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SCOTT RESOURCE SERVICES INC. Environmental Consultants 31856 Silverdale Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 2K9 Tel: (604) 820-1415 Fax: (604) 820-1621 [email protected] / www.scottres.ca April 6, 2016 ePASS No. 10056100 SRS File No. 2000.05 BC Oil and Gas Commission 6534 Airport Road Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 4M6 RE: Section 11, Water Sustainability Act Authorization Application (ePass#10056100) for a stream crossing required for a Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. integrity investigation of the existing Trans Mountain Pipeline System (KP 1036.119), north of Herrling Island, BC. Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC is a general partner to Trans Mountain Pipeline LP, is owned by Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP and operated by Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. (KMC). Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. (Kinder Morgan) is required to conduct an integrity investigation of the existing Trans Mountain Pipeline System (TMPL) mainline at a crossing (KP 1036.119) of an unnamed, ephemeral, non-fish bearing watercourse, north of Herrling Island (Attachment 1). This investigation is required as part of Kinder Morgan’s Pipeline Integrity Management Program to ensure compliance with the National Energy Board’s Onshore Pipeline Regulations. As a part of Kinder Morgan’s Integrity Management Program several In Line Inspection technologies are used to ensure the integrity and safety of the pipeline. At this location an In Line Inspection tool identified an anomaly that requires prioritized inspection according to Kinder Morgan’s program requirements (within 30 days of discovery if possible). Kinder Morgan has also reduced the maximum operating pressure in this segment to 80% of the maximum pressure recorded for the past 60 days until this anomaly is inspected and repaired (if required) in accordance with Kinder Morgan’s established process when possible immediate repair conditions are identified. To allow the inspection to proceed within the target schedule it is respectfully requested that the BC Oil and Gas Commission grant Kinder Morgan Canada permission for a prompt inspection. The integrity investigation requires an isolated open-cut excavation of the stream channel to expose the buried pipeline. Ground disturbance is to be confined to the TMPL right-of-way (ROW). The ephemeral watercourse is anticipated to be dry during construction. Impacts to fish habitat and downstream water quality or flows are not anticipated. An Environmental Management Plan has been prepared for implementation during construction. Scott Resource Services Inc. was retained by Kinder Morgan to prepare a Section 11, Water Sustainability Act Authorization application for instream works at this location. Please find enclosed the following information. BCOGC: Water Sustainability Act Section 11 Authorization application Integrity Investigation KP 1036.119 April 6, 2016 1) A Letter of Authorization from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC authorizing Scott Resource Services Inc. to submit and sign applications on behalf of Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC. 2) BC Oil and Gas Commission form “Watercourse Crossing and Works Application Form”. 3) One copy of the report prepared by Scott Resource Services titled Works Plan for a stream crossing required for a Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. integrity investigation of the Trans Mountain Pipeline System (KP 1036.119), Herrling Island, BC.” (April 6, 2016). This report includes selected site photographs and the project’s Environmental Management Plan. 4) Two copies of the Project Plan (Drawing No. ENV_KMC_2000.05_160404 SHEET 1 OF 1). 5) One copy of the email correspondence “160405 Consultative Areas Database Report Confirmation - ePASS 10056100” dated April 5, 2016 between Scott Resource Services and the BC Oil and Gas Commission I trust this is the information that you require at this time. If you have any questions, or require further information, please call the undersigned at (604) 820-1415. Sincerely, SCOTT RESOURCE SERVICES INC Selena Shay, R.P.Bio., B.Sc Project Manager/Senior Biologist c.c. Jason Turner, Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. Doug Barsaloux, Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. Kelvin Stelter, Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. Scott Resource Services Inc. Page 2 of 2 Attachment 1 A Letter of Authorization from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC authorizing Scott Resource Services Inc. to submit and sign applications on behalf of Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC. Attachment 2 BC Oil and Gas Commission form “Watercourse Crossing and Works Application Form” WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS AND WORKS APPLICATION FORM Physical Address: 6534 Airport Road Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 4M6 Mailing Address: OGC, Bag 2, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 2B0 Phone: (250) 794-5200 Date Received FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS REFER TO APPENDIX A OF THE WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS AND WORKS APPLICATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL THIS IS AN AUDITABLE DOCUMENT Application must be submitted under the authority of the Water Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.361, s.11, of the Water Sustainability Act to the Oil and Gas Commission, at the address noted above. Information collected on this application will be used for the public record in accordance with Freedom of Information legislation. COMMISSION USE ONLY A Commission File No.: ADMINISTRATION B Applicant Name: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (Kinder Morgan Canada Inc.) Address: 2700, 300-5th Avenue SW City, Province, Postal Code: Calgary, AB T2P 5J2 Company Contact: Jason Turner, R.P.Bio. Email:[email protected] Phone: 250-371-4017 Referral Company: Scott Resource Services Inc. Email:[email protected] Phone:604-425-1919 Agent Name: Internal File No.:2000.05 APPLICATION INFORMATION C ePASS No.: 10056100 Application Type: New Application Amendment – Commission File No: Area of Activity: North Central South/East South/West Primary Activity File No.: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC, general partner to Trans Mountain Pipeline Primary Activity: Well Facility Geophysical Pipeline NEB Road Other L.P., is regulated by the National Energy Board under Certificates OC-2 and OC-49, as amended. FIRST NATIONS CONSULTATION / ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY NOTICE PACKAGE N/A D Where First Nations consultation is required, ensure the following are attached for First Nations consultation purposes: Aboriginal Consultation Attachments Community Notice KLCN BRFN MLIB Cover letter (two copies for each consultation and notification area affected) KLFN DTFN PRFN Application Form KLMSS DRFN SFN Mapping requirements FLFN FNFN WMFN Additional information Other HRFN Other (list): Consult directly with: Esh-kn-am Cultural Resources Management Services; Siska Indian Band; Cook's Ferry Indian Band; Coldwater Indian Band; Nooaitch Indian Band; Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council; Nicola Tribal Association; Lower Nicola Indian Band; Lytton First Nation; Oregon Jack Creek Indian Band; Spuzzum First Nation; Union Bar First Nations; Chawathil First Nation c/o People of the River Referrals Office; Sto:lo Tribal Council; Soowahlie First Nation c/o People of the River Referrals Office; Seabird Island Band; Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation c/o People of the River Referrals Office; Skawahlook First Nation c/o People of the River Referrals Office; Sto:lo Nation; People of the River Referrals Office; Popkum First Nation; Peters First Nation; Kwaw-Kwaw-Apilt First Nation c/o People of the River Referrals Office; Skwah First Nation c/o People of the River Referrals Office; Cheam First Nation; Cowichan Tribes; Lake Cowichan First Nation; Lyackson First Nation; Penelakut Tribe; Halalt First Nation; Stz'uminus First Nation PROJECT TIMING E Proposed Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) 04/06/2016; works to Proposed Finish Date (MM/DD/YYYY)04/29/2016 commence immediately upon issuance of WSA Authorization Updated: 03-March-2016 Effective: 01-April-2016 Page 1 of 4 LAND OWNERSHIP INFORMATION F Land ownership of the watercourse crossing: Crown Private PROJECT DESCRIPTION G Additional rows may be added below, if required Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. (Kinder Morgan) is required to conduct an integrity investigation of the Trans Mountain Pipeline System (TMPL) mainline at a crossing (KP 1036.119) of an unnamed, ephemeral, non-fish bearing watercourse (S6 riparian classification) on Herrling Island (Attachment 1). As a part of Kinder Morgan’s Integrity Management Program several In Line Inspection technologies are used to ensure the integrity and safety of the pipeline. At this location an In Line Inspection tool identified an anomaly that requires prioritized inspection according to Kinder Morgan’s program requirements (within 30 days of discovery if possible). Kinder Morgan has also reduced the maximum operating pressure in this segment to 80% of the maximum pressure recorded for the past 60 days until this anomaly is inspected and repaired (if required) in accordance with Kinder Morgan’s established process when possible immediate repair conditions are identified. To allow the inspection to proceed within the target schedule it is respectfully requested that the BC Oil and Gas Commission grant Kinder Morgan Canada permission for a prompt inspection. This investigation is required as part of Kinder Morgan’s Pipeline Integrity Management Program to ensure compliance with the National Energy Board’s Onshore Pipeline Regulations. The integrity investigation requires excavation to expose the buried pipeline. Instream works will be conducted by isolated open-cut trench with implementation of a temporary dam and pump bypass to prevent impact to downstream water quality and discharge volumes. Ground disturbance will be confined to the TMPL right-of-way boundaries. The works will result in approximately 1,100 m2