern, traditional use sites or features identified through ongoing engagement with Heart Lake First Nation will be considered for incorporation into Project planning, including the EPP and the Environmental Alignment Sheets, as appropriate.

3.7.6.1 Community Profile Heart Lake First Nation is a signatory of Treaty 6 and is affiliated with Tribal Chiefs Venture Incorporated. Heart Lake First Nation is located at Heart Lake Indian Reserve No. 167, which is approximately 45 km northeast of Lac La Biche and has a registered population of 313, with 183 members living on reserve (Devon NEC Corporation [Devon] 2012, TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).

3.7.6.2 Desktop Review Heart Lake First Nation community members continue to practice traditional activities, such as hunting, trapping, fishing and plant gathering, throughout their asserted traditional territory (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).

Heart Lake First Nation community members identified the areas surrounding Christina Lake as having a number of traditional trails (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Hunting was identified as an important traditional activity that is still practiced today, with moose, deer and caribou all being hunted (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013).The region of Christina Lake used to be a prominent hunting site, however, has been described as being too far for hunters to travel to today, and unsafe due to increased industrial development in the area (KNOC 2009). As well as hunting, trapping is still practiced today, with grouse, rabbits and beaver all being trapped within the area surrounding Christina Lake (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). The area surrounding Christina Lake has also been identified as containing excellent fishing locations (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). Species such as pickerel, trout, jackfish and whitefish were all identified as valuable fish within Christina Lake (KNOC 2009). Plant gathering continues to be a traditional activity that is both valuable medicinally and for subsistence purposes. Heart Lake First Nation community members gather berries and medicinal herbs from many trails within their traditional asserted territory and identified that “the lands around Christina Lake are still rich in blueberries and cranberries” (KNOC 2009).

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3.7.7 Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 NGTL provided Project information to Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909, and met to determine the community’s interest and involvement in the Project in May 2013. Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 elected to conduct a third-party TLU study for the Project. A third-party consultant, WSSSI, conducted a community-driven TLU study, which included a literature review, community interviews, map reviews and ground-truthing. The interim results were reviewed by community members in October 2013. Issues and concerns identified by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 are detailed in Table A2 and include mitigation measures to address the concerns raised that were reviewed with the community on August 28, 2014. Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 provided a letter of support for the Project on August 28, 2014.

The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909.

3.7.7.1 Community Profile Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 is a not-for-profit organization based in Lac La Biche representing the interests of Métis people. Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 is associated with the Métis Nation of Alberta Association, Region One (WSSSI 2013).

3.7.7.2 Desktop Review At the time of writing, a desktop review of available sources did not reveal any TLU information for Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 within the Project RSA.

3.7.7.3 Third-Party Traditional Land and Resource Use Study Results The results of the Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909’s TLU study, received in October 2013, are summarized below. Where available, approximate distances and directions of specific geographic areas from the Project Footprint were determined by TERA based on the information provided in the report and are described below.

TLU sites identified during the Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 TLU study are summarized in Table 14.

Community members reported that trails are not only important means of travel for Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 community members, but are used to conduct many culturally important activities such as hunting, fishing, plant gathering and trapping year-round. These trails also map out intergenerational land use.

Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 community members shared that most were born and still live in Lac La Biche, but several reported moving to Fort McMurray to work periodically, returning to Lac La Biche for cultural and family reasons as well as to perform traditional harvesting activities.

An overland route from the historic Métis Pelican Settlement on the west side of the Athabasca River is still visible. Community members report that this site is crossed by the Project, however, would like TransCanada to be aware of this important Métis cultural site.

Cabins and campsites, historical and current, were identified during interviews with community members. Trapping cabins are used year-round, campsites are used in summer and fall, and family homes are permanent dwellings. Historic habitation sites are not always visited regularly but are of cultural or symbolic importance to Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 community members.

A historical habitation site near the Crow Lake and House River - Highway 63 crossing was identified as a high use cultural site where community members still camp and harvest in summer and fall near a cabin as well as the remains of a historic cabin. Community members are concerned about increased access to the region by way of heavier traffic on the highway as a result of several development projects operating in the region. Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 requests that TransCanada reduce effects to the House River crossings.

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On the west side of the Athabasca River are the historic remains of the Pelican Métis Settlement, which few know about except for some Métis hunters. This site is outside of the Project Footprint, however, community members feel it is important that TransCanada be aware of its location.

Long-distance travel to pick berries and gather plants are characteristics of Métis plant gathering practices. The seasonal round as well as certain employment situations dictate when community members gather plants.

Medicinal plant gathering occurs along the Athabasca River east toward Steepbanks around Wiau, Goodwin and Wappau lakes. This expanse of land is known as an Aboriginal medicine chest since a wide range of culturally important plants grow there, including rat root, willow bark, la baume, wild mint, chamomile and other unnamed medicinal plants. Community members also reported gathering medicinal plants such as Labrador tea, pigweed, dandelions and willow fungus.

Another region referred to as a drugstore for Aboriginals starts at the mouth of the House River and to the south Athabasca River region to La Biche River and east to the Saskatchewan River.

Lakeland Métis Local No. 1990 community members often travel long distances to hunt and their hunting grounds cover large areas. Hunting is pursued for subsistence and is typically done in the fall for moose, deer, bison and elk.

Hunting activities are concentrated in the Lac La Biche region, extending north and west along the railway to Conklin and west to Steepbanks, Goodwin and Wiau lakes, down the old Conklin winter road and back towards Lac La Biche wetlands and boreal forest. However, due to increased development in the Conklin region, hunters have to travel further to hunt.

The regions between Athabasca River and Winefred Lake as well as from the House River and Mariana Lake south to Lac La Biche are high use hunting sites with concentrations of moose, deer and birds.

The Athabasca River valley and the regions near Highway 63 from Avenir to Mariana Lake is an important high use hunting site for Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 hunters. This region has a high concentration of moose, deer and birds since it is rich in food sources. Chicken, duck and grouse are hunted at Mariana Lake, and moose, deer and timber wolf are hunted south of Mariana Lake. Hunting also occurs around Crow Lake. Community members report and are concerned that these hunting sites are being affected by increasing development in the region. No site-specific mitigation was requested for hunting sites by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909.

Licensed commercial and subsistence fishing is practiced by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1990 community members in and around several waterbodies within 160 km of Lac La Biche, with commercial fishing concentrated to the north of Lac La Biche.

Grayling is fished on both sides of the House River and community members are concerned that the watercourse crossing will disrupt grayling populations as well as spawning patterns up and downstream. The Athabasca River is central to most traditional activities conducted by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 community members. Fishing also occurs north and west along the train tracks to Conklin, and west to Steepbank, Goodwin and Wiau lakes.

Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 community members continue to trap. While trapping areas are important for economic pursuits, they are also important for cultural reasons. Trapping areas are spaces for passing on cultural practices to youth. Trapping areas are typically used in the winter to catch fur-bearing animals, but they are also used for other activities such as berry picking, camping, gathering and hunting in the summer.

Community members have trap lines in Registered Fur Management Areas and pass them down from generation to generation. Trapping activities are concentrated to the north of Lac La Biche. The Project does not intersect any of the trap lines of current Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 members. However, members were concerned about air pollution in the case of a pipeline rupture or leak. No site-specific mitigation was requested for trapping sites by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909.

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As discussed in the habitation subsection, Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 continue to use camping sites in the Crow Lake and the House River - Highway 63 crossing area. This area also has cultural and historic value, as it has been heavily used in the past during summer and fall. Members are concerned about potential disturbance of the House River - Highway 63 area by the Project. Specific mitigation for this area was not discussed in the Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 report.

TABLE 14

TLU SITES IDENTIFIED BY LAKELAND MÉTIS LOCAL NO. 1909

Approximate Distance and Direction from Application Corridor Location Name Site Description Age HABITATION SITES This area is crossed by the proposed Crow Lake and House River - Cabin and remains of a cabin. Concerns about increased Current pipeline right-of-way Highway 63 crossing access to the region and increased development. Outside of RSA Pelican Métis Settlement Pelican Métis Settlement. Historic PLANT GATHERING SITES This area is crossed by the proposed Athabasca River east Medicinal plant gathering. Current pipeline right-of-way toward Steepbanks around Wiau, Goodwin and Wappau lakes This area is crossed by the proposed From the mouth of the Medicinal plant gathering site from the mouth of the House Current pipeline right-of-way House River to the south River to the south Athabasca River region to La Biche River Athabasca River region to and east to the Saskatchewan River. La Biche River and east to the Saskatchewan River This area is crossed by the proposed Mouth of the House River This area sustains medicinal plants that are harvested by -- pipeline right-of-way to the Athabasca River Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 members. south to the La Biche River Assessment of this area suggests that while land use is diffuse and east to the in most areas, its high frequency of use and cultural Saskatchewan border importance makes it of high importance to the community as a medicinal plant gathering area. Proposed right-of-way -- Topsoil reclamation. -- Herbicide use. Invasive plant and weed species. HUNTING SITES AND WILDLIFE VALUES This area is crossed by the proposed South of Mariana Lake This area is known to be abundant with moose, deer, timber Current pipeline right-of-way. wolf, lynx, coyote, mink and squirrel, which are hunted for subsidence and trapped commercially by Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 members. This area is also known for chicken, duck and grouse as well as rabbit and moose. This area is crossed by the proposed Athabasca River Along the Athabasca River there are sites with abundant rough Current pipeline right-of-way. grouse and moose feeding along the riverbanks. This area is crossed by the proposed Between the Athabasca The Liege Lateral Loop crosses through Lakeland Métis Local -- pipeline right-of-way. River and Winefred Lake No. 1909 moose, deer and bird hunting areas. from the House River - The subsistence harvesting areas intersected by the Project Mariana Lake harvesting are the Crow Lake hunting, berry picking and gathering areas. area south to Lac La Biche These sites are regularly used, in multiple seasons, both historically and at present, and are, therefore, of high importance as subsistence harvesting areas. The area from the Athabasca River east to Conklin and from Mariana and Crow Lake south to Boyle encompasses the majority of the subsistence land use values identified in this study. Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 harvesters occasionally travel further west, east and north as the need for bush meat dictates and as traditional harvesting areas become increasingly occupied by additional recreational land users. FISHING SITES This area is crossed by the proposed House River - Highway 63 Grayling fishing on both sides of the House River. Current pipeline right-of-way. crossing

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TABLE 14 Cont'd

Approximate Distance and Direction from Application Corridor Location Name Site Description Age This area is crossed by the proposed Athabasca River Fishing and culturally important site. Current pipeline right-of-way. Project Footprint All waterbodies and Water removal in waterbodies and watercourses during -- watercourses along the construction. right-of-way GATHERING PLACES This area is crossed by the proposed House River Crossing (WC8) Cultural/spiritual observations. Current, historic pipeline right-of-way Habitation sites. This location is a traditional Métis camping site. Remains of a cabin are still visible at this site. An overland route from the Pelican Métis Settlement to waterways is still visible at this site. Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

3.7.8 Saddle Lake Cree Nation NGTL provided Project information to Saddle Lake Cree Nation in May 2013. Saddle Lake Cree Nation has participated in biophysical field surveys. Saddle Lake Cree Nation participated in a TLU overflight on July 10, 2014. The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Saddle Lake Cree Nation.

3.7.8.1 Community Profile Saddle Lake Cree Nation is a Plains Cree Nation and a Treaty 6 signatory. The group is an amalgamation of four tribes: Onchaminahos; Seenum Band; Blue Quill Band; and Wasatnow Band. The amalgamation was formalized in 1902 (Saddle Lake Cree Nation 2014a). Saddle Lake Cree Nation’s total registered population is 10,034, with 6,144 living on reserve. Saddle Lake Cree Nation is located on three reserves: Saddle Lake No. 125; White Fish Lake No. 128; and Blue Quills First Nation Indian Reserve, which is shared with other Aboriginal groups (AANDC 2014). Saddle Lake No. 125 is the most populated reserve of the three, and is located 24 km west of St. Paul (AANDC 2014). Saddle Lake Cree Nation uses a custom electoral system, and is governed by one Chief and eight elected councilors (AANDC 2014, Saddle Lake Cree Nation 2014b). 3.7.8.2 Desktop Review Literature with detailed TLU information, including specific TLU sites, was not available during completion of this report. However, it has been noted in Environmental Impact Assessments completed for other development projects that TLU activities are central to Saddle Lake Cree Nation culture (Devon 2012). 3.7.9 Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 NGTL provided Project information to Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 in August, 2013. Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 participated in biophysical field surveys for the Project. Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 elected to conduct a third-party TLU study for the Project. A third-party consultant, WSSI, conducted a community-driven TLU study from June to August 2013, which included a literature review, community interviews, map reviews and ground-truthing. The interim results were reviewed by community members in October 2013. Issues and concerns identified by Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 are detailed in Table A1 and include mitigation measures to address the concerns raised that were reviewed with the community on February 14, 2014. The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780.

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The results of the Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780’s TLU study, received on February 4, 2014, are summarized below. Where available, approximate distances and directions of specific geographic areas from the Project Footprint were determined by TERA based on the information provided in the report and are described below. 3.7.9.1 Community Profile Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that represents the Métis people of Anzac in the interest of protecting the Métis community’s cultural identity, economic base and way of life (WSSSI 2013). Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 is associated with the Métis Nation of Alberta Association, Region One. Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 is located approximately 35 km southeast of Fort McMurray, in the Hamlet of Anzac (TERA Environmental Consultants 2013). 3.7.9.2 Desktop Review Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 community members hunt black bears near Anzac (COGL 2010).Trapping was identified as a common practice by Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 community members. Rabbits are commonly trapped (COGL 2010). Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 community members identified plant gathering as an important activity for both sustenance and medicinal use. Plants gathered were identified as bluebells, muskeg tea, white yarrow, blueberries, pinchberries, strawberries, cranberries, cloudberries, chokecherries, gooseberries, Saskatoon berries, raspberries, hazelnuts, aspen cambium, fireweed, cow thistle, cat tails, birch trees, diamond willow fungus, fiddleheads and red dye plants (COGL 2010). 3.7.9.3 Third-Party Traditional Land and Resource Use Study Results TLU sites identified during the Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 TLU study are summarized in Table 15. Community members reported gathering medicinal and ceremonial plants such as bluebells (for heart medicine), muskeg tea, white yarrow, blueberries, pinchberries, strawberries, cranberries, cloudberries, chokecherries, gooseberries, Saskatoon berries, raspberries, hazelnuts, aspen cambium, fireweed, cow thistle, cat tails, birch, diamond willow fungus, fiddleheads and red dye plants. Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 reported two hunting sites during the TLU study for the Project: at the Mariana Lake harvesting area and in the Twin Lakes area. Community members identified black bear, moose, deer, grouse and rabbits as animals they harvest throughout their asserted traditional territory. Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780 identified grayling, walleye and jackfish as species fished for throughout their asserted traditional territory. TABLE 15

TLU SITES IDENTIFIED BY WILLOW LAKE MÉTIS LOCAL NO. 780

Approximate Distance and Direction from Application Corridor Site Description1 Age HABITATION SITES At KP 35.1 or 1.1 km south of KP 2.3 Campsite between Crow Creek, House Current River and the Crow Lake Area 1.72 km southwest of KP 2.8 Mariana Lake Campsite Historical PLANT GATHERING 1.7 km southwest of KP 2.8 Mariana Lake Harvesting Area Current 13.5 km northeast of KP 0.3 Connacher Great Divide SAGD Project Current 7.4 km west of KP 36.3 Athabasca River Current FISHING SITES 1.7 km southwest of KP 2.8 Mariana Lake Harvesting Area Historical At KP 35.1 or 1.1 km south of KP 2.3 House River Current 18.2 km south of KP 11.8 Crow Lake Area Current 7.4 km west of KP 36.3 Athabasca River Current Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

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3.7.10 Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 NGTL met with Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 on June 17 and June 19, 2014 to provide Project information and to agree on an engagement process. Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 was not initially identified by Métis Nations of Alberta (MNA) Region 1 as an MNA-Region 1 Metis Local requiring Project engagement. Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 are currently conducting a community-led TLU study. NGTL will review the TLU study on receipt and meet with Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 to discuss mitigation measures to address any Project specific concerns. To date, Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 has not expressed any Project-specific issues or concerns.

The desktop review and Project engagement to date did not reveal any TLU sites within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Owl River Métis Local No. 1949.

Issues of concern, traditional use sites or features identified through ongoing engagement with Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 will be considered for incorporation into Project planning, including the EPP and the Environmental Alignment Sheets, as appropriate.

3.7.10.1 Community Profile The Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 is located at Lac La Biche and is a Local Métis Nation of Alberta Region 1 (Métis Nation of Alberta Region 1 2012).

3.7.10.2 Desktop Review At the time of writing, a desktop review of available sources did not reveal any information related to specific TLU sites for Owl River Métis Local No. 1949 within the Project RSA.

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4.0 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND OUTSTANDING ISSUES Biophysical field studies for the Project were initiated during summer of 2013 and studies were conducted during the summer and fall of 2013 and summer of 2014. Community-led TLU studies are ongoing. To date, TLU studies have not identified any additional traditional use sites or features requiring mitigation additional to those in the EPP to be implemented for the Project. The issues identified to date by participating communities during the biophysical field studies for the Project and TLU studies completed to date are summarized in this report. These concerns were communicated to NGTL following the completion of each field study and were considered in Project planning. Concerns were addressed by mitigation measures described in the EPP to be implemented for the Project.

Participating Aboriginal communities provided NGTL with information regarding TLU sites in the Project TLU RSA. Studies received to date from participating Aboriginal communities for the Project identified several site-specific TLU locations within the TLU RSA. Concerns regarding TLU sites were addressed by NGTL’s proposed mitigation measures, and there are no outstanding concerns.

The issues identified to date by participating communities during the biophysical field studies and TLU studies for the Project are detailed in Section 3.0 of this report. Concerns related to TEK were addressed by proposed mitigation measures described in the EPP. TLU studies received to date from participating Aboriginal communities for the Project identified several site-specific TLU locations within the TLU RSA, however, no TLU sites requiring mitigation were identified along the Project Footprint. The desktop review and Project engagement to date have revealed one potential TLU site within the proposed pipeline right-of-way requiring mitigation as requested by Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468. NGTL has requested that Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468 provide additional information about the cultural use site identified near the House River and when this information is made available, appropriate mitigation measures will be adhered to.

In the event that TLU sites requiring mitigation are identified during ongoing TLU studies and/or during construction, accepted and proven mitigation strategies outlined in this report and in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (see Appendix 1E of the EPP) will be implemented. The specific mitigation measures that may be implemented will be dependent on the type of concern or site identified.

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5.0 REFERENCES 5.1 Literature Cited Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. 2014. First Nation Profiles - Saddle Lake Cree Nation. Website: http://pse5-esd5.ainc- inac.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=462&lang=eng. Accessed: July 2014.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited. 2012. Grouse In Situ Oil Sands Project Application for Approval. Volume 6 - Social Aspects. Submitted to the Energy Resources Conservation Board and Alberta Environment and Water.

Christina River Dene Nation Council. 2012. Application to NEB for Late Intervenor Status for the Leismer to Kettle River Project.

Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd. 2010. Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project Application for Approval. Appendix 7.

Devon NEC Corporation. 2012. Application for Approval of the Pike 1 Project. Volume 2, Section 14: Traditional Land Use and Traditional Environmental Knowledge.

Encana Corporation. 2009. Christina Lake Thermal Expansion Project. Volume 6: Social Aspects.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 2013. Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. Website: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/measures-mesures/index-eng.html. Accessed: March 2014.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 2014. Projects Near Water. Website: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw- ppe/index-eng.html. Accessed: August 2014.

Fort McMurray First Nation No. 468. 2006. Nistawayaw “Where Three Rivers Meet”: Fort McMurray No. 468 First Nation Traditional Land Use Study. Nicomacian Press, Calgary, AB.

Golder Associates Ltd. 2013. Cenovus Christina Lake Thermal Project Application. Volume 6.

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TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012. Blackrod Commercial SAGD Project Application. Volume 5. Prepared for BlackPearl Resources Ltd. Calgary, AB.

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TERA Environmental Consultants. 2013. Sunday Creek South Lateral Loop No. 3 ESA, Appendix 8: Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Prepared for NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Calgary, AB.

Wood Buffalo Environmental Association. 2013. Three more Aboriginal groups join WBEA. Website: http://www.wbea.org/news-room/media-releases/280-three-more-aboriginal-groups-join-wbea- october-7-2013. Accessed: September 2014

Willow Springs Strategic Solutions Inc. 2013. Métis Land Use and Occupancy Study for TransCanada’s Liege Lateral Loop - Thornbury Pipeline Project. Prepared for Fort McMurray Métis Local No. 1935 and Willow Lake Métis Local No. 780.

5.2 GIS Data and Mapping References This subsection includes references cited on the figures accompanying this report.

AltaLIS. 2010. Alberta Settlements (digital file). Calgary, AB. Available: http://www.altalis.com/products/base/alberta_boundary_data.html. Acquired: February 2011. Last Update Check: May 12, 2014.

Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board. n.d. In Situ Oil Sands Schemes (digital file). Calgary, AB. Available: http://www.ercb.ca/. Acquired: May 2012. Last Update Check: May 2012.

Information Handling Services Inc. 2004. IHS Hydro Line/Region Data (digital file). Calgary, AB. Received: via DVD, visit http://www.ihs.comfor more info. Acquired: June 2011. Last Update Check: April 21, 2014.

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ENGAGEMENT OUTCOME SUMMARY TABLES

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FORT MCMURRAY MÉTIS LOCAL 1935 AND WILLOW LAKE MÉTIS LOCAL 780 PROJECT-RELATED ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES SUMMARY FOR THE PROJECT

Fort McMurray Métis Local 1935 and Willow Lake Métis Local 780 conducted an independent TLU study which consisted of map reviews, interviews and field reconnaissance between June and August 2013.

Approximate Distance and Direction Description/Issue/ EPP Location from Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference House River- The House River is crossed at KP 35.1 Wildlife Habitat The pipeline construction and clearing for the • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels Section 5.0 Athabasca delta area and located 1.1 km south of KP 2.3. Fragmentation right-of-way will fragment ecosystems and scare off existing disturbances).Implement measures to control access along new segments (i.e., not parallel to existing pipelines and roads) of the proposed pipeline route, at intersecting linear corridors Section 6.0 furbearers while inviting predators. (e.g., rollback) or as agreed upon with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD). Locations for access control will be verified in the field and adjusted as needed by Section 7.1 This area provides good spruce forest and prime the EI(s), in discussion with AESRD. fur-bearer habitat. • During clearing, fell trees towards the right-of-way, wherever possible. Recover trees that inadvertently fall into adjacent undisturbed vegetation. • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, strippings, grade spoil, rollback, strung pipe) at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. • Use a combination of natural recovery and reclamation methods that accelerate vegetation regeneration. Accelerated reclamation measures may include: site preparation (e.g., mounding) to enhance microsite conditions that promote seed germination and/or seedling growth; planting conifer seedlings; and willow/shrub staking at riparian areas. Highway 63 and Area of interest is located 1.7 km Access Control Increased access by non-Métis hunters and • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels Section 5.0 Mariana Lakes area southwest of KP 2.8. recreational users will interfere with Métis Aboriginal existing disturbances). Implement measures to control access along new segments (i.e., not parallel to existing pipelines and roads) of the proposed pipeline route, at intersecting linear corridors Section 6.0 harvesting practices. (e.g., rollback) or as agreed upon with AESRD. Locations for access control will be verified in the field and adjusted as needed by the EI(s), in discussion with AESRD. Section 7.1 This area is an important subsistence hunting area • Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other personnel to the right-of-way via alternate access routes. Section 8.1 for Fort McMurray and Willow Lake Métis • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. Section 8.8 community members. Additional industrial activity in • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. the area will increase access by non-Métis hunters • Install rollback to prevent access along portions of the right-of-way as indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets or directed by the EI(s) and Construction Manager. Spread evenly over and recreational users which will interfere with right-of-way. Do not walk over access control rollback. Métis Aboriginal harvesting practices. • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Crow Lake Approx. 18.2 km south of KP 11.8. In the Crow Lake area, it is reported that an important family camping area used for duck and moose hunting and subsistence fishing may have to be abandoned because of overcrowding and overuse by people outside of the community since the expansion of industrial activity in the area. Pelican Rapids The contemporary campsite at Pelican Habitation Sites Contemporary campsite. • If archaeological historical or palaeontological artifacts or features (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the right of way or facility site Section 5.0 Rapids is approximately 17 km during construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 7.1 northwest of the pipeline right-of-way. • If TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction, follow conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 8.1 The remains of a historic Métis village Remains of Historic Métis village including cabin • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps Section 8.8 are approximately 11 km northwest of foundations, telegraph wires, ruins and possible • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Tables 1 and 2 for a listing of sensitive the pipeline right-of-way. gravesites. environmental features located along the pipeline right-of-way. The Pelican Rapids Métis community is Possible site of Pelican Rapids Métis community or • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right of way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to approximately 7 km west of the pipeline village site. safety and road closure regulations. right-of-way. • Reduce idling of equipment, where possible. Pelican Settlement West side of the Athabasca River. Site of Pelican Settlement on West Side of the • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. Athabasca. • Complete machine clean-up immediately following construction, prior to spring break-up. If machine clean-up cannot be completed prior to spring break-up, ensure cross right-of-way drainage is The contemporary Métis cabin is Contemporary Métis Cabin. re-established, and sedimentation and erosion controls are installed to protect the right-of-way and sensitive environmental features. Final clean-up and reclamation will generally occur during the approximately 29 km southwest of the following fall and/or winter, or as soon as conditions permit. pipeline right-of-way. Mariana Lakes Area of interest is located Former Métis campsites at Mariana Lakes approximately 1.7 km southwest of (ca. 1970s). KP 2.8. Crow Lake Approx. 18.2 km south of KP 11.8. Contemporary Métis campsites at Crow Lake. Pelican Settlement Pelican Settlement is approximately Historical Sites The Project study area borders the Pelican • If archaeological historical or palaeontological artifacts or features (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the right of way or facility site Section 5.0 29 km southwest of the pipeline Settlement, Pelican Rapids Settlement and the during construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 7.1 right-of-way. Pelican Portage Settlement. These settlement • If TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction, follow conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 8.1 Pelican Rapids Pelican Rapids Settlement is complexes provided important river transportation • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Section 8.8 routes. The importance of the Portage system is Settlement approximately 23 km southwest of the • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Tables 1 and 2 for a listing of sensitive pipeline right-of-way. celebrated in stories and in traditional recreational practices. environmental features located along the pipeline right-of-way. Pelican Portage Pelican Portage Settlement is • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right of way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to Settlement approximately 29 km southwest of the safety and road closure regulations. pipeline right-of-way. • Reduce idling of equipment, where possible. • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. • Complete machine clean-up immediately following construction, prior to spring break-up. If machine clean-up cannot be completed prior to spring break-up, ensure cross right-of-way drainage is re-established, and sedimentation and erosion controls are installed to protect the right-of-way and sensitive environmental features. Final clean-up and reclamation will generally occur during the following fall and/or winter, or as soon as conditions permit.

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Approximate Distance and Direction Description/Issue/ EPP Location from Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference West of Fort McMurray The pipeline right-of-way crosses Subsistence Hunting Areas west of Fort McMurray are important for • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps Section 5.0 important moose and deer hunting harvesting bush meat. Moose and deer hunting • Project personnel are not permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. Section 7.1 areas. areas are crossed by the pipeline right-of-way. • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. In addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to provincial regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, strippings, grade spoil, rollback, strung pipe) at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. Locations where wildlife gaps are appropriate will be determined in the field by the EI(s). Gaps should align. • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction (Appendix 1E). Athabasca River The House River is crossed at KP 35.1 Subsistence Fishing Disturbance of the House River interferes with the • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Section 5.0 Mouth of the House and 1.1 km south of KP 2.3. movement and reproduction of grayling, pike and • Project personnel will not be permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. Section 7.1 River gold eye and would impact Métis harvesting of • Leave gaps in windrows, at obvious drainages, on sidehill terrain and wherever seepage occurs to reduce interference with natural drainage patterns. Section 8.1 these heritage foods. House River at the • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. Section 8.4 bridge on Highway 63 • Do not allow fuel, oil or hazardous material storage within 100 m of a watercourse or waterbody except where secondary containment is provided. • Conduct refuelling at least 100 m away from any watercourse or waterbody when feasible. • Employ the following measures to reduce the risk of fuel spills in water. Where equipment refuelling is required within 100 m of a watercourse, ensure that: - all containers, hoses and nozzles are free of leaks; - all fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-offs; and - always have operators stationed at both ends of the hose during fuelling. • Do not wash equipment or machinery in watercourses or waterbodies. • Equipment to be used in or adjacent to a watercourse or waterbody will be clean or otherwise free of external grease, oil or other fluids, mud, soil and vegetation, prior to entering the waterbody. • Do not conduct burning within 100 m of a waterbody, unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s) • The Company will notify an inspector, fishery officer or prescribed authority of any occurrence that results in serious harm to fish that is not authorized, or when there is an imminent risk of such an occurrence. • Post signs immediately following clearing (including name, number and KP) for watercourses. Signs will be posted 100 m from the watercourse or at the top of the valley slope, whichever is greater, to alert the Contractor of the upcoming watercourse. • Fell trees away from watercourses. Immediately remove trees, debris or soil inadvertently deposited below the high watermark of a watercourse. • Install erosion and sediment control at all watercourses and/or waterbodies as directed by the EI(s). (Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-001, STDS-03-ML-05-131, STDS-03-ML-05-132) • Where water erosion is evident and there is potential for runoff from the right-of-way to flow into a watercourse, refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Construct or install temporary vehicle access across waterbodies, shorelines and riverbanks in a manner that protects the banks from erosion, maintains the flows in the waterway, and follows the Code of Practice (COP) for Alberta as well as DFO’s Self-Assessment Process (DFO 2014) and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013). • Install and remove any temporary vehicle crossings in a manner that protects the banks from erosion and maintains the flow in the waterway. These crossings will be returned to their pre- construction condition. • If water withdrawal is necessary for the construction of a temporary crossing, ensure that necessary provincial approvals are in place and apply DFO’s Self-Assessment Process as well as the Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. Do not withdraw more than 10% of the instantaneous stream flow at any given time. Pump intakes should not disturb the streambed. Pumps must be screened with a maximum mesh size of 2.54 mm and have a maximum screen approach velocity of less than 0.038 m/s where fish habitat is present. Follow the design requirements of the DFO Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guidelines. • Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during instream construction activities as required by the applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat). If monitoring reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the water quality monitors will alert the EI(s) and work with them to develop corrective actions. If corrective actions are not successful, construction activities will be temporarily suspended until effective solutions are identified. • Conduct typical open cut of seasonally dry or frozen to the bottom watercourses in accordance with the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. • Ensure maintenance of downstream flow at all times when constructing an isolated crossing. • Conduct fish salvage in accordance with permit conditions using appropriate methods and equipment. Release all captured fish to areas downstream of the crossing that provide suitable habitat. • For pipeline crossings conducted using a trenchless crossing method, apply the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. • Where warranted, develop a water quality monitoring plan with input from an aquatics specialist that includes monitoring for total suspended solids and/or turbidity if trenchless methods are used. • In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings, implement the Directional Drilling Procedures and Instream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Dispose of all waste drilling fluid and drilling solids according to and in conformance with pertinent regulatory requirements. • Implement permanent bank reclamation measures to re-establish riparian vegetation and fish habitat as a part of backfill operations (Refer to Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-604, STDS-03- ML-05-606 and STDS-03-ML-05-608).

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Approximate Distance and Direction Description/Issue/ EPP Location from Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference Mariana Lakes Area of interest is located 1.7 km Subsistence Pipeline construction will disrupt wildlife and destroy • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps Section 5.0 Harvesting Area southwest of KP 2.8. Harvesting berry patches in this important community • Project personnel are not permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. Section 7.1 harvesting and camping/gathering area. • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. Section 8.1 In addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to Section 8.8 provincial regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Tables 1 and 2 for a listing of sensitive environmental features located along the pipeline right-of-way. • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right of way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. • If previously unidentified rare plants or rare ecological communities are found on the right-of-way prior to construction, implement the Plant Species and Ecological Communities of Concern Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Restrict the general application of herbicide near rare plants or rare ecological communities. Spot spraying, wicking, mowing or hand-picking are acceptable measures for weed control in these areas. • Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation on level terrain where erosion is not expected. • In the event contaminated soils are encountered during construction, implement the TransCanada Waste and Hazardous Materials Management Manual. • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, strippings, grade spoil, rollback, strung pipe) at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. Locations where wildlife gaps are appropriate will be determined in the field by the EI(s). Gaps should align. • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction (Appendix 1E). Pelican Settlement Pelican Settlement is approximately Potential disruption Potential sites where Métis burial grounds can be • Provide all Contractor and Project inspection staff with relevant results of pre-construction surveys to identify known locations of environmentally sensitive features. Indicate specific mitigation for Section 4.0 29 km southwest of the pipeline of Cabin Complexes found in relatively inaccessible areas near the these sites on the Environmental Alignment Sheets and/or corresponding tables with reference to specific environmental information. Identify sites with suitable markers and/or record GPS Section 5.0 right-of-way. and Burial Sites House River crossing. Field verification did not locations for any post-construction monitoring requirements. Section 7.1 Pelican Portage Pelican Portage Settlement is reveal the locations of these sites but Métis Local • If archaeological historical or palaeontological artifacts or features (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the right of way or facility site Section 8.1 1935 and 780 members encourage TransCanada Settlement approximately 29 km southwest of the during construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 8.8 pipeline right-of-way. field staff to remain vigilant and inform the Local if • If TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction, follow conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). any potential burial, archaeological, cultural or Pelican Rapids Pelican Rapids Settlement is • spiritual sites are discovered. Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Settlement approximately 23 km south west of the • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Tables 1 and 2 for a listing of sensitive pipeline right-of-way. environmental features located along the pipeline right-of-way. • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right of way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. • Reduce idling of equipment, where possible. • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. • Complete machine clean-up immediately following construction, prior to spring break-up. If machine clean-up cannot be completed prior to spring break-up, ensure cross right-of-way drainage is re-established, and sedimentation and erosion controls are installed to protect the right-of-way and sensitive environmental features. Final clean-up and reclamation will generally occur during the following fall and/or winter, or as soon as conditions permit. RSA N/A Air Quality Noxious gas smells in the air, residual water • Prohibit the use of herbicides within 30 m of an open body of water, unless the herbicide application is conducted by ground application equipment, or otherwise approved by the relevant Section 7.1 Water Quality pollution in lakes and rivers, potential contamination regulatory agency. Section 8.1 Soil Contamination of groundwater from bitumen extraction and • The Contractor will collect all construction debris and other waste materials, and dispose of daily at an approved facility and in accordance with the Waste Management Plan (Appendix 1F) as well Section 8.4 Cumulative Effects industrial noise and traffic as well as agricultural as the Spill Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s). Section 8.7 petro-chemical runoff will be augmented by • In the event contaminated soils are encountered during construction, implement the TransCanada Waste and Hazardous Materials Management Manual. additional pipelines and the bitumen extraction • plants that they serve. Do not allow fuel, oil or hazardous material storage within 100 m of a watercourse or waterbody except where secondary containment is provided. • Reduce idling of equipment, where possible. • Ensure that noise abatement equipment on machinery is in good working order. • Do not conduct burning within 100 m of a waterbody, unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s). • The Contractor shall develop a detailed, site-specific watercourse crossing plan and submit the plan to the Company prior to initiating watercourse crossing activities. • Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during instream construction activities as required by the applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat). If monitoring reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the water quality monitors will alert the EI(s) and work with them to develop corrective actions. If corrective actions are not successful, construction activities will be temporarily suspended until effective solutions are identified. • In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings, implement the Directional Drilling Procedures and Instream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Dispose of all waste drilling fluid and drilling solids according to and in conformance with pertinent regulatory requirements. • Preserve water quality, including preventing the introduction of foreign material (debris, sediment, etc.) into the receiving waterbody/watercourse.

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Approximate Distance and Direction Description/Issue/ EPP Location from Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference RSA N/A Increased Traffic Increased traffic poses hazards and dangers to • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict access to essential Section 5.0 trappers. Stopping along trails and logging roads to construction personnel only. Direct all other personnel to the right-of-way via alternate access routes. Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right-of-way and facility site, and Section 8.1 set traps is hazardous with increased industrial approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the Section 8.4 traffic. Conflicts with workers arise when they right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. Section 8.8 remove traps during construction activities. • Construct or install temporary vehicle access across waterbodies, shorelines and riverbanks in a manner that protects the banks from erosion, maintains the flows in the waterway, and follows the TransCanada must encourage employees to COP for Alberta as well as DFO’s Self-Assessment Process (DFO 2014) and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013). communicate clearly and respectfully with trappers. • Install and remove any temporary vehicle crossings in a manner that protects the banks from erosion and maintains the flow in the waterway. These crossings will be returned to their pre-construction condition. • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. • In the event that a trap line is discovered, registered trappers will be notified at least 2 weeks prior to construction. RSA N/A Indigenous Although there is no longer a great deal of Métis • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels Section 5.0 Landscape Values trapping activity in the Northern Courier areas, this existing disturbances). Section 6.0 does not indicate a lack of community interest in the • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps Section 7.1 site. The Project RSA was historically important for • Clearly mark all sensitive resources identified on the Environmental Alignment Sheets and environmental tables within the immediate vicinity of the right-of-way before the start of clearing. Section 8.8 the Métis and provided employment and Following clearing, marking will be installed to delineate the sensitive resources. subsistence for many families. The present intensity • of land use in the area has waned as industrial If archaeological historical or palaeontological artifacts or features (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the right-of-way or facility site during construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). development and technological change has caused Métis occupation and land use to shift closer to Fort • If TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction, follow conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). McMurray. • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. RSA N/A Wildlife Habitat Industrial activities have fragmented traditional • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels Section 5.0 Fragmentation Aboriginal harvesting territory driving away wildlife, existing disturbances). Section 6.0 altering predator-prey dynamics and reducing • Implement measures to control access along new segments (i.e., not parallel to existing pipelines and roads) of the proposed pipeline route, at intersecting linear corridors (e.g., rollback) or as Section 7.1 available land for harvesters and trappers. agreed upon with AESRD. Locations for access control will be verified in the field and adjusted as needed by the EI(s), in discussion with AESRD. • During clearing, fell trees towards the right-of-way, wherever possible. Recover trees that inadvertently fall into adjacent undisturbed vegetation. • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, strippings, grade spoil, rollback, strung pipe) at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. • Use a combination of natural recovery and reclamation methods that accelerate vegetation regeneration. Accelerated reclamation measures may include: site preparation (e.g., mounding) to enhance microsite conditions that promote seed germination and/or seedling growth; planting conifer seedlings; and willow/shrub staking at riparian areas. RSA N/A Regional climate Rising temperatures, colder winters and wetter • NGTL will adhere to measures as required within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, which: -- change summers have been observed by trappers who - creates legislation and policy that enables sustainable development by taking in to account and responding to cumulative effects of human endeavours and other events; notice that berry plants are not as abundant as they - provides a means to plan for the future, recognizing the needs of current and future Albertans; were prior to oilsands development. - provides for coordination of decisions by decision-makers concerning land, species, human settlement, natural resources and the environment; and - provides a means by which a government can give direction and provide leadership in identifying the objectives of the province, including economic, environmental and social objectives. RSA N/A Indigenous Loss of undisturbed boreal forest ecosystems • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels Section 6.0 Landscape Values reduces opportunities for Aboriginal people to existing disturbances). Section 8.1 and Landscape gather berries, hunt, camp and socialize together in • Clearly mark all sensitive resources identified on the Environmental Alignment Sheets and environmental tables (Tables 1 and 2) within the immediate vicinity of the right-of-way before the start of Section 8.8 Fragmentation a climate amenable to the intergenerational transfer clearing. Following clearing, marking will be installed to delineate the sensitive resources. of cultural traditions, practices, stories and • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right-of-way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to knowledge. safety and road closure regulations. Youth will not have a chance to learn traditional • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. ways of thinking and being if they are unable to • experience trapping, hunting or berry picking. Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation on level terrain where erosion is not expected. RSA N/A Access to Expansion of the economy has increased the • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels Section 5.0 harvesting areas by number of recreational land users in traditional existing disturbances). Implement measures to control access along new segments (i.e., not parallel to existing pipelines and roads) of the proposed pipeline route, at intersecting linear corridors Section 6.0 additional harvesting areas, causing damage to trap line trails, (e.g., rollback) or as agreed upon with AESRD. Locations for access control will be verified in the field and adjusted as needed by the EI(s), in discussion with AESRD. Section 7.1 recreational users over-hunting of popular harvesting areas and • Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other personnel to the right-of-way via alternate access routes. Section 8.1 additional traffic on logging roads and cutlines. This • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. Section 8.8 may reduce the local availability and presence of • subsistence resources and game. Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. • Install rollback to prevent access along portions of the right-of-way as indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets or directed by the EI(s) and Construction Manager. Spread evenly over right-of-way. Do not walk over access control rollback. • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps Note: - Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

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LAKELAND LOCAL COUNCIL 1909 PROJECT-RELATED ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES SUMMARY FOR THE PROJECT

Approximate Distance and Description/Issue/ EPP Location Direction to Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference South of Mariana This area is crossed by the Critical Wildlife This area is known to be abundant with moose, • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Section 5.0 Lakes proposed pipeline right-of-way. Values deer, timber wolf, lynx, coyote, mink and squirrels • Nest sweeps will be conducted to identify any active nests in the event of clearing or construction activities within the restricted activity period for migratory birds (May 1 to August 10). Section 7.1 which are hunted for subsidence and trapped • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. In Mariana Lakes are located 1.7 commercially by Local 1909 members. addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to provincial km southwest of KP 2.8. This area is also known for chickens, ducks, and regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. grouse as well as rabbits and moose. • In the event that a trap line is discovered consultation with the local trapper will occur • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction. Athabasca River This area is crossed by the Critical Wildlife Along the Athabasca River there are sites with • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Section 5.0 proposed pipeline right-of-way. Values abundant rough grouse and moose feeding on • Registered trappers will be notified at least two weeks prior to construction. Section 7.1 along the river banks. • Nest sweeps will be conducted to identify any active nests in the event of clearing or construction activities within the restricted activity period for migratory birds (May 1 to August 10). • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. In addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to provincial regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction. House River – This area is crossed by the Cultural/ Spiritual This location is a traditional Métis camping site and • If archaeological historical or palaeontological artifacts or features (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the right of way or facility site during Section 5.0 Highway 63 crossing proposed pipeline right-of-way. Observations cabin remains. construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 7.1 Habitation Sites Remains of a cabin are still visible at this site • If TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction, follow conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 8.1 The House River is crossed at An overland route from the Pelican Settlement to • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. KP 35.1 and located 1.1 km Waterways is still visible at this site. • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Tables 1 and 2 for a listing of sensitive environmental south of KP 2.3. features located along the pipeline right-of-way. • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right of way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. • Reduce idling of equipment, where possible. • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. • Complete machine clean-up immediately following construction, prior to spring break-up. If machine clean-up cannot be completed prior to spring break-up, ensure cross right-of-way drainage is re-established, and sedimentation and erosion controls are installed to protect the right-of-way and sensitive environmental features. Final clean-up and reclamation will generally occur during the following fall and/or winter, or as soon as conditions permit. Watercourse and Métis families still go to this site to fish for Grayling • Leave gaps in windrows, at obvious drainages, on sidehill terrain and wherever seepage occurs to reduce interference with natural drainage patterns. Section 5.0 waterbody on both sides of Highway 63 and camp in the bush • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. Section 7.1 crossings near the cabin remains. Assessment of this site • Do not allow fuel, oil or hazardous material storage within 100 m of a watercourse or waterbody except where secondary containment is provided. Section 8.1 suggests that it is of historic and actual importance, • Conduct refuelling at least 100 m away from any watercourse or waterbody when feasible. Section 8.4 regularly used in the summer and fall and, therefore, is a site of intense land use and of • Employ the following measures to reduce the risk of fuel spills in water. Where equipment refuelling is required within 100 m of a watercourse, ensure that: cultural importance to the community. - all containers, hoses and nozzles are free of leaks; Local 1909 is concerned that the Project will further - all fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-offs; and disrupt this site and stop the flow of the House - always have operators stationed at both ends of the hose during fuelling. River, potentially interrupting spawning patterns of • Do not wash equipment or machinery in watercourses or waterbodies. grayling populations up and downstream. • Equipment to be used in or adjacent to a watercourse or waterbody will be clean or otherwise free of external grease, oil or other fluids, mud, soil and vegetation, prior to entering the waterbody. • Do not conduct burning within 100 m of a waterbody, unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s) • The Company will notify an inspector, fishery officer or prescribed authority of any occurrence that results in serious harm to fish that is not authorized, or when there is an imminent risk of such an occurrence. • Post signs immediately following clearing (including name, number and KP) for watercourses. Signs will be posted 100 m from the watercourse or at the top of the valley slope, whichever is greater, to alert the Contractor of the upcoming watercourse. • Fell trees away from watercourses. Immediately remove trees, debris or soil inadvertently deposited below the high watermark of a watercourse. • Install erosion and sediment control at all watercourses and/or waterbodies as directed by the EI(s) (Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-001, STDS-03-ML-05-131, STDS-03-ML-05-132). • Where water erosion is evident and there is potential for runoff from the right-of-way to flow into a watercourse, refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Construct or install temporary vehicle access across waterbodies, shorelines and riverbanks in a manner that protects the banks from erosion, maintains the flows in the waterway, and follows the COP for Alberta as well as DFO’s Self-Assessment Process (DFO 2014) and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013). • Install and remove any temporary vehicle crossings in a manner that protects the banks from erosion and maintains the flow in the waterway. These crossings will be returned to their pre-construction condition. • If water withdrawal is necessary for the construction of a temporary crossing, ensure that necessary provincial approvals are in place and apply DFO’s Self-Assessment Process as well as the Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. Do not withdraw more than 10% of the instantaneous stream flow at any given time. Pump intakes should not disturb the streambed. Pumps must be screened with a maximum mesh size of 2.54 mm and have a maximum screen approach velocity of less than 0.038 m/s where fish habitat is present. Follow the design requirements of the DFO Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guidelines. • Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during instream construction activities as required by the applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat). If monitoring reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the water quality monitors will alert the EI(s) and work with them to develop corrective actions. If corrective actions are not successful, construction activities will be temporarily suspended until effective solutions are identified.

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Approximate Distance and Description/Issue/ EPP Location Direction to Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference House River – See above See above See above • Conduct typical open cut of seasonally dry or frozen to the bottom watercourses in accordance with the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. See above Highway 63 crossing • Ensure maintenance of downstream flow at all times when constructing an isolated crossing. (cont’d) • Conduct fish salvage in accordance with permit conditions using appropriate methods and equipment. Release all captured fish to areas downstream of the crossing that provide suitable habitat. • For pipeline crossings conducted using a trenchless crossing method, apply the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. • Where warranted, develop a water quality monitoring plan with input from an aquatics specialist that includes monitoring for total suspended solids and/or turbidity if trenchless methods are used. • In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings, implement the Directional Drilling Procedures and Instream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Dispose of all waste drilling fluid and drilling solids according to and in conformance with pertinent regulatory requirements. • Implement permanent bank reclamation measures to re-establish riparian vegetation and fish habitat as a part of backfill operations (Refer to Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-604, STDS-03-ML-05- 606 and STDS-03-ML-05-608). West side of This area is across the Culturally Important This area is part of the rich tradition of Métis • If archaeological historical or palaeontological artifacts or features (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the right of way or facility site during Section 5.0 Highway 63 Athabasca River from the Sites settlement, occupation and land use in Project construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 7.1 proposed pipeline right-of-way. areas. • If TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction, follow conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Section 8.1 The west side of the Athabasca River are the • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps Section 8.8 remains of the Pelican Settlement, which few • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Tables 1 and 2 for a listing of sensitive environmental people except Métis hunters know. features located along the pipeline right-of-way. • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right of way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. • Reduce idling of equipment, where possible. • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. • Complete machine clean-up immediately following construction, prior to spring break-up. If machine clean-up cannot be completed prior to spring break-up, ensure cross right-of-way drainage is re- established, and sedimentation and erosion controls are installed to protect the right-of-way and sensitive environmental features. Final clean-up and reclamation will generally occur during the following fall and/or winter, or as soon as conditions permit. Mouth of the House This area is crossed by the Indigenous This area sustains medicinal plants that are • Clearly mark all sensitive resources identified on the Environmental Alignment Sheets and environmental tables within the immediate vicinity of the right-of-way the start of clearing. Following clearing, Section 6.0 River on the Athabasca proposed pipeline right-of-way. Landscape Values harvested by Local 1909 members. snow fencing will be installed to delineate the sensitive resources. Section 7.1 south to the La Biche Assessment of this area suggests that while land • Avoid disturbance to environmentally sensitive features during clearing as identified by the appropriate signage and/or fencing. The EI(s) and appropriate Resource Specialist will determine the size of Section 8.2 River and east to the The House River is crossed at use is diffuse in most areas, its high frequency of avoidance buffer surrounding these features, if appropriate. Saskatchewan border KP 35.1 and located 1.1 km use and cultural importance makes it of high • The EI(s) will confirm the accuracy of all environmentally sensitive resource locations and will ensure fencing is maintained during construction. importance to the community as a medicinal plant south of KP 2.3 • If previously unidentified rare plants or rare ecological communities are found on the right-of-way prior to construction, implement the Plant Species and Ecological Communities of Concern Discovery gathering area. Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) will be implemented. • Identified rare plant locations will be clearly marked before the start of right-of-way preparation and construction. • If previously unidentified rare plants or rare ecological communities are found on the right-of-way prior to construction, implement the Plant Species and Ecological Communities of Concern Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Restrict the general application of herbicide near rare plants or rare ecological communities. Spot spraying, wicking, mowing or hand-picking are acceptable measures for weed control in these areas. • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction. Between the This area is crossed by the Subsistence The Liege Lateral Loop crosses through Local 1909 • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Registered trappers will be notified at least two weeks prior to construction. Section 5.0 Athabasca River and proposed pipeline right-of-way. Harvesting moose, deer and bird hunting areas • Project personnel are not permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. Section 8.1 Winefred lake from the The subsistence harvesting areas intersected by • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. In House River – Mariana the Liege Lateral Loop are the Crow Lakes hunting, addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to provincial Lake harvesting area berry picking and gathering areas. regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. south to Lac La Biche These sites are regularly used, in multiple seasons, • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, strippings, grade spoil, rollback, strung pipe) at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. Locations where wildlife gaps are appropriate will be determined in the both historically and actually and are therefore of field by the EI(s). Gaps should align. high importance as subsistence harvesting areas. • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. The area from the Athabasca River east to Conklin • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction (Appendix 1E). and from Mariana and Crow Lakes south to Boyle encompass the majority of the subsistence land use values identified in this study. Local 1909 harvesters occasionally travel further west, east and north as the need for bush meat dictates and as traditional harvesting areas become increasingly occupied by additional recreational land users.

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Approximate Distance and Description/Issue/ EPP Location Direction to Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference House River The House River is crossed by Watercourse and Local 1909 members request that the House River • Leave gaps in windrows, at obvious drainages, on sidehill terrain and wherever seepage occurs to reduce interference with natural drainage patterns. Section 5.0 the Project Waterbody water flow disruption be reduced and that • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. Section 7.1 Crossings connectivity is maintained for migrating fish • Do not allow fuel, oil or hazardous material storage within 100 m of a watercourse or waterbody except where secondary containment is provided. Section 8.1 populations. If temporary blockages of the river Grayling Population • Section 8.4 have to occur they should be timed to avoid fish Conduct refuelling at least 100 m away from any watercourse or waterbody when feasible. in the House River spawning season. • Employ the following measures to reduce the risk of fuel spills in water. Where equipment refuelling is required within 100 m of a watercourse, ensure that: - all containers, hoses and nozzles are free of leaks; - all fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-offs; and - always have operators stationed at both ends of the hose during fuelling. • Do not wash equipment or machinery in watercourses or waterbodies. • Equipment to be used in or adjacent to a watercourse or waterbody will be clean or otherwise free of external grease, oil or other fluids, mud, soil and vegetation, prior to entering the waterbody. • Do not conduct burning within 100 m of a waterbody, unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s). • The Company will notify an inspector, fishery officer or prescribed authority of any occurrence that results in serious harm to fish that is not authorized, or when there is an imminent risk of such an occurrence. • Post signs immediately following clearing (including name, number and KP) for watercourses. Signs will be posted 100 m from the watercourse or at the top of the valley slope, whichever is greater, to alert the Contractor of the upcoming watercourse. • Fell trees away from watercourses. Immediately remove trees, debris or soil inadvertently deposited below the high watermark of a watercourse. • Install erosion and sediment control at all watercourses and/or waterbodies as directed by the EI(s) (Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-001, STDS-03-ML-05-131, STDS-03-ML-05-132). • Where water erosion is evident and there is potential for runoff from the right-of-way to flow into a watercourse, refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Construct or install temporary vehicle access across waterbodies, shorelines and riverbanks in a manner that protects the banks from erosion, maintains the flows in the waterway, and follows the COP for Alberta as well as DFO’s Self-Assessment Process (DFO 2014) and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013). • Install and remove any temporary vehicle crossings in a manner that protects the banks from erosion and maintains the flow in the waterway. These crossings will be returned to their pre-construction condition. • If water withdrawal is necessary for the construction of a temporary crossing, ensure that necessary provincial approvals are in place and apply DFO’s Self-Assessment Process as well as the Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. Do not withdraw more than 10% of the instantaneous stream flow at any given time. Pump intakes should not disturb the streambed. Pumps must be screened with a maximum mesh size of 2.54 mm and have a maximum screen approach velocity of less than 0.038 m/s where fish habitat is present. Follow the design requirements of the DFO Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guidelines. • Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during instream construction activities as required by the applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat). If monitoring reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the water quality monitors will alert the EI(s) and work with them to develop corrective actions. If corrective actions are not successful, construction activities will be temporarily suspended until effective solutions are identified. • Conduct typical open cut of seasonally dry or frozen to the bottom watercourses in accordance with the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. • Ensure maintenance of downstream flow at all times when constructing an isolated crossing. • Conduct fish salvage in accordance with permit conditions using appropriate methods and equipment. Release all captured fish to areas downstream of the crossing that provide suitable habitat. • For pipeline crossings conducted using a trenchless crossing method, apply the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. • Where warranted, develop a water quality monitoring plan with input from an aquatics specialist that includes monitoring for total suspended solids and/or turbidity if trenchless methods are used. • In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings, implement the Directional Drilling Procedures and Instream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Dispose of all waste drilling fluid and drilling solids according to and in conformance with pertinent regulatory requirements. • Implement permanent bank reclamation measures to re-establish riparian vegetation and fish habitat as a part of backfill operations (Refer to Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-604, STDS-03-ML-05-606 and STDS-03-ML-05-608). Project right-of-way N/A Soil Conservation The importance of the Liege Lateral Loop • In the event that non-frozen soils are encountered during construction, refer to the Wet Soils Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Install corduroy, subject to regulatory approval, wooden mats or equivalent in Section 8.2 right-of-way for medicinal plant harvesting, areas of wet soils to reduce terrain disturbance and soil structure damage. These materials will be removed during clean-up. Section 8.3 particularly in areas accessible from Highway 63, • Salvage the organic layer (i.e., leaf litter layer) where strippings salvage is required. Section 8.8 makes replacement of topsoil removed during • Stabilize exposed strippings and subsoil where potential for erosion exists. Refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) for additional information. construction very important. Local 1909 members • request guarantees that native topsoil on pipeline Ensure strippings storage areas are in the approved right-of-way, facility site and temporary workspace. routes will be replaced in situ where possible. • Replace strippings evenly over all portions of the right-of-way that have been stripped or portions of the facility site that will not be graveled over. • Postpone replacement of strippings during wet conditions to prevent erosion and/or damage to the soil structure. General Project area N/A Water Use Local 1909 would like to be consulted with • Conduct all hydrostatic testing activities in accordance with the NEB Onshore Pipeline Regulations, provincial regulations as well as the latest version of CSA Z662. Section 8.7 regarding the choice of lakes or rivers for water • NGTL must authorize the water withdrawal sources for testing purposes (i.e., must have sufficient quantity and quality of water) as well as the Contractor’s test plan, including discharge locations, no less removal during construction and testing to reduce than 30 days prior to testing. impacts to local watersheds, fish populations and • Submit notification to AESRD under both the Code of Practice for the Temporary Diversion of Water for Hydrostatic Testing of Pipelines and the Code of Practice for the Release of Hydrostatic Test Water Métis commercial and subsistence fishing. from Hydrostatic Testing of Petroleum Liquid and Gas Pipelines. If withdrawal amounts exceed 30,000 m3 obtain a separate water diversion license. If the volume of water to be released is greater than 1,000 m3 obtain a registration number from AESRD for the release of the hydrostatic test water. • Applicable provincial or federal approval conditions will be abided by. • Restrict water withdrawal for hydrostatic testing to less than 10% of the stream flow of the watercourse at the time of withdrawal or as otherwise specified by the appropriate regulatory agency. Project right-of-way N/A Herbicide Use The use of herbicides and other chemical sprays on • Restrict the general application of herbicide near rare plants or rare ecological communities. Spot spraying, wicking, mowing or hand-picking are acceptable measures for weed control in these areas. Section 7.1 rights-of-way causes toxicity in local food and • Prohibit the use of herbicides within 30 m of an open body of water, unless the herbicide application is conducted by ground application equipment, or otherwise approved by the relevant regulatory medicinal plants and may run off to poison fish in agency. small local creeks. Big game that feeds on local berries may also become sick or die.

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Approximate Distance and Description/Issue/ EPP Location Direction to Project Concern Identified Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigative Measures Reference Project right-of-way See above See above Local 1909 requests alternative growth See above See above (cont’d) management strategies for the control of weeds on the right-of-way. Lac La Biche Métis N/A Economic Increased migration to the area brings competition • Project SCM personnel have met with Lakeland Métis Local No. 1909 to discuss access to economic development opportunities (See Attachment AM1 – Aboriginal Engagement Summary). See Section Community Opportunities for jobs, additional burden on local public services • Inform all appropriate federal and provincial resource agencies as well as interested municipal officials of the Project developments, as warranted. 6.2.12 of the and infrastructure and inflationary pressures on the • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right-of-way and facility site, the approved temporary workspace, existing roads and approved shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to ESA, Human local real estate market and land values. safety and road closure regulations. Occupancy and Local 1909 would like to see Métis community • Where practical and applicable, use multi-passenger vehicles for the transport of crews to and from job sites. members and businesses benefit from economic Resource • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way, facility site and access road during construction through the use of signs. opportunities created by pipeline construction. Use; Section • Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other personnel to the right-of-way or facility site via alternate access routes. 6.2.17 of the • Inform all appropriate federal and provincial resource agencies and interested municipal officials of the Project developments as warranted. ESA, • Ensure the Contractor has the necessary fire-fighting equipment on hand that is capable of controlling any fire that may occur as a result of their activities, as regulated by provincial regulations and Infrastructure government agencies. and Services; • In the event of a fire or moderate fire hazard conditions, follow the suppression measures outlined in the Fire Suppression Contingency Plan [Appendix 1E]. and 6.2.19 • Implement to contingency and management plans that have been developed including the Spill Contingency Plan and Fire Suppression Contingency Plan [Appendix 1E]. of the ESA, • Adhere to TransCanada’s Health, Safety and Environment Commitment in Section 8.0. Employment • Continue to engage, as required, with local businesses and Aboriginal communities to address issues and concerns related to economic opportunities. and • Provide contracting qualification information to Aboriginal communities’ and economic development organizations of Project construction and operation to explain contracting and employment on the Economy Project. • Conduct early consultation with local contractors in affected communities regarding business opportunities and procurement practices. • Provide guidelines for local hiring in all construction contracts. • Communicate with economic development organizations and chambers of commerce in advance of Project construction to confirm existing employment conditions. RSA N/A Cumulative Effects Noxious smells in the air, residual water pollution in • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 83% of the proposed route parallels existing Section 8.1 and Landscape lakes and rivers and traffic as well as agricultural disturbances). Section 8.4 Fragmentation petro-chemical runoff will be augmented by • NGTL will adhere to measures, as required, within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, which: additional pipelines and bitumen extraction plants - creates legislation and policy that enables sustainable development by taking in to account and responding to cumulative effects of human endeavours and other events; that they serve. - provides a means to plan for the future, recognizing the needs of current and future Albertans; Local 1909 requests information from NGTL on its - provides for coordination of decisions by decision-makers concerning land, species, human settlement, natural resources and the environment; and plans to contribute to regional cumulative effects - provides a means by which a government can give direction and provide leadership in identifying the objectives of the province, including economic, environmental and social objectives. management. • The Contractor will collect all construction debris and other waste materials and dispose of daily at an approved facility and in accordance with the Waste Management Plan and the Spill Contingency Plan Loss of undisturbed boreal forest ecosystems (Appendix 1E) unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s). reduces opportunities for Aboriginal people to • Bulk fuel trucks, service vehicles, and pick-up trucks will be equipped with box-mounted fuel tanks shall carry spill prevention, containment, and clean-up materials that are suitable for the volume of fuels gather berries, hunt, camp and socialize together in or oils carried. Spill contingency material carried on bulk fuel and service vehicles shall be suitable for use on land and water. a climate amenable to the intergenerational transfer of cultural traditions, practices, stories and • The following measures will be employed to reduce the risk of fuel spills in water. Where equipment refuelling is required within 100 m of a watercourse, ensure that: knowledge. - all containers, hoses nozzles are free of leaks; - all fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-offs; and - always have operators stationed at both ends of the hose during fuelling. • An emergency response plan will be developed and implemented in the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings. • In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings, the Directional Drilling Procedures and Instream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan will be implemented. • In the event of a spill, the Spill Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) will be referred to. • Multi-passenger vehicles will be used, where practical, for the transport of crews to and from job sites. • Noise abatement equipment on machinery will be in good working order. Reasonable measures will be taken to control construction-related noise near residential areas. Note: - Detailed mitigation measures are outlined in the Project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

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CONKLIN MÉTIS LOCAL NO. 193 PROJECT RELATED ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES SUMMARY FOR THE PROJECT

Issue/Concern/Site Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigation Measures1 EPP Reference Ancestral trap leases 4.6 km of the project route is • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps Section 5.0 estimated to be within trap Ancestral trap lines • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. In addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or Section 6.0 lease and trap line areas. snowmobiles by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to provincial regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. Section 7.1 • In the event that a trap line is discovered consultation with the local trapper will occur • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction. • Registered trappers will be notified at least 2 weeks prior to construction. Hunting areas The project corridor east of • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels existing disturbances).Implement measures to control access along new Section 5.0 Highway 63 is within a segments (i.e., not parallel to existing pipelines and roads) of the proposed pipeline route, at intersecting linear corridors (e.g., rollback) or as agreed upon with AESRD. Locations for access control will be verified in the field and adjusted as needed by the EI(s), in Section 7.1 traditional hunting area. West of discussion with AESRD. Highway 63, the project corridor • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. crosses 13 sections of traditional hunting areas. • Project personnel are not permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. In addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to provincial regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, strippings, grade spoil, rollback, strung pipe) at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. Locations where wildlife gaps are appropriate will be determined in the field by the EI(s). Gaps should align. • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction (Appendix 1E). Fishing locations Lake east of the project corridor • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Section 5.0 is an identified Conklin Métis • Project personnel will not be permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. Section 7.1 fishing location. Section 8.1 • Leave gaps in windrows, at obvious drainages, on sidehill terrain and wherever seepage occurs to reduce interference with natural drainage patterns. Section 8.4 • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. • Do not allow fuel, oil or hazardous material storage within 100 m of a watercourse or waterbody except where secondary containment is provided. • Conduct refuelling at least 100 m away from any watercourse or waterbody when feasible. • Employ the following measures to reduce the risk of fuel spills in water. Where equipment refuelling is required within 100 m of a watercourse, ensure that: - all containers, hoses and nozzles are free of leaks; - all fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-offs; and - always have operators stationed at both ends of the hose during fuelling. • Do not wash equipment or machinery in watercourses or waterbodies. • Equipment to be used in or adjacent to a watercourse or waterbody will be clean or otherwise free of external grease, oil or other fluids, mud, soil and vegetation, prior to entering the waterbody. • Do not conduct burning within 100 m of a waterbody, unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s) • The Company will notify an inspector, fishery officer or prescribed authority of any occurrence that results in serious harm to fish that is not authorized, or when there is an imminent risk of such an occurrence. • Post signs immediately following clearing (including name, number and KP) for watercourses. Signs will be posted 100 m from the watercourse or at the top of the valley slope, whichever is greater, to alert the Contractor of the upcoming watercourse. • Fell trees away from watercourses. Immediately remove trees, debris or soil inadvertently deposited below the high watermark of a watercourse. • Install erosion and sediment control at all watercourses and/or waterbodies as directed by the EI(s) (Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-001, STDS-03-ML-05-131, STDS-03-ML-05-132). • Where water erosion is evident and there is potential for runoff from the right-of-way to flow into a watercourse, refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Construct or install temporary vehicle access across waterbodies, shorelines and riverbanks in a manner that protects the banks from erosion, maintains the flows in the waterway, and follows the COP for Alberta as well as DFO’s Self-Assessment Process (DFO 2014) and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013). • Install and remove any temporary vehicle crossings in a manner that protects the banks from erosion and maintains the flow in the waterway. These crossings will be returned to their pre-construction condition. • If water withdrawal is necessary for the construction of a temporary crossing, ensure that necessary provincial approvals are in place and apply DFO’s Self-Assessment Process as well as the Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. Do not withdraw more than 10% of the instantaneous stream flow at any given time. Pump intakes should not disturb the streambed. Pumps must be screened with a maximum mesh size of 2.54 mm and have a maximum screen approach velocity of less than 0.038 m/s where fish habitat is present. Follow the design requirements of the DFO Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guidelines. • Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during instream construction activities as required by the applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat). If monitoring reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the water quality monitors will alert the EI(s) and work with them to develop corrective actions. If corrective actions are not successful, construction activities will be temporarily suspended until effective solutions are identified. • Conduct typical open cut of seasonally dry or frozen to the bottom watercourses in accordance with the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. • Ensure maintenance of downstream flow at all times when constructing an isolated crossing. • Conduct fish salvage in accordance with permit conditions using appropriate methods and equipment. Release all captured fish to areas downstream of the crossing that provide suitable habitat. • For pipeline crossings conducted using a trenchless crossing method, apply the DFO Self-Assessment Process and Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. • Where warranted, develop a water quality monitoring plan with input from an aquatics specialist that includes monitoring for total suspended solids and/or turbidity if trenchless methods are used. • In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings, implement the Directional Drilling Procedures and Instream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Dispose of all waste drilling fluid and drilling solids according to and in conformance with pertinent regulatory requirements. • Implement permanent bank reclamation measures to re-establish riparian vegetation and fish habitat as a part of backfill operations (refer to Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-604, STDS-03-ML-05-606 and STDS-03-ML-05-608).

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TABLE A3 Cont'd

Issue/Concern/Site Additional Details NGTL Response and Proposed Mitigation Measures1 EPP Reference Medicinal plant gathering areas A large area southeast of the • Provide Aboriginal communities with the proposed construction schedule, pipeline route and facility site maps. Section 5.0 project is a medicinal plant • Project personnel are not permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. Section 7.1 gathering site. The site does not Section 8.1 • Do not harass, feed wildlife or permit construction personnel to have dogs on the right-of-way. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the right-of-way or at associated Project facilities. In addition, prohibit recreational use of all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles have defined borders and there Section 8.8 is a high possibility that this by construction personnel on the right-of-way. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to provincial regulators and the local police detachment, if applicable. area overlaps the Project • Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Tables 1 and 2 for a listing of sensitive environmental features located along the pipeline right-of-way. footprint. • Restrict all construction activities to the approved, surveyed right of way and facility site, and approved temporary workspace, existing roads and shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. • If previously unidentified rare plants or rare ecological communities are found on the right-of-way prior to construction, implement the Plant Species and Ecological Communities of Concern Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). • Restrict the general application of herbicide near rare plants or rare ecological communities. Spot spraying, wicking, mowing or hand-picking are acceptable measures for weed control in these areas. • Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation on level terrain where erosion is not expected. • In the event contaminated soils are encountered during construction, implement the TransCanada Waste and Hazardous Materials Management Manual. • Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the right-of-way during construction through the use of signs. • Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, strippings, grade spoil, rollback, strung pipe) at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. Locations where wildlife gaps are appropriate will be determined in the field by the EI(s). Gaps should align. • Remove bar ditch ramps, and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Recontour to pre-construction conditions and seed accordingly. • Conditions outlined in the TLU Sites Discovery Contingency Plan will be followed if TLU sites not previously identified are found on the right-of-way during construction (Appendix 1E). Cumulative impacts of In the case that Project impact • The Project is aligned to follow existing linear disturbances, such as pipelines, disturbed areas, seismic lines and roads, to the extent practical (approximately 77% of the proposed route parallels existing disturbances). Section 8.1 development is deemed to be minimal, there • NGTL will adhere to measures, as required, within the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, which: Section 8.4 is still the potential for multiple projects in the area to have a - creates legislation and policy that enables sustainable development by taking in to account and responding to cumulative effects of human endeavours and other events; larger, cumulative impact on - provides a means to plan for the future, recognizing the needs of current and future Albertans; resources. This could impact - provides for coordination of decisions by decision-makers concerning land, species, human settlement, natural resources and the environment; and the ability of Conklin Métis - provides a means by which a government can give direction and provide leadership in identifying the objectives of the province, including economic, environmental and social objectives. Local No. 193 to continue TLU • The Contractor will collect all construction debris and other waste materials and dispose of daily at an approved facility and in accordance with the Waste Management Plan and the Spill Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) unless otherwise authorized by the EI(s). practices in the area. • Bulk fuel trucks, service vehicles, and pick-up trucks will be equipped with box-mounted fuel tanks shall carry spill prevention, containment, and clean-up materials that are suitable for the volume of fuels or oils carried. Spill contingency material carried on bulk fuel and service vehicles shall be suitable for use on land and water. • The following measures will be employed to reduce the risk of fuel spills in water. Where equipment refuelling is required within 100 m of a watercourse, ensure that: - all containers, hoses nozzles are free of leaks; - all fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-offs; and - always have operators stationed at both ends of the hose during fuelling. • An emergency response plan will be developed and implemented in the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings. • In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings, the Directional Drilling Procedures and Instream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan will be implemented. • In the event of a spill, the Spill Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) will be referred to. • Multi-passenger vehicles will be used, where practical, for the transport of crews to and from job sites. • Noise abatement equipment on machinery will be in good working order. Reasonable measures will be taken to control construction-related noise near residential areas. Note: 1 Detailed mitigation measures are provided in the project-specific EPP (Appendix 1 of the ESA).

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