Appendix C: Public Input and External Agency Correspondence External Agency Comments Received and Responses Provided Highway 6 (Hanlon Expressway) from 0.5 kilometres south of Maltby Road to the Speed River GWP 3002‐05‐00 Agency/Stakeholder Comment Response Provided or Action Taken Comprehensive Claims Branch • Correspondence (March 6, 2007) indicated that there are no comprehensive claims in the City of Guelph, Township of Puslinch • Consultant responded (April 10, 2007) to indicate that the INAC Specific Claims Branch, Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada or Wellington County and the Ministry of the Attorney General have been contacted as part of the initial notification Claims East of Manitoba • Cannot make any comments regarding potential or future claims or claims files under the Specific Claims Policy or legal action • Contacted Litigation Management and Resolution Branch 10 Wellington Street by First Nations against the Crown 8th Floor • Recommended contacting the Director General of Litigation Management and Resolution Branch Gatineau QC K1A 0H4 • Correspondence (February 19, 2008) indicating that there are no comprehensive claims in the study area and requesting to be removed from the project mailing list Specific Claims Branch • Correspondence (February 21, 2007) indicates that there are no specific claims within the study area, although no • Consultant responded (April 10, 2007) to indicate that the Six Nations of The Grand River and Mississaugas of the New Indian and Northern Affairs Canada representations can be made regarding potential or future claims Credit 10 Wellington Street • Provided contact information for the Comprehensive Claims Branch and the Litigation Management and Resolution Branch have been contacted Room 1310 • The INAC Comprehensive Claims Branch, Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, and the Ministry of the Attorney General have Gatineau QC K1A 0H4 also been contacted as part of the initial notification for this project • Contacted Litigation Management and Resolution Branch . Policy and Relationships Branch • Correspondence (September 26, 2007) notes responsibilities of the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and suggests that the Six • Consultant responded (January 28, 2008) indicating that identified parties have been contacted Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs Nations, INAC, A/Sr. Claims Analyst, and INAC, Director, Financial Issues and Cost Sharing, be contacted • There are no specific claims within the study area 720 Bay Street, 4th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2K1 Ministry of the Environment • Correspondence (February 22, 2007) confirms that the project is following the approved Group B planning and design process • Consultant responded (April 10, 2007) West Central Region of the Class EA – a TESR must be prepared as part of the process • A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared at the end of the study 119 King Street West • Requested a copy of the Notice of Submission and complete TESR for review, filing and comments, as well as any information • Concerns raised during the TESR public review period will first be attempted to be resolved, even if negotiations exceed 12th Floor that is available in the interim the 30‐day public review period Hamilton ON L8P 4Y7 • When concerns are raised during the review period, the concerned party should be consulted in an attempt to resolve the • Copy of the TESR will be provided at the end of the study concerns. If resolution is not possible, the party can submit a Part II Order a further 7 days following the end of discussions • The Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs, Indian and Northern Affairs Specific and Comprehensive Claims Branches, • Recommends contacting OSAA, INAC (specific claims, litigation management and resolution, and comprehensive claims and Ministry of the Attorney General were contacted at the start of the project branches), and the Ministry of the Attorney General to determine potentially affected Aboriginal communities in the study area • Litigation Management and Resolution Branch was recently added to the project mailing list • Once identified, notification should be sent directly to Aboriginal communities who may be affected to that they can be • The Six Nations of The Grand River Territory and Mississauga of the New Credit have also been contacted provided with an opportunity to participate in the project Ministry of Natural Resources • Emailed (March 2, 2007) to indicate that there are significant natural heritage features within the study area, including the • Consultant responded (April 10, 2007) to indicate that significant natural heritage features have been noted Southern Region provincially significant Hanlon Creek Swamp, Mill Creek Wetland, and Speed River Wetland Complexes • Field investigations will be carried out in the spring to confirm fisheries, aquatic, and terrestrial resources 1 Stone Road West • There are Species at Risk/rare species records for this general area • Stantec’s fisheries and terrestrial biologists will contact the MNR Management Biologist to request any information that Guelph ON N1G 4Y2 • MNR can provide fisheries information for the Speed River and Hanlon Creek – the MNR Management Biologist can provide MNR is able to provide the appropriate information • Existing environmental conditions (excluding sensitive information) will be presented to the public at the first PIC and • The Hanlon Expressway passes through areas of significant mineral aggregate resource potential will be based on information received from MNR, the Grand River Conservation Authority, the City of Guelph, Township • Please update contact list and circulate new information as it becomes available of Puslinch, and County of Wellington • Emailed (December 6, 2007) to indicate that MNR is not available to attend the PIC but would like to receive a copy of the PIC • Notified of May 10, 2007 external agency meeting and PIC 1 through direct correspondence (April 20, 2007) materials and Natural Science Reports for review and comment • Consultant contacted MNR by telephone (June 26, 2007) to enquire about significance of the Hanlon Creek and Speed • Emailed (January 16, 2008) to indicate that the future Laird Road alignment west of the Hanlon will remove an unevaluated River Provincially Significant Wetlands wetland that is estimated to be 0.3 ha in size and will also abut and isolate a wetland area that is part of the provincially • MNR commented that it is not unusual for roadway projects to impact Provincially Significant Wetlands significant Hanlon Creek Swamp • Emailed (December 6, 2007) to indicate that PIC Materials are available on the project website for review • Noted that MNR would prefer if the future Laird Road was moved further to the west/northwest, away from the provincially • Sent copy of PIC Materials and large scale version of Existing Environment Display (January 3, 2008) significant Hanlon Creek wetland area • At March 31, 2008 meeting, the City/GRCA confirmed that impacts to wetlands at Laird Road were included in the City’s • Request further discussion to determine whether or not such a refinement of the Laird Road alignment would be feasible EA for the Hanlon Business Park • Near the corner of Stone Road and College Avenue West there is a storm sewer outlet that discharges cold water in a westerly direction to the Speed River. Any improvements to Stone Road at this location must maintain the quantity and quality of this discharge. • The Ministry notes the proposed improvements include work adjacent to, including a crossing of, Hanlon Creek 1 of 7 External Agency Comments Received and Responses Provided Highway 6 (Hanlon Expressway) from 0.5 kilometres south of Maltby Road to the Speed River GWP 3002‐05‐00 Agency/Stakeholder Comment Response Provided or Action Taken MNR cont’d. • MNR would like to review the mitigation measures proposed for this site when the TESR is released. The Ministry also notes there are records for Species at Risk in the general area of the Hanlon Creek and Preservation Park, including Milksnake (Special Concern) and Eastern Ribbonsnake (Special Concern). The potential for these species to occur should be given consideration when developing the mitigation measures for the final TESR • Attended meeting on March 31, 2008 to review potential impacts to fisheries resources and wetlands • Noted that there are no significant natural resource concerns • The west side of the Highway 6 Hanlon Creek culvert is currently more sensitive to development or changes • Noted that potential future mitigation could be carried out to minimize overflow from the stormwater pond into the PSW Grand River Conservation Authority • Correspondence (March 8, 2007) indicates that the GRCA has an interest in the project • Consultant telephoned (March 12, 2007) to request electronic copies of existing environmental conditions mapping 400 Clyde Road • The study area includes many resource features located within the Speed, Hanlon, Irish Creek, and Mill Creek watersheds • Consultant responded (April 10, 2007) to indicate that interest in the natural resource features in the study area, including PO Box 729 • GRCA is interested in receiving additional information about the study the Speed, Hanlon, Irish Creek, and Mill Creek Watersheds has been noted Cambridge ON N1R 5W6 • Advised (March 13, 2007) that GRCA electronic data is available to the public on the GRCA website • Specialists in the areas of noise, socio‐economics (including agriculture), fisheries and aquatic resources,