PACIFIC NORTHWEST LNG Project Descripption Prepared for: Prepared by: Pacific NorthWest LNG Limited Partnership Stantec Coonsulting Ltd. Oceanic Plaza, Suite 1900 - 1066 West Hastings Street 4370 Dominnion Street, Suite 500 Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1 Burnaby, BC V5G 4L7 Tel: (778) 372-4700 | Fax: (604) 630-3181 Tel: (604) 436-3014 | Fax: (604) 436-3752 Project No.: Date: 1231-10537 July 2013 Pacific NorthWest LNG Project Description Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 The Nature and Location of the Project ......................................................................... 1 1.2 Proponent Contact Information ...................................................................................... 2 1.3 Overview of Consultation to Date .................................................................................. 2 1.4 Other Relevant Information ............................................................................................ 3 1.4.1 Environmental Assessment Process ............................................................... 3 1.4.2 Regional Study ................................................................................................ 4 2 Project Information ................................................................................................................ 4 2.1 General Description and Objectives .............................................................................. 4 2.2 Provisions of the Regulations Designating Physical Activities ....................................... 5 2.3 Project Components ....................................................................................................... 6 2.3.1 Gas Treating Process Overview ...................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Natural Gas Liquefaction Processes ............................................................... 8 2.3.3 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 10 2.3.4 LNG Storage Tanks ....................................................................................... 11 2.3.5 Marine Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 11 2.3.6 Supporting Infrastructure ............................................................................... 12 2.3.7 Construction Camp Facilities ......................................................................... 13 2.4 Project Schedule and Activities .................................................................................... 13 2.4.1 Schedule ........................................................................................................ 13 2.4.2 Construction Activities ................................................................................... 14 2.4.3 Facility Operation and Maintenance .............................................................. 15 2.4.4 Shipping ......................................................................................................... 16 2.4.5 Decommissioning and Abandonment............................................................ 17 2.5 Emissions, Discharges, and Waste ............................................................................. 17 2.5.1 Construction .................................................................................................. 17 2.5.1.1 Construction Emissions/Waste Management ............................... 18 2.5.2 Operations ..................................................................................................... 18 2.5.2.1 Air Emissions ................................................................................ 18 2.5.2.2 Solid, Liquid, and Hazardous Wastes ........................................... 19 2.5.2.3 Operations Emissions/Waste Management .................................. 20 2.6 Estimated Capital Cost and Employment .................................................................... 20 3 Project Location ................................................................................................................... 21 3.1 Designated Project Location ........................................................................................ 21 3.1.1 Project Coordinates ....................................................................................... 21 July 2013 Project No. 1231-10537 i Pacific NorthWest LNG Project Description Table of Contents 3.1.2 Site Plan ........................................................................................................ 21 3.1.3 Maps of Project Components ........................................................................ 21 3.1.4 Legal Land Description .................................................................................. 22 3.2 Land and Water Use .................................................................................................... 22 3.2.1 Land Use Designations (Zoning) ................................................................... 22 3.2.2 Current Land Ownership ............................................................................... 23 3.2.3 Land Use Plans ............................................................................................. 23 3.2.4 Aboriginal Lands ............................................................................................ 23 4 Federal Involvement—Financial Support, Lands, and Legislative Requirements ........ 24 4.1 Financial Support ......................................................................................................... 24 4.2 Federal Land ................................................................................................................ 24 4.3 Legislative or Regulatory Requirements ...................................................................... 24 5 Environmental Effects ......................................................................................................... 25 5.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................................................. 25 5.1.1 Geology and Geomorphology ....................................................................... 25 5.1.2 Tides, Currents, and Bathymetry ................................................................... 26 5.1.3 Climate .......................................................................................................... 27 5.1.4 Air Quality ...................................................................................................... 27 5.1.5 Freshwater Aquatic Resources ..................................................................... 27 5.1.6 Marine Resources ......................................................................................... 28 5.1.7 Vegetation Resources ................................................................................... 29 5.1.8 Wildlife Resources ......................................................................................... 29 5.2 Potential Project-Related Changes to the Environment .............................................. 30 5.2.1 Fish, Fish Habitat, and Aquatic Species ....................................................... 31 5.2.2 Migratory Birds .............................................................................................. 31 5.2.3 Federal Lands ................................................................................................ 31 5.2.3.1 Air Quality ...................................................................................... 32 5.2.3.2 Acoustic Environment ................................................................... 32 5.2.3.3 Navigable Waters .......................................................................... 32 5.2.3.4 Vegetation Resources ................................................................... 32 5.2.3.5 Wildlife Resources ........................................................................ 33 5.2.4 Transboundary Effects .................................................................................. 33 5.2.5 Potential Effects on Aboriginal People from the Project ............................... 33 6 Engagement and Consultation with Aboriginal Groups .................................................. 34 6.1 Potential Aboriginal Groups with an Interest in the Project .......................................... 34 6.2 Aboriginal Consultation Activities to Date .................................................................... 35 6.3 Key Issues identified By First Nations (to Date) .......................................................... 35 July 2013 ii Project No. 1231-10537 Pacific NorthWest LNG Project Description Table of Contents 6.4 Current use of Lands and Resources for Traditional Purposes ................................... 36 6.5 Ongoing and Proposed Consultation ........................................................................... 36 7 Public and Stakeholder Consultation ................................................................................ 37 7.1 Potential Stakeholders with Interest in the Project ...................................................... 37 7.2 Public and Stakeholder Consultation to Date .............................................................. 40 7.2.1 Stakeholder Consultation .............................................................................