Prince Rupert LNG Application Information Requirements As Approved by Environmental Assessment Office On August 22, 2014 For Prince Rupert LNG Limited Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate Note from the Environmental Assessment Office: This Application Information Requirements document (AIR) also refers to requirements from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines (EISg) that are not required by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). The AIR and the EISg work in conjunction with each other, and these additional requirements were included for ease of reading and to facilitate the submission of one Application/EIS document under a coordinated assessment process. EAO’s environmental assessment will be limited to the scope of the assessment as outlined in the Section 11 Order. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited Suite 710 Bentall One 505 Burrard Street PO Box 25 Vancouver, BC, Canada V7X 1M4 www.bg-group.com tel 604.661.4000 fax 604.683.2566 Prepared by: AECOM Floor 4, 3292 Production Way Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 4R4 www.aecom.com tel 604.444.6400 fax 604.294.8597 Project Number: 60313609 Proposed Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Application Information Requirements for an Environmental Assessment Certificate Application August 20, 2014 Version 0 Application Information Requirements Table of Contents Page Preface to the AIR .................................................................................................................................... v Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. vii Table of Concordance .......................................................................................................................... viii Preface to the Application ..................................................................................................................... ix Acronyms, Initialisms and Abbreviations .............................................................................................. x PART A. Introduction and Background .....................................................................................1 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2. Overview of the Proposed Project .............................................................................................. 4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3. Regulatory and Administrative Context for this Application Information Requirements Document ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Purpose and Structure of the AIR for the Proposed PRLNG Project .................................................. 2 Purpose of the Submission .................................................................................................................. 3 Proponent Description ......................................................................................................................... 4 2.1.1 Proponent and Corporate Information .................................................................................... 4 2.1.2 Proponent Contact Information ............................................................................................... 5 2.1.3 Consultant Contact Information .............................................................................................. 6 Description of the Proposed Project .................................................................................................... 6 Scope of the Proposed Project .......................................................................................................... 11 Scope of Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 12 Alternative Means of Undertaking the Proposed Project ................................................................... 13 Land Use ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Benefits of the Proposed Project ....................................................................................................... 15 Applicable Permits ............................................................................................................................. 16 2.8.1 Federal Legislative Requirements ........................................................................................ 16 2.8.2 Provincial Regulatory Requirements .................................................................................... 17 Environmental Assessment Process........................................................................................ 18 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Provincial and Federal Involvement and Issues Tracking ................................................................. 18 First Nations Information Distribution and Consultation .................................................................... 19 Public and Agency Information Distribution and Consultation........................................................... 19 3.3.1 Pre-submission Consultation ................................................................................................ 19 3.3.2 Consultation Planned During Application Review ................................................................ 20 Concordance Between Federal EIS Guidelines and Provincial AIR ................................................. 20 PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology ...............................................................30 4. Valued Components and Boundaries of Assessment ............................................................. 30 4.1 4.2 4.3 Purpose.............................................................................................................................................. 30 What Are Valued Components? ........................................................................................................ 30 How Were the Candidate Valued Components and Indicators Selected? ........................................ 31 4.3.1 Approach .............................................................................................................................. 31 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page i Application Information Requirements 4.3.2 5. Selection Process ................................................................................................................. 32 4.3.2.1 Step 1: Define the Proposed Project .................................................................. 32 4.3.2.2 Step 2: Conduct Issues Scoping and Derive a Set of Value Principles ............. 33 4.3.2.3 Step 3: Derive Candidate Valued Components ................................................. 33 4.3.2.4 Step 4: Define Boundaries of the Assessment ................................................... 34 Temporal Boundaries ............................................................................................... 34 Spatial Boundaries ................................................................................................... 34 Administrative Boundaries ........................................................................................ 35 Technical Boundaries ............................................................................................... 35 4.3.2.5 Step 5: Select the Indicators for Each Valued Components .............................. 35 Effects Assessment Steps ........................................................................................................ 49 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 Step 1 – Description of Baseline Conditions ..................................................................................... 50 Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies .................................................................. 55 Integration of Traditional Knowledge into the EA ..................................................... 55 Step 2 – Identify Effects of the Proposed Project .............................................................................. 56 Step 3 – Mitigate Effects of the Proposed Project ............................................................................. 56 Step 4 – Determine Residual Effects................................................................................................. 57 Step 5 – Characterize Residual Effects ............................................................................................. 57 Step 6 – Determine Likelihood of Residual Effects ........................................................................... 57 Step 7 – Determine Significance of Residual Effects ........................................................................ 58 Step 8 – Determine Confidence and Risk ......................................................................................... 58 Step 9 – Assess Cumulative Effects .................................................................................................. 58 5.9.1 Steps in Developing the Project Inclusion List ..................................................................... 59 5.9.2 CEAA 2012 Guidance for Project Inclusion .......................................................................... 62 5.9.3 EAO Guidance for Project Inclusion ..................................................................................... 62 5.9.4 Project Inclusion List ............................................................................................................. 63 Step 10 – Mitigate Cumulative Effects ............................................................................................... 66 Step 11 – Determine Residual Cumulative Effects ........................................................................... 66 Step 12 – Determine Likelihood of Residual Cumulative Effects ...................................................... 66 Step 13 – Determine Significance of Likely Residual Cumulative Effects ......................................... 66 Step 14 – Make Conclusions ............................................................................................................. 66 6. Assessment of Potential Effects ............................................................................................... 66 7. Accidents or Malfunctions ........................................................................................................ 77 8. Effects of the Environment on the Proposed Project .............................................................. 77 9. Environmental and Operational Management Plans ............................................................... 78 10. Compliance Reporting ............................................................................................................... 79 PART C. First Nations Information Requirements ..................................................................80 11. Background Information............................................................................................................ 80 12. Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights ........................................................................................ 80 12.1 12.2 12.3 13. Mitigation and Environmental Management Strategies ..................................................................... 81 Characterization of Effects on Aboriginal or Treaty Rights after Mitigation ....................................... 81 Other Matters of Concern to Aboriginal Groups and Mitigation Measures ........................................ 81 Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation ............................................................................... 81 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page ii Application Information Requirements 14. Issue Summary Table ................................................................................................................ 81 15. Public Engagement and Consultation ...................................................................................... 82 PART D. Conclusion Requirements .........................................................................................83 16. Summary of Residual Effects.................................................................................................... 83 17. Summary of Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................. 83 18. Conclusion ................................................................................................................................. 84 19. Commitment to Provide References ......................................................................................... 84 20. Commitment to Provide Appendices ........................................................................................ 84 References ............................................................................................................................................. 85 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page iii Application Information Requirements List of Tables Table 1. Federal Permits, Licences, Approvals and Agencies .................................................................................... 16 Table 2. BC Permits, Licences, Approvals and Agencies ........................................................................................... 17 Table 3. EISg and AIR Concordance .......................................................................................................................... 21 Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project ........................................................................................................................................................... 36 Table 5. Spatial Boundaries for the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project ................................................................. 45 Table 6. Standards and Guidance ............................................................................................................................... 51 Table 7. Levels of Certainty of Other Projects ............................................................................................................. 60 Table 8. Project Inclusion List for the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment ......................................................... 64 Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment ................ 67 Table 10. Summary of Potential Effects on Aboriginal Activities and Accomodation Measures ................................. 82 Table 11. Summary of Residual Effects ...................................................................................................................... 83 Table 12. Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................... 83 List of Figures – in the text Figure 1. Site of the Proposed PRLNG Project ............................................................................................................. 8 Figure 2. The Project Site and Nearby Land Uses ........................................................................................................ 9 Figure 3. Preliminary Site Layout Plan ........................................................................................................................ 10 Figure 4. Analysis of Alternatives Approach ................................................................................................................ 14 Figure 6. How Valued Components Fit into the EA Process ....................................................................................... 31 Figure 7. Steps to Determine Residual Project Effects and Cumulative Effects ......................................................... 49 List of Figures – at back of report Figure 8. Steps in Developing the Project Inclusion List ............................................................................................. 59 Figure 9. Air Quality Study Areas .................................................................................................................................. 1 Figure 10. Freshwater Study Areas ............................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 11. Marine Intertidal and Subtidal Habitat Study Areas ..................................................................................... 3 Figure 12. Marine Mammals Study Areas ..................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 13. Terrestrial Study Areas ................................................................................................................................. 5 Figure 14. Marine Birds Study Areas ............................................................................................................................. 6 Figure 15. Socio-economic Study Areas ....................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 16. Land and Marine Use Study Areas .............................................................................................................. 8 Appendices Appendix A. Candidate Projects Considered in the Preparation of the Project Inclusion List Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page iv Application Information Requirements Preface to the AIR Prince Rupert LNG Limited (PRLNG) is proposing to develop a liquefied natural gas export project (the proposed Project) on Ridley Island, within the Port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia (BC), as described in the Project Description, and as shown on Figure 1. Ridley Island is Federal Crown Land administered by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). The proposed Project is reviewable under both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) and the BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA). On 20 June 2013, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency) determined that a federal Environmental Assessment (EA) is required for the Project. On 2 May 2013, the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) issued an Order under section 10(1)(c) of BCEAA that the Project requires an Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC). The CEA Agency and the EAO have agreed to work together to conduct a co-ordinated EA and Aboriginal consultation process for the proposed Project. Since the Project is proposed for a site primarily on federal lands, the CEA Agency will be the lead agency for the EA and associated Aboriginal consultation for the Project, as described in the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on Environmental Assessment Cooperation (2004) s.12(1)a. The provincial EA submission is called an Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate (the Application), while the federal submission is called an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). PRLNG will prepare and file one EA submission (the Submission) that will fulfill requirements of both the federal and provincial governments. The purpose of this Application Information Requirements (AIR) document is to identify the information that PRLNG is required to provide in its Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) under the BC Environmental Assessment Act. This document is the EAC AIR and has been prepared pursuant to a Section 11 Order from the EAO. The EAO will provide representatives of the following government agencies, municipal and regional agencies and Aboriginal groups with the opportunity to review and comment on the draft AIR. Provincial Agencies Federal Agencies Municipal and Regional Agencies Aboriginal Groups identified in the Section 11 Order - Metlakatla First Nation - Lax Kw’alaams First Nation - Gitxaala Nation - Kitsumkalum First Nation - Kitselas First Nation The draft AIR is to be made available for public comment on the EAO website for the Project; in addition, the draft AIR will be provided to the EAO Working Group for review and comment. Comments received during review of the draft AIR will be considered during finalization of the AIR. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page v Application Information Requirements The steps in the EA process include: a review by the Working Group, Aboriginal Groups and the public, including a public comment period to finalize the AIR document continued consultation and communication with Aboriginal groups continued public consultation preparation and filing of the Submission for an EAC with the EAO and with the CEA Agency evaluation of the Submission for an EAC to ensure that it meets the requirements in the final AIR a review by the Working Group, Aboriginal Groups and the public, including a public comment period, on the Application for an EAC preparation of the EA report by the EAO decision to grant an Environmental Assessment Certificate under the BC Environmental Assessment Act preparation of a federal EA report and Minister’s Decision under the CEAA, 2012 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page vi Application Information Requirements Executive Summary PRLNG will provide the following information in the Submission: a brief description of the proposed Project a summary of the consultations undertaken a summary of the issues and potential effects of the proposed Project a summary of the recommended mitigation measures a summary of the potential residual and cumulative effects a summary of the follow up programs proposed PRLNG’s conclusions resulting from the EA Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page vii Application Information Requirements Table of Concordance PRLNG will provide a table of concordance (that includes, at minimum, the information in the table below) in the Submission that presents all requirements for content and methodological approaches in the approved AIR that are to be addressed by the Submission, with volume, section and page references. AIR Section Brief Description of Relevant Section and Sub-section Corresponding Submission Section Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page viii Application Information Requirements Preface to the Application PRLNG will provide the following in the Application: A statement that the proposed Project is subject to review under the BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA) and the trigger for review under the BCEAA. A statement that the proposed Project is also reviewable under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) and is subject to review under CEAA 2012. A statement that the proposed Project will undergo an EA at both the federal and provincial level. The EAO and the CEA Agency have agreed to work together to conduct a co-ordinated EA and Aboriginal consultation for the proposed Project. Information on any other EA processes the proposed Project is undergoing. A statement that the Application has been developed pursuant to the AIR approved by EAO and complies with relevant instruction provided in the Section 11 Order. Identification of the provincial, federal and local government agencies, First Nations and other parties involved in the development of the Application. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page ix Application Information Requirements Acronyms, Initialisms and Abbreviations A list of all necessary acronyms, initialisms, other abbreviations, and units of measure used repeatedly in the text of the environmental assessment submission will be defined and provided in this section. Listed below are the acronyms, initialisms, other abbreviations, and units of measure referenced in this AIR document. This list will be updated, as warranted, in the Submission. AANDC Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada AERMOD Atmospheric dispersion modelling AGRU Acid Gas Removal Unit AIR Environmental Assessment Certificate Application Information Requirements AIS Automatic identification system AOA Archaeological Overview Assessment AoA Analysis of alternatives APEC Aboriginal and public engagement and consultation APUs Accelerated processing units Ar Argon bar(a) Absolute pressure BC British Columbia BCAQOS British Columbia Air Quality Objectives and Standards BC EAO or EAO BC Environmental Assessment Office BCEAA BC Environmental Assessment Act BCMELP BC Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks BCMOE BC Ministry of Environment BCMSRM BC Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management BCOGC BC Oil and Gas Commission BCUC BC Utilities Commission BG Canada BG International Limited, conducting business in Canada as BG Canada BMP best (environmental) management practice BOG Boil-off gas °C Degrees Celsius CAC Criteria Air Contaminants CCR Central Control Room CD Chart Datum CEA Cumulative Effects Assessment CEA Agency Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency CEAA 2012 Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 cm Centimetre CMHC Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page x Application Information Requirements CMT Culturally Modified Tree CN Rail Canadian National Railway Company CO Carbon monoxide CO2 Carbon dioxide CPI Corrugated plate interceptor CSA Canadian Safety Association CTA Canadian Transportation Agency CVC Candidate Valued Component CWHvh2 Very Wet Hypermaritime Subzone – Central Variant of the Coastal Western Hemlock Biogeoclimatic Zone DAF Dissolved air flotation dBA A-weighted decibels DFO Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) DLE Dry Low Emissions EA Environmental Assessment EAC Environmental Assessment Certificate EAO or BC EAO British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office EBM Ecosystem-based management EC Environment Canada EMP Effects Management Plan EIS Environmental Impact Statement ESA Environmental Site Assessment EVQO Established Visual Quality Objectives GHGs Greenhouse gases ha Hectare HADD The harmful alteration or disruption, or the destruction, of fish habitat (terminology formerly in the Fisheries Act that may remain in common use) HAPs Hazardous Air Pollutants HCA BC Heritage Conservation Act HHERA Health and ecological rish assessment HHV Higher heating value HP Horsepower HSDA Health Service Delivery Area HVAC Heating, ventilating and air conditioning IMO International Maritime Organization INMS Institute for National Measurement Standards ISO International Organization for Standardization km Kilometre Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page xi Application Information Requirements kph Kilometres per hour L Litre Ldn Day night average sound level Leq Equivalent sound level LFL Lower flammable limit LNG Liquefied natural gas LRMP Land and Resource Management Plan LSA Local Study Area m Metre m 3 Cubic metres MCC Master Control Centre MCTS Marine Communication Traffic Services MDEA Methyl diethanolamine MJ Megajoule MJ/L Megajoules per litre mm Millimetre MOF Materials offloading facility mtpa Million tonnes per annum MW Megawatt NAAQO National Ambient Air Quality Objectives N2 Nitrogen gas NEB National Energy Board NO2 Nitrogen dioxide NHA Northern Health Authority NOx Mono-nitrogen oxides NRC Natural Resources Canada O2 Oxygen (molecular) OMP Operational Management Plan % Percent PD Project description PGU Power Generation Unit PJ Petajoule, equal to one quadrillion (10 ) joules PM Particulate matter PM10 Particulate matter 10 microns (micrometres) in diameter or smaller PM2.5 Particulate matter 2.5 microns (micrometres) in diameter or smaller PRG Prince Rupert Grain PRPA Prince Rupert Port Authority QA/QC Quality Assurance and Quality Control 15 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page xii Application Information Requirements RCMP Royal Canadian Mounted Police RIC or RISC Resources Inventory Standards Committee (RIC was an older name) RO Reverse osmosis RSA Regional Study Area RTI Ridley Terminals Inc. RWT Regional Workforce Tables s Second SARA Species at Risk Act (Federal) SC Special Concern SCR Selective catalytic reduction SIS Safety Instrumented System SLM Sound level meters SO2 Sulphur dioxide SOx Sulphur oxides SPMT Self-Propelled Module Transporters STC Sound transmission class t Tonne (1,000 kilograms) t/d Tonnes per day TC Transport Canada TEM Terrestrial ecosystem mapping TERMPOL Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites TK Traditional Knowledge TKUS Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies Trains LNG production trains TSP Total suspended particulates TUS Traditional Use Studies UPS Uninterruptible power supply US or USA United States of America USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency UTM Universal Transverse Mercator VC Valued Component VOC Volatile Organic Compounds VSC Visual Sensitivity Class VSU Visually Sensitive Unit WSC Water Survey of Canada Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page xiii Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background PART A. 1. Introduction and Background Introduction Prince Rupert LNG Limited (PRLNG, the Proponent) proposes to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project (the proposed Project) on Ridley Island, within the Port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia (BC). Ridley Island is Federal Crown Land administered by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). The proposed Project would include construction of an LNG facility (the Facility) and associated port and other infrastructure for exporting natural gas to international markets. This document is the Environmental Assessment Certificate Application Information Requirements (AIR) and has been prepared pursuant to a Section 11 Order from the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). 1.1 Regulatory and Administrative Context for this Application Information Requirements Document The proposed Project is reviewable, pursuant to Part 4 of the Reviewable Projects Regulation (BC Reg. 370/02). The proposed Project will have the capability of storing potential energy that can yield, by combustion, more than 3 petajoules (PJ) of energy. The LNG storage capacity is 540,000 cubic metres 3 (m ) and, by applying a typical energy density (lower heating value) for LNG of 21 megajoules per litre (MJ/L), the LNG volume stored would contain energy of combustion in the order of 11.34 PJ. On 2 May 2013, the EAO issued an Order under section 10(1)(c) of the BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA) that the proposed Project requires an Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC). The proposed Project is also reviewable under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) as it meets the criteria of a “designated project” pursuant to Sections 2(a) and 13(d) in the schedule of the Regulations Designating Physical Activities (SOR/2012-147). On 20 June 2013, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEA Agency) determined that a federal Environmental Assessment (EA) is required for the proposed Project. The proposed Project will undergo an EA at both the federal and provincial levels. The EAO and the CEA Agency have agreed to work together to conduct a co-ordinated EA and Aboriginal consultation for the proposed Project. Co-ordination means that the federal and provincial governments will work cooperatively to align their respective EA processes. Each respective government will, however, make its own decision on approving the EA, in the form of an EAC from the province and an EA Decision from the federal Minister. As the Project is proposed for a site primarily on federal lands, the CEA Agency will be the lead agency for the EA and associated Aboriginal consultation for the proposed Project, as described in the CanadaBritish Columbia Agreement on Environmental Assessment Cooperation (2004) s.12(1)a. The provincial EA submission is called an Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate (the Application), while the federal submission is called an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). PRLNG will prepare and file one EA submission (the Submission) that will fulfill requirements of both the federal and provincial governments. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 1 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background The scope and content for the Submission will be based on the following documents: EIS Guidelines (EISg) issued by the CEA Agency Section 11 Order issued by the EAO Application Information Requirements (AIR) issued by the EAO On 21 June 2013, the CEA Agency posted on its online Registry the Notice of Commencement for the EA, and issued the Draft EISg for the proposed Project. On 20 August 2013, following the public comment period, the CEA Agency issued the Final EISg. The EISg identifies the information required to be presented in the EIS for the proposed Project. Provincially, the EAO issued a procedural order under Section 11 of BCEAA on 17 September 2013, that directs the Proponent on the scope of the project, what parts of their proposed Project will be assessed, what effects will be considered, and the activities the Proponent is responsible for in the EA process. The EAO specifies the information that must be included in the EAC Application by issuing the AIR. For the provincial AIR, the Proponent prepares a Draft AIR, based on the EAO AIR Template, and then submits the document to the EAO for review. The EAO seeks feedback on the Draft AIR from the Working Group, First Nations, and the public. The EAO then issues the final AIR when it is satisfied the document is complete and appropriate for the EA to be undertaken. 1.2 Purpose and Structure of the AIR for the Proposed PRLNG Project The AIR was prepared with reference to the following EAO documents: Application Information Requirements Template (EAO, 27 May 2013) Supplement to the Application Information Requirements Template for the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project (EAO, 23 May 2013) Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO, 26 July 2013) Section 11 Order issued on 17 September 2013 The purpose of the AIR is to identify information needed to satisfy requirements of the EAC Application under the BCEAA. Because the proposed Project is undergoing a co-ordinated federal and provincial EA process, the AIR contains all of the information the EAO requires and includes a Table of Concordance with the EISg. In the spirit of avoiding duplication and co-ordinating the EA for the proposed Project, the Table of Concordance (Table 3) is structured to identify the additional provincial requirements not specified in the EISg issued by the CEA Agency. This structure has been adopted to achieve two main objectives: 1. to avoid duplication, but, more importantly, 2. to provide a complete picture of the overall scope, information requirements, and terms of reference for the Submission without having to compare the EISg with the AIR. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 2 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background The structure of the AIR is divided into the following four Parts. Part A provides an overview of the proposed Project and the EA process. Part B describes the effects assessment methodology that will be used to identify and analyze the potential adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health effects resulting from proposed Project construction, operations, and decommissioning. The Section 11 Order for the proposed Project directs PRNLG to identify, in the AIR, the additional VCs that are of Provincial interest. Part B presents the list of Candidate Valued Components (CVCs) proposed by PRLNG for the EA of the proposed Project, the process followed to identify the CVCs, and the rationale for their selection. The list of CVCs is presented as a starting point for discussion and consultation with First Nations and regulatory agencies. Part B also describes the following: The proposed spatial and temporal boundaries for the EA Standards and Guidance used for collecting baseline information Collection and integration of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge Cumulative Effects Assessment Project Inclusion List Accidents or Malfunctions Effects of the Environment on the Proposed Project Proposed Environmental and Operational Management Plans Part C describes First Nations information requirements, including those pertaining to Aboriginal rights and treaty rights, other Aboriginal interests, and Aboriginal consultation. Part D describes the conclusion requirements, including summary tables for residual effects and mitigation measures. Technical references are also included. 1.3 Purpose of the Submission The purpose of the Submission is to prepare an EA that will fulfill requirements of both the federal and provincial governments as set out in the following documents: EISg issued by the CEA Agency Section 11 Order issued by the EAO AIR issued by the EAO PRLNG will prepare and file the Submission with the EAO and the CEA Agency for their respective decisions on issuance of an EAC or EA Decision. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 3 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background 2. Overview of the Proposed Project 2.1 Proponent Description PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: a detailed description of PRLNG, including history, type of company, affiliations, headquarters location, and contact information, including contact names, postal addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses the name and contact for the firm/individual managing the EA of the proposed Project identification of information in the Submission that has been prepared by a qualified professional and information related to the qualified professional’s expertise 2.1.1 Proponent and Corporate Information The proposed Project will be designed, owned and operated by PRLNG, a wholly owned subsidiary of BG International Limited, incorporated in 1967 under the law of England and Wales, and extra-provincially registered in BC and conducting business in Canada as BG Canada. BG International Limited is, in turn, a subsidiary of BG Group plc (BG Group), a leader in the global energy market and a top-20 publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange in the United Kingdom. BG Group operates worldwide throughout the gas supply chain in exploration, production, transmission, and distribution. With interests in 25 countries, BG Group has developed a leading position in the global LNG industry, based upon flexible, long-term supply contracts and a fleet of modern LNG carriers that are able to meet the needs of a rapidly changing market. BG Group has a core fleet that it owns or has under long-term charter. In addition, BG Group contracts additional shipping as required on a short or medium-term basis to capture business opportunities and maintain a balanced shipping position. During 2012, BG Group controlled between 23 and 30 LNG carriers at any one time, one of the largest fleets of modern LNG carriers of any international oil and gas company. BG Group has equity stakes in liquefaction facilities in Egypt and Trinidad and Tobago. BG Group’s equity share of liquefaction volumes from these interests in 2011 was 5.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa). A two-train, 8.5 mtpa liquefaction plant on Curtis Island in Queensland, Australia, is also being developed by BG Group. BG Group operates under a series of Business Principles that clearly establish our core values in the areas of social performance, health, safety, security, and environment: We work to ensure that neighbouring communities benefit from our presence on an enduring basis. We listen to neighbouring communities and take account of their interests. We support human rights within our area of influence. We believe that all injuries are preventable. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 4 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background We provide healthy, safe, and secure work environments. We make a positive contribution to the protection of the environment. We go beyond compliance with local environmental regulation to meet internationally accepted best practice. We reduce to the minimum practicable any adverse effects of our operations on the environment. Social performance objectives will be met through: establishing and maintaining relationships with interested and affected stakeholders. avoiding or controlling the negative impacts of our activities. creating and delivering on opportunities to enhance benefits to society. Environmental objectives will be met through: the use of Best Available Techniques to prevent significant harm to the environment or people. actively managing and controlling emissions of greenhouse gases. managing the physical risks to facilities resulting from climate change. preventing significant harm to the environment or people from air emissions. eliminating the emission of ozone depleting substances. preventing significant harm to the environment or people from aqueous discharges. recognizing limitations in resource availability and minimizing demand on those resources. controlling noise impacts on third parties. controlling adverse impacts on biodiversity and maximizing opportunities to enhance biodiversity management. ensuring adequate preparation to deal effectively with a spill or leakage of oil. BG Group has implemented an Environmental Standard and a Social Performance Standard to ensure compliance with the Business Principles. The BG Group Environmental Standard requires that all new projects, such as PRLNG, consider environmental impacts as well as commercial or financial considerations, and ensures these matters are taken into account when making capital or operations decisions. BG Group references external guidelines and organizations as benchmarks for determining best practice. Various industry associations and international organizations set standards and create guidance documents to further best practice within the oil and gas industry. 2.1.2 Proponent Contact Information Project Name: Proponent: Address: Phone: Fax: Prince Rupert LNG Project Prince Rupert LNG Limited Suite 710 Bentall One 505 Burrard Street, PO Box 25 Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7X 1M4 +1 604 661 4000 +1 604 683 2566 Project Website: http://www.princerupertlng.com Company Representative: Name: Don Stockton Title: Environment and Permitting Manager LNG, PRLNG Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 604 661 4044 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 5 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background 2.1.3 Consultant Contact Information Consultant: Address: Phone: Fax: 2.2 AECOM Canada Ltd. 3292 Production Way, Floor 4 Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 4R4 +1 604 444 6400 +1 604 294 8597 Company Representative: Name: Joanne Petrini Title: Associate Vice President, Environment, BC & Yukon Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 604 444 6516 Description of the Proposed Project The proposed Project includes construction of a natural gas liquefaction plant and associated port and infrastructure facilities to export natural gas to international markets. The Facility will be developed in two phases. When fully developed, the Facility will include three LNG processing units, or “trains”, each with capacity of about 7 mtpa, for a total capacity of around 21 mtpa. Production capacity of the Facility will be developed in two phases: Phase 1, to include Trains 1 and 2; and Phase 2, the addition of Train 3 to achieve full processing capacity. It is anticipated that construction of Phase 1 will begin in 2016, while the timing of Phase 2 will depend on market conditions. The site of the proposed Project (the Site) covers an area of approximately 125 hectares (ha) on the southwestern part of Ridley Island (Figure 1). The Site was selected because of its available deep-water port and safe navigation access, road access, and existing infrastructure. Ridley Island is Federal Crown Land under administration of the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), and has been designated for industrial use by the PRPA. A regional map will be provided in the EA Submission. Ridley Island is partially developed, with the Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) coal trans-shipment facility, the Prince Rupert Grain (PRG) Terminal, and the Quickload Container Examination Facility located on the northern portion of the island. The former Skeena Cellulose pulp mill site on Watson Island is located to the east of the Site. The Canpotex potash export terminal is expected to be constructed on Ridley Island, north of the Site, and the Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor Project, when complete, will extend access from the north and loop around the central part of the island. The Pacific NorthWest LNG Project is proposed by the Pacific NorthWest LNG Limited Partnership for the adjacent Lelu Island, to the south of the Site. Industrial operations on and near Ridley Island are depicted in Figure 2. The northeastern boundary of the Facility footprint will be about 850 metres (m) from the nearest residences in Port Edward, across Porpoise Harbour, though Ridley Island is about 15 kilometres (km) from Port Edward by road. Ridley Island lies within the Prince Rupert city limits, but is about 17 km by road from residential areas of the city. The communities of Metlakatla and Port Simpson (Lax Kw’alaams) are both located north of Prince Rupert. The Metlakatla reserve, S 1/2 Tsimpsean 2, about 12 km away, is the First Nation community closest to the proposed Project. The Lax Kw’alaams primary reserve, Lax Kw’alaams 1, is approximately 22 km from the proposed Project. ° LNG is produced by cooling natural gas to -162 C, the temperature at which it becomes liquid. This process reduces the volume of the natural gas by more than 600 times, enabling it to be transported safely and efficiently by sea. LNG is non-corrosive and non-toxic, and is stored at low pressures near atmospheric levels. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 6 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background LNG from the liquefaction process will be held in one to three LNG storage tanks, each with a capacity of 3 up to 180,000 m . The tanks will be full containment type, with an inner, freestanding metal tank fully enclosed in an outer concrete tank. The marine terminal will initially include one trestle (jetty) and one ship-loading berth (Figure 3). The berth 3 will accommodate current Q-Flex LNG carriers, which have cargo capacity of up to 210,000 m . When Train 3 is constructed, a trestle extension and second berth will be added. Each berth will have a capacity 3 3 of around 12,000 m /hr to 13,000 m /hr. The marine terminal and deep-water channel approach will include navigation aids conforming to standards under the Canada Shipping Act. For Phase 1, there will be an estimated 189 vessel calls per year or three to four calls per week. When Train 3 comes into operation in Phase 2, an additional 95 vessel calls will be made per year, for a total of five or six carriers visiting the Facility per week. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 7 414000 415000 416000 6012000 413000 6012000 412000 6011000 6010000 6010000 6011000 Porpoise Harbour Port Edward 6009000 6009000 Ridley Island 6008000 6008000 Chatham Sound 6007000 6007000 Po rp oi s e C ha nn el Project Site Lelu Island 413000 416000 PRLNG EAC AIR Location: Ridley Island, BC M AK NWT YK 500 e w Water Lease NAD 1983 UTM Zone 9N Site of the Proposed PRLNG Project AB BC June 2014 Map Location March 2014 Project: 60313609 v O This drawing has been prepared for the use of AECOM's client and may not be used, reproduced, or relied upon by third parties, except as agreed by AECOM and its client, as required by law, or for use by governmental reviewing agencies. AECOM accepts no responsibility, and denies any liability whatsoever, to any party that modifies this drawing without AECOM's express written consent. e 1:20,000 v i 250 Metres Land Lease r 0 ² Legend 415000 a Basemapping from Department of Natural Resources Canada, Microsoft Bing, ESRI Basedata and AECOM 2013. 414000 p 412000 WA ID File Location: P:\60313609\000-CADD\050 GIS WIP\02_Maps\EA COORDINATION\2014-01-21-dAIR\Fig1-2014-02-14-ProposedSiteLocation-60313609.mxd Date Revised:March 12, 2014 Prepared by:yuf3 Project: 60313609 Figure 1 414000 415000 416000 6012000 413000 6012000 412000 Kaien Island 6011000 6011000 Watson Island Prince Rupert Grain Terminal 6010000 6010000 former Skeena Cellulose Pulp Mill Porpoise Harbour Ridley Terminals Inc. 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AECOM accepts no responsibility, and denies any liability whatsoever, to any party that modifies this drawing without AECOM's express written consent. e 1:20,000 v i 250 Metres Land Lease r 0 ² Legend 415000 a Basemapping from Department of Natural Resources Canada and ESRI Basedata. 414000 p 412000 ID File Location: P:\60313609\000-CADD\050 GIS WIP\02_Maps\EA COORDINATION\2014-01-21-dAIR\Fig2-2013-04-03-ProximityOfDevelopmentToOtherSite-60313609.mxd Date Revised:March 12, 2014 Prepared by:yuf3 Project: 60313609 Figure 2 8 /G ; G:A C: , H G& F/ 5& - 0: 3 E6 ,A D C B* @A ?? > <= ' ) & 73 52 :; 9- 7 56 -- *4 & 23 01 ./ ,- *+ ) '( $%& " # ! " ! Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background 2.3 Scope of the Proposed Project The scope of the proposed Project to be assessed in the EA will conform with the scope of the project identified in the BC Section 11 Order, and includes the following main facilities and components: Construction Components: construction, operation, and decommissioning of a camp of up to 3,850 persons capacity for the purposes of constructing the Facility and all related infrastructure, services, and facilities, which may also consist of some permanent facilities and accommodation to facilitate plant maintenance and early operation construction of an LNG facility and related infrastructure and storage tanks up to the point of connection with the natural gas transmission line construction of the associated marine terminal removing and clearing trees, vegetation, and peat, blasting of rock, and general site preparation disposal of solid and liquid waste, cleared vegetation, peat, waste rock, and overburden construction and operation of a temporary dock followed by a permanent materials offloading facility (MOF) and related shipping activities construction and operation of rail receiving infrastructure (if required) construction and operation of a concrete batch plant and rock quarry (if required) removal, transportation, and disposal of dredged sediments decommissioning of any construction related temporary facilities post-construction clean-up and on-site grounds reclamation dredging and shoreline modification commissioning of the LNG facility and marine terminal LNG Facilities: feed gas receiving equipment including: natural-gas-pipeline receiving infrastructure, metering station, feed gas heater, inlet compression, and pig receiver acid gas removal unit (AGRU) to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S) amine regeneration unit to recondition amine for re-use in the AGRU dehydration and mercury removal units up to three liquefaction trains each with capacity of around 7 mtpa (two to be constructed in Phase I with provision for a third train in Phase II) with a total capacity of around 21 mtpa. 800 MW power requirements powered by mechanical drive gas turbines and power generation gas turbines nitrogen generation system up to three 180,000 m full containment LNG storage tanks (two to be constructed in Phase I with provision of a third in Phase II) compressed air system for utilities and instruments and feed air to nitrogen generation system vapour recovery, flare, and vent systems storage for refrigerants for the liquefaction process 3 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 11 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background chemical storage and related infrastructure for process related substances, including propane, oil drums, heat-transfer fluid, mercury-removal absorbent, ethylene, bulk nitrogen, and treatment chemicals any other bulk storage systems other supporting infrastructure loading of LNG carriers Marine Facilities: two jetties, two access trestles (with the second one possibly being an extension of the first), two loading berths and LNG loading equipment (one jetty and access trestle to be installed in Phase I with provision of the second jetty and trestle extension in Phase II) a permanent MOF, at a different location from the jetties Shipping: the operation of LNG carriers and other supporting marine traffic along the marine access route between the facility marine terminal and the pilot station at Triple Island The following activities are not part of the reviewable project for the purposes of this assessment (pursuant to the Section 11 Order): natural gas exploration and production activities the Natural Gas Transmission System – Northeast British Columbia to the Prince Rupert Area Project that is the subject of an order from the Environmental Assessment Office issued to 0948090 BC Ltd, dated 6 May 2013 activities required to prepare the Submission 2.4 Scope of Assessment The scope of assessment described in the Submission will conform to the scope of the assessment identified in the EISg and the Section 11 Order. The scope of the assessment may be refined by the Project Assessment Lead in the course of the EA, taking into account advice from the Working Group and the scope of the assessment to be conducted by CEA Agency to avoid duplication. The Submission will describe the scope of assessment, including the spatial and temporal boundaries of each VC as described in Section 4 and outlined in Table 5 and will include consideration of: potential adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health effects of the proposed Project, including cumulative effects, and practicable means to avoid, minimize, or otherwise manage any such potential adverse effects potential adverse effects of the proposed Project on an Aboriginal group’s Aboriginal Interests, and, to the extent appropriate, ways to avoid, mitigate, or otherwise accommodate such potential adverse effects Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 12 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background The scope of the assessment will include the following: 2.5 management of greenhouse gas emissions management of solid, liquid, and hazardous waste air and water quality odour, noise, visual quality, and aesthetics human health community health and wellness health and social services housing and accommodation infrastructure, services, and utilities transportation and traffic emergency services and preparedness employment and local businesses local recreation tourism and commercial recreation commercial fishing and other marine uses archaeological and heritage resources introduction of invasive species wildlife, wildlife habitat, and ecosystems Alternative Means of Undertaking the Proposed Project Alternative means are the various technically and economically feasible ways to implement and carry out the proposed Project. The Submission will clearly describe why and how the particular range of project alternatives was developed, including what kind of input was used from Aboriginal groups, the public, and government agencies. The Submission will describe the analysis of alternatives (AoA) undertaken in support of the following key decisions about the proposed Project: 1. LNG production process 2. power generation 3. placement of jetty 4. locations for the disposal at sea of marine sediment 5. alternatives to disposal at sea for sediments 6. alternatives to disposal 7. site layout 8. site locations 9. construction camp locations The AoA for each of the key project decisions will follow the process steps described in Figure 4. The Submission will include the documentation of the AoA as identified in Figure 4. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 13 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background Figure 4. Analysis of Alternatives Approach Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 14 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background 2.6 Land Use PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: a description of the land ownership and land use regime including tenures, licenses, permits, or other authorizations that would be potentially affected by the proposed Project a report on the status of consultations with land owners and holders of tenures and permits on lands affected by the proposed Project a summary of relevant government marine and land use plans that the proposed Project overlaps, and management objectives of those plans identification of existing and proposed management and monitoring programs or regional studies identification of other developments, even if not directly related to the proposed Project, that may result in overlapping effects with the proposed Project identification of future developments that are reasonably foreseeable and of which there is sufficient certainty that they will proceed Current and planned First Nations land and marine use plans, policies, and agreements provided to PRLNG from First Nations will be referenced in the Submission. 2.7 Benefits of the Proposed Project PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: initial capital construction cost estimates including: - breakdown of costs for the land, buildings, and equipment associated with the proposed Project - indicate the potential for use of local facilities and indicate if these are currently underutilized estimated operating costs over the life of the proposed Project (for land, buildings, and equipment) including: - estimated annual operating costs (excluding labour) - indicate how the costs are measured - costs for decommissioning/closure/abandonment/reclamation employment estimates including: - direct employment, stated in number of person years to be created by major job category during construction and operation, distinguishing among full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers - wage levels, by major job category, for the construction and operating periods - breakdown of the number of people that will be hired locally, provincially, nationally or internationally - potential for the Proponent to use local human resources currently underutilized - identification of any relevant employment policies/practices Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 15 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background - 2.8 projection of indirect employment for the construction and operation phases of the proposed project. Included will be any assumptions relating to industry specific multipliers or other multipliers used contractor supply service estimates including: - the major types of businesses/contractors, broken down at the local, provincial, and national level that will benefit overall from the proposed project - value of supply of service contracts expected for both the construction and operation phases of the proposed Project - information about a local purchasing strategy, if any annual government revenues for the construction and operation phases of the proposed Project including: - local/municipal (property taxes, other) - regional District (taxes, other) - provincial (income tax, sales tax, lease, license and tenure, royalties, other) - federal (income tax, payroll taxes, other) a statement of all assumptions and reference information sources for the above information identification of contributions of the proposed Project to community development Applicable Permits In the Submission, PRLNG will provide a list of all applicable provincial and federal licenses, permits, and approvals required for the construction, operation, and decommissioning of the proposed Project, and the associated responsible agency. The Submission will also indicate whether PRLNG is requesting concurrent permitting pursuant to the Concurrent Approval Regulation (BC Reg. 371/2002). 2.8.1 Federal Legislative Requirements PRLNG has identified federal permits, licences, approvals and authorizations that may be required for the proposed Project (Table 1), including the name of the approval, the activity it covers, applicable legislation and the granting agency. During the review process and the exchanges with federal authorities, more specific requirements will be refined. Table 1. Federal Permits, Licences, Approvals and Agencies Responsible Agency Description of Federal Permits, Licences, and Approvals Activity Environment Canada (EC) Disposal at Sea Permit Canadian Environmental Protection Act s. 125(1) (b) Disposal of marine sediments at an off shore disposal site. Dredging is required around the materials offloading facility (MOF) and LNG jetty to achieve a safe navigation depth. National Energy Board (NEB) Export Licence National Energy Board Act s. 117 Exporting LNG outside of Canada to international markets. Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) Approval Canada Transportation Act s.101 Crossing railway lines for infrastructure on Ridley. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 16 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background Responsible Agency Transport Canada (TC) Description of Federal Permits, Licences, and Approvals Activity Approval Navigable Waters Protection Act Construction of temporary and permanent off-loading docks and the LNG berth. Certificates of Compliance Marine Transport Security Act Marine Transportation Security Regulations Operation of the Facility, port and carriers. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Authorization to cause serious harm to fish that are part of a commercial, recreational or Aboriginal fishery, or to fish that support such a fishery Fisheries Act s. 35.1 Activities that may require an Authorization include construction of: facilities on the foreshore of Ridley Island. temporary and permanent docks and the LNG berth. temporary and permanent infrastructure in and around streams. Natural Resources Canada (NRC) Licences/permits for explosives Explosives Act s. 7(1) Explosives Regulations Explosives will be used during construction. Activities that may require licences and permits related to the use of explosives include: transportation. storage. blend or manufacture for use. Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) Leasing Agreement CEO Approval Schedule B for Occupancy of Buildings Stormwater Discharge Authorization Letter of Authorization for Disposal at Sea all under the Canada Marine Act Construction camp and facilities buildings Construction camp and LNG facilities Occupancy of buildings (e.g., administration buildings) Stormwater discharge infrastructure Disposal at sea within the harbour limits 2.8.2 Provincial Regulatory Requirements PRLNG has identified provincial permits, licences and approvals that may be required for the proposed Project (Table 2), including the name of the approval, the activity it covers, applicable legislation and the granting agency. Table 2. BC Permits, Licences, Approvals and Agencies Responsible Agency BC Oil and Gas Commission (BCOGC) Authorization or Requirement and Applicable Statute Activity Facility Permit Oil and Gas Activities Act s. 21 Construction and operation of the Facility. Licence to Cut Forest Act s. 47 Removal of timber from Provincial Crown Land to clear sites for the construction camp and ancillary construction facilities (e.g., contractor lay down areas, warehouses). Tenure on Provincial Crown Land Land Act ss. 39 and 40 Use of Provincial Crown Land if required for any supporting facilities such as the construction camp. Waste Discharge Permit Environmental Management Act s. 6(5) Facility air emissions, effluent discharges, and waste disposal. Waste incinerator for the construction camp. Short Term Use of Water Water Act s. 8 Water may be needed for temporary construction facilities on Provincial Crown lands that may require diverting and using surface water for a period of <12 months. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 17 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background Responsible Agency Authorization or Requirement and Applicable Statute Activity BC Ministry of Environment (BCMOE), Water Stewardship Branch Long Term Water Licence Water Act s. 7 Water may be needed for construction facilities on Provincial Crown Lands that may require diverting and using surface water for a period of >12 months. BCMOE, Environmental Protection Division Authorization for Sewage facilities Environmental Management Act Municipal Sewage Regulation Sewerage System Regulation Sewage facilities for the construction camp >100 persons and registered with the BCMOE at least 90 days prior to constructing the Facility. BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Heritage Branch and Archaeology Branch1 Heritage Inspection Permit Heritage Investigation Permits Heritage Conservation Act s. 14 Archaeological and heritage surveys to support the environmental impact assessment on Provincial Crown Lands. Site alteration permit Heritage Conservation Act s. 12 Alteration of archaeological values (if any are found) that may be disrupted by construction of facilities on Provincial Crown Land. Northern Health Authority (NHA) Permit Public Health Act s. 19 Industrial Camp Regulation Construction and operation of the construction camp. Construction Permit and Operating Permit Drinking Water Protection Act and Regulation Operating Permit Public Health Act, Food Premises Regulation Sewerage System Public Health Act, Sewerage Systems Regulation Tobacco Tobacco Control Act and associated Regulation 1 Heritage Branch and Archaeology Branch share responsibility for regulating and managing historic sites formally designated under the Heritage Conservation Act in BC. Heritage Branch is primarily responsible for the regulation of post-1846 historic places and resources. As the Facility will not be providing utility service, accordingly no approvals will be sought from the BC Utilities Commission. It is planned that during the review process and the exchanges with BC authorities, additional approvals may be identified and specific requirements for approvals will be refined. 3. Environmental Assessment Process 3.1 Provincial and Federal Involvement and Issues Tracking PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: a list of the federal and provincial agencies/departments/organizations likely to be involved in the EA and their anticipated or confirmed roles. a list of applicable federal and provincial milestones including issuance of Section 10 and 11 Orders, Working Group meetings, and public comment periods. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 18 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background 3.2 an issues tracking document that describes issues and concerns raised and the degree to which issues are considered resolved or addressed by the Proponent and other parties during the preparation of the AIR and the Submission. Issues tracking tables will be provided for the public, Aboriginal groups and local, provincial and federal government agencies. First Nations Information Distribution and Consultation PRLNG will provide in the Submission a summary of the consultation activities undertaken with the Aboriginal groups potentially affected by the proposed Project (as identified in the Section 11 Order). 3.3 Public and Agency Information Distribution and Consultation PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: a summary of the consultations with public and other key stakeholders, federal, provincial, and local government agencies a description of the means of information distribution and consultation used including the following: 3.3.1 - public meetings and open houses - one-on-one meetings with interested parties - publication of articles in the media, enclosures, and community newspapers - through interviews on local radio and television - by means of participation in community events a summary of the issues, concerns, and interests identified during these consultations, and how these matters were addressed. Pre-submission Consultation PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: a report on consultations undertaken in the pre-submission stage, covering both the preparation of the AIR and the Submission, specifically: - a report on the consultations with public and other key stakeholders - a summary and/or report on the consultations with federal, provincial, and local government representatives - an issues-tracking document that identifies issues and concerns raised by the public and government agencies and the degree to which issues are considered resolved or addressed by the Proponent and other parties during the preparation of the AIR and the Submission. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 19 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background 3.3.2 Consultation Planned During Application Review PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: a plan describing the public consultation program proposed for the Submission review stage of the EA process a plan describing the proposed programs for consultation with government agencies a description of the proposed methods and process to resolve outstanding issues 3.4 Concordance Between Federal EIS Guidelines and Provincial AIR Table 3 is the Table of Concordance between the EISg and AIR Template. This table identifies additional PRLNG AIR requirements and commitments for the Submission, with cross-references to the related EISg sections, AIR Template, and Guideline for the Selection of VCs and Assessment of Potential Effects. PRLNG will include an assessment of the additional provincially relevant VCs in the following sections of the Submission: Section 5 – Introduction and Project Overview Section 6 – Scope of Project Section 7 – Scope of Assessment Section 9 – Baseline Conditions Section 10 – Effects Assessment Section 11 – Mitigation Section 12 – Residual Effects Section 13 – Significance Determination Section 14 – Summary Tables Section 15 – Benefits of the Project Section 16 – Monitoring Program and Environmental Management Plans Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 20 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background Table 3. EISg and AIR Concordance Table 3. EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg Requirements in AIR Template Part 2 – CONTENT AND STRUCTURE OF THE EIS Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission A list of abbreviations and acronyms. A summary of the potential residual and cumulative effects A summary of the follow up programs proposed 4 – Summary of EIS Summary in both French and English will include: Introduction and EA context Overview of the proposed Project Scope of project and assessment Alternative means of carrying out the proposed Project Aboriginal and public engagement and consultation Summary of the environmental effects assessment Mitigation measures Proposed significance conclusions Executive Summary 5 – INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW PART A – INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 5.1 – Geographical Setting Description of the geographical setting in which the proposed Project will take place including: UTM co-ordinates of the main project site Current land use and tenure in the area Relationship of project facilities and components with any federal lands Environmentally sensitive areas Local and Aboriginal communities Traditional asserted Aboriginal territories and Indian reserve lands Description and mapping of the project location at an appropriate scale, including each of the project components as outlined in Section 5.6 Location map should include the boundaries of the proposed site including UTM co-ordinates, the major existing infrastructure, adjacent land uses and any important environmental features Site plans/sketches and photographs showing project location, site features and the intended location of project components 2.2 – Proposed Project Description Description of the location of the proposed Project and the longitude and latitude of the site (geographic co-ordinates) and maps showing both regional context (identify nearby communities) and site-specific setting Identify the distance to nearby communities and note the communities on the regional map 5.2 – Regulatory Framework and the Role of Government This section will identify, for each jurisdiction, the government bodies involved in the EA and the EA processes and more specifically identify: any federal power, duty or function to be exercised that may permit the carrying out (in whole or in part) of the proposed Project or associated activities environmental and other specific regulatory approvals and legislation that are applicable to the proposed Project at the federal, provincial, regional, and municipal levels any differences in the scope of assessment between the federal and provincial EAs for this proposed Project and include a concordance table that lists the locations within the EIS where specific provincial requirements are addressed government policies, resource management, planning, or study initiatives, including those concerning greenhouse gas emissions, pertinent to the proposed Project and EA and discuss their implications whether a request will be made to Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Directorate to undertake the Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites (TERMPOL) any self-government agreements with Aboriginal groups that are pertinent to the proposed Project or EA any relevant Land Use Plans, Land Zoning, Community Plans, or Aboriginal communities’ plans or initiatives a summary of the objectives, standards or guidelines that have been used by the Proponent to assist in the evaluation of any predicted environmental effects 3.1 – Provincial and Federal Involvement and Issues Tracking A list of federal and provincial milestones An issues tracking document that describes issues and concerns raised and the degree to which issues are considered resolved or addressed by the Proponent and other parties during the preparation of the AIR and the Submission Issues tracking tables are required for each of the following groups: public, First Nations and local, provincial, and federal government agencies 5.3 – Participants in the Environmental Assessment Clearly identify the main participants in the EA including jurisdictions other than the federal government, Aboriginal groups, community groups and environmental organizations 3.1 – Provincial and Federal Involvement and Issues Tracking 5.4 – The Proponent The Proponent will: provide contact information identify itself and the name of the legal entity that would develop, manage, and operate the proposed Project explain corporate and management structures, and insurance and liability management related to the proposed Project specify the mechanism used to ensure that corporate policies will be implemented and respected for the proposed Project summarize key elements of its environment, health, and safety management system and discuss how the system will be integrated into the proposed Project identify key personnel, contractors, and sub-contractors responsible for preparing the EIS 2.1 – Proponent Description Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 21 Application Information Requirements PART A. 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EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg Requirements in AIR Template 5.5 – Purpose of the Proposed Project Describe the purpose of the proposed Project by providing the rationale for the proposed Project, background, problems, or opportunities that the proposed Project is intended to satisfy and the stated objectives from the perspective of the Proponent If the objectives of the proposed Project are related to or contribute to broader private or public sector policies, plans or programs, this information will be included Reference to any current opportunities and limitations that are guiding project development such as limited windows of opportunity for development due to economic or other environmental concerns 2.2 – Proposed Project Description 5.6 – Proposed Project Components Describe the project by presenting the project components, associated and ancillary works, activities, scheduling details, timing of each proposed Project phase, and other characteristics that will assist in understanding the environmental effects If the proposed Project is part of a larger sequence of projects, the Proponent will outline the larger context and present the relevant references, if available For project components in the terrestrial environment: description of the facility and all related supporting infrastructure description of construction components and activities description of permanent and temporary access infrastructure identification of any modification or construction of access infrastructure For project components in the marine environment: Bathymetric survey Marine terminal infrastructure and facilities, specifying the type of vessels that will be used, the construction methods for the wharfs (backfilling, sheet piling, and pile dredging), and the dimensions of the wharfs, bridges, jetties, berthing areas, and anchorage areas at the main terminal and in the navigation channel, and the features and locations of the navigational aids Construction and maintenance dredging, specifying the nature and volume of sediment, profile drawings of dredge area, substrate information for the dredge footprint, dredging methods (type of dredge, dredging depth, duration, and frequency etc.), surface area of the areas to be dredged, sediment management (land and aquatic) provisions, and sediment disposal area (if necessary) Navigation activities including number and frequency of trips, mooring, ballast water management, and support vessel (tug) activities 2.2 – Proposed Project Description 5.7 – Proposed Project Activities Expanded descriptions of the construction, operation, maintenance, foreseeable modifications, where relevant, closure, decommissioning, and restoration of sites and facilities associated with the proposed Project Detailed description of activities, their location, expected inputs and outputs, and magnitude and scale Although a complete list of project activities is required, the emphasis will be on activities with the greatest potential to have environmental effects and to address Aboriginal groups’ and public concerns Detailed schedule including time of year, frequency, and duration for project activities Preliminary outline of a decommissioning and reclamation plan 2.2 – Proposed Project Description 6 – SCOPE OF PROJECT The Agency defines the scope of project to be assessed as the following components and activities: Construction Components and Activities: - construction, operation, and decommissioning of a construction camp of up to 3,850 persons temporary camp capacity - construction of an LNG terminal facility and related infrastructure up to the point of connection with the natural gas transmission line - construction of the associated marine terminal - tree removal, vegetation clearing, peat removal, blasting of rock, and general site preparation - disposal of solid and liquid waste, cleared vegetation, peat, waste rock, and overburden - construction, operation, related shipping activities, and decommissioning of a temporary dock followed by a permanent MOF - rail receiving infrastructure (if needed) - concrete batch plant and rock quarry (if needed) - removal, transportation, and disposal of dredged sediments - decommissioning of any construction related temporary facilities - post-construction clean-up and on-site grounds reclamation - commissioning of the LNG facility and marine terminal 1.3 – Provincial Scope of Proposed Project 1.4 – Federal Scope of Proposed Project Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission A description of the scope of the proposed Project to be assessed in the provincial EA (pursuant to the Section 11 Order) Operations Related Components and Activities: - two jetties, two access trestles (the second likely to be an extension of the first), two loading berths, and LNG loading equipment (one jetty and access trestle to be installed in Phase I with provision the second jetty and trestle extension in Phase II) - operation of LNG carriers and other supporting marine traffic, including tug activities and vessel moorage, along the marine access route between the facility marine terminal and the pilot station at Triple Island - up to three liquefaction trains each with capacity of about 7 mtpa (two to be constructed in Phase I with provision for a third train in Phase II) with a total capacity of around 21 mtpa - up to three 180,000 m3 full containment LNG storage tanks (two to be constructed in Phase I with provision of a third in Phase II) - 800 MW power requirements powered by mechanical drive gas turbines and power generation gas turbines - re-fueling of marine vessels Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 22 Application Information Requirements PART A. 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EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg - - Requirements in AIR Template Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission any auxiliary marine works associated with the jetty such as bunker facilities and tugboat berths feed gas receiving equipment including: natural-gas-pipeline receiving infrastructure, metering station, feed gas heater, inlet compression, and pig receiver AGRU to remove CO2, H2S amine regeneration unit to remove CO2 and recondition amine for re-use in the AGRU dehydration and mercury removal units nitrogen generation system compressed air system for utilities and instruments and feed air to nitrogen generation system vapour recovery, flare, and vent systems any liquid effluents storage for refrigerants (propane and ethane) for the liquefaction process chemical storage and related infrastructure for process related substances (e.g., propane, oil drums, heat-transfer fluid, mercury-removal absorbent, ethylene, bulk nitrogen, and treatment chemicals) any other bulk storage systems Supporting Infrastructure: - utilities supply infrastructure - wastewater treatment systems - storm water management infrastructure - firewater system - administration and maintenance buildings - site fencing - any fish habitat constructed as a component of a fish habitat compensation plan - any wetlands constructed or enhanced as a component of a wetlands compensation plan Decommissioning Activities: - decommissioning of the LNG facility and marine terminal and all associated components 7 – SCOPE OF ASSESSMENT 2.3 – Provincial Scope of Proposed Project 2.4 – Federal Scope of Proposed Project The scope of the assessment described in the Submission will conform with the scope of the assessment identified in the BC Section 11 Order Effects assessment will include the AIR VCs for the five pillars (environment, economic, social, heritage, and health) Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO, 26 July 2013) Effects assessment will include the AIR VCs for the five pillars (environment, economic, social, heritage, and health) 7.1 – Factors to be Considered 7.1.1 – Valued Components The Proponent will identify the VCs deemed appropriate to ensure the full consideration of the factors listed in subsection 19(1) of CEAA 2012 and the 2012 amendment to section 79 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). As a minimum, the Proponent must consider the list of environmental components provided in section 9.1 of this document The Proponent will describe how the VCs were selected and what methods were used to predict and assess the adverse environmental effects of the proposed Project on these components For consultations associated with the identification of VCs, the Proponent will identify those VCs, processes, and interactions that either were identified to be of concern during any workshops or meetings held by the Proponent or that the Proponent considers likely to be affected by the proposed Project; in doing so, the Proponent will indicate to whom these concerns are important and the reasons why, including Aboriginal, social, economic, recreational, and aesthetic considerations 7.1.2 – Effects of Potential Accidents or Malfunctions 10 – Accidents or Malfunctions The Proponent will list and identify probability of potential accidents and malfunctions related to the proposed Project, including an explanation of how those events were identified, potential consequences (including the environmental effects), the plausible worst case scenarios, and the effects of these scenarios This will include an identification of the magnitude of an accident or malfunction, including the quantity, mechanism, rate, form, and characteristics of the contaminants and other materials likely to be released into the environment during the accident and malfunction events The EIS will also describe the safeguards that have been established to protect against such occurrences and the contingency/emergency response procedures in place if accidents or malfunctions do occur and the efficacy of those respective plans 7.1.3 – Effects of the Environment on the Proposed Project The EIS will take into account how local conditions and natural hazards, such as severe or extreme weather conditions and external events (e.g., flooding, landslides, avalanches, erosion, subsidence, fire, and seismic events) could adversely affect the proposed Project and how this in turn could result in impacts on the environment (e.g., extreme environmental conditions result in malfunctions and accidental events) Longer-term effects of climate change will also be discussed up to the post-closure phase of the proposed Project The EIS will provide details of a number of planning, design and construction strategies intended to minimize the potential environmental effects of the environment on the proposed Project 11 – Effect of the Environment on the Proposed Project Identify the likelihood and severity of the changes or effects Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 23 Application Information Requirements PART A. 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EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg Requirements in AIR Template Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission 7.2 – Scope of Factors 7.2.1 – Spatial Boundaries The EIS will clearly indicate the spatial boundaries to be used in assessing the potential adverse environmental effects of the proposed project and provide a rationale for each boundary Spatial boundaries will be defined taking into account as applicable the appropriate scale and spatial extent of potential environmental effects, community and Aboriginal traditional knowledge, current land and resource use by Aboriginal groups, ecological, technical, and social and cultural considerations Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO, 26 July 2013) – Section 3.1.1 – Spatial Boundaries 7.2.2 – Temporal Boundaries The temporal boundaries of the EA will span all phases of the proposed Project: construction, operation, maintenance, foreseeable modifications, and where relevant, closure, decommissioning, and restoration of the sites affected by the proposed Project Community and Aboriginal traditional knowledge should factor into decisions around appropriate temporal boundaries Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO, 26 July 2013) – Section 3.1.2 – Temporal Boundaries 8 – ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT The EIS will identify and consider the effects of alternative means of carrying out the proposed Project that are technically and economically feasible The Proponent will complete the following procedural steps for addressing alternative means: - Identify the alternative means to carry out the proposed Project - Identify the effects of each alternative means - Identify the preferred means In its alternative means analysis, the Proponent will address, as a minimum, the following proposed Project components: - LNG production process - power generation - placement of jetty - locations for the disposal at sea of marine sediment - alternatives to disposal at sea for sediments - site layout - site locations - alternative construction camp locations 2.5 – Alternative Means of Undertaking the Proposed Project 9 – BASELINE CONDITIONS PART B – ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS, INCLUDING CUMULATIVE EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES, AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ANY RESIDUAL EFFECTS AIR VCs for the five pillars (environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health) will be included in the Baseline Conditions section of the Submission 9.1 – Existing Environment 9.1.1 – Methodology The EIS will include a description of the environment, including the components of the existing environment and environmental processes, their interrelations and interactions and the variability in these components, processes, and interactions over time scales appropriate to the proposed Project The description will be sufficiently detailed to characterize the environment before any disturbance to the environment due to the proposed Project and to identify and assess the significance of the potential adverse environmental effects of the proposed Project In describing the physical and biological environment, the Proponent will take an ecosystem approach that considers both scientific and traditional knowledge and perspectives regarding ecosystem health and integrity The Proponent will identify and justify the indicators and measures of ecosystem health and integrity used for analysis and relate these to the identified VCs and proposed monitoring and follow-up measures 9.1.2 – Biophysical Environment Based on the scope of project described in section 6, the Proponent will present the following baseline information to facilitate the identification of VCs for the purposes of the EA (should other VCs be identified during the conduct of the EA, these will also be described in the EIS): - Atmospheric Environment and Climate - Terrestrial and Marine Environment-Geology and Geochemistry - Surficial Geology - Water Resources - Wetlands - Fish and Fish Habitat - Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat 5 – Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects 9.1.3 – Human Environment The definition of the human environment will be interpreted broadly. Based on the scope of project described in section 6, the Proponent will provide the following baseline information to facilitate the identification of the VCs: - Land use context - Health and socio-economic conditions 6 – Assessment of Potential Economic Effects 7 – Assessment of Potential Social Effects 8 – Assessment of Potential Heritage Effects 9 – Assessment of Potential Health Effects Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 24 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background Table 3. EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg Requirements in AIR Template Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission - Physical and cultural heritage - Any structures, sites, or things of historical, archaeological, paleontological, or architectural significance - Current use of land resources for traditional purposes by Aboriginal peoples In describing how the proposed Project may impede navigation, the EIS will: - identify any project components and a description of any activities (e.g., dredging, alteration of water bed, or water banks) that may affect waterways and water bodies including any vessel operating restrictions being sought or likely imposed, and any “safety zones” requested or anticipated - describe any Aboriginal, commercial, and recreational uses of natural waters (i.e., swimming, canoeing, fishing, etc.) - provide information on predicted, current, and historic usage of all waterways and water bodies that will be affected by the proposed Project, including vessel types, sizes, and frequencies of use, and describe the methods for obtaining the information This is a minimum list that is not meant to be exhaustive, the Proponent may consider the inclusion of other human environment baseline information in the EIS 9.2 – Potential or Established Aboriginal Rights and Related Interests For the purposes of developing the EIS, the Proponent will engage with Aboriginal groups whose potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests may be affected by the proposed Project, which include, at a minimum, the following groups: - Metlakatla First Nation - Lax Kw’alaams First Nation - Gitxaala Nation - Kitselas First Nation - Kitsumkalum First Nation For the above-named Aboriginal groups, the Proponent will hold meetings and facilitate these by making key EA summary plain language documents (baseline studies, EIS, and key findings) accessible As part of this summary, the EIS will include for each Aboriginal group: - background information and a map of the group’s asserted traditional territory - a summary of engagement activities conducted prior to the submission of the EIS, including the date and means of engagement (e.g., meeting, mail, or telephone) - information on each group’s potential or established rights (including geographical extent, nature, frequency, and timing), including maps and data sets (e.g., fish catch numbers) when this information is provided by a group to the Proponent - an overview of key comments and concerns provided by each group to the Proponent - responses provided by government and the Proponent, as appropriate - future planned engagement activities - efforts undertaken to engage with Aboriginal groups as part of developing the information identified above Part C – First Nations Information Requirements 10 – EFFECTS ASSESSMENT PART B – ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS, INCLUDING CUMULATIVE EFFECTS, PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES, AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ANY RESIDUAL EFFECTS AIR VCs for the five pillars (environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health) will be included in the Effects Assessment section of the Submission 10.1 – Environmental Effects 10.1.1 – Methodology The Proponent will indicate the proposed Project’s effects during construction, operation, maintenance, foreseeable modifications, and where relevant, closure, decommissioning, and restoration of sites and facilities associated with the proposed Project, and describe these effects using appropriate criteria - To the maximum extent possible, this documentation will include, for each potential project-related environmental effect, an indication of the nature of the effect, mechanism, magnitude, duration, frequency, geographic extent, and the degree to which it may be reversible The Proponent is expected to employ: Risk Assessment Framework Impact Matrix Application of Precautionary Approach 10.1.2 – Changes to the Environment The EIS will describe any change that may be caused by the proposed Project (as scoped in section 6 of this document) on the environment, which is defined as the components of the Earth, including: - land, water, and air, including all layers of the atmosphere - all organic and inorganic matter and living organisms - the interacting natural systems that include the components described above These descriptions will be integrated into the effects assessment sections of each VC included in the EIS The EIS will describe: - changes to components of the environment within federal jurisdiction - changes to the environment that would occur on federal or transboundary lands - changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 25 Application Information Requirements PART A. Introduction and Background Table 3. EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg Requirements in AIR Template Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission 10.1.3 – Effects of Changes to the Environment The EIS will describe: - Effects of changes to the environment on Aboriginal peoples - Effects of changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions 10.2 – Adverse Impacts on Aboriginal Rights and Related Interests The EIS will describe, from the perspective of the Proponent, the potential adverse impacts of the proposed Project on the ability of Aboriginal peoples to exercise the potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests identified in section 9.2. As part of this description, this section will summarize: - potential adverse impacts (on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests) that were identified through the environmental effects described in Sections 10.1.2 and 10.1.3 - specific issues and concerns raised by Aboriginal groups in relation to the potential adverse impacts of the proposed Project on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests - VCs suggested for inclusion in the EIS by Aboriginal groups, whether or not those factors were included, and the rationale for any exclusions - where and how Aboriginal traditional knowledge or other Aboriginal views were incorporated into the consideration of environmental effects and potential adverse impacts on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests - efforts undertaken to engage with Aboriginal groups as part of collecting the information identified above 10.3 – Public Concerns This section will detail public concerns raised in relation to the proposed Project, including through public consultation conducted prior to the preparation of the EIS, and community knowledge that may have been provided 11 – Mitigation 11.1 – Environmental Mitigation 11.1.1 – Methodology The EIS will describe the standard mitigation practices, policies, and commitments that constitute technically and economically feasible mitigation measures and that will be applied as part of standard practice regardless of location - The Proponent will then describe its environmental protection plan and its environmental management system, through which it will deliver this plan - The plan will provide an overall perspective on how potentially adverse effects would be minimized and managed over time. The EIS will describe Proponent commitments, policies, and arrangements directed at promoting beneficial or mitigating adverse socioeconomic effects. 11.1.2 – Summary of Environmental Mitigation In addition, the EIS will summarize the mitigation measures, follow-up, and related commitments identified to address the categories of environmental effects specified in Section 10: - changes to components of the environment within federal jurisdiction - changes to the environment that would occur on federal or transboundary lands - changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions - effects of changes to the environment on Aboriginal peoples - effects of changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO 26 July 2013) – Section 3.4 – Mitigation Measures AIR Template Section 20 – Summary of Mitigation Measures The Proponent must provide the following in the Application: - A summary of proposed mitigation measures to prevent or reduce adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage, or health effects - An identification of the specific mitigation measures in AIR Template Table 5. AIR VCs will be included in the Summary of Environmental, Economic, Social, Heritage, and Health Mitigation sections 11.2 – Measures to Address Impact on Aboriginal Rights This section will describe, from the perspective of the Proponent, the measures identified to mitigate the potential adverse impacts of the proposed Project described in Section 10.2 on the potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests identified in section 9.2 - These measures will be written as specific commitments that clearly describe how the Proponent intends to implement them. The description will include a summary of: - specific suggestions raised by Aboriginal groups for avoiding, reducing, mitigating, or otherwise accommodating the potential adverse impacts of the proposed Project on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests in relation to environmental effects specified in Sections 10.1.2 and 10.1.3 - environmental mitigation and avoidance measures identified in Section 11.1 that also serve to address potential adverse impacts on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests - any potential cultural, social, or economic impacts or benefits to Aboriginal groups that may arise as a result of the proposed Project - where and how Aboriginal traditional knowledge or other Aboriginal views were incorporated into the mitigation or avoidance of environmental effects of potential adverse impacts on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests - efforts undertaken to engage with Aboriginal groups as part of developing the information identified above 11.3 – Measures to Address Public Concerns This section will describe measures identified for addressing public concerns in relation to the proposed Project identified in Section10.3 - Measures will be written as specific commitments that clearly describe how the Proponent intends to implement them Describe ongoing and proposed consultations and information sessions Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 26 Application Information Requirements PART A. 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EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg Requirements in AIR Template Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission Provide a summary of discussions, methods used, locations, persons and organizations consulted, concerns raised, and extent to which information was incorporated in the design of the proposed Project and EIS, and efforts made to distribute project information 11.4 – Follow-up Program A Follow-up Program is designed to verify the accuracy of the effects assessment and to determine the effectiveness of the measures implemented to mitigate the adverse effects of the proposed Project The Follow-up Program will be designed to incorporate baseline data, compliance data, and real time data The Proponent will describe the reporting methods to be used, including frequency, methods and format The Follow-up Program will include a schedule indicating the frequency and duration of effects monitoring The description of the Follow-up Program will include any contingency procedures/plans or other adaptive management provisions as a means of addressing unforeseen effects or for correcting exceedances as required to comply or to conform to benchmarks, regulatory standards, or guidelines The Follow-up Program will also be designed to monitor the implementation of mitigation measures resulting from Aboriginal consultation, including: - verifying predictions of environmental effects with respect to Aboriginal peoples, as well as residual impacts that could not be addressed within the context of the EA - determining the effectiveness of mitigation measures as they relate to environmental effects with respect to Aboriginal peoples in order to modify or implement new measures where required - supporting the implementation of adaptive management measures to address previously unanticipated adverse environmental effects with respect to Aboriginal peoples or unanticipated adverse impacts on Aboriginal rights - verifying measures identified to prevent and mitigate potential adverse effects of the proposed Project on potential or established Aboriginal rights - providing information that can be used to improve and support future EAs and Aboriginal consultation processes 11.5 – Proponent Commitments Proponent commitments identified in the EIS, including environmental mitigation measures to address public and Aboriginal peoples concern, and Follow-up Program elements, may be considered for inclusion as conditions in the EA decision statement or as part of other compliance and enforcement mechanisms - Each commitment will be specific, achievable, measurable, and verifiable, and described in a manner that avoids ambiguity in intent, interpretation, and implementation 12 – Residual Effects 12.1 – Residual and Cumulative Environmental Effects 12.1.1 – Residual Environmental Effects After having established the technically and economically feasible mitigation measures, the EIS will present any residual environmental effects of the proposed Project on the biophysical and human environments after these mitigation measures have been taken into account - The residual effects, even if very small or deemed insignificant will be described Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO 26 July 2013) – Section 3.5 – Characterization of Residual Effects AIR VCs will be included in the Residual Effects section 12.1.2 – Cumulative Environmental Effects The Proponent will identify and assess the proposed Project’s cumulative effects The EIS will describe the analysis of the total cumulative effect on a VC over the life of the proposed Project, including the incremental contribution of all current and proposed physical activities, in addition to that of the proposed Project - The EIS will include different forms of effects (e.g., synergistic, additive, induced, spatial, or temporal) and identify impact pathways and trends Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO 26 July 2013) – Section 3.5.5 – Cumulative Effects Assessment AIR VCs will be included in the Cumulative Effects section 12.1.3 – Summary of Residual Environmental Effects The EIS will summarize the residual environmental effects (including cumulative environmental effects) identified in relation to the categories of environmental effects specified in Sections 10.1.2 and 10.1.3: - changes to components of the environment within federal jurisdiction - changes to the environment that would occur on federal or transboundary lands - changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions - effects of changes to the environment on Aboriginal peoples - effects of changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions 12.2 – Outstanding Aboriginal Issues This section will describe, from the perspective of the Proponent, the potential adverse impacts on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests that have not been fully mitigated as part of the EA and associated consultations with Aboriginal groups 12.3 – Outstanding Public Concerns This section will describe the outstanding public concerns in relation to the proposed Project that have not been resolved as a result of changes to the proposed Project, mitigation measures, or public consultation 13 – SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 27 Application Information Requirements PART A. 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EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg 13.1 – Significance of Adverse Environmental Effects Requirements in AIR Template Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO 26 July 2013) Section 3.5.2 – Likelihood Section 3.5.3 – Determination of Significance Section 3.5.4 – Confidence and Risk AIR VCs will be included in the Significance of Adverse Environmental Effects section PART D – CONCLUSIONS 19 – Summary of Residual Effects 20 – Summary of Mitigation Measures AIR VCs will be included in the Summary of Residual Environmental Effects section AIR VCs will be included in the Summary of Mitigation Measures 13.1.1 – Methodology This section will provide a detailed analysis of the significance of the residual environmental effects (including cumulative environmental effects) that are considered adverse The EIS will identify the criteria used to assign significance ratings to any predicted adverse effects The following elements should be used in reaching conclusions on the significance of residual effects: magnitude, geographic extent, duration and frequency, reversibility, ecological and social context, existence of environment standards, guidelines, or objectives for assessing the impact and likelihood 13.1.2 – Summary of Significant Adverse Environmental Effects In addition, the EIS will summarize the significant adverse environmental effects identified in relation to the categories of environmental effects specified in Sections 10.1.2 and 10.1.3: - changes to components of the environment within federal jurisdiction - changes to the environment that would occur on federal or transboundary lands - changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions - effects of changes to the environment on Aboriginal peoples - effects of changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions 14 – SUMMARY TABLES The EIS will contain a series of tables summarizing the following key information: - potential environmental effects (Section 10.1), adverse impacts on potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests (section 10.2), and public concerns (Section 10.3) - proposed mitigation measures and commitments (Section 11.5) by Proponent to address potential impacts on environment, (Section 11.1), Aboriginal rights (Section 11.2), public concerns (Section 11.3), and Follow-up Program (Section 11.4) - potential residual and cumulative environmental effects (Section 12.1) and the significance of the residual environmental effects (Section 13.1), outstanding Aboriginal issues (Section 12.2), and outstanding public concerns (Section 12.3) - comments from the public and responses - comments from Aboriginal groups and individuals and responses - relationship of the identified VCs (Section 7.1.1) to Aboriginal groups’ potential or established Aboriginal rights and related interests (Section 9.2) 21 – Conclusion The Proponent must commit to provide the following in the Application: A summary of the Proponent’s understanding of the BC EA process in promoting sustainable development while minimizing effect to environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health values A description of how the proposed project aligns with the goal of the BC EA process A statement of request for an EA Certificate for the proposed project and the need (if applicable) to successfully complete a federal EA and subsequent permitting/authorization processes prior to proceeding with proposed project construction, operation, and decommissioning. 15 – BENEFITS TO CANADIANS 15.1 – Changes to the Proposed Project Since Initially Proposed The EIS will include a summary of the changes that have been made to the proposed Project since originally proposed, including the benefits of these changes to the environment, Aboriginal peoples, and the public 15.2 – Benefits of the Proposed Project The EIS will include a section describing the predicted environmental, economic and social benefits of the proposed Project. This information will be considered in assessing the justifiability of the significant adverse environmental effects, if necessary Section 2.7 – Benefits of the Proposed Project The Proponent must provide the following in the Application: Initial capital construction cost estimates including: Breakdown of costs for the land, buildings, and equipment associated with the proposed Project Indicate the potential for use of local facilities and indicate if these are currently under-utilized Estimated operating costs over the life of the proposed Project (for land, buildings and equipment) including: Estimated annual operating costs (excluding labour) Indicate how the costs are measured (i.e., current dollar value or the use of Net Present Value) Costs for decommissioning, closure, abandonment, and reclamation Employment estimates including: Direct employment, stated in number of person years (PY)2 to be created by major job category (e.g., labour, management, or business services) during construction and operation, distinguishing among full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers Wage levels, by major job category, for the construction and operating periods Breakdown of the number of people that will be hired locally, provincially, nationally, or internationally Potential for the Proponent to use local human resources currently under-utilized Identification of any relevant employment policies/practices (e.g., Does the Proponent have a local hiring strategy?) 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EISg and AIR Concordance Requirements in EISg Requirements in AIR Template Additional requirements in the AIR that will be included in the Submission 16 – MONITORING PROGRAM AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS In the EIS, the Proponent will describe the monitoring activities at all stages of the proposed Project, the Proponent’s proposed commitment to implementing these activities and the resources provided for this purpose The program will need to provide the key information such as contacts, protocols, measured parameters, deadlines, intervention in case of non-compliance of legal requirements, and production of monitoring reports The finalization of a detailed monitoring program will occur through consultation with federal and provincial government agencies, Aboriginal groups, and public stakeholders - This may occur after the EA but will be consistent with the information presented in the EIS The major types of businesses/contractors, broken down at the local, provincial, and national level that will benefit from the overall proposed project Value of supply of service contracts expected for both the construction and operation phases of the proposed Project Information about a local purchasing strategy, if there is one Annual government revenues for the construction and operation phases of the proposed Project including local//municipal, regional district, provincial, and federal A statement of all assumptions and reference information sources for the above information Identification of proposed project contributions to community development 12 – Summary of Proposed Environmental and Operational Management Plans Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 29 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 4. Valued Components and Boundaries of Assessment 4.1 Purpose This section describes the selection process and rationale followed by PRLNG in developing a list of Candidate Valued Components (CVCs). The purpose is to propose a preliminary list of CVCs and Indicators as a starting point for consultation with First Nations, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders on the list of VCs that would be incorporated into the AIR and Submission. The federal EISg for the proposed Project presents in Section 9 a set of biophysical VCs that must be assessed at minimum, and those VCs will be included in the Submission. Though the EISg also addresses selection of VCs within the human environment, it is prescriptive only regarding minimum baseline information needs for identifying those VCs, and not regarding the VCs themselves. The objective is to reach a final list of VCs that: are representative of the environmental, social, economic, heritage, and health values held by First Nations, local communities, and society-at-large. provide a robust framework for assessing the effects of the proposed Project and frame the scope of the EA of the proposed Project. are important for making decisions about the proposed Project. The key to selecting robust and representative VCs is consultation with affected and interested First Nations and stakeholders. PRLNG sees this occurring as part of the formal EA process through dedicated meetings of the Working Group and feedback on the Draft AIR. PRLNG will, however, also undertake a concurrent program of Proponent initiated consultation activities focussed on VCs. 4.2 What Are Valued Components? Issues scoping is the process by which the effects analysis and the statement of significance of residual adverse effects is focussed on those components of the biophysical, social, and economic environment that are identified by First Nations, the public, scientists and other technical experts, and regulatory agencies as being important and having the most relevance to the decision-making process. It is neither practical nor achievable to conduct a detailed effects analysis on every aspect of the biophysical, social or economic environment of a project. This limitation is recognized in the EA process at both the federal and provincial levels through the process of issues scoping. Environmental assessment at the federal and provincial levels relies on a values-based framework for conducting a comprehensive assessment of potential effects, while making the process efficient and focussed. This framework relies on the use of VCs as a foundation for the assessment. Figure 5 is a diagram of how VCs fit into the EA process. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 30 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Valued Components are the components of the natural and human environment that: are considered by Aboriginal groups, the public, government agencies, scientists and technical specialists to have environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health importance. may be affected by a project’s activities. can serve as gauges of change in the natural and human environment. Figure 5. How Valued Components Fit into the EA Process 4.3 How Were the Candidate Valued Components and Indicators Selected? 4.3.1 Approach Objectives of the provincial EA process have been framed through the adoption of five pillars in the BCEAA: environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health values. PRLNG considers the term “environmental” to include all pillars, but in this case “environmental” refers specifically to the biophysical Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 31 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology environment. For any project, there is a more specific articulation of values under each of the five pillars that relate to potential interactions between the project and that pillar. Within each of those more specific values, there will be one or more VCs. For each VC there will be indicators, which are measurable criteria used to understand and evaluate the potential interaction between the project and the VC. It is the responsibility of the proponent, in consultation with Aboriginal groups, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders, to identify the values, VCs and indicators that will form the basis of the effects assessment. 4.3.2 Selection Process PRLNG’s approach to selecting the CVCs and Indicators is based on guidance provided by both the EAO and the CEA Agency, including the EAO Guideline for the Selection of Valued Components and Assessment of Potential Effects (EAO 2013). PRLNG followed a five-step process for selecting VCs and assessment indicators: Step 1: Define the Proposed Project Step 2: Conduct Issues Scoping and Derive a Set of Value Principles Step 3: Derive Candidate Valued Components Step 4: Define Boundaries of the Assessment Step 5: Select the Indicators for Each Valued Components 4.3.2.1 Step 1: Define the Proposed Project As a first step, it was important for those preparing the EA to understand the aspects of the proposed Project (activities, products, and decisions) during the different phases of the proposed Project (construction, operation, and decommissioning), and during different operating conditions (normal, upset, and emergency events), that could have an effect on any of the five pillars. This understanding was achieved by having the EA team work together with a multidisciplinary technical team to identify the proposed Project components, various physical works, and activities to be undertaken that would be part of the proposed Project, and asking questions to determine: land and resources that could be affected by the footprint of the activity materials, energy, and other resources that would be used potential emissions and discharges to air, water, or land that could occur wastes that would be generated economic benefits and opportunities that could be realized social effects on communities, access to services, accommodation, and recreation heritage effects on cultural resources, traditional activities, and traditional way of life health effects on people and their wellbeing As consultation with First Nations, local communities, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders took place over the last 22 months, the answers to these questions were updated to reflect the issues and concerns raised. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 32 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 4.3.2.2 Step 2: Conduct Issues Scoping and Derive a Set of Value Principles The issues and effects associated with the proposed Project identified in Step 1 served as a starting point for a more rigorous process of issues scoping that involved: reviewing reports and submissions from relevant past and current projects to identify the VCs and issues. compiling issues identified through engagement with First Nations, local communities, and public stakeholders. consulting with regulatory agencies. mapping issues and risk using the study team’s professional judgement. From these activities, PRLNG compiled project-specific value statements for each of the five pillars. The project specific values are identified in Table 4. 4.3.2.3 Step 3: Derive Candidate Valued Components For each value statement, a set of CVCs was derived. Selection of CVCs was based on the criteria in the EAO Guideline (EAO 2013): Relevant to one of the five pillars and clearly linked to the values reflected in the issues raised in respect of the project. Comprehensive in that, taken together, the VCs selected for an assessment should enable a full understanding of the important potential effects of the proposed Project. Representative of the important features of the natural and human environment likely to be affected by the project. Responsive to the potential effects of the project. Concise, so that the nature of the project-VC interaction and the resulting effect pathway can be clearly articulated and understood, and overlapping or redundant analysis is avoided. Also, as described in the EAO Guideline (EAO 2013), the list of CVCs was refined by asking three questions: Can the potential effects of the project on the VC be measured and monitored, or is the candidate VC better represented by another VC? Can the potential effects on the candidate VC be effectively considered within the assessment of another VC? Is information about the candidate VC needed to support the assessment of potential effects on another VC? Table 4 is the list of the CVCs and indicators, and includes the interaction with the proposed Project and the rationale for the selection of the proposed CVCs. This list of CVCs also includes all VCs required by the federal EISg. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 33 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 4.3.2.4 Step 4: Define Boundaries of the Assessment The scale of a project effect in space and time will vary based on the specific project activity and the VC being considered. Certain activities can have long-term consequences while others will be of short duration. Similarly, the effects of some activities may be limited to a small local geographical area where others may have regional or even wider effects. In addition, physical, biological, cultural, social, and economic properties respond to natural and human-induced disturbance at different spatial and temporal scales. For these reasons, an important aspect of scoping the EA is defining the temporal, spatial, administrative, and technical study boundaries for each VC or group of VCs. Temporal Boundaries The purpose of the temporal boundary is to identify when an effect may occur in relation to specific proposed Project activities. Temporal boundaries encompass those periods during which the VCs are likely to interact with, or be influenced by, the proposed Project. Temporal boundaries considered for an assessment can include the time associated with the life cycle of the proposed Project from initial construction, to operation, and then decommissioning and reclamation. Based on the current proposed Project schedule, the temporal boundaries for the effects assessment for the proposed Project phases are as follows: Construction will be approximately 60 months for Phase 1 (Trains 1 and 2) and 42 months for Phase 2 (Train 3). These phases may or may not overlap. Social and economic changes arising at the end of the construction phase will be considered as part of the Construction phase. Operational life is 30 years extendable up to another 30 years. Social and economic changes arising at the end of the Operations phase will be considered as part of the Operations phase. Decommissioning the Site, including related reclamation, is expected to take 24 months and be completed within the applicable lease period. Social and economic changes arising at the end of the Decommissioning phase will be considered as part of the Decommissioning phase. Spatial Boundaries Spatial boundaries for an assessment encompass areas within which the VCs are likely to interact with, or be influenced by, the proposed Project, and may extend well beyond the proposed Project footprint area. For example, assessment of effects on the workforce may require a more regional perspective, while effects on soils would more likely be limited to the immediate proposed Project footprint. Spatial boundaries may be physical (e.g., watersheds), biological (e.g., habitats), social (e.g., First Nations traditional territories) or political (e.g., municipalities). Spatial boundaries are typically expressed as a Local Study Area (LSA) and a Regional Study Area (RSA) specific to each discipline. The LSA is the area over which direct, project-specific effects might occur. The outer limit of the LSA, for each discipline, is established as the outward extent to which the influence of a stressor could be reasonably and practically detected. The RSA is a larger region surrounding the LSA, which serves to place the project-specific effects in a broader regional context. The effects of the proposed Project on VCs cannot be evaluated in most instances without an understanding of influences from other land uses and activities. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 34 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology The proposed LSAs and RSAs relative to the CVCs are defined in Table 5 and shown in Figures 8 to 15, at the end of this document. The criteria used by PRLNG to define the LSA for the CVCs involved selecting an area: within which project-specific effects on VCs could be assessed. of a size that lends itself to quantitative mapping and sampling at high intensity. Criteria for defining the RSAs involved selecting an area: relevant in the context of VC populations. with known land uses with effects that may interact with those of the proposed Project. defined by ecological boundaries of sufficient size for evaluation of the potential severity of project-specific effects in combination with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable effects (i.e., cumulative effects). within which relevant third party information is available. In some cases, the LSAs and RSAs for the CVCs have been combined into one LSA and RSA specific to the technical discipline as a whole and are defined as areas that comprise the LSA and RSA for all VCs within that discipline. For example, the Terrestrial Study Area includes Landforms and Soils VCs, Vegetation VCs, Birds VCs, Amphibians VCs, Bats VCs, and Large Mammals VCs. In other cases, VCs have been assigned individual study areas, for example, Marine Mammals. Administrative Boundaries Administrative boundaries refer to the effects of political, economic, or social boundaries on an EA. These may include existing datasets collected on the basis of regional and provincial boundaries that are not the same as the spatial boundaries of the selected VCs, and could affect the assessment of the potential effects. Administrative boundaries may not apply to every VC. Where administrative boundaries may affect the identification or assessment of potential effects, however, the nature of administrative boundaries and their effect on the assessment will be included in the Submission. Technical Boundaries Technical boundaries refer to potential limitations in the Proponent’s ability to predict effects of the proposed Project. Technical boundaries may not apply to every VC. Where technical boundaries may affect the identification or assessment of potential effects, however, the nature of the technical boundaries and their effect on the assessment will be included in the Submission. 4.3.2.5 Step 5: Select the Indicators for Each Valued Components Indicators are aspects of the VC that are used as a basis for understanding effects of the proposed Project on the integrity of the VC. Indicators were selected that are relevant, measurable, responsive, and predictable. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 35 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Indicators Interaction with the Proposed Project Rationale for VC Selection Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) Emissions of GHGs, consisting of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and any other substances regulated provincially or federally, relative to provincial and national levels, expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) Construction GHG emissions from electric power demand, operation of heavy equipment, road traffic, bulk cement plant operation, site clearing and grubbing, and marine vessels, including those shipping materials to the site Loss of carbon sinks due to site clearing Operation GHG emissions from power generation for LNG production and utilities, facility operations, flaring, fugitive emissions, marine vessel operations, carrier loading, and mobile equipment Decommissioning GHG emissions from heavy equipment, earthworks, road and marine traffic, and the demolition and disposal of demolished facility structures and equipment Air Quality Construction Levels of Criteria Air Contaminants (CACs): - Carbon monoxide (CO) CAC emissions from road traffic, construction equipment, tugs, and barges - Nitrous oxides (NOX, NO, NO2) PM releases from site clearing, road building, road traffic, and wind erosion of staging and - Sulphur oxides (SOX, including SO2 and H2S) stockpile areas - Total suspended particulates (TSP) VOC emissions from mobile equipment, diesel power generation, and marine vessels - particulate matter 10 micrometres or less in Operation diameter (PM10) CAC emissions from power generation, road traffic, LNG production, marine vessels, flaring, and - particulate matter 2.5 micrometres or less in fugitive emissions diameter (PM2.5) VOC emissions from mobile equipment, standby diesel power generation and marine vessels - Ozone (O3) releases of SOX and NOX could contribute to acidification of surrounding soils and freshwater Levels of hazardous air pollutants: bodies - Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Decommissioning - Ammonia (NH3) Acidic deposition and eutrophication (owing to CAC, VOC, and PM releases from heavy equipment, building demolition, earthworks, and road emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides) and marine traffic Sensory changes (smell and visual effects) in air quality Ecological: Air quality has intrinsic importance to the health and wellbeing of wildlife and vegetation, and air can be a key pathway for the transport of contaminants to the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Health: Air quality has intrinsic importance to the health and well-being of humans and air can be a key pathway for the transport of contaminants to the human environment. Regulatory: Air emissions are regulated federally and provincially. Groundwater Quantity and Quality Qualitative assessment of potential contamination from accidental releases Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Rationale for Exclusion: there is no direct interaction between proposed Project activities and groundwater (i.e., no water will be withdrawn) and groundwater in the area is not a source of drinking water contamination of groundwater from spills of chemicals and fuels from mobile and stationary equipment, and storage tanks at the facility and construction camp Groundwater is a key pathway of transport of contaminants to terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. The effects of potential groundwater contamination from accidental releases will be considered within the assessment of the Surface Water Quality VCs and Landforms and Soils VCs. Although groundwater has not been selected as a VC, it will be studied as part of the Site Assessment and as part of the Accidents or Malfunctions section of the EA. Surface water flow Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Rationale for Exclusion: runoff water from the facility or construction camp no proposed plans to use surface waters or to alter local hydrology Surface water is a key pathway of transport of contaminants to terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments. The potential effects on hydrology will be considered within the assessment of the Surface Water Quality VC and Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat VCs. Surface water quantity will be studied as part of the EA to help understand the aquatic ecosystem. Pillar: ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES Stable Climate Ecological: A stable climate is important to overall ecosystem quality and to other VCs. GHGs in the atmosphere are important for their role in regulating temperatures at the Earth’s surface, and are vital to human survival. Emissions of GHGs from the Project have the potential to affect climate change. Regulatory: GHG emissions are regulated federally and provincially. Clean Air Clean Water Surface Water Quantity Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 36 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Surface Water Quality Marine Freshwater Indicators Water chemistry parameters, including those listed in CCME and BCMOE water quality criteria for protection of aquatic ecosystems and drinking water Sensitivity of surface waters to acid deposition or eutrophication associated with emission of NOx and SOx Interaction with the Proposed Project Construction stormwater runoff from the construction areas at the site and construction camp treated sanitary sewage from the construction camp construction of the MOF and jetty, including dredging Construction and Operation propeller wash from marine vessels Construction and Decommissioning treated sanitary sewage from the construction camp Operation stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces at the site treated sanitary sewage from the facility release of SOX and NOX could contribute to acidification of surrounding freshwater bodies Decommissioning stormwater runoff from the decommissioning areas at the site and construction camp Rationale for VC Selection Ecological: Surface water quality has intrinsic importance to the health and wellbeing of fish, wildlife, and vegetation. Water can be a key pathway for the transport of contaminants to terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments. Health: Surface water quality has intrinsic importance to the health and well-being of humans. Water can be a key pathway for the transport of contaminants to the human environment. Regulatory: Water quality criteria are set federally and provincially. Biodiversity Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat Coho Cutthroat Trout Dolly Varden Char Intertidal and Subtidal Marine Habitat Eelgrass Brown Rockweed Bull Kelp Marsh Grass Presence and distribution of fish, including the identified VC species Quality and quantity of habitat for all sensitive parts of lifecycles Primary and secondary productivity of watercourses (benthic invertebrate community) Area of habitat types - substrate types - exposure to wave and tidal action Construction and Operation alteration of water quality from water discharges at the camp and from the Facility alteration of fish habitat within the proposed Project footprint alteration of fish habitat associated with the construction camp effects of the construction camp on integrity of riparian areas Decommissioning habitat gain from rehabilitation of streams at construction camp Construction habitat loss or alteration for construction of MOF and jetty and disposal of dredgeate sediment transport from construction of marine works habitat loss or disturbance during dredging of berthing areas and turning basins mechanical damage from propeller wash from marine vessels alteration of water quality from stormwater and wastewater discharges from construction activities invasive species introduction from hull fouling and ballast water Operation mechanical damage from propeller wash from marine vessels alteration of water quality from stormwater and sanitary sewer discharges habitat loss or disturbance during maintenance dredging lighting effects from the facility and marine vessels changes in currents and sediment transport from presence of marine works invasive species introduction from hull fouling and ballast water Decommissioning potential demolition of marine works, resulting in habitat gain within the footprint, but possible loss of three-dimensional substrates invasive species introduction from hull fouling and ballast water Ecological: Freshwater fish and fish habitat are key features of a naturally functioning freshwater ecosystem. Economic: Freshwater fish and fish habitat are important resources for commercial fishing. There is a commercial fishery in the region around the project site. This industry generates employment and income for local communities, including the processing sector. Social: Freshwater fish and fish habitat are important resources for recreational fishing. Heritage: Freshwater fish and fish habitat are important resources for traditional fishing. Regulatory: Freshwater fish and fish habitat are protected and managed by federal and provincial legislation. Ecological: Intertidal and subtidal marine habitat is important to overall marine ecosystem health. It provides food and habitat to marine fish and shellfish. Economic: Intertidal and subtidal marine habitat provides marine resources for commercial harvests. Social: Intertidal and subtidal marine habitat provides marine resources for recreational harvests. Heritage: Intertidal and subtidal marine habitat provides marine resources for traditional harvests. Regulatory: Marine fish habitat is protected by federal legislation. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 37 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Indicators Marine Fish and Shellfish and their Habitats Sockeye Pink Coho Chinook Chum Eulachon Halibut Herring Green Sturgeon (SARA Listed) Shrimps and Prawns Dungeness Crab Northern Abalone (SARA Listed) Marine Mammals Humpback Whale (SARA Listed) Killer Whale (SARA Listed) Harbour Seal Steller Sea Lion (SARA Listed) Harbour Porpoise (SARA Listed) Dall’s Porpoise Pacific White-sided Dolphin Landforms and Soils Landforms and Soils Quantity Rare or Endangered Landforms and Soils Soil Quality Vegetation Rare Plants that are VCs include, and may not be limited to: - Lesser Saltmarsh Sedge (Blue Listed) - Gmelin’s Sedge (Blue Listed) - Dixon’s Scarlet Paintbrush (Blue Listed) - Kamchatka Spikerush (Blue Listed) - Arctic Rush (Blue Listed) - Lettuce Lung Lichen (Blue Listed) - Bog Adder’s-mouth Orchid (Blue Listed) - Pohlia Moss (Blue Listed) Presence and distribution of fish and shellfish Quality and quantity of habitat, including light levels, for all sensitive parts of lifecycles Subsurface noise levels Interaction with the Proposed Project Construction habitat loss or alteration from construction of MOF and jetty and disposal of dredgeate noise, turbidity, and other disturbances from dredging of berthing areas and turning basins sediment transport from construction of marine works alteration of water quality from stormwater and wastewater discharges from construction activities Construction and Operation propeller wash and other disturbance effects from marine vessels changes in currents and sediment transport from presence of marine works light from the facility and marine vessels invasive species introduction from hull fouling and ballast water Operation alteration of water quality from stormwater and sanitary sewer discharges habitat loss or disturbance during maintenance dredging Decommissioning potential demolition of marine works, resulting in habitat gain within the footprint, but possible loss of three-dimensional substrates invasive species introduction from hull fouling and ballast water Rationale for VC Selection Ecological: Marine fish and shellfish are key features of a naturally functioning marine ecosystem. Economic: Marine fish and shellfish are important resources for commercial fishing. There is a commercial fishery in the region around the proposed Project site. This industry generates employment and income for local communities, including the processing sector. Social: Marine fish and shellfish are important resources for recreational fishing. Heritage: Marine fish and shellfish are important resources for traditional fishing. Eulachon is a fish species of significant cultural/ traditional use and value. Regulatory: Marine fish and shellfish are protected and managed by federal legislation. Presence and distribution of marine mammals Construction Quality and area of habitat, including light levels, noise and concussive effects of blasting and pile driving in the marine environment for all sensitive parts of lifecycles noise, turbidity, and other disturbances from dredging of berthing areas and turning basins and Subsurface noise levels disposal of dredgeate alteration of water quality from stormwater and wastewater discharges from construction activities Construction and Operation disturbance caused by presence of large vessels and near shore operations light from the facility and marine vessels Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning collisions with marine vessels disorientation, avoidance, and stress from sound generated from marine vessels Operation disturbance caused by presence of marine facilities disorientation, avoidance, and stress from sound generated from marine operations alteration of water quality from stormwater and sanitary sewer discharges Decommissioning effects of noise and turbidity during demolition of marine works presence of large vessels and near shore operations Ecological: Marine mammals are key features of a naturally functioning marine ecosystem. Economic: Marine mammals are an important tourism-related resource. Social: People hold existence values for these species. Heritage: Marine mammals are an important traditional resource. Regulatory: Marine mammals are protected and managed by federal legislation. Distribution and abundance of landform types and associated soils Change in availability of natural landforms and soils Sensitivity of soils to acidification from airborne contaminants Ecological: Landforms and soils provide the foundation for vegetation and wildlife habitat. The size and diversity of terrestrial ecosystems is directly related to the size and diversity of landforms and soils. Distribution and relative abundance of habitat suitable for rare plants Distribution and relative abundance of habitat suitable for rare ecological communities of conservation concern Distribution and relative abundance of wetlands Construction loss of landforms and soils within the footprint of the facility and construction camp potential for acid rock drainage and metal leaching from newly exposed rock Operation effects of air pollutants on soil chemistry, e.g., deposition of SOX or NOX that could alter soil pH Construction and Operation permanent loss of and changes to vegetation within the footprint of the facility and immediate surroundings change in the structure and composition of vegetation in the footprint of the construction camp effects of air pollutants on plants due to changes in soil chemistry, e.g., deposition of SOX or NOX that could alter soil pH indirect effects on vegetation from acidification Decommissioning positive effects anticipated from potential rehabilitation of habitat within the construction camp area Ecological: Vegetation is integral to a naturally functioning ecosystem, including the maintenance of biodiversity. Vegetation communities provide food and habitat for wildlife Heritage: Vegetation communities support traditional-use activities. Regulatory: Rare species and ecological communities are protected under federal and provincial legislation and are valued for their rarity or uniqueness or ecological importance. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 38 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Indicators Interaction with the Proposed Project Rationale for VC Selection - Alaska Holly Fern (Blue Listed) - Menzies’ Burnet (Blue Listed) - Brown’s Four-toothed Moss (Blue Listed) - Graceful Arrow-grass (Red Listed) Rare Ecological Communities that are VCs: - Sitka Sedge/ Peat – mosses (Red Listed) - Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce/ Skunk Cabbage (Blue Listed) - Western Hemlock – Sitka Spruce / Lanky Moss (Blue Listed) - Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce/ Devil’s club (Blue Listed) - Sitka Spruce/ False Lily-of-the-Valley (Red Listed) - Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce / Sword Fern (Blue Listed) Wetlands that are VCs: - Bogs - Swamps - Fens - Estuarine Meadows Birds Migratory Birds Listed and Iconic Birds: - Marbled Murrelet (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Great Blue Heron, ssp. fannini (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Northern Goshawk, ssp. laingi (SARA Listed and Red Listed) - Western Screech-Owl, ssp. kennicottii (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Ancient Murrelet (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Common Murre (Red Listed) - Bald Eagle - Surf Scoter (Blue Listed) - Short-billed Dowitcher (Blue Listed) - Cassin’s Auklet (Blue Listed) - Rhinoceros Auklet (Yellow Listed) - Western Grebe (Red Listed) Amphibians Western Toad (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) Area of effective habitat for each VC, including noise and light levels Area of effective habitat for the Western Toad Construction and Operation displacement from nesting, resting, feeding, and roosting habitat within the footprint of the facility and construction camp, including effects of noise habitat loss within the footprint of the facility and construction camp and changes in the immediate surroundings attraction to light sources, including the flares, at the facility and on marine vessels collision with the facility and marine vessels nest destruction or disruption/abandonment (e.g., Short-billed Dowitcher) Decommissioning positive effects anticipated from potential rehabilitation of habitat within the construction camp area Construction and Operation habitat loss within the footprint of the facility and construction camp and changes in the immediate surroundings habitat fragmentation mortality as a result of traffic incidents (road and rail) interference with movement caused by infrastructure and human disturbance Decommissioning potential rehabilitation of habitat within the construction camp area Ecological: Birds are key features of a naturally functioning ecosystem. Social: Migratory, listed and iconic birds within the proposed Project footprint have social value as they are valued for their rarity, uniqueness or ecological importance. Regulatory: Listed species and migratory species are protected by federal legislation. The Great Blue Heron, Northern Goshawk, Western Screech-Owl, and Bald Eagle area also protected under provincial legistlation. Ecological: Amphibians are key features of a naturally functioning ecosystem. Social: listed amphibians within the proposed Project footprint have social value as they are valued for their rarity, uniqueness, or ecological importance. Regulatory: This listed species is protected by federal and provincial legislation. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 39 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Bats Keen’s Long-eared Myotis (Red Listed) Little Brown Myotis Large Mammals Black Bear Grey Wolf Black-tailed Deer (Sitka subspecies) Indicators Interaction with the Proposed Project Area of effective habitat for these two bat species, including noise and light levels Construction and Operation Area of effective habitat for these large mammal species, including noise and light levels Construction and Operation habitat loss within the footprint of the facility and construction camp, and changes in the immediate surroundings, including effects of noise attraction to insects at the light sources at the facility, including the flares Decommissioning positive effects anticipated from potential rehabilitation of habitat within the construction camp area direct loss of habitat within the footprint of the facility and construction camp and changes in the immediate surroundings habitat fragmentation mortality from road and rail collisions increased wildlife-human conflict attraction to garbage displacement from habitat areas, including effects of noise Decommissioning positive effects anticipated from potential rehabilitation of habitat within the construction camp area Rationale for VC Selection Ecological: Bats are key features of a healthy functioning ecosystem. Social: Keen’s Long-Eared Myotis is Red listed and the Little Brown Myotis is Yellow listed in BC, and both species are valued for their rarity, uniqueness, or ecological importance. Regulatory: These species are protected under provincial legislation. Ecological: Large mammals are key features of a healthy functioning ecosystem. Social: People hold existence values for these species. Regulatory: Harvesting of large mammals is managed by the Province, and these species are also protected under provincial legislation. Pillar: ECONOMIC VALUES Robust and Diversified Local Economy Commercial and Guided Recreational Fishing Travel time to fishing grounds Ability to harvest in fishing grounds Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities Construction and Operation impedance caused by movement of ships, exclusion zones, and anchorage loss of fishing areas due to disposal at sea or footprint of marine facilities noise and visual effects from shipping activities and the plant may displace people to using different routes or areas Decommissioning possible impedance caused by movement of ships being used to transport materials from the site beneficial effects of improved access once complete Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning marine vessels associated with the Project could increase demand for fuelling, launch and mooring facilities and that could affect availability for marine users Tourism Availability and cost of hotel accommodation Appeal of tourist attractions to visitors Cost of air and ferry transportation for tourists Construction workers will have demand for accommodation, which will affect availability and cost for tourists increased demand for regional air and ferry transport may increase costs for tourists, and so decrease the desirability of visiting the area Operation visual, sound, and other effects of the proposed Project may reduce appeal of area to tourists more and better tourist facilities may develop as the local economy and regional access improve tourists may be attracted by facility increased demand for regional air and ferry transport may increase costs for tourists, and so decrease the desirability of visiting the area Decommissioning visual, sound, and other effects of decommissioning activities may reduce appeal of area to tourists beneficial effects on visual and acoustic quality Financial Strength of Local Businesses Availability and wage costs of labour Cost of goods and services Access to procurement opportunities for goods and services Construction and Operation increased demand for local workers may lead to competition for workers and wage inflation increased demand for local goods and services may lead to cost inflation increased demand for air transportation may lead to increased flight and ferry transport costs Decommissioning subject to the size of the workforce requirement, increased demand for local workers may lead to Economic: There is a commercial fishery in the region around the project site. This industry generates employment and income for local communities, including in the processing sector. There are also guided recreational fishing operators that take paying clients out for fishing trips on a commercial basis, with revenue made for these local business owners. Social: The commercial fishing industry is an important part of life for local communities. Economic: Tourism in the area includes sport fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, golfing, boating, and kayaking. A cruise ship terminal welcomes vacationers en route to Alaska. Tourism is an important contributor to the local economy, with 190,000 visitors generating direct revenue of $53 million during June, July, and August of 2007. Economic: Prince Rupert is home to many economic sectors, including transportation and logistics, forestry, fishing, tourism, service and retail. Business costs are currently lower than those in most cities in western Canada due to low costs of land, energy and living. 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Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Indicators Interaction with the Proposed Project competition for workers and wage inflation Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning direct and indirect procurement of goods and services. potential barriers to local procurement will affect the level of local content, and these will be considered in the assessment Financial Wellbeing of Local Residents Property Values Cost of living Employment levels for different job types Participation rates Distribution of employment opportunities Residential property price Construction and Operation the proposed Project will lead to higher direct and indirect employment and higher wages in the region potential barriers to local employment will affect the level of local content cost of living may increase as a result of competition for labour and goods and services direct and indirect demand for labour Decommissioning subject to the size of the workforce requirement, there may be pressure on wages and costs direct and indirect demand for labour Construction and Operation demographic change may result in increased demand for housing in Port Edward possible decrease in property values in Port Edward owing to perceived sound and visual effects of the proposed Project subject to the size of the workforce requirement, demographic change may affect demand for housing in Port Edward subject to the type and scale of sound and visual effects there may be lower demand for housing in areas that are affected Decommissioning possible increase in property values in Port Edward owing to perceived absence of sound and visual effects of the proposed Project demographic change may affect demand for housing in Port Edward Net Revenues for Governments Costs of key services Sources and levels of tax and pay-for-service revenues Construction and Operation the proposed Project will contribute to tax revenues to governments demographic change will lead to increased demand for, and cost of, public services demographic change will lead to increased tax revenues Decommissioning subject to size of workforce required, there may be changes in demand for public services and in the level of tax revenues Demographic change Construction and Operation Level of volunteerism Number of community groups and events the workforce requirements of the proposed Project will lead to demographic change, with an inmigration of workers and their families rapid demographic change and development can affect community cohesion Decommissioning subject to size of workforce required, there will be demographic change driven by in-migration of workers closure of facility may lead to out-migration Levels of violence and property crime Construction large levels of in-migration of people to local communities for proposed-Project-related employment (direct or indirect) can be associated with increased crime caused by, or against, those moving into the community Decommissioning subject to size of workforce required, there will be in-migration of workers who may be associated with increased crime caused by, or against, those moving into the community Rationale for VC Selection opportunities. Regulatory: Businesses are regulated by the provincial and federal governments. Economic: Prince Rupert currently has a lower cost of living due to low cost of housing and higher median household incomes compared to those in the province as a whole. Employment and income from job opportunities are important issues for local communities. Increased levels of employment can affect the standard of living of individuals, and can result in changes in communities directly affected by proposed Project activities. Financial wellbeing of local residents is an important issue for local communities. Regulatory: Employment is regulated by the provincial and federal governments Economic: Property values are an important aspect of the financial status of owners of property in Port Edward. In 2011, the average house value was $105,949, with average rent and mortgage payments lower than those in the province as a whole. Economic: Net revenues for governments are important for the provision and maintenance of infrastructure and services. Economic: High dollar value of investment in the proposed Project will lead to tax revenues for the province. Economic: Tax revenue from Ridley Island is an important part of the local government finances for Prince Rupert and Port Edward. Regulatory: Taxes are regulated by municipal, provincial, and federal governments. Pillar: SOCIAL VALUES Community Wellbeing Community Stability and Wellbeing Personal Security Social: The proposed Project has potential to substantially increase the population of Prince Rupert and Port Edward in a short period. Community stability is generally of public concern related to industrial development in proximity to communities. Social: Crime rates in the Prince Rupert and Port Edward area are high compared to provincial rates, with serious violent crime having increased in recent years. Personal security is generally of public concern related to industrial development in proximity to communities. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 41 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Indicators Interaction with the Proposed Project Rationale for VC Selection Social: The proposed Project will change the view of Ridley Island for residents of Port Edward. Community members may object to this change. Appearance of the facilities (LNG facility and camp) from key observation points Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Safe Road Transportation Road traffic levels Road closures and delays Frequency of traffic incidents Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning road vehicles taking materials and people to and from the LNG facility and camp location will use public roads and will interact with existing road traffic Safe Marine Transportation Marine traffic levels Interference with navigation Construction and Decommissioning Level of airport, rail, and ferry use Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Cost of air and ferry travel Road closures and delays demographic change as a result of the proposed Project will increase demand on air and ferry travel Social: Convenient transportation to move people and materials among local communities and onto Ridley Island will be required for the proposed Project. Existing air and ferry travellers may be concerned by any disruption to, or changes in, service levels resulting from increased use. Available Education Capacity Class sizes in local schools Enrollment of children in local schools Enrollment in post-secondary and adult education programs Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning demographic change as a result of the proposed Project will increase demand for school enrollment, which may affect the ability to enroll in local schools and lead to larger class sizes demand for post-secondary and adult education can also be affected by changes in population size Social: Available K to 12 school capacity is a VC of overall quality of life. Provision of schools is conditional on the population of children in a local area, and even small population changes can affect the sufficiency of existing capacity and service provision. Demand for post-secondary and adult education can also be affected by changes in population size. Health Service Capacity and Service Level Requirements Number of health care professionals (family physicians, hospital staff, dental, and mental health service providers) per capita Number of emergency and other hospital beds per capita Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning demographic change as a result of the proposed Project will increase demand for emergency and non-emergency medical services Social: Having available medical services is a VC of overall quality of life. Provision of medical services is conditional on population in the local area, and even small population changes can affect the sufficiency of existing capacity and service provision. Available Social Services Capacity of social services, including employment and training advisory services, child care, family counselling, and support services for vulnerable groups Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Social: Having available social services is a VC of overall quality of life. Population changes can affect the sufficiency of existing capacity and service provision. Level of usage of recreational facilities and sites Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Pleasing Views the proposed Project will be visible from Port Edward and the water and will change the existing view of Ridley Island construction and decommissioning of marine components of the project will create requirements to change current navigation practices marine traffic taking materials to and from the project site will interact with existing marine traffic lighting from the facility may affect visibility of existing navigational aids Operation long-term changes to navigational practices in vicinity of LNG facility as a result of jetty development and berthed LNG carriers increases in marine traffic from LNG carriers traveling to and from the LNG facility lighting from the facility may affect visibility of existing navigational aids Social: There is existing road traffic in the vicinity of the project site, with this traffic being for personal, recreational, and commercial purposes. Road users have concern about effects of increased road traffic for travel between Prince Rupert and Port Edward. Social: There is existing marine traffic in the vicinity of the project site, with this traffic being for personal or recreational purposes, economic activity, and traditional fishing. Marine users have concern that the marine infrastructure, lighting and extra marine traffic will create different navigational requirements and new hazards to safe navigation. Access to Community Services Convenient Transportation Available Recreation Sites and Services demographic change as a result of the proposed Project will increase demand for social services demographic change as a result of the proposed Project will increase demand for recreational facilities and key outdoor sites Available Emergency Response Services Capacity of ambulance, fire, police, and coastguard services (number of workers, capacity of equipment) Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Availability of different types of accommodation Cost of accommodation Construction and Operation increased demand for accommodation as a result of demographic change demographic change as a result of the proposed Project will increase demand for emergency response services any accidents related to the proposed Project will draw on emergency response services and this may affect availability to service other areas Social: Local residents value access to indoor recreational facilities and outdoor sites. Population change may increase demand for these services, which may limit access or lead to over-crowding which decreases the amenity value of the facilities or sites Social: Available emergency response services are a VC of overall quality of life. Population changes can affect the sufficiency of existing capacity and service provision. Secure Accommodation Available Accommodation Economic: The provision and cost of accommodations are affected by population changes. Low-income and vulnerable groups may be particularly vulnerable to changes in availability and price of housing. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 42 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Indicators Interaction with the Proposed Project Rationale for VC Selection Decommissioning subject to the size of the workforce requirement and provision for camp accommodation, there may be increased demand for local accommodation Recreational Opportunities on the Water Recreational Fishing Recreational Boating Travel time to fishing grounds Availability to catch fish in existing fishing grounds Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities Construction and Operation Accessibility of routes used for non-commercial small boat traffic Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities Construction and Operation impedance caused by movement of ships, exclusion zones, and anchorage noise, traffic, and visual effects from shipping activities and the plant may affect the experience of users of these areas, or displace people to using different routes or areas Decommissioning possible impedance caused by movement of ships being used to transport materials from the site beneficial effects of improved access once complete Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning marine vessels associated with the Project could increase demand for fuelling, launch and mooring facilities and that could affect availability for marine users Recorded archaeological sites Sites of historic importance Construction Accessibility of locations valued for cultural activities Level of disturbance to culturally important places Frequency and level of participation in cultural activities Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Travel time to traditional fishing grounds Ability to harvest in traditional fishing grounds Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities Construction and Operation impedance caused by movement of ships, exclusion zones, and anchorage loss of fishing areas due to disposal at sea or footprint of marine facilities Decommissioning possible impedance caused by movement of ships being used to transport materials from the site beneficial effects of improved access once complete Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning noise, traffic, and visual effects from shipping activities and the plant may affect the experience of users of these areas, or displace people to using different routes or areas marine vessels associated with the Project could increase demand for fuelling, launch and mooring facilities and that could affect availability for marine users Social: Recreational fishing is an important community activity in the area, with community members and tourists fishing for salmon, groundfish, shellfish, and invertebrates. Activities on and around Ridley Island have potential to interfere with recreational fishing in the area. Social: Non-commercial boating is an important community activity for recreational and personal reasons (e.g., visits to Prince Rupert for personal or family reasons), with the potential for this activity to be disrupted by vessel movements. Pillar: HERITAGE VALUES Preserved Cultural Resources Archaeological and Historic Places possible loss of archaeological sites and historic places within the proposed Project footprint vulnerability of archaeological sites and historic places in the vicinity of the proposed Project Operation continued vulnerability of archaeological sites and historic places in the vicinity of the proposed Project Heritage: Archaeological sites and historic places are important to First Nations as records of historical activity. Regulatory: Archaeological resources on provincial land are protected under provincial legislation, while those on federal land are managed under federal legislation. Maintain Traditional Activities and Traditional Way of Life Aboriginal Cultural Activities Access to Traditional Fishing Grounds possible impediments to reaching locations of cultural activities uptake of employment for the proposed Project may affect ability to engage in cultural activities and practices changes to visual or noise characteristics of culturally important areas increased access to locations used for cultural activities by the broader public impedance caused by movement of ships, exclusion zones, and anchorage loss of fishing areas due to disposal at sea or footprint of marine facilities noise and visual effects from shipping activities and the plant may affect the experience of users of these areas, or displace people to using different routes or areas Decommissioning possible impedance caused by movement of ships being used to transport materials from the site beneficial effects of improved access once complete Heritage: Traditional cultural activities and lifestyle are important for First Nations peoples, both on-reserve and outside reserve communities. Heritage: Harvesting, managing, processing, consuming, and trading fish and seafood has always been an important part of life and culture for First Nations with territory surrounding the proposed Project. First Nations in the area have a recorded history of using salmon, eulachon, halibut, and numerous other marine fish and mammals. Activities on and around Ridley Island have potential to interfere with traditional fishing in the area. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 43 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 4. Candidate Valued Components and Potential Interactions with the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Indicators Interaction with the Proposed Project Rationale for VC Selection Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning marine vessels associated with the Project could increase demand for fuelling, launch and mooring facilities and that could affect availability for marine users Traditional Hunting, Gathering, and Harvesting Areas Accessibility of land and shoreline resources currently used for traditional resource use Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Level of sound and visual change at sites used for traditional purposes Construction and Operation Levels of alcohol and drug abuse Key health outcomes (e.g., chronic disease, infectious disease) Health behaviours (e.g., nutrition indicators, physical activity) Levels of accidents and injuries Construction and Operation Contaminants of concern in air, water and in foods harvested and consumed by the local Aboriginal and non-aboriginal population Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning Lifestyle changes and stresses arising from changes in sound or visual effects and from demographic change Sound pressure levels measured in Leq and Ldn at sensitive receptors Nighttime light intensity at sensitive receptors Construction and Decommissioning possible loss of land and shoreline resources within the proposed Project footprint effects on resources from potential shoreline erosion caused by wake from LNG carriers and pilot boats changes to visual or noise characteristics of land used for traditional activity increased access to land used for traditional activity by the broader public Heritage: Traditional hunting and gathering are important traditional activities for First Nations in this area, with a recorded history of use. Hunted species include bear, deer, and elk. Heritage: First Nations may consider some locations that could be affected by the Project as having sacred values. Pillar: HEALTH VALUES Good Personal Health and Wellbeing Healthy Community Physical Health of Local Residents Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents the large construction workforce may affect the way-of-life of those employed by the proposed Project and of those in local communities who interact with proposed-Project workers health behaviours may change as a result of lifestyle and employment changes temporary workers may face health challenges or engage in different health behaviours during work on the project differences in population, traffic patterns and marine traffic may result in increased interactions between community members and the project components and its workforce, which may have implications for rates of injury changes in community population and housing may lead to changes in incidence of infectious disease Decommissioning subject to size of workforce required, there will be in-migration of workers that may affect lifestyle and behaviours in local communities CACs in air emissions from vehicles and equipment Operation CACs in water emissions Decommissioning CACs in air emissions from vehicles and equipment sound and light from the construction site, and presence of non-local people contributing to lifestyle changes and stress Operation sound and light from the facility and altered views contributing to stress Decommissioning beneficial effects of lower sound and light levels once complete Social: The proposed Project has potential to affect the size and composition of local communities, factors that have been linked to numerous adverse health effects related to other industrial developments. Health: Communities are frequently concerned about contaminants and emissions from major industrial projects within or nearby. Emissions from the facility on Ridley Island and vessel traffic have potential to lead to negative health outcomes for local residents, including any temporary workers. Health: Mental wellbeing of local residents is a public concern related to industrial development in proximity to communities. Activities associated with the proposed Project have potential to influence mental wellbeing through increased population and income, and changes to the physical environment. Health: Changes in lifestyle and physical environment can affect the mental wellbeing of temporary workers resident in camps or local communities. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 44 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 5. Spatial Boundaries for the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Table 5. Spatial Boundaries for the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Footprint LSA RSA Provincial/ National/International Pillar: ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES Stable Climate GHGs n/a n/a The RSA includes BC and Canada. Baseline data for meteorology will The spatial boundary is focus on information sources for Prince Rupert, Port Edward and a considered in the context of discussion of regional factors influencing local weather. provincial and national emissions of GHGs. It is not possible to assess the individual effect or cumulative effect of the proposed Project on atmospheric systems due to the global scale involved, including the uncertainty in apportioning the effects of the Project from other sources as causal factor contributing to global climate change. Therefore, a proxy for relative effect is used in comparing Project GHG emissions levels to other anthropogenic sources in order to ascertain degree of magnitude and whether it is within sector norms. This comparative method is consistent with guidance by the CEA Agency (2003). Clean Air Air Quality n/a A 15-km radius surrounding the proposed Project, which includes the industrial/commercial properties and nearest residential communities. This radius was chosen because modelling indicates that air quality effects from project emissions reach background levels within this distance. Preliminary modelling also shows that the proposed Project will not result in air quality effects that exceed current and proposed applicable ambient air quality standards, guidelines, or objectives within the LSA. (Figure 8) Owing to results of preliminary modelling, the LSA and RSA have been n/a defined as having the same geographical scope. To be consistent with a conservative approach, however, a modelling domain of 300 km E-W and 250 km N-S from the proposed Project location will be used. (Figure 8) Clean Water Surface Water Quality Marine Freshwater The physical area of the works and activities for the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Water bodies near, or immediately adjacent to the proposed The RSA will be defined based on acid deposition modelling to cover n/a LNG Plant site, and those associated with potential areas where it is predicted to occur. This RSA will be no larger than the construction camp locations, including watercourses on LSA for Air Quality. (Figure 9) Ridley Island, Kaien Island, and receiving waters immediately around Ridley Island. (Figure 9) Biodiversity Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat including: Coho Cutthroat Trout Dolly Varden Char The physical area of the works and activities for the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Freshwater bodies adjacent to the proposed footprint of the The RSA will be defined based on acid deposition modelling to cover n/a LNG Plant site and those associated with potential areas where it is predicted to occur. This RSA will be no larger than the construction camp locations, including watercourses on LSA for Air Quality. (Figure 9) Ridley Island and Kaien Island. (Figure 9) Intertidal and Subtidal Marine Habitat Eelgrass Brown Rockweed Bull Kelp Marsh Grass The physical area of the works and activities for Field programs focused on marine habitat within the marine Chatham Sound and the outer sections of the Skeena River Estuary. n/a the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction lease area, particularly near shore. (Figure 10) (Figure 10) camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Marine Fish and Shellfish and their Habitats Sockeye Pink Coho Chinook Chum Eulachon Halibut Herring Green Sturgeon (SARA Listed) Shrimps and Prawns Dungeness Crab Northern Abalone (SARA Listed) The physical area of the works and activities for Field programs focused on potential fish habitat within the Chatham Sound and the outer sections of the Skeena River Estuary. n/a the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction marine lease area, particularly near shore. (Figure 10) (Figure 10) camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Marine Mammals Humpback Whale (SARA Listed) Killer Whale (SARA Listed) Harbour Seal Steller Sea Lion (SARA Listed) The physical area of the works and activities for Chatham Sound (Figure 11) the facility, marine infrastructure, marine shipping and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Comprises shipping routes used by LNG vessels associated with the n/a proposed Project inside Canadian Waters (Figure 11). Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 45 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 5. Spatial Boundaries for the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Footprint LSA RSA Landforms and Soils Landforms and Soils Quantity Rare or Endangered Landforms and Soils Soil Quality The physical area of the works and activities for the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. The Terrestrial LSA begins just to the east of the “Tjunction” of Highway 16 and the main access road to Ridley Island. It straddles two access roads to the island and includes all of Ridley Island and the north side of Lelu Island (Figure 12). Vegetation Rare Plants that are VCs include, and may not be limited to: Lesser Saltmarsh Sedge (Blue Listed) Gmelin’s Sedge (Blue Listed) Dixon’s Scarlet Paintbrush (Blue Listed) Kamchatka Spikerush (Blue Listed) Arctic Rush (Blue Listed) Lettuce Lung Lichen (Blue Listed) Bog Adder’s-mouth Orchid (Blue Listed) Pohlia Moss (Blue Listed) Alaska Holly Fern (Blue Listed) Menzies’ Burnet (Blue Listed) Brown’s Four-toothed Moss (Blue Listed) Graceful Arrow-grass (Red Listed) Rare Ecological Communities that are VCs: Sitka Sedge/ Peat – mosses (Red Listed) Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce / Skunk Cabbage (Blue Listed) Western Hemlock – Sitka Spruce / Lanky Moss (Blue Listed) Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce / Devil’s club (Blue Listed) Sitka Spruce / False Lily-of-the-Valley (Red Listed) Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce / Sword Fern (Blue Listed) Wetlands that are VCs: Bogs Swamps Fens Estuarine Meadows The physical area of the works and activities for Terrestrial LSA (Figure 12) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Birds Migratory Birds Listed and Iconic Birds: Marbled Murrelet (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) Great Blue Heron, ssp. fannini (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) Northern Goshawk, ssp. laingi (SARA Listed and Red Listed) Western Screech-Owl (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) Ancient Murrelet (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) Common Murre (Red Listed) Bald Eagle Surf Scoter (Blue Listed) Short-billed Dowitcher (Blue Listed) Cassin’s Auklet (Blue Listed) Rhinoceros Auklet (Yellow Listed) Western Grebe (Red Listed) The physical area of the works and activities for Terrestrial LSA (Figure 12) and Marine Birds LSA (Figure Terrestrial RSA (Figure 12) and Marine Birds LSA (Figure 13) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction 13) camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Provincial/ National/International Harbour Porpoise (SARA Listed) Dall’s Porpoise Pacific White-sided Dolphin The Terrestrial RSA is encompassed by a boundary that begins at the n/a north end of Inverness Passage, extends across the Tsimpsean Peninsula to the east of Port Edward, then north of Prince Rupert up Tuck Inlet, and then south past Jap Point and Ryan Point to Ridley Island, and back to the head of Inverness Inlet (Figure 12). Terrestrial RSA (Figure 12) n/a n/a Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 46 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 5. Spatial Boundaries for the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Valued Component Footprint LSA RSA Provincial/ National/International Amphibians Western Toad (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) The physical area of the works and activities for Terrestrial LSA (Figure 12) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Terrestrial RSA (Figure 12) n/a Bats Keen’s Long-eared Myotis (Red Listed) Little Brown Myotis The physical area of the works and activities for Terrestrial LSA (Figure 12) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Terrestrial RSA (Figure 12) n/a Large Mammals Black Bear Grey Wolf Black-tailed Deer (Sitka subspecies) The physical area of the works and activities for Terrestrial LSA (Figure 12) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Potentially an area larger than the Terrestrial RSA based on home ranges n/a of species considered (Figure 12). Commercial and Guided Recreational Fishing The physical area of the works and activities for The Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) is defined as including: the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction The proposed Project footprint and immediate vicinity, camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed including residential areas in Port Edward. Project. The four nearest communities (Port Edward, Prince Rupert, Lax Kw’alaams, Metlakatla). Road infrastructure, including Ridley Island Road, plus all roads on Kaien Island / Prince Rupert and the Digby Island airport, plus associated ferries. The offshore area to Brown Passage, across which there are hypothetical effects on marine activity. The Socio-economic RSA is defined as including (Figure 14): Municipalities of Port Edward, Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Kitimat. Census subdivisions of Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Lax Kw’alaams 1, S1/2 Tsimpsean 2, Dolphin Island 1, Skeena-Queen Charlotte A, Skeena-Queen Charlotte C, Terrace, Kitimat, Kitselas 1, Kitsumkaylum 1, Kulkayu (Hartley Bay) 4, Kitasoo 1, Kitamaat 2, Kshish 4, Kulspai 6, Kitimat-Stikine C (Part 1), Kitimat-Stikine C (Part 2), and Kitimat-Stikine E. Regional Districts: include over 70% of the population of Skeena-Queen Charlotte and Kitimat-Stikine regional districts. Local Health Areas (LHA): Prince Rupert, Kitimat and parts of Terrace and Central Coast. Health Service Delivery Areas (HSDA): The RSA principally comprises part of the Northwest HSDA, with a small portion in the south being part of the North Shore / Coast Garibaldi HSDA. n/a Tourism The physical area of the works and activities for Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Financial Strength of Local Businesses n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Financial Wellbeing of Local Residents n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Property Values n/a District of Port Edward (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Net Revenues for Governments n/a Socio-economic LSA and communities within the City of Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) Prince Rupert, District of Port Edward and the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District. (Figure 14) Provincial and National Community Stability and Wellbeing n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Personal Security n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Pleasing Views n/a Key observation points from Port Edward plus the ferry and n/a cruise ship routes offshore Ridley Island n/a Safe Road Transportation n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Safe Marine Transportation n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Health Service Capacity and Service Level Requirements n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Available Social Services n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Pillar: ECONOMIC VALUES Robust and Diversified Local Economy Pillar: SOCIAL VALUES Community Wellbeing Access to Convenient Transportation Community Services Available Education Capacity Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 47 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 5. Spatial Boundaries for the Proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project Value Principle, “I Value…” Secure Accommodation Valued Component Footprint LSA RSA Provincial/ National/International Available Recreation Sites and Services n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Available Emergency Response Services n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Available Accommodation n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a The physical area of the works and activities for the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Land and Marine Use LSA, which is defined as reflecting any changes in biophysical resources that have socio-economic values, and so includes the combined outline of the LSAs for Marine, Freshwater, and Terrestrial VCs (Figure 15). Land and Marine Use RSA (Figure 15) includes a broader area of the n/a traditional territory of local First Nations, and the farther coastal mountain, shoreline, and marine environment areas that are used for their traditional and commercial resources. For administrative ease of definition, this area is aligned to boundaries of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte A and Skeena Queen Charlotte C census subdivisions. Recreational Recreational Fishing Opportunities on the Water Recreational Boating The physical area of the works and activities for Land and Marine Use LSA (Figure 15) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Land and Marine Use RSA (Figure 15) n/a Preserved Cultural Archaeological and Historic Places Resources The physical area of the works and activities for Footprint Only (Figure 3) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. n/a n/a Maintain Traditional Activities and Traditional Way of Life Aboriginal Cultural Activities The physical area of the works and activities for Land and Marine Use LSA (Figure 15) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Land and Marine Use RSA (Figure 15) n/a Access to Traditional Fishing Grounds The physical area of the works and activities for Land and Marine Use LSA (Figure 15) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Land and Marine Use RSA (Figure 15) n/a Traditional Hunting, Gathering and Harvesting Areas The physical area of the works and activities for Land and Marine Use LSA (Figure 15) the facility, marine infrastructure, and construction camp throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Land and Marine Use RSA (Figure 15) n/a Healthy Community n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Physical Health of Local Residents n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents n/a Socio-economic LSA (Figure 14) Socio-economic RSA (Figure 14) n/a Pillar: HERITAGE VALUES Pillar: HEALTH VALUES Good Personal Health and Wellbeing Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 48 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 5. Effects Assessment Steps As discussed in Section 4, the foundation of the EA at the federal and provincial levels is based on the use of VCs. The methodology that will be used to determine whether the proposed Project will have significant adverse environmental, social, economic, heritage, or health effects on the CVCs identified in Table 4 will include the following steps as shown in Figure 6: Step 1: Describe the existing baseline conditions Step 2: Identify effects of the proposed Project Step 3: Mitigate effects of the proposed Project Step 4: Determine residual effects Step 5: Characterize residual effects Step 6: Determine likelihood of residual effects Step 7: Determine significance of residual effects Step 8: Determine confidence and risk Step 9: Determine potential cumulative effects Step 10: Mitigate cumulative effects Step 11: Determine residual cumulative effects Step 12: Determine likelihood of residual cumulative effects Step 13: Determine significance of residual cumulative effects Step 14: Make Conclusions Figure 6. Steps to Determine Residual Project Effects and Cumulative Effects Source: Environmental Assessment Office 2013 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 49 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 5.1 Step 1 – Description of Baseline Conditions The Submission will provide detailed baseline information on each VC and the source of the information. Baseline information will describe the biophysical and human (economic, social, health, and heritage) environments, including their components, processes, and interrelations, and also including the variability (including natural and human-caused trends, such as climate change) in these components, processes, and interactions over time scales appropriate to the EA. Socio-economic information will be disaggregated (e.g., by sub-population, geographic area, or communities), where practicable. The baseline description will include results of biophysical field studies and primary research conducted prior to commencement of any construction activities. Results of biophysical field studies, consultation, and literature review will be used to characterize existing conditions resulting from historical and present activities in the local and regional study areas and will be compiled from a set of baseline technical reports listed below. This is a preliminary list and the titles and organization of the reports may change. Climate Air Quality Ambient Sound Landforms and Soils Vegetation Wildlife Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat Freshwater Benthos Hydrogeology Water Quality Marine Intertidal and Subtidal Marine Benthic Infauna Marine Mammals Marine Fish Marine Birds Archaeology Socio-economic The following data sources have also been used to inform further data collection and baseline information: review of published literature: - topographic maps, aerial photography, scientific papers, and reference books - municipal, provincial, and federal government maps and registries - reports, interactive website, guides, information letters, fact sheets, and databases (e.g., BC Conservation Data Centre) Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 50 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology results of engagement with Aboriginal communities, local communities and land users, landowners, local and regional governments, federal and provincial government agencies, and the general public available local information literature on comparable projects that can help inform the identification or characterisation of effects The standards and guidance used for the collection of information for the Submission are listed in Table 6. A preliminary list of technical references used is listed in the References Section below. A complete list of standards and guidance and technical reference sources will be cited in the Submission. Table 6. Standards and Guidance Discipline Study Atmospheric Climate Standards and Guidance Documents International The Copenhagen Accord (United Nations) Federal Environmental Protection Act (Environment Canada) Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions (Government of Canada 2007) Regulatory Framework for Industrial GHG Emissions (Environment Canada) Incorporating Climate Change Considerations in Environmental Assessments: General Guidance for Practitioners (Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Assessment 2003) Provincial Carbon Tax Act (BCMOE) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act (GGRTA) (BCMOE) Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Cap and Trade) Act (GGRA) (BCMOE) Reporting Regulation 376/2010 (under the GGRA) (BCMOE) Emission Offsets Regulation (under the GGRTA) Air Quality International USEPA 1-hour SO2 and NO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) (US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 50) WHO annual NO2 air quality standard and 24-hour SO2 air quality standard (WHO Air quality guidelines for particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide, Global update 2005) Federal National Air Quality Objectives (Environment Canada) Canada Wide Standards (CCME) Regulation for Prevention of Pollution from Ships and Dangerous Chemicals (SOR/2007-86); Division 6 AIR (International Maritime Organization) Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (Environment Canada) Provincial/Regional British Columbia Field Sampling Manual: 2003 – For Continuous Monitoring and the Collection of Air, Air-Emission, Water, Wastewater, Soil, Sediment, and Biological Samples (BCMOE, last updated March 2004) Flaring and Venting Reduction Guideline (BC Oil and Gas Commission 2013) Air Monitoring Directive (1989) and the 2006 Amendments to the Air Monitoring Directive (Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development) BC Air Quality Objectives and Standards (BCMOE 2009) Air Emissions Impact Assessment Technical Bulletin: Guidance for Conducting Environmental and Human Health Effects Assessments for Liquid Natural Gas Export Terminal Facilities (BCMOE 2013) Critical Loads Screening Chart draft (BCMOE 2013) Sound Federal and International ANSI S1.43-1997, ANSI S1.4, ANSI S1.4-1983 and ANSI S1.4A (ANSI) CAN/CSA-ISO 1996-1:05 (Standards Council of Canada and International Organization for Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 51 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Discipline Study Standards and Guidance Documents Standardization) International Standard ISO 1996-1:2003 (International Organization for Standardization) Useful Information for Environmental Assessments (Health Canada 2010) Provincial Noise Control Best Practices (British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission) Freshwater Marine Terrestrial Surface Water Quality Federal Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines (CCME 2007 and as updated from time to time) National Climate Data and Information Archive (Environment Canada 2012) Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (Health Canada 2012) Provincial Manual of BC Hydrometric Standards (RISC 2009) Approved Water Quality Guidelines (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wat/wq/wq_guidelines.html#approved) Compendium of forest hydrology and geomorphology in BC (Pike et al. 2010) Guidelines for Interpreting Water Quality Data (RISC 1998) Guidelines for Designing and Implementing a Water Quality Monitoring Program in BC (RISC 1998) British Columbia Field Sampling Manual: 2003 – For Continuous Monitoring and the Collection of Air, Air-Emission, Water, Wastewater, Soil, Sediment and Biological Samples (BCMOE, last updated March 2004) Drinking Water Protection Act (SBC 2001) Drinking Water Protection Regulation (B.C. Reg. 200/2003) Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat Provincial Reconnaissance Fish and Fish Habitat Inventory Standards and Procedures (RISC 2001) Site Card Field Guide (RISC 2008) Fish Collection Methods and Standards (RISC 1997) Marine Intertidal and Subtidal Habitat Federal DFO Marine Foreshore Environmental Assessment Procedures (2002) Marine Fish and Shellfish Fish Collection Methods and Standards (RISC 1997) Fisheries Techniques (Murphy and Willis 1996) Eulachon Embryonic Egg and Larval Outdrift Sampling Manual for Ocean and River Surveys (McCarter and Hay 2003) Marine Mammals Distance Software: design and analysis of distance sampling surveys for estimating population size (Thomas et al. 2010) Distance Sampling: Estimating abundance of biological populations (Buckland et al. 1993) Advanced Distance Sampling: Estimating abundance of biological populations (Buckland et al. 2004) Measuring and monitoring biological diversity – Standards and methods of mammals (Wilson et al. 1996) Quantitative Zoology (Simpson et al. 2003) Dredging and Dredgeate Disposal Federal Disposal at Sea Regulations (SOR/2001-275) Landforms, Soils and Vegetation Federal The Canadian soil information system (CanSIS) (Experts Committee on Soil Survey 1983) Provincial Field Manual for Describing Terrestrial Ecosystems (BCMOFR and BCMOE 2010) A Field Guide to Site Identification and Interpretation for the Prince Rupert Forest Region (Banner et al. 1993a) Terrain Classification System for BC (Howes and Kenk 1997) Wetlands of BC: A Guide to identification. (Mackenzie and Moran 2004) Air Emissions Impact Assessment Technical Bulletin: Guidance for Conducting Environmental and Human Health Effects Assessments for Liquid Natural Gas Export Terminal Facilities (BCMOE 2013) Critical Loads Screening Chart draft (BCMOE 2013) Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 52 Application Information Requirements PART B. 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Stahlecker 1993) Suggested Protocol for Conducting Northern Goshawk Surveys within Established and Unknown Goshawk Nest Areas (McClaren Undated) Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity. Standard Methods for Amphibians (Heyer et al. 1994) Sampling Amphibians in Lentic Habitats: Methods and Approaches for the Pacific Northwest (Olson et al. 1997) Standard Methods for Identifying and Ranking Nesting Habitat of Marbled Murrelets (Burger and Alan 2004) Ecological Risk Freshwater, Marine, and Terrestrial Ecological Risk Federal Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan: Ecological Risk Assessment Guidance (Environment Canada 2013) Provincial Contaminate Sites Regulation Technical Guidance 7 on Contaminated Sites: Supplemental Guidance for Risk Assessments. Version 3. (BC Ministry of Environment 2012) Human Health Human Health Risk Federal Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines (CCME 2010) Federal Contaminated Site Risk Assessment in Canada. 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Environmental Assessment Methodology Discipline Heritage Resources 1 Study Standards and Guidance Documents Archaeology Federal Government of Canada Archaeological Heritage Policy Framework (Canadian Heritage 1990) Parks Canada Guidelines for Management of Archaeological Resources (Parks Canada 2005a) Parks Canada Archaeological Recording Manual: Excavations and Surveys (Parks Canada 2005b) Parks Canada Cultural Resource Management Policy (Parks Canada undated) Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (specifically, Part 7 Section 163.[2]) Provincial Heritage Impact Assessment in British Columbia – Terms of Reference (Heritage Branch 2013) Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada – 2nd Edition (Parks Canada 2010) Heritage Conservation Act (RSBC 1996) Archaeological Impact Assessment Guidelines (Archaeology Branch 1989) Recording Petroglyphs policy (Archaeology Branch 1997) Recording of Culturally Modified Trees policy (Archaeology Branch 1996) Found Human Remains Policy (Archaeology Branch 1999) The Management of Heritage Trails in Provincial Forests policy (Archaeology Branch undated) Permits and Archaeological Site Boundaries Bulletin (Archaeology Branch 2005) Lumping and Splitting of Archaeological Site Boundaries bulletin(Archaeology Branch 2012) Recording Archaeological Study Areas bulletin (Archaeology Branch 2011) Enhanced Site Form Mapping Standards bulletin (Archaeology Branch 2008) Minimum Content and Format Requirements for Recording Archaeological Sites bulletin (Archaeology Branch 2007) Using the Archaeological Site Inventory Form and Detailed Data Table to Record CMT Features bulletin (Archaeology Branch 2006) Revised Interim Permit Reporting Procedures bulletin (Archaeology Branch undated) Standards for Electronic Submission of Permit Reports bulletin (Archaeology Branch undated) Historic Architectural Federal Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (MSSC 1996) The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (Government of Canada 2011) adapted to apply to all marine birds Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 54 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies PRLNG is aiming to implement Traditional Knowledge and Use Studies (TKUS) in co-operation with the Metlakatla, Lax Kw’alaams, Gitxaala, Kitselas, and Kitsumkalum First Nations. TKUS will be used to collect information on traditional and cultural activities that are undertaken within areas that may be affected by the proposed Project, and to collect traditional knowledge about resources that are present in these areas. The geographic scope of the TKUS will include Ridley Island, surrounding land areas (mainland east of Port Edward to Mt. Macdonald and Mt. Stewart, Digby Island, Kaien Island), and the study areas used for the marine VCs. TKUS will be based on use of archival information and on interviews with elders and other community members who use the land and water within the study area. PRLNG will provide full funding for the studies, and the studies will be implemented by the First Nation based on specifications agreed to between the First Nation and PRLNG. This information will be used to help inform the design of archival research and interview questions. Output from TKUS will be used to help inform project design and planning and will be used to inform the assessment of effects of the proposed Project on VCs. Subject to applicable confidentiality agreements, traditional knowledge that is conferred during these studies will be reported alongside the baseline study findings reported in the Submission, and ultimately used to inform the effects assessment for these VCs. It is PRLNG’s preference to support community-based traditional use studies for use in informing the assessment of effects. If TKUS cannot be successfully completed in time for the completion of the Submission, PRLNG will make use of the publically available records about traditional use in the study areas. Integration of Traditional Knowledge into the EA Traditional Knowledge (TK) information will help in understanding and in determining whether the right aspects of the VCs in question are being examined. Specific benefits to the Submission will include: knowledge about movements of animals that are important to First Nations, specific corridors used, and interactions among species. knowledge about the timing of animal activities (e.g., peak spawning time for fish species and factors influencing whale movements and arrival times). knowledge of interactions between VCs and their environment (e.g., food sources, rainfall, and lunar cycles). knowledge about locations and times important to Aboriginal peoples in pursuit of traditional practices other than harvesting. knowledge needed to develop culturally meaningful and appropriate mitigation. Much of the set of TK data will be qualitative and a challenge to integrate with scientific field data that we might use to characterize the current conditions of a VC, but TK will help us understand how the ecosystem works. During the effects assessment, criteria used to determine significance usually include qualitative aspects and value judgments compatible with the TK information. Available TK will help frame the value judgments used to determine significance of project effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 55 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 5.2 Step 2 – Identify Effects of the Proposed Project The effects assessment will follow the steps identified in Section 5, and will include the AIR VCs for each of the five pillars (environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health). Potential effects will be identified using existing professional knowledge and from literature review from within and outside Canada including findings from projects similar in nature and scope. A preliminary Project interaction matrix was used to identify potential effects of the proposed Project on identified VCs. Potential Project effects are identified in Table 4. This will be the basis for further discussion and feedback on potential effects from First Nations, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders as appropriate. The Submission will identify and analyze effects of the proposed Project during construction, operation, and decommissioning on each VC. The Indicators identified in Table 4 will be used as criteria for understanding and evaluating potential effects on each VC. Where social, economic, health, or heritage effects are identified as occurring disproportionally for one or more sub-population groups a description will be provided on how and why that group may be affected in a manner that is substantially different to the population as a whole. Mitigation measures that are designed to manage such disproportionate effects will be identified. If a Project-VC interaction is omitted from further analysis, the methods, criteria, maps, and rationale for this determination will be documented in the Submission. PRLNG will seek the views of the regulatory agencies on removing specific Project-VC interactions from the analysis before filing the Submission. 5.3 Step 3 – Mitigate Effects of the Proposed Project The Submission will describe the mitigation measures that PRLNG will undertake to address effects on VCs. The description of mitigation measures will include projections of the degree to which mitigation will address the adverse effects. Where possible, the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measure(s) will be expressed in terms of the expected change in the measurable indicators for the effect. PRLNG will develop mitigation measures following the mitigation hierarchy, a process that guides proponents toward limiting as far as possible the adverse effects of development. The mitigation hierarchy is described by the BCMOE (2012) in its draft Environmental Mitigation Procedures. Though the draft procedures are subject to change and the document does not reflect a position or decision of government, it sets out a generally accepted and logical framework that represents consensus of regulators and other professionals. The steps in the mitigation hierarchy are: Step 1: Avoid – The first step is to take measures to avoid conditions that would cause adverse effects in the first place. Avoidance measures include mitigation by design (using alternative technology or undertaking the activity by alternate means), careful spatial placement of elements of infrastructure, or modifying timing of the activities to eliminate effects. Step 2: Minimize – The second step is to implement measures that reduce the duration, intensity, and extent of effects that cannot be avoided. Minimization measures can include pollution control technologies, implementing best management practices, careful spatial placement of elements of infrastructure, and prudent timing of activities. Step 3: Restore Onsite – Where effects cannot be completely avoided or minimized the third step is to implement some form of restoration or rehabilitation onsite. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 56 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Step 4: Offset or Compensate – Where effects cannot be avoided, minimised, or rehabilitated or restored, offset measures will be considered. Offsets can take the form of: 1) conservation mechanisms and biodiversity offsets, including habitat compensation; and 2) financial compensation mechanisms. 5.4 Step 4 – Determine Residual Effects Residual effects are effects of the proposed Project that remain after mitigation measures have been taken into account. The Submission will present any residual effects of the proposed Project. All residual effects, even if very small, will be described. 5.5 Step 5 – Characterize Residual Effects This section of the Submission will provide a detailed analysis of the significance of the residual effects. The Submission will describe the criteria used to assign significance ratings to any predicted residual effects. The following factors will be used to assess the significance of residual effects: Magnitude, the degree or severity of the effect. Low-magnitude effects may have no adverse impact, while high-magnitude effects may have appreciable adverse impact. Geographic Extent, the spatial extent of changes that result from the residual effect. The geographic extent can be local or regional. Local effects may have a lower impact than regional effects. Duration and Frequency, the length of time the effect lasts and how often the effect occurs. The duration of an effect can be short-term or long-term. The frequency of an effect can vary from low to high. Short-term or infrequent effects may have lower impacts than long-term or frequent effects. Reversibility, the degree to which the effect is not permanent, enabling a return to baseline state. Effects can be reversible or permanent. Reversible effects may have lower impact than irreversible or permanent effects. Ecological and Social Context, the adaptability of the biophysical and human environment to change. For example, effects may have a greater impact if they occur in areas that are ecologically sensitive, with little resilience to imposed stresses. In assessing significance against these criteria the Submission will, where possible, employ relevant existing regulatory documents, environmental standards, guidelines, or objectives, such as prescribed maximum levels of emissions or discharges of specific hazardous agents into the environment. Where residual effects cannot be fully characterized using predictive models, standards, or directly relevant case studies, limitations of the analysis will be described in the Submission. The Submission will explain the assumptions, definitions and limits to these criteria. 5.6 Step 6 – Determine Likelihood of Residual Effects Likelihood is the level of probability a residual effect will occur. Where residual effects are identified, the Submission will determine the likelihood that they will occur, and describe the degree of scientific uncertainty related to the data and methods used in the analysis. Quantitative and qualitative terms, such Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 57 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology as “low”, “moderate”, or “high” probability, will be clearly defined. Where possible, the determination of likelihood will draw on available published data and applicable First Nations and local knowledge. 5.7 Step 7 – Determine Significance of Residual Effects The Submission will clearly state the applicable quantitative or qualitative threshold of significance for each VC to provide a transparent and credible basis for the determination of whether a potential residual effect to a VC is expected to be significant. A conclusion of significance of the residual effect will be determined for each VC. This conclusion will include a description of how the likelihood of a residual effect was considered in the determination of significance. 5.8 Step 8 – Determine Confidence and Risk Once a residual effect prediction has been described in terms of significance and likelihood, the Submission will describe the level of confidence in each prediction. The Submission will also describe any measures to reduce uncertainty through monitoring or other follow-up programs. Additional risk analysis may be required to fully characterize the potential risk associated with uncertain outcomes, particularly if there is a high degree of uncertainty with the possibility of a significant adverse effect, and when follow-up programs may not be considered sufficient to manage the potential risk. In such a situation, the Submission will present the findings of any risk analyses deemed necessary, and will describe the range of likely, plausible and possible outcomes in terms of potential significance and likelihood. 5.9 Step 9 – Assess Cumulative Effects Step 9 is the Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA). Cumulative effects are the likely residual effects associated with the proposed Project combined with known residual effects associated with previous developments, existing activities, and reasonably foreseeable future developments that are considered likely to occur. The Submission will identify and assess cumulative effects on all VCs with which interactions may occur. Assessment of cumulative effects considers all residual effects of the proposed Project, not only those considered significant: residual effects deemed insignificant for the proposed Project may become significant when examined cumulatively. Relevance of cumulative effects is, therefore, based on the extent to which residual effects of past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects or activities may combine with residual effects of the proposed Project to increase their level of significance. The Submission will describe the analysis of cumulative effects on each VC over the life of the proposed Project, including the incremental contributions of all other relevant physical activities. The Submission will include different forms of effects (e.g., synergistic, additive, induced, spatial, and temporal) and will also identify impact pathways and trends. The Submission will describe the methodology and rationale used to identify other developments that may lead to cumulative effects in concert with potential residual effects of the proposed Project. PRLNG has derived a proposed Project Inclusion List that identifies other projects to be considered in the CEA, based on a set of clear criteria described below and on guidance from both the CEA Agency and the Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 58 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology EAO. In accordance with agency guidance, candidate projects were broadly defined as past and existing developments, and reasonably foreseeable proposed or approved projects. 5.9.1 Steps in Developing the Project Inclusion List Figure 7 provides the steps PRLNG undertook in developing the proposed Project Inclusion List. Figure 7. Steps in Developing the Project Inclusion List Steps in Figure 7 are discussed in more detail below. Table 7 provides the criteria used for ranking the level of certainty in Step 3. Table 8 is the final Project Inclusion List. Step 1: Establish the Geographic Area The geographic search area for candidate projects on the proposed project inclusion list was the North Coast and Nechako development regions, encompassing an area that extends south and west as far as Haida Gwaii, east to a point 40 km west of Prince George, and north to the Alaska border (delineated in the BC Major Projects Inventory; BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training 2013). This area represents an area larger than the RSAs for all CVCs. The North Coast Development Region comprises Kitimat-Stikine and Skeena-Queen Charlotte regional districts, and the Nechako Development Region comprises the Bulkley-Nechako and Stikine regional districts. Though this area is larger than is likely necessary for assessing cumulative effects of the proposed Project, PRLNG wished to ensure that it identified all projects important for inclusion in the CEA of any VC or group of VCs. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 59 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Step 2: Identify Candidate Projects Step 2 was to identify a candidate list of other projects and activities; these are identified in Appendix A. The candidate list of projects and activities were identified from the Major Projects Inventory, within the sections for the North Coast and Nechako development regions (BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training 2013). Additional projects were identified through the websites Invest in Northwest BC (Northern Development Initiative Trust 2013), the Terrace Economic Development Authority (2011), EAO Project Information Centre (2013) and Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry (CEA Agency 2013). Projects listed in Appendix A are grouped by location and sorted by approximate distance from the Prince Rupert and Port Edward area. After the candidate list of past, existing, and reasonably foreseeable proposed or approved projects was identified within a broad geographic area, the proposed shorter Project Inclusion List (Table 8) was developed on the basis of three criteria: Certainty, Availability of Information, and Overlap of VCs. Step 3: Evaluate Certainty Projects on the Project Inclusion List are either in operation, have ceased operations, or have associated with them a moderate to high level of certainty that they will be developed and become operational during the timeframe of the proposed PRLNG Project. Projects of moderate certainty are considered “reasonably foreseeable, but it is recognized that not all projects that are announced or in the EA process are progressed. Each project has been ranked, based on a qualitative assessment of the likelihood of it proceeding, in accordance with ranking definitions provided in Table 7. Table 7. Levels of Certainty of Other Projects Rank Definition Description 1 Operational or at the commissioning stage. The project exists contemporaneously. 2 No longer operational. The project is not operational but its past environmental effects are demonstrable and relevant. Further environmental effects are not included in the CEA as revival of the project during the relevant timeline is not reasonably foreseeable. 3 Construction has commenced or been announced. The project will very likely enter operations during the relevant timeline. 4 EA Certificate has been granted or federal EA Decision has been made. The project is reasonably foreseeable. There is strong will on the part of the proponent. The project has regulatory support. A decision on whether to proceed may not yet have been made. 5 EA process is underway. The project is reasonably foreseeable. There is strong will on the part of the proponent. Regulatory support has not been demonstrated. Project effects may not yet have been evaluated. First Nations and public engagement and consultation processes have not been completed. 6 Formally announced but EA process not commenced. The project is reasonably foreseeable but the location and timeline may remain uncertain. The proponent has a conceptual plan and may be seeking capital. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 60 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Rank Definition Description 7 Formally put on hold. The proponent has decided, at some point during the planning and approvals stages, not to proceed. The project is not reasonably foreseeable, as it is not known whether the project would be revived during the relevant timeline. 8 Formally discontinued or highly speculative. The proponent has cancelled a project previously announced, or a project remains undefined and conceptual. The project is not reasonably foreseeable. Step 4: Determine Availability of Information Cumulative effects assessment must be based on sound data and information to enable both robust quantitative evaluation and sound qualitative evaluation. With reference to Table 7, information available for projects ranked “1” through “4” would very likely be sufficient for CEA purposes, provided it were in the public domain or could otherwise be obtained from the owner. Such information would originate from baseline studies, effects assessments, and monitoring requirements. Data and information on projects ranked “5” might become increasingly available as studies progress during the relevant timeline of the PRLNG EA, and may prove sufficient. Proxy data related to similar past or existing projects, or from accepted institutional databases or peer-reviewed sources, may be used to supplement project-specific information for projects ranked “1” through “5”. PRLNG will provide clear justification for use of proxy data. If there are other compelling reasons to include in the CEA a project ranked “6” in certainty, all or most information would, by necessity, be from proxy sources. In this case, results of the CEA would be highly reliant on professional judgement. Such a project may be considered for the CEA if projected effects on certain VCs were of high public concern. Step 5: Identify Overlap of Valued Components Past, existing and proposed projects on the Project Inclusion List must have residual effects on VCs that are coincident with residual effects of the proposed PRLNG Project, either spatially or temporally, or both. As such, listed projects are located geographically within the largest RSA among those of the VCs for the PRLNG EA, which is the RSA for Socio-economic VCs. The CEA will evaluate residual effects on any given VC only where and when overlaps are anticipated with the associated LSA or RSA. Accordingly, for any listed project, the range of residual effects considered cumulatively with those of the PRLNG will vary with the number of overlapping study areas. For example, biophysical effects of some projects may be relevant while other effects of those same projects may not. Table 8 identifies anticipated overlaps in residual effects of the proposed PRLNG Project and those of projects on the Project Inclusion List. Step 6: Eliminate Discontinued or Speculative Projects The first set of projects that were eliminated from the candidate list consisted of those that have been discontinued or that are considered speculative. Step 7: Eliminate Projects that are On Hold The second set of projects that were eliminated from the list consisted of those that have been placed on hold by the proponent. Step 8: Eliminate Candidates with No Coincident Residual Effects The final set of projects that were eliminated from the list consisted of ones with no coincident residual effects. Those projects have no LSAs or RSAs overlapping those of the proposed PRLNG Project. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 61 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 5.9.2 CEAA 2012 Guidance for Project Inclusion An “Operational Policy Statement, Assessing Cumulative Environmental Effects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012” (the OPS) was issued in May 2013 (CEA Agency 2013). The OPS is intended to be used in conjunction with other CEA Agency guidance and instruments to inform preparation of the EIS Guidelines and the EIS for a designated project. The OPS states that the CEA “should consider those VCs for which residual environmental effects are predicted after consideration of mitigation measures, regardless of whether those residual environmental effects are predicted to be significant.” Further, the CEA “must consider other physical activities that have been carried out up to the time of the analysis or will be carried out in the future, provided that these physical activities are likely to impact the same VCs that would be affected by residual environmental effects of the designated project.” The spatial and temporal boundaries of the CEA are to be clearly identified and justified, and be set in accordance with any direction provided by the responsible authority. The OPS states, “To consider the environmental effects of current and future physical activities, the spatial boundaries need to encompass the potential environmental effects of the selected VC of the designated project in combination with other physical activities that have been or will be carried out. Temporal boundaries for assessing a selected VC should take into account future physical activities that are certain and reasonably foreseeable, and the degree to which the environmental effects of these physical activities will overlap those predicted from the designated project.” The CEA must include future physical activities that are certain and should generally include physical activities that are “reasonably foreseeable”. The OPS provides the following definitions: Certain: the physical activity will proceed or there is a high probability that the physical activity will proceed, e.g., the proponent has received the necessary authorizations or is in the process of obtaining those authorizations. Reasonably Foreseeable: the physical activity is expected to proceed, e.g., the proponent has publicly disclosed its intention to seek the necessary EA or other authorizations to proceed. 5.9.3 EAO Guidance for Project Inclusion A publication from the EAO, the Environmental Assessment Office User Guide (BC EAO 2011), also provides guidance on project inclusion for CEA. It states, “Cumulative impacts are likely impacts from a reviewable project, combined with the impacts from prior development, existing activities; and, reasonably foreseeable future development that is sufficiently certain to proceed.” The EAO considers the following to be sources of information: approved land-use plans that designate the most appropriate activities on the land base (e.g., land and resource management plans, air shed plans, and watershed management plans) comprehensive baseline studies that set out the current conditions and thereby factor in effects of prior development potential overlapping impacts that may be occurring due to other developments, even if not directly related to the proposed projects future developments that are reasonably foreseeable and that there is sufficiently certainty will proceed Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 62 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 5.9.4 Project Inclusion List Table 8, the Project Inclusion List, provides a list of projects identified that are both certain or reasonably foreseeable and have potential to have residual environmental effects that coincide with those of the proposed Project. As described above, the candidate list that includes projects considered to have no coincident effects is provided in Appendix A. We recognize that additional projects are being contemplated for sites along the BC coast, including other LNG production and shipping facilities. The most recent available public information on the Major Projects Inventory will be reviewed to verify the status of the projects already listed and to check for additional projects with sufficient information to consider for their potential cumulative effects. New reasonably foreseeable projects will be discussed with the BC EAO and CEA Agency to determine if inclusion is required. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 63 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 8. Project Inclusion List for the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Table 8. Project Inclusion List for the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Projects to be Considered for Cumulative Effects Project Name Location Regional or Local Study Areas with Potentially Overlapping Residual Effects Surface Water, Freshwater Fish, & Fish Habitat Air Certainty Rank Type Status LSA RSA LSA X X X X X RSA Environmental VCs Economic, Social, & Health VCs Social & Heritage VCs Intertidal & Subtidal Marine Habitat, Marine Fish & Shellfish VCs within: Socioeconomic VCs within: Land & Marine Use Healthy Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents LSA LSA LSA LSA RSA Marine Mammals VCs within: Terrestrial RSA LSA RSA RSA Health VCs LSA RSA LSA RSA X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Ridley Island Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) Ridley Island Prince Rupert Grain Terminal (PRG) Ridley Island Ridley Island Log Sort Ridley Island Ridley Terminals Inc. Expansion (RTI) Ridley Island Canpotex Potash Export Terminal Ridley Island Ridley Island Road, Rail, and Utility Corridor Ridley Island Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project Northeast BC to Ridley Island 1 marine trans-shipment terminal, coal and other bulk commodities operating 1 marine trans-shipment terminal, grain operating log sort and storage yard no longer operating 3 expansion of marine transshipment terminal, coal and other bulk commodities under construction 4 marine trans-shipment terminal, potash approved 3 road, rail, and utility infrastructure to service marine terminals under construction natural gas pipeline EA underway 2 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prince Rupert/ Port Edward Area Fairview Container Terminal Prince Rupert 1 shipping terminal operating X X X X X Northland Cruise Terminal Prince Rupert 1 cruise ship terminal operating X X X X X Atlin Cruise Terminal Prince Rupert 1 cruise ship terminal operating X X X X X X X BC Ferries Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal Prince Rupert ferry terminal operating X X X X X X X CN Rail Line Prince Rupert and Port Edward freight and VIA passenger rail line operating X X Fairview Terminal Expansion Prince Rupert expansion of container terminal under construction X X X X X X X X X Westview Pellet Terminal Prince Rupert marine terminal, wood pellets under construction X X X X X X X X X Prince Rupert Airport Digby Island 1 airport operating X X Pacific Northwest LNG Lelu Island 5 LNG plant, terminal and pipeline EA underway X X X X X X X X Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project Fort St. John to Port Edward (Lelu Island) 5 natural gas pipeline for Pacific Northwest LNG EA underway X X X X X Mount Hays Wind Farm Kaien Island, Prince Rupert area 6 wind farm announced X X X X X Smith Island LNG Smith Island or Porcher Island 6 LNG plant and terminal announced X X X 1 1 3 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 64 RSA Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 8. Project Inclusion List for the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Projects to be Considered for Cumulative Effects Project Name Location Regional or Local Study Areas with Potentially Overlapping Residual Effects Air Certainty Rank Type Status Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo) Seaport Terminal Watson Island, Port Edward Area trans-loading facilities, cold storage, warehousing announced 6 North Coast Wind Power Project Prince Rupert area 6 wind farm announced Tsimshian Peninsula Project / Tuck Inlet Road Prince Rupert area bridges to link Kaien Island, Digby Island, and the Tsimshian Peninsula announced 6 Skeena Cellulose Pulp Mill Watson Island, Port Edward area bleached kraft pulp mill no longer operating 2 Surface Water, Freshwater Fish, & Fish Habitat LSA RSA X X LSA RSA Environmental VCs Economic, Social, & Health VCs Social & Heritage VCs Intertidal & Subtidal Marine Habitat, Marine Fish & Shellfish VCs within: Socioeconomic VCs within: Land & Marine Use Healthy Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents LSA LSA LSA LSA RSA Marine Mammals LSA RSA VCs within: Terrestrial LSA RSA X X LSA RSA X X X X RSA Health VCs RSA X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Kitimat Area Kitimat LNG Terminal Kitimat 3 LNG plant and terminal under construction Northern Gateway Condensate Pipeline Edmonton to Kitimat 5 pipeline for condensate EA underway Northern Gateway Crude Oil Pipeline Edmonton to Kitimat 5 pipeline for crude oil EA underway Douglas Channel Energy Project Kitimat 4 LNG plant and terminal approved Sandhill Aggregate Processing and Export Terminal Kitimat area 6 sand, rock, and gravel processing and deep-sea export terminal announced LNG Canada Facility Kitimat 5 LNG plant and terminal EA underway Break-Bulk Port Facility Kitimat 6 break-bulk port for noncontainerized products announced gold mine announced terminal expansion announced mineral concentrates and log export facility expansion announced Offshore & Haida Gwaii Harmony Gold Mine Graham Island, Haida Gwaii 6 X X Stewart Area and North Stewart Bulk Terminals Stewart, about 180 km N of Prince Rupert 6 Port of Stewart Expansion Stewart, about 185 km N of Prince Rupert 6 X X X X X X Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 65 RSA Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 5.10 Step 10 – Mitigate Cumulative Effects The Submission will describe the mitigation measures that PRLNG will undertake to address cumulative effects on VCs. The description of mitigation measures will include projections of the degree to which mitigation will address the adverse effects. Where possible, the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measure(s) will be expressed as the expected change in the measurable indicators for the effect. PRLNG will develop mitigation measures following the mitigation hierarchy identified in Effects Assessment Step 3 above. 5.11 Step 11 – Determine Residual Cumulative Effects Residual cumulative effects are cumulative effects of the proposed Project that interact in combination with those of other projects that remain after mitigation measures have been taken into account. The Submission will present any residual cumulative effects of the proposed Project. All residual cumulative effects, even if very small, will be described. 5.12 Step 12 – Determine Likelihood of Residual Cumulative Effects Likelihood is the level of probability that a residual effect will occur. Where residual cumulative effects are identified, the Submission will determine the likelihood that they will occur, and describe the degree of scientific uncertainty related to the data and methods used in the analysis. Quantitative and qualitative terms, such as “low”, “moderate”, or “high” probability, will be clearly defined. Where possible, the determination of likelihood will draw on available published data and applicable First Nations and local knowledge. 5.13 Step 13 – Determine Significance of Likely Residual Cumulative Effects This section of the Submission will provide a detailed analysis of the significance of the residual cumulative effects. The Submission will describe the criteria used to assign significance ratings to any predicted residual cumulative effects. The significance criteria identified in Effects Assessment Step 7 above will be used. 5.14 Step 14 – Make Conclusions The Submission will provide a conclusion regarding potential residual and cumulative effects and their significance based on the effects assessment analysis. 6. Assessment of Potential Effects The approach PRLNG will use for assessing potential effects of the proposed Project is presented in Table 9. This table expands on information presented in Table 4 by providing rationale for the choices of indicators and measurable parameters applicable to each VC, and identifying effects of the proposed Project that can be assessed by using those indicators. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 66 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Indicators Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters Pillar: ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES – Stable Climate GHGs Emissions of GHGs, consisting of carbon This indicator is a widely used and understood way to measure dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous emissions of GHGs as direct effects of emissions on climate change oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons, cannot be measured, comparison to existing provincial and national perfluorocarbons, sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), levels provides a benchmark of the level of magnitude of GHG and any other substances regulated emissions. provincially or federally, relative to provincial This comparative method is consistent with guidance by the CEA and national levels expressed in carbon dioxide Agency (2003) and the majority of Canadian environmental effects equivalents (CO2e) assessments, which take the approach of comparing project GHG emission levels rather than looking at their climatic effects. GHG emissions (from combustion) to be measured include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and any other substances regulated provincially or federally. Pillar: ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES – Clean Air Air Quality Levels of Criteria Air Contaminants (CACs): Criteria Air Contaminants - Carbon monoxide (CO) Levels of CACs can be measured and compared with ambient air- Nitrous oxides (NOX, NO, NO2) quality standards, established by national and provincial - Sulphur oxides (SOX, including SO2 and governments, and that are based on protecting human health. H2S) Separate standards exist for short-term (24-hour or less) and long- Total suspended particulates (TSP) term (annual average) conditions. - particulate matter 10 micrometres or less Modelled ambient concentrations will be compared with relevant in diameter (PM10) provincial and federal ambient air quality standards and objectives - particulate matter 2.5 micrometres or less and existing background levels. in diameter (PM2.5) - Ozone (O3) VOCs Levels of hazardous air pollutants: Levels of VOC emissions can be measured and can be compared to - Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) established thresholds of significance or concern, through a standard - Ammonia (NH3) modelling technique, such as atmospheric dispersion modelling Acidic deposition (owing to emissions of (AERMOD). sulphur and nitrogen oxides) Acidic Deposition Sensory changes (smell and visual effects) in Levels of acid deposition can be measured and compared to critical air quality loads to assess effects of acidic deposition on ecosystem health. Pillar: ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES – Clean Water Surface-Water Quality Water chemistry parameters, including those Criteria established by CCME and BC MOE for protection of drinking Marine listed in CCME and BCMOE water quality water and aquatic ecosystems are the accepted guidelines against Freshwater criteria for protection of aquatic ecosystems which water quality changes are assessed. Water quality will also be and drinking water evaluated against existing background levels. Study plans for Sensitivity of surface waters to acid deposition assessing potential for acidification or eutrophication will be carried or eutrophication associated with emission of out in accordance with a workplan developed in consultation with NOx and SOx. MOE. The measured levels are also used to determine if the proposed Project meets regulatory requirements of Fisheries Act Section 36.3 (prohibiting the release of deleterious substances into waters frequented by fish). Pillar: ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES – Biodiversity Freshwater Fish and Fish Habitat Presence and distribution of VC fish species Coho Quality and quantity of habitat for all sensitive Cutthroat Trout parts of lifecycles Dolly Varden Char Primary and secondary productivity of watercourses (benthic invertebrate community) Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Effects Calculated emissions of GHGs during proposed Project construction, operation, and decommissioning activities, in comparison with existing and projected GHGs at provincial and national levels in the absence of the proposed Project. The significance of Project GHG emissions will be evaluated based on the CEA Agency (2003) guidance document and the EISg. Additional studies may be conducted depending on the results of the significance analysis. Traditional Knowledge None currently identified Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project. Effects Changes from existing background levels in emissions of CACs and VOCs during proposed Project construction and operation, and changes in levels of acidic deposition during proposed Project operation will be quantitatively assessed using the CALPUFF dispersion model. The following five assessment scenarios will be evaluated: the "baseline" case, the "project-only" case, the "project plus baseline" case, the "cumulative effects" case, and also the "emergency flaring/back-up power generation/cold start-up conditions" (where applicable) case. The assessment of the effects of acidification and eutrophication on vegetation and freshwater systems due to air emissions will be carried out in accordance with a workplan developed in consultation with MOE. The effects of proposed Project CAC emissions during decommissioning will be qualitatively assessed. Traditional Knowledge None currently identified Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Effects Discharges from the LNG facility that result in changes to quality of water in receiving environments that could affect freshwater and marine VC species, drinking water quality, or other beneficial uses of the water will be assessed. Changes in water quality from dredging and pile driving. Traditional Knowledge Available information on traditional use of water and other VCs dependent on clean water. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. These indicators can be measured and are a reliable ways to assess Effects direct effects on VCs and other fish species, and on the productive The following effects will be assessed: capacity of fish habitat. - Changes in habitat quality and quantity These measurable indicators will be the basis of determining whether - Disruption in fish movements the proposed Project meets regulatory requirements of Fisheries Act - Change in the diversity of fish species in the project area Section 35. Traditional Knowledge Available information on use of various VC species and known distribution of VC species in the project area. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 67 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Intertidal and Subtidal Marine Habitat Eelgrass Brown Rockweed Bull Kelp Marsh Grass Indicators Area of habitat types - substrate types - exposure to wave and tidal action Marine Fish and Shellfish and their Habitats Sockeye Pink Coho Chinook Chum Eulachon Halibut Herring Green Sturgeon (SARA Listed) Shrimps and Prawns Dungeness Crab Northern Abalone (SARA Listed) Presence and distribution of fish and shellfish Quality and quantity of habitat, including light levels, for all sensitive parts of lifecycles Environmental chemistry, exposure point concentrations and toxicological hazard quotients pursuant to ecological risk assessment principals Subsurface noise levels Marine Mammals Humpback Whale (SARA Listed) Killer Whale (SARA Listed) Harbour Seal Steller Sea Lion (SARA Listed) Harbour Porpoise (SARA Listed) Dall’s Porpoise Pacific White-sided Dolphin Presence and distribution of marine mammals Quality and area of habitat, including light levels, for all sensitive parts of lifecycles Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters The areal extent of different habitats within the LSA can be measured, and the areal extent of habitats within the RSA can be estimated, to provide a basis for assessing effects on habitat that supports biodiversity in the project area. These measurements are reliable ways to assess effects of the proposed Project on the different habitat types and any subsequent effect on the productive capacity of the tidal and subtidal areas that could affect fish and other marine VCs. These measurable indicators will be the basis of determining whether the proposed Project meets regulatory requirements of Fisheries Act Section 35. These indicators can be measured and are a reliable ways to assess effects of the proposed Project on the productive capacity of fish habitat or a direct effect on the VCs and other fish species. These measurable indicators will be the basis of determining whether the proposed Project meets regulatory requirements of Fisheries Act Section 35, and of the SARA for listed species. Exposure point concentrations are derived from measureable environmental parameters, and hazard quotients are numerical estimates of prospective eco-toxicological health risk. Noise levels can be directly measured and used to determine whether sounds emitted during proposed Project activities are likely to affect behaviour or habitat use by VC species. Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Effects Changes in marine habitat type, quantity and quality, and predicted changes in marine biodiversity will be assessed. Effects of introduction of invasive species Traditional Knowledge Available information on traditional use of any aspects of the VC. Traditional-use sites and known distribution of VC species in the project area. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Effects The following effects will be assessed for all sensitive life stages: - Changes in habitat availability. - Changes in productivity of habitat. - Changes in the use of habitat, including changes caused by noise and light. - Effects of introduction of invasive species Potential changes to environmental chemistry (potential contamination) will be evaluated for toxicological risk to survival, reproduction, and growth in a HHERA process. Traditional Knowledge Information on historic and current distribution and use of VC fish and shellfish species. Locations of traditional use sites within the project area. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Subsurface noise levels These indicators can be measured and are a reliable ways to assess Effects proposed Project effects on the productive capacity of marine The following effects will be assessed for all sensitive life stages: mammal habitat. - Direct and indirect effects on areas occupied and their types of use by the VCs within the LSA and RSA for each season in relation to These measurable indicators will be the basis of determining whether identified project interactions during construction, operation, and decommissioning. the proposed Project meets regulatory requirements of the Fisheries - Risk of LNG carriers and support vessels colliding with marine mammals. Act and of the SARA. - Behavioural changes that may occur as a consequence of project interactions, including light and noise, will be assessed, and the Noise levels can be directly measured and used to determine assessment will include comparing project-related effects on the magnitude of other factors affecting behaviour. whether sounds emitted during proposed Project activities are likely Traditional Knowledge to affect behaviour or habitat use by VC species. Information on historic and current distribution and use of VC marine mammal species. Locations of traditional use sites within the project area. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Landforms and Soils Landforms and Soils Quantity Rare or Endangered Landforms and Soils Soil Quality Distribution and abundance of landform types and associated soils Change in availability of natural landforms and soils Sensitivity of soils to acidification from airborne contaminants These indicators can be measured and are reliable parameters for assessing proposed Project effects on soluble/rich bedrock and organic soils, and biodiversity of associated ecosystems. Effects Changes in the abundance of certain landforms and soils and soil quality will be assessed, including screening-level assessment of acidic deposition effects. Traditional Knowledge Available information on Landforms and Soils, including traditional importance, traditional material, rarity, and abundance. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Vegetation Distribution and relative abundance of habitat Rare Plants that are VCs include, and suitable for rare plants may not be limited to: - Lesser Saltmarsh Sedge (Blue Listed) - Gmelin’s Sedge (Blue Listed) - Dixon’s Scarlet Paintbrush (Blue Listed) - Kamchatka Spikerush (Blue Listed) - Arctic Rush (Blue Listed) - Lettuce Lung Lichen (Blue Listed) These indicators can be measured and are together a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on habitat suitable for rare plants. These measurable indicators will be the basis for determining effects of the proposed Project on wetlands and whether it meets the federal government’s policy of no net loss of wetlands. These indicators will enable detailed surveys for rare plants to be focussed on suitable habitats. Effects Changes in quantity and distribution of plants of rare or endangered species will be assessed. Effects of airborne contaminants on vegetation. Study plans for assessing potential for acidification or eutrophication will be carried out in accordance with workplans developed in consultation with MOE. Effects of introduction of invasive species beyond PRPA lands and development of a Weed Control and Management Plan Traditional Knowledge Available information on species of traditional importance, traditionally harvested plants, description of uses and preparation techniques, plant rarity and abundance. Mitigation Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 68 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Indicators Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters - Bog Adder’s-mouth Orchid (Blue Listed) - Pohlia Moss (Blue Listed) - Alaska Holly Fern (Blue Listed) - Menzies’ Burnet (Blue Listed) - Brown’s Four-toothed Moss (Blue Listed) - Graceful Arrow-grass (Red Listed) Rare Ecological Communities Distribution and relative abundance of habitat These indicators can be measured and are together a reliable way to - Sitka Sedge/ Peat- mosses (Red suitable for rare ecological communities of assess effects of the proposed Project on ecological communities. Listed) conservation concern. - Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce/ Skunk Cabbage (Blue Listed) - Western Hemlock – Sitka Spruce / Lanky Moss (Blue Listed) - Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce/ Devil’s club (Blue Listed) - Sitka Spruce/ False Lily-of-theValley (Red Listed) - Western Redcedar – Sitka Spruce / Sword Fern (Blue Listed) Wetlands Distribution and relative abundance of wetlands These measurable indicators will be the basis for determining effects - Bogs of the proposed Project on wetlands and whether it meets the federal - Swamps government’s policy of no net loss of wetlands. - Fens - Estuarine Meadows Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Effects The loss of rare or endangered ecological communities will be assessed by taking into account the potential for the proposed Project to result in changes to the abundance and distribution of ecological community VCs. Traditional Knowledge Information on historic and current distribution and use of VC species. Available information related to ecological communities. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Effects The loss of wetlands from project development in the context of the LSA and RSA will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Information on historic and current distribution and use of VC wetlands. Locations of traditional use sites within the project area. Information on traditional use of wetlands. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Birds Area of effective habitat for each VC, including Migratory Birds noise and light levels Listed and Iconic Birds: - Marbled Murrelet (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Great Blue Heron, ssp. fannini (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Northern Goshawk, ssp. laingi (SARA Listed and Red Listed) - Western Screech-Owl, ssp. kennicotti (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Ancient Murrelet (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) - Common Murre (Red Listed) - Bald Eagle - Surf Scoter (Blue Listed) - Short-billed Dowitcher (Blue Listed) - Cassin’s Auklet (Blue Listed) - Rhinoceros Auklet (Yellow Listed) - Western Grebe (Red Listed) Amphibians Area of effective habitat for the Western Toad Western Toad (SARA Listed and Blue Listed) This indicator can be measured by direct counts of bird use of different habitat types, and is a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on migratory, listed, and iconic birds. Effects Changes in the suitability of habitat for bird use, including effects of changes in daytime and nighttime ambient noise and light, and disruption of migratory behaviour will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Available information related to VCs, including species of traditional importance, their presence, signs and important habitats, traditional hunting and trapping techniques, and movement and migration. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. This indicator can be measured and is a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on the Western Toad. Effects Changes in habitat, movement and mortality of the Western Toad will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Available Information on traditional importance, presence, signs and important habitats, and movement and migration. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 69 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Indicators Bats Area of effective habitat for these two bat Keen’s Long-eared Myotis (Red Listed) species, including noise and light levels Little Brown Myotis Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters This indicator can be measured and is a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on the VC species. Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Effects Changes to habitat, movement, and mortality of the VC species, including effects of changes in ambient noise and light, will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Available information, including traditional importance of VCs, presence, signs and important habitats, and movement and migration. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Large Mammals Black Bear Grey Wolf Black-Tailed Deer (Sitka subspecies) Area of effective habitat for these large mammal species, including noise and light levels This indicator can be measured and is a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on these VC species. Effects Changes to habitat, movement and mortality of the VC species, including effects of changes in ambient noise and light, will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Available information, traditional importance, presence, signs and important habitats, traditional hunting and trapping techniques, and wildlife movement and migration. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pillar: ECONOMIC VALUES – Robust and Diversified Local Economy Commercial and Guided Recreational Travel time to fishing grounds Fishing Ability to harvest in fishing grounds Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities These indicators can be measured and together are a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on levels and patterns of commercial and guided recreational fishing activities. The third indicator is valuable for understanding how their day-to-day operations could be affected. Effects The potential for disruption to the movement of fishing vessels at, to, and from their areas of harvest will be assessed. Loss of areas used for commercial fishing due to the footprint and any exclusion zones associated with the project will be assessed. The potential for effects to the ability of fishing boats to fuel, launch and moor will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable; VC relates to commercial and guided recreational fishing only. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Tourism Financial Strength of Local Businesses Availability and cost of hotel accommodation Appeal of tourist attractions to visitors Cost of air and ferry transportation for tourists Availability and wage costs of labour Cost of goods and services Access to procurement opportunities for goods and services The appeal of the area for tourists – and therefore the strength of the local tourism industry - is partially determined by its accessibility and value-for-money. Hotel room availability and cost, and cost for travel to the region are key components of this and so have been selected as Indicators. Changes in the appeal of tourist attractions will be measured by considering affects arising from visual, noise, and traffic changes, and reflect the desirability of the area for tourist visits, and therefore the strength of the local tourism sector. The cost for air and ferry travel is measurable and changes to these costs are a component of overall desirability of the area for tourist visits, and therefore the strength of the local tourism sector. Availability and wage costs of labour, and cost of goods and services, can be measured and together are a reliable ways to assess effects of the proposed Project on the cost of doing business for local business owners. Procurement opportunities for goods and services can be measured and this indicator is a reliable way to assess opportunities for local businesses provided by the proposed Project. Effects Changes in hotel demand by project-related workforce on vacancy rates and typical hotel room rates will be assessed. Traffic disruption, social changes, and visual and noise effects on tourist attractions will be assessed. The assessment methodology will be based on information about the currently available accommodation infrastructure, and tourism activities in the study communities. The potential for increased demand for air and ferry travel by construction workforce that could lead to increased ticket costs for tourists will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable; VC relates to current tourism activity. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Effects Change in demand for labour, goods, and services that could lead to extra costs for existing businesses will be assessed. The assessment methodology will include information about labour force activities within the study communities, such as current employment levels and anticipated labour demands of the proposed Project. The potential for increased demand for local goods and services from the proposed Project will be assessed. The assessment will include information about current business activities, including incorporations and number, type, and capacity of local businesses. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current economic conditions. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 70 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Financial Wellbeing of Local Residents Indicators Cost of living Employment levels for different job types Participation rates Distribution of employment opportunities Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters Cost of living can be measured and are a reliable ways to assess effects of the proposed Project on the financial wellbeing of the study communities, the affordability of basic goods for local residents, and buying power of income. Employment levels for different job types, and participation rates in the study communities, are standard measures of the labour force and number of people employed. Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Effects Change in demand for labour, goods and services that could lead to higher wages and inflationary pressure on goods and services purchased by local residents will be assessed. The assessment will include information about labour force activity within the study communities, such as current employment levels and anticipated labour demands of the proposed Project. The potential for employment directly by the proposed Project, by contractors to the project, or through the increased local economic activity created by the proposed Project will be assessed. The assessment will include information about employment and training levels in the study communities, supplemented by information gathered from research with local stakeholders on local employment issues. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current economic conditions. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Property Values Residential property prices The prices of property purchased on the open market are a direct Effects measure of property value within the study communities, and Change housing demand, driving higher prices for housing as a result of influx of workers and higher local economic activity will be therefore reflective of the value of the property assets owned by local assessed. residents. The potential for proximity to industrial development to lead to decreased demand for housing in Port Edward, and decreased property values for local homeowners. Assessment parameters will include local property listings, sales prices, and contextual information on housing starts in the study communities. Traditional Knowledge None currently identified Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Net Revenues for Governments Costs of key services Sources and levels of tax and pay-for-service revenues The financial health of governments is determined by the costs of providing services and the taxes and pay-for-service revenues that they receive. Effects The increase in tax base due to the proposed Project, and revenue from the proposed Project workforce will be assessed. Increases in costs for service provision will be driven by proposed-Project-related population increase in the local communities. The assessment will include information about revenue sources, imposable taxes, and the financial status of the study communities. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current economic conditions. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pillar: SOCIAL VALUES – Community Wellbeing Community Stability and Wellbeing Demographic change Level of volunteerism Number of community groups and events Demographic change is a key driver of community stability and can be effectively measured and reported. Effects Demographic change created by project workforce requirements has the potential to change the existing way-of-life in local communities. This demographic change will include changes to total population size, the age mix, the gender mix and the level of population mobility. The assessment will include information about demographic statistics for the study communities. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current demographic conditions. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 71 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Personal Security Indicators Levels of violence and property crime Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters Levels of violence and property crime can be measured and are together a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on personal security of community members. Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Effects Potential for in-migration of new people to the community and changes in employment and income to result in changes in crime levels will be assessed. The assessment will include crime statistics for each of the study communities. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current social conditions. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pleasing Views Appearance of the facilities (LNG facility and camp) from key observation points Assessment of visual effects follows clear criteria for measuring change in visual perception, and is a reliable way to evaluate effects of the proposed Project on aesthetic appeal of the area for the local community. Effects The potential for proposed Project components to be within line-of-sight of local residents in Port Edward and to affect viewpoints, potentially decreasing the aesthetic appeal of the area will be assessed. Identification of areas used for traditional uses will help inform the selection of key observation points. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Safe Road Transportation Road traffic levels Road closures and delays Frequency of traffic incidents The level of project-related traffic on roads will indicate whether any Effects measurable change in traffic will occur, which in turn will reflect levels Changes in types and numbers of vehicles used for the movement of people and materials to and from the proposed Project site, and of traffic disruption and safety risks for drivers and pedestrians. levels of use of local roads, will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to marine safety. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Safe Marine Transportation Marine traffic levels Interference with navigation The level of project-related marine traffic will indicate whether any measurable change in traffic will occur, which in turn will reflect levels of hazards and safety risks for marine users. A description of new navigation hazards that will occur as a result of marine infrastructure and increased traffic will help inform the assessment of any increased safety risks to marine traffic. Effects Changes in the types and numbers of marine traffic and their routes will be assessed. Changes in the presence of navigational hazards to local marine traffic will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to marine safety. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pillar: SOCIAL VALUES – Access to Community Services Convenient Transportation Level of airport, rail, and ferry use Cost of air and ferry travel Road closures and delays The level of use, cost, and availability of airport and ferry travel can be measured and will provide direct indicators of how accessible the key air and water transportation options will be for local residents. Effects The increase in use of air and ferry systems and effect of increased demand on prices will be assessed. The assessment will include travel statistics within the study communities and information about the available capacity of transportation infrastructure. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current traffic conditions and transportation. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 72 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Available Education Capacity Indicators Class sizes in local schools Enrollment of children in local schools Enrollment in post-secondary and adult education programs Rationale for Selection of Indicators Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed & Measureable Parameters The number of people enrolling in local education institutions in Effects relation to current capacity is a direct measure of the ability to absorb The assessment will consider how proposed-Project-related increases in the local population, including families with children of school changes in enrollment without affecting the quality of education. age, could lead to lead to an increased demand for school places. This increase in demand will be assessed in relation to current capacity. The assessment will include information about current enrollment statistics and capacity of local schools. The proposed Project’s workforce requirements will create demand for places in local and regional training institutions. This may lead to expansion of capacity or a level of demand for skills development that cannot be met locally. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current service provision. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Health Service Capacity and Service Level Requirements Number of health care professionals (family physicians, hospital staff, dental) and mental health service providers per capita Number of emergency and other hospital beds per capita The number of health care professionals and number of hospital Effects beds, per capita, can be measured and are together a reliable way to Potential for proposed-Project-related increases in the local population to increase demand for medical services will be assessed. assess the level of health services available for a population. The assessment will include information about the number and type of available health care facilities and practicing professionals, and lengths of waiting lists and availability of outside community care services. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current service provision. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Available Social Services Capacity of social services, including employment and training advisory services, child care, family counselling, and support services for vulnerable groups The capacity of local social services can be measured and is a Effects reliable way to assess their current availability and use, and potential Potential for proposed-Project-related increases in the local population to lead to increased demand for social services will be assessed. for strain resulting from demographic changes. The assessment will include information about the number, type, and capacity of social service providers within each of the study communities. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current service provision. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Available Recreation Sites and Services Level of usage of recreational facilities and sites Recreational facilities and outdoor sites are important components of Effects quality of life for local residents. The level of their usage is an Changes in accessibility and amenity value of outdoor recreational sites as a result of the Project may lead to decreased usage of those indicator of their availability and desirability to local residents. sites by local residents. The construction workforce may use indoor facilities and outdoor recreation sites, which may reduce availability of those facilities / sites for local residents. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current service provision. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Available Emergency Response Services Capacity of ambulance, fire, police, and coastguard services (number of workers, capacity of equipment) The available capacity of emergency services within study area Effects communities can be measured; including the number of workers and Potential for proposed-Project-related increases in the local population to lead to increased demand for local emergency services will be equipment, and this indicator is a reliable way to assess effects of assessed. the proposed Project on availability of emergency response services. The potential for increased marine traffic as a result of the proposed Project to lead to an incremental requirement for coastguard monitoring and potential response requirements will be assessed. The assessment will include information about the number, type, and availability of emergency service providers within each of the study communities. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current service provision. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 73 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Indicators Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pillar: SOCIAL VALUES – Secure Accommodation Available Accommodation Availability of different types of accommodation Cost of accommodation Availability of accommodation by type and the associated costs Effects within each of the study communities can be measured and together Potential for proposed-Project-related increases in the local population to lead to increased demand for rental and owner-occupied are a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on the housing, which may affect its availability and cost for local residents will be assessed. accessibility, availability, and affordability of accommodation. The assessment will include information about the number, type, and capacity of available accommodation facilities. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current provision of housing. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pillar: SOCIAL VALUES – Recreational Opportunities on the Water Recreational Fishing Travel time to fishing grounds Availability to catch fish in existing fishing grounds Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities The ability to harvest from existing fishing areas, and the travel time to these areas, can be measured and together indicate current levels and patterns of recreational fishing activities in the study areas. The fourth indicator is valuable for understanding any effects to the ability to fuel, launch and moor recreational fishing boats. Effects The potential for disruption to the movement of recreational fishing vessels to and from their areas of recreational fishing will be assessed. Loss of areas used for recreational fishing due to the footprint and any exclusion zones associated with the project will be assessed. The potential for effects to the ability of fishing boats to fuel, launch and moor will be assessed. Assessment parameters will include locations of moorings, boat launches, key travel routes, and key fishing areas, as identified through socio-economic research interviews. Traditional Knowledge Not Applicable, VC relates to current recreational fishing practices. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Recreational Boating Accessibility of routes used for non-commercial small boat traffic. Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities Changes in access to routes used for recreational boating can be measured and is a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on accessibility and availability of recreational boating resources. The third indicator is valuable for understanding any effects to the ability to fuel, launch and moor recreational boats. Effects The potential for disruption to the movement of non-commercial boats to and from moorage or along non-commercial boating routes will be assessed. The assessment will include information about the locations of fuel stations, moorings, boat launches, key travel routes, and key fishing areas, as identified through socio-economic research interviews and feedback from First Nations. Traditional Knowledge Not Applicable. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pillar: HERITAGE VALUES – Preserved Cultural Resources Archaeological and Historic Places Recorded archaeological sites Sites of historic importance Recorded parameters of archaeological sites can be directly measured and are together a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on archaeological and heritage sites and associated artefacts within the study areas. Effects Effects of land clearance and earthworks on any archaeological sites and historic places present within the proposed Project footprint. The assessment will include information about the sites and archaeological potential identified in the Archaeological Overview Assessment and an Archaeological Impact Assessment, conducted by a professional archaeologist. Traditional Knowledge Available information may help provide cultural context to any identified archaeological sites. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 74 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Indicators Pillar: HERITAGE VALUES – Maintain Traditional Activities and Traditional Way of Life Aboriginal Cultural Activities Accessibility of locations valued for cultural activities Level of disturbance to culturally important places Frequency and level of participation in cultural activities Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters Accessibility to locations of Aboriginal cultural activity can be evaluated and will indicate any barriers to Aboriginal people being able to undertake cultural activities in those areas. The frequency and level of participation in different cultural activities will reflect the traditional way of life experienced by Aboriginal groups. Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Effects Effects of shipping and project footprint (during construction, operations, and decommissioning) on the movement of boats transporting Aboriginal people to and from areas used for cultural or traditional activities. Potential for project footprint to disturb or prevent access to areas used for Aboriginal cultural activities will be assessed. Potential for employment of aboriginal people in the proposed Project to affect participation in seasonal traditional and other cultural activities will be assessed. Potential for the project footprint to disturb or prevent access to areas used for Aboriginal cultural activities will be assessed. Cultural activities may include opportunities for teaching and learning of traditional knowledge Potential visual or noise disturbances to locations used for traditional activities from shipping and project footprint (during construction, operations, and decommissioning). Potential for increased accessibility and use of locations by the broader public, affecting the desirability of an area for traditional purposes. Traditional Knowledge Available information on traditional use gathered through Traditional Use Studies that BG group anticipates completing with each of the five First Nations being consulted on the proposed Project. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Access to Traditional Fishing Grounds Travel time to traditional fishing grounds Ability to harvest in traditional fishing grounds Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Availability of fuelling, launch and mooring facilities The ability to harvest from traditional fishing areas, and the travel Effects time to these areas, can be measured and will indicate current levels Effects of shipping and project footprint (during construction, operations, and decommissioning) on the movement of boats transporting and patterns of traditional fishing activities in the study areas. Aboriginal people to and from areas used for cultural or traditional activities. The fourth indicator is valuable for understanding any effects to the The potential for effects to the ability of fishing boats to fuel, launch and moor will be assessed. ability to fuel, launch and moor recreational fishing boats. Loss of areas used for traditional fishing due to the footprint and any exclusion zones associated with the project will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Available information on areas used for traditional fishing is being requested from First Nations. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Traditional Hunting, Gathering, and Harvesting Areas Accessibility of land and shoreline resources currently used for resource traditional purposes Changes in amenity value of marine routes or areas being used Level of sound and visual change at sites used for traditional purposes Accessibility of resources can be measured and is a reliable way to assess effects of the proposed Project on levels and patterns of traditional hunting, gathering, and harvesting activities by affected Aboriginal communities. Characteristics of locations, including visual and noise characteristics, can be measured to indicate the desirability of use of an area. Effects Effects of shipping and project footprint (during construction, operations, and decommissioning) on the movement of boats transporting Aboriginal people to and from areas used for cultural or traditional activities. Potential loss of and access to land or shoreline that is used for traditional hunting, gathering, and harvesting, caused by footprint and any exclusion zones. Potential visual or noise disturbances to locations used for traditional activities from shipping and project footprint (during construction, operations and decommissioning). Traditional Knowledge to be Considered Available information on areas used for traditional hunting, gathering, and harvesting is being requested from First Nations. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Pillar: HEALTH VALUES – Good Personal Health and Wellbeing Healthy Community Levels of alcohol and drug abuse Key health outcomes (e.g., chronic disease, infectious disease) Health behaviours (e.g., nutrition indicators, physical activity) Levels of accidents and injuries These indicators can all be measured and, in conjunction, are a reliable and effective way to assess effects of the proposed Project on overall health of a population. Effects Potential for changes in employment and income status to lead to lifestyle changes that can be linked to health outcomes, alcohol and drug abuse, and high-risk behaviours will be assessed. The assessment will include information about health outcomes and behaviours. Traditional Knowledge Not applicable, VC relates to current health outcomes and behaviours. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 75 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Table 9. Valued Components, Indicators, Rationale for Selection of Indicators, and Effects Assessment Valued Component Physical Health of Local Residents Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents Indicators Contaminants of concern in air, water, and foods harvested and consumed by the local Aboriginal and non-aboriginal population Lifestyle changes and stresses arising from changes in sound or visual effects and from demographic change Sound pressure levels measured in Leq and Ldn at sensitive receptors Nighttime light intensity at sensitive receptors Rationale for Selection of Indicators & Measureable Parameters Potential contaminants of concern can be measured and their effects on human health can be assessed through the human health and ecological risk assessment (HHERA) process. This is a robust and accepted method for assessing effects of the proposed Project on the physical health of local residents. The risk assessment evaluates the potential for contaminants of concern to affect human health through inhalation, and to be transferred into drinking water and the food chain. Modelling determinants of mental health and wellbeing is a reliable way to assess effects of demographic changes in community population and composition brought about by the proposed Project that may result in changes behavioural patterns. Potential Effects of the Proposed Project to be Assessed Effects Potential for the proposed Project to affect human health values due to exposure to air and sediment contaminants will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Information on areas used for harvest of country foods or traditional medicines, and the type of traditional harvest consumption will inform the HHERA. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Effects Potential for any significant changes in sound or visual effects or from demographic change to affect the well-being of local residents will be assessed. Traditional Knowledge Not Applicable. Local knowledge from First Nations and stakeholders will be used where such information is required to characterize baseline conditions. Mitigation Mitigation measures will be identified to minimize and, wherever possible, avoid any residual effects of the proposed Project and any residual cumulative effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 76 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology 7. Accidents or Malfunctions The Submission will identify the probability of potential accidents, malfunctions, and unplanned events occurring during any phase of the proposed Project; the likelihood and circumstances under which these events could occur, and the environmental effects and consequences that may result from such events, assuming contingency plans are not fully effective. The Submission will explain the process used to identify accidents, malfunctions and unplanned events. The geographical and temporal boundaries for the assessment of malfunctions and accidents may be different from the geographical and temporal boundaries for the assessment for each VC. The Submission will include an estimate of the magnitude of an accident or malfunction, including the quantity, mechanism, rate, form and characteristics of the contaminants and other materials likely to be released into the environment during the events. The Submission will also describe the safeguards that will be established to protect against such occurrences and the contingency plans and emergency response procedures in place if accidents or malfunctions occur. Detailed contingency and response plans will be presented. Potential effects that are expected to be assessed include: spills and leaks - contamination due to construction equipment fuel for hydrocarbon spills - spills of hazardous substances stored on site (reagents, fuels, and contained liquid waste) - LNG spills - motor vehicle accidents involving construction, maintenance, or transport crews and any resulting contaminant spills - sediment releases into watercourses fires or explosions plant malfunction power outages process upsets ship collisions with other vessels or the marine facilities, and grounding incidents, and any resulting spills and contamination 8. Effects of the Environment on the Proposed Project The Submission will provide information on the environmental factors that may cause possible changes or effects on the proposed Project. The Submission will describe: the anticipated changes or effects. the likelihood and severity of changes or effects. mitigation measures that will be taken to avoid or minimize the changes or effects. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 77 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology The environmental factors that may result in changes or effects on the proposed Project include natural hazards, such as: extreme weather seismic events tsunamis climatic changes over the life of the project and such relevant consequences as - sea level change - increasingly frequent severe storms and flooding wild fires 9. Environmental and Operational Management Plans This section of the Submission will present the preliminary Operational Management Plans (OMPs) and Effects Management Plans (EMPs) for all phases of the proposed Project. OMPs are plans related to human behaviour, including safety, and provision of goods and services. EMPs describe the practices and procedures that would be systematically applied during all phases of the proposed Project to manage identified potential effects, and will be developed based on the results of the assessment, including consultation. They would be discussed within the relevant sections of the Submission. OMPs and EMPs are presented below. Examples of OMPs and EMPs that may be developed for the proposed Project include those listed below, and are grouped by relationship to Environmental, Social, Economic, Heritage, and Human Health pillars. Construction Phase Ecological Management Plans - Construction and Dredging Timing Plan - Topsoil Management and Stockpiling Plan - Blasting and Marine Works Management Plan - Construction Waste Management Plan - Hazardous Waste Management and Spill Plan - Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan - Wildlife Management Plan - Terrestrial Habitat Mitigation and Compensation Plan - Freshwater Aquatic Habitat Mitigation and Compensation Plan - Marine Habitat Mitigation and Compensation Plan Social Management Plans - Access and Traffic Management Plans Economic Management Plans - Recruitment and Training Plan - Procurement Plan - Camp Management Plan Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 78 Application Information Requirements PART B. Environmental Assessment Methodology Heritage and Cultural Resources Management Plans - Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Resources Management Plan Human Health and Wellness Management Plans - Air Quality and Dust Control Plan - Visual Quality Management Plan - Noise Management Plan - Health and Medical Plan Operations Phase Ecological Management Plans - Stormwater Management Plan - Water Treatment Plan - Effluent Monitoring Plan - Noise, Vibration, and Ambient Light Management Plan - Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Plan - Marine Terminal Manual - Vessel Speed/Thrust Management Plan - Weed Control and Management Plan - Marine Operations Safety Plan - Emergency Response Assistance Plan - Marine Invasive Species Control and Management Plan Social Management Plans - Health and Safety Management Plan - Traffic Management Plan - Complaints and Feedback Procedure Decommissioning Phase Decommissioning Plan Reclamation and Landscape Restoration Plan Additional EMPs may be added as they are identified and developed. 10. Compliance Reporting In the Submission, PRLNG will provide a reporting structure as identified within the environmental management plans, monitoring plans, and EA commitments. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 79 Application Information Requirements PART C. First Nations Information Requirements PART C. 11. First Nations Information Requirements Background Information The Submission will provide background information, including a map that identifies Indian Reserves and Aboriginal communities, for those Aboriginal groups identified in the Section 11 Order. To the extent that this information is made available to PRLNG, the Submission will describe the practices, traditions, or customs that Aboriginal groups are currently engaging in within the vicinity of, or in relation to, the proposed Project area. PRLNG will include in the Submission: A listing of the First Nations and Treaty Nations that could be potentially impacted by the proposed Project and their asserted or established traditional territory Maps of the asserted or traditional territory of the potentially affected First Nations and Treaty Nations Background information for each of the potentially affected First Nations including but not limited to ethnography, language, land use setting and planning, governance, economy, and reserves Based on consultation activities, the Submission will also report on the practices, traditions or customs the Aboriginal group engaged in or is currently engaged in or is currently engaging in, in the vicinity of, or in relation to, the proposed Project area 12. Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights PRLNG will include in the Submission: Identification of present, past, and anticipated future uses and traditional use of the proposed Project area by Aboriginal groups, including, but not limited to, using cultural research methods (e.g., Use and Occupancy Maps Surveys and library research) Identification of specific Aboriginal Interests, including rights and title, provided by Aboriginal communities or other sources (in a table format listed by Aboriginal group) Where there is overlap between an Aboriginal Interest and a VC, the information from other sections of the Submission will be cross-referenced and summarized in context of the specific Aboriginal group Identification of potential effects of the proposed Project on identified Aboriginal interests for each Aboriginal group, including effects on specific geographic areas identified as important For proposed projects that are situated within or close to geographical areas encompassed by existing treaties, an identification of the treaty rights that could be affected by the proposed Project (not applicable to this Project) A description of mitigation measures to avoid or reduce such impacts Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 80 Application Information Requirements PART C. First Nations Information Requirements 12.1 Mitigation and Environmental Management Strategies PRLNG will describe (or summarize if described elsewhere in the Submission) the mitigation or environmental management strategies that address identified effects on Aboriginal interests. 12.2 Characterization of Effects on Aboriginal or Treaty Rights after Mitigation For each Aboriginal group, the Submission will characterize the effects of the proposed Project after mitigation. The Submission will also include determination of likelihood and uncertainty. The results of assessments to VCs included elsewhere in the Submission will be cross-referenced. 12.3 Other Matters of Concern to Aboriginal Groups and Mitigation Measures PRLNG will include in the Submission: Identification of other matters of concern raised by Aboriginal groups with respect to potential environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health effects of the proposed Project (to the extent not already identified in Section 12 or Part B of the application). Description of mitigation measures or environmental management strategies, or summarization if the measures are described elsewhere in the Submission, to address these identified effects For each Aboriginal group, characterization of the effects of the proposed Project on these issues after mitigation. 13. Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation PRLNG will report on results of implementation of the Aboriginal Consultation Plan for each Aboriginal group. The Submission will include: A summary of past and planned consultation activities Description of key issues and concerns raised by Aboriginal communities, organized by community, that are relevant to the EA and the Proponent’s responses to those issues and concerns PRLNG will summarize Aboriginal issues and responses in a tracking table that will be prepared in accordance with EAO guidance and is to be posted on the EAO’s Project Information Centre. 14. Issue Summary Table PRLNG will include in the Submission: A Summary Table that identifies accommodation measures including design considerations, mitigation measures and specific commitments which address potential effects on the matters identified in Section 12 above. The table will include, at minimum, the information in the table below. An Appendix that contains comments received from Aboriginal communities Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 81 Application Information Requirements PART C. First Nations Information Requirements Table 10. Summary of Potential Effects on Aboriginal Activities and Accomodation Measures Potential Effects on Aboriginal Activities 15. Accomodation Measures Public Engagement and Consultation This section is not part of BCEAO AIR template requirements, but PRLNG has included it because it is a federal requirement identified in the EISg. The Submission will include: A Public Engagement and Consultation Summary Table that identifies issues raised by communities that may be affected by the proposed Project, and the measures to avoid, reduce, or mitigate those effects An Appendix that contains comments received from communities regarding the report PRLNG will report on results of the Public Consultation Plan, and will include: Background Information: - identification of municipalities and public land and private land users potentially affected by the proposed Project - maps showing the municipalities, public and private land, tenures/authorizations, or residents with respect to the proposed Project - background information about each potentially affected municipality or stakeholder group Public Consultation: - a summary of past and planned consultation activities - a summary of proposed changes to the Public Consultation Plan as a result of feedback from municipalities or individuals, or experience from consultation to date - a description of key issues raised that are relevant to the EA, and the responses to those issues Summary Table: - identification of concerns raised by the public that may be affected by the proposed Project and the measures to avoid, reduce, or mitigate those effects. This information will be provided in a table Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 82 Application Information Requirements PART D. Conclusion Requirements PART D. 16. Conclusion Requirements Summary of Residual Effects PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: Summary information for each environmental, economic, social, heritage, or health effect that cannot be completely avoided or mitigated through the re-design or relocation of the proposed Project, or through Proponent commitments in the manner set out in the following Table 11. Table 11. Summary of Residual Effects Potential Effect Project Phase Contributing Project Activity or Physical Works Proposed Mitigation Significance1 Effect Category 1 Final significance determination rests with EAO and the federal responsible authority (under CEAA 2012, the RA must be either the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, the National Energy Board, or the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission). 17. Summary of Mitigation Measures PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: A summary of proposed mitigation measures to prevent or reduce adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage, or health effects An identification, in the following table, of the specific mitigation measures Table 12. Summary of Proposed Mitigation Measures Number Proposed Mitigation Measure Timing Number each mitigation measure Mitigation measures will be grouped by project phase (e.g., detailed design, construction, operations, decommissioning, or all project phases), and then by valued components within each project phase. Timing associated with undertaking each mitigation measure will be specified, including during which project phase. For example: “Pre-construction: no later than 10 days after permit X is issued.” “Pre-construction: at least 30 days before construction begins.” “Construction: ongoing during construction.” “Operations: at least once per month throughout project operation.” “Ongoing throughout project, from preconstruction to decommissioning.” Mitigation wording will be clear and describe measurable parameters. Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page 83 Application Information Requirements PART D. Conclusion Requirements 18. Conclusion PRLNG will provide the following in the Submission: 19. A summary of PRLNG’s understanding of the BC EA process in promoting sustainable development while minimizing effects on environmental, economic, social, heritage, and health values A description of how the proposed Project aligns with the goal of the BC EA process A statement of request for an EA Certificate for the proposed Project and the need to successfully complete a federal EA and subsequent permitting/authorization processes prior to proceeding with proposed Project construction, operation, and decommissioning. Commitment to Provide References PRLNG will provide a complete list of references used in developing the AIR and the Submission. References used for the AIR are provided on the following pages. 20. Commitment to Provide Appendices PRLNG will provide applicable appendices to the Submission. PRLNG will identify, where applicable in the Submission, information that was prepared by professionals and provided under their professional seal. 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Basemapping from Natural Resources Canada and ESRI 0 ² 15 Kilometres 1:600,000 NAD 1983 UTM Zone 9N Legend Land and Marine Use LSA 500000 M a p 400000 Whitehor se PRLNG EAC AIR Location: Ridley Island, BC Land and Marine Use RSA 30 O v e r v i e w File Location: P:\60313609\000-CADD\050 GIS WIP\02_Maps\EA COORDINATION\2014-01-21-dAIR\Fig15-2014-03-25-LandandMarineUseLSAandRSA-60313609.mxd Date Revised:May 15, 2014 Prepared by:leeds Project: 60313609 Prince Rupert Land and Marine Use Study Areas Victoria Seattle Portland Service Layer Credits: Sources: Esri, DeLorme, NAVTEQ, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, O rdnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo, and the GIS User Community June2014 2014 May Project: 60313609 Figure 15 Appendix A Candidate Projects Considered in the Preparation of the Project Inclusion List Application Information Requirements Appendix A: Candidate Projects to be Considered in the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Appendix A. Candidate Projects to be Considered in the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Projects Within the North Coast and Nechako Development Regions Regional or Local Study Areas with Potentially Overlapping Residual Effects Projects highlighted in yellow are not predicted to have overlapping residual effects Projects marked in orange are on hold and therefore not candidates Project Name Location Certainty Rank Type Status Surface Water; Freshwater Fish & Fish Habitat Air LSA RSA LSA RSA Environmental VCs Economic, Social, & Health VCs Social & Heritage VCs Intertidal & Subtidal Marine Habitat; Marine Fish & Shellfish VCs within: Socioeconomic VCs within: Land & Marine Use Healthy Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents LSA LSA LSA LSA LSA RSA Marine Mammals VCs within: Terrestrial RSA RSA RSA Health VCs LSA RSA LSA RSA X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Ridley Island Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) Ridley Island Houston Pellet Inc. Ridley Island, on the RTI site Prince Rupert Grain (PRG) Ridley Island Prince Rupert Container Examination Facility Ridley Island Ridley Island Log Sort Ridley Island Ridley Terminals Inc. Expansion Ridley Island Canpotex Potash Export Terminal Ridley Island Ridley Island Road, Rail, and Utility Corridor Ridley Island Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project Northeast BC to Ridley Island ICEC Terminals Company Ltd. Sulphur Forming, Handling and Storage Facility Ridley Island 1 marine transshipment terminal, coal and other bulk commodities operating 1 marine transshipment terminal, wood pellets operating 1 marine transshipment terminal, grain operating container examination facility operating log sort and storage yard no longer operating 3 expansion of marine transshipment terminal, coal and other bulk commodities under construction 4 marine transshipment terminal, potash approved 3 road, rail, and utility infrastructure to service marine terminals under construction natural gas pipeline EA underway 7 sulphur forming and export terminal approved but on hold 1 2 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prince Rupert/ Port Edward Area Fairview Container Terminal Prince Rupert 1 shipping terminal operating X X X X Northland Cruise Terminal Prince Rupert 1 cruise ship terminal operating X X X X Atlin Cruise Terminal Prince Rupert 1 cruise ship terminal operating X X X X X X BC Ferries Prince Rupert Ferry Terminal Prince Rupert ferry terminal operating X X X X X X Canfisco Oceanside Plant Prince Rupert 1 fish-processing plant operating Canfisco Seal Cove Plant Prince Rupert 1 fish-processing plant operating CN Rail Line Prince Rupert and Port Edward 1 freight and VIA passenger rail line operating Fairview Terminal Expansion Prince Rupert expansion of container terminal under construction X X X X X X X X Westview Pellet Terminal Prince Rupert marine terminal, wood pellets under construction X X X X X X X X Atlin Uplands Development Prince Rupert 5 hotel, retail and residential development EA underway Prince Rupert Airport Digby Island 1 airport operating Mount McDonald Wind Project Port Edward area 5 wind farm on hold Banks Island Wind Energy Project Banks Island 5 wind farm EA underway 1 3 3 X X X X X X X X X Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page A-1 RSA Application Information Requirements Appendix A: Candidate Projects to be Considered in the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Projects Within the North Coast and Nechako Development Regions Regional or Local Study Areas with Potentially Overlapping Residual Effects Projects highlighted in yellow are not predicted to have overlapping residual effects Environmental VCs Projects marked in orange are on hold and therefore not candidates Project Name Certainty Rank Location Type Status Air LSA Pacific Northwest LNG Lelu Island 5 LNG plant, terminal and pipeline EA underway Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project Fort St. John to Port Edward (Lelu Island) 5 natural gas pipeline for Pacific Northwest LNG EA underway Mount Hays Wind Farm Kaien area 6 wind farm announced Smith Island LNG Smith Island or Porcher Island 6 LNG plant and terminal announced Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo) Seaport Terminal Watson Island, Port Edward Area transloading facilities, cold storage, warehousing announced 6 North Coast Wind Power Project Prince Rupert area 6 wind farm announced Tsimshian Peninsula Project/ Tuck Inlet Road Prince Rupert area announced 6 Bridges to link Kaien Island, Digby Island, and the Tsimshian Peninsula Skeena Cellulose Pulp Mill Watson Island, Port Edward area bleached kraft pulp mill no longer operating hydroelectric power facility under construction hydroelectric transmission line under construction 3 hydroelectric transmission line (associated with NTL) under construction Island, Prince Rupert 2 Surface Water; Freshwater Fish & Fish Habitat X RSA Intertidal & Subtidal Marine Habitat; Marine Fish & Shellfish Marine Mammals VCs within: Terrestrial Economic, Social, & Health VCs Social & Heritage VCs VCs within: Socioeconomic VCs within: Land & Marine Use Healthy Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents LSA RSA LSA LSA X X X X X X X X X X X X X LSA RSA LSA RSA LSA RSA LSA RSA LSA X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X RSA X X X X X X X X X Health VCs RSA X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Terrace Area Dasque-Middle Hydro Project Terrace area Northwest Transmission Line Project (NTL) Terrace area to Bob Quinn Lake Iskut Extension Transmission Line Terrace Industrial Park Terrace 6 industrial park development announced Skeena Industrial Park Terrace 6 industrial park development announced Biocoal Production Plant Terrace 7 bioenergy production on hold 3 tunnel for hydroelectricity generation construction announced LNG plant and terminal under construction pipeline for condensate EA underway pipeline for crude oil EA underway 3 3 Kitimat Area Kemano Tunnel Project Kitimat area Kitimat LNG Terminal Kitimat Northern Gateway Condensate Pipeline Edmonton to Kitimat Northern Gateway Crude Oil Pipeline Edmonton to Kitimat Douglas Channel Energy Project Kitimat 4 LNG plant and terminal approved Crab/ Europa Hydroelectric Project 50 km S of Kitimat 5 hydroelectric generation project EA underway Pacific Trail Pipelines Project Summit Lake to Kitimat 5 natural gas pipeline approved Sandhill Aggregate Processing and Export Terminal Kitimat area 6 sand, rock, and gravel processing and deep-sea export terminal announced LNG Canada Facility Kitimat 5 LNG plant and terminal EA underway Break-Bulk Port Facility Kitimat 6 break-bulk port for noncontainerized products announced Aluminum Smelter Expansion Kitimat 6 expansion of existing aluminum smelter announced 3 5 5 X Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page A-2 RSA Application Information Requirements Appendix A: Candidate Projects to be Considered in the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Projects Within the North Coast and Nechako Development Regions Regional or Local Study Areas with Potentially Overlapping Residual Effects Projects highlighted in yellow are not predicted to have overlapping residual effects Environmental VCs Projects marked in orange are on hold and therefore not candidates Project Name Location Certainty Rank Type Status Air LSA The Spirit Pipeline – TMX North Project Valemount to Kitimat; About 110 km SE of Prince Rupert Bella Coola Rock Project 2 km from Bella Coola Europa Creek Hydroelectric About 80 km SE of Kitimat and 195 km SE of Prince Rupert Pipeline on hold Aggregate quarry and marine loading facility on hold Hydroelectric on hold resort development under construction 5 hydroelectric generation project EA underway 6 industrial site development on a former sawmill site announced Surface Water; Freshwater Fish & Fish Habitat RSA LSA RSA Intertidal & Subtidal Marine Habitat; Marine Fish & Shellfish LSA RSA Marine Mammals LSA RSA VCs within: Terrestrial LSA RSA Economic, Social, & Health VCs Social & Heritage VCs VCs within: Socioeconomic VCs within: Land & Marine Use Healthy Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents LSA LSA LSA LSA RSA RSA Health VCs RSA 7 7 7 Smithers Area Hudson Bay Mountain Estates Smithers area Nascall Hydroelectric Project Nascall River, Smithers area Carnaby Industrial Site New Hazelton Suskwa Biomass Power Project New Hazelton area 7 Biomass Power on hold Davidson Mine Smithers area 7 Molybdenum mine on hold Sustut Copper Project about 193 km NE of Smithers and 260 km N of Prince Rupert 7 Open pit copper and gold mine with 10 km haul road on hold Morrison Mine about 35 km N of the Village of Granisle and 280 km NE of Prince Rupert Copper, gold, and molybdenum mine on hold 7 gold mine announced health care infrastructure announced industrial site announced wind turbines on hold hydroelectric generation project under construction molybdenum mine EA Certificate issued; new EA required for tailings facility 3 Offshore & Haida Gwaii Harmony Gold Mine Graham Island, Haida Gwaii 6 Queen Charlotte Islands General Hospital Replacement Queen Charlotte City, Haida Gwaii 6 Queen Charlotte Industrial Park Development Queen Charlotte City, Haida Gwaii 6 NaiKun Wind Power Project Haida Gwaii 7 X X Alice Arm Area Kitsault River and Creek Hydro Project Homestake Kitsault Mine Project Alice Arm area, about 140 km NE of Prince Rupert 3 Alice Arm 5 Kitsault Molybdenum Mine Alice Arm 7 Molybdenum mine on hold Alice Arm Hydropower Projects Alice Arm 7 Hydroelectric on hold Upper Kitsault Valley Hydropower Projects Alice Arm area 7 Hydroelectric on hold gold and silver mine EA Certificate issued and extended open pit copper and gold mines under construction Stewart Area and North Snowfield (Sulphurets) Gold/Silver Project north of Stewart Red Chris Porphyry Copper/Gold Project about 18 km SE of Iskut, 80 km S of Dease Lake and 400 km N of Prince Rupert 4 3 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page A-3 RSA Application Information Requirements Appendix A: Candidate Projects to be Considered in the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Projects Within the North Coast and Nechako Development Regions Regional or Local Study Areas with Potentially Overlapping Residual Effects Projects highlighted in yellow are not predicted to have overlapping residual effects Environmental VCs Projects marked in orange are on hold and therefore not candidates Project Name Location Certainty Rank Type Status Air LSA Long Lake Power Project about 25 km N of Stewart and 210 km N of Prince Rupert 3 hydroelectric under construction Forest Kerr Hydroelectric Project about 270 km N of Prince Rupert 3 hydroelectric under construction Tom MacKay Lake Waste Rock & Tailings Project Near Forest Kerr, about 265 km N of Prince Rupert 4 mining EA Certificate issued Mclymont Creek Hydroelectric Project about 10 km downstream of Forrest Kerr and 270 km N of Prince Rupert hydroelectric 4 EA Certificate issued Tulsequah Chief Mine Project about 100 km S of Atlin, 65 km NE of Juneau, Alaska, and 530 km NW of Prince Rupert 5 copper, gold, silver, lead and zinc mine EA underway, conditionally approved Kinskuch Lake, Iskut area, about 160 km NE of Prince Rupert hydroelectric EA underway 5 Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell (KSM) Gold/Copper Mine about 65 km NW of Stewart and 230 km N of Prince Rupert 5 open pit gold and copper mine EA underway Stewart Omineca Resource Road road from Stewart to the Kemess Mine, about 180 km N of Prince Rupert 230 km road from Stewart to the Kemess Mine EA underway 5 Kutcho Creek Copper/Zinc/Silver/Gold Near Stikine River Provincial Park, about 450 km NE of Prince Rupert copper, zinc, gold, and silver mine. EA underway 5 Turnagain Nickel/Sulphide Project about 70 km east of Dease Lake and 470 km NE of Prince Rupert 6 nickel mine announced Bronson Slope Copper/Gold/Silver/Molybdenum Mine Iskut Valley, about 110 km NE of Stewart and 270 km N of Prince Rupert open pit copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum mine EA underway 5 Bronson Slope Hydropower Projects Iskut Valley, about 110 km NE of Stewart and 270 km N of Prince Rupert hydroelectric EA underway 5 Schaft Creek Porphyry CopperGold Mine Schaft Creek area, about 320 km N of Prince Rupert 5 copper and gold mine EA und Arctos Anthracite Project (formerly Mount Klappan Coal Mine) about 160 km NE of Stewart and 330 km NE of Prince Rupert 5 open pit coal mine EA underway More Creek Hydroelectric Project Near Bob Quinn Lake, about 300 km NE of Prince Rupert 5 hydroelectric EA underway Volcano Creek Hydroelectric project Stewart Area, about 300 km NE of Prince Rupert 6 hydroelectric announced GJ Kinaskan Lake Copper-Gold Project Stikine River Region, Iskut area, about 320 km N of Prince Rupert copper and gold mine announced 6 New Polaris Gold Mine about 100 km S of Atlin, 60 km east of Juneau, Alaska, and 490 km NW of Prince Rupert gold mine announced 6 Stewart, about 180 km N of Prince Rupert 6 terminal expansion announced Kinskuch Hydroelectric Stewart Bulk Terminals Surface Water; Freshwater Fish & Fish Habitat RSA LSA RSA Intertidal & Subtidal Marine Habitat; Marine Fish & Shellfish LSA RSA Marine Mammals LSA RSA X VCs within: Terrestrial LSA RSA Economic, Social, & Health VCs Social & Heritage VCs VCs within: Socioeconomic VCs within: Land & Marine Use Healthy Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents LSA LSA LSA LSA RSA X RSA Health VCs RSA X Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page A-4 RSA Application Information Requirements Appendix A: Candidate Projects to be Considered in the PRLNG Cumulative Effects Assessment Projects Within the North Coast and Nechako Development Regions Regional or Local Study Areas with Potentially Overlapping Residual Effects Projects highlighted in yellow are not predicted to have overlapping residual effects Environmental VCs Projects marked in orange are on hold and therefore not candidates Project Name Location Certainty Rank Type Status Air LSA Port of Stewart Expansion Stewart, about 185 km N of Prince Rupert 6 mineral concentrates and log export facility expansion announced Jade Lake Power Project about 27 km E of Stewart and 170 km NE of Prince Rupert 6 hydroelectric announced Brucejack Gold Project Iskut area, about 65 km N of Stewart and 250 km N of Prince Rupert gold mine announced 6 Snowfield Gold Project about 65 km N of Stewart and 50 km N of Prince Rupert 6 open pit gold mine announced Ruby Creek Molybdenum Mine about 24 km NE of Atlin and 630 km N of Prince Rupert 7 Open pit molybdenum mine on hold Galore Creek Mine Project about 90 km NE of Wrangell, Alaska and shipped through Port of Stewart, about 185 km N of Prince Rupert Gold, Silver, and Copper mine on hold 7 Bear River Aggregate Project Stewart area, about 185 km N of Prince Rupert 7 Aggregate mine on hold Swamp Point Aggregate Project about 50 km S of Stewart, includes lands on the east side of the Portland Canal Aggregate mine and ship loading facility on hold 7 3 copper, silver and molybdenum mine under construction 5 molybdenum mine EA underway dam improvements announced gold mine announced wind power project announced molybdenum and copper mine announced bioenergy announced Health care infrastructure announced Bioenergy announced Bioenergy announced Surface Water; Freshwater Fish & Fish Habitat RSA LSA RSA Intertidal & Subtidal Marine Habitat; Marine Fish & Shellfish LSA RSA Marine Mammals LSA RSA X VCs within: Terrestrial LSA RSA Economic, Social, & Health VCs Social & Heritage VCs VCs within: Socioeconomic VCs within: Land & Marine Use Healthy Community Physical & Mental Wellbeing of Local Residents LSA LSA LSA LSA RSA X RSA Health VCs RSA X Vanderhoof and Eastward Huckleberry Mine Houston Chu Molybdenum Mine about 80 km SW of Vanderhoof Kenney Dam Cold Water Release Facility about 360 km SE of Prince Rupert 6 Blackwater Gold Project about 400 km SE of Prince Rupert 6 Nulki Hills Wind Project Vanderhoof 6 Berg Copper-Molybdenum-Silver Mine Houston area Cheslatta Green Energy Project Burns Lake, about 295 km E of Prince Rupert 6 Lakes District Hospital Replacement Burns Lake, about 295 km E of Prince Rupert 6 Fraser Lake Sawmill Biomass Project Fraser Lake, about 360 km SE of Prince Rupert 6 Fort Green Energy Project Fort St. James, about 400 km E of Prince Rupert 6 Babine Sawmill Project Burns Lake, about 295 km E of Prince Rupert 6 Replacement of sawmill announced Ditni Yoh Green Energy Project about 23 km E of Burns Lake and 320 km E of Prince Rupert 7 bioenergy on hold 6 Prepared for: Prince Rupert LNG Limited August 2014, Version 0 Page A-5 RSA
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