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SARNIA INDUSTRIAL LINE REINFORCEMENT PIPELINE PROJECT DOW TO BLUEWATER: ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT APPENDIX B: CONSULTATION SARNIA INDUSTRIAL LINE REINFORCEMENT PIPELINE PROJECT DOW TO BLUEWATER: ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT APPENDIX B1: PROJECT SUMMARY AND CONTACT LIST Union Gas Limited – Sarnia Expansion Project Summary for Ministry of Energy 1. Introduction This Summary Report has been prepared to provide the Ministry of Energy (“MOE”) with an overview of the Sarnia Expansion Project (“Project”), to support the preparation of a contact list of indigenous communities that may have an interest in the Project. 1.1 Project Overview Union Gas Limited (“Union Gas”) is proposing to expand the capacity of the existing natural gas system in south Sarnia. The existing system expansion is being proposed to increase the available natural gas supply in the south Sarnia area for current and future customers. Due to the complexity of the existing infrastructure in the Sarnia area a proposed route has not yet been developed beyond the identification of a proposed start point and three potential end points. The Project will consist of one or a combination of a pipeline replacement or new pipeline installation between the DOW Valve Site (Start Point) and the Churchill Road Station (End Point). Currently four potential pipeline routes have been identified (Figure 1 and 2) with the preferred route to be identified at a later date following additional design and planning processes. The proposed Project study area includes portions of the City of Sarnia, Aamjiwnaang First Nation, and the Township of St.Clair. A map indicating the Project study area is shown in Figure 1 and 2 (attached). The following co-ordinates are the approximate proposed locations of the take off and end point for the new pipeline: Proposed Locations Latitude Longitude Start Point 42.900854 -82.426075 DOW Valve Site End Point 2 42.932876 -82.427549 Churchill Road Station 2. Regulatory Requirements and Approvals Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) review and approval is required before this project can proceed. As part of that application, an Environmental Review (ER) will be conducted in accordance with the OEB Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario 7th Edition (2016). The ER for this Project is anticipated to be completed and submitted to the OEB as early as December 2018, and the proposed project to be in service by November 2020. Other permits and authorizations for the project will be determined and may be necessary at the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels. 3. Environmental Planning Process The environmental planning process for the Project will be initiated in 2018 by Union Gas, with support provided throughout the process by consultant archaeologists, cultural heritage specialists, and environmental professionals. The following provides a general overview of the environmental planning process for the Project: • Complete an Environmental Report (ER) o Describe the proposed work necessary for the Project; o Describe the procedures that will be followed during construction of the facilities; o Identify potential environmental impacts and recommend measures to minimize those impacts; and o Describe the public consultation opportunities. • Complete all necessary studies and assessments o An Archaeological Assessment will be conducted by a licensed archaeologist in accordance with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) guidelines to identify known or potential archaeological resources within the Project area and will develop an appropriate mitigation plan if required. o A heritage specialist will review the running line for potential cultural heritage landscapes and built heritage resources and will develop an appropriate mitigation plan if required. o A qualified biologist will review the running line for potential species at risk and determine if any species will be impacted by construction activities and will develop an appropriate mitigation plan if required. • Obtain all necessary environmental permits and approvals o Union Gas will work with all relevant governing agencies (i.e. Environment Canada (EC), Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Aamjiwaang First Nation) to obtain any permits and/or approvals should it be necessary. 4. Consultation Consultation is an important part of the environmental planning process and may include discussions with the relevant federal and provincial agencies, municipalities, interested and potentially affected landowners, and interest groups, as well as First Nations and Metis Nations as identified by the MOE. Union Gas will contact with the City of Sarnia, EC, MNRF, DFO and SCRCA to discuss and review the project. Union Gas will also contact landowners along the proposed route. 5. Project Activities The pipeline will be installed using Unions standard construction practices which include grading the site, digging the trench, installing the welded pipeline in the trench, testing the pipeline, and restoring the area to its original condition. 6. Summary and Conclusion The purpose of this report is to provide MOE with preliminary information regarding the Project and acquire a list of Indigenous communities that may be interested in providing feedback during the project planning process. Field work and data collection will be undertaken to determine the potential effects of this Project during the construction, and operation phases. 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