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APPENDIX A Pipeline Environmental Protection Plan
Report No.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
October 2014
Prepared for:
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.
450 – 1st Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 5H1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 2.0 PURPOSE ...... 3 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN ORGANIZATION ...... 4 3.1 Organization ...... 4 3.2 Environmental Setting ...... 5 3.3 Non-routine Mitigation ...... 5 3.4 Extent and Limits of the EPP ...... 5 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ...... 7 5.0 NOTIFICATION OF CONCERNED PARTIES ...... 13 6.0 CONSTRUCTION PREPARATION ...... 14 7.0 PROJECT SPECIFIC PROTECTION MEASURES ...... 16 7.1 Resource Specific Protection Measures ...... 16 7.2 Additional Project-Specific Protection Measures ...... 22 8.0 PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION ...... 24 8.1 General Environmental Protection Measures ...... 24 8.2 Clearing and Disposal ...... 26 8.3 Topsoil Salvage and Grading ...... 28 8.4 Watercourse Crossings ...... 31 8.5 Pipe Activities (Trenching, Stringing, Bending, Coating, Lowering-In) ...... 91 8.6 Backfill ...... 93 8.7 Pressure Testing ...... 94 8.8 Clean-up and Reclamation ...... 95 9.0 POST-CONSTRUCTION MONITORING ...... 100
LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 PROJECT LOCATION ...... 6
LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 RESOURCE-SPECIFIC MITIGATION TABLE ...... 20 TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT ...... 38
LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX 1A EMERGENCY CONTACTS ...... 102 APPENDIX 1B CONTACTS ...... 103 APPENDIX 1C APPROVALS/PERMITS POTENTIALLY REQUIRED FOR PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT ...... 107 APPENDIX 1D TYPICAL DRAWINGS ...... 109 APPENDIX 1E CONTINGENCY PLANS ...... 145 APPENDIX 1F MANAGEMENT PLANS ...... 146 APPENDIX 1G FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OPERATIONAL STATEMENTS ...... 147 APPENDIX 1H MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL PLANS AND ZONING BY-LAWS ...... 148
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1.0 INTRODUCTION This Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) outlines environmental protection measures to avoid or reduce potential adverse effects during construction of the Eastern Mainline Pipeline Project (the Project), proposed by TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada, the Company).
The Project is located in southeastern Ontario and follows the existing TransCanada pipeline right-of-way (ROW) for the Canadian Mainline, which roughly parallels the northwest side of Highway 401. The Project involves the construction and operation of a new buried pipeline and related components to transport natural gas. The pipeline is approximately 245 kilometres (km) in length and has a 914 millimetre (mm) (36 inch) outside diameter (OD) (nominal pipe size (NPS) 36) and four distinct sections. Related components include 15 valve sites and new compressor unit additions at five existing compressor stations (co-located) along the route. The Project will extend from TransCanada’s Mainline Valve (MLV) 132 near the City of Markham, east to MLV 145A of the Canadian Mainline near the community of Iroquois in the Township of South Dundas.
The Project footprint required for construction consists of both permanent ROW and temporary workspace (TWS). The Project generally requires a construction ROW of 42 metres (m); however, this ROW width will vary based on site-specific factors. To the extent possible, TransCanada has aligned and overlapped the Project along the Canadian Mainline ROW or other linear disturbances such as pipelines, roads and electrical power lines, to reduce the requirement for new permanent ROW. The Project parallels existing disturbance considered contiguous by the National Energy Board (NEB) (i.e., parallel to an electrical transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, railway or all-season public highway) for approximately 195 km or 79.4 percent (%) of the ROW. In addition to the permanent ROW, the Project footprint includes TWS at staging areas, side bends, highway, railway, road, pipeline and watercourse crossings, where grading is necessary, and at other locations to accommodate safe pipeline construction activities.
Temporary infrastructure, such as access, stockpile sites and contractor yards will be required during construction. Some new permanent access may be required for pipeline operations. New electrical power transmission lines and facilities constructed, owned and operated by third party power providers might also be required to operate the new compressor unit additions and cathodic protection sites. Design, construction and operation of the pipeline will be in compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
This EPP outlines environmental protection measures during construction and operations of the pipeline and related components including valve sites and temporary infrastructure required for the Project. Separate EPPs have been prepared for the construction of new and modified compression facilities co-located at five existing compressor stations along the ROW.
The EPP is written in construction specification format and should be read in conjunction with the Environmental Alignment Sheets (Appendix C of the Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment [ESA]), as well as the Eastern Mainline Compressor Stations EPP. This EPP provides Project-related environmental mitigation measures and commitments to be addressed during the detailed pipeline engineering design, construction and post-construction reclamation phases.
The EPP is based on:
• TransCanada’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Commitment;
• TransCanada’s HSE Management System;
• feedback obtained through consultation and engagement;
• results of the biophysical field programs;
• commitments made in the ESA; and,
• professional experience.
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Revisions to the EPP may occur as a result of:
• results of supplemental studies;
• commitments made during the regulatory review process including information requests (IRs);
• National Energy Board (NEB) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Conditions; and,
• engagement programs with Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders.
Subject to regulatory approvals, pipeline construction is scheduled to commence in Q2 2016 with the pipeline scheduled to be in-service, and the operations phase to commence at the end of Q1 2017. Clean-up and post-construction reclamation of disturbed portions of the ROW will be conducted immediately following construction, or as soon as weather, ground and seasonal conditions allow.
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2.0 PURPOSE The purpose of the EPP is to describe the environmental mitigation measures and commitments to be carried out by the Company, their Contractor(s) and subcontractors during construction of the Project to avoid or minimize potential impacts. The EPP includes both general and site-specific environmental protection measures which have been developed based on past project experience, input from stakeholders and regulators during public consultation, and current industry best management practices where they are applicable to the Project activities.
Specifically, the EPP:
• outlines environmental protection measures related to Project activities;
• provides instructions for carrying out construction activities to minimize negative environmental effects; and,
• serves as reference information to the construction staff and personnel to support decision making and provide links to more detailed information.
Following completion of construction, this EPP will be used as a guide during Project operation.
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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN ORGANIZATION This section provides an overview of the organization and scope of the EPP.
3.1 Organization The EPP addresses the construction mitigation and reclamation of the Project. A large portion of environmental protection measures are standard across all TransCanada projects. Additional Project specific measures are identified in Section 7.0 of the EPP.
The EPP applies to all Project areas including the pipeline ROW, TWS, permanent and temporary access roads, staging areas, stockpile sites, and construction yards.
Environmental protection measures are identified under the headings below in accordance with the progression of construction activities, and are intended to be read in conjunction with the Environmental Alignment Sheets. The Environmental Alignment Sheets identify specific locations where mitigation measures will be applied.
The EPP is intended to provide the Company and their Contractor(s) and subcontractors’ personnel with an understanding of the general environmental setting of the Project, extent and limitations of the EPP, specific or unique mitigation measures of the Project, general mitigation measures or best management practices that are typically applied to a pipeline project and generally reflect the sequences of construction of a pipeline project.
Sections 1 to 3 outline the purpose and organization of the EPP, place the EPP in context with respect to geographic location and identifies where information can be found in the EPP.
Section 4 "Environmental Compliance" provides information about the tools and process to facilitate compliance with all regulatory approvals, permits, commitments and specific requirements of the EPP.
Section 5 "Notification of Concerned Parties" provides details on specific activities to be followed to ensure all relevant stakeholders are properly notified of Project activities before the commencement of construction.
Section 6 "Construction Preparation" outlines activities to clearly delineate the boundaries of approved work areas and to ensure environmentally sensitive features are properly identified prior to any ground disturbance. Proper identification avoids potential impacts to resource features and ensures that the Company and its Contractors are aware of the limits of the approved work areas.
Section 7 "Project Specific Protection Measures" outlines procedures to be undertaken to protect environmental and cultural features that were identified pursuant to the environmental assessment or that are unique to the Project. Information in Section 7 is documented and displayed on the Environmental Alignment Sheets (Appendix C of the ESA).
Section 8 "Pipeline Construction" outlines the environmental protection measures associated with general pipeline construction, topsoil handling, strippings salvage, grading, water crossings, pipe installation activities, backfill, pressure testing, and clean-up and reclamation activities that will be executed. These measures are applicable to the construction of the pipeline, access roads and other Project-related facilities.
Section 9 "Post-Construction Monitoring" outlines activities to take place once construction and post-construction reclamation activities have been completed to evaluate the success of reclamation activities, compliance with commitments and the stability of the disturbed lands.
Appendices to the EPP include drawings, Project contacts, contingency plans and management plans to support the specific mitigation measures identified in the EPP and provide guidance to decision making processes should conditions arise that require implementation of contingency measures.
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3.2 Environmental Setting The Project is located in southeastern Ontario, extending from the existing MLV 132 near the City of Markham, Ontario, to the existing MLV 145A near the community of Iroquois in the Township of South Dundas. The Project will include approximately 245 km of 914 mm (NPS 36) of natural gas pipeline and related components along TransCanada’s existing Canadian Mainline (Figure 1). The pipeline will parallel existing ROWs for the majority of its length (79.4% of its length).
Approximately 73.4% of the proposed route is on lands designated for agricultural land use. Specific agricultural land uses crossed by the route include grain and vegetable farming, grazing, pasture and hay systems, fallow agricultural land, market gardens and orchards. The remaining land use is recreational, forestry and urban/industrial. The Project will primarily traverse agricultural and forest soils.
The route crosses 264 potential water features. Of the potential crossings, more than 50% are considered to have cold or coolwater habitat with a general restricted activity period from October 1 to June 30 (B. Bergman, MNRF, 2014, pers. comm.). The remaining watercourses are considered to have warm water habitat with restricted activity periods from approximately April 1 to June 30 (B. Bergman, MNRF, 2014, pers. comm.).
The Project crosses a number of watercourses that contains sport fish such as trout and salmon. These watercourses are used as recreational fisheries at specific times of the year.
Approximately 71.6 ha of wetlands are crossed by the Project footprint. The dominant wetland types traversed by the route are swamps and marshes. Approximately 9.4 ha of the wetlands are considered Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW) based on evaluation according to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES).
3.3 Non-routine Mitigation Non-routine mitigation measures have been developed for areas which require special attention regarding the protection of environmental resources. All non-routine measures are identified on the Environmental Alignment Sheets (refer to Appendix C of the ESA) and in Section 7.0 of the EPP.
3.4 Extent and Limits of the EPP Contents of the EPP apply to pipeline construction under non-frozen and frozen ground conditions in the event of schedule delays. There may also be a need to revise specific measures as a result of on-going consultation and landowner discussions or to address unforeseen site-specific conditions that may arise during construction. If this were to occur, the Company will resolve the issue with the Project Manager, the Construction Manager, the Environmental Inspector and the Environmental Advisor in consultation with the appropriate regulators, as required. The resolution and/or revision will be documented and communicated to the appropriate parties.
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Introduction Environmental compliance is facilitated through sharing of information, providing orientation/training, hiring qualified staff and providing onsite inspection of activities through a proactive and adaptive inspection program.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to ensure that:
• the Company, its authorized representatives, Contractor(s) and subcontractors are aware of relevant environmental regulatory requirements;
• processes are in-place that allow the Company, its authorized representatives, Contractor(s) and subcontractors to access Project environmental information to aid in decision making at the field level; and,
• Environmental Inspectors assigned to the Project are qualified and properly trained.
Specific Measures
Activity Preparation Measures
Approvals and 1. Obtain all necessary licenses and approvals before the commencement of Licenses construction. The Company, its authorized representatives, Contractor(s), and subcontractors, will comply with all conditions as presented to the Company on permits, approvals, licences, certificates and Project-specific management plans. Resolve any inconsistencies between permit conditions and contract documents as they arise. Information Sharing 2. The Environmental Inspector(s) and the Environmental Advisor will facilitate the transfer of environmental information and information updates to all Company field staff and the Contractor in a timely manner. 3. Keep a complete set of Environmental Alignment Sheets and documents at each construction field office. EPP and Distribution 4. Provide controlled copies of the EPP and associated environmental documents to all key Project construction and Contractor staff members during construction. 5. The EPP serves as the construction guide for environmental issues and commitments and includes all pertinent environmental information from the ESA. Environmental 6. The Environmental Alignment Sheets provide information regarding Alignment Sheets environmental requirements and serve as detail to the Construction Alignment Sheets. ESA Reports and 7. Provide all Contractor and Project inspection staff with relevant results of Preconstruction preconstruction surveys to identify known locations of environmentally Surveys sensitive features. Indicate specific mitigation for 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 locations for any post-construction monitoring (PCM) requirements.
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Landowner Line List 8. Review landowner requests as they appear on the landowner line list, or as they arise in the field to ensure conformance with the environmental commitments.
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Industry Guidelines, • Industry Guidelines, Regulations and Codes of Practice (COPs) have been Regulations and considered in the creation of the EPP. This includes but is not limited to: Codes of Practice Federal • Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (SC 1999) and Schedules and Regulations; • Department of Transport Act (RSC 1985) and Regulations; • Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act (SC 1991) and Regulations; • Fisheries Act (RSC 1985) and Regulations and Operational Statements; o Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (2013a); o Ontario Operational Statement for High-Pressure Directional Drilling (DFO 2007); • Explosives Act (RSC 1985) and Regulations; • Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (SC 1994) and Schedules and Regulations; • National Energy Board Act (RSC 1985) and Regulations and Guidance Notes; • Navigation Protection Act (RSC 1985) and Schedule and Regulations; • Species at Risk Act (SC 2002) and Schedules and Regulations; • Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (SC 1992) and Schedules and Regulations; and, • Other Operational Statements included in Appendix 1G. Provincial • Clean Water Act, 2006 (SO 2006) and Regulations; o General (O. Reg. 287/07) • Conservation Authority Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; o Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alternations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 148/06); o Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alternations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 97/04); o Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alternations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 168/06); o Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alternations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 163/06); o Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alternations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 166/06); o Quinte Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alternations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 319/09); o South Nation River Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 170/06);
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Industry Guidelines, • Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; Regulations and • Endangered Species Act, 2007 (SO 2007) and Schedules and Codes of Practice Regulations; (cont’d) • Environmental Protection Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; o Spill Prevention and Contingency Plans (O. Reg 224/07); o Waste Management Regulation (O. Reg. 347); • Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 (SO 1997) and Scheduled and Regulations; • Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (SO 1997) and Regulations; o Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 231/07); • Forest Fire Protection Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; • Highway Traffic Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; • Occupational Health and Safety Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; • Ontario Heritage Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; • Ontario Water Resources Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; o Water Taking (O.Reg. 387/04); • Pesticides Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; • Public Lands Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; • Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act (RSO 1990) and Regulations; • Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (SO 2000); o Fuel Oil (O. Reg. 213/01); o Liquid Fuels (O. Reg. 217/01); o Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems (O. Reg. 210/01); and, • Weed Control Act (RFO 1990) and Regulations. Municipal • By-laws that might be applicable include Tree Cutting, Open Air Burning, Noise and/or Idling restrictions. Other • Canadian Standards Association Standard Z662, Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems (CSA Z662); • Guideline: Planning Horizontal Directional Drilling for Pipeline Construction (CAPP 2004); • Guidelines for the Reclamation of Pipeline Rights-of-way (CPA 1990); • Interim Guidelines for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) under Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way (Union Pacific 2013); • Liquid Fuels Handing Code (TSSA 2007); and, • Pipeline Associated Watercourse Crossings, 4th Edition (CAPP, CEPA 2012).
Environmental 9. The Environmental Inspector(s) hired for the Project is required to have Inspectors experience in environmental inspection and/or planning. The Environmental Qualifications Inspector(s) will have an understanding of pipeline construction techniques and take a preventative approach to environmental issues. In addition, the Environmental Inspector(s) will be supported by appropriate Resource Specialists who have expertise in the particular issues associated with the Project and who will be available onsite or consulted, as required.
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Environmental 10. The Environmental Inspector’s main responsibility is to ensure that all Inspection environmental commitments, undertakings and conditions of authorizations Responsibilities are met and that work is completed in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and Company policies, procedures and specifications in the most efficient and effective way possible. 11. Other responsibilities of the Environmental Inspector(s) include: • providing expert advice and guidance on major decisions or courses of action to deal with major environmental conditions; • reporting any spills in accordance with federal and/or provincial regulations and advising Company management on the clean-up and disposal of the material and any affected soils or vegetation; • monitoring delivery of environmental orientation presentations to the Company, regulatory, and Contractor staff, as directed by the Construction Manager and the Environmental Advisor; • preparing daily reports; • preparing, collecting, organizing, and disseminating all environmentally- related information and documentation that arises during construction; • liaising with appropriate government agencies; • supervising the environmental Resource Specialists that may be required to support the Project; • organizing onsite meetings as the need arises, to address site-specific issues; • participating in discussions with landowners/occupants, as requested by the land representative and the Construction Manager; • reviewing construction methodologies with the Project team; and, • collecting environmental information throughout construction for documentation and project reporting. Project Training 12. Develop and implement an environmental orientation program to ensure that and Orientation all personnel working on the construction of the Project are informed of the environmental requirements and sensitivities. 13. Hire the Environmental Inspector(s) before the commencement of construction with sufficient lead time to enable training and participation in the orientation of other construction staff, as well as sufficient onsite time to facilitate review of environmentally sensitive aspects of the Project. 14. The Environmental Inspector(s) will be briefed by the Environmental Advisor on the environmentally sensitive aspects of the Project, and the environmental processes and agreements that have taken place to date. 15. The Environmental Inspector(s) will review all Project-related information.
16. The Environmental Inspector(s) will ensure an environmental orientation program is presented to all Construction Activity Inspection Staff and Contractor staff. Non-Compliances 17. The Environmental Inspector(s) will be notified by the responsible person and Resolution onsite when non-compliance is identified and it will be his/her responsibility to contact the Construction Manager. If the Construction Manager is not available during a non-compliance situation, the Environmental Inspector(s) has the authority to modify work procedures or initiate work stoppage.
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Non-Compliances 18. The Construction Manager will make a determination to either modify the and Resolution work practice or shut the activity down until corrective actions are determined (cont’d) and implemented. The Environmental Inspector will assist in this decision making process. 19. If the work is shut-down, it will resume only when corrective actions have been developed and approved by the Company. Once approved by the Company, the Contractor will inform the work crew and work will proceed following the corrective action plan. 20. The Environmental Inspector(s) are responsible for documenting all procedure modifications and environmental non-compliances.
Change Management During the course of construction it may be necessary to modify or create new procedures to address site conditions not anticipated in the EPP. This procedure outlines the process to be followed.
Activity Preparation Measures
Modifications 21. Contact the Environmental Inspector(s) if site conditions warrant a change in procedure that has environmental implications. 22. Develop the modification to the procedure in co-operation with the Construction Manager, Environmental Inspector(s), and the Company's Project Management Team. 23. The modification to the procedure will include the following: • description of the modification; • location; • rationale for change; • environmental criteria reviewed as part of modification request; • consideration of environmental objectives; • equivalent or approved standard of mitigation; • additional environmental protection measures required; • site sketch or photo documentation; and, • sign-off by the Construction Manager, Environmental Inspector(s), Environmental Advisor and/or Project Manager.
24. Discuss changes to an existing procedure with the appropriate regulatory agencies, as necessary, and seek the appropriate authorization should the revised procedures require further regulatory approval. If the modification meets the environmental objectives, and there is no specific regulatory approval required for the change, no additional discussions with regulatory agencies are necessary. 25. Document the resolution and/or revision and communicate it to the appropriate parties.
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5.0 NOTIFICATION OF CONCERNED PARTIES
Introduction Notification of the construction schedule and timing of specific construction activities will facilitate awareness of upcoming activities, and allow landowners, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to plan as appropriate for construction activities in their area.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to ensure that:
• interruptions to other land use activities are minimized during construction of the Project;
• affected stakeholders are aware of Project activities; and,
• communication is maintained with relevant regulatory agencies throughout construction.
Specific Measures
Contacts Measures
Federal, Provincial 1. Inform all appropriate federal and provincial resource agencies and interested and Municipal municipal officials of the Project developments as warranted. Agencies Landowners and 2. Notify all landowners and lessees along the route of the intended Project Lessees schedule before the start of construction to prevent or reduce impacts to their operations or activities. Aboriginal 3. Provide Aboriginal Communities with the proposed construction schedule and Communities pipeline route maps. Trappers 4. Notify registered trappers at least two weeks prior to construction.
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6.0 CONSTRUCTION PREPARATION
Introduction The following measures will be implemented by the Company's Contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) before the initiation of ground disturbance activities.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to ensure that:
• all resources are properly identified and marked in the field before the initiation of ground disturbance to avoid or minimize potential Project effects;
• the construction ROW is properly delineated to prevent inadvertent trespass; and,
• all access to and from the work sites are properly marked to maintain safety and environmental compliance.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures
Staking 1. To prevent inadvertent trespass, stake the ROW, staging areas and TWS to clearly delineate all boundaries. 2. Mark and locate all foreign lines and cables using One-Call services before the start of construction to ensure the safety of the workers and public. Environmental 3. Clearly mark all sensitive resources identified on the Environmental Alignment Resource Sheets and environmental tables (Table 1 and 2) within the immediate vicinity Delineation of the ROW before the start of clearing. Following clearing, markings will be installed to delineate the sensitive resources. 4. Supplement markings with signage after clearing. 5. The Environmental Inspector(s) will confirm the accuracy of all environmentally sensitive resource locations, and will ensure fencing is maintained during construction. 6. The Environmental Inspector(s) will identify and notify the Contractor of the appropriate locations for wildlife gaps. Access Delineation 7. Clearly delineate areas that have access restrictions. Restrict access to essential construction personnel only. Direct all other personnel to the ROW via alternate access routes. Hot Line Exposure/ 8. Salvage topsoil prior to exposing hot lines. Hydrovac 9. Empty the hydrovac truck onto subsoil at approved locations (e.g., at road crossings where the topsoil has been stripped). Ensure that hydrovac material is contained within the designated release area (i.e., will not migrate to a waterbody or onto topsoil). Refer to the Hydrovac Cutting Handling Plan (Appendix 1F).
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Grade Plan 10. The Contractor shall provide a preliminary ROW grade plan prior to the commencement of construction. The grade plan will be reviewed by the Environmental Inspector(s) to ensure environmental resources are not compromised as a result of grading. 11. Obtain approval for additional TWS required for storage of grade or ditch spoil during construction from the Environmental Inspector(s) and Construction Manager before disturbance.
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7.0 PROJECT SPECIFIC PROTECTION MEASURES
7.1 Resource Specific Protection Measures
Introduction This section of the EPP describes the specific mitigation measures that will be used on the Project to protect sensitive environmental features as identified in the ESA. All specific resource protection measures are marked on the Environmental Alignment Sheets and entered in the Resource-Specific Mitigation Table (Table 1). Topsoil depth and handling procedures are indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets. Watercourse crossing requirements are provided in Table 2 and in Section 8.4 of the EPP, and are indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• identify and protect biophysical and cultural resources identified in the ESA; and,
• where avoidance of wetlands is not technically or economically feasible, to implement construction and reclamation mitigation measures to minimize disturbance to wetlands and to allow affected wetlands to return to full functionality following temporary disturbance.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures
Signage 1. Post signs to clearly identify sensitive environmental features to ensure they are protected. See the Environmental Alignment Sheets as well as Table 1 and Table 2 for a listing of sensitive environmental features located along the pipeline ROW. Water Wells 2. Provide owners of shallow domestic wells located within 200 m of the Project the option to participate in a water well monitoring program prior to construction to determine preconstruction quality and quantity conditions. 3. Avoid groundwater dewatering and diversion or disruption of sensitive groundwater recharge areas; dewater only when necessary for pipe installation and trench inspection. 4. If blasting causes disturbance (i.e., increased turbidity) within a water supply well, continue pumping well until disturbance is removed or allow time for re-suspended particles to settle out. Hydrology 5. If springs and groundwater are encountered, the Company will review the area and determine the appropriate mitigation. 6. Leave gaps in windrows at obvious drainages, on sidehill terrain and wherever seepage occurs to reduce interference with natural drainage patterns. Wildlife 7. Discuss wildlife issues that are identified during construction as necessary between the Environmental Inspector(s), Wildlife Resource Specialists and the appropriate regulatory agencies. 8. If wildlife or livestock are discovered in the trench, or in association with any other activity or facility, report to the Environmental Inspector(s) who will contact the applicable regulatory agencies, as required. In the case of livestock, the land agent assigned to the Project will contact the landowner.
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Wildlife (cont’d) 9. In the event of clearing or construction activities within the restricted activity period (RAP) for for raptors (March 1 to August 1) or migratory birds (March 25 to August 28 [Environment Canada 2014]), conduct nest sweeps to identify any active nests. 10. During construction, if an active nest, burrow or den is discovered during clearing, the contractor will suspend the work near the site, flag off the area and contact the Environmental Inspector. 11. Install amphibian and reptile exclusion fencing as directed by the Environmental Inspector. 12. When constructing in wetlands, a qualified biologist will survey the wetland area for sign of amphibians or reptiles prior to site disturbance. If amphibians or reptiles are identified, they will be rescued and relocated. 13. Project personnel are not permitted to hunt or fish on the work site. 14. Do not harass or feed wildlife or livestock. Do not permit construction personnel to have dogs on the ROW. Firearms are not permitted in Project vehicles, on the ROW, or at associated Project facilities. In addition, prohibit the recreational use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or snowmobiles by construction personnel on the ROW. Report any incidents with nuisance wildlife or collisions with wildlife to the appropriate regulatory agency and the local police detachment, if applicable. 15. To reduce the potential for vehicle collisions, follow applicable traffic, road-use and safety laws and abide by provincial and local speed limits. 16. If fencing is installed along the pipeline ROW following construction, consider using wildlife-friendly fences for ungulates and other wildlife. Listed or Sensitive 17. If listed or sensitive species are identified during construction of the Project, Species implement the Wildlife Species of Concern Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). 18. Report sightings of sensitive or species at risk to the Environmental Inspector(s). Specific protection measures may be implemented and the sighting will be recorded. Wildlife, Livestock 19. Leave gaps in windrows (i.e., grubbing piles, topsoil, grade spoil, rollback) and and Vehicle strung pipe at obvious drainages and wildlife trails, and to allow for livestock Passage and vehicle passage across the ROW. Locations where wildlife gaps are appropriate will be determined in the field by the Environmental Inspector(s). Gaps should align. 20. Gaps on agricultural land will accommodate the width of machinery the landowner intends to use. Such gaps will be identified on the Construction Alignment Sheets; otherwise, they may be located during construction at the request of landowners. Rare Plants/ 21. If previously unidentified rare plants or rare ecological communities are found Rare Ecological on the ROW prior to construction, implement the Plant Species and Ecological Communities Communities of Concern Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). 22. Clearly mark identified rare plant locations before the start of ROW preparation and construction. 23. Review mitigation of rare plants/rare ecological communities with Contractor personnel in advance of construction to ensure there is full understanding of the
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Rare Plants/ 24. In cases where minimizing or realigning the ROW is not feasible, one of the Rare Ecological following measures will be implemented: Communities • (cont’d) establish a temporary cover or protective matting, such as geotextile fabricpads or swamp mats, over the existing rare vegetation community to reduce disturbance from construction activities that might otherwise compact or scour the area; • restore surface drainage patterns to pre-construction conditions as much as practical, including smoothing areas with vehicle ruts, erosion gullies or where the trench has settled; or, • bore beneath the community, if practical, particularly if associated with an adjacent road or watercourse bore. 25. Avoid blasting in alvar communities to the extent possible. Use of Herbicides 26. 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. 27. 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 appropriate regulatory agency. Weeds and 28. All equipment must arrive at the Project site clean and free of soil or vegetative Clubroot Disease debris. Equipment will be inspected by the Environmental Inspector(s), or designate, and if deemed to be in appropriate condition will be identified with a suitable marker or tag. Any equipment which arrives in a dirty condition shall not be allowed on the ROW until it has been cleaned. 29. Ensure equipment that is brought to site is sanitized by misting with a weak disinfectant solution (i.e., 1-2% bleach) prior to its arrival in order to minimize the potential for spread of clubroot disease, where clubroot is identified as potentially occuring. 30. Post signs at areas identified as having noxious weed infestations prior to start of construction. 31. Conduct shovel and sweep or compressed air cleaning before moving equipment from any locations identified as having a noxious weed infestation. 32. Strip topsoil from the full ROW on lands where localized weed infestations are encountered. Store soil piles containing noxious weeds separately to prevent mixing with the surrounding soil during re-grading and final clean-up. 33. Monitor topsoil piles for weed growth during the course of construction and implement corrective measures (e.g., spraying, hand pulling) to avoid infestation when warranted. 34. Record locations of equipment weed cleaning sites and monitor during the following growing season. 35. Additional mitigation to reduce weed growth and spread may be warranted if strippings replacement is delayed due to construction scheduling. Wetlands 36. Construct wetland crossings in accordance with the conditions of activity approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and the conservation authority. 37. Reduce the removal of vegetation in wetlands to the extent possible.
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Wetlands (cont’d) 38. Conduct ground level cutting/mowing/mulching of wetland vegetation instead of grubbing. The method of removal of wetland vegetation is subject to approval by the Company. 39. Salvage and store the wetland organic layer separately from upland topsoil. 40. Direct grading away from wetlands. 41. Reduce grading within the wetland boundary. Do not use TWS within the boundaries of a wetland, unless required for site specific purposes. TWS within the boundary of a wetland must be approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). 42. Prevent ground disturbance by using a protective layer such as matting or biodegradable geotextile and clay ramps between wetland root/seed bed and construction equipment. 43. Use ditch plugs or similar water control structures in the trench at either end of wetland crossings where there is the potential of water migration along the trench. as a result of changes to wetland soil permeability and immediately adjacent upland soil permeability. 44. Replace trench material as soon as possible, and re-establish preconstruction contours within wetland boundary to ensure cross ROW drainage. 45. Install berms, cross ditches and/or silt fences between wetlands and disturbed areas when deemed necessary by the Environmental Inspector(s). 46. Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation (i.e., do not seed wetland areas). Air Quality 47. The drop height of the soil during trench excavation will be kept to a minimum to maximize the efficiency of the construction and reduce fugitive dust. 48. Use vehicles that are compliant with Tier 2 emission standards. 49. Use low sulphur diesel (15 ppmw) in vehicles where practical. 50. Leave vegetation and cover intact until just prior to construction in a given cosntruction segment to help reduce fugitive dust emissions. 51. Implement best management practices to reduce fugitive dust. Heritage and 52. TransCanada will obtain a compliance letter for the Project under the Ontario Archaeological Heritage Act from the appropriate regulatory agency before construction begins. Resources 53. Comply with any conditions associated with approvals or clearances granted by the MTCS under the Ontario Heritage Act for protection of archaeological resources, including under water archaeological resources. 54. If heritage or archaeological resources (e.g., arrow heads, modified bone, pottery fragments, fossils) not previously identified are found on the ROW or facility site during construction, follow conditions outlined in the Heritage Resource Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). 55. Prohibit the collection of heritage and archaeological resources by Project personnel.
Traditional Land 56. If a traditional land use (TLU) site not previously identified is found on the ROW Use Resources during construction, follow conditions outlined in the Traditional Land Use Sites Discovery Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E).
Table 1 summarizes the unique resource-specific protection measures required for the Project, and will be updated to reflect the results of field surveys being conducted for the Project.
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TABLE 1 RESOURCE-SPECIFIC MITIGATION TABLE
Timing Windows and/or Regulatory Location(a) Issue Guidelines Mitigation Comments WILDLIFE – GENERAL All locations with Fish species at RAP September 15 • Construct within specified in-water timing potential habitat; risk to July 1 (Redside windows to the extent possible. refer to Dace) • No construction activity will occur within Environmental the RAP for any watercourse crossing Alignment Sheets unless: • it is dry or frozen to the bottom at the time of construction; • trenchless techniques are employed; or, • approval from the appropriate regulatory agency is obtained. All locations with Potential for March to August • If listed or sensitive species are identified potential habitat; amphibian during construction of the Project, refer to species at risk implement the Wildlife Species of Concern Environmental Discovery Plan (Appendix 1E). Alignment Sheets • Report sightings of sensitive or species at risk to the Environmental Inspector(s). Specific protection measures may be implemented and the sighting will be recorded. • Conduct supplemental surveys prior to construction. • All mitigation measures recommended for all wildlife and wildlife habitat potential issues listed in Section 7.2 are also applicable to species at risk. All locations with Potential for Raptor: March 1 • If listed or sensitive species are identified potential habitat, bird species at and August 1 during construction of the Project, refer to risk Migratory birds: implement the Wildlife Species of Concern Environmental Potential for March 25 to August Discovery Plan (Appendix 1E). Alignment Sheets migratory birds 28 (Environment • Report sightings of sensitive or species at Canada 2014) risk to the Environmental Inspector(s). Specific protection measures may be implemented and the sighting will be recorded. • Where clearing or construction activities are planned during the migratory bird restricted activity period (RAP), a migratory bird nest sweep will be conducted unless the area has been pre-cleared to prior to March 25. • In the event a nest is identified within the Project footprint, the status of the nest will be confirmed. • In the event an active nest is discovered, mitigation will be developed in consultation with the appropriate regulatory agency. • All mitigation measures recommended for all wildlife and wildlife habitat potential issues listed in Section 7.2 are also applicable to species at risk.
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Timing Windows and/or Regulatory Location(a) Issue Guidelines Mitigation Comments All locations with Potential for Species-specific • If listed or sensitive species are identified potential habitat, reptile species during construction of the Project, refer to at risk implement the Wildlife Species of Concern Environmental Discovery Plan (Appendix 1E). Alignment Sheets • Report sightings of sensitive or species at risk to the Environmental Inspector(s). Specific protection measures may be implemented and the sighting will be recorded. • All mitigation measures recommended for all wildlife and wildlife habitat potential issues listed in Section 7.2 are also applicable to species at risk. WETLANDS – GENERAL Harmony-Farewell Provincially None • Consult with the MNRF, conservation Iroquois Beach Significant authority and/or municipality, and obtain a Wetland Complex Wetlands permit if necessary, prior to commencing Cold Creek Shiloh to (PSW) construction activities in a PSW. Wooler Wetland • As a part of the Post Construction Millhaven Creek Monitoring Program, develop and implement a wetland habitat post- Cold Creek Wetland construction monitoring program in Complex accordance with the EPP Section 9.0. Shelter Valley Complex Graham Creek Headwater Wetland Complex Wiltse Creek Marsh
(a) The details provided in this table will be updated to reflect the results of field surveys being conducted for the Project.
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7.2 Additional Project-Specific Protection Measures
Introduction This section of the EPP describes the specific mitigation measures that are unique to the Project, in addition to the resource specific measures outlined in Table 1. These specific mitigation measures are summarized in Table 2 and are defined by Project activities.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• identify mitigation measures relevant to the Project area and unique circumstances of the Project; and,
• ensure that unique Project mitigation measures are easily identifiable and clearly understood by the Company, its representatives, Contractors(s), and sub-contractor(s).
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Site Preparation, 1. Where the Project footprint is contiguous with existing TransCanada facilities, Construction and use the existing adjacent ROW for topsoil and subsoil storage where safely Decommissioning/ available to do so. If agreements can be reached, use third-party pipeline Abandonment ROW for temporarily storing topsoil and subsoil. Crossings of 2. Where an open-cut construction technique is required, limit the duration of all Navigable Waters in-stream work (e.g., 1-2 days) to minimize the adverse effects on the navigational use of the water body. 3. To the extent possible, avoid installing temporary access across navigable waters. Access the construction site from either side. 4. Where vehicle access across a navigable waterway is required, consider navigational use in the design of the crossing structure (e.g., clearance between the structure and the surface of the water) to the extent possible and/or as may be required by the Navigation Protection Act (NPA) and the NEB. 5. If vehicle access across the water body is required, remove the structure as soon as possible after pipeline installation. Pressure Testing 6. Temporary water supply lines (if used) will be free of leaks to minimize water requirements. 7. Obtain an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) prior to discharging hydrostatic test water to a surface water body, as required and conduct water quality monitoring as/if specified. Traffic Management 8. All Project traffic will adhere to the Project’s Traffic Control Management Plan (Appendix 1F). Emergency 9. Appropriate spill equipment will be maintained at all work sites, in accordance Response with the Chemical and Waste Management Plan (Appendix 1F). 10. An impervious tarp will be placed underneath equipment/vehicles and spill prevention, containment and clean-up materials will be available when servicing equipment/vehicles with the potential for accidental spills (e.g., oil changes and servicing of hydraulic systems). 11. If on site fuel tanks are installed, appropriate containment measures (i.e., a lined berm or other form of secondary containment) will be installed to contain
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Emergency 12. All motorized equipment will carry a fully charged fire extinguisher as per the Response Fire Suppression Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). (continued) General 13. Should construction activity extend outside of daylight hours, TransCanada will take appropriate measures, including adequate site lighting, maintenance of vehicle lights, and safe driving education for workers in an effort to mitigate potential traffic accidents. 14. Obtain crossing agreements for all third-party utilities. The conditions and limitations of those agreements will be adhered to. 15. Exhaust and engine systems of equipment will be in good working condition and undercarriages will be inspected periodically to ensure that grasses do not accumulate. Vehicles will not be left idling for extended periods of time nor will they park on tall grass when the fire hazard is high. Noise 16. Comply with municipal by-laws and the MOECC Model Municipal Noise Control Bylaw (i.e., NPC-115). Clean-up and 17. Consult with the landowner for reclamation in agricultural areas. Reclamation 18. Use bio-stabilization measures such as willow staking and erosion control blankets to reclaim riparian areas, as appropriate. Operations and 19. The Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program will be implemented to Maintenance manage fugitive emissions. 20. Integrate the aerial patrol for the Project with TransCanada’s ongoing program for nearby existing facilities.
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8.0 PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
8.1 General Environmental Protection Measures
Introduction The general environmental protection measures provided below are applicable to all work areas and activities throughout the construction phase. These general measures are followed by detailed protection measures for each new pipeline construction activity.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures
Regulatory Contact 1. Document all field regulatory contacts and forward to the Construction Manager and the Environmental Advisor. Waste Disposal 2. 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) and the Spill Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) unless otherwise authorized by the Environmental Inspector(s). Contaminated Soils 3. In the event contaminated soils are encountered during construction, implement the TransCanada Waste and Hazardous Materials Management Manual. Fire Prevention 4. Ensure that personnel are made aware of the proper disposal methods for welding rods, cigarette butts and other hot or burning material. 5. Smoke only in designated areas. 6. 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. 7. Only burn slash if permission is granted from the regulating authorities and if conditions permit. If burning is delayed, store slash along the ROW in TWS. All burning will be completed in accordance with the applicable regulations and permits. 8. In the event of a fire or high fire hazard conditions, follow the measures outlined in the Fire Suppression Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Use of Workspace 9. Restrict all construction activities to the approved surveyed ROW, and approved TWS, existing roads and approved shoo-flies. All construction traffic will adhere to safety and road closure regulations. Fences 10. Properly brace all fences cut for construction and equip with temporary gates. Temporary gates will be a minimum of three-wire. Keep gates closed, except during passage of vehicles. Equipment Refuelling 11. The Contractor will ensure equipment is well-maintained and free of fluid and Servicing leaks. 12. Bulk fuel trucks, service vehicles, and pick-up trucks 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. 13. Do not allow fuel, oil, or hazardous material storage within 100 m of a watercourse or waterbody except where secondary containment is provided.
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Equipment Refuelling 14. Conduct refuelling at least 100 m away from any watercourse or waterbody, and Servicing when feasible. (cont’d) 15. 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, 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. 16. In the event of a spill, refer to the Spill Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). 17. Do not wash equipment or machinery in watercourses or waterbodies. 18. 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.
Air Quality/Emissions 19. Reduce idling of equipment, where possible. 20. The Contractor will ensure equipment is well-maintained. 21. Where practical, use multi-passenger vehicles for the transport of crews to and from job sites. Dust Control 22. Where traffic as a result of the Project creates a hazardous or irritating level of dust to nearby residents, dust control on existing access roads will be achieved through the application of calcium chloride (or equivalent) or water. Only water will be used for dust control on the ROW. Noise 23. Ensure that noise abatement equipment on machinery is in good working order. Take reasonable measures to control construction related noise near residential areas. Public Access 24. Discourage unauthorized public vehicle access along the ROW during construction through the use of signs.
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8.2 Clearing and Disposal
Introduction The following measures will be implemented by the Company’s Contractor and subcontractor(s) during the clearing phase of pipeline construction.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• restrict the Project footprint to approved workspace;
• limit the disturbance to vegetation (i.e., crops and native vegetation) to the extent practical; and,
• reduce surface disturbance to the extent practical.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures
Clearing 1. Clear timber, stumps, brush and other vegetation within the marked ROW and TWS boundaries. Clearing methods will take into account landowner/leaseholder requirements. 2. Remove off ROW trees that are a safety hazard during construction activity following notification to the Environmental Inspector(s). 3. Fell all trees damaged during clearing and construction immediately. A damaged tree is defined as one that has fractures or bark loss for 50% of its circumference. 4. Conduct clearing near watercourses and wetlands as described in Section 7.0 and Section 8.4 of this EPP. 5. During clearing, fell trees towards the ROW, wherever possible. Recover trees that inadvertently fall into adjacent undisturbed vegetation. 6. Avoid disturbance to environmentally sensitive features during clearing as identified by the appropriate signage and/or fencing. The Environmental Inspector(s) and appropriate Resource Specialist will determine the size of avoidance buffer surrounding these features, if appropriate. 7. Where practical, leave stumps in place, particularly on streambanks, to provide surface stability. Dispose of stumps removed from the required work areas by burning or chipping. Known 8. Do not permit clearing in proximity to known archaeological sites unless Archaeological Sites otherwise approved by the appropriate regulatory agency (i.e., Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport [MTCS]). Rollback 9. Where segments of the ROW require rollback for access management or erosion control, ensure sufficient timber of appropriate size is available. 10. In consultation with the landowner(s) or appropriate regulatory agency, determine potential rollback locations, and material to be used. 11. Place rollback in a manner that does not create or enhance a fire hazard along the ROW.
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Wet Terrain/Wetland 12. Where 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 areas of wet soils to reduce terrain disturbance and soil structure damage. These materials will be removed during clean-up. Merchantable/ 13. Salvage and deck timber as denoted in the Timber Salvage Plan or in Salvageable Timber accordance with landowner requests. 14. Do not bulldoze salvageable timber. 15. Suspend timber skidding operations or implement alternative measures, if the potential exists for merchantable timber to be damaged through contact with wet or muddy soils. Decking Sites 16. Locate deck sites in previously-disturbed areas, wherever practical. Avoid grading at deck sites. Do not salvage topsoil or upper surface material at deck sites. Timber will be delimbed prior to being transported to the deck sites. Non-merchantable 17. To assist in maintaining an intact ground surface in areas where grading is Timber not necessary, implement minimum surface disturbance (MSD) techniques such as, brushcutters, brushhogs or other equipment. Grubbing 18. Grub tree roots, where required, with a hoe and thumb or alternate equipment to preserve surface organic material. 19. Use a stump mulcher rather than grubbing on areas where stripping and grading is not necessary. 20. Reduce grubbing near watercourses, wetlands, and other wet areas to facilitate the restoration of shrub communities. Disposal 21. Timber and brush disposal options are subject to agreements with landowners, occupants and the appropriate regulatory agency where public lands are intersected. 22. Dispose of all timber material not salvaged for merchantability through burning or mechanical chipping, unless otherwise directed by the Environmental Inspector(s)/Construction Manager. 23. Obtain applicable permits prior to burning from the municipality as required. Follow guidance in the applicable regulations. 24. Do not undertake burning within 100 m of a waterbody, unless otherwise authorized by the Environmental Inspector(s). 25. Implement techniques to limit smoke production including limiting pile size, minimizing moisture content and maintaining loose burning piles with minimal soil. 26. Avoid locating burn piles on peat rich areas where residual fires could persist after construction. Burn piles will be located on areas where strippings have been removed. 27. If timber and brush are disposed of by mechanical means (i.e. mulching), the maximum depth of mulch is 5 cm or in accordance with the applicable provincial regulation, whichever depth is less. Obtain landowner authorization prior to initiating activity.
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8.3 Topsoil Salvage and Grading
Introduction Topsoil will be salvaged as indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets. Topsoil salvage depths and handling procedures have been determined through existing land use and/or through field soil surveys to ensure that appropriate material handling procedures are implemented.
Construction on forested lands is planned for both frozen and non-frozen conditions. Strippings handling methods for both frozen and non-frozen conditions have been included.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• avoid or minimize impacts of pipeline construction on lands used for agricultural production;
• ensure the land's equivalent productivity is maintained;
• reduce effects to soil capability, surface drainage patterns, land use, and wildlife habitat;
• comply with regulatory direction, as well as landowner commitments; and,
• employ environmentally and economically responsible construction practices at all times and in accordance with applicable industry standards.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures
Land Preparation - 1. Arrange for landowners to harvest crops, if practical. Mow, cut or bale any Non-Frozen remaining crops and remove from the ROW to facilitate topsoil handling. Conditions 2. Disc the ROW prior to topsoil stripping, unless otherwise approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). General Topsoil 3. Conduct topsoil salvage on all arable or potentially arable lands to promote Salvage successful reclamation and ensure this resource is returned to an equivalent Requirements land capability. 4. Salvage topsoil as indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets and in accordance with the typical drawings (Appendix 1D, Dwgs. 1-4) referenced on the alignment sheets. 5. Depending on site specific conditions, topsoil salvage techniques may include full width, blade width, ditch and spoil side, or ditch and work side. The topsoil salvage technique to be used will be determined by the Environmental Inspector(s), Construction Manager, and the appropriate resource specialists where required. 6. Where full width stripping was not conducted, salvage a greater width of topsoil at sharp sidebends and at crossings of watercourses, roads and foreign lines to accommodate a wider and deeper trench. 7. Topsoil handling procedures may be modified based on the need to meet the objective of protecting the soil resources, as directed by the Environmental Inspector(s). Soil storage areas will be approved by the Environmental Inspector(s).
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General Topsoil 8. Ensure soil storage areas are in approved ROW and TWS. Salvage 9. If wet soil conditions occur, implement the Wet Soil Contingency Plan Requirements (Appendix 1E). (cont’d) 10. Implement the Soil Handling Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) if any of the following are encountered; uneven boundary between topsoil and subsoil, uneven surface on pasture; or request for alternate soil handling methods by a landowner. 11. Use geotechnical matting, rig mats, swamp mats or access mats for access through wet areas. 12. A soils specialist will be available as needed to work with the Environmental Inspector(s), inspection team and Contractor to address soils resource issues as they may arise during topsoil stripping operations, as well as during adverse weather conditions to ensure the soils resources are protected and equivalent land productivity is maintained. 13. Typical drawings for soil handling (non-frozen and frozen) are provided in Appendix 1D of this EPP. Topsoil Handling – 14. Consult with the Environmental Inspector to ensure that topsoil stripping Frozen Conditions activities leading up to the onset of frozen conditions do not allow for topsoil/subsoil admixing to occur. 15. In the event that topsoil is stripped during frozen conditions, the Environmental Inspector(s) in consultation with the Construction Manager and soils specialist, if warranted, will ensure that proper equipment (i.e., frozen topsoil cutter, grinder or equivalent) is used to minimize mixing of topsoil and subsoil layers, and the equivalent land productivity is maintained. 16. Snow and topsoil will be salvaged separately. Topsoil Stockpile 17. Following the salvage of the topsoil, if warranted, stabilize topsoil windrows Erosion Control and stockpiles using either water or a suitable tackifier as directed by the Environmental Inspector(s). Refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). 18. Should high winds or heavy rains damage the tackifier during construction, the Environmental Inspector(s), in consultation with the Construction Manager, may implement contingency measures as outlined in the Adverse Weather Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). 19. Should construction traffic or other related construction activity disturb the topsoil piles and there is a potential for wind erosion, apply additional water and/or tackifier. 20. Leave gaps in topsoil windrow at obvious drainage courses and wherever seepage occurs to accommodate surface runoff. Forested Areas – 21. Do not conduct strippings salvage except where grading is required Strippings Salvage (Appendix 1D, Dwg. STDS-03-ML-05-444A, STDS-03-ML-05-444B, Dwgs. 1 and 2). The area stripped is to correspond to the area to be graded. 22. Salvage the organic layer (i.e., leaf litter layer) where strippings salvage is required. 23. Stabilize exposed strippings and subsoil where potential for erosion exists. Refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E) for additional information.
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Forested Areas – 24. Ensure strippings storage areas are in approved right-of-way and temporary Strippings Salvage workspace. (cont’d) 25. If wet/thawed soil conditions occur, implement the Wet Soils Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Snow Management 26. Leave periodic gaps in windrowed snow, if snow windrows are of sufficient height to interfere with wildlife movement. Locate gaps at obvious drainages and wildlife trails. Locations where wildlife gaps are appropriate will be determined in the field by the Environmental Inspector(s). 27. In the event of excessive snow depths discuss snow management with the appropriate regulatory agency. Adverse Weather 28. In the event of adverse weather that could result in rutting and/or compaction, the Environmental Inspector(s), in consultation with the Construction Manager, may implement contingency measures as outlined in the Adverse Weather Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). A soils specialist and/or regulatory personnel may be consulted, if warranted. 29. Following an adverse weather event, the Contractor will confirm the efficacy of sediment and erosion control measures and whether corrective action is required. The Environmental Inspector(s), in consultation with the Construction Manager will implement contingency measures as outlined in the Adverse Weather Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Grading 30. Undertake all grading with the understanding that original contours and drainage patterns will be re-established during clean-up unless otherwise authorized by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate. 31. Salvage topsoil from areas to be graded. 32. Ensure grade material does not spread off ROW. Known 33. Do not permit grading in proximity to known archaeological sites unless Archaeological Sites otherwise approved by the MTCS.
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8.4 Watercourse Crossings
Introduction At watercourse crossings, the method of vehicular crossing and pipeline crossing has taken into consideration engineering and constructability requirements, fisheries values and protection of riparian habitats. The mitigation measures outlined in this section apply to all watercourses. Details on specific watercourse crossing information are provided in Table 2.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• avoid or reduce adverse impacts;
• comply with the fisheries protection provisions of the Fisheries Act and its supporting Fisheries Protection Policy by applying DFO’s Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat;
• comply with all provincial and federal regulatory requirements;
• comply with all regulatory, permit and approval conditions;
• employ environmentally and economically responsible construction practices at all times, and in accordance with applicable industry standards;
• maintain habitat quality at crossing locations;
• protect riparian areas in proximity to watercourse crossings; and,
• maintain the ecosystem function of riparian areas.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures
Permits and 1. The Company will obtain all applicable federal and provincial permits and/or Approvals authorizations prior to the commencement of construction and in-stream activities. Notification 2. 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. 3. Ensure all notifications are completed in accordance with the applicable legislation and permit conditions. 4. If directed by the regulatory agency responsible for navigation, install warning signs along the banks both upstream and downstream of the crossing to caution users of a navigational hazard, where appropriate. Signage 5. 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, which ever is greater, to alert the Contractor of the upcoming watercourse.
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Restricted Activity 6. Refer to Table 2 for the restricted activity periods (RAPs) associated with the Periods watercourse crossings traversed by the Project. 7. No construction activity will occur within the RAP for any watercourse crossing unless: • it is dry or frozen to the bottom at the time of construction; • if trenchless techniques are employed; or, • approval from the appropriate regulatory agency is obtained. Riparian Buffers 8. Prohibit clearing of extra TWS within 10 m of a watercourse to protect riparian areas. This area shall be clearly marked prior to clearing operations. The ROW will be narrowed through the riparian area, if possible. 9. Limit clearing at watercourse crossings to the removal of trees and shrubs to the ditch line and work side areas required for vehicle crossings. 10. Fell trees away from watercourses. Immediately remove trees, debris or soil inadvertently deposited below the high watermark of a watercourse. 11. If the working surface is unstable, do not permit clearing equipment within the 10 m riparian buffer, unless approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). Following clearing, the 10 m riparian buffer will remain intact (i.e., consisting of low-lying understory vegetation). Grading 12. Delay grading of the primary banks of watercourses until immediately before construction of the crossing. If required, appropriate temporary erosion and sediment control structures shall be installed at the discretion of the Environmental Inspector(s), upon initial disturbance of the vegetative mat and strippings. 13. Direct grading away from waterbodies. Do not place fill material in a waterbody during grading. 14. Ensure that grubbing, stripping and grading on approach slopes to watercourses is restricted to an amount required to allow the safe passage of equipment, excavation of the trench, and installation of the pipeline. 15. Do not allow grading within the 10 m riparian buffer immediately adjacent to the water crossing until installation of the vehicle crossing. Erosion Control 16. Install erosion and sediment control at all watercourses and/or waterbodies as directed by the Environmental Inspector(s) (Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03- ML-05-001, STDS-03-ML-05-131, STDS-03-ML-05-132). 17. Where water erosion is evident, and there is potential for runoff from the ROW to flow into a watercourse, refer to the Soil Erosion Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Vehicle Crossings - 18. Do not permit fording of watercourses. General 19. Construct or install temporary vehicle access across waterbodies, shorelines, and riverbanks in a manner that protects the banks from erosion and maintains the flows in the waterway and follow the conditions of approval from the conservation authority or the MNRF, as well as DFO’s Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013a).
20. Construct/install all watercourse vehicle crossings as outlined in Table 2 and in accordance with the typical drawings (Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-
05-101, STDS-03-ML-05-102 and STDS-03-ML-05-104).
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Vehicle Crossings – 21. Construct all bridges (single-span or ice and snow fill) beyond the ends of the General (cont’d) banks and with a minimum depth of 0.5 m of snowfill or fill material at each bank. Do not place fill within primary banks for bridge abutment construction, unless approved by the appropriate regulatory agency. 22. If hauling in of fill material is required during the construction of bridge abutments with wings, place geotextile fabric between the fill material and the surface layer. 23. Line single-span bridges with impervious geotextile. All watercourse crossing structures must have a minimum of 30 cm high side boards. Side containment for single span bridges must be constructed of plywood. Snow bridges can use watered snow. 24. Install and remove any temporary vehicle crossings in a manner that protects the banks from erosion and maintain the flows in the waterway. These crossings will be returned to their preconstruction condition. 25. If water withdrawal is necessary for the construction of a temporary crossing, ensure that necessary provincial approvals are in place and apply DFO Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat and best practices as described in the former Temporary Stream Crossings OS, if applicable. 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 should have a maximum screen approach velocity of less than 0.038 m/s where fish habitat is present. Follow design requirements of DFO Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guidelines. Vehicle Crossings – 26. During winter construction, where conditions permit, employ ice and snowfill Frozen Conditions bridges as temporary crossing structures. Install ice and snowfill bridges using water drawn from an approved source and/or clean snow ploughed in from surrounding areas or made. 27. Use only clean ice/snow for construction of an ice/snowfill or ice bridge. Approaches to the bridge should be constructed with compacted snow and ice of sufficient thickness to protect the stream channel and banks. Sand, gravel and soils are not to be used for ice bridge approaches. 28. Ensure that ice bridges or snowfills do not interfere with or impede winter flows. 29. If conditions will not support the construction of ice/snowfill bridges, then employ other temporary crossing structures approved by regulatory agencies. Beaver Dams and 30. In the event that beaver dams or lodges will be disturbed, provide notification Lodges or obtain the necessary provincial permits prior to commencing activities. Engage the registered trapper(s). 31. Breach beaver dams slowly to avoid the rapid release of water that could cause fish entrapments and/or erosion of the bed and banks resulting in subsequent siltation of downstream waters.
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Watercourse 32. The Contractor shall develop a detailed site specific watercourse crossing Crossing Plans plan and submit the plan to the Company prior to initiating watercourse crossing activities. Pipeline Installation 33. Before the installation of the water crossing and the commencement of in- stream activity, the Contractor will ensure that all necessary equipment and materials are available and are onsite. 34. Construct/install all pipeline crossings as outlined in Table 2 and in accordance with the typical drawings (Appendix 1D). 35. Develop water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during in-stream construction activities where required by the applicable regulatory approvals (i.e., the DFO Letter of Advice). If monitoring reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the water quality monitors will alert the Environmental Inspector(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. 36. The Contractor shall weld, coat, and weight the water crossing portion of pipe prior to starting in-stream ditching activities. To reduce the length of time of in- stream activity, the Contractor shall make every effort to ditch, lower-in, and backfill water crossings during the same working day. 37. 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. 38. If spoil is likely to be highly saturated, excavate a pit or construct berms of packed earth to prevent spoil from flowing back into the watercourse. Locate containment berms and spoil outside of the 10 m riparian area (Dwg. STDS- 03-ML-05-131). 39. Ensure no vehicles or equipment, which contain petroleum, oil, or lubricants are parked or stationed in a watercourse at anytime except for equipment that is required for that immediate phase of construction. Typical Open Cut 40. Conduct typical open cut of seasonally dry or frozen to the bottom Crossings watercourses in accordance with DFO Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat and best practices as described in the former Isolated or Dry Open-cut Stream Crossings OS. This is also described in Appendix 1D, Dwg. STDS-03-ML-06-101. 41. Store excavation material outside the watercourse during the open cut. Isolated Open Cut 42. Refer to Table 2 for locations where an isolated crossing method is proposed. Crossings Refer to Appendix 1D, Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-111 and STDS-03-ML-05-112. 43. Conduct isolated crossings of watercourses in accordance DFO Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013a) and best practices as described in the former Isolated or Dry Open-cut Stream Crossings OS. 44. Do not use earthen berms to isolate the crossing construction area. 45. Ensure maintenance of downstream flow at all times when constructing an isolated crossing. 46. Ensure water from flumes, dam and pumps, diversion or other methods do not cause erosion or introduce sediment into the channel.
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Isolated Open Cut 47. Dewater the trench onto stable surfaces in a manner that does not cause Crossings (cont’d) erosion of soils, or sedimentation of the watercourse. 48. Ensure pumps, generators and light towers used within 100 m of a watercourse crossing have secondary containment that can hold a capacity of 125% of the fuel tank. 49. Ensure water and pump intakes reduce or avoid disturbance of the streambed and are screened with a maximum mesh size of 2.54 mm and approach velocity of 0.038 m/s. To accomplish this, where pumps larger than 15 cm diameter are used, place the intakes in a mesh cage (2.54 mm) to reduce the approach velocity that fish are exposed to and prevent them from being impinged on the intakes. Maintain the screens free of debris. If a deeper sump is required for success of the isolated crossing refer to Environmental Inspector(s). Fish Salvage 50. A Fish and Wildlife Collection Permit from MNR is required for fish salvage activities and must be applied for at least 4 weeks prior to isolation of the watercourse. 51. The Contractor shall notify the Company 72 hours before construction of any watercourse crossing or diversions to ensure fish salvage operations are conducted, where required. 52. If an isolated method is employed and where recommended by an aquatics specialist (i.e., Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist or provincial equivalent), conduct a fish salvage led by an aquatics specialist. 53. 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.
Trenchless Crossings 54. For pipeline crossings conducted using a trenchless crossing method, apply DFO Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013a) and best practices as described in the former High Pressure Directional Drilling and Punch and Bore Stream Crossings OS. 55. Excavate entry and exit sites back from the ordinary high watermark and far enough from the watercourse to provide for containment of sediments and other deleterious substances above the high watermark. Vegetation removal for the entry and exit sites is only to occur within the approved construction ROW and TWS. 56. Ensure that water from dewatering entry and exit sites with a high sediment load is not discharged or allowed to flow into any waterbody. Remove the sediment load (e.g., filter or discharge into a vegetated area) before discharge water is allowed to enter any watercourse. 57. Where warranted, develop a water quality monitoring plan with input from an aquatics specialist that includes monitoring for TSS and/or turbidity if trenchless methods are used. 58. Develop an emergency response plan that will be implemented in the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings. 59. In the event of sediment releases or spills of deleterious substances during the construction of the trenchless crossings implement the Directional Drilling Procedures and In-stream Drilling Mud Release Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E).
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Trenchless Crossings 60. Dispose of all waste drilling fluid and drilling solids according to and (cont’d) conformance with pertinent regulatory requirements. Blasting Near 61. Follow appropriate procedures provided in Guidelines for the Use of Watercourses Explosives in or near Canadian Fisheries Waters if blasting is necessary within 80 m of a fish-bearing watercourse. 62. Prior to blasting, a notice will be provided in the local newspaper with contact information regarding blasting. 63. Prior to construction, a blasting consultant will be retained to review design and associated mitigation measures to control noise, vibration and fly rock, and to monitor implementation of blasting program. 64. Retain blasting consultant to review design and associated mitigation measures to control noise, vibration and fly rock and to monitor implementation of the blasting program. In conjunction with the preblast condition inspection and well testing programs, a full time vibration monitoring program shall be designed and implemented onsite for the duration of blasting operations. 65. Use blast mats to control fly-rock, particularly on agricultural lands and in vicinity of residences, roads, stream crossings, and utility rights-of-way. 66. Uncontrolled fly-rock shall be promptly removed from roads, residential properties and agricultural lands. 67. Blast rock shall not be placed where drainage shall be permanently affected, but placed in a manner acceptable to the landowner and the appropriate authorities. 68. TransCanada or Contractor designate will provide directly impacted landowners information regarding the construction schedule and blasting activities, including appropriate monitoring programs. TransCanada’s land agents will be in frequent contact with directly affected landowners as well as stakeholders identified in the planning process including municipal and regulatory representatives, and local residents throughout the construction phases of the project. Blasting in Waters 69. Conduct any required instream blasting on fish-bearing watercourses within that Support Fish the isolated, dewatered work area.
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Blasting Intermittent 70. Restore channel and erosion controls where pre blasting is completed. Creeks and Ensure flow after blasting operations. Drainages that do not 71. Obtain approval for any additional workspace requirements. A 10 m buffer Support Fish strip of undisturbed vegetation will be left between the top of the bank of the water crossing and the approved extra workspace. 72. Where existing boulder, cobble and gravel substrates are present within a water crossing channel, they shall be salvaged to a depth of 0.5 m (minimum) prior to excavation and stockpiled separately from the remaining ditch spoil. Following construction, cap the upper 0.5 m (minimum) of the trench with the salvaged coarse-textured upper substrate material. 73. Pile or haul all spoil away from the water crossing. Construct a temporary storage area for spoil above the high watermark of the water crossing if spoil is highly saturated. Construct berms of packed earth, staked straw bales, or swamp weights if warranted, to prevent spoil or silty water from flowing back to the water crossing. 74. Trench dewatering shall be pumped to well-vegetated lands, settling areas or filter bags away from the water crossing. 75. Remove any accumulations of silt and sediment within the isolation areas that resulted from crossing construction. Spread all silt, sediment and unused trench spoil removed from the water crossing at a location above the high water mark where materials shall not re-enter the watercourse. Contingency Plans 76. Postpone watercourse crossing construction if excessive flows or flood conditions exist or are anticipated, and construction methods cannot be modified to cope with the increased flow and follow the Flood and Excessive Flow Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). Backfill Trench 77. Place only imported clean coarse material (gravel or rock), or native material removed from the trench, as the final 0.5 m of backfill. Any imported material must be obtained from a Company approved off-site facility. 78. The use of non-native material below the ordinary high water mark requires review by DFO (2013b). Reclamation 79. Return the bed and banks of each watercourse as close as possible to their original preconstruction contours. Do not realign or straighten watercourses or change their hydraulic characteristics. 80. 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-05-603, STDS-03-ML-05-604, STDS-03- ML-05-606 and STDS-03-ML-05-608). 81. Seed disturbed banks and riparian areas with an approved native seed mixture. The Environmental Inspector(s) will determine onsite whether other restoration methods need to be applied to stabilize banks (e.g., soil wraps, brush layers and matting).
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 633,193 4,864,979 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+1.084 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined • Toronto and and flowing both sides or Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 633,779 4,865,171 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Conservation Bruce Creek • Unknown • Yes mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+1.702 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Authority June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing • Rouge River/ applicable bottom (culvert) Main Rouge River permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Toronto and • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 634,415 4,865,466 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+2.456 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 634,494 4,865,492 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+2.539 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 634,684 4,865,556 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+2.741 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 635,775 4,865,519 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+4.008 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 636,345 4,865,712 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+4.611 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 636,512 4,865,759 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+4.785 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 636,610 4,865,766 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+4.883 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined • Toronto and and flowing both sides or Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Little Rouge • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Conservation 637,380 4,865,386 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+5.829 River or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Authority June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing • Rouge River/ applicable bottom (culvert) Little Rouge River permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Little Rouge 638,293 4,865,954 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+6.999 River or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Toronto and determined and flowing • Temporary Region • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Conservation WC-MLV Stouffville water is present bridge or flume • None 642,963 4,867,762 • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+12.142 Creek RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30 (Warmwater) design and • Duffins Creek/ • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable West Duffins bottom permits) Creek • To be • Isolate if feasible • Toronto and determined and flowing • Temporary Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV Reesor • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None 643,562 4,867,936 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+12.889 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required design and • Duffins Creek/ (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable West Duffins bottom permits) Creek • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 643,733 4,867,799 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+13.135 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 644,722 4,868,122 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+14.176 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Toronto and determined and flowing • Temporary Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV West Duffins • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None 645,537 4,868,447 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+15.055 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required design and • Duffins Creek/ (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable West Duffins bottom permits) Creek • To be • Isolate if feasible • Toronto and determined and flowing • Temporary Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Wixon Creek 645,960 4,868,629 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+15.517 June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required design and • Duffins Creek/ (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable West Duffins bottom permits) Creek • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 646,368 4,868,768 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+15.948 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 646,940 4,868,909 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+16.538 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 647,199 4,868,973 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+16.806 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 648,556 4,869,353 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Region Michell Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+18.282 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from • Toronto and determined and flowing both sides or Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV 648,770 4,869,432 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Michell Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+18.51 June 30 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required design and • Duffins Creek/ (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing applicable East Duffins bottom (culvert) permits) Creek • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 649,050 4,869,535 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Region Michell Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+18.81 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from • Toronto and determined and flowing both sides or Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Michell Creek 650,144 4,869,140 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+20.034 June 30 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required design and • Duffins Creek/ (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing applicable East Duffins bottom (culvert) permits) Creek • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 650,228 4,869,113 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+20.122 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Toronto and • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 650,457 4,869,127 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+20.363 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • Coldwater • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from • Toronto and • Redside Dace habitat determined and flowing both sides or Region protection applies • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV • water is present temporary None Michell Creek 650,628 4,869,371 RAP September 15 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+20.722 to June 30 (Redside or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required • design and • Duffins Creek/ Dace) and October 1 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing applicable East Duffins to June bottom (culvert) Creek 30(Cold/coolwater) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Toronto and • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 650,688 4,869,950 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+21.31 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 651,114 4,870,227 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+21.893 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Toronto and • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 651,435 4,870,278 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+22.218 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Toronto and • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 652,052 4,870,376 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+22.844 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Toronto and • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 651,607 4,870,306 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+22.393 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 653,549 4,870,847 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+24.43 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 653,540 4,870,840 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+24.418 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 653,558 4,870,854 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+24.441 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • Coldwater • To be • Isolate if feasible • Toronto and • Redside Dace habitat determined and flowing Region protection applies • (subject to • Temporary Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV 653,876 4,871,027 • water is present None Duffins Creek RAP September 15 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Authority 132+24.81 to June 30 (Redside or open-cut if dry required • design and structure • Duffins Creek/ Dace) and October 1 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable East Duffins to June 30 bottom Creek (Cold/coolwater) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 654,232 4,871,099 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+25.173 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 654,626 4,871,178 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+25.576 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Toronto and Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 654,836 4,871,208 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+25.788 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Toronto and • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 655,379 4,871,339 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+26.349 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 655,955 4,871,504 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+26.948 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 656,067 4,871,535 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+27.065 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 656,558 4,871,727 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+27.594 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 657,726 4,872,178 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+28.849 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 658,317 4,872,391 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+29.477 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 658,686 4,872,513 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+29.867 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 659,535 4,872,470 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+30.74 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined • Central Lake and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to Ontario Fish habitat present • WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Conservation Lynde Creek 660,413 4,872,754 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+31.672 June 30 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing • Lynde Creek / applicable bottom (culvert) Ashburn permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 660,568 4,872,810 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+31.838 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • Coldwater • To be • Isolate if feasible • Redside Dace habitat determined and flowing protection applies • (subject to • Temporary • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 660,912 4,872,994 • water is present None Ontario Unnamed RAP September 15 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span 132+32.238 to June 30 (Redside or open-cut if dry required Conservation • design and structure Dace) and October 1 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to Authority applicable to June 30 bottom (Cold/coolwater) permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 661,068 4,873,098 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+32.432 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 661,830 4,873,357 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+33.237 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 662,795 4,873,390 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+34.251 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 663,240 4,873,297 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Ontario Lynde Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+34.706 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Oshawa 663,435 4,873,330 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Ontario • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+34.909 Creek or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Oshawa 663,625 4,873,392 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Ontario • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+35.109 Creek or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 664,169 4,873,567 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+35.68 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined • Central Lake and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to Ontario Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Oshawa • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Conservation 664,498 4,873,673 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+36.027 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing • Oshawa Creek/ applicable bottom (culvert) Raglan permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 664,980 4,873,822 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+36.532 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 666,124 4,873,300 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+38.281 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 666,234 4,873,340 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+38.399 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 666,964 4,873,397 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+39.189 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 667,622 4,873,647 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+39.893 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 668,068 4,873,872 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+40.396 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 668,452 4,874,081 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+40.837 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Central Lake and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to Ontario Fish habitat present • WC-MLV East Oshawa • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Conservation 668,707 4,874,169 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+41.108 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Oshawa Creek/ applicable bottom Enfield permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 669,851 4,873,605 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+42.916 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 670,377 4,873,803 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+43.479 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 670,854 4,873,982 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+43.988 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 671,678 4,873,720 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+45.217 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 671,774 4,873,456 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+45.498 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 672,222 4,872,320 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+46.741 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 672,692 4,872,462 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+47.233 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 672,988 4,872,453 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+47.572 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 673,077 4,872,193 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+47.847 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 673,415 4,871,225 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+48.872 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 674,110 4,870,321 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+50.268 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Harmony 675,434 4,869,265 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+52.244 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 675,703 4,869,435 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+52.568 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 676,541 4,869,679 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+53.496 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Central Lake and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to Ontario Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Farewell • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Conservation 677,535 4,869,750 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+54.493 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Farewell Creek/ applicable bottom Farewell Creek permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Central Lake and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to Ontario Fish habitat present • WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Conservation Black Creek 678,683 4,869,851 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+55.646 June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Black Creek/ applicable bottom Black Creek permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 679,858 4,870,093 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+56.914 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 680,495 4,869,925 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+57.749 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Central Lake determined and flowing • Temporary Ontario • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV Bowmanville • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None 681,588 4,869,960 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+58.846 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required design and • Bowmanville (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable Creek/Hampton bottom permits) Branch
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 682,147 4,869,989 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+59.406 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 682,691 4,870,021 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+59.952 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 683,744 4,870,093 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+61.073 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 684,241 4,870,094 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Soper Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+61.571 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 684,720 4,870,096 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Soper Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+62.05 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 685,133 4,870,097 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Soper Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+62.463 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 685,700 4,869,995 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Soper Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+63.064 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Central Lake determined and flowing • Temporary Ontario • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Conservation WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Soper Creek 686,270 4,869,935 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Authority 132+63.669 June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required design and • Soper Creek/ (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable Soper Creek Main bottom permits) Branch • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 688,337 4,869,942 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+65.794 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Central Lake • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV 688,901 4,869,935 June 30 water is present bridge or flume • None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+66.36 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation (Cold/coolwater) and design and April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Central Lake Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 689,985 4,869,712 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Ontario Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+67.611 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 690,366 4,869,992 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Region Wilmot Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+68.108 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Ganaraska • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Wilmot Creek 690,656 4,870,035 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+68.423 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing applicable • Wilmot Creek/na bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 690,780 4,870,057 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Region Wilmot Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+68.55 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Ganaraska • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Orono Creek 690,967 4,870,101 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+68.746 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing applicable • Wilmot Creek/na bottom (culvert) permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 690,986 4,870,106 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Region Orono Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+68.765 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Ganaraska • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Orono Creek 691,034 4,870,117 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+68.814 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing applicable • Wilmot Creek/na bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Ganaraska • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Orono Creek 691,055 4,870,122 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+68.836 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing applicable • Wilmot Creek/na bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Access from determined and flowing both sides or • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 691,312 4,870,201 • RAP October 1 to water is present temporary None Region Orono Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+69.105 or open-cut if dry bridge or flume required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to ramp crossing Authority applicable bottom (culvert) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Ganaraska • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Hunter Creek 692,574 4,870,130 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+70.634 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable • Wilmot Creek/na bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 693,170 4,870,148 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Hunter Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+71.231 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 694,458 4,870,109 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Stalker Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+72.548 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Ganaraska • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV 694,893 4,870,057 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Stalker Creek • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+73.02 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable • Wilmot Creek/na bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 695,406 4,869,951 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+73.593 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 696,174 4,870,172 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+74.393 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 697,057 4,870,426 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+75.312 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 697,306 4,870,470 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+75.566 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 697,392 4,870,483 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+75.653 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Ganaraska and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to Region Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Conservation 698,144 4,870,564 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+76.414 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Graham Creek/ applicable bottom na permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 698,955 4,870,704 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+77.242 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Ganaraska and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to Region Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Conservation 699,609 4,870,797 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+77.903 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Graham Creek/ applicable bottom na permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 699,850 4,870,849 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+78.151 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 699,984 4,870,868 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+78.286 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 700,049 4,870,876 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+78.352 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Ganaraska and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to Region Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Conservation 701,631 4,871,281 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+80.093 Creek June 30 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority • design and (Cold/coolwater) No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Graham Creek/ applicable bottom na permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Graham 704,736 4,871,349 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+83.31 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 709,266 4,872,604 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+88.098 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 709,315 4,872,613 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+88.146 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 710,244 4,872,886 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+89.12 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 712,119 4,873,410 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+91.076 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 712,350 4,873,455 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+91.311 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 712,442 4,873,474 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+91.405 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 712,975 4,873,582 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+91.948 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 713,160 4,873,612 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+92.137 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 714,635 4,873,867 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+93.634 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 714,802 4,873,904 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+93.805 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • Isolate if feasible and flowing • Unclassified • Ganaraska • Trenchless water is present • Approach from • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present Region WC-MLV Ganaraska June 30 (horizontal (subject to both sides or • None Conservation 716,002 4,874,174 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat 132+95.035 River (Cold/coolwater) and directional specific crossing temporary required Authority • April 1 to June 30 No fish SAR habitat drilling [HDD]) design and bridge • Ganaraska River/ (Warmwater) applicable na permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 718,606 4,875,096 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+97.994 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Ganaraska • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Gage Creek 719,986 4,875,537 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+99.442 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable • Gage Creek/ na bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 720,243 4,875,617 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+99.712 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 720,856 4,875,258 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+100.633 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 721,869 4,875,510 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+101.696 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 722,656 4,875,800 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+102.536 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 723,288 4,875,983 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+103.25 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 724,541 4,876,278 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+104.59 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Ganaraska and flowing • Temporary Region • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Cobourg • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Conservation 727,150 4,876,164 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+107.804 Brook or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Cobourg Creek/ applicable bottom na permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 728,092 4,876,436 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+108.865 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 729,642 4,876,793 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+110.495 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Ganaraska Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 731,027 4,877,212 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+111.943 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 734,149 4,879,410 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+116.332 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 734,857 4,879,702 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+117.098 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Lower Trent • Isolate if feasible determined Region and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to Conservation Fish habitat present • WC-MLV Shelter • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Authority 738,283 4,880,978 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+120.755 Valley Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required • Na/Barnum June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) House-Shelter applicable bottom Valley permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 738,494 4,881,062 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+120.983 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 739,455 4,881,391 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+121.999 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 739,960 4,881,546 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+122.527 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 740,087 4,881,586 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+122.66 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 259,696 4,881,673 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+122.941 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 260,436 4,881,865 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+123.708 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 260,501 4,881,899 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+123.78 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 263,210 4,882,963 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+126.692 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 264,220 4,883,436 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+127.826 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 266,016 4,884,239 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+129.795 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Lower Trent • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Cold Creek 267,079 4,884,506 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+130.893 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable • na/Cold Creek bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Lower Trent • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Cold Creek 269,716 4,885,438 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+133.704 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable • na/Cold Creek bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Lower Trent • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Cold Creek 271,526 4,886,085 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+135.641 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable • na/Cold Creek bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 271,602 4,886,114 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+135.721 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 275,695 4,887,575 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+140.073 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 275,821 4,887,605 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+140.203 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 276,335 4,887,730 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+140.732 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 276,934 4,887,890 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+141.352 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Lower Trent • Coldwater • (subject to Fish habitat present • Region WC-MLV Breakaway • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None 278,263 4,888,274 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 132+142.736 Creek or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required June 30 design and Authority (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable • na/Cold Creek bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 280,047 4,888,814 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+144.599 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 280,406 4,888,924 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+144.975 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 280,653 4,889,018 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+145.239 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 281,250 4,889,258 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+145.883 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 281,593 4,889,396 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+146.253 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 282,303 4,889,690 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+147.021 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 282,972 4,889,988 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+147.754 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 283,010 4,890,005 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+147.795 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 283,056 4,890,025 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+147.845 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 284,143 4,890,497 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+149.03 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 284,684 4,890,727 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+149.618 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 286,187 4,891,316 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+151.234 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Coldwater • (subject to • Lower Trent Fish habitat present • WC-MLV 286,246 4,891,336 • RAP October 1 to water is present bridge or flume None Region Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 132+151.296 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Conservation June 30 design and (Cold/coolwater) • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) Authority applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Lower Trent • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary WC-MLV 289,289 4,892,090 water is present • None Region Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span 132+155.039 or open-cut if dry required Conservation design and structure • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to Authority 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Lower Trent • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary WC-MLV 290,331 4,892,334 water is present • None Region Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span 132+156.11 or open-cut if dry required Conservation design and structure • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to Authority 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Lower Trent • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary WC-MLV 290,357 4,892,340 water is present • None Region Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span 132+156.137 or open-cut if dry required Conservation design and structure • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to Authority 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 324,415 4,900,652 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+2.743 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 324,677 4,900,639 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+3.028 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 325,445 4,900,818 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+3.817 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Unclassified and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 326,686 4,901,106 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+5.09 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • Isolate if feasible
• Unclassified and flowing • • • Quinte • Trenchless water is present Approach from Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present Conservation WC-MLV protection applies (horizontal (subject to both sides or • None Salmon River 327,369 4,901,134 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat Authority 139+5.793 • RAP October 1 to directional specific crossing temporary required • Salmon River/ • Yes fish SAR habitat drilling [HDD]) design and bridge June 30 Shannongville (Cold/coolwater) applicable permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 328,769 4,901,298 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+7.233 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined • and flowing Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 329,712 4,901,512 protection applies water is present • None Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+8.2 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry required • design and structure Authority June 30 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined • and flowing Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 330,174 4,901,576 protection applies water is present • None Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+8.664 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry required • design and structure Authority June 30 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 332,434 4,902,008 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+10.969 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • Quinte • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary Conservation WC-MLV Marysville water is present • None 333,888 4,902,228 protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Authority 139+12.439 Creek or open-cut if dry required • design and structure • Napanee River/ RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable Lower Napanee bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 335,154 4,902,474 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+13.756 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 336,924 4,902,687 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+15.561 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 340,284 4,903,226 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+18.965 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined • and flowing Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 341,245 4,903,379 protection applies water is present • None Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+19.942 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry required • design and structure Authority June 30 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • Quinte • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary Conservation WC-MLV water is present • None Sucker Creek 343,453 4,903,811 protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Authority 139+22.206 or open-cut if dry required • design and structure • Napanee Region/ RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable Lowe Napanee bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 343,500 4,903,815 protection applies water is present • None Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+22.253 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry required • design and structure Authority June 30 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 343,833 4,903,853 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+22.589 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Quinte WC-MLV 344,108 4,903,910 water is present • None Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span Conservation 139+22.87 or open-cut if dry required design and structure Authority • RAP April 1 to June • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Quinte WC-MLV 344,675 4,904,055 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+23.456 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30 (Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Quinte WC-MLV 346,050 4,904,280 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+24.884 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30(Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • Isolate if feasible and flowing • Unclassified • Trenchless water is present • Approach from • Quinte • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present Conservation WC-MLV Napanee June 30 (horizontal (subject to both sides or • None 346,434 4,904,322 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat Authority 139+25.294 River (Cold/coolwater) and directional specific crossing temporary required • Napanee Region/ April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat drilling [HDD]) design and bridge Lowe Napanee (Warmwater) applicable permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 349,602 4,904,449 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+28.756 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30(Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 350,004 4,904,442 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+29.159 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30(Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • and flowing Temporary • Cataraqui • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV water is present bridge or flume • None Conservation Little Creek 350,341 4,904,567 • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 139+29.546 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority 30(Warmwater) • design and No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Bay of Quinte/na applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 352,266 4,904,959 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+31.718 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30(Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 353,832 4,905,205 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+33.316 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30(Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • and flowing Temporary • Cataraqui Region • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV water is present bridge or flume • None Conservation Spring Creek 356,267 4,905,739 • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 139+36.159 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority 30(Warmwater) • design and No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Bay of Quinte/na applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • and flowing Temporary • Cataraqui Region • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to WC-MLV water is present bridge or flume • None Conservation Wilton Creek 358,860 4,905,950 • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing 139+38.793 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required Authority 30(Warmwater) • design and No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) • Bay of Quinte/na applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 362,561 4,906,176 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+42.659 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30(Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 362,696 4,906,186 water is present bridge or flume • None Unnamed • • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing Conservation 139+42.794 RAP April 1 to June or open-cut if dry ramp crossing required 30(Warmwater) design and Authority • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • Isolate if feasible and flowing • Unclassified • Trenchless water is present • Cataraqui Region • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present Conservation WC-MLV Millhaven June 30 (horizontal (subject to • Approach from • None 364,084 4,906,225 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat Authority 139+44.188 Creek (Cold/coolwater) and directional specific crossing both sides required • Millhaven Creek/ April 1 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat drilling [HDD]) design and na (Warmwater) applicable permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 392,027 4,910,746 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+0.737 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 393,779 4,911,275 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+2.58 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 395,042 4,911,610 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+3.985 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 396,063 4,912,103 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+5.125 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 396,350 4,912,236 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+5.442 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 396,453 4,912,277 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+5.553 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 397,130 4,912,464 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+6.257 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 397,963 4,912,660 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+7.113 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 398,422 4,912,766 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+7.584 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 398,558 4,912,797 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP April 1 to June • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+7.723 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority 30(Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • Warmwater • To be • Isolate if feasible • Redside Dace habitat determined and flowing • Cataraqui Region protection applies • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary Conservation WC-MLV • water is present Mud Creek 398,893 4,912,874 RAP September 15 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge Authority 142+8.067 to July 1 (Redside or open-cut if dry • design and structure • Gananoque River/ Dace) and RAP April Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable na 1 to June 30 bottom (Warmwater) permits) • Warmwater • To be • Isolate if feasible • Redside Dace habitat determined and flowing protection applies • • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV • water is present Mud Creek 399,029 4,912,905 RAP September 15 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge Conservation 142+8.207 to July 1 (Redside or open-cut if dry • design and structure Authority Dace) and RAP April Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable 1 to June 30 bottom (Warmwater) permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • Warmwater • To be • Isolate if feasible • Redside Dace habitat determined and flowing protection applies • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 400,075 4,913,152 • water is present Conservation Unnamed RAP September 15 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+9.282 to July 1 (Redside or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure Dace) and RAP April Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable 1 to June 30 bottom (Warmwater) permits) • Warmwater • To be • Isolate if feasible • Redside Dace habitat determined and flowing protection applies • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 400,777 4,913,306 • water is present Conservation Unnamed RAP September 15 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+10.001 to July 1 (Redside or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure Dace) and RAP April Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable 1 to June 30 bottom (Warmwater) permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Cataraqui Region • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary WC-MLV 401,687 4,913,512 water is present Conservation Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+10.934 or open-cut if dry design and structure Authority • RAP March 15 to • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to June 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Cataraqui Region • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary WC-MLV 403,238 4,913,911 water is present Conservation Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+12.54 or open-cut if dry design and structure Authority • RAP March 15 to • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to June 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 403,330 4,913,933 water is present Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge Conservation 142+12.634 or open-cut if dry design and structure Authority • RAP March 15 to • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to June 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • • Cataraqui Region • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary WC-MLV 403,703 4,914,096 water is present Conservation Unnamed protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+13.065 or open-cut if dry design and structure Authority • RAP March 15 to • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to June 30 (Warmwater) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined • Warmwater and flowing • Cataraqui Region • • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to Temporary Conservation WC-MLV water is present Sucker Brook 404,314 4,914,331 protection applies • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge Authority 142+13.723 or open-cut if dry • design and structure • Gananoque River/ RAP March 15 to • Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to June 30 (Warmwater) applicable na bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 405,055 4,914,569 protection applies water is present Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+14.532 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure May 31 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 405,491 4,914,800 protection applies water is present Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+15.026 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure May 31 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 405,992 4,914,902 protection applies water is present Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+15.566 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure May 31 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 407,111 4,915,357 protection applies water is present Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+16.834 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure May 31 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 407,191 4,915,359 protection applies water is present Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+16.914 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure May 31 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • Isolate if feasible
• Unclassified and flowing • Trenchless water is present • Cataraqui Region • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present Conservation WC-MLV Gananoque 407,347 4,915,364 protection applies (horizontal (subject to • Approach from • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat • None Authority 142+17.07 River • directional specific crossing both sides RAP October 1 to • Gananoque River/ • Yes fish SAR habitat drilling [HDD]) design and May 31 na (Cold/coolwater) applicable permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Redside Dace habitat • Fish habitat present (subject to • Temporary • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 408,601 4,915,769 protection applies water is present Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing clear span • Ice bridge 142+18.436 • RAP October 1 to or open-cut if dry Authority • design and structure May 31 Yes fish SAR habitat or frozen to applicable (Cold/coolwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 410,170 4,916,382 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+20.198 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 410,217 4,916,381 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+20.246 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 411,764 4,917,463 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+22.139 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 412,123 4,917,770 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+22.634 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 412,634 4,918,454 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+23.545 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 414,261 4,919,432 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 142+25.448 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 414,275 4,919,441 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+25.465 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 414,353 4,919,487 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+25.556 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 414,396 4,919,513 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+25.606 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 416,213 4,920,797 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 142+27.834 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • Cataraqui Region • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to Conservation WC-MLV May 31 water is present bridge or flume Black Creek 416,533 4,921,043 • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Authority 142+28.238 (Cold/coolwater) and or open-cut if dry ramp crossing design and • Gananoque River/ March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable na (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 417,253 4,921,608 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP March 15 to • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+29.153 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority June 30 (Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 417,353 4,921,691 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+29.283 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 417,401 4,921,730 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+29.345 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible determined and flowing • Temporary • • Warmwater • Fish habitat present (subject to Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 418,006 4,922,218 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • RAP March 15 to • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+30.122 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing Authority June 30 (Warmwater) design and • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 418,142 4,922,320 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+30.292 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 418,300 4,922,428 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+30.484 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 418,985 4,923,007 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+31.382 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • Cataraqui Region WC-MLV 419,202 4,923,223 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Conservation Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge 142+31.689 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • South Nation WC-MLV 469,186 4,965,683 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 145+0.565 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • South Nation WC-MLV 469,889 4,966,354 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 145+1.536 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits)
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TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF WATERCOURSE CROSSINGS ALONG THE EASTERN MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECT
UTM Co-ordinates Recommend Recommended (NAD 83, Zone 11) ed Vehicle/ Vehicle/ Thermal Mean Equipment Watercourse (a) Recommended Contingency Equipment Watercourse Classification Channel Species at Risk (SAR) Fish Crossing and Legal (b) Pipeline Crossing Pipeline Crossing Crossing Comments No (KP) Easting Northing and Restricted Morphology Habitat Potential Method Location Method Method Method During [m] [m] Activity Period (RAP) (m) During Dry or Open Water Frozen Conditions Conditions • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • South Nation WC-MLV 471,158 4,967,221 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 145+3.078 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • South Nation WC-MLV 473,217 4,968,530 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 145+5.518 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • South Nation WC-MLV 473,587 4,968,765 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 145+5.956 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) • To be • Isolate if feasible • Unclassified determined and flowing • Temporary • RAP October 1 to • Fish habitat present (subject to • South Nation WC-MLV 474,140 4,969,116 May 31 water is present bridge or flume Unnamed • Unknown • No mussel SAR habitat specific crossing • Ice bridge Conservation 145+6.611 or open-cut if dry ramp crossing (Cold/coolwater) and design and Authority March 15 to June 30 • No fish SAR habitat or frozen to (culvert) applicable (Warmwater) bottom permits) Notes: The details provided in this table will be updated to reflect the result of field surveys being conducted for the Project. (a) Data obtained from MNR (2013). (b) Subject to field confirmation.
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8.5 Pipe Activities (Trenching, Stringing, Bending, Coating, Lowering-In)
Introduction The following mitigation measures will be implemented during mainline construction, including trenching, stringing, bending, coating and lowering-in.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• prevent impacts to watercourses and waterbodies;
• reduce interference with other land uses; and,
• prevent harming wildlife
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Wet Soils 1. Implement the Wet Soils Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E), as required. Soil Pulverization 2. Where pulverization of soils has the potential of causing soil loss or long-term structural impact, strip topsoil, regrade and/or stabilize the ROW using a tackifier or water. Trenching 3. To facilitate free movement of livestock and wildlife, follow trenching operations as closely as possible with lowering-in and backfill operations, unless, for construction purposes, there is a need to have the trench open for an extended period of time. 4. Minimize the amount of open trench at any one time. 5. The Contractor will monitor the open trench for trapped wildlife. Should any wildlife be identified, the Contractor will contact the Environmental Inspector(s) and Construction Manager. The Environmental Inspector(s) will contact the appropriate provincial regulatory agency or a Wildlife Resource Specialist, where required, for direction. 6. As trenching proceeds, identify areas of potential trench wall instability that may affect unstripped topsoil areas. Strip a wider area if the trench walls slough into the ditch and the potential for mixing of topsoil and subsoil exists. Back slope trench wall until stable. 7. If unstripped topsoil is sloughing into the trench, suspend trenching operations until the topsoil is stripped wide enough to prevent loss.
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Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Bedrock – Blasting 8. Where blasting is required, operations shall be conducted according to laws and regulations governing explosives. 9. Before any blasting commences, a specific blasting procedure shall be developed for the site. 10. Prior to blasting, rip bedrock in trench, if encountered and if feasible. Contractor blasting specifications must meet or exceed TransCanada’s blasting specifications. 11. Notify local residents of blasting schedule at least 48 hours prior to blasting and provide updates to the schedule as necessary to reflect changes in overall duration and timing. 12. Conduct a pre and post-construction well water sampling program to examine water quality and quantity prior to blasting and excavation. Spoil Handling 13. Place trench spoil to maintain an adequate separation between topsoil and subsoil piles. Avoid overlap of the trench spoil and topsoil in agricultural lands. If the potential of overlap is identified, move the topsoil, or in some space restricted cases, protect with a geotextile cover. 14. Ensure spoil does not spread off ROW. 15. If construction occurs under frozen conditions, do not mix snow with spoil material. Water Management 16. Monitor water levels in all open trenches. 17. Where practical, grade the ROW to divert surface water away from the open trench. 18. Where the open trench has the potential to dewater a wetland, undertake trenching in a manner that prevents the flow of water along the trench. 19. The location of all discharge areas shall be approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). 20. Obtain an Environmental Compliance Approval prior to any discharge if the trench requires dewatering, pump water onto stable, well vegetated areas, tarpaulins, sheeting, rocks, sand bags, or into settling ponds, filter bags, or other appropriate sediment filtering devices. Complete dewatering in a manner that does not cause erosion or allow sediment to re-enter a watercourse. 21. Do not permit pumped trench water to flow directly into any watercourse. If water is released onto private land, landowner consent must be acquired prior to release. 22. The Contractor will ensure the pump intake is elevated from the bottom of the trench to minimize the pumping of sediment. 23. The Contractor will ensure hoses and pumps are of sufficient length and capacity to transfer trench water to the desired location. 24. The Contractor will ensure hoses are in good working condition, and hoses with tears or ruptures will be repaired or replaced.
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Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Welding Waste 25. Use magnets to collect bevel shavings on a daily basis. Collect all welding refuse generated by each welding rig and dispose of at an approved waste facility. Coating 26. Where spray or paint-on coatings are applied, use a tarp or alternative device of sufficient size to block over spray from contacting the ground. Clean-up any over spray that comes in contact with the ground.
8.6 Backfill
Introduction The following mitigation measures will be implemented during backfill operations.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• protect the pipeline and prevent subsidence of the trench;
• ensure excavated materials from the trench are replaced and properly compacted;
• properly re-establish subsurface drainage; and,
• facilitate cross ROW drainage.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Padding 1. Do not use topsoil to pad the pipe under any circumstances. 2. Where sand padding has been employed on agricultural land resulting in excess spoil, remove the displaced spoil that cannot be adequately feathered out on the ROW to an approved location. Rock In Backfill 3. Do not backfill large rocks into the upper 0.5 m of the trench on agricultural lands. 4. Pick all rocks greater than 10 cm in width in the top 30 cm of subsoil and remove from the right-of-way, unless otherwise directed by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate. On forested land, rock and root picking will be in accordance with landowner or regulatory agency guidance. Topsoil Separation 5. Place spoil back into the trench in such a way as to prevent loss or mixing of topsoil. Backfill Trench 6. Avoid scalping the sod layer for seeded pasture and hay land during backfill. 7. Backfill the trench as soon as practical, following lowering-in, to minimize hazards to wildlife. 8. Backfill the clay or subsoil first if salvaged separately from topsoil in shallow peaty areas. 9. Compact backfill to minimize trench settlement. Take extra care to backfill the trench at banks of watercourse crossings, intermittent drainages and at bell holes.
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Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Winter Construction 10. Do not mix snow with spoil during backfilling. 11. To reduce the potential for ditch line subsidence, roach all available spoil over the ditch line to allow for settlement. If necessary, rework spoil material to break-up frozen clumps prior to ditch backfill. 12. Do not attempt to compact trench material until the backfill material has completely thawed. 13. Leave openings in the trench crown and all windrows at appropriate locations to allow for temporary and permanent cross ROW drainage. 14. Ensure that all backfill is complete prior to spring break-up.
Trench Compaction 15. Backfill trench material in lifts and compact after each lift. 16. Return excavated material back into the trench minus the displacement of the pipe and other pipeline materials, such as weights. 17. Feather out spoil material displaced by the pipe and other pipeline materials that will not fit back into the trench, across the stripped portion of the ROW with a maximum 10 cm crown measured over the trench-line.
8.7 Pressure Testing
Introduction Hydrostatic testing is the use of water to pressure test sections of pipeline. Water is typically withdrawn from nearby dugouts, lakes, watercourses, or municipal sources in accordance with applicable permits for withdrawal of water.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• ensure pressure testing activities are conducted in accordance with all approval conditions, permits, and landowner commitments; and,
• reduce effects on watercourses, wetlands, and contamination of agricultural soils.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Permits and 1. Conduct all hydrostatic testing activities in accordance with the NEB Onshore Approvals Pipeline Regulations, provincial regulations, as well as the latest version of CSA Z662. 2. The Company 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 than 30 days prior to testing. 3. If taking more than more than 50,000 litres of water a day from a lake, river, stream or groundwater source, obtain a permit to take water from Ontario’s Water Taking Regulation (O. Reg. 387/04) from the MOECC. 4. Abide by applicable provincial or federal approval conditions.
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Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Withdrawal 5. Restrict water withdrawal for hydrostatic testing to less than 10% of the streamflow of a watercourse at the time of withdrawal, or as otherwise specified by the appropriate regulatory agency. Water Trucks 6. Ensure water hauling trucks for test water, if used, are clean and inspected prior to use. Isolate Pumps 7. Ensure pumps, generators and light towers used at water intake locations have secondary containment that can hold 125% of the fuel tank. 8. Ensure any leaks in the fill and discharge lines are controlled to prevent erosion. Screen Intake 9. Screen all water intakes in accordance with the Freshwater Intake End-of- Pipe Fish Screen Guideline published by DFO. Maintain screens so they are clear of debris. Dewatering 10. Shunt test water ahead from test section to test section to the extent possible to minimize water hauling, water usage and number of dewatering points. 11. Prior to discharge of hydrostatic test water, ensure that the appropriate testing and treatment measures are implemented in accordance with local regulatory requirements. 12. Discharge hydrostatic test water into the same drainage basin from which it was withdrawn, unless otherwise approved by the appropriate authority.
Dewatering (cont’d) 13. Discharge water into a well-vegetated area. Provide scour protection or an energy diffuser at the discharge site as directed by the Company. 14. Preserve water quality, including preventing the introduction of foreign material (debris, sediment, etc.) into the receiving waterbody/watercourse. 15. Monitor the discharge area for erosion.
8.8 Clean-up and Reclamation
Introduction Clean-up and reclamation are important steps in returning construction sites to a condition similar to preconstruction. For winter construction, clean-up is generally a two-phase process, with rough clean-up being completed immediately following construction, and final clean-up occurring the following winter. For summer construction, clean-up is generally completed immediately following construction, or as soon as conditions permit.
Objective The objectives of these mitigation measures are to:
• effectively use reclamation techniques that prevent topsoil/surface material loss from wind and water erosion;
• establish a vegetative cover compatible with surrounding vegetation and land uses;
• comply with approval conditions, including permits and landowner commitments;
• re-establish the ROW or Project Site in a stable condition acceptable for operational requirements; and,
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• maintain equivalent land capability, ensuring the ability of the land to support various land uses similar to the uses that existed before construction, but not necessarily identical.
Specific Measures
Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Scheduling 1. Clean-up activities will follow completion of backfill operations as closely as possible. 2. Schedule final clean-up to occur under non-frozen conditions, when soil moisture conditions permit. 3. If reclamation is postponed, contact the relevant regulatory agencies and landowners before the initiation of the reclamation activities and notify upon completion, as required. Schedule – Frozen 4. Complete machine clean-up immediately following construction, prior to Conditions 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. 5. Contact the relevant regulatory agencies before the initiation of the clean-up and reclamation activities and notify upon completion, as required. Schedule – Migratory 6. In the event clean-up activities are scheduled to occur within the restricted Birds activity period for migratory birds (March 25 to August 28 of [Environment Canada 2014]), conduct nest sweeps to identify any active nests. Level of Clean-up 7. The level of clean-up on all agricultural lands will ensure the land is returned to as close to preconstruction conditions as possible to allow for continued agricultural operations and equivalent land capability.
Staking 8. Remove all flagging from the Project area and dispose of it at an approved facility at the completion of construction. Matting/Subsoil 9. During final clean-up, remove matting and subsoil, if used. If applicable, Ramping return the subsoil to its preconstruction location unless otherwise requested or approved by the applicable government agency. 10. Dispose of slash and any remaining leaning trees or incorporate into rollback, where required. Matting 11. Remove all matting and non-biodegradable geotextile from all locations on the ROW. Wet Soils 12. If saturated conditions exist at the time of clean-up on agricultural lands refer to the Wet Soils Contingency Plan (Appendix 1E). If necessary, suspend final clean-up activity until soil conditions are appropriate. Secondary Stripping 13. On agricultural areas, where construction occurred during frozen ground conditions, and where reduced width topsoil stripping was conducted, final clean-up will require stripping of a wider area (secondary stripping) to maintain land capability. 14. Strip back topsoil on both sides of the ditchline to ensure sufficient space is available for ditch compaction, feathering excess soil, and subsoil preparation. 15. Once subsoil preparation is complete, replace topsoil uniformly over the stripped area.
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Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Grade Replacement 16. Replace grade material to preconstruction contours, except if otherwise authorized by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate. 17. Re-establish surface drainage patterns; install drainage and erosion control measures, and complete the installation of sedimentation control measures at all watercourse crossings. Grade Replacement – 18. Where construction occurs under frozen conditions, replace grades. Some Frozen Conditions regrading under non-frozen conditions may be required to touch up areas and to ensure predisturbance contours are maintained. Compacted Subsoils 19. Environmental Inspector(s) will determine the locations where subsoil compaction is an issue. Prior to topsoil replacement, rip compacted subsoils on the construction ROW with a multi-shank ripper or breaking disc to a depth of 30 cm or the depth of compaction, whichever is deeper. If soils are moist, postpone ripping of subsoils until soils dry to ensure that the soils fracture when ripped. 20. In areas where the topsoil is in place, use special equipment such as a paratiller to relieve compaction with reduced potential for admixing at the discretion of the Environmental Inspector(s) in consultation with the Construction Manager. Subsoil Preparation 21. Re-grade areas with vehicle ruts or erosion gullies. 22. Smooth and level the ripped subsoil surface to prevent admixing of subsoil and topsoil when the topsoil is replaced.
Trench Compaction 23. Where trenching has been conducted under frozen ground conditions, delay final trench compaction until the subsoil has completely thawed. 24. Backfill trench material in lifts and compact after each lift. 25. Return all excavated material back into the trench minus the displacement of the pipe and other pipeline materials, such as weights. Trench Crown – 26. Feather out spoil material displaced by the pipe and other pipeline materials Agricultural Land that will not fit back into the trench across the stripped portion of the ROW with a maximum 10 cm crown measured over the trench-line. Root and Rock 27. On agricultural land, pick rocks and roots to an equivalent size and Picking distribution of that on adjacent land and any rock greater than 10 cm in size unless otherwise directed by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate. 28. Dispose of all rock material collected at an appropriate off ROW location, as directed by the Environmental Inspector(s). Topsoil Replacement 29. Replace topsoil to a uniform depth, on all portions of the ROW that were stripped. Match topsoil/strippings depth to the unstripped edges of the ROW. 30. If construction occurs under frozen ground conditions, delay topsoil/stripping replacement until the topsoil/stripping pile and trench spoil has completely thawed. 31. Postpone replacement of topsoil/strippings during wet weather or high winds to prevent erosion and/or damaging soil structure. Cultivation 32. On cultivated land, disc or cultivate the areas on which topsoil has been replaced to restore soil tilth, unless otherwise approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). Discing and cultivation depth will not exceed the topsoil depth. 33. Under extremely dry soil conditions use a cultivator, rather than a disc.
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Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures Fencing 34. All fences will be replaced and will match the number of wires in the connecting fence line. 35. New posts and bracing will be installed to match the connecting fence. Access Removal 36. Remove bar ditch ramps and reclaim all temporary access trails and shoo-flies to stable conditions. Re-contour to preconstruction conditions and seed accordingly. 37. Remove all mats and ramps used so that they do not impede the restoration of natural drainage patterns. 38. Remove all temporary vehicle crossing structures. Ensure that removal of access does not disturb the bed or banks at the crossing. Access Removal – 39. Remove all temporary vehicle crossing structures, prior to spring break-up. Frozen Conditions Remove or breach snow or ice bridges to ensure they do not impede flow. Cover Crop 40. Use a cover crop to assist in weed and erosion control where warranted, or where requested by the landowner. Apply cover crops to the approach slopes of all water crossings where there is a risk of wind and water erosion. Seeding and 41. Use only Certified No. 1 seed, unless Certified No. 1 is not available for select Revegetation reclamation seed species (i.e., native species). 42. Acquire Certificates of Analysis for all seed mixes. 43. Seeding will follow as close as possible to final clean-up and topsoil/surface material replacement pending seasonal or weather conditions.
44. On privately-owned lands such as pasture and hay land, base the final seed mix on input from landowners and the availability of seed at the time of reclamation. 45. Landowners are responsible for seeding cultivated lands. 46. On Crown land, allow for natural regeneration or seed as directed by the appropriate Land Administrator. Natural recovery is the preferred method of reclamation on level terrain where erosion is not expected. 47. Seed riparian and erosion prone areas with a native cover crop and seed mix that has been approved by the applicable regulatory agency, as soon as feasible after construction, prior to spring freshet wherever possible. 48. Use natural recovery in wetlands unless otherwise specified by the Company. 49. Restrict vehicle access over newly seeded areas. Seed Mix Application 50. Apply seed using a rangeland drill or equivalent. Use broadcast application on steep terrain, forested areas, fence lines, road ditches, watercourse banks, etc. 51. Apply seed at a rate of 10 kg/ha for drill seeding and 15 kg/ha for broadcast seeding. Drill seeding is the primary method of seed application, unless otherwise specified by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate. Sedimentation/ 52. Remove unnecessary silt fence or other temporary erosion control measures Erosion Control not required, as specified by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate. 53. Install permanent sedimentation and erosion control measures, where required, in accordance with Dwgs. STDS-03-ML-05-001, STDS-03-ML-05- 132, STDS-03-ML-05-603, STDS-03-ML-05-604, STDS-03-ML-05-606 and STDS-03-ML-05-608 in Appendix 1D, unless otherwise approved by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate to adjust for site conditions and suitability.
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Activity/Concern Mitigation Measures 54. The Environmental Inspector(s) or designate will determine the location of sedimentation and erosion control measures. 55. Install cross ditches and berms on moderately steep and steep slopes on pasture, bush and forested lands in order to prevent runoff along the ROW and subsequent erosion. Install berms immediately downslope of all trench breakers (Dwg. STDS-03-ML-12-221). Straw Crimping 56. Straw crimping may be used to prevent wind erosion and reduce evapotranspiration on pasture, cultivated lands, and erosion prone soils as specified by the Environmental Inspector. 57. To prevent the introduction or spread of noxious or restricted weeds, inspect all potential source locations for noxious or restricted weeds before procurement of the straw. Rollback 58. Install rollback as specified by the Environmental Inspector(s) or designate and approved by the applicable regulatory agency or the landowner. 59. Rollback slash and small diameter, non-merchantable timber on erosion prone slopes. Walk down erosion control rollback with a dozer (Refer to Appendix 1D, Dwg. STDS-03-ML-05-312). 60. Install rollback to prevent access along portions of the ROW as directed by the Environmental Inspector. Spread evenly over the ROW. Do not walk over access control rollback (Refer to Appendix 1D Dwg. STDS-03-ML-05-313).
Tackifiers 61. The Environmental Inspector(s) or designate will determine locations where tackifier will be used. 62. Review areas where tackifier has been applied and other potential erosion areas to ensure soils stabilization is effective where topsoil piles/windrows are left in place through winter construction and spring thaw. Follow-up monitoring and applications will be conducted as required. Fencing 63. Install fencing to exclude livestock where required. Discuss fencing options with landowners and occupants. Burn Piles 64. Confirm burn piles are properly extinguished. Conduct infrared scanning of burn pile locations to locate any hot spots. Weed Control 65. Post-construction monitoring and treatment of weed infestation on the ROW will be implemented as needed.
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9.0 POST-CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
Objective The objectives of PCM are to:
• assess the success of mitigation measures implemented during construction;
• document opportunities for procedural learnings and improvement;
• review the success of re-establishing equivalent land capability; and,
• compare the predicted impacts (including cumulative impacts) and mitigation measures with actual documented impacts.
Process The Project will follow the Company’s Post-Construction Monitoring Program (PCMP), which ensures compliance with specific reclamation performance expectations and conditions, as well as addresses the requirements of a follow-up program under the Canadian Environmental Assessment (CEA) Agency. Mitigation methods will be based on the principle that success of land reclamation is measured against adjacent representative site conditions while taking into consideration the status of reclamation of the time of assessment.
Preliminary assessments are conducted during the most appropriate time of the season, which depends on the various biophysical resources and their growth stage or life cycle. This is usually in the spring/summer, and involves identifying deficiencies and proposing recommendations for corrective actions.
The program may entail specifically designed evaluation criteria depending on the concerns and issues that were highlighted through the ESA, or encountered during the construction process. Seasonal influences and/or species lifecycle or habitat periods may require evaluations to be conducted during specific periods throughout the year.
Deficiencies discovered or opportunities for enhancement will result in developing proposed recommendations for corrective actions. The remedial actions are to be implemented as soon as practical during the most appropriate season, preferably summer, but may be outside this period due to environmental timing restrictions (reproductive periods, migration periods), field and weather conditions, or social and public concerns. A final assessment would then be scheduled for the fall, or as deemed appropriate to ensure the remedial actions are stable and successful.
Areas of potential terrain instability will be monitored for two years following construction. Slope stability will be inspected on a routine basis for the life of the pipeline. Remedial work will be conducted where warranted to protect pipeline integrity.
The ROW will be inspected during operations with regular aerial patrols after heavy snow melt or heavy, persistent rainfall to identify areas of erosion. Remedial work will be conducted where warranted to protect pipeline integrity in a timely manner.
The ROW will be monitored during operations for the presence of stones at the surface and remediated if stoniness will interfere with agricultural practices.
Areas that are susceptible to erosion or difficult to revegetate (e.g., due to high salinity) will be identified, and records maintained of remedial measures implemented and the success of these measures. This information will be made available to construction Contractors and supervisors prior to and during operation and maintenance activities to allow implementation of adaptive mitigation strategies to reduce impacts on soil and soil productivity.
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The Company will record locations of concerns identified during construction related to weeds, vegetation establishment, general ROW conditions, water crossing stability, and reclamation success. This issues list will be used to measure success of mitigation measures used during construction of the Project, and to ensure outstanding issues are investigated, resolved and reported during the PCMP for the Project.
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APPENDIX 1A
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Contact Phone Number Emergency 9-1-1
Ambulance 9-1-1
Hospitals Lakeridge Health Centre 905-623-3331 47 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 2N4 Northumberland Hills Hospital 905-372-6811 1000 DePalma Drive, Cobourg, ON, K9A 5W6 Quinte Health Care Belleville General Hospital 613-969-7400 265 Dundas Street East, Belleville, ON, K8N 5A9 Kingston General Hospital 613-548-3232 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7 Brockville General Hospital 613-345-5649 75 Charles Street, Brockville, ON, K6V 1S8 Police (non-emergency) Durham Regional Police (Bowmanville) 905-579-1520 605 Rossland Road East, Box 911, Whitby, ON, 1-888-579-1520 L1N 0B8 Cobourg Police Service 905-372-2243 107 King Street West, Cobourg, ON, K9A 2M4 Belleville Police Service 613-966-0882 93 Dundas Street East, Belleville, ON, K8N 1C2 Kingston Police Service 613-549-4660 705 Division Street, Kingston, ON, K7K 4C2 Brockville Police Service 613-342-0127 2269 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, ON, K6V 3G9 Fire 9-1-1 Ministry of Environment and Climate Change: Spills 1-800-268-6060 Action Centre
1-855-852-8320 DFO Fisheries Protection Program Contacts [email protected]
Provincial Wildlife Biologist 1-905-713-7369 Sick, injured or orphaned animals - Ministry of Natural 1-800-667-1940 Resources and Forestry To report dead animals - Canadian Cooperative Wildlife 1-866-673-4781 Health Centre (www.ccwhc.ca) Ontario One Call 1-800-400-2255
National Energy Board 1-800-899-1265
Transport Safety Board Emergency / Incident Line 1-819-997-7887
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APPENDIX 1B
CONTACTS
Brian West Project Manager TransCanada PipeLines Limited 450 - 1st Street S.W. (TransCanada Project Manager) Calgary, Alberta T2P 5H1 Phone: 1-403-920-6981 Fax: 1-403-920-2397 Email: [email protected] Mike Wilfley Senior Environmental Planner TransCanada PipeLines Limited 450 - 1st Street S.W. (TransCanada Environmental Contact) Calgary, Alberta T2P 5H1 Phone:1-403-920-7731 Fax: 1-403-920-2397 Email: [email protected] Tamara Skillen Project Manager, Sr. EIA Specialist Golder Associates Ltd. 32 Steacie Drive (Environmental Consultant) Kanata, Ontario K2K 2A9 Phone: 1-613-592-9600 x 4314 Fax: 1-613-592 9601 Email: [email protected] Sheri Young Secretary of the Board Secretary and Regulatory Services National Energy Board (National Energy Board Contact) 517 Tenth Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8 Phone: (403) 292-4800 Email: [email protected] Fisheries Protection Program Fisheries and Oceans Canada 867 Lakeshore Road Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A6 (Fisheries Contact) Phone: 1-855-852-8320 Fax: 1-905-336-6285 Email: [email protected] Denise Fell Environmental Assessment Officer Environment Canada 4905 Dufferin Street (General Environment Canada Contact) Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4 Phone: 1-905-336-4951 Fax: 1-905-336-8901 Email: [email protected]
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Eric Advokaat Director, Operations Eastern Canada, MPMO/ADM Natural Resources Canada 155 Queen Street, 2nd Floor, Room 212 (General Natural Resources Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E44 Contact) Phone: 1-613-995-7512 Fax: 1-613-995-7555 Email: [email protected] Monique Mousseau Regional Manager, Environmental Assessment Officer Transport Canada 4900 Young Street (General Transport Canada Contact) North York, Ontario M2N 6A5 Phone: 1-416-952-0485 Email: [email protected] Mark Yeates Environmental Assessment Specialist Natural Resource Conservation Branch Parks Canada (General Parks Canada Contact) 1800 Walkley Road Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8K3 Phone: (613) 993-2125, ext 280 Email: [email protected] Joanna Samson Regional Planner Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry th (Ministry of Natural Resources and 300 Water Street, 4 Floor S, PO Box 7000 Forestry Representative) Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 8M5 Phone: 1-705-755-5194 Email: [email protected] Laura Hatcher Team Lead (Acting), Heritage Land Use Planning Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Suite 1700, 401 Bay Street (Heritage Resource Contact) Toronto, Ontario, M7A 0A7 Phone: 1-416-314-3108 Fax: 1-416-212-1802 Email: [email protected] Ian Hember Team Lead, Archaeology Program Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Suite 1700, 401 Bay Street (In Case of Discovery of Archaeological Toronto, Ontario, M7A 0A7 Resources) Phone: 1-416-314-7691 Fax: 1-416-212-1802 Email: [email protected]
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Nisha Shirali Environmental Resource Planner / EA Coordinator The Ministry of the Environment 5775 Younge Street, 8th Floor (General Ministry of Environment contact) North York, Ontario M2M 4J1 Phone: 1-416-326-6700 Email: [email protected] The Ministry of the Environment Attention: Permit to Take Water Director, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch (In case a permit to take water is required) 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1L5 Phone: (416) 314-8001 or 1-800-461-6290 Kim Gavine Conservation Ontario 120 Bayview Parkway Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4W3 (General Conservation Authorities contact) Phone: 1-905-895-0716, ext 231 Fax: 1-905-895-0751 Email: [email protected] Stephen Knechtel General Management / Secretary-Treasurer Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority 1641 Perth Road, PO Box 160 (Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Glenburnie, Ontario K0H 1S0 contact) Phone: 1-613-546-4228 Fax: 1-613-547-6474 Email: [email protected] Russ Powell Chief Administration Officer Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority 100 Whiting Avenue (Central Lake Ontario Conservation Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3T3 Authority contact) Phone: 1-905-579-0411 Fax: 1-905-579-0994 Email: [email protected] Linda Laliberte Chief Administration Officer / Secretary-Treasurer Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority 2216 County Road 29, PO Box 328 (Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3W4 contact) Phone: 1-905-885-8173 Fax: 1-905-885-9824 Email: [email protected]
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Glenda Rodgers Chief Administration Officer / Secretary-Tresurer Lower Trent Conservation Authority 714 Murray Street, RR1 (Lower Trent Conservation Authority Trenton, Ontario K8V 5P4 contact) Phone: 1-613-394-3915 Fax: 1-613-394-5226 Email: [email protected] Terry Murphy General Manager Quinte Conservation Authority 2061 Old Highway 2, RR2 (Quinte Conservation Authority contact) Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z2 Phone: 1-613-968-3434 Fax: 1-613-968-8240 Email: [email protected] Dennis O’Grady General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer South Nation Conservation Authority 38 Victoria Street, PO Box 29 (South Nation Conservation Authority Finch, Ontario K0C 1K0 contact) Phone: 1-613-984-2948 Fax: 1-613-984-2872 Email: [email protected] Suzanne Bevan Senior Planner Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Toronto and Region Conservation 5 Shoreham Drive Authority Representative) Toronto, Ontario, M3N 1S4 Phone: 1-416-661-6600 ext. 5759 Email: [email protected] Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Stone Road West Guelph, Ontario N1G 4Y2 (In the event of weed or disease concerns) Phone: 1-855-696-2811 Fax: 1-519-826-3442 Email: [email protected] Spills Action Centre Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (In the Event of a Spill) Phone: 416-325-3000 or 1-800-268-6060
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APPENDIX 1C
APPROVALS/PERMITS POTENTIALLY REQUIRED FOR PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT
Jurisdiction/ Department or Legislation Permit/Approval/Authorization/Notification Agency Federal Section 52 of the National Energy Board Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Act (NEB Act) Section 58 of the NEB Exempting Order for the Project in relation to temporary infrastructure Act required for construction. Section 108 of NEB Approval to construct a pipeline that passes on, over, along or under a Act utility. If required, approval to construct, place, alter, repair, rebuild, remove or Subsection 6(1) of the decommission a work (i.e., permanent crossing structure) in, on, over, National Energy Navigation Protection under, through or across any navigable water that is listed in the (a) Board (NEB) Act (NPA) schedule that the Minister of Transport Canada has determined under section 5 is likely to substantially interfere with navigation. Under the Memorandum of Understanding between the National Energy Board and Fisheries and Oceans Canada for Cooperation and Administration of the Fisheries Act and the Species at Risk Act Related to Fisheries Act and Regulating Energy Infrastructure, the NEB will assess potential effects of Species at Risk Act the Project on fish or fish habitat and aquatic species at risk. If the NEB (SARA)(b) determines that a project could result in serious harm to fish or fish habitat, or adverse effects on species at risk, the NEB will notify DFO that a Fisheries Act authorization under subsection 35(2) and section 32 and/or section 73 SARA permit may be required. Natural Resources Section 7 and 8: Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil Permit, Temporary Explosives Act Canada Magazine License, Explosives Transportation Permit. (NRCan) Federal Real Property Licence/lease to use or occupy real property or an immovable under the and Federal Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act. Transport Immovables Act Canada Agreement/lease with respect to any road, railway or canal crossed by Department of the Project under the Department of Transport Act. Transport Act Provincial Permit for an Activity to Assist in the Protection or Recovery of a Species, Endangered Species to result in Overall Benefit to a Species, or that will result in Significant Act, 2007 Economic or Social Benefit to Ontario. Fish and Wildlife . Licence to Collect Fish for Scientific Purposes; and Conservation Act, Ontario Ministry . of Natural 1997 Letter of Authorization to drain a beaver pond. Resources and . Letter of Authorization and/or Permits for impacts to Crown land; Forestry (MNRF) . Easement in or over Crown land for any purpose; Public Lands Act . Licence of occupation of Crown land; and . Work Permit for erection of any building or structure or improvement on Crown land. Provincial (continued) Ontario Ministry of Tourism, . Archaeology clearance; and Ontario Heritage Act Culture and . Built Heritage and Cultural Heritage Landscape clearance. Sport (MTCS)
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Jurisdiction/ Department or Legislation Permit/Approval/Authorization/Notification Agency Ontario Ministry . Permit for the taking of 50,000 litres (L)/day or more of water from of the Ontario Water any one source; and Environment and Resources Act Climate Change . Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for discharging (MOECC) hydrostatic test water to a surface water body. Conservation Authority Act, Regulations of Permission to straighten, change, divert or interfere with the existing Development, Conservation channel of a river, creek, stream or watercourse or to change or interfere Interference with Authorities with a wetland for crossing/construction locations on watercourses, Wetlands and wetlands, and flood control areas. Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses (a) Responsibility for Transport Canada permitting in relation to navigability of water bodies was transitioned to the NEB under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective July 2013. (b) Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). 2013a. Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat. Available at: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/measures-mesures/index-eng.html.
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DFO = Deaprtment of Fisheries and Oceans ECA = Environmental Compliance Approval MNRF = Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry MOECC = Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change MOU = Memorandum of Understanding MTCS = Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport NEB = National Energy Board NRCan = Natural Resources Canada SARA = Species at Risk Act
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APPENDIX 1D
TYPICAL DRAWINGS
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Drawing Number Title
STDS-03-ML-03-101 Typical Ditch, Creek and Minor River Crossing STDS-03-ML-05-001 Typical Erosion and Sediment Control Measures STDS-03-ML-05-101 Temporary Steel Bridge Crossings STDS-03-ML-05-102 Temporary Log Bridge Crossings STDS-03-ML-05-104 Temporary Ice Bridge Crossings STDS-03-ML-05-111 Flume Water Course Crossings STDS-03-ML-05-112 Dam and Pump Water Course Crossings STDS-03-ML-05-131 Soil Retaining Berm STDS-03-ML-05-132 Sediment Control - Silt Fence Construction STDS-03-ML-05-603 Streambank Reclamation - Logwall STDS-03-ML-05-604 Streambank Reclamation - Brush Layer in Cross Cut Slope STDS-03-ML-05-606 Streambank Reclamation - Vegetated Geotextile Installation STDS-03-ML-05-608 Water Crossing Bank Erosion Protection STDS-03-ML-12-221 Typical Diversion Berms STDS-03-ML-05-312 Typical Rollback for Access Control STDS-03-ML-05-313 Typical Rollback for Erosion Control STDS-03-ML-05-401 Topsoil Conservation Full-width Stripping STDS-03-ML-05-402 Topsoil Conservation Ditchline and Spoil Side (Summer Construction) STDS-03-ML-05-404 Topsoil Conservation Blade Width (Summer Construction) STDS-03-ML-05-441 Grubbing and Root Zone Material Conservation STDS-03-ML-05-443 Grubbing and Topsoil Conservation for Freehold Treed Land (Summer Construction) STDS-03-ML-05-444B Forested Lands Row Preparation - Stripping Required Drawing 1 Topsoil Salvage - Full Right-of-way Drawing 2 Topsoil Salvage - Ditch and Spoil Area Drawing 3 Topsoil Salvage - Ditch and Work Side Area Drawing 4 Topsoil Salvage - Blade Width Stripping - Well-sodded Pasture
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1. Clear merchantable timber from the ROW for decking and hauling to end user.
2. Clear non merchantable woody material for burning. 3. Use suitable equipment (eg. hoe with thumb) to remove stumps and roots to minimize ground disturbance, or mulch the remaining surface material as per guidance by TransCanada Pipelines Limited. 4. Under frozen conditions, level the remaining surface material to create a working surface. A snow/ surface organic material mixture may be used to construct a snow roach over the proposed ditch to prevent freezing of the ditchline. In non-frozen conditions, stripping of the surface material may be required to conserve organic matter and create a level surface. 5. Where grading is required, strip surface organic material and store in temporary work space or other approved locations for replacement during cleanup.
6. Ditch
7. Backfill and roach the ditchline with all ditch material. 8. Replace surface organics evenly over the areas where it was removed during RoW preparation
ORIGINATOR: TITLE FORESTED LANDS ROW PREPARATION - NAME DATE STRIPPING REQUIRED APPROVED BY: In business to deliver TM CHECKED BY: SCALE DWG No REV N.T.S. STDS–03–ML–05–444B 00 PDF Page 136 of 216 PDF Page 137 of 216 PDF Page 138 of 216 PDF Page 139 of 216 PDF Page 140 of 216 PDF Page 141 of 216 S:\Clients\Transcanada\TriangleFacilities\99_PROJ\13-1126-0045\05_PRODUCTION\NEB\Rev0\20140918\EPP\TopsoilSalvageFullROW.mxd PROJECT TITLE Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, FULL RIGHT-OF-WAY TOPSOILSALVAGE - REVIEW PROJECT NO. 13-1126-0045 SCALE AS SHOWN AS SCALE 13-1126-0045 NO. PROJECT DESIGN CHECK GIS EASTERN MAINLINE PROJECT MAINLINE EASTERN KM SS JR JR 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 2014 Sep. 11 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 30 Jul. 2014 Jul. 30 PDF Page DRAWING1 142 of REV. 0.0 REV. 216 S:\Clients\Transcanada\TriangleFacilities\99_PROJ\13-1126-0045\05_PRODUCTION\NEB\Rev0\20140918\EPP\TopsoilSalvageDitchSpoilArea.mxd PROJECT TITLE Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, DITCHANDSPOIL AREA TOPSOILSALVAGE - REVIEW PROJECT NO. 13-1126-0045 SCALE AS SHOWN AS SCALE 13-1126-0045 NO. PROJECT DESIGN CHECK GIS EASTERN MAINLINE PROJECT MAINLINE EASTERN KM SS JR JR 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 2014 Sep. 11 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 30 Jul. 2014 Jul. 30 PDF Page DRAWING2 143 of REV. 0.0 REV. 216 S:\Clients\Transcanada\TriangleFacilities\99_PROJ\13-1126-0045\05_PRODUCTION\NEB\Rev0\20140918\EPP\TopsoilSalvageDitchWorkSideArea.mxd PROJECT TITLE Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, DITCHANDWORKSIDE AREA TOPSOILSALVAGE - REVIEW PROJECT NO. 13-1126-0058 SCALE AS SHOWN AS SCALE 13-1126-0058 NO. PROJECT DESIGN CHECK GIS EASTERN MAINLINE PROJECT MAINLINE EASTERN KM SS JR JR 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 2014 Sep. 11 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 30 Jul. 2014 Jul. 30 PDF Page DRAWING3 144 of REV. 0.0 REV. 216 S:\Clients\Transcanada\TriangleFacilities\99_PROJ\13-1126-0045\05_PRODUCTION\NEB\Rev0\20140918\EPP\TopsoilSalvageBladeWidthStripping.mxd Pipelinefor planned non-frozen construction conditions. NOTES: PROJECT TITLE Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, BLADE WIDTH STRIPPING WIDTH BLADE WELL SODDED PASTURE SODDED WELL TOPSOIL SALVAGE - SALVAGE TOPSOIL REVIEW PROJECT NO. 13-1126-0045 SCALE AS SHOWN AS SCALE 13-1126-0045 NO. PROJECT DESIGN CHECK GIS EASTERN MAINLINE PROJECT MAINLINE EASTERN KM SS JR JR 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 2014 Sep. 11 11 Sep. 2014 Sep. 11 30 Jul. 2014 Jul. 30 PDF Page DRAWING4 145 of REV. 0.0 REV. 216 PDF Page 146 of 216 TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. Environmental Protection Plan Eastern Mainline Pipeline Project October 2014
APPENDIX 1E
CONTINGENCY PLANS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 1 2.0 ADVERSE WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 6 3.0 FLOOD AND EXCESSIVE FLOW CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 8 4.0 WET SOILS CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 9 5.0 FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 10 6.0 SOIL HANDLING CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 12 7.0 SOIL EROSION CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 13 8.0 DIRECTIONAL DRILLING PROCEDURES AND INSTREAM DRILLING MUD RELEASE CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 15 8.1 General Measures...... 15 8.2 Emergency Response Equipment ...... 15 8.3 Monitoring ...... 16 8.4 Emergency Response ...... 17 9.0 PLANT SPECIES AND ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES OF CONCERN DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 21 10.0 WILDLIFE SPECIES OF CONCERN DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 22 11.0 HERITAGE RESOURCE DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 23 12.0 TLU SITES DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 24 12.1 TLU Sites Identified Prior to Construction ...... 24 12.2 TLU Sites Discovered During Construction ...... 26
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1.0 SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN
Introduction Depending upon the location, substance and quantity of the release, the incident may be reportable to applicable federal and/or provincial authorities. It will be the responsibility of the Environmental Inspector(s) to determine if an incident is externally reportable and follow the appropriate regulatory reporting requirements. Therefore, it is the policy of the Company that all releases are reported internally to the Environmental Inspector(s), regardless of the location, quantity or substance released.
The Construction Manager and/or Environmental Inspector(s) will immediately notify the appropriate regulatory agency when a reportable event occurs. If this is not possible, notification will be made as soon as practical upon detection of the spill. If a Contractor specific Spill Response Plan is in place, the plan will be reviewed to ensure that the Contractor Spill Response Plan meets the criteria contained in the Company’s Spill Contingency Plan. Where inconsistencies exist, the more stringent requirement will apply.
General Measures The following are standard measures to be adhered to during construction.
1. Appropriate spill equipment will be maintained at all work sites, in accordance with the Chemical and Waste Management Plan (Appendix 1F). The risk for site-specific spills will be used to determine the appropriate type of response equipment and suitable location for storage. 2. Specific instructions regarding applicable contacts and appropriate response actions to be taken in the event of a spill will be posted at the field construction offices.
Initial Response The following actions will be taken upon detection of a spill.
1. In the event of a spill of hazardous material, the first person on the scene will follow the actions presented in the Contractor’s Spill Response Procedures and/or the Spill Scene Checklist. 2. When notified of a spill, the Contractor will immediately ensure that: • action is taken to control danger to human life including the appointment of an Onsite Safety Supervisor; • the necessary equipment is mobilized and measures are being implemented to control and contain the spill; and • all resources are available to contain and clean-up a spill. 3. When notified of a spill, the Environmental Inspector(s) will immediately ensure that: • the appropriate regulatory agencies are notified (e.g., NEB, MOECC Spills Action Centre). Other notifications include the Project Engineer, the Company Environmental Advisor and if required, the Ontario Provincial Police or municipal police service.
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General Spill Containment Procedures The successful containment of a spill on land or water depends on a variety of factors including: ground cover, topography, hydrogeology, solubility of the material, viscosity of the liquid, water currents, soil permeability and climatic conditions.
The following general guidelines will be followed for containment of spilled materials.
1. The first person on the scene will follow the actions listed in the Contractor’s Spill Response Procedures and/or the Spill Scene Checklist. 2. Assess the safety hazards of the situation. 3. Remove sources of ignition, if safe to do so. 4. Identify the product, stop source, and physically contain spill as soon as safe to do so. 5. Avoid use of water or fire extinguishing chemicals on nonpetroleum product spills unless it is necessary to control a fire or prevent an explosion, since many chemicals react violently with water and chemical extinguishing agents may release toxic fumes. In addition, chemicals may be soluble in water and dispersal makes containment and clean-up more difficult. 6. Minimize traffic on contaminated soils. 7. Use natural depressions or berms constructed with materials and equipment in proximity to the site to physically contain a spill on land. Deployment of booms may be necessary on water.
Clean-up guidelines for specific accidents are outlined below.
Transportation by Truck At a minimum, the following general guidelines will be followed for containment and clean-up of most hazardous materials if spilled from a truck.
1. Contain spilled product 2. Pump the source of the leak dry, if applicable. 3. Remove source from site. 4. Recover spilled product. 5. Clean-up contaminated area. 6. Dispose of sorbent pads, heavily contaminated soil and vegetation at an approved facility. On lightly contaminated soil areas where remediation is feasible, add amendments, repeat as required, sample soil and seed as appropriate.
Spills Adjacent to or into a Waterbody At a minimum, the following general guidelines will be followed for containment and clean-up of most hazardous materials if spilled adjacent to, or into, a waterbody.
1. Construct berms, sumps and/or trenches to contain and/or prevent spilled product from entering a waterbody. 2. Deploy booms, skimmers, sorbents, etc., if feasible, to contain and recover spilled material from waterbody. 3. Recover spilled product. 4. Clean-up contaminated areas.
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5. Dispose of heavily contaminated soil and vegetation at an approved facility. On lightly contaminated soil areas where in situ restoration is feasible, the site will be reclaimed in a suitable manner, as determined by the Environmental Inspector(s).
Spot Spills Since effects from small spot spills can generally be minimized if appropriate actions are implemented, all small spills of fuels or noxious materials must be reported immediately to the Environmental Inspector(s).
At a minimum, the following general guidelines will be followed while cleaning up spot spills of fuel or other hazardous materials.
1. Modify construction activity in the immediate vicinity of the spot spill such that the impacted area is not disturbed 2. The Environmental Inspector(s) will determine appropriate methods to remove contaminated soil or vegetation to an approved facility or restore contaminated soils and vegetation in a suitable manner.
SPILL REPORTING AUTHORITIES Regulatory Agency Notes Spills Action Centre Report any spill if: Ontario Ministry of the Environment and • it causes harm or material discomfort to any person; Climate Change • injures or damages property or animal life; Phone: • impairs the quality of the natural environment air, water or land; 1-800-268-6060 (province-wide, 24/7) • causes adverse health effects; 1-416-325-3000 (Toronto area) • presents a safety risk; • renders property, plant or animal life unfit for use; • leads to the loss of enjoyment of the normal use of property; • interferes with the normal conduct of business. For all NEB regulated facilities, environmental incidents must be reported to the NEB or the Transportation Safety Board. An For a pipeline emergency, call the “incident" means an occurrence that results in: Transportation Safety Board's 24-hour hot line • the death of or serious injury to a person; at 1-819- 997-7887. • a significant adverse effect on the environment;
For all other emergencies related to a NEB- • an unintended fire or explosion; regulated company’s operations, facility or • an unintended or uncontained release of LVP hydrocarbons in , call the NEB at (403) 807- 3 activity excess of 1.5 m ; 9473.NOTE: The Transportation Safety Board will notify the NEB of any reportable spills. The • an unintended or uncontrolled release of gas or HVP company should also notify the NEB hydrocarbons; and/or Operational Project Manager directly. • the operation of a pipeline beyond its design limits as determined under CSA Z662 or CSA Z276 or any operating limits imposed by the Board (incident).
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SPILL SCENE CHECKLIST
The following activities should be taken by the first person on the scene of a hazardous material spill or release.
(a) If possible without further assistance, assess the safety hazards of the situation, control danger to human life and identify the composition (see Spill Report Form - next page) of the spilled material. ______(b) If feasible and safe to do so, remove any sources of ignition, cut off the source of the spill and initiate a release response plan (i.e., control, contain and clean-up). ______(c) Once the source has been cut off, attempt to contain the spilled area. ______(d) Notify the Construction Manager and Environmental Inspector(s). ______(e) Take notice of dangers to the environment (e.g., proximity of watercourses) and clean-up actions that might be necessary. ______(f) If any of the above tasks are beyond the capabilities at hand, ask for qualified assistance. ______
Note: The Construction Manager and/or Environmental Inspector(s) is responsible for contacting regulatory agencies. The Company Environmental Advisor is responsible for follow-up reporting that may be required by regulations/guidelines.
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SPILL REPORT FORM
Type of Material Spilled: Gasoline Diesel Lube Oil Hydraulic Fluid Vehicle Antifreeze Other (specify)
Date and Time of Spill or Discovery: Source of Spill: Area of Spill (m2): Depth of Spill (cm): Volume of Spill (L): Estimated Release Rate: Duration of Release: Location (land, water, land and water): Soil Type (e.g., sandy, clay, etc.): Location: Easting ______; Northing ______UTM Zone ____; KP _____
Land Use:
Environmentally sensitive areas potentially affected:
Weather conditions at time of discovery:
Procedures taken to minimize, control or stop the release:
Remediation plan and schedule of implementation, if required:
Current status of the remediation program:
(dd/mm/yy) (hr:min):
Form Completed by: Name: ______(printed) ______(signed)
Date: ______
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2.0 ADVERSE WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN The Environmental Inspector(s) is responsible for monitoring and implementing all procedures and will liaise with the appropriate regulatory agencies, when required. If necessary, a meeting will be held in the field to ensure that all involved parties mutually understand concerns.
Where adverse weather conditions and activities have the potential to cause adverse environmental effects, the Environmental Inspector(s) will suspend that phase of the operation until weather conditions abate or effective mitigation procedures have been implemented. The following represents mitigative measures that may be applied. Specific environmental mitigation is subjective and dependent upon specific right-of-way conditions and the Project schedule.
The following table outlines mitigative measures that allow for the continuation of activities and reduce potential adverse environmental effects.
WIND EROSION Mitigation Options to Consider 1 Uniformly apply mulch or tackifier to topsoil/strippings piles and/or other areas affected by wind erosion. 2 Water identified areas when activities or sufficient winds have created the potential for topsoil/strippings erosion. 3 Apply straw to topsoil/strippings and/or other areas where winds have created the potential for soil erosion. Straw sources are subject to landowner or regulatory approval, and must be approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). When clean straw is unavailable, seeding a clean, unpalatable annual crop at half the normal rate is acceptable. WATER EROSION Temporary Berms/Silt Fence 1 Temporary berms, silt fence and/or other appropriate mitigative measures (e.g., wattles, erosion control matting) will be implemented along the trench crown, surface material piles, and/or other areas where the potential for water erosion has been identified. 2 To prevent ponding and/or erosion, cross right-of-way drainage will be maintained. Appropriate measures (e.g., sumps, pumping excess water) to prevent deleterious material from entering a watercourse will be implemented, when and where required. Right-of-Way Maintenance/Stabilization 1 During adverse weather conditions, the Company will direct the Contractor to reduce unnecessary traffic and the number of vehicles on the right-of-way. Better planning of activities will be required by the Contractor to either tighten up, or spread out the work crews as warranted (e.g., close proximity of ditching, lower in, and backfill operations). To reduce effects, a one trip in, one trip out philosophy will be implemented for all right-of-way access. 2 Traffic will be restricted to the right-of-way. The appropriate regulatory agency will need to approve any off right-of-way activities. 3 The traffic pattern on the right-of-way will be changed to avoid repeated driving in the same areas. 4 Under adverse weather conditions, the Contractor will be required to back-blade the right-of-way during and at the end of the day. Back-blading of the right-of-way fills in tire tracks, thereby assisting in the prevention of water erosion and re-establishing a firm working right-of-way surface. 5 Under adverse weather conditions, topsoil/surface material and/or subsoil may be stripped and placed at the edge of the right-of-way if approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). Topsoil, surface material and/or subsoil will be redistributed evenly across the right-of-way during clean-up. 6 Under spring thaw condition and/or where identified by the Company, and in consultation with the appropriate Regulatory Representatives, vehicle watercourse crossing techniques may be modified and/or replaced with other appropriate crossing techniques. 7 When available and practical, tracked equipment may be required for specific activities. 8 Work in highly sensitive areas may be stopped and shifted to less sensitive areas.
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9 If all mitigation fails, Project activities may be suspended until adverse weather conditions abate, thereby incurring a schedule delay. Project shut-down will be based upon discussions between the Construction Manager, Contractor, Environmental Advisor and the appropriate regulatory agencies. Recommencement of work must be authorized by the Construction Manager, in consultation with the Environmental Inspector(s) prior to restart.
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3.0 FLOOD AND EXCESSIVE FLOW CONTINGENCY PLAN The weather conditions will be monitored by the Environmental Inspector(s) on a daily basis. If a major storm is predicted or occurs, qualified personnel will inspect all watercourse crossings where construction is in progress or has been completed, to determine whether any corrective actions need to be implemented.
The appropriate regulatory agencies will be notified when required, as soon as practical, by the Environmental Inspector(s) or Construction Manager, that contingency measures have been implemented (see Appendix 1B of this EPP for contacts).
At watercourses where an isolated crossing method is recommended, the proposed isolation crossing techniques may not be feasible during periods of excessive flow or unusually wet seasons.
The following contingency measures will be implemented progressively or individually, as warranted, if excessive flow or flood conditions are anticipated prior to commencing watercourse crossing construction.
1. Assess the capability to handle the expected flow rate with the proposed crossing method. If use of the proposed crossing method is determined to be feasible by the Company, the crossing will proceed. 2. Defer water crossing construction to a later time when flows have subsided, if it is determined by the Company that the proposed crossing method is not feasible. 3. Alternatively, where the expected flow rates and window limitations combine to preclude the proposed crossing method, request approval from the appropriate regulatory agencies to use an alternate crossing method.
The following contingency measures will be implemented progressively or individually, as warranted, if excessive flow or flood conditions should occur during watercourse crossing construction.
1. Assess the capability to handle the anticipated flow rate with the proposed crossing method. If use of the proposed crossing method is determined to be feasible by the Company, the crossing will proceed. 2. Increase the quantity of materials required to perform the crossing. Reinforce or replace the isolation and/or bypass structure(s) if necessary. 3. Withdraw all equipment or tanks containing fuel, oil or other hazardous materials from potential flood areas. 4. Remove all stationary and mobile equipment deployed at the crossing site to a safe area above the anticipated high water level. 5. Remove any instream flume or dam equipment that may impede streamflow, as safe work conditions allow. 6. Relocate all topsoil/strippings piles at the direction of the Environmental Inspector(s). 7. Relocate spoil piles, to the extent feasible, to a position above the anticipated high water level. 8. Evaluate vehicle crossing structure to determine whether adequate free-board is present on bridges and adequate capacity is available in culverts. Take corrective measures as appropriate to avoid flooding of adjacent lands. 9. Import sandbags and place strategically to help stabilize and add height to banks to prevent flooding of nearby areas, especially where vegetation has been removed.
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4.0 WET SOILS CONTINGENCY PLAN The Company will assign Environmental Inspectors with sufficient training and soils-related experience to be able to identify soils that are too wet for a particular activity and when the soils are sufficiently dry or frozen to allow the activity to resume. The decision to continue or suspend particular pipeline construction activities on lands with excessively wet soils will be made by the Construction Manager in consultation with the Environmental Inspector(s).
Soils are considered to be excessively wet when the planned activity could cause unacceptable damage to soils either due to rutting by traffic through the surface layer into the subsoil; soil structure damage during soil handling; or compaction and associated pulverization of surface material due to heavy traffic.
In order to minimize terrain disturbance and soil structure damage through rutting or compaction due to wet soil conditions, construction alternatives will be employed, as necessary, in the event of excessively wet soils. The contingency measures listed below will be implemented individually or in combination, as necessary, based on site-specific conditions.
Wet Soil Contingency Measures
1. Restrict construction traffic, where feasible, to equipment with low-ground-pressure tires or wide pad tracks. 2. Postpone construction until evening or early morning when the ground is frozen. 3. Install biodegradable geotextile, swamp mats, rig mats, access mats, or corduroy if approved by the applicable regulatory agency, or equivalent, in problem areas. 4. Under frozen conditions, employ frost inducement measures such as snow packing or plowing to increase the load-bearing capacity of thawed ground. 5. Suspend timber skidding operations or implement other measures (e.g., use tarps or plastic sheeting) if the potential exists for salvageable timber to be damaged through contact with wet soils. 6. Suspend construction until soils dry out or freeze.
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5.0 FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTINGENCY PLAN Prior to commencement of construction, the Contractor will designate one of his staff as Fire Boss. The Fire Boss will be familiar with fire-fighting techniques and equipment. A Fire Boss should have some degree of fireline certification and fire experience, or knowledge of fire weather and fire behavior.
Fire Suppression Supplies Necessary fire fighting equipment will be on site in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07). In addition, all motorized equipment must carry a fully charged fire extinguisher. The Fire Boss will ensure that fire extinguishers are present and fully charged and all fireline equipment is present and in working order. The fire equipment and water supply on site should be increased as the fire hazard increases.
In the Event of a Fire The following mitigative measures will be implemented in the event of a fire.
1. Commence fire suppression measures immediately upon detection of fire provided that fire conditions allow personnel to safely proceed under the direction of the Fire Boss. 2. Personnel working on the Project must report the location of fire as well as size of fire and wind direction, to Fire Boss immediately. 3. Fire Boss or the Company designate, will report wildfires and relevant information to the Company’s Environmental Advisor, Construction Manager, municipal By-Law officers and applicable local fire departments. Reporting to municipal or provincial authorities must be completed immediately. Refer to the Fire Report Form for guidance when reporting fires to regulatory agencies. 4. Fire Boss will deploy fire-fighting equipment and crew to clear fire breaks or extinguish the fire directly if possible. All equipment and personnel shall be made available to control the fire. Effort of fire control will be limited, if warranted, due to safety issues and will take into consideration fire conditions, safety, fitness of personnel and equipment availability. 5. Fire Boss will inspect the fire site as soon as possible and take charge of directing suppression measures until relieved of this duty by the applicable municipal or provincial authority or until conditions become unsafe. 6. Fire Boss will deploy additional crew and machinery as needed and the Company will request assistance of the local fire department and applicable municipal government if Contractor resources are inadequate (see contact list and phone numbers below). Fire suppression measures shall continue until the fire is extinguished or until otherwise notified by applicable regulatory agency. 7. Moveable material, particularly explosive or flammable materials, vehicles, etc. will be promptly moved to a safe location whenever there is a possibility of being endangered by fire. 8. Fire Boss will ensure that all burning embers are extinguished and will monitor burn area for smouldering material. Employ infrared scanning equipment to detect any hot spots.
Fire Services9-1-1 (Emergency) or 3-1-1 (General Inquiry)
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FIRE REPORT FORM
General Date and Time of Fire or Discovery: Source (if known):
Location of Fire Township ______Lot #______Concession #______Easting ______; Northing ______UTM Zone ____; KP _____
Other description of location:
Site Information Fire is burning in the: ground bush (timber type) agricultural land Other
Rate of spread is: not moving moderate (less than a normal walk?) fast (more than a normal walk?)
Any people at the fire? Yes _____ No _____ Don’t know _____ Is property threatened? Yes _____ No _____ Don’t know _____ Is road access available? Yes _____ No _____ Don’t know _____ Is water readily available? Yes _____ No _____ Don’t know _____ Any other observations? (e.g., lightning, recreation, vehicles)
Smoke Information When unable to see fire, only smoke visible: Colour: light grey ______Column: intermittent ______medium grey ______scattered ______dark grey ______light ______black ______heavy ______
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6.0 SOIL HANDLING CONTINGENCY PLAN While soils handling criteria presented in this EPP address the key soils handling questions that could occur during pipeline construction, the following minor problems may arise during construction that may result in loss of soil capability if not addressed. Mitigative measures are provided to lessen the potential impacts associated with construction.
Condition/Concern Mitigative Options Little or no topsoil on 1. Follow direction provided in the Soil Survey as provided on the cultivated, pasture or hay Environmental Alignment Sheets. lands Poor colour separation 2. Identify subsoil by texture and structure for any site-specific between topsoil/strippings adjustments to depth. and subsoils 3. Use topsoil/strippings depths indicated in the soil assessment and the Environmental Alignment Sheets as a guide. Stony subsoils or 4. Attempt to use conventional equipment to strip topsoil/strippings. topsoil/strippings 5. Employ backhoe, if above measures are ineffective. 6. Pick rocks after backfilling and after grade restoration. 7. Pick rocks after replacement of topsoil/strippings. Shallow bedrock 8. Ripping is preferred over blasting where rock trenching is encountered. 9. Bedrock is not to be backfilled into the upper 0.5 m of the trench on agricultural lands. 10. Excess bedrock will be disposed of at locations approved by the landowner and appropriate government representative. 11. Import additional or replacement backfill if warranted from locations approved by the appropriate government representative. Alternate soil handling 12. Discuss benefits of proposed soil handling with landowner. measure or no 13. If the landowner maintains the request following discussions, conduct topsoil/upper surface topsoil/strippings handling operations in compliance with the material stripping landowner’s request. requested by landowner Uneven boundary between 14. Utilize equipment capable of fine depth adjustments when salvaging topsoil/strippings and topsoil/strippings. subsoil Soil pulverization 15. Minimize traffic on right-of-way. High winds 16. Suspend topsoil/strippings handling during high wind conditions.
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7.0 SOIL EROSION CONTINGENCY PLAN If wind or water erosion is evident during the construction phase of the Project, all necessary Contractor equipment and personnel will be made available to control the erosion. During the construction phase, the Environmental Inspector(s) in consultation with the Company’s Environmental Advisor will determine appropriate procedures to be implemented to control soil erosion and other soil handling problems encountered.
This table provides a list of control options to be implemented as appropriate. Similar procedures should be followed during the operational phase.
Concern Mitigative Options Water Erosion 1. Implement one or a combination of the following mitigative techniques: • install silt fences near the base of slopes; • regrade furrows and gullies; • construct cross ditches and berms decreasing the spacing on steeper slopes or on more erodible soils; • construct temporary berms of subsoil, sandbags, wattles, bio-degradable geotextiles or geo-ridge during construction activities; • armour the upslope face of berms with geotextile, rock, logs or sandbags; • import small diameter slash then roll back and walk down; • reseed an annual cover crop as soon as feasible after construction; • transplant native shrubs, plant willow stakes or use other bioengineering techniques; • install slope indicators at locations where the risk of slope failure, or creep exists; consult a geotechnical engineer; and/or • shut down construction until the risk of erosion has been reduced or the conditions improve. Wind Erosion 2. Shut-down or relocate construction activities until winds dissipate and conditions improve. 3. Consider using the following techniques if wind erosion of the topsoil/strippings windrow is of concern: • apply water to the topsoil/strippings windrow; • windrow snow (if available) over the topsoil/strippings windrow; • tackify (at rate recommended by the distributor) the topsoil/strippings windrow; and/or • pack the topsoil/strippings windrow with a sheepsfoot packer or other suitable equipment. 4. Consider using the following techniques if wind erosion is of concern after topsoil/strippings replacement: • seed cereal or sterile hybrid cover crop; • employ straw crimping at 2-2.5 tonnes/ha; • apply hydromulch or tackifier; • import small diameter slash for use as rollback - walk down slash; • add locally available manure and cultivate; and/or • install wind fences.
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Concern Mitigative Options Erosion of or 5. Implement one or a combination of the following mitigative techniques: Failure of • install vegetated geogrid; Streambanks • install coir logs; • install log cribwall bank protection; • install biodegradable erosion control matting; • plant willow stakes in the spring; • transplant willow clumps, install willow wattles, or brush layering; • install tree revetments; and/or • install rock gabions or line the banks with riprap (subject to DFO approval).
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8.0 DIRECTIONAL DRILLING PROCEDURES AND INSTREAM DRILLING MUD RELEASE CONTINGENCY PLAN During an HDD, an accidental release of drilling mud adjacent to or into a watercourse could adversely affect the environment. The following contingency plan has been developed to ensure that appropriate measures are in place to minimize the risk of adverse effects during directional drilling.
Both the Contractor and the Company must be diligent during all aspects of directional drilling to ensure that the potential for an instream drilling mud release is minimized; or if it does occur, that environmental effects are minimized.
Should the Contractor have an instream drilling mud release contingency plan in place, both plans will be reviewed by the Company with the Contractor to ensure that the most stringent conditions of both plans apply.
8.1 General Measures
1. Ensure that supervisory personnel are aware of this contingency plan prior to commencement of drilling activity. 2. Arrange for access beyond the boundaries of the pipeline Project’s surface rights agreement along the drill path to monitor, contain and clean-up potential frac-out releases. 3. Install surface casing at the entry point to a depth that extends beyond the coarsest material, if warranted. 4. Ensure that drilling mud composition is limited to bentonite mud drilling systems, fresh water and, if warranted, other inert additives. No toxic additives will be allowed. Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the Company upon request. 5. Construct a sump at the entry point and a subsoil berm downslope of the proposed exit point with a capacity adequate to capture anticipated volumes of drilling mud that could be released during pullback and other drilling operations. Construct a sump with the above-noted capacity, at the exit point after the pilot hole has been completed (see Dwg. STDS-03-ML-05-131 in Appendix 1D of this EPP). 6. Install surface casing at the exit point if coarse-textured near surface deposits could interfere with drilling mud circulation. 7. Develop a clean-up plan, prior to drilling. The plan will be prepared by the drilling contractor in consultation with the Company inspection staff. Acquire the appropriate approvals to access the release area if off right-of-way and for mud pump-off. 8. Reclaim entry and exit sumps that contained drilling mud immediately after completion of drilling and remediate to meet the applicable requirements of the Environmental Protection Act, R.R.O. 1990, General – Waste Management Regulation (O. Reg. 347), and the Ontario Water Resources Act.
8.2 Emergency Response Equipment
1. Maintain the following equipment onsite in sufficient quantities during drilling operation to contain any inadvertent drilling mud releases: • sandbags; • filter cloth (e.g., silt fence); • T-bar posts; • post pounders; • light towers, flashlights or headlamps;
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• shovels; • 6 mil polyethylene; and • 2-trash pumps c/w sufficient lengths of leak-free hose and suction heads. 2. Maintain vacuum truck(s) onsite during pullback operations. 3. Maintain the appropriate water quality sampling equipment onsite during drilling operation to ensure that accurate water quality samples can be taken. Onsite equipment to be provided by the Company or their Contractor may include: • turbidity meter; • sampling pole; • chest waders; • water sample bottles (approximately 30 - 500 ml bottles); • boat; and • coolers. 4. Ensure that the water quality sampling program, if implemented, is in place prior to drilling and includes the following information: • sample locations (both an upstream control site as well as appropriate downstream sites); • frequency of sampling; and • sampling procedures. The program will be amended if warranted by conditions. 5. Ensure that a minimum of three sets of walkie-talkies with spare batteries are onsite and available for use during monitoring operations.
8.3 Monitoring
1. Implement water quality monitoring plans to monitor for sediment events during drilling activities. Water quality monitoring will be used to avoid exceedance of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) (2001) guidelines and provincial limits for total suspended solids (TSS) and as early warning signs to potential problems during construction. 2. Supervisory personnel will be onsite at all times during drilling, reaming and pullback operations to ensure that emergency response measures will be implemented immediately and effectively. The Company will also assign inspection personnel to the site during all phases of drilling of the watercourse. 3. Monitor and record annular pressures throughout drilling. 4. Monitor and record the amount of fluid return to the mud tank/pit and the amount of make up drilling fluid required in the mixing tanks during drilling of the pilot hole and hole opening (reaming). Maintain a detailed log of all drilling activities in order to correlate drilling status with potential frac-out events. 5. Monitor both onshore and instream portions of the drill path and surrounding area (i.e., within 400 m minimum) for signs of drilling mud release. The size of the area to be monitored will be determined by evaluating geotechnical conditions (i.e., amount of fracturing, type and depth of substrate) and drilling conditions (i.e., depth of drill path, distance between watercourse and entry and exit points). Monitoring will be on a continuous basis during drilling operations and will continue for at least eight hours after shut-down. Personnel equipped with walkie-talkies shall be positioned at the most advantageous locations to observe any sign of a release of drilling mud to the surface or in the watercourse. 6. Ensure that contact is maintained at all times between monitoring and drilling personnel.
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7. Establish monitoring stations at the following locations and obtain water samples for visual inspection or turbidity measurement at the noted intervals if pressurized drilling fluids or water are used.
Downstream Monitoring Sampling Interval Sample Sites (approx.) 25 m (approx.) 2 hours 100 m (approx.) 2 hours 200 m (approx.) 4 hours 400 m (approx.) 4 hours
Increase the sampling frequency if monitoring of drilling mud returns indicates that a release may have occurred. 8. On watercourses with ice cover, onsite conditions may allow visual monitoring of water quality by observing open reaches or, if safe, by augering and maintaining an open hole in the ice for sampling. Supply monitors with practical safety gear (e.g., ropes, ladders, inflatable boat, flotation coveralls) for traversing ice. Continue to evaluate ice conditions throughout the monitoring program. 9. If monitoring reveals sediment values are approaching threshold values, the Environmental Monitors will alert the Environmental Inspector(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. 10. If the watercourse is frozen to the bottom, onsite conditions will not allow visual monitoring of water quality by observing open reaches or by augering and maintaining an open hole in the ice for sampling. Continue to visually monitor areas where early detection of a frac-out would most likely occur.
8.4 Emergency Response The loss of drilling mud into seams of coarse material, fissures, etc. routinely occurs during drilling operations. Since drilling fluid does not always flow to the surface, a loss does not necessarily indicate that the drilling mud has been released onto near shore areas or into the watercourse. Nevertheless, a release of drilling mud into a watercourse can adversely affect fish and fish habitat.
1. Suspend drilling operations immediately if excessive loss of drilling mud or change in annulus pressure is noted and conduct a detailed examination of the drill path and surrounding area for evidence of a release to the surface. 2. Immediately notify the Construction Manager and the Environmental Inspector(s) if a drilling mud release is observed. 3. If the amount of mud released is not great enough to allow practical collection, the mud release will be allowed to dry and dissipate naturally. 4. If the drilling mud release enters a watercourse, the Construction Manager will immediately notify the Company’s engineering staff as well as the Environmental Inspector(s). The Environmental Inspector(s) or Environmental Advisor will immediately notify the applicable provincial and DFO fisheries biologists, and the appropriate land authority (i.e., TRCA, MNR). Any drilling mud release that enters waters or that may cause or is causing an adverse effect is reportable to MOECC.
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MOECC Spills Action Centre 1-416-325-3000 or 1-800-268-6060 DFO Fisheries Protection Program 1-855-852-8320 MNRF Regional Planner 1-705-755-5194 TRCA Contact 1-416-661-6600 SNCA Contact 1-613-984-2948 RVCA Contact 1-613-692-3571 QCA Contact 1-613-968-3434 LTCA Contact 1-613-394-3915 GRCA Contact 1-905-885-8173 CLOCA Contact 1-905-579-0411 CRCA Contact 1-613-546-4228 5. Contain and further prevent drilling mud from entering the watercourse from near shore areas by installing a berm of subsoil, sandbags or other material approved by the Environmental Inspector(s). 6. Conduct water quality sampling as directed by the Environmental Inspector(s). Instream and near shore containment/clean-up objectives include the following: Instream: 1) Divert streamflow around the mud release to the extent practical. 2) Install silt fencing around the exit point(s), if feasible. 3) Remove mud from the watercourse by pumping, shovels or with a hoe. 4) Dispose of mud in accordance with provincial requirements.
Consider the following options for diverting streamflow from the mud release area. • Construct a dam and pump set-up on smaller watercourses. • Install a flume to divert water past the release area. • Install coffer dams made of sandbags or sheet metal. • Attempt to contain the release point within an area isolated with aquadams or sheet metal, etc. • If access is possible, consider covering the mud at the source point on stream bottom with a layer of poly and sand bags to prevent scouring of mud.
Consider the following options for removal of mud from instream. • Use trash pumps or hydrovac truck. If trash pumps are used, ensure that the pump-off area does not drain directly into watercourse or construct a holding area. If a hydrovac truck is used, ensure that all activities comply with the guidelines in Ontario’s General – Waste Management Regulation (O. Reg. 347) under the Environmental Protection Act, and any approvals under the Ontario Water Resources Act. • In consultation with provincial and DFO fisheries biologists, leave mud in place if current streamflow levels inhibit removal operations or removal will result in unacceptable terrain or instream damage.
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Onshore: 1) Contain the mud release immediately to limit the area affected and prevent the mud from entering the watercourse. 2) Dispose of mud.
For onshore mud release, consider the following options for immediate containment. • If accessible by heavy equipment, immediately construct berms or excavate a sump for containment. • If not accessible by heavy equipment, construct weirs using logs, silt fence, rolls of matting, shovel trenches, and/or filter cloth and a containment area where appropriate.
7. Before allowing filtered water to enter the watercourse, ensure that the TSS level is within 10 mg/L of the background TSS levels. 8. The Company’s inspection staff will prepare a report summarizing the events leading up to the release as well as measures taken following the release to minimize effects on the environment. The report will be submitted to the Director of Regional Water Management within seven days of the mud release. Report the details of the spill to the MOECC Spills Action Centre at 416-325-3000 or 1-800- 268-6060. The regional office with jurisdiction will review the report and request additional information accordingly.
PLANS FOR POTENTIAL CONTINUANCE OF DRILLING
Drilling will only be allowed to resume if the potential for significant adverse effects on the environment is low, as determined by project management, inspection staff, aquatic specialists, drilling or geotechnical consultant (if warranted) and the drilling contractor, and as approved by the DFO and/or MNRF fisheries biologist, as appropriate.
1. Implement measures to prevent the further release of drilling mud into the watercourse. Appropriate measures will vary depending on the lessons learned during the previous drill attempt. 2. Progressively implement the following measures to prevent the further release of drilling mud into the watercourse. a) Ensure that appropriate structures, materials, equipment and personnel are in place and available in the event of a subsequent release of drilling mud. b) Reduce drilling mud pressures if practical. c) Plug fissures/fracture with nontoxic sealers or plugging agents pumped into the drill hole and left undisturbed for an appropriate period of time whereupon drilling will be resumed. If the sealing agents are not successful, drilling will be suspended and the plan reviewed and revised. d) Employ downhole cementing to either seal off the problem zone for redrilling or seal off a large portion of the existing drill hole to a point where a new drill path (generally at a lower elevation) can be attempted. If these measures are unsuccessful, then drilling will be suspended and the plan reviewed and revised. e) Move the drill and attempt to redrill from a new location employing the same protection measures implemented on the initial drill if conditions indicate that a second drill will be successful. Prior to commencing the redrill, the proposed drill path will be reviewed and revised accordingly.
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ALTERNATE CROSSING METHOD
Prior to construction, a detailed watercourse crossing and contingency plan for each proposed HDD installation site will be prepared to address the possibility that the HDD installations are unsuccessful. The plan will identify methods, measures and activity schedules to:
• minimize effects on fish and fish habitat; • limit the risk of soil erosion and promote revegetation with suitable plant species; • minimize the disturbance of native vegetation (in particular rare plants and ecological communities) and wildlife and their habitats; • minimize disturbance of archaeological resources; and • avoid navigational risks and minimize disruption to boaters.
The plans will be prepared by the project team with input from several environmental specialists (wildlife, vegetation, fish and fish habitat, historical resource and reclamation specialists), engineering and construction personnel, contractors, and the results of consultation with the applicable regulatory agencies.
The following information will be considered within the plans:
• a summary of issues requiring mitigation; • schedules for the river crossing and onshore construction, and reclamation; • access routes and traffic control measures; • equipment and temporary work space requirements; • site-specific plans to avoid, salvage or minimize effects on local features; • a grade plan that identifies workspace requirements; • temporary and permanent erosion control measures including the identification of specific materials such as silt fencing, erosion control matting, etc.; • revegetation procedures and seed mixes; • other information requested by regulatory agencies; • detailed drawings to support the above-noted information; and • inspection and monitoring plans.
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9.0 PLANT SPECIES AND ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES OF CONCERN DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN In the event that rare plants or ecological communities are discovered during future vegetation studies, the plant or ecological community will be assessed and appropriate mitigative measures will be determined prior to construction of the pipeline. The appropriate site-specific mitigative measures will be determined following an assessment by a vegetation specialist, which will consider the following:
• the location of the plant or ecological community on the right-of-way; • the relative rarity of the plant or ecological community (regionally, nationally, etc.); • the local abundance of the plant or ecological community; • the growth habit and propagation strategy of the plant or ecological community; and • the habitat preferences of the plant or ecological community.
The suite of mitigative options that may be implemented includes the following:
• narrow down the proposed area of disturbance and protect the site using snow fencing and signage; • inform all users of access restrictions in the vicinity of fenced sites; • temporarily cover the site with snow (given the season), geotextile pads, flex net, swamp mats, or equivalent; • extend road or watercourse bores to avoid or minimize effects on the site; • realign the route to avoid the site; or • propagate rare plants or specific portions of sensitive ecological communities, via vegetative or reproductive means (e.g., harvesting of seed from the right-of-way or adjacent area, salvaging and transplanting portions of sod and surrounding vegetation or collecting of cuttings).
The Rare Plant Survey will outline appropriate mitigation to be implemented at each site where a rare plant or ecological community is discovered within the Project Footprint. The Preliminary Environmental Alignment Sheets will be amended, if warranted, to incorporate these mitigative measures.
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10.0 WILDLIFE SPECIES OF CONCERN DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN
Wildlife Species of Concern Discovery Prior to Construction In the event that wildlife species of concern or their site-specific habitat is discovered during future wildlife studies, the discovery will be assessed and appropriate mitigation measures will be determined. The wildlife or habitat will be assessed by wildlife specialists based on the following criteria:
• the location of the wildlife or habitat feature with respect to the proposed area of development; • the presence of topographic features or vegetation to effectively screen the wildlife or habitat from construction activities; • the timing of construction versus the critical timing constraints for the species (see Restricted Activity Period [RAP] in Table 2 of EPP); and • the potential for an alteration of construction activities to minimize or avoid sensory disturbance.
In the event a discovery is made during supplemental wildlife surveys, the appropriate mitigation will be implemented and the Preliminary Environmental Alignment Sheets will be amended to incorporate these measures.
Wildlife Species of Concern Discovery During Pipeline Construction In the event that wildlife species of concern or their site-specific habitat are discovered during construction of the pipeline, the discovery will be assessed based on the criteria provided above and appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented from the list outlined below.
1. Suspend work immediately in the vicinity of any newly discovered wildlife species of concern. Work at that location may not resume until the measures below are undertaken. 2. Notify the Environmental Inspector(s) who will notify the Construction Manager. 3. The Environmental Inspector(s) will assess the discovery and either allow construction to be resumed or, in the event of a confirmed or potential discovery, proceed by notifying: • applicable government agencies (e.g., provincial regulator, Environment Canada) as required (Appendix 1B); and • the Company’s Wildlife Consultant. 4. The Company’s Wildlife Consultant may deem it necessary to visit the site to develop an appropriate mitigation plan in consultation with the Company’s Environmental Advisor. The mitigative measures available include those listed above.
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11.0 HERITAGE RESOURCE DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN
Heritage Resource Discovery During Construction In the event that archaeological, historical or palaeontological resources are discovered during construction of the Project, the sites will be assessed and appropriate mitigative measures will be determined. The site will be assessed based on the following criteria:
• the significance of the site; • the location of the site with respect to the Project Footprint; • the feasibility of alternate routing or siting to avoid the resource; and • the decision of the appropriate regulatory agency (e.g., MTCS, conservation authority, or the municipality).
In the event that heritage resources are discovered during construction, follow the measures outlined below.
1. Suspend work immediately in the vicinity of any newly discovered archaeological, palaeontological, historical or traditional land use site. Work at that location may not resume until the measures below are undertaken. 2. Notify the Environmental Inspector(s) who will notify the Construction Manager. 3. The Environmental Inspector(s) will provide an initial assessment of possible archaeological, palaeontological and historical remains and either allow construction to resume or, in the event of a confirmed or potential discovery, proceed by notifying: • The Company’s Archaeological or Heritage Resource Specialist; and • Applicable regulatory agencies (e.g., MTCS, conservation authority, or the municipality) (see Appendix 1B of the EPP) as required. 4. The Company’s Archaeological or Heritage Resource Specialist may deem it necessary to visit the site and will, regardless of whether a site visit is required, develop an appropriate mitigation plan in consultation with the Company’s Environmental Advisor and, if necessary, the appropriate regulatory agency.
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12.0 TLU SITES DISCOVERY CONTINGENCY PLAN
12.1 TLU Sites Identified Prior to Construction In the event that Traditional Land Use (TLU) sites are identified during future studies for the Project, the sites will be assessed and appropriate mitigative measures will be determined. The TLU site will be assessed based on the following criteria:
• the location of the TLU site with respect to the proposed area of development; • the relative importance of the TLU site to the community; and • the potential to alter construction activities to minimize or avoid sensory disturbance.
The mitigative measures that may be implemented will be dependent on the type of site identified. On past projects, the forms of accepted mitigation noted in the following subsections have been successful in mitigating effects on Aboriginal TLU sites. As part of the studies, each Aboriginal community will be asked to identify potential TLU sites, including trails, culturally modified trees, habitation sites, plant harvesting locations, hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering places and sacred areas. Alternative site-specific mitigation strategies may also be recommended by communities.
Trails and Travelways Travel corridors are essential for conducting traditional activities, and effects on actively-used trails should be reduced and mitigated. Trails include well-defined all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile corridors, navigable waterways, river portages, and historic foot, dog sled and pack horse pathways.
Successful and proven mitigative measures available to trails transecting the pipeline right-of-way include:
• detailed recording and mapping in the vicinity of the proposed 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 to best to maintain and control access; and • other mitigation options include signage or scheduling construction during periods of least impact.
Culturally Modified Trees Culturally modified trees (CMTs) are trees showing evidence of intentional modification by Aboriginal people in their utilization of the forest. CMTs include such features as trees where the bark and/or cambium has been stripped for use as a raw material or for food, trees blazed to mark trails and trees carved for spiritual practices. CMTs provide physical evidence of Aboriginal resource use in an area and are often valued by members of the First Nations communities.
Standard and effective mitigative measures available, when and where necessary, vary depending on the function of the CMT. Blazed CMTs marking trails are mitigated as trails, while CMTs which are spiritual in nature are mitigated as sacred areas. Successful and accepted mitigative measures for other CMTs may include:
• detailed recording and mapping; • flagging, fencing or avoidance, and/or • sampling of trees for dating, where appropriate, using increment cores or stem cross-sections.
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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), de-limbed 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 structure, 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 mitigative 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, mitigative 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 mature 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 mitigative measures are dependent on the context and relative location of a harvesting area to the proposed development, but may include:
• providing Aboriginal communities with opportunity to harvest prior to construction; • limiting the use of chemical applications; • minimizing construction effects or avoidance.
Hunting Hunting and wildlife sites are areas where large fauna 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 a mineral licks, calving areas and well-used game trails, are typically prized hunting areas.
Successful and accepted mitigation for hunting sites may include:
• minimizing construction impacts; • adhering to species-specific timing constraints; • leaving breaks in the windrows and strung pipe 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.
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Standard and effective mitigative measures for fishing areas may include:
• recording and mapping of fishing locales; and • 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. Concerns expressed by both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal trappers are generally identified and mitigated individually.
In order to avoid accidental damage where the proposed pipeline route transects a trap line, mitigative 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 grave sites 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 mitigative 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.
Mitigative measures for sacred areas may include detailed recording, mapping and avoidance; however, additional mitigative measures, if warranted, will be refined and optimized in the field and through community discussions.
12.2 TLU Sites Discovered During Construction In the event that a TLU site is discovered during construction of the pipeline, the following measures will be undertaken.
1. Suspend work immediately in the vicinity of any newly discovered sacred sites. Work at that location may not resume until the measures below are undertaken. 2. Notify the Environmental Inspector(s), who will notify the Construction Manager and the Company's Heritage Resource Specialist. 3. The Company’s Archaeological or Heritage Resource Specialist will assess the site and develop an appropriate mitigation plan using the information listed above.
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APPENDIX 1F
MANAGEMENT PLANS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 CHEMICAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 1 1.1 Purpose ...... 1 1.2 Applicable Regulations, Guidelines and Codes of Practice ...... 1 1.2.1 Federal ...... 1 1.2.2 Provincial ...... 1 1.3 Guiding Principles ...... 2 1.3.1 Application ...... 2 1.3.2 Description of Wastes and Chemicals ...... 2 1.3.3 Mitigative Measures ...... 3 2.0 TRAFFIC CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 7 2.1 Purpose ...... 7 2.2 Preconstruction ...... 7 2.3 Construction ...... 8 2.4 Post-Construction ...... 9 3.0 HYDROVAC CUTTING HANDLING PLAN...... 10
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1.0 CHEMICAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
1.1 Purpose The Chemical and Waste Management Plan has been prepared to provide guidelines for dealing with the generation of project waste, and to provide guidelines for dealing with the procurement, storing and handling of hazardous materials required for the Project.
This plan outlines specific measures to be followed by all Company employees and contractors involved with the construction of the Project. The plan is designed to ensure that chemicals and wastes are procured, handled, stored and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner, thereby maintaining ecological and cultural integrity. This plan will reduce the likelihood of an accidental release of potentially hazardous waste products into the environment during pipeline construction.
This plan applies to all employees, contractors and consultants who conduct work on behalf of the Company during construction of the Project. All employees, contractors and consultants will abide by all federal, provincial and local requirements for the storage, handling, transport, disposal and spill reporting requirements of all products and waste materials that are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment.
The Environmental Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with TransCanada’s Environmental Guidelines and all applicable codes, regulations and industry standards for waste management and handling chemicals. Where a discrepancy occurs, the most stringent requirements apply. In the event of a spill, the Spill Contingency Plan (see Appendix 1E of this EPP) will be implemented. The Spill Contingency Plan sets forth the lines of communication and procedures to follow in order to facilitate containment and clean-up should a spill occur.
1.2 Applicable Regulations, Guidelines and Codes of Practice
1.2.1 Federal
• Onshore Pipeline Regulations, Section 11. • Hazardous Products Act, Controlled Products Regulation and Ingredients Disclosure List Regulation (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS] legislation). • Canada Labour Code, Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulation, Part XI Hazardous Substances. • Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulation. 1.2.2 Provincial
• National Energy Board Act, regulations, and guidelines • CSA Standard Z662; • Fisheries Act, regulations, and guidelines - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Measures to Avoid Causing Harm to Fish and Fish Habitat (DFO 2013); • Pipeline Associated Watercourse Crossings, 4th Edition (CAPP, CEPA 2012); • Guidelines for the Reclamation of Pipeline Rights-of-way (CPA 1990); • Ontario Endangered Species Act, 2007; • Ontario Water Resources Act - Ontario’s Water Taking Regulation (O. Reg. 387/04)
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• Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 231/07) • Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. • Ontario’s Waste Management regulation (O. Reg. 347) under the Environmental Protection Act. 1.3 Guiding Principles The Company is committed to performing its activities in an environmentally responsible manner. The following general guiding principles have been incorporated into this plan:
• reasonable preventative measures will be taken to avoid the release of wastes and hazardous materials into the environment; • all waste and hazardous material spills will be reported to the Environmental Inspector and to the appropriate authorities, if warranted; • all waste and hazardous material spills will be cleaned up promptly and thoroughly; and • waste and hazardous materials will, to the extent feasible, be recycled, disposed of or moved to an approved area as required.
1.3.1 Application This Chemical and Waste Management Plan applies to the pipeline right-of-way, other construction areas, all staging areas, construction yards and public roadways being used in association with the Project. Awareness of these requirements will be integrated as appropriate into preconstruction training and orientations.
1.3.2 Description of Wastes and Chemicals Potential Project related wastes have been divided into two categories for discussion of storage, handling and disposal procedures.
Solid Nonhazardous Wastes – include garbage and debris generated through the activities of personnel during pipeline construction and right-of-way reclamation. These wastes are nontoxic in nature and include, but are not necessarily limited to:
• food wastes; • pipe tape and coating; • spent welding rods; • grinder pads; • styrofoam and plastics; • wood; • wire; • survey stakes/flagging tape; • used geotextile; and • metal strapping.
Industrial Wastes - include wastes and products generated or utilized during pipeline construction. These materials may contain quantities of potentially toxic substances in the form of residues and include, but are not necessarily limited to:
• used oils (engine oil, transmission/drive train oil, hydraulic/lube oil, gear oils, lubricating greases);
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• used lube filters; • spent grease cartridges; • used antifreeze (containers and cans of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol); • contaminated soil, vegetation and/or absorbents that may contain hydraulic fluid, gasoline, diesel or lube oil; • used solvents; • used batteries (automotive/equipment); • film processing waste liquids; and • spent cleaning products and associated materials rags.
Potential Project related chemicals that are likely to be found on the construction sites include, but are not necessarily limited to:
• batteries; • cleaning products; • fuels (gasoline, diesel, propane); • lubricants (engine oil, transmission/drive train oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, lubricating grease); • coolants (ethylene glycol, propylene glycol); • paints and solvents; • film processing chemicals; and • glues (including epoxy and urethane coating products) and cements.
1.3.3 Mitigative Measures All employees, contractors and consultants of the Company will be required to comply with applicable regulations for the containment, handling, storage, use and disposal of wastes and chemicals. The following are minimum requirements.
General Measures
1. Construction yards and staging areas that are designated as an industrial waste or chemical storage area will be selected and designed to: • avoid wetlands, watercourses, sensitive vegetation, highly permeable soils, steep slopes and water supply wells when feasible; • prevent vehicle incidents by providing unobstructed access (for delivery, disposal and emergency vehicles); • provide safe storage areas, including secondary containment, for all chemical liquids and hazardous wastes in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements; and • provide unobstructed access/egress to/from emergency response materials and equipment. 2. All Project staff with waste management and hazardous materials responsibilities will be educated in accordance with regulatory requirements specific to the Project. All personnel shall understand their responsibilities for proper handling, identification, documentation and storage of wastes and hazardous materials. 3. An appropriate number of portable toilets shall be made available to ensure each crew has ready access to washroom facilities. The facilities will be serviced and cleaned regularly and will be adequately secured. All site personnel are to use portable toilets as provided.
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4. The Contractor shall register with the appropriate provincial government department with respect to hazardous materials (to obtain a hazardous waste generator number or equivalent) and shall, at that time, provide detailed manifest information regarding the location of the staging areas, the types of waste that will be produced, and the transport vehicle that will be collecting the waste for disposal.
Prevention of Release into the Environment
1. The Contractors' equipment will be clean and in good operating condition. 2. Contractors will be supplied with a list of required stand-by equipment and required spill response container supplies to respond to large volume spills. The stand-by equipment will be stationed in the field construction yards. Appropriate measures will be taken immediately to limit the spread of the contamination, in accordance with the Spill Contingency Plan (see Appendix 1E of this EPP). 3. Prior to construction kick-off, the Contractor will ensure that all spill response equipment and materials are onsite or readily available. 4. Fuel/service vehicles will carry: • fire extinguishers; • shovels; • an impermeable barrier for placing under vehicles to be serviced; and • hydrocarbon spill kits complete with a minimum of 10 kg of sorbent material for clean-up of small spills. 5. Sorbents, barrier materials (e.g., impermeable liners, etc.), shovels, a water boom, and 210 L storage drums will be stockpiled at the contractor yards/staging areas to respond to small spills.
Waste and Chemical Handling
1. Personnel who will be handling waste materials will possess valid WHMIS training. 2. All fuel truck drivers, and drivers transporting waste or chemicals will have current Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification. 3. During waste and chemical handling activities, employees and/or contractors will use appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent any contact with material. 4. Procedures for safe loading and unloading of products will be followed • service vehicles will be equipped with automatic shut-off valves; • brakes will be set; • the vehicle will be grounded if the product is flammable; • the operator will observe loading and unloading activities at all times; and • when complete, the operator will examine all outlets for leakage and take corrective action if warranted.
Waste and Chemical Storage
1. An appropriate number of waste and recycling receptacles will be made available during the Project. 2. Designated industrial waste storage areas at a facility shall be designed to meet all applicable federal and provincial regulations. 3. Hazardous materials will be stored in designated storage area(s). Short term hazardous material storage on the right-of-way may be designated at the discretion of the Environmental Inspector, if required for specific tasks.
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4. Hazardous materials and industrial wastes will be stored greater than 100 m from a wetland, watercourse or waterbody, where feasible. 5. Designated storage areas will be clearly identified and secured. Waste stored in any containers must be clearly labelled to comply with TDG Act and WHMIS regulations. 6. Hazardous wastes will be separated by type. 7. Secondary containment may be required depending on the location, type, volume and duration of the waste or chemical being stored. Secondary containment will be in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and municipal requirements 8. Containment devices will be constructed from suitable metallic or non-metallic materials capable of containing the stored product. 9. Secondary containment areas not protected from the elements will be monitored regularly to ensure that ice, snow, or rainwater have not decreased the volumetric capacity for storage of a spill to be less than 110% of the aggregate storage volume of the containment area. Water accumulated within a secondary containment structure may be removed if authorized by the Environmental Inspector. If there is visible hydrocarbon sheen, the water will be collected for proper storage and disposal. 10. Containers and tanks will be closed when not in use. Drain valves will be locked to prevent accidental or unauthorized releases. 11. Secured non-hazardous materials (i.e., skids, geotextiles, survey stakes etc.) that pose no threat to the surrounding ecosystem will be neatly stockpiled in locations along the right-of-way for disposal. The disposal frequency is dependent upon the type of material stockpiled and will be determined by the Environmental Inspector. 12. The Contractor will visually inspect designated hazardous material storage areas and aboveground tanks on a regular basis as well as when the tank is refilled. The Contractor shall maintain inspection records in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local requirements. Identified problems or deficiencies shall be corrected in a timely manner. 13. The Contractor will remove all secondary containment structures at the end of the construction phase, and return the impoundment area to its original contours and appearance, including establishing appropriate drainage patterns and vegetation cover.
Waste Disposal
1. All waste materials will be disposed of in accordance with federal and provincial legislation and municipal/regional regulations as required. 2. Each construction site will be equipped with adequate garbage receptacles for solid non-hazardous wastes and debris. These materials will be collected as required and disposed of at approved locations. Food wastes will be stored in animal proof (bear-proof) containers and transported to an appropriate landfill site. 3. Receptacles for industrial wastes generated during construction will be provided in order to keep them segregated from non-hazardous waste. Used oil and oil filters will be placed in sealed containers and delivered for disposal by a qualified service contractor. 4. Receptacles for recycling various products (e.g., paper and tin) will be available at Project construction yards and camps and will be hauled to appropriate recycling depots. 5. Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMs) will be transferred to approved locations by a qualified contractor for final disposal. 6. Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) treatment or disposal facilities must be pre-approved by the Company. This includes third party waste brokers, consultants and contractors. PCB concentration must be thoroughly characterized prior to special treatment or disposal.
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Documentation and Record Keeping
1. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) will be available for each product stored at a particular construction yard or staging area. 2. The contractor will maintain a record of the routine inspections performed on the industrial waste storage area(s).The Contractor will furnish the Company construction office with any and all inspection reports monthly. 3. Provincial manifest records will be reviewed by an authorized Company representative with current TDG certification when waste is transferred from a temporary storage facility for transport to a final disposal location. 4. The Environmental Inspector(s) will be provided with copies of waste manifests. Provincial manifest records must be reconciled within six weeks of initial shipment date. Until notification that the waste has been received at its final disposal location, the waste is the responsibility of the Company. 5. Copies of manifest records must be kept in a central location for a minimum of two years after the waste has arrived at its final disposal location.
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2.0 TRAFFIC CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN This plan deals with the management and control of pipeline construction traffic along the pipeline route and temporary access routes. It covers activities during preconstruction, construction and post- construction phases of the Project.
2.1 Purpose The Traffic Control Management Plan provides guidelines for vehicular use on the right-of-way and associated access roads. The intent is to minimize disturbance resulting from pipeline construction on these lands, particularly in riparian areas and in areas of high erosion hazard. All vehicle and equipment operators will adhere to the contingency measures for wet/thawed conditions outlined in the Wet Soils Contingency Plan (see Appendix 1E of this EPP).
The plan objectives will be accomplished by minimizing the development of access routes, selecting appropriate access routes that cause the least disturbance, managing traffic on these routes and determining appropriate as-left treatment at the completion of the Project.
2.2 Preconstruction The applicable provincial authorities will be notified of all access road upgrading requirements and NGTL will accommodate continued public access during pipeline construction whenever feasible.
Prior to construction activities, the Company will place notices in local and/or regional newspapers to announce the Project initiation and the construction schedule. Information regarding labour, equipment, and activity schedules will be provided to applicable municipal and provincial authorities prior to the commencement of work.
The Project will adhere to the following principles.
• All motorized vehicle traffic, including ATV, Argo and snowmobile traffic, will be confined to the approved route, access roads or trails except where specifically authorized by the appropriate authority. • ATVs and Argos may be used during preconstruction activities if minimal terrain impact is anticipated. Vehicle travel across wetlands and riparian areas should be reduced to the extent feasible. • Prior to commencement of construction activities, features of concern flagged during biophysical surveys or indicated on the Environmental Alignment Sheets, Table 1 or Table 2 will be clearly marked. Following clearing, snow fencing will be installed to delineate the sensitive resources.
The development and maintenance of access roads required prior to, or during construction, will adhere to the relevant requirements set out in this EPP.
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2.3 Construction During construction, traffic will adhere to the following guidelines:
• All Project personnel and other visitors to the right-of-way will participate in the Contractor orientation program. • All access points to the right-of-way will be flagged and signed to discourage public use. • All vehicular traffic will be restricted to the approved and staked pipeline route, work space and access roads. • Construction and inspection personnel and visitors to the right-of-way and other work sites will receive instruction on locations suitable for parking vehicles and equipment. • Snow fencing, and signage will be erected to protect features of concern as specified in this EPP. The boundaries of shoo-flies and trails will be clearly staked. • The Company, Contractor and all subcontractor personnel will avoid areas that are fenced or staked and abide by any restrictions on in/out privileges that are implemented in areas requiring special protection. • The Company, Contractor and all subcontractor personnel will limit travel up and down the right-of- way during the course of the work. General touring trips on the right-of-way will be minimized. • Special measures such as limiting of construction traffic, swamp mats or matting may be warranted in areas with poorly-drained and organic soils (see the Wet Soils Contingency Plan in Appendix 1E of this EPP). • Construction personnel will be transported between construction yards and the construction site by multi-passenger vehicles to the extent practical, in order to minimize vehicle traffic. • Control measures may be put in place to ensure traffic adheres to special restrictions that are in effect (e.g., narrowing of work space to limit impact on a species of concern). • The speed limit on the right-of-way will be designated by the Contractor. Speed limits may be lowered under specific conditions such as areas with poor visibility, steep terrain or areas where specific wildlife concerns have been identified. • All Project-related vehicles will follow applicable traffic, road-use and safety laws. • All vehicle traffic will avoid unnecessary wheel spin. • During nonfrozen conditions, equipment travel, particularly that of heavy and/or tracked equipment, will make use of the stripped and graded areas for travel and passing. • Vehicles will be limited to travel on the access roads and right-of-way for which they are designed. Most vehicles are able to turn around within the width of the construction right-of-way. Stringing trucks require extra turning radius. Consequently, approaches to the pipeline right-of-way or existing public roads will wider when used for stringing trucks. Where turnarounds are required on the right-of-way, extra space will be required on the travel side of the right-of-way. Previously disturbed areas will be used for this purpose, when feasible. Stringing trucks will be limited to access roads developed for their use. Turn around areas require approval by applicable government agencies.
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2.4 Post-Construction After construction is complete, restoration efforts will be initiated and traffic will adhere to the following principles to ensure there is as little disturbance as practical.
• All temporary construction access roads and shoo-flies will be reclaimed to preconstruction conditions or restored as per this EPP. Newly created access points will be blocked unless otherwise directed by the Company or the appropriate regulatory agency. • Vehicle traffic will be minimized on newly seeded areas until ground cover is re-established. • Routine access to the right-of-way for operation, maintenance and monitoring activities will be by way of pre-existing roads and trails wherever feasible. Where travel along the right-of-way in the vicinity of important vegetation is required (e.g., during reclamation monitoring) foot travel will be used whenever feasible. ATV/Argos will be used if necessary. • Efforts to control off road vehicle use will be coordinated with the appropriate authorities and will be conducted until the right-of-way has been satisfactorily reclaimed. Methods to control access may include one or a combination of the following: - posting of appropriate signage at all points of access; - create a visual barrier to reduce line of sight; - installation of locking gates and fencing; and/or - installation of slash or rock barriers.
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3.0 HYDROVAC CUTTING HANDLING PLAN In order to ensure the disposal of Hydrovac slurry complies with all applicable provincial and/or federal Guidelines and reclamation objectives, the Company will implement a number of measures during construction of the Project.
• The contractor will ensure that the Environmental Inspector has reviewed and approved a disposal site prior to starting Hydrovac operation. • Ensure road weight restrictions are adhered to. • The hydrovac contractor is to ensure that all tanks are clean and free of contaminants prior to arriving onsite. • Salvage topsoil/strippings prior to hydrovac use. Topsoil salvage is not required for holes less than 1 m in diameter if soil will be removed using a hydrovac during frozen soil conditions or where the area to be exposed will be subsequently subject to topsoil/strippings salvage as part of right-of-way preparation activities. • As hydro-vac slurry from new disturbances is generally of mineral soil content and is not likely to be contaminated, onsite disposal is the preferred method if subsidence is not a concern. The disposal area must be in a location that has had the surface materials removed. If a dike is required to contain slurry, dike material shall be of subsoil or an alternative material approved by the Environmental Inspector capable of containing the slurry. • Non-contaminated slurry may be released into the hydrovac excavation if future subsidence of the site is not a concern and the area is fenced until the tailings are dry. • If temporary onsite storage is to be constructed (e.g., sump or bermed area) the surface materials must be removed from the area. The area constructed must be able to contain slurry and prevent any off site migration. • Hydrovac contractor may temporarily store slurry in their trucks or at a site that is designed to safely store slurry. Use clean oilfield storage tank or metal slop bin for temporary storage if other more practical storage options (i.e., temporary pits) are not desirable for the site. • Wet hydrovac slurry cannot be sent to a landfill even if it is not contaminated with hazardous substances. Wet hydrovac slurry can be disposed of by the hydrovac contractor to a licensed treatment or disposal facility where accepted. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the Company to verify that hydrovac slurry disposal is in accordance with regulatory requirements and to the satisfaction of the Company • Do not mix contaminated slurry with uncontaminated slurry. • Contaminated and potentially contaminated slurry needs special handling storage and disposal requirements. • If contaminants are suspected, do not remove the hydrovac slurry from the site. Arrangements should be made to temporarily contain the slurry onsite pending analysis and final disposal arrangements. • All hydrovac holes shall be adequately back filled with mineral soil, or other materials as directed by the owner of the facilities, to ensure settling of material does not pose a hazard for wildlife, livestock or the general public.
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APPENDIX 1G
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OPERATIONAL STATEMENTS
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BEAVER DAM REMOVAL Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario Operational Statement
Version 3.0
Beaver dams need to be removed or breached periodically to • the removal does not involve a beaver dam that is directly protect, maintain or construct infrastructure or to avoid the connected with a culvert or bridge (removal in these flooding of private and public land. Removal is normally situations is addressed in Operational Statements for accomplished using hand tools, or equipment such as backhoes. Culvert Maintenance and Bridge Maintenance), and Although beaver dams may provide fish habitat by creating • you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish upstream ponds, stabilizing flows and adding woody debris for Habitat when Removing Beaver Dams listed below in this cover, they may also present a barrier to fish movement, alter Operational Statement. sediment transport regimes and increase water temperatures. If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot Removal of beaver dams can negatively affect fish and fish habitat incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project by de-watering the upstream pond, stranding fish and releasing may result in a violation of subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act sediment and large volumes of water (that can be devoid of and you could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, oxygen, particularly in winter) downstream. It is therefore important you should contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO to exercise extreme caution when proceeding with dam removal office in your area (see Ontario DFO office list) or Parks Canada if due to the possibility of downstream flooding and damage and the the project is located within its jurisdiction, including the Trent- re-entry of dam material into the water body. The breaching or Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain an removal of a beaver dam may not prevent future beaver activity in opinion on the possible options you should consider to avoid the area. Persistent breaching or removal of a beaver dam can contravention of the Fisheries Act. For activities carried out increase the risk of negative impacts to fish habitat. In these under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, the requirements of instances, other beaver management techniques should be this Operational Statement are addressed through an existing considered. agreement and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is the first point of contact. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under the Fisheries Act no You are required to respect all municipal, provincial or one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the federal legislation that applies to the work being carried out harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish in relation to this Operational Statement. The activities habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the undertaken in this Operational Statement must also comply with conditions and measures set out below you will be in compliance the Species at Risk Act (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). If you have with subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. questions regarding this Operational Statement, please contact one of the agencies listed above. The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before measures to incorporate into your project in order to avoid starting your work by filling out and sending the Ontario negative impacts to fish habitat. You may proceed with your Operational Statement notification form (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ beaver dam removal project without a DFO review when you regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov-terr/index_e.htm) to the meet the following conditions: DFO office in your area. This information is requested in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation to • removal of the dam will not adversely affect a fishery, or this Operational Statement. recreational property uses that depend on the dam’s existence, both upstream and downstream, In addition, the Ontario Ministry of Environment should be • the removal activities are limited to removing or breaching notified if the dam removal is likely to result in discoloration of the beaver dam itself and do not involve channel or downstream water, so that they may respond to public inquiries. shoreline modification downstream (e.g., widening, straightening, ditching, etc.), • individual detonations of more than one kilogram of explosives will not be used to remove the dam (diesel fuel and fertilizer is not to be used as a type of explosive), ont-BEAVERDAM_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:00 PM Page 2
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Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat 9. Remove the dam gradually to allow the water to release when Removing Beaver Dams slowly and prevent sediment at the bottom of the pond from being released downstream. As the water levels drop in the upstream pond, increase the size of the opening to 1. Use existing trails, roads or cut lines wherever possible to drain the pond to the desired level. The width of the avoid disturbance to the riparian vegetation. breach opening of the beaver dam should not exceed the width of the original stream channel to prevent bank 2. While this Operational Statement does not cover the erosion and flooding of adjacent properties. When a clearing of riparian vegetation, the removal of select plants series of dams is to be removed, this should be done from may be necessary to access and remove the beaver dam. downstream to upstream in order to avoid severe flooding This removal should be kept to a minimum. and damage to fish habitat.
3. Whenever possible, remove beaver dams by hand. 10. If blasting is required, individual detonations should be minimized (no more than one kilogram and preferably 4. Beaver dam removal is preferably not done in the winter smaller). If larger charges are required, contact DFO prior when the pond is frozen. This may result in losses of to commencing the work. habitat for overwintering fish in the upstream pond and the discharge of water devoid of oxygen downstream. 11. Relocate any fish that become trapped in isolated pools or stranded in newly flooded areas to the main channel of 5. For non-emergency beaver dam removal, time the removal the watercourse. to prevent disruption to sensitive fish life stages by adhering to appropriate fisheries timing windows (see the 12. Stabilize any waste materials removed from the work site Ontario In-Water Construction Timing Windows). Any to prevent them from entering the watercourse (e.g., proposal to conduct non-emergency work under ice- placing them above the ordinary high water mark (see covered conditions requires prior review by your local definition below)). This could include covering spoil piles Conservation Authority, DFO, or Parks Canada office, as with biodegradable mats or tarps or planting them with appropriate. It is preferable that removal is done during grass or shrubs. low flow conditions. 13. Vegetate any disturbed areas by planting and seeding 6. Emergency beaver dam removal can be carried out at any preferably with native trees, shrubs or grasses and cover time during the year. Emergencies include situations where such areas with mulch to prevent erosion and to help carrying out the project immediately is in the interest of seeds germinate. If there is insufficient time remaining in preventing damage to property or the environment or is in the the growing season, the site should be stabilized (e.g., interest of public health or safety. Your local Conservation cover exposed areas with erosion control blankets to keep Authority, DFO, or Parks Canada office, as appropriate, is to the soil in place and prevent erosion) and vegetated the be notified immediately. You should follow all other following spring. measures to the greatest extent possible. 13.1. Maintain effective sediment and erosion control 7. Install effective sediment and erosion control measures measures until re-vegetation of disturbed areas is before starting work to prevent the entry of sediment into achieved. the watercourse due to machinery operation or other activities that disturb the bank during the removal project. Definition: Inspect them regularly during the course of construction and make all necessary repairs if any damage occurs. Ordinary high water mark – The usual or average level to which a body of water rises at its highest point and remains for 8. Operate machinery on land (from outside of the water) and sufficient time so as to change the characteristics of the land. in a manner that minimizes disturbance to the banks of the In flowing waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active watercourse. channel/bank-full level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow return level. In inland lakes, wetlands or marine environments it 8.1. Machinery is to arrive on site in a clean condition refers to those parts of the water body bed and banks that are and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land 8.2. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel and where the natural vegetation changes from predominately and other materials for the machinery away from the aquatic vegetation to terrestrial vegetation (excepting water water to prevent any deleterious substance from tolerant species). For reservoirs this refers to normal high entering the water. operating levels (Full Supply Level). 8.3. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid leaks or spills from machinery. For the Great Lakes this refers to the 80th percentile elevation 8.4. Restore banks to original condition if any above chart datum as described in DFO’s Fish Habitat and disturbance occurs. Determining the High Water Mark on Lakes. ont-BEAVERDAM_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:00 PM Page 3
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Prescott Fisheries and Oceans Canada 401 King Street West Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Email: [email protected]
Northern Ontario District Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 Waubeek Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Email: [email protected]
Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Fax: (705) 522-6421 Email: [email protected]
Thunder Bay and Kenora Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay Office 100 Main Street, Suite 425 FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 Telephone: (807) 346-8118 Southern Ontario District Fax: (807) 346-8545 Burlington Email: [email protected] Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 P.O. Box 85060 Aussi disponible en français Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/ Fax: (905) 639-3549 modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_f.asp Email: [email protected]
London Fisheries and Oceans Canada 73 Meg Drive London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected]
Eastern Ontario District Peterborough Fisheries and Oceans Canada 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected]
DFO/2007-1329
©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2007 This Operational Statement (Version 3.0) may be updated as required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It is your responsibility to use the most recent version. Please refer to the Operational Statements web site at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_e.asp to ensure that a more recent version has not been released. ont_CLEAR SPAN BRIDGES_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:01 PM Page 1
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CLEAR-SPAN BRIDGES Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario Operational Statement
Version 3.0
This Operational Statement applies to the construction of small- If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot scale bridge structures that completely span a watercourse incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project without altering the stream bed or bank, and that are a maximum may result in a violation of subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act of two lanes wide. The bridge structure (including bridge and you could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, approaches, abutments, footings, and armouring) is built entirely you should contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO above the ordinary high water mark (HWM) (see definition below). office in your area (see Ontario DFO office list) or Parks Canada if A clear-span bridge is often preferred to structures that are the project is located within its jurisdiction, including the Trent- placed within the stream bed and therefore result in loss of fish Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain an habitat or alteration of natural channel processes. opinion on the possible options you should consider to avoid contravention of the Fisheries Act. For activities carried out Clear-span bridge construction has the potential to negatively under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, the requirements of affect riparian habitat. Riparian vegetation occurs adjacent to the this Operational Statement are addressed through an existing watercourse and directly contributes to fish habitat by providing agreement and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is the shade, cover and areas for spawning and food production. Only first point of contact. the vegetation required to accommodate operational and safety concerns for the crossing structure and approaches, within the You are required to respect all municipal, provincial or right-of-way, should be removed. Stormwater run-off and the use federal legislation that applies to the work being carried out of machinery can introduce deleterious substances to the water in relation to this Operational Statement. The activities body and result in erosion and sedimentation. undertaken in this Operational Statement must also comply with the Species at Risk Act (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). If you have Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting questions regarding this Operational Statement, please contact fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under the Fisheries Act no one of the agencies listed above. one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the starting your work by filling out and sending the Ontario conditions and measures set out below you will be in compliance Operational Statement notification form (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ with subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov-terr/index_e.htm) to the DFO office in your area. This information is requested in order to The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation to conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the this Operational Statement. measures to incorporate into your project in order to avoid negative impacts to fish habitat and maintain passage of fish. You may proceed with your clear-span bridge project without a DFO review when you meet the following conditions: Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat when Constructing Clear-Span Bridges • the bridge is placed entirely above the HWM, • the bridge is not located on meander bends, braided 1. Use existing trails, roads, or cut lines wherever possible to streams, alluvial fans, active flood plains, or any other area avoid disturbance to the riparian vegetation. that is inherently unstable and may result in the alteration of natural steam functions or erosion and scouring of the 2. While this Operational Statement does not apply to the bridge structure, clearing of riparian vegetation, the removal of select plants • the bridge is no greater than two lanes in width and does within the road right-of-way (ROW) may be required to meet not encroach on the natural channel width by the placement operational and/or safety concerns for the crossing of abutments, footings or rock armouring below the HWM, structure and the approaches. This removal should be kept • the work does not include realigning the watercourse, to a minimum and within the road or utility right-of-way. • there is no alteration of the stream bed or banks or infilling When practicable, prune or top the vegetation instead of of the channel, and uprooting. • you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat when Constructing Clear-Span Bridges listed below 3. 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4. Design the bridge so that stormwater runoff from the include covering spoil piles with biodegradable mats or bridge deck, side slopes and approaches is directed into a tarps or planting them with preferably native grass or retention pond or vegetated area to remove suspended shrubs. solids, dissipate velocity and prevent sediment and other deleterious substances from entering the watercourse. 11. Vegetate any disturbed areas by planting and seeding preferably with native trees, shrubs or grasses and cover 5. Generally there are no restrictions on timing for the such areas with mulch to prevent erosion and to help seeds construction of clear-span structures as they do not involve germinate. If there is insufficient time remaining in the in-water work. However, if there are any activities with the growing season, the site should be stabilized (e.g., cover potential to disrupt sensitive fish life stages (e.g., crossing exposed areas with erosion control blankets to keep the soil of watercourse by machinery), these should adhere to in place and prevent erosion) and vegetated the following appropriate fisheries timing windows (see the Ontario In-Water Construction Timing Windows). spring.
6. Machinery fording the watercourse to bring equipment 11.1. Maintain effective sediment and erosion control required for construction to the opposite side is limited to a measures until re-vegetation of disturbed areas is one-time event (over and back) and should occur only if an achieved. existing crossing at another location is not available or practical to use. A Temporary Stream Crossing Operational Definition: Statement is also available. Ordinary high water mark (HWM) – The usual or average level 6.1. If minor rutting is likely to occur, stream bank and to which a body of water rises at its highest point and remains bed protection methods (e.g., swamp mats, pads) for sufficient time so as to change the characteristics of the land. should be used provided they do not constrict flows In flowing waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active or block fish passage. channel/bank-full level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow 6.2. Grading of the stream banks for the approaches return level. In inland lakes, wetlands or marine environments it should not occur. refers to those parts of the water body bed and banks that are 6.3. If the stream bed and banks are steep and highly frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land erodible (e.g., dominated by organic materials and and where the natural vegetation changes from predominately silts) and erosion and degradation are likely to occur aquatic vegetation to terrestrial vegetation (excepting water as a result of equipment fording, then a temporary tolerant species). For reservoirs this refers to normal high crossing structure or other practice should be used operating levels (Full Supply Level). to protect these areas. 6.4. The one-time fording should adhere to fisheries For the Great Lakes this refers to the 80th percentile elevation timing windows (see Measure 5). above chart datum as described in DFO’s Fish Habitat and 6.5. Fording should occur under low flow conditions and Determining the High Water Mark on Lakes. not when flows are elevated due to local rain events or seasonal flooding.
7. Install effective sediment and erosion control measures before starting work to prevent the entry of sediment into the watercourse. Inspect them regularly during the course of construction and make all necessary repairs if any damage occurs.
8. Operate machinery on land (above the HWM) and in a manner that minimizes disturbance to the banks of the watercourse.
8.1. Machinery is to arrive on site in a clean condition and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. 8.2. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel and other materials for the machinery away from the water to prevent any deleterious substance from entering the water. 8.3. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid leaks or spills from machinery. 8.4. Restore banks to original condition if any disturbance occurs.
9. Use measures to prevent deleterious substances such as new concrete (i.e., it is pre-cast, cured and dried before use near the watercourse), grout, paint, ditch sediment and preservatives from entering the watercourse.
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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO
Southern Ontario District Northern Ontario District Burlington Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 28 Waubeek Street P.O. Box 85060 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Fax: (905) 639-3549 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie London Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 73 Meg Drive Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Fax: (705) 522-6421 Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Thunder Bay and Kenora Eastern Ontario District Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay Office Peterborough 100 Main Street, Suite 425 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 Telephone: (807) 346-8118 Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 Fax: (807) 346-8545 Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Email: [email protected] Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected] Aussi disponible en français Prescott Fisheries and Oceans Canada http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/ 401 King Street West modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_f.asp Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Email: [email protected]
DFO/2007-1329
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HIGH-PRESSURE DIRECTIONAL Fisheries and Oceans Canada DRILLING Ontario Operational Statement
Version 3.0 For the purpose of this Operational Statement, the term High- high-pressure directional drill project without a DFO review when Pressure Directional Drilling (HPDD) means trenchless methods you meet the following conditions: of crossing a watercourse using pressurized mud systems. HPDD is used to install cables and pipelines for gas, • the crossing technique will not damage the stream bed and telecommunications, fibre optics, power, sewer, oil and water thereby negatively impact fish or fish habitat, lines underneath watercourses and roads. This method is • the crossing is not a wet open-cut crossing, preferable to open-cut and isolated crossings since the cable or • you have an emergency frac-out response plan and a pipeline is drilled underneath the watercourse with very little contingency crossing plan in place that outline the protocol disturbance to the bed or banks. HPDD involves drilling a pilot to monitor, contain and clean-up a potential frac-out and an bore hole underneath the watercourse towards a surface target, alternative method for carrying out the crossing, and back-reaming the bore hole to the drill rig while pulling the pipe • you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish along through the hole. This process typically uses the Habitat when High-Pressure Directional Drilling listed below freshwater gel mud system composed of a mixture of clean, in this Operational Statement. freshwater as the base, bentonite (clay-based drilling lubricant) as the viscosifier and synthetic polymers. If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project The general order of preference for carrying out a cable or may result in a violation of subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act pipeline stream crossing in order to protect fish and fish habitat and you could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, is: a) a punch or bore crossing (see Punch & Bore Crossings you should contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO Operational Statement), b) HPDD crossing, c) dry open-cut office in your area (see Ontario DFO office list) or Parks Canada if crossing, and d) isolated open-cut crossing (see Isolated or Dry the project is located within its jurisdiction, including the Trent- Open-cut Stream Crossings Operational Statement). This order Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain an must be balanced with practical considerations at the site. opinion on the possible options you should consider to avoid contravention of the Fisheries Act. One of the risks associated with HPDD is the escape of drilling mud into the environment as a result of a spill, tunnel collapse or You are required to respect all municipal, provincial or the rupture of mud to the surface, commonly known as federal legislation that applies to the work being carried out “frac-out”. A frac-out is caused when excessive drilling pressure in relation to this Operational Statement. The activities results in drilling mud propagating toward the surface. The risk undertaken in this Operational Statement must also comply with of a frac-out can be reduced through proper geotechnical the Species at Risk Act (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). If you have assessment practices and drill planning and execution. The questions regarding this Operational Statement, please contact extent of a frac-out can be limited by careful monitoring and one of the agencies listed above. having appropriate equipment and response plans ready in the event that one occurs. HPDD can also result in excessive We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before disturbance of riparian vegetation and sedimentation and erosion starting your work by filling out and sending the Ontario due to operation of equipment on the shoreline or fording to Operational Statement notification form (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ access the opposite bank. regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov-terr/index_e.htm) to the DFO office in your area. This information is requested in order to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation to fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under the Fisheries Act no this Operational Statement. one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat conditions and measures set out below you will be in compliance when High-Pressure Directional Drilling with subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. 1. Use existing trails, roads or cut lines wherever possible, as The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the access routes to avoid disturbance to the riparian vegetation. conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the measures to incorporate into your project in order to avoid 2. Design the drill path to an appropriate depth below the negative impacts to fish habitat. You may proceed with your watercourse to minimize the risk of frac-out and to a depth PDF Page 194 of 216
to prevent the line from becoming exposed due to natural facility located away from the water to prevent it scouring of the stream bed. The drill entry and exit points from entering the watercourse. are far enough from the banks of the watercourse to have minimal impact on these areas. 7. Monitor the watercourse to observe signs of surface migration (frac-out) of drilling mud during all phases of 3. While this Operational Statement does not cover the construction. clearing of riparian vegetation, the removal of select plants may be necessary to access the construction site. This Emergency Frac-out Response and Contingency Planning removal should be kept to a minimum and within the road or utility right-of-way. 8. Keep all material and equipment needed to contain and clean up drilling mud releases on site and readily accessible 4. Machinery fording the watercourse to bring equipment in the event of a frac-out. required for construction to the opposite side is limited to a one-time event (over and back) and should occur only if 9. Implement the frac-out response plan that includes an existing crossing at another location is not available or measures to stop work, contain the drilling mud and practical to use. A Temporary Stream Crossing prevent its further migration into the watercourse and notify Operational Statement is also available. all applicable authorities, including the closest DFO office in the area (see Ontario DFO office list). Prioritize clean up 4.1. If minor rutting is likely to occur, stream bank and activities relative to the risk of potential harm and dispose bed protection methods (e.g., swamp mats, pads) of the drilling mud in a manner that prevents re-entry into should be used provided they do not constrict flows the watercourse. or block fish passage. 4.2. Grading of the stream banks for the approaches 10. Ensure clean up measures do not result in greater damage should not occur. to the banks and watercourse than from leaving the drilling 4.3. If the stream bed and banks are steep and highly mud in place. erodible (e.g., dominated by organic materials and silts) and erosion and degradation are likely to occur 11. Implement the contingency crossing plan including as a result of equipment fording, then a temporary measures to either re-drill at a more appropriate location or crossing structure or other practice should be used to isolate the watercourse to complete the crossing at the to protect these areas. current location. See Isolated or Dry Open-cut Stream 4.4. Time the one-time fording to prevent disruption to Crossings Operational Statement for carrying out an sensitive fish life stages by adhering to appropriate isolated trenched crossing. fisheries timing windows (see the Ontario In-Water Construction Timing Windows). 12. Stabilize any waste materials removed from the work site to 4.5. Fording should occur under low flow conditions and prevent them from entering the watercourse. This could not when flows are elevated due to local rain events include covering spoil piles with biodegradable mats or or seasonal flooding. tarps or planting them with preferably native grass or shrubs. 5. Operate machinery on land above the ordinary high water mark (see definition below) and in a manner that minimizes 13. Vegetate any disturbed areas by planting and seeding disturbance to the banks of the watercourse. preferably with native trees, shrubs or grasses and cover such areas with mulch to prevent erosion and to help seeds 5.1. Machinery is to arrive on site in a clean condition germinate. If there is insufficient time remaining in the and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. growing season, the site should be stabilized (e.g., cover 5.2. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel exposed areas with erosion control blankets to keep the and other materials for the machinery away from the soil in place and prevent erosion) and vegetated the water to prevent any deleterious substance from following spring. entering the water. 5.3. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid 13.1. Maintain effective sediment and erosion control leaks or spills from machinery. measures until re-vegetation of disturbed areas is 5.4. Restore banks to original condition if any achieved. disturbance occurs. Definition: 6. Construct a dugout/settling basin at the drilling exit site to contain drilling mud to prevent sediment and other Ordinary high water mark – The usual or average level to which a deleterious substances from entering the watercourse. If body of water rises at its highest point and remains for sufficient this cannot be achieved, use silt fences or other effective time so as to change the characteristics of the land. In flowing sediment and erosion control measures to prevent drilling waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active channel/bank-full mud from entering the watercourse. Inspect these level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow return level. In inland measures regularly during the course of construction and lakes, wetlands or marine environments it refers to those parts of make all necessary repairs if any damage occurs. the water body bed and banks that are frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land and where the natural vegetation 6.1. Dispose of excess drilling mud, cuttings and other changes from predominately aquatic vegetation to terrestrial waste materials at an adequately sized disposal PDF Page 195 of 216
Eastern Ontario District vegetation (excepting water tolerant species). For reservoirs this Peterborough refers to normal high operating levels (Full Supply Level). Fisheries and Oceans Canada 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 For the Great Lakes this refers to the 80th percentile elevation Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 above chart datum as described in DFO’s Fish Habitat and Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Determining the High Water Mark on Lakes. Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected]
Prescott Fisheries and Oceans Canada 401 King Street West Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Email: [email protected]
Northern Ontario District Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 Waubeek Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Email: [email protected]
Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Fax: (705) 522-6421 Email: [email protected]
Thunder Bay and Kenora FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO Fisheries and Oceans Canada Southern Ontario District Thunder Bay Office 100 Main Street, Suite 425 Burlington Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Telephone: (807) 346-8118 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 Fax: (807) 346-8545 P.O. Box 85060 Email: [email protected] Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Fax: (905) 639-3549 Aussi disponible en français Email: [email protected] http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/ London modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_f.asp Fisheries and Oceans Canada 73 Meg Drive London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected]
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©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2007 This Operational Statement (Version 3.0) may be updated as required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It is your responsibility to use the most recent version. Please refer to the Operational Statements web site at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_e.asp to ensure that a more recent version has not been released. PDF Page 196 of 216
Ontario Operational Statement ICE BRIDGES Habitat Management Program
VERSION 1.0 Valid until March 31, 2006 Ice bridges and snowfills are two methods used for temporary winter could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, you should access in remote areas. Ice bridges are constructed on larger contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO office in your area watercourses that have sufficient stream flow and water depth to (see Ontario DFO office list), or Parks Canada if the project is located prevent the ice bridge from coming into contact with the stream bed within its jurisdiction, including the Trent-Severn Waterway and the or restricting water movement beneath the ice. Snowfills, however, Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain more information on the possible are temporary stream crossings constructed by filling a stream options you should consider to avoid contravention of the Fisheries channel that is dry or frozen to the bottom with clean compacted Act. For activities carried out under the Crown Forest Sustainability snow. Act or for provincial highway undertakings, the requirements of this Operational Statement are addressed through existing agreements This Operational Statement applies only to ice bridges, and only and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is the first point of those constructed of clean (ambient) water, ice and snow which will contact. not restrict water-flow at any time. This Operational Statement is not intended to cover ice roads that run along the length of a water This Operational Statement does not release you from the body. responsibility of obtaining any other permits or approvals that may be required under municipal, provincial and federal legislation Ice bridge crossings provide cost-effective access to remote areas (e.g., Public Lands Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, when watercourses are frozen. Because the ground is frozen, the ice Conservation Authorities Act, etc.) that apply to the work being bridge can be built with minimal disturbance to the bed and banks of carried out in relation to this Operational Statement. the watercourse. Ice bridges can still have negative effects on fish and fish habitat. Clearing shoreline and bank vegetation increases We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before the erosion potential and instability of the banks and can lead to starting your work, by filling out and sending in, by mail or by fax, deposition of sediments into fish habitat. There is also potential for a the Ontario notification form to the DFO office in your area. This blockage of fish passage during spring break-up. information is requested in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation to this Operational Statement. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under Section 35 of the Fisheries Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat when Act no one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the Constructing an Ice Bridge harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the conditions and measures set out below you will be in compliance with 1. Use existing trails, winter roads or cut lines wherever possible as Subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. access routes to limit unnecessary clearing of additional vegetation and to prevent soil compaction.
The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the 2. While this Operational Statement does not cover the clearing of conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the riparian vegetation, the removal of select plants may be necessary to measures to be incorporated into the design, construction, and accommodate the access. This vegetation removal should be kept decommissioning of your Ice Bridge project in order to avoid to a minimum. negative impacts to fish habitat. You may proceed with your Ice Bridge project without a DFO review when you meet the following 3. Construct approaches using clean (ambient), compacted snow and conditions: ice to a sufficient depth to protect the stream banks or shoreline. Clean logs may be used where necessary to stabilize approaches. X the ice bridge is constructed only of clean (ambient) water, ice and snow, 4. Where logs are used to stabilize the approaches of an ice bridge: X the work does not include realigning the watercourse, dredging, placing fill, or excavating the bed or bank of the watercourse, 4.1. The logs are to be clean and securely cabled together so they X materials such as gravel, rock, soil, and loose woody material can be easily removed. are not used, 4.2. No logs or woody debris are to be left within the water body X where logs are required for use in stabilizing shoreline or on the banks or shoreline where they can wash back into approaches, they are clean and securely bound together, and the water body. they are removed either before or immediately following spring ice-out, 5. Operate machinery from on land or on ice and in a manner that X the withdrawal of any water will not exceed 10% of the minimizes disturbance to the banks of the water body. instantaneous flow, in order to maintain existing fish habitat, X natural, under ice water flow is maintained where it occurs, and 5.1. Machinery is to arrive on site in a clean condition and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. X you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat 5.2. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel and other when Constructing an Ice Bridge listed below. materials for the machinery away from the water to prevent deleterious substances from entering the water or spreading If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot onto the ice surface. incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project may 5.3. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid leaks or result in a violation of Subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act and you spills from machinery.
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Ontario Operational Statement ICE BRIDGES Habitat Management Program
VERSION 1.0 Valid until March 31, 2006 6. The intakes of pumping hoses should be equipped with an environments it refers to those parts of the water body bed and banks appropriately sized screen to avoid entrainment and impingement that are frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land of fish. Guidelines to determine the appropriate mesh size for and where the natural vegetation changes from predominately aquatic intake screens may be obtained from DFO (Freshwater Intake End- vegetation to terrestrial vegetation (excepting water tolerant species). For of-Pipe Fish Screen Guidelines, 1995, available at www.dfo- reservoirs this refers to normal high operating levels (Full Supply Level). th mpo.gc.ca/Library/223669.pdf). For the Great Lakes this refers to the 80 percentile elevation above chart datum as described in DFO's Fish Habitat Fact Sheet #T-6. 7. Appropriate measures should be taken to prevent the ice bridge from blocking fish passage, or from causing channel erosion and flooding in the spring. For example, on a flowing watercourse, prior to spring break-up, breach the ice bridge using physical means or create one or more v-notches, of adequate size to accommodate spring runoff, in the middle of the ice bridge to allow it to melt from the centre.
8. At the end of the crossing season and prior to snow-melt, install appropriate sediment and erosion control measures on all disturbed areas and approaches to prevent sediment from entering the watercourse. Inspect and maintain sediment and erosion control measures until complete re-vegetation is achieved.
9. As soon as possible following snow-melt, plant and seed preferably native trees, shrubs or grasses on disturbed areas. Cover seeded/planted areas with appropriate cover (e.g., mulch, matting) to prevent soil erosion and to help seeds germinate.
Definition:
Ordinary high water mark – The usual or average level to which a body of water rises at its highest point and remains for sufficient time so as to change the characteristics of the land. In flowing waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active channel/bank-full level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow return level. In inland lakes, wetlands or marine
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Burlington Prescott Sault Ste. Marie Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 401 King Street West Great Lakes Forestry Centre P.O. Box 85060 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 1219 Queen Street East Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2E5 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Telephone: (705) 941-2039 Fax: (905) 639-3549 Email: [email protected] Fax: (705) 941-2013 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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MAINTENANCE OF RIPARIAN VEGETATION IN EXISTING RIGHTS-OF-WAY Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario Operational Statement
Version 3.0
Rights-of-way are areas of land devoted to providing • it involves the use of vegetative maintenance techniques transportation corridors (e.g., highways, railways) or utilities (e.g., that allow the root system to stay intact, to help bind the pipelines, power lines, water lines) that often intersect soil and encourage rapid colonization of low-growing plant waterways. Vegetation is closely managed in these areas to species, and prevent disruption to transportation or utilities (e.g., circuit • you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish outages, fires) and to ensure personal safety. Maintenance Habitat when Maintaining Riparian Vegetation in Rights-of- activities include mowing, brushing, topping and slashing of way listed below in this Operational Statement. terrestrial vegetation. This Operational Statement applies only to existing rights-of-way at the location where they intersect and If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot cross a water body. incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project may result in a violation of subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act Riparian areas are the vegetated areas adjacent to a water body and you could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, and directly contribute to fish habitat by providing shade, cover you should contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO and food production areas. Riparian areas are also important office in your area (see Ontario DFO office list) or Parks Canada if because they stabilize stream banks and shorelines. In order to the project is located within its jurisdiction, including the Trent- minimize disturbance to fish habitat and prevent bank erosion, it Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain an is important to retain as much riparian vegetation as possible, opinion on the possible options you should consider to avoid especially the vegetation directly adjacent to the watercourse, in contravention of the Fisheries Act. the right-of-way corridor. You are required to respect all municipal, provincial or Activities carried out to maintain riparian vegetation in existing federal legislation that applies to the work being carried out rights-of-way can negatively impact fish and fish habitat by in relation to this Operational Statement. The activities causing excessive loss of riparian vegetation, erosion and undertaken in this Operational Statement must also comply with sedimentation, disturbance to the banks and the bottom of the the Species at Risk Act (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). If you have water body from use of heavy equipment, and introduction of questions regarding this Operational Statement, please contact deleterious substances as a result of inadequate containment of one of the agencies listed above. spoil piles and improper maintenance of equipment. We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting starting your work by filling out and sending the Ontario fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under the Fisheries Act no Operational Statement notification form (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov-terr/index_e.htm) to the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish DFO office in your area. This information is requested in order to habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation to conditions and measures set out below you will be in compliance this Operational Statement. with subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act.
The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the when Maintaining Riparian Vegetation in measures to be incorporated into your project in order to avoid negative impacts to fish habitat. You may proceed with your Rights-of-way right-of-way maintenance project without a DFO review when 1. While this Operational Statement does not cover the you meet the following conditions: complete clearing of riparian vegetation, the alteration (e.g., topping and pruning) of select plants may be necessary to • the work involves the maintenance of vegetation in an meet operational and safety needs. existing right-of-way for a transportation or utility corridor and not construction of a new right-of-way, 2. Combined maintenance activities (e.g., mowing, brushing, • it is an existing right-of-way at the location where it topping, slashing, etc.) will affect no more than one third intersects and crosses a water body, (1/3) of the total woody vegetation, such as trees and ont-MAINTN-RIPRIN-VEG_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:06 PM Page 2
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shrubs, in the right-of-way within 30 metres of the ordinary high growing season, the site should be stabilized (e.g., cover exposed water mark (see definition below) in any given year. areas with erosion control blankets to keep the soil in place and prevent erosion) and vegetated the following spring. 3. When practicable, alter riparian vegetation in the right-of- way by hand. If machinery must be used, operate 7.1. Maintain effective sediment and erosion control machinery on land and in a manner that minimizes measures until re-vegetation of disturbed areas is disturbance to the banks of the water body. achieved.
3.1. Machinery is to arrive on site in a clean condition Definition: and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. 3.2. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel Ordinary high water mark – The usual or average level to and other materials for the machinery, which include which a body of water rises at its highest point and remains for hand tools, at locations away from the water to sufficient time so as to change the characteristics of the land. prevent any deleterious substance from entering the In flowing waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active water body. channel/bank-full level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow 3.3. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid return level. In inland lakes, wetlands or marine environments it leaks or spills from machinery. refers to those parts of the water body bed and banks that are 3.4. Restore banks to original condition if any frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land disturbance occurs. and where the natural vegetation changes from predominately aquatic vegetation to terrestrial vegetation (excepting water 4. Machinery fording the watercourse to bring equipment tolerant species). For reservoirs this refers to normal high required for maintenance to the opposite side is limited to operating levels (Full Supply Level). a one-time event (over and back) and should occur only if an existing crossing at another location is not available or For the Great Lakes this refers to the 80th percentile elevation practical to use. A Temporary Stream Crossing Operational above chart datum as described in DFO’s Fish Habitat and Statement is also available. Determining the High Water Mark on Lakes.
4.1. If minor rutting is likely to occur, stream bank and bed protection methods (e.g., swamp mats, pads) should be used provided they do not constrict flows or block fish passage. 4.2. Grading of the stream banks for the approaches should not occur. 4.3. If the stream bed and banks are steep and highly erodible (e.g., dominated by organic materials and silts) and erosion and degradation are likely to occur as a result of equipment fording, then a temporary crossing structure or other practice should be used to protect these areas. 4.4. The one-time fording should prevent disruption to sensitive fish life stages by adhering to appropriate fisheries timing windows (see the Ontario In-Water Construction Timing Windows). 4.5. Fording should occur under low flow conditions and not when flows are elevated due to local rain events or seasonal flooding.
5. When altering a tree that is located on the bank of a water body, ensure that the root structure and stability are maintained.
6. Stabilize any waste materials removed from the work site to prevent them from entering the water body. This could include covering spoil piles with biodegradable mats or tarps. All long-term storage of waste materials should be kept outside of the riparian area.
7. In order to prevent erosion and to help seeds germinate, vegetate any disturbed areas by planting and seeding preferably with native trees, shrubs or grasses and cover such areas with mulch. If there is insufficient time remaining in the ont-MAINTN-RIPRIN-VEG_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:06 PM Page 3
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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO Southern Ontario District Northern Ontario District Burlington Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 28 Waubeek Street P.O. Box 85060 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Fax: (905) 639-3549 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie London Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 73 Meg Drive Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Fax: (705) 522-6421 Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Thunder Bay and Kenora Eastern Ontario District Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay Office Peterborough 100 Main Street, Suite 425 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 Telephone: (807) 346-8118 Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 Fax: (807) 346-8545 Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Email: [email protected] Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected]
Prescott Aussi disponible en français Fisheries and Oceans Canada 401 King Street West http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/ Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_f.asp Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Email: [email protected]
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ISOLATED OR DRY OPEN-CUT Fisheries and Oceans Canada STREAM CROSSINGS Ontario Operational Statement
Version 1.0
For the purpose of this Operational Statement, the term “Isolated DFO office list) to ensure that your project will not impact Crossing” means a temporary stream crossing technique that Schedule I mussel species at risk under the federal Species allows work (e.g., trenched pipeline or cable installation) to be at Risk Act (SARA), before proceeding, carried out “in-the-dry” while diverting the natural flow around • for dry, open-cut crossings the watercourse is dry or frozen the site during construction. These types of open trenched completely to the bottom at the site, crossings are isolated using flume or dam and pump • for isolated crossings, the channel width of the watercourse techniques (see Pipeline Associated Watercrossings, 2005 at at the crossing site is less than 5 meters from ordinary high http://www.capp.ca/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=763&PubID=96717). water mark to ordinary high water mark (HWM) (see The term “Dry Open-cut Stream Crossing” means a temporary definition below), stream crossing work (e.g., trenched pipeline or cable • the isolated crossing does not involve the construction or use installation) that is carried out during a period when the entire of an off-stream diversion channel, or the use of earthen dams, stream width is seasonally dry or is frozen to the bottom. • the isolated crossing ensures that all natural upstream flows are conveyed downstream during construction, with no The risks to fish and fish habitat associated with isolated open change in quality or quantity, cut stream crossings include the potential for direct damage to • the site does not occur at a stream location involving known substrates, release of excessive sediments, loss of riparian habitat, fish spawning habitat, particularly if it is dependent on stranding of fish in dewatered areas, impingement/entrainment of groundwater upwelling, fish at pump intakes, and disruption of essential fish movement • the use of explosives is not required to complete the patterns. Similarly, dry open-cut stream crossings pose a risk to crossing, and fish and fish habitat due to potential harmful alteration of • you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish substrates, loss of riparian habitat, and release of excessive Habitat when Carrying Out an Isolated or Dry Open-cut sediment once stream flows resume. Stream Crossing listed below.
The order of preference for carrying out a cable or pipeline If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot stream crossing, in order to protect fish and fish habitat, is: a) incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project punch or bore crossing (see Punch & Bore Crossings Operational may result in a violation of subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act Statement); b) high-pressure directional drill crossing (see High- and you could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, Pressure Directional Drilling Operational Statement); c) dry open- you should contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO cut crossing; and d) isolated open-cut crossing. This order must office in your area (see Ontario DFO office list) or Parks Canada if be balanced with practical considerations at the site. the project is located within its jurisdiction, including the Trent- Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain an Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting opinion on the possible options you should consider to avoid fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under the Fisheries Act no contravention of the Fisheries Act. one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish You are required to respect all municipal, provincial and habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the federal legislation that applies to the work being carried conditions and measures set out below you will be in compliance out in relation to this Operational Statement. The activities with subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. undertaken in this Operational Statement must also comply with SARA (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). If you have questions The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the regarding this Operational Statement, please contact one of conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the the agencies listed above. measures to incorporate into your project in order to avoid negative impacts to fish habitat. You may proceed with your We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before isolated or dry open-cut stream crossing project without a DFO starting your work, by filling out and sending the Ontario review when you meet the following conditions: Operational Statement notification form (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov-terr/index_e.htm) to the • if working within the Thames River, Sydenham River, Ausable DFO office in your area. This information is requested in order River, Grand River, or Maitland River, you have contacted to evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation your Conservation Authority or local DFO Office (see Ontario to this Operational Statement. Isolated Crossings_ON_eng.qxd:Layout 1 3/28/08 12:44 PM Page 2
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Measures to Protect Fish and 7.3. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel Fish Habitat when Carrying Out an Isolated and other materials for the machinery away from the water to prevent deleterious substances from or Dry Open-Cut Stream Crossing entering the water. 7.4. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid 1. Use existing trails, roads or cut lines wherever possible, as leaks or spills from machinery. access routes to avoid disturbance to the riparian vegetation. 8. Install effective sediment and erosion control measures before starting work to prevent entry of sediment into the 2. Locate crossings at straight sections of the stream, watercourse. Inspect them regularly during the course of perpendicular to the banks, whenever possible. Avoid construction and make all necessary repairs if any damage crossing on meander bends, braided streams, alluvial fans, occurs. active floodplains or any other area that is inherently unstable and may result in the erosion and scouring of the 9. Stabilize any waste materials removed from the work site, stream bed. above the HWM, to prevent them from entering the watercourse. This could include covering spoil piles with 3. Complete the crossing in a manner that minimizes the biodegradable mats or tarps or planting them with grass or duration of instream work. shrubs.
4. Construction should be avoided during unusually wet, rainy 10. Vegetate any disturbed areas by planting and seeding or winter thaw conditions. preferably with native trees, shrubs or grasses and cover such areas with mulch to prevent soil erosion and to help 5. While this Operational Statement does not cover the seeds germinate. If there is insufficient time remaining in clearing of riparian vegetation, the removal of select plants the growing season, the site should be stabilized (e.g., may be necessary to access the construction site. This cover exposed areas with erosion control blankets to keep removal should be kept to a minimum and within the utility the soil in place and prevent erosion) and vegetated the right-of-way. following spring.
6. Machinery fording a flowing watercourse to bring 10.1. Maintain effective sediment and erosion control equipment required for construction to the opposite side is measures until re-vegetation of disturbed areas limited to a one-time event (over and back) and is to occur is achieved. only if an existing crossing at another location is not available or practical to use. Operational Statements are Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat also available for Ice Bridges and Snow Fills, Clear-Span when Carrying Out an Isolated Crossing Bridges, and Temporary Stream Crossing. Temporary isolation is used to allow work “in-the-dry” while 6.1. If minor rutting is likely to occur, stream bank and maintaining the natural downstream flow by installing dams bed protection methods (e.g., swamp mats, pads) up and downstream of the site and conveying all of the natural should be used provided they do not constrict flows upstream flow into a flume, or pumping it around the isolated or block fish passage. area. In addition to measures 1 to 10, the following measures 6.2. Grading of the stream banks for the approaches should be carried out when conducting an isolated stream should not occur. crossing: 6.3. If the stream bed and banks are steep and highly erodible (e.g., dominated by organic materials and 11. Time isolated crossings to protect sensitive fish life stages silts) and erosion and degradation is likely to occur by adhering to fisheries timing windows (see Measure 6.4). as a result of equipment fording, then a temporary crossing structure or other practice should be used 12. Use dams made of non-earthen material, such as water- to protect these areas. inflated portable dams, pea gravel bags, concrete blocks, 6.4. Time the one-time fording to prevent disruption to steel or wood wall, clean rock, sheet pile or other sensitive fish life stages by adhering to appropriate appropriate designs, to separate the dewatered work site fisheries timing windows (see the Ontario In-Water from flowing water. Construction Timing Windows). 6.5. Fording should occur under low flow conditions and 12.1. If granular material is used to build dams, use not when flows are elevated due to local rain events clean or washed material that is adequately sized or seasonal flooding. (i.e., moderately sized rock and not sand or gravel) to withstand anticipated flows during the construction. 7. Operate machinery in a manner that minimizes disturbance If necessary, line the outside face of dams with heavy to the watercourse bed and banks. poly-plastic to make them impermeable to water. Material to build these dams should not be taken 7.1. Protect entrances at machinery access points from below the HWM of any water body. (e.g., using swamp mats) and establish single site 12.2. Design dams to accommodate any expected high entry and exit. flows of the watercourse during the construction 7.2. Machinery is to arrive on site in a clean condition period. and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. Isolated Crossings_ON_eng.qxd:Layout 1 3/28/08 12:44 PM Page 3
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13. Before dewatering, rescue any fish from within the isolated Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat when area and return them safely immediately downstream of the Carrying Out a Dry Open-Cut Stream Crossing worksite. In addition to measures 1 to 10, the following measures should 13.1. You will require a permit from DFO to relocate any be carried out when conducting a dry open-cut stream crossing: aquatic species that are listed as either endangered or threatened under SARA. Please contact your 22. Stabilize the streambed and restore the original channel Conservation Authority or the DFO office in your shape, bottom gradient and substrate to pre-construction area to determine if an aquatic species at risk is in condition. the vicinity of your project and, if appropriate, use the DFO website at www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species- 23. Ensure banks are stabilized, restored to original shape, especes /permits/sarapermits_e.asp to apply adequately protected from erosion and re-vegetated, for a permit. preferably with native species. 14. Pump sediment laden dewatering discharge into a Definition: vegetated area or settling basin, and prevent sediment and other deleterious substances from entering any water body. Ordinary high water mark (HWM) - The usual or average level to which a body of water rises at its highest point and remains 15. Remove accumulated sediment and excess spoil from the for sufficient time so as to change the characteristics of the isolated area before removing dams. land. In flowing waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active channel/bank-full level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow 16. Stabilize the streambed and restore the original channel return level. In inland lakes, wetlands or marine environments it shape, bottom gradient and substrate to pre-construction refers to those parts of the water body bed and banks that are condition before removing dams. frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land and where the natural vegetation changes from predominately 17. Ensure banks are stabilized, restored to original shape, aquatic vegetation to terrestrial vegetation (excepting water adequately protected from erosion and re-vegetated, tolerant species). For reservoirs this refers to normal high preferably with native species. operating levels (Full Supply Level). 18. If rock is used to stabilize banks, it should be clean, free of For the Great Lakes this refers to the 80th percentile elevation fine materials, and of sufficient size to resist displacement above chart datum as described in DFO’s Fish Habitat and during peak flood events. The rock should be placed at Determining the High Water Mark on Lakes. the original stream bank grade to ensure there is no infilling or narrowing of the watercourse.
19. Gradually remove the downstream dam first, to equalize water levels inside and outside of the isolated area and to allow suspended sediments to settle.
20. During the final removal of dams, restore the original channel shape, bottom gradient and substrate at these locations.
21. Pumped Diversion Pumped diversions are used to divert water around the isolated area to maintain natural downstream flows and prevent upstream ponding.
21.1. Ensure intakes are operated in a manner that prevents streambed disturbance and fish mortality. Guidelines to determine the appropriate mesh size for intake screens may be obtained from DFO (e.g., Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guideline (1995), available at www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ Library/223669.pdf). 21.2. Ensure the pumping system is sized to accommodate any expected high flows of the watercourse during the construction period. Pumps should be monitored at all times, and back-up pumps should be readily available on-site in case of pump failure. 21.3. Protect pump discharge area(s) to prevent erosion and the release of suspended sediments downstream, and remove this material when the works have been completed. Isolated Crossings_ON_eng.qxd:Layout 1 3/28/08 12:44 PM Page 4
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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO Southern Ontario District Northern Ontario District Burlington Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 28 Waubeek Street P.O. Box 85060 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Fax: (905) 639-3549 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie London Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 73 Meg Drive Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Fax: (705) 522-6421 Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Thunder Bay and Kenora Eastern Ontario District Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay Office Peterborough 100 Main Street, Suite 425 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 Telephone: (807) 346-8118 Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 Fax: (807) 346-8545 Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Email: [email protected] Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected] Aussi disponible en français Prescott Fisheries and Oceans Canada http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/ 401 King Street West modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_f.asp Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Email: [email protected]
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This Operational Statement (Version 1.0) may be updated as required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It is your responsibility to use the most recent version. Please refer to the Operational Statements web site at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_e.asp to ensure that a more recent version has not been released. ont-punchborecross_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:07 PM Page 1
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PUNCH & BORE CROSSINGS Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario Operational Statement
Version 3.0
For the purpose of this Operational Statement, the term punch and • the crossing technique will not damage the stream bed or bore refers to a trenchless crossing method which involves the bank and thereby negatively impact fish or fish habitat, excavation of a vertical bell hole or shallow depression on either • the site does not occur at a stream location involving known side of the watercourse. Horizontal punching or boring between fish spawning habitat, particularly if it is dependent on the two points, at an appropriate depth below the watercourse, groundwater upwelling, and completes the creation of a passage-way for the crossing. Punch • you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish and bore crossings allow cables and pipelines to be installed Habitat when Conducting Punch and Bore Crossings, listed under watercourses without imparting any disturbance to the bed below. and banks. Punch and bore crossings differ from high-pressure directional drilled crossings, in that no pressurized mud systems If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot are required, thereby avoiding the risk of sediment release due to incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project may frac-out. result in a violation of subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act and you could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, you should Punch and bore crossings can negatively impact fish and fish contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO office in your area habitat due to erosion and sedimentation from site disturbance (see Ontario DFO office list) or Parks Canada if the project is and dewatering of bell holes or the collapse of the punch or bore located within its jurisdiction, including the Trent-Severn Waterway hole under the stream. Disturbing riparian vegetation can reduce and the Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain an opinion on the important shoreline cover, shade and food production areas. possible options you should consider to avoid contravention of the Machinery fording the stream can disturb bottom and bank Fisheries Act. substrates, disrupt sensitive fish life stages, and introduce deleterious substances if equipment is not properly maintained. You are required to respect all municipal, provincial or Impacts can be reduced if an emergency response plan and federal legislation that applies to the work being carried out clean-up materials are in place. in relation to this Operational Statement. The activities undertaken in this Operational Statement must also comply with The general order of preference for carrying out a cable or pipeline the Species at Risk Act (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). If you have stream crossing in order to protect fish and fish habitat is: a) a questions regarding this Operational Statement, please contact punch or bore crossing, b) high-pressure directional drill crossing one of the agencies listed above. (see High-Pressure Directional Drilling Operational Statement), c) dry open-cut crossing, and d) isolated open-cut crossing (see We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before Isolated or Dry Open-cut Stream Crossings Operational starting your work by filling out and sending the Ontario Statement). This order must be balanced with practical Operational Statement notification form (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ considerations at the site. regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov-terr/index_e.htm) to the DFO office in your area. This information is requested in order to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation to fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under the Fisheries Act no this Operational Statement. one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the conditions Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat and measures set out below you will be in compliance with when Conducting Punch and Bore Crossings subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. 1. A punch or bore crossing can be conducted at any time of The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the the year provided there is not a high risk of failure and it does conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the not require in-water activities such as machinery fording. measures to be incorporated into your project in order to avoid negative impacts to fish habitat. You may proceed with your 2. Design the punch or bore path for an appropriate depth below punch or bore crossing project without a DFO review when you the watercourse to prevent the pipeline or cable from meet the following conditions: becoming exposed due to natural scouring of the stream bed.
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3. While this Operational Statement does not cover the clearing 7.2. Stabilize any waste materials removed from the work of riparian vegetation, the removal of select plants may be site (including bell holes) to prevent them from necessary to access the construction site and to entering the watercourse. This could include excavate the bell holes. This removal is to be kept to a covering spoil piles with biodegradable mats or minimum and within the utility right-of-way. tarps or planting them with grass or shrubs. 7.3. After suitably backfilling and packing the bell holes, 4. Install effective sediment and erosion control measures vegetate any disturbed areas (see Measure 11). before starting work to prevent entry of sediment into the water body. Inspect them regularly during the course of 8. Monitor the watercourse to observe signs of malfunction construction and make all necessary repairs if any damage during all phases of the work. occurs. 9. For the duration of the work, keep on-site and readily 5. Machinery fording the watercourse to bring equipment accessible, all material and equipment needed to contain required for construction to the opposite side is limited to a and clean-up releases of sediment-laden water and other one-time event (over and back) and should occur only if an deleterious substances. existing crossing at another location is not available or practical to use. A Temporary Stream Crossing Operational 10. Develop a response plan that is to be implemented Statement is also available. immediately in the event of a sediment release or spill of a deleterious substance. This plan is to include measures to: 5.1. If minor rutting is likely to occur, stream bank and a) stop work, contain sediment-laden water and other bed protection methods (e.g., swamp mats, pads) deleterious substances and prevent their further migration should be used provided they do not constrict flows into the watercourse; b) notify all applicable authorities in or block fish passage. the area, including the closest DFO office; c) promptly 5.2. Grading of the stream banks for the approaches clean-up and appropriately dispose of the sediment-laden should not occur. water and deleterious substances; and d) ensure clean-up 5.3. If the stream bed and banks are steep and highly measures are suitably applied so as not to result in further erodible (e.g., dominated by organic materials and alteration of the bed and/or banks of the watercourse. silts) and erosion and degradation are likely to occur as a result of equipment fording, then a temporary 11. Vegetate any disturbed areas by planting and seeding crossing structure or other practice should be used preferably with native trees, shrubs or grasses and cover to protect these areas. such areas with mulch to prevent erosion and to help 5.4. Time the one-time fording to prevent disruption to seeds germinate. If there is insufficient time remaining in sensitive fish life stages by adhering to appropriate the growing season, the site should be stabilized (e.g., fisheries timing windows (see the Ontario In-Water cover exposed areas with erosion control blankets to keep Construction Timing Windows). the soil in place and prevent erosion) and vegetated the 5.5. Fording should occur under low flow conditions and following spring. not when flows are elevated due to local rain events or seasonal flooding. 11.1. Maintain effective sediment and erosion control measures until re-vegetation of disturbed areas is 6. Operate machinery on land above the ordinary high water achieved. mark (HWM) (see definition below) and in a manner that minimizes disturbance to the banks of the watercourse. Definition:
6.1. Machinery is to arrive on-site in a clean condition Ordinary high water mark (HWM) – The usual or average level and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. to which a body of water rises at its highest point and remains 6.2. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel for sufficient time so as to change the characteristics of the and other materials for the machinery away from the land. In flowing waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active water to prevent any deleterious substance from channel/bank-full level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow entering the water. return level. In inland lakes, wetlands or marine environments it 6.3. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid refers to those parts of the water body bed and banks that are leaks or spills from machinery. frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land and where the natural vegetation changes from predominately 7. Excavate bell holes beyond the HWM, far enough away aquatic vegetation to terrestrial vegetation (excepting water from any watercourse to allow containment of any tolerant species). For reservoirs this refers to normal high sediment or deleterious substances above the HWM. operating levels (Full Supply Level).
7.1. When dewatering bell holes, remove suspended solids For the Great Lakes this refers to the 80th percentile elevation by diverting water into a vegetated area or settling above chart datum as described in DFO’s Fish Habitat and basin, and prevent sediment and other deleterious Determining the High Water Mark on Lakes. substances from entering the watercourse. ont-punchborecross_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:07 PM Page 3
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Eastern Ontario District Peterborough Fisheries and Oceans Canada 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected]
Prescott Fisheries and Oceans Canada 401 King Street West Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Email: [email protected]
Northern Ontario District Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 Waubeek Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Email: [email protected]
Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie Fisheries and Oceans Canada FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 Southern Ontario District Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Burlington Fax: (705) 522-6421 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Email: [email protected] 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 P.O. Box 85060 Thunder Bay and Kenora Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Thunder Bay Office Fax: (905) 639-3549 100 Main Street, Suite 425 Email: [email protected] Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 Telephone: (807) 346-8118 London Fax: (807) 346-8545 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Email: [email protected] 73 Meg Drive London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Aussi disponible en français Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected] http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/ modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_f.asp
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©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2007 This Operational Statement (Version 3.0) may be updated as required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It is your responsibility to use the most recent version. Please refer to the Operational Statements web site at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_e.asp to ensure that a more recent version has not been released. Temporary Crossing_ON_eng.qxd:Layout 1 3/28/08 10:14 AM Page 1
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TEMPORARY STREAM Fisheries and Oceans Canada CROSSING Ontario Operational Statement
Version 1.0
A temporary stream crossing consists of i) a one-time ford in • all crossing materials will be removed prior to the spring flowing waters, ii) a seasonally dry streambed ford, or iii) a freshet, or immediately following project completion if this temporary bridge (e.g., Bailey bridge or log stringer bridge). occurs earlier, Temporary stream crossings are employed for short term • fording involves a one time event (over and back) and will access across a watercourse by construction vehicles when an not occur in areas that are known fish spawning sites, existing crossing is not available or practical to use. They are • the crossing will not result in erosion and sedimentation of not intended for prolonged use (e.g., forest or mining haul the stream, or alteration (e.g., compaction or rutting) of the roads). The use of temporary bridges or dry fording is bed and bank substrates, preferred over fording in flowing waters due to the reduced risk • the crossing does not involve installation of a temporary of damaging the bed and banks of the watercourse and culvert, and downstream sedimentation caused by vehicles. Separate • you incorporate the Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Operational Statements are available for Ice Bridges and Snow Habitat when Carrying Out a Temporary Stream Crossing Fills used for temporary access during the winter and for non- listed below. temporary Clear Span Bridges. If you cannot meet all of the conditions listed above and cannot The risks to fish and fish habitat associated with temporary incorporate all of the measures listed below then your project stream crossings include the potential for direct harm to stream may result in a violation of subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act banks and beds, release of excessive sediments and other and you could be subject to enforcement action. In this case, deleterious substances (e.g., fuel, oil leaks), loss of riparian you should contact your Conservation Authority, or the DFO habitat and disruption to sensitive fish life stages. office in your area (see Ontario DFO office list) or Parks Canada if the project is located within its jurisdiction, including the Trent- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for protecting Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal, if you wish to obtain an fish and fish habitat across Canada. Under the Fisheries Act no opinion on the possible options you should consider to avoid one may carry out a work or undertaking that will cause the contravention of the Fisheries Act. For activities carried out harmful alteration, disruption or destruction (HADD) of fish under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, the requirements of habitat unless it has been authorized by DFO. By following the this Operational Statement are addressed through an existing conditions and measures set out below you will be in compliance agreement and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is the with subsection 35(1) of the Fisheries Act. first point of contact.
The purpose of this Operational Statement is to describe the You are required to respect all municipal, provincial and conditions under which it is applicable to your project and the federal legislation that applies to the work being carried out measures to incorporate into your project in order to avoid in relation to this Operational Statement. The activities negative impacts to fish habitat. You may proceed with your undertaken in this Operational Statement must also comply with temporary stream crossing project without a DFO review when the Species at Risk Act (SARA) (www.sararegistry.gc.ca). If you you meet the following conditions: have questions regarding this Operational Statement, please contact one of the agencies listed above. • the bridge is no greater than one lane in width, and no part of its structure is placed within the wetted portion of the stream, We ask that you notify DFO, preferably 10 working days before • the work does not include realigning the watercourse, starting your work, by filling out and sending the Ontario • for fording in flowing waters and temporary bridges, the Operational Statement notification form (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ channel width at the crossing site is no greater than 5 regions/central/habitat/os-eo/prov-terr/index_e.htm) to the metres from ordinary high water mark to ordinary high water DFO office in your area. This information is requested in order to mark (HWM) (see definition below), evaluate the effectiveness of the work carried out in relation to • disturbance to riparian vegetation is minimized, this Operational Statement. • the work does not involve dredging, infilling, grading or excavating the bed or bank of the watercourse, Temporary Crossing_ON_eng.qxd:Layout 1 3/28/08 10:14 AM Page 2
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Measures to Protect Fish and (i.e., not sand, clay or organic soil) and install in a Fish Habitat when Carrying Out a manner that avoids erosion and sedimentation. 7.2. Design temporary bridges to accommodate any Temporary Stream Crossing expected high flows of the watercourse during the construction period. 1. Use existing trails, roads or cut lines wherever possible, 7.3. Restore the bank and substrate to pre-construction as access routes to avoid disturbance to the riparian condition. vegetation. 7.4. Completely remove all materials used in the construction of the temporary bridge from the 2. Locate crossings at straight sections of the stream, watercourse following the equipment crossing, perpendicular to the bank, whenever possible. Avoid and stabilize and re-vegetate the banks. crossing on meander bends, braided streams, alluvial fans, or any other area that is inherently unstable and may result 8. Operate machinery in a manner that minimizes disturbance in the erosion and scouring of the stream bed. to the watercourse bed and banks.
3. While this Operational Statement does not cover the 8.1. Protect entrances at machinery access points clearing of riparian vegetation, the removal of select plants (e.g., using swamp mats) and establish single site may be necessary to access the construction site. This entry and exit. removal should be kept to a minimum and within the road 8.2. Machinery is to arrive on site in a clean condition or utility right-of-way. When practicable, prune or top the and is to be maintained free of fluid leaks. vegetation instead of uprooting. 8.3. Wash, refuel and service machinery and store fuel and other materials for the machinery away from the 4. Generally, there are no restrictions on timing for the water to prevent deleterious substances from construction of bridge structures or fording seasonally dry entering the water. streambeds, as they do not involve in-water work. 8.4. Keep an emergency spill kit on site in case of fluid However, if there are any activities with the potential to leaks or spills from machinery. disrupt sensitive fish life stages (e.g., fording of the watercourse by machinery) these should adhere to 9. Stabilize any waste materials removed from the work site, appropriate fisheries timing widows (see the Ontario In- above the HWM, to prevent them from entering any Water Construction Timing Windows). watercourse. This could include covering spoil piles with biodegradable mats or tarps or planting them with 5. Machinery fording a flowing watercourse to bring preferably native grass or shrubs. equipment required for construction to the opposite side is limited to a one-time event (over and back) and is to occur 10. Vegetate any disturbed areas by planting and seeding only if an existing crossing at another location is not preferably with native trees, shrubs or grasses and cover available or practical to use. such areas with mulch to prevent soil erosion and to help seeds germinate. If there is insufficient time remaining in 5.1. If minor rutting is likely to occur, stream bank and the growing season, the site should be stabilized (e.g., bed protection methods (e.g., swamp mats, pads) cover exposed areas with erosion control blankets to keep should be used, provided they do not constrict the soil in place and prevent erosion) and vegetated the flows or block fish passage. following spring. 5.2. Grading of the stream banks for the approaches should not occur. 10.1. Maintain effective sediment and erosion control 5.3. If the stream bed and banks are steep and highly measures until re-vegetation of disturbed areas erodible (e.g., dominated by organic materials and is achieved. silts) and erosion and degradation are likely to occur as a result of equipment fording, then a temporary Definition: bridge should be used in order to protect these areas. Ordinary high water mark (HWM) - The usual or average level 5.4. The one-time fording should adhere to fisheries to which a body of water rises at its highest point and remains timing windows (see Measure 4). for sufficient time so as to change the characteristics of the 5.5. Fording should occur under low flow conditions, land. In flowing waters (rivers, streams) this refers to the “active and not when flows are elevated due to local rain channel/bank-full level” which is often the 1:2 year flood flow events or seasonal flooding. return level. In inland lakes, wetlands or marine environments it refers to those parts of the water body bed and banks that are 6. Install effective sediment and erosion control measures frequently flooded by water so as to leave a mark on the land before starting work to prevent the entry of sediment into and where the natural vegetation changes from predominately the watercourse. Inspect them regularly during the course aquatic vegetation to terrestrial vegetation (excepting water of construction and make all necessary repairs if any tolerant species). For reservoirs this refers to normal high damage occurs. operating levels (Full Supply Level).
7. For temporary bridges also employ the following measures:
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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO
Southern Ontario District
Burlington Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 P.O. Box 85060 Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Fax: (905) 639-3549 Email: [email protected]
London Fisheries and Oceans Canada 73 Meg Drive London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected]
Eastern Ontario District
Peterborough Fisheries and Oceans Canada 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected]
Prescott Fisheries and Oceans Canada 401 King Street West Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 Email: [email protected]
Northern Ontario District
Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada 28 Waubeek Street Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Email: [email protected]
Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Fax: (705) 522-6421 Email: [email protected]
Thunder Bay and Kenora Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay Office 100 Main Street, Suite 425 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 Telephone: (807) 346-8118 Fax: (807) 346-8545 Email: [email protected]
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DFO/2007-1329
©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2008
This Operational Statement (Version 1.0) may be updated as required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It is your responsibility to use the most recent version. Please refer to the Operational Statements web site at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_e.asp to ensure that a more recent version has not been released. Ont-timing_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:18 PM Page 1
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TIMING WINDOWS Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario Operational Statement
Version 1.0 ONTARIO IN-WATER CONSTRUCTION TIMING WINDOW GUIDELINES FOR THE PROTECTION OF FISH AND FISH HABITAT Restricted activity timing windows are just one of many measures used to protect fish and fish habitat when carrying out a work or undertaking in or around water. Be sure to follow all of the measures outlined in the Operational Statements to avoid negative impacts to fish habitat.
Restricted activity timing windows are applied to protect fish from impacts of works or undertakings in and around water during spawning migrations and other critical life history stages. In Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has the responsibility for setting timing window guidelines. These guidelines are determined on a case by case basis according to the species of fish in the water body, whether those fish spawn in the spring or fall, and whether the water body is located in the Northwest, Northeast or Southern Region of Ontario.
The timing windows in Table 1 identify periods when no in-water work is allowed, except with permission (see measure #5) and the implementation of protective measures.
Note that the restricted activity timing windows below only apply to projects completed using an Operational Statement. Timing windows identified on Conservation Authority permits, MNR work permits or DFO Fisheries Act authorizations may Figure 1: differ and take precedence. Ontario’s Northwest, Northeast and Southern Region boundaries for determining application of restricted activity timing windows.
How To Determine Timing Windows
1. Determine the fish species living in the water body where you 4. For water bodies with more than one species, the most wish to do work. Consult your Ontario Ministry of Natural restrictive timing windows should be combined for all species Resources, Conservation Authority, Parks Canada (if the project present (e.g. for a water body with both walleye and bass in is located within an area under its jurisdiction, including the Southern Region, the combined timing window should be: Trent-Severn Waterway and Rideau Canal), or Fisheries and Mar. 15 to July 15). Oceans Canada (DFO) office. 5. If the intended work cannot be conducted outside of the 2. Determine if the water body is located in the Northwest, timing windows below, please contact your local Northeast or Southern Region of Ontario according to Figure 1. Conservation Authority, DFO or Parks Canada office (if the project is located within an area under its jurisdiction), as 3. Use Table 1 to determine the in-water restricted activity appropriate, for other options. timing windows according to the location of the waterbody and all of the species of fish found within that waterbody (spring or fall spawners). Ont-timing_E.qxd:Layout 1 1/20/08 9:18 PM Page 2
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Table 1: Restricted Activity timing windows for the protection of spawning fish and developing eggs and fry. Dates represent the period of time when NO in-water work should occur. Regional boundaries are shown in Figure 1.
Spawning Period Fish Species Northwest Region Northeast Region Southern Region
Spring Walleye Apr. 1 to June 20 Apr.1 to June 20 Mar. 15 to May 31 Northern Pike Apr. 1 to June 15 Apr. 1 to June 15 Mar. 15 to May 31 Lake Sturgeon May 1 to June 30 May 1 to July 15 May 1 to June 30 Muskellunge May 1 to July 15 May 15 to July 15 Mar. 15 to May 31 Large/Smallmouth Bass May 15 to July 15 May 15 to July 15 May 1 to July 15 Rainbow Trout Apr. 1 to June 15 Apr. 1 to June 15 Mar. 15 to June 15 Other/Unknown Spring Apr. 1 to June 15 Apr. 1 to June 15 Mar. 15 to July 15 Spawning Species Fall Lake Trout Sept. 1 to May 31 Sept. 1 to May 31 Oct. 1 to May 31 Brook Trout Sept. 1 to June 15 Sept. 1 to June 15 Oct. 1 to May 31 Pacific Salmon Sept. 1 to June 15 Sept. 1 to June 15 Sept. 15 to May 31 Lake Whitefish Sept. 15 to May 31 Sept. 15 to May 15 Oct. 15 to May 31 Lake Herring Oct. 1 to May 31 Oct. 1 to May 31 Oct. 15 to May 31 Other/Unknown Fall Sept. 1 to June 15 Sept. 1 to June 15 Oct. 1 to May 31 Spawning Species
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA OFFICES IN ONTARIO
Southern Ontario District Northern Ontario District Burlington Parry Sound Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 28 Waubeek Street P.O. Box 85060 Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B9 Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 Telephone: (705) 746-2196 Telephone: (905) 639-0188 Fax: (705) 746-4820 Fax: (905) 639-3549 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie London Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1500 Paris Street, Unit 11 73 Meg Drive Sudbury, ON P3E 3B8 London, ON N6E 2V2 Telephone: (705) 522-2816 Telephone: (519) 668-2722 Fax: (705) 522-6421 Fax: (519) 668-1772 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Thunder Bay and Kenora Eastern Ontario District Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay Office Peterborough 100 Main Street, Suite 425 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R9 501 Towerhill Road, Unit 102 Telephone: (807) 346-8118 Peterborough, ON K9H 7S3 Fax: (807) 346-8545 Telephone: (705) 750-0269 Email: [email protected] Fax: (705) 750-4016 Email: [email protected] Aussi disponible en français Prescott Fisheries and Oceans Canada http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/ 401 King Street West modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_f.asp Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Telephone: (613) 925-2865 Fax: (613) 925-2245 DFO/2007-1329 Email: [email protected] ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2007 This Operational Statement (Version 3.0) may be updated as required by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It is your responsibility to use the most recent version. Please refer to the Operational Statements web site at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/habitat/modernizing-moderniser/epmp-pmpe/index_e.asp to ensure that a more recent version has not been released. PDF Page 213 of 216 TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. Environmental Protection Plan Eastern Mainline Pipeline Project October 2014
APPENDIX 1H
MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL PLANS AND ZONING BY-LAWS
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APPENDIX 1H OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAWS
Municipality Notable Official Plan and Zoning By-laws (a), (b) • York Region Official Plan Package Regional Municipality of York • Forest Conservation – By-law No. 2013-68 • Durham Regional Official Plan • Regional Tree – By-Law No. 31-2012 Regional Municipality of Durham • Weight Restriction Bridges – By-law No. 27-2006 • Weight Restriction Roads – By-law No. 38-99 • Anti-Idling – By-law No. 66-2011 • Draft County Official Plan County of Northumberland • Forest Conservation By-law – By-law No. 54-09 Hastings County • County of Hastings Official Plan (currently under review) County of Lennox and Addington • In the process of development of the 1st Official Plan County of Frontenac • In the process of development of the 1st Official Plan United Counties of Leeds and Grenville • In the process of development of the 1st Official Plan United Counties of Stormont, Dundas • County Official Plan and Glengarry • City of Belleville Official Plan • Property Standards – By-law No. 2012-79 City of Belleville • Noise – By-law No. 2011-180 • Vehicle Loads – By-Law No. 2005-200 • City of Brockville Official Plan City of Brockville • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 050-2014 • Noise – By-law No. 138-80 • City of Kingston Official Plan • City of Kingston By-law No. 8499 • Downtown and Harbour Restricted Area By-law No. 96-259 • Kingston Township Restricted Area By-law No. 76-26 City of Kingston • Cataraqui North By-law No. 97-102 • Pittsburgh Township Restricted Area By-law 32-74 • Noise – By-law No. 2004-52 • Tree Conservation – By-Law No. 2007-170 • City of Oshawa Official Plan • City of Oshawa Zoning By-law No. 60-94 City of Oshawa • Noise – By-law No. 112-82 • City Tree By-law No. 78-2008 • Vehicle Idling – By-law No. 12-2006 • City of Pickering Official Plan • City of Pickering Zoning By-law City of Pickering • Noise – By-law No. 6834/08 • Tree Protection – By-law No. 6108/03 • Vehicle Idling – By-law No. 6297/04 • City of Quinte West Official Plan • Trenton Ward Zoning By-law No.77-3359 • Sidney Ward Zoning By-law No. 2076-80 City of Quinte West • Murray Ward Zoning By-law No. 78-694 • Frankford Ward Zoning By-law No. 97-574 • Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law • Noise – By-law No. 08-127 • Loyalist Township Official Plan • Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Loyalist Township • Noise – By-law No. 2012-046 • Burning – By-law No. 2009-036 • Municipality of Brighton Official Plan • Burning – By-law No. 043-2009 Municipality of Brighton • Planting and Care of Trees – By-law No. 369-2006 • Noise in the Township – By-law No. 024-2010 • Noise within the Town – By-law No. 2000-1056 • Municipality of Clarington Official Plan • Consolidated Zoning By-law No. 84-63 Municipality of Clarington • Zoning within the Oak Ridges Moraine By-law No. 2005-109 • Idling – By-law No. 2008-15 • Noise – By-law No. 2007-01 PDF Page 215 of 216
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Municipality Notable Official Plan and Zoning By-laws (a), (b) • Open Air Burning – By-law No. 2012-62 • Site alteration and Grading – By-law No. 2008-114 • Municipality of Port Hope Official Plan Municipality of Port Hope • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 20-2010 • Noise – By-law No. 35-96 • Town of Greater Napanee Official Plan • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 02-22 Town of Greater Napanee • Open Air Burning – By-law No. 2013-38 • Noise – By-law No. 05-49 • Markham Official Plan • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 177-96 (being revised) • Noise – By-law No. 2003-137 Town of Markham • Site Alteration – By-law No. 2006-97 • Fires – By-law No. 85-97 • Idling Control – By-law No. 2005-192 • Tree Preservation – By-law No. 2008-96 • Town of Prescott Official Plan • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 09-2009 Town of Prescott • Noise – By-law No. 1991-27 • Open Burning – By-law No. 11-2008 • Town of Whitby Official Plan (currently under review) • Historic Town of Whitby Zoning By-law No. 2585 • Township of Whitby Zoning By-law No. 1784 • Oak Ridges Moraine Zoning By-law No. 5581-05 • Anti Idling – By-law No. 6489-11 • Bridge Weight Limits – By-law No. 4767-01 and By-law No. 4769-01 Town of Whitby • Cleaning and Clearing of Land – By-Law No. 2059-86 • Fill Control – By-law No. 5849-06 • Fires – By-law No. 2786-90 • Noise – By-law No. 292-70 • Tree Cutting Region – By-law No. 31-2012 • Tree Protection Town – By-law No. 4640-00 • Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Official Plan • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2010-001-ZO Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville • Fill – By-Law No. 2013-007-RE • Open Air Burning – By-law No. 2006-052-FR • Noise – By-law No. 90-92 • Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Official Plan Township of Alnwick/Haldimand • Comprehensive Zoning By-law 100-2010 • Noise – By-law No. Unknown • Township of Augusta Official Plan Township of Augusta • Township of Augusta Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law No. 1818 • Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law • Township of Cramahe Official Plan • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 08-18 Township of Cramahe • Noise – By-law No. 06-71 • Burning – By-law No. 2013-40 • Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Official Plan Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2012-35 • Open Air Burning – By-law No. 2011-65 • Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Official Plan Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 13-21 • Township of Front of Yonge Official Plan Township of Front of Yonge • Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 • Noise - proposed • Township of Hamilton Official Plan Township of Hamilton • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2001-58 • Noise – By-law No. 2013-19 Township of Leeds and the Thousand • Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Official Plan Islands • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 07-079 Township of South Dundas • Township of South Dundas Official Plan PDF Page 216 of 216
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Municipality Notable Official Plan and Zoning By-laws (a), (b) • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2010-48 • Noise in Iroquois – By-law No. 14-97 • Noise in Morrisburg – By-law No. 19-80 • Open Air Burning – By-law No. 2013-14 • Official Plan of the Township of Stone Mills • Zoning By-law No. 2000-85 Township of Stone Mills • Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2014-744 (in progress) • Noise – By-law No. 1998-56 • Zoning By-law No. 03-16 Township of Tyendinaga • Fire Permit – By-law No. 08-21 Notes: (a) Subject to change without notice (b) Based on the best available information as of August 21, 2014