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Volume 1: Project Description Frontier Project List of Appendices

September 2011

List of Appendices

Appendix 1A EIA Terms of Reference and Concordance Appendix 1B Concordance to Guide 23 Appendix 1C Concordance to EPEA Appendix 1D Water Act Appendix 4A Detailed Waste Disposal Schedules Appendix 7A Water Act Licence and Approvals Appendix 13A Fort McMurray-Athabasca Oil Sands Subregional Integrated Resource Plan Appendix 14A Summary of Waste Streams and Disposal Methods (Preliminary) Appendix 14B Major Chemicals List (Preliminary) Appendix 17A Consultation

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Table 1A-1 EIA Terms of Reference Concordance Table NOTE: Content for this table was taken verbatim from the final terms of reference for the Frontier Project. UTS/Teck is now SilverBirch/Teck.

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Section CONTENT OF THE INTEGRATED APPLICATION 1 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION 1 [A] Document the public engagement program implemented for the Project including: – –

• documentation of individual participation and attendance at each meeting, including a record of specific comments or issues raised at the meetings;

1 17.4; Appendix 17A

• description and documentation of concerns and issues expressed by the public, UTS/Teck's analysis of those concerns and issues, and the actions taken to address those concerns and issues; and

1 17.4

• how public input was incorporated into the Project development, impact mitigation and monitoring plans. 1 17.4; 18.2

1 [B] Document the aboriginal consultation program implemented for the Project including: – –

• documentation of individual participation and attendance at each meeting, including a record of specific comments or issues raised at the meetings;

1 17.3; Appendix 17A

• description and documentation of concerns and issues expressed by aboriginal communities and groups, UTS/Teck’s analysis of those concerns and issues, and the actions taken to address those concerns and issues;

1 17.3; Table 17.3-3; 18.2

• how aboriginal input was incorporated into the Project development, impact mitigation and monitoring plans; and

1 17.3.4; Table 17.3-3; 18.2

• consultation undertaken with aboriginal communities and groups with respect to traditional ecological knowledge and traditional use of land.

1 17.6; Table 17.3-3

1 [C] Describe plans to maintain the public engagement and aboriginal consultation process following completion of the EIA report review to ensure that the public and aboriginal peoples will have an appropriate forum for expressing their views on the ongoing development, operation and reclamation of the Project.

1 13.8; 13.9; 17.5 to 17.8

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 The Proponent – – 2.1 [A] Provide:

• a corporate profile 1 1.2.1;

1.2.2

• the name of the legal entity that will develop, manage and operate the Project and hold the operating approvals.

1 1.1

2.1 [B] Describe UTS/Teck and their history in Alberta’s oil and gas industry, with specific reference to existing petroleum developments, proposed developments, resource characterization and environmental studies.

1 1.2.1; 1.2.2

2.2 Project Development – – 2.2 [A] Provide a development plan that includes: – –

• the phases of development; 1 1.3.2; 12.2

• the extent of mine pit excavation in each phase of the Project; 1 4.5.4

• bitumen recovery facilities; 1 5.5

• tailings management; 1 6

• overburden storage areas; 1 2.2.3; 4.2.7

• dewatering and water control facilities; 1 2.2.4; 7

• processing facilities; 1 2.2.3; 5

• infrastructure (pipelines, access roads and, power lines); 1 2.2.3; 8.3; 10.4

• other buildings and structures; 1 2.2.3; 9; 10

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.2 [A] (cont’d)

• activities associated with construction, operation, decommissioning and reclamation. 1 4.2; 4.3; 4.5; 12.3; 13.5

2.2 [B] Provide a schedule outlining the proposed phases of development and the sequence and duration of key Project components, including the timing of key steps in the construction, operation, decommissioning, and reclamation stages of each phase.

1 12.2

2.2 [C] Discuss the key factors controlling the schedule, restrictions for conducting certain development activities, and uncertainties.

1 12.3

2.3 Evaluation of Alternatives 1 2; 4.2.3; 4.2.8

2.3.1 Project Alternatives 1 2.2.1 2.3.1 [A] Discuss the need for the Project including: – –

• any alternative means of carrying out the Project that are technically and economically feasible and where applicable indicate their potential environmental effects and impacts;

1 2; 4.2.3

• a comparison of identified alternatives to the Project or components of the Project and the anticipated effects and impacts of the alternatives. Discuss how environmental, socio-economic and traditional use criteria influenced the selection of the proposed alternatives. Discuss reasons for not selecting any identified alternatives;

1 2; 16; 17.3.4

• implications resulting from a delay in proceeding with the Project, or any phase of the Project; and 1 1.4

• potential cooperative development opportunities (e.g., shared infrastructure). 1 2.2.2.2; 2.2.3.5; 2.2.3.9; 4.3.7

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.3.2 [A] Describe any constraints mapping process used and any environmental, socio-economic and traditional use and

other criteria used in the selection of locations/routes. 1 2.1

2.3.2 [B] Describe the process and criteria used to select sites for facilities and infrastructure. 1 2.2.3 2.3.2 [C] Discuss the route or site selection criteria for any linear or other infrastructure development or modification and

provide the rationale for selecting the proposed alignment and design. 1 2.2.3

2.3.2 [D] Discuss the options considered for supplying the electric power required for the Project and their environmental implications. Discuss the implications that alternate fuel sources may have on the selection of pollution abatement equipment or technologies.

1 8.3

2.3.2 [E] Discuss the bitumen extraction and tailings management options considered for the Project and the environmental implications of each. Compare and contrast the selected options against other options in terms of fluid fine tailings volumes production, containment, abandonment and progressive reclamation and, tailings water treatment and recycling. Quantify the resource sterilization for each option (including under tailings ponds).

1 5; 6; 2.2.3

2.3.2 [F] Describe the criteria and rationale for selecting the preferred water supply sources. Include options for using saline groundwater and tailings water and the criteria used to assess the feasibility of their use.

1 2.2.3; 7.4; 7.8.4

2.3.2 [G] Discuss the potential for new or additional technology to increase resource recovery at later times in the development.

1 1.4; 2.2.2.2

2.3.2 [H] Discuss options and technologies considered for wastewater treatment, wastewater management and wastewater disposal and reasons, including water quality and environmental considerations, for selecting the preferred options in the context of best management practices and best available technologies.

1 7.2; 7.4; 7.6 to 7.10; 9.3; 14.3.10

2.3.2 [I] Discuss options and technologies considered for air emission and air quality management and the evaluation of emission minimization options, including air emission control technology considerations, for selecting the preferred options in the context of best management practices and best available technologies.

1 2.2.2.4; 14.4; 18.3.4.2

2.3.2 [J] Discuss options and technologies considered for tailings water treatment and recycling, including water quality effects on the bitumen extraction and processing operations and environmental considerations for selecting the preferred options in the context of best management practices and best available technologies.

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.3.2 [K] Discuss the effects of technology selection on tailings characteristics including, but not limited to, quantity, quality,

physical characteristics, generation and storage requirements, air and water discharges, toxicity, water and energy requirements, chemical and hydrocarbon waste streams, bitumen recovery and effects on reclamation programs.

1 Table 1.3-3; 2; 6; 7.8.4; 7.11; 14.4; 14.1; Appendix 14A

2.3.2 [L] Describe how the Project will comply with the ERCB’s Directive 74: Tailings Performance Criteria and Requirements for Oil Sands Mining Schemes, February 03, 2009.

1 6.2; 6.7

2.3.2 [M] Discuss the waste disposal options. Discuss the strategy for on-site waste disposal versus off-site waste disposal and identify:

– –

• the location of on-site waste disposal, including landfills, if applicable; 1 14.3.9

• the availability of off-site waste disposal facilities; 1 14.3.11

• site suitability from a groundwater protection perspective; 1 14.3.9; 14.13.2.4

• the geotechnical suitability of any proposed waste disposal facilities; and 1 14.3.9; 14.13.1

• site suitability with regard to existing and potential human activities in the area. 1 14.3.9 2.4 Project Processes and Facilities – – 2.4 [A] Provide maps and/or drawings of the Project components and activities including: – –

• existing infrastructure, leases and clearings, including exploration clearings; 1 Figure 3.1-1; Figure 3.1-3

• proposed mining excavation(s); 1 Figure 4.3-3; Figure 4.3-2

• proposed bitumen processing facilities; 1 Figure 10.1-1; Figure 10.1-2; 5





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• other buildings and infrastructure (pipelines and utilities); 1 Figure 1.3-1

• temporary structures; 1 Figure 1.3-1; Figures 4.5-3 to 4.5-19

• transportation and access routes; 1 Fig 1.3-1

• on-site hydrocarbon storage; 1 9.2; Figure 10.1-1; Figure 10.1-2

• containment structures such as tailings ponds, retention ponds and storage ponds (e.g., lime sludge, stormwater runoff);

1 Figure 1.3-1; Figure 7.7-2

• water wells/intakes, pipelines, and storage structures; 1 Figure 1.3-1 2.4 [A] (cont’d)

• sources of aggregate resources, borrow material and other construction material and locations of any stockpiles that will be developed; and

10.2.3

• waste storage area and disposal sites. 1 Figure 1.3-1 2.4 [B] Provide a list of facilities for which locations will be determined later. 1 N/A 2.4 [C] Describe the primary resource recovery process, any proposed follow-up recovery process and other related

processes and process facilities of the Project. 1 4.2;

4.3; 5.5; 5.7; 8.3 to 8.7; 10.2; 10.3; 10.4

2.4 [D] Discuss the amount and source of energy required for the Project. 1 8.3; 11.4

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.4 [F] Provide a listing of chemical products to be manufactured, processed or otherwise used for the Project and

describe, in general terms, how these products will be stored and managed. Identify products containing substances that are:

– –

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 toxics; 1 Appendix 14B

• listed on the National Pollutant Release Inventory; 1 Appendix 14B

• dangerous goods as defined by the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act; and 1 Appendix 14B

• on the Domestic Substances List and categorized as requiring further assessment under Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan.

1 Appendix 14B

2.4 [G] Describe the nature and amount of on-site hydrocarbon storage. Discuss containment and other environmental protection measures.

1 9.2

2.5 Transportation Infrastructure – – 2.5 [A] Provide the results of consultation with Alberta Transportation and discussions with other industry operators. 1 17.4.2 2.5 [B]

Provide a summary of any Traffic Impact Assessment carried out for the Project, or where no Traffic Impact Assessment has been prepared:

– –

• describe the anticipated changes to traffic (e.g., type, volume) on highways during the life of the Project. Consider other existing and planned uses of the same highways; and

1 16.7.5

• identify needs to upgrade existing roads and intersections or construct new roads. 1 16.7.5

2.5 [C] Describe access corridors needed and/or planned by other resource stakeholders including those responsible for Forest Management Areas and other timber quota holders. Describe how their needs are accommodated to reduce overall environmental impact from resource development.

1 16.7.5; 16.7.10; Table 17.3-3

2.5 [D] Describe and locate on maps the transportation infrastructure requirements for the Project and how they relate to local communities.

1 16.7.5; Fig 1.1-1; Fig 1.3-1

2.5 [E] Describe road access to and road development within the Project Area, and identify the type and location of road construction and reclamation materials, the volume of material needed and the availability of these materials.

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.5 [F] Indicate where Crown land dispositions may be needed for roads or other infrastructure outside of the Project

Area. 1 1.8.2;

1.8.3, 10.4.3

2.5 [G] Describe crossings of watercourses or waterbodies required (with appropriate diagrams). Include: – –

• timing; 1 7.7.6

• construction standards or methods, and 1 7.7.6

• environmental protection plans. 1 7.7.6

2.6 Land Management – – 2.6 [A] Provide a description and timing of land clearing activities. 1 13.5.1 2.6 [B] Provide a timber salvage plan, highlighting end users and identifying proposed volumes for removal (by species

and year) for the life of the Project. 13.4.5;

13.5.1 2.6 [C] Identify any access restrictions including where appropriate, measures taken to control access to the Project Area

while ensuring continued access to adjacent wildland areas. 1 13.8;

16.7.9; Table 18.5-1, Table 18.7-1, Table 18.7-5, Table 18.7-7 18.7.7

2.6 [D] Provide a fire control plan highlighting: – –

• measures taken to ensure continued access for firefighters to adjacent wildland areas; 1 8.7.1.6; 16.7.10.2; Table 16-19

• forest fire prevention measures; 1 8.6; 8.7.1.6; 16.7.10.2; Table 16-19

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.6 [D] (cont’d)

• required mitigative measures for areas adjacent to the Project Area based on the FireSmart Wildfire Assessment System.

1 8.7.1.6; 16.7.10.2; Table 16-19

2.7 Air Emissions Management – – 2.7 [A]

Provide emission profiles (type, rate and source) for the Project’s operating emissions including point and non-point sources and fugitive emissions (including tailings management areas and mine faces), and for construction emissions. Consider both normal and upset conditions.

– –

Discuss: – –

• odorous or visible emissions from the proposed facilities; 1 14.4.2

• annual and total greenhouse gas emissions for the life of the Project. Identify the primary sources and provide examples of calculations;

1 14.4.2

• the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions per unit of bitumen produced and discuss how it compares with similar Projects;

1 14.4.2

• the Project’s contribution to total provincial and national greenhouse gas emissions on an annual basis; 1 14.4.2

• UTS/Teck’s overall greenhouse gas management plans; 1 14.4.2

• UTS/Teck’s plans to manage emissions from the mining fleet; 1 14.4.1

• UTS/Teck’s plans for CO2 capture and storage/use technology and the impacts on greenhouse gas emissions if the capture and storage/use technology were implemented;

1 14.4.2

• the amount and nature of Criteria Air Contaminant emissions; 1 14.4.2

• the amount and nature of acidifying emissions, probable deposition patterns and rates (note: acidifying emissions are to include all sulfur and nitrogen emissions unless a rationale is provided for not considering all these acidifying emissions);

1 14.4.2; 18.3.4; 18.4.5; 18.5.3; Table 18.3-1

• control technologies used to minimize air emissions such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), greenhouse gases, volatile organic compounds (VOC), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), particulate matter (PMx), carbon monoxide (CO) and ammonia (NH3);

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• emergency flaring scenarios (e.g., frequency and duration) and proposed measures to ensure flaring events are minimized;

1 14.13.2.6

• upset condition scenarios (e.g., frequency and duration) and proposed measures to ensure upset conditions are minimized;

1 14.13.2

• gas collection and conservation, and the applicability of vapour recovery technology; and 1 14.13.2

• fugitive emissions control technology to detect, measure and control emissions and odours from equipment leaks.

1 14.4.1

2.8 Water Resources – – 2.8 [A] Discuss potential cooperation with other parties regarding water related infrastructure and management including,

but not limited to, water intakes, pipelines, water storage and withdrawals, flow monitoring and reporting and ecological monitoring.

1 2.2.3.10; 2.2.3.11; 7.7.2; 7.7.4; 13.9

2.8.1 Water Supply – – 2.8.1 [A]

Describe the water supply requirements for the Project, including: – –

• the expected water balance during the life of the Project. Discuss assumptions made or methods chosen to arrive at the water balances;

1 7.5; 7.11

• the process, potable and non-potable water requirements and sources for construction, start-up, normal and emergency operating situations, decommissioning and reclamation. Identify the volume of water to be withdrawn from each source, considering plans for wastewater reuse;

1 7.11

• the location of sources/intakes and associated infrastructure (e.g., pipelines for water supply); 1 10.4.4

• the variability in the amount of water required on an annual and seasonal basis as the Project is implemented;

1 7.11.2

• the contingency plans when the instream flow needs of the Athabasca River require the reduction or interruption of water use from the Athabasca River;

1 7.12

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.8.1 [A] (cont’d)

• potable water treatment systems for the life of the Project; 1 8.6.1

• type and quantity of potable water treatment chemicals used; and 1 8.6.1; Table 14.B1

• measures for ensuring efficient use of water including alternatives to reduce the consumption of non-saline water such as water use minimization, recycling tailings and other waters, conservation, and technological improvements.

1 7.6.2

2.8.2 Surface Water – – 2.8.2 [A] Describe the surface water management strategy for the construction, operation, decommissioning and

reclamation stages, including: • design factors considered, such as:

i) site drainage; ii) run-on management; iii) road and plant run-off; iv) erosion/sediment control; v) geotechnical stability concerns; vi) groundwater and surface water protection; vii) muskeg dewatering; viii) mine pit dewatering; ix) groundwater seepage; and x) flood protection;

1 7

• permanent or temporary alterations or realignments of watercourses, wetlands and other waterbodies; 1 7.6

• the pre and post-disturbance alignment and condition of all ephemeral and permanent streams, wetlands and waterbodies including those created by the Project; and

1 7.6

• factors used in the design of water management facilities with respect to the Canadian Dam Safety Association Dam Safety Guidelines, including expected flood and flood protection.

1 7.6

2.8.2 [B] Provide results of the navigability assessment(s) for waterways that may be affected by the Project and a description of navigable waterways in the Study Area.

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.8.3 Wastewater Management – – 2.8.3 [A]

Describe the wastewater management strategy for the Project, including: – –

• the source, quantity and composition of wastewater streams from each component of the proposed operation (e.g., oil sands mining, bitumen extraction and associated facilities) for all Project conditions, including normal, start-up, worst-case and upset conditions;

1 7

• the design of facilities that will handle, treat and store wastewater streams and the type and quantity of any chemicals used in wastewater treatment, including measures taken in the design to prevent or minimize potential impacts to the environment;

1 6; 7.6; 7.7; 7.9; 14.10; Appendix 14B

• the options for wastewater treatment, including the rationale for selecting the preferred options, including a discussion of options not chosen and the rationale for their exclusion;

1 2.2.4; 7.6; 9.3; 14.3.10.2

• the options for the disposal of wastewater in the context of best management practices and best available technologies, including the rationale for choosing the preferred option and the measures taken to prevent impacts on potable groundwater, aquatic ecosystems and vegetation;

1 7.2; 7.6.4

• how make-up water requirements and disposal volumes will be minimized; 1 7.6.4

• discharges to the surrounding watershed from existing and reclaimed sites, including the tailings management areas and end pit lakes and the management strategy for handling such releases;

1 7.6; 7.7; 13.6.4

• the potable water and sewage treatment systems for both the construction and operation stages. Discuss the sewage treatment system options considered including the rationale for the option selected; and

1 7.6.4; 9.3; 14.3.10.2

• a monitoring plan for wastewater releases, including the rationale used to determine the frequency of sampling and the parameters to be measured.

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.9 Waste Management – – 2.9 [A] Characterize and quantify the anticipated dangerous goods, and hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable

wastes generated by the Project, and: 1 Appendix 14A

• describe the composition and volume of specific waste streams and discuss how each stream will be managed;

1 14.3.5; 14.3.6; 14.3.7; 14.3.8; Appendix 14A

• describe the management plan for exploratory drilling wastes, produced tailings, overburden and other mining wastes, as well as any by-products. Include evaluations to minimize fine fluid tailings production, considering mining methods and the proposed extraction process;

1 14.3.10

• describe how any disposal sites will be constructed; and 1 14.3.9

• describe plans for pollution prevention, waste minimization, recycling, and management to reduce waste quantities over the life of the Project.

1 14.3.8

2.10 Conservation and Reclamation – – 2.10 [A]

Provide a conceptual conservation and reclamation plan for the Project with consideration to: – –

• pre-development information with respect to land capability, vegetation, commercial forest land base by commercialism class, forest productivity, recreation, wildlife, aquatic resources, aesthetics, traditional land uses and land use resources;

1 13.4.3; 13.4.4; 13.4.5; 13.4.6; 13.4.7; 13.4.8; 13.4.9; 13.4.10

• integration of operations, decommissioning, reclamation planning and reclamation activities. Discuss anticipated timeframes for completion of reclamation stages and release of lands back to the Crown including an outline of the key milestone dates for reclamation and how progress to achieve these targets will be measured;

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• constraints to reclamation such as timing of activities, availability of reclamation materials and influence of natural processes and cycles including natural disturbance regimes;

1 13.5

• post-development land capability with respect to: i) self-sustaining topography, drainage and surface watercourses representative of the surrounding area; ii) pre-development traditional use with consideration for traditional vegetation and wildlife species in the

reclaimed landscape; iii) end pit lakes; iv) wetlands; v) self-sustaining vegetation communities representative of the surrounding area; and vi) reforestation and forest productivity;

1 13.5

• a revegetation plan for the disturbed terrestrial and aquatic areas, identifying the species types that will be used for seeding or planting, and the vegetation management practices to return disturbed areas to a state capable of supporting a self-sustaining vegetative community capable of ecological succession equivalent to pre-disturbance conditions, considering factors such as biological capability and diversity, natural disturbance regimes and end land use objectives;

1 13.6.3

• water supply capability of post-mine landscape; 1 13.6.4

• reclamation material salvage, storage areas and handling procedures; 1 13.5.2

• reclamation material replacement indicating depth, volume and type; 1 13.6.2

• pre-development and final reclaimed site drainage plans; 1 Figure 3.1-2; Figure 3.1-3; Figure 13.6-14

• integrating surface and near-surface drainage within the Project Area; and 1 13.6.4

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.10 [B] Provide: – –

• a predicted post-disturbance Ecological Land Classification (ELC) map for the post-reclamation landscape considering potential land uses and how the landscape and soils have been designed to accommodate future land use;

1 Figure 13.6-2; Figure 13.6-3

• a discussion of issues related to the design of a self-sustaining and productive aquatic ecosystem for a range of users and uses, including implications of the selected tailings technology. Explain processes and activities UTS/Teck will undertake to address issues of uncertainty surrounding the long-term ecological viability of end pit lakes;

1 13.6-4; 13.6-5; 13.9-2; 15

• a discussion of any off-site mitigation that is being considered for habitat types that cannot be reclaimed; and 1 15

• a discussion of any uncertainties related to the conceptual reclamation plan. 1 13.9.5 2.11 Environmental Management Systems – –

2.11 [A] Summarize key elements of UTS/Teck’s existing or proposed environment, health and safety management system. Discuss how it will be integrated into the Project, addressing the following:

– –

• operating plans and performance standards to be developed prior to the commissioning of the mine and plant, such as policies and corporate procedures, and operator training; and

1 14.2

• plans to minimize the production or release into the environment of substances that may have an adverse effect including modifying existing plans, or a conceptual contingency plan that considers operational upset conditions, such as serious malfunctions or accidents, and unpredicted negative impacts that are realized during and after Project development.

1 14.12; 14.13

2.11 [B] Describe adaptive management plans that minimize the impact of the Project. Describe the flexibility built into the Project to accommodate future modifications required as a result of:

– –

• any change in environmental standards, limits and guidelines; or 1 13.3.4; 14.4.2.5; 14.11.3.4; 18.2.14

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Section 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont’d) 2.11 [C] Describe the emergency response system that will be used to minimize adverse environmental effects, while

protecting the safety of personnel, including; – –

• emergency reporting procedures for spill containment and management; and 1 4.12; 14.13

• emergency response, public notification protocol and safety procedures. 1 4.12; 14.13

2.11 [D] Describe the current and proposed source monitoring programs with respect to: – –

• air emissions, including fugitive emissions; 1 14.11.6

• wastewater treatment and release; and 1 14.3.10; 14.11

• hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment and storage. 1 14.3.12

2.11 [E] Provide a conceptual plan to monitor reclamation performance and success (including soils, vegetation, wildlife, groundwater and aquatic resources).

1 13.9.4

2.11 [F] Discuss how the results of monitoring programs and publicly available monitoring information will be integrated with the environmental management system for the Project. Describe how the monitoring data will be disseminated to the public or other interested parties.

1 13.3.4; 18.8

2.12 Regional and Cooperative Initiatives – – 2.12 [A] Discuss UTS/Teck’s involvement in regional and cooperative efforts to address environmental and socio-

economic issues associated with oil sands development, including: – –

• potential cooperative ventures that UTS/Teck have initiated, could initiate or could develop with other oil sands operators and other resource users;

1 1.4; 17.3.5; 17.5

• how UTS/Teck will work to develop and implement such cooperative opportunities; 1 1.4

• UTS/Teck’s participation in any regional forums including CEMA and its individual working groups; 1 1.5; 17.8; 18.8

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• how regional environmental management initiatives will be incorporated into UTS/Teck’s management practices.

1 1.5; 14.11.1; 14.11.6

2.12 [B] Discuss UTS/Teck’s regional monitoring activities including: – –

• monitoring that will be undertaken to assist in managing environmental effects, confirm performance of mitigative measures and improve environmental protection strategies;

1 18.8

• monitoring done independently by UTS/Teck; N/A N/A

• monitoring performed in conjunction with other stakeholders, including aboriginal communities and groups; and

1 17

• new monitoring initiatives that may be required as a result of the Project. 1 17.7 2.12 [C] Discuss opportunities to coordinate reclamation plans with adjacent operators. Identify environmental implications

of lease boundary agreements with adjacent operators and indicate plans to address any lease boundary issues that may arise.

1 13.9; 13.9-5

3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT – – 3.1 Assessment Requirements – – 3.1 [A] Unless otherwise stated in the Terms of Reference, all requirements apply to the entire Study Area and to all

stages of the Project (construction, operation, decommissioning and reclamation). – –

3.1.1 Scenarios – – 3.1.1 [A]

Define assessment scenarios including: 3 1.2.4

• a Baseline Case, which includes existing environmental conditions, existing and approved Projects or activities;

3 1.2.4

• an Application Case, which includes the Baseline Case with the effects of the Project added; and 3 1.2.4

• a Planned Development Case, which includes past studies, existing and anticipated future environmental conditions, existing and approved Projects or activities plus other planned Projects.

3 1.2.4

3.1.1 [B] For the purpose of defining the scenarios, approved means approved by any federal, provincial, or municipal regulatory authority. Planned means any Project or activity that has been publicly disclosed up to six months prior to the submission of UTS/Teck’s Application and EIA report.

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.1.2 Study Areas – – 3.1.2.1 Project Area – – 3.1.2.1 [A]

The Project Area includes all lands subject to direct disturbance from the Project and associated infrastructure. For the Project Area, provide:

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• the legal land description; 1 13.1

• the boundaries of the land under UTS/Teck control (this may include lands under public land disposition or private lands leased or owned by UTS/Teck);

1 1.8.4

• the proposed ERCB approval area; 1 18.1.3.3; Figure 18.1-4

• a map that shows the status of land tenure and identifies the locations of all proposed development activities and facilities; and

1 1.8.4.1; Figure 1.8-1

• a topographic map of appropriate scale showing the area proposed to be disturbed in relation to existing township grids, wetlands, watercourses, and waterbodies.

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3.1.2.2 Local and Regional Study Areas – – 3.1.2.2 [A] The Local Study Area (LSA) is the area existing outside the boundaries of the Project Area where there is a

reasonable potential for immediate environmental impacts due to ongoing Project activities. 3 1.2.6

3.1.2.2 [B] The Regional Study Area (RSA) is the area within which there is the potential for cumulative and socio-economic effects, and that may be relevant to the assessment of any wider-spread effects of the Project.

3 1.2.6

3.1.2.2 [C] The study area for the EIA report shall include the Project Area as well as the spatial and temporal limits of individual environmental components outside the Project Area boundaries where an effect can be reasonably expected. The Study Area includes both Local and Regional Study Areas.

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.1.2.2 [D] For each LSA and RSA: – –

• provide the scientific rationale used to define the spatial and temporal aspects, considering the location and range of probable Project and cumulative effects; and

1 16.3.1; 16.3.3

4 2.3.1; 2.3.3; 3.3.1; 3.3.2

5 2.3.1; 2.3.3; 3.3.1; 3.3.3; 4.3.1; 4.3.3; 5.3.1; 5.3.3

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.1.2.2 [D] (cont’d)

8 2.3.1; 2.3.2; 3.3.1; 3.3.2; 4.3.1; 4.3.3; 5.3.1; 5.3.3; 6.3.1; 6.3.3; 7.1.1

• identify LSA and RSA boundaries on maps of appropriate scale that show existing township grids, wetlands, watercourses, waterbodies and other topographic features.

3 1.2.6

3.1.2.2 [E] Identify the traditional land use areas within the Study Area, as provided by aboriginal communities and groups. 8 6.3.1 3.1.3 Cumulative Effects Assessment – – 3.1.3 [A] UTS/Teck shall assess cumulative environmental effects in accordance with the ERCB/AENV/NRCB Information

Letter Cumulative Effects Assessment in Environmental Impact Assessment Reports under the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act June 2000. UTS/Teck will include a summary of all proposed monitoring, research and other strategies or plans to minimize, mitigate and manage potential adverse effects.

1 18.8

3.1.3 [B] Explain the approach and methods used to identify and assess cumulative impacts, including cooperative opportunities and initiatives undertaken to further the collective understanding of cumulative impacts. Provide a record of relevant assumptions, confidence in data and analysis to support conclusions.

3 1.2

3.1.4 Information Requirements – – 3.1.4 [A] UTS/Teck shall include the following environmental information for each assessment scenario: – –

• a description of and rationale for the selection of environmental attributes, parameters, or properties examined;

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.1.4 [A] (cont’d)

• for each selected environmental attribute, parameter, or property: i) describe existing conditions. Comment on whether the available data are sufficient to assess impacts

and mitigative measures. Identify environmental disturbance from previous, current, and approved activities that have become part of the baseline conditions;

ii) describe the environmental effects associated with the development activities; iii) provide plans to minimize, mitigate or eliminate negative effects and impacts. Discuss the key elements

of such plans; iv) provide a description of the process and criteria used to determine the significance of environmental

effects; v) present a plan to manage environmental changes and identify any follow-up programs necessary to

verify the accuracy of the environmental assessment and to determine effectiveness of measures taken to mitigate adverse environmental effects; and

vi) describe the residual effects and their significance;

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18.3; 18.4; 18.5; 18.6; 18.7

• a discussion of the sources of information used in the assessment including: i) a summary of previously conducted environmental assessments related to UTS/Teck’s operations; ii) literature and previous EIA reports and environmental studies; operating experience from current, similar

operations; industry study groups; traditional knowledge; and government sources; and iii) limitations or deficiencies that the information may place on the analysis or conclusions in the EIA report.

Discuss how these limitations or deficiencies will be addressed within the EIA report; and

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1

18.3; 18.4; 18.5; 18.6; 18.7; 18.8

• a description of the techniques used to identify and evaluate the environmental impacts and effects resulting from the Project.

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3.1.4 [B] The EIA Report shall: – –

• identify where deficiencies in information exist and describe UTS/Teck’s plan, including a rationale, for providing the necessary information. Where required, undertake studies and investigations to obtain additional information to address the information deficiencies;

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• provide a sufficient base for the prediction of positive and negative impacts and the extent to which negative impacts may be mitigated by planning, Project design, construction techniques, operational practices and reclamation techniques. Impact significance will be quantified where possible and assessed including consideration of spatial, temporal and cumulative aspects;

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.1.4 [B] (cont’d)

• if applicable, provide a plan that addresses the adverse impacts associated with the Project that may require joint resolution by government, industry, and the community. Describe how this plan will be implemented and how it will incorporate the participation of government, industry and the community; and

1 17.8

• present baseline biophysical information in a manner that enables an ecological land classification (ELC) map of the Project Area to be completed to the ecosite classification.

2 8.3.1

3.1.5 Modeling – – 3.1.5 [A]

For those models or modeling techniques used that are not prescribed by regulators to predict Project impacts provide:

– –

• justification for the model used including its status relative to the state-of-the-art investigations for modeling and monitoring;

5 Appendix 3B; Appendix 3C; Appendix 4A

6 Appendix 4A • documentation of the calibration process, the validation process and the assumptions used to obtain the

modeling predictions; and 5 Appendix 3B;

Appendix 3C; Appendix 4A

6 Appendix 4A

• a discussion of the limitations of the models used and how these limitations were addressed, including sources of error and relative accuracy.

5 Appendix 3B; Appendix 3C; Appendix 4A

6 Appendix 4A 3.1.5 [B] Air quality modeling should be conducted in accordance with the latest edition of the Air Quality Model Guideline

published by Alberta Environment. 4 3.3.4

3.1.5 [C] Habitat models used to evaluate impacts should be modified/calibrated by comparing model predictions with wildlife data from the Study Area. If field data do not correlate with habitat models, the habitat model parameters should be revised (at minimum) and the data collection process revisited.

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• the type and frequency of meteorological conditions that may result in poor air quality; and 4 3.5.1

• appropriate ambient air quality parameters such as SO2, CO, H2S, total hydrocarbons (THC), NOX, VOC, PAH, individual hydrocarbons of concern in the THC and VOC mixtures including odorous compounds, ground-level ozone (O3), visibility, representative heavy metals, and particulates (road dust, PM10 and PM2.5).

4 3.5.3; 3.6; Appendix 3B

3.2.1 [B] Provide representative baseline noise levels at receptor locations. 4 2.4 3.2.2 Impact Assessment – –

3.2.2 [A]

Identify components of the Project that will affect air quality, and: – –

• describe the potential for reduced air quality (including odours and visibility) resulting from the Project and discuss any implications of the expected air quality for environmental protection and public health, including the local residents and actively used cabins;

4 3.6

7 2.10.1; 2.10.2

• estimate ground-level concentrations of appropriate air quality parameters; 4 3.6

• discuss any expected changes to particulate deposition, nitrogen deposition, and acidic deposition patterns; 4 3.6

• identify areas that exceed Potential Acid Input (PAI) critical loading criteria and discuss the possible implications in terms of over or underestimating deposition;

5 4.9

6 2.8

• discuss interactive effects that may occur as a result of co-exposure of a receptor to all emissions; and 7 2

• describe air quality impacts resulting from the Project, and their implications for other environmental resources, including habitat diversity and quantity, vegetation resources, and water quality.

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.2.2 [B] Identify stages or elements of the Project that are sensitive to changes or variability in climate parameters,

including frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Discuss what impacts the change to climate parameters may have on elements of the Project that are sensitive to climate parameters.

5 2.5.7; 2.6.7; 3.5.7; 3.6.7; 3.7.5; 4.6.7; 4.7.7; 4.8,7 Appendix 3C

6 2.6.9; 3.7.9; 4.3.7; 4.5.2; 4.6.9 4.8.9

3.2.2 [C]

Identify components of the Project that have the potential to increase noise levels and discuss the implications. Present the results of a noise assessment. Include:

– –

• potentially affected people and wildlife; 4 2.5.4.2; 2.6.4.1; Appendix 2C

• an estimate of the potential for increased noise resulting from the development; and 4 2.5.4.2, 2.6.4.1 Appendix 2C

• the implications of any increased noise levels, including the implications for local residents and any actively used cabins.

4 2.5.4.2; 2.6.4.1; Appendix 2C

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.2.2 [E] Describe the residual air quality and noise effects of the Project and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects. 4 2.5.4.2;

2.6.4.1; 2.5.8; 2.6.8; 3.6; 3.7

3.2.3 [A] Describe ambient air quality and noise monitoring that will be conducted during the life of the Project to assess air quality and noise and the effectiveness of mitigation.

4 2.5.8; 2.6.8; 3.7

3.2.3 [B] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to monitor the effects of acid deposition. 5 4.9.10 6 2.8.11

3.3 Hydrogeology – – 3.3.1 Baseline Information – – 3.3.1 [A] Provide an overview of the existing geologic and hydrogeologic setting from the ground surface down to, and

including, the oil producing zones and wastewater disposal zones, and if applicable, to the base of any deeper strata that would be potentially impacted by mining and/or wastewater disposal operations. Document any new hydrogeological investigations, including methodology and results, undertaken as part of the EIA study, and:

2 3.1; 3.2; 3.3

• present regional and Project Area geology using structure contour maps, geologic cross-sections and isopach maps to illustrate depth, thickness and spatial extent of lithology, stratigraphic units and structural features;

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• present regional and Project Area hydrogeology describing: i) the major aquifers, aquitards and aquicludes (Quaternary and bedrock), their spatial distribution,

properties, hydraulic connections between aquifers, hydraulic heads, gradients, groundwater flow directions and velocities. Include maps and cross sections;

ii) the chemistry of groundwater aquifers including baseline concentrations of major ions, metals and hydrocarbon indicators;

iii) the potential discharge zones, potential recharge zones and sources, areas of groundwater-surface water interaction and areas of Quaternary aquifer-bedrock groundwater interaction;

iv) water well development and groundwater use, including an inventory of groundwater users, v) the recharge potential for Quaternary aquifers; vi) potential hydraulic connection between bitumen production zones, deep disposal formations and other

aquifers due to Project operations; vii) the characterization of formations chosen for deep well disposal, including chemical compatibility and

containment potential, injection capacity, hydrodynamic flow regime, and water quality assessments. The suitability of any onsite waste disposal sites should be discussed and supporting geological information provided; and

viii) the locations of major facilities associated with the Project including facilities for waste storage, treatment and disposal (e.g., deep well disposal) and describe site-specific aquifer and shallow groundwater conditions beneath these proposed facilities.

2 3.3.2; 3.3.3; 3.3.4; 3.3.6; 3.3.5; 3.3.7

3.3.2 Impact Assessment – – 3.3.2 [A] Describe Project components and activities that have the potential to affect groundwater resource quantity and

quality during the life of the Project. 5 5

2.5.5; 2.5.2

3.3.2 [B] Describe the nature and significance of the potential Project impacts on groundwater with respect to: – –

• the inter-relationship between groundwater and surface water in terms of surface water quantity and quality; 5 2.5.2

• implications for terrestrial or riparian vegetation, wildlife and aquatic resources including wetlands; 5 2.5.2

• changes in groundwater quality; 5 2.6

• conflicts with other groundwater users, and proposed resolutions to these conflicts 2 3.3.4

• potential implications of seasonal variations; 5 2.5

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• potential changes to the site water balance following completion of Project operations and proposed mitigative measures.

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3.3.2 [C] Describe programs to manage and protect groundwater resources including any response/mitigation plans that may be considered in the event that adverse effects are detected, including: • the early detection of potential contamination; • groundwater remediation options in the event that adverse effects are detected; and • monitoring groundwater production or dewatering effects.

1 14.11.1; 14.11.2; 14.11.3

5 2.5.9; 2.6.9

3.3.2 [D] Describe the residual effects of the Project on groundwater quality and quantity and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects.

5 2.5

3.3.3 Monitoring – – [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to identify impacts to groundwater quality and quantity resulting from

the Project and to measure the effectiveness of mitigation plans. 1 14.11.1;

14.11.2; 14.11.3

5 2.5.9; 2.6.9

3.4 Hydrology – – 3.4.1 Baseline Information – – 3.4.1 [A] Describe and map the surface hydrology. Include flow regimes of streams in the Project Area. 2 4.3 3.4.1 [B] Provide surface flow baseline data for both the Local Study Area and Regional Study Area, including:

• seasonal variation, low, average and peak flows for watercourses; and • low, average and peak levels for waterbodies.

2 4.3

3.4.1 [C] Discuss trends of low, average and peak levels where historical data are available. 2 4.3 3.4.1 [D] Identify any surface water users who have existing approvals, permits or licenses. 2 4.3 3.4.2 Impact Assessment – – 3.4.2 [A] Discuss changes to watersheds, including surface and near-surface drainage conditions, potential flow

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.4.2 [B] Describe the extent of hydrological changes that will result from disturbances to groundwater and surface water

movement: • include changes to the quantity of surface flow, water levels and channel regime in watercourses (during

minimum, average and peak flows) and water levels in waterbodies; • assess the potential impact of any alterations in flow on the hydrology in both the Local Study Area and

Regional Study Area and identify all temporary and permanent alterations, channel realignments, disturbances or surface water withdrawals;

• discuss both the Project and cumulative effect of these changes on hydrology (e.g., timing, volume, peak and minimum flow rates, river regime and lake levels), including the significance of effects for downstream watercourses; and

• identify any potential erosion problems in watercourses due to the Project.

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5 3.5; 3.6; 3.7

3.4.2 [C] Discuss changes in sedimentation patterns in receiving waters caused by the Project. 5 3.6 3.4.2 [D] Describe impacts on other surface water users due to the Project. Identify any potential water use conflicts. 5 3.5 3.4.2 [E] Describe potential downstream impact if surface water is removed. 5 3.5

3.4.2 [F] Discuss the impact of low flow conditions and in-stream flow needs (IFN) on water supply and water and wastewater management strategies.

5 3.5

3.4.2 [G] Discuss how potential impacts of temporary and permanent roads on the hydrology of wetland types will be minimized and mitigated.

1 7.6 5 3.5.5

3.4.2 [H] Describe mitigation measures to address impacts during the construction, operation, decommissioning and reclamation stages including: • alteration in flow regimes; • potential water use conflicts; and • increased sediment loadings.

5 3.5.5; 3.6.5; 3.7

3.4.2 [I] Describe residual effects of the Project on hydrology in both the Local Study Area and Regional Study Area and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects.

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.4.3 Monitoring – – 3.4.3 [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to assess the impacts of changes in surface water flows and levels

on aquatic resources, wildlife and vegetation and to measure the effectiveness of mitigation plans. 1 7 5 3.5.9;

3.6.9; 3.7.7

3.5 Surface Water Quality – – 3.5.1 Baseline Information – – 3.5.1 [A] Describe the baseline water quality of watercourses and waterbodies and their seasonal variations, including

under-ice conditions, and relationships to flow and other controlling factors. Consider appropriate water quality parameters such as temperature, pH, conductivity, cations and anions, metals, dissolved oxygen, suspended sediment, dissolved solids, nutrients and other oil sands water contaminants such as naphthenic acids.

2 5

3.5.2 Impact Assessment – – 3.5.2 [A] Identify Project components that may influence or impact surface water quality. 5 4.5.5 3.5.2 [B]

Describe the potential impacts of the Project on surface water quality: 5 4

• discuss any changes in water quality resulting from the Project that may exceed the Surface Water Quality Guidelines for Use in Alberta or the Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life;

5 4.5.5; 4.5.6

• discuss the significance of any impacts on water quality and implications to aquatic resources (e.g., biota, biodiversity and habitat);

5 4.12 5 5.8

• discuss any water quality implications of the tailings deposits, including the amount and quality of water or leachates released, their permeability and groundwater characteristics;

5 4.5.5

• discuss seasonal variation and potential effects on surface water quality; 5 4.4.3

• assess the potential Project related and cumulative impacts of acidifying and other air emissions on surface water quality; and

5 4.9

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decommissioning and reclamation stages of the Project. 5 4.5.5

3.5.2 [D] Describe water and sediment quality conditions and suitability for aquatic biota in constructed waterbodies such as end pit lakes.

5 4.11

3.5.2 [E] Describe the residual effects of the Project on surface water quality and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects.

5 4.5.5; 4.5.9

3.5.3 Monitoring – –

3.5.3 [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to assess surface water quality impacts from the Project and to measure the effectiveness of mitigation plans. Discuss the location of monitoring sites, the frequency of monitoring, the parameters to be monitored, the implementation of quality assurance programs and the numerical methodology.

5 4.5.9

3.5.3 [B] Describe how continuous monitoring will be used to evaluate Project effects and how such monitoring will be used to identify the need for mitigation.

5 4.5.9

3.6 Aquatic Ecology – –

3.6.1 Baseline Information – – 3.6.1 [A] Describe the existing fish and other aquatic resources (e.g., benthic invertebrates). Identify species composition,

distribution, relative abundance, movements and general life history parameters. 2 6.3.4

3.6.1 [B]

Describe and map, as appropriate, the fish habitat and aquatic resources of the lakes, rivers and other waters and identify:

2 6.1.3.1; 6.1.3.2

• key indicator species and provide the rationale and selection criteria used and include a rationale for any CEMA indicators that are excluded;

2 5

6.3.4; 5.3.4; Table 5-3

• critical or sensitive areas such as spawning, rearing, and over-wintering habitats. Discuss seasonal habitat use including migration and spawning routes

2 6.3.4

• current and potential use of the fish resources by aboriginal, sport or commercial fisheries; and 2 6.3.2

• TEK, such as fishing practices and associated ecosystem knowledge (gathered through existing reports as well as community consultation) as appropriate for both the description of existing fisheries and aquatic resources and the impact assessment.

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Describe the potential impacts to fish, fish habitat and other aquatic resources (e.g., stream alterations and changes to substrate conditions, water quality and quantity) considering:

5 3; 4; 5

• fish tainting, survival of eggs and fry, chronic or acute health effects, and increased stress on fish populations from release of contaminants, sedimentation, flow alterations and habitat changes;

5 4.12; 5.6.5; 5.7.5; 5.5.5

• potential impacts on riparian areas that could impact aquatic biological resources and productivity; 5 5.6.5

• the potential for increased fishing pressures in the region that could arise from the increased workforce and improved access as a result of the Project. Identify the implications on the fish resource and describe any mitigation strategies that might be planned to minimize these effects, including any plans to restrict employee and visitor access, and

5 5.6.5; 5.6.10

• changes to benthic invertebrate communities that may affect food quality and availability for fish. 5 5.8.4; 5.8.8

3.6.2 [B] As applicable, discuss the design, construction and operational factors to be incorporated into the Project to minimize effects to fish and fish habitat and protect aquatic resources.

5 5.5.5; 5.6.5; 5.7.5

3.6.2 [C] Identify plans proposed to offset any loss in the productivity of fish habitat. Indicate how environmental protection plans address applicable provincial and federal policies on fish habitat including the development of a “No Net Loss” fish habitat objective.

1 7; 15

3.6.2 [D] Describe the residual effects of the Project on fish, fish habitat, and other aquatic resources and discuss their significance in the context of local and regional fisheries. Describe UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects.

5 5.6.5

3.6.2 [E] Describe the effects of any surface withdrawals considered including cumulative effects on aquatic resources. Describe how any water intakes have been designed to avoid entrapment and entrainment of fish and provide information on the species of fish considered.

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effectiveness of mitigation plans. 1 15.5 5 5.5.11;

5.6.11; 5.7.11

3.6.3 [B] Describe plans to monitor benthic macroinvertebrate communities and species in watercourses and waterbodies affected by the Project during all phases of the Project

1 15.5 5 5.5.11;

5.6.11; 5.7.11

3.7 Vegetation – – 3.7.1 Baseline Information – – 3.7.1 [A] Describe the existing vegetation, including non-native plant species, by mapping vegetation communities for each

ecosite phase. Describe how existing vegetation will be identified using field surveys in addition to air photo interpretation. Use field surveys to verify the accuracy of the air photo interpretation to produce the ELC map.

2 8.3; Appendix 8B

3.7.1 [B] Describe and map wetlands, and discuss their function, distribution and relative abundance. 2 8.3.1 6 3.6.2

3.7.1 [C] Identify, verify and map the relative abundance of species of rare plants and the ecosite phases where they are found.

2 8.3.3

3.7.1 [D] Identify key indicator species and discuss the rationale for their selection. Identify composition, distribution, relative abundance, habitat requirements and general life history. Address those species listed as “at Risk, May be at Risk and Sensitive” in The Status of Alberta Species (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development).

2 8.3.3

6 3.3.4

3.7.1 [E] Discuss the potential of each ecosite phase to support rare plant species, plants for traditional, medicinal and cultural purposes, old growth forests and communities of limited distribution. Consider their importance for local and regional habitat, sustained forest growth, rare plant habitat and the hydrologic regime.

2 8.3

8 6.6

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.7.1 [G] Provide Timber Productivity Ratings for the Local Study Area, including identification of productive forested, non-

productive forested and non-forested lands. 2 8.3.1

3.7.2 Impact Assessment – – 3.7.2 [A] Identify the amount of vegetation and wetlands to be disturbed during the life of the Project. 6 3.6 3.7.2 [B] Discuss any potential effects the Project may have on rare plants or endangered species, as listed in The Status

of Alberta Species (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development) and the Alberta Natural Heritage Information Centre (ANHIC).

6 3.7

3.7.2 [C] Discuss temporary (include timeframe) and permanent changes to vegetation and wetland communities and comment on:

6 3.7

• the effects and their implications for other environmental resources (e.g., habitat diversity and quantity, water quality and quantity, and erosion potential);

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6 3.6; 4.5

• the effects and their implications to recreation, aboriginal and other uses; and 8 4.9; 4.10; 4.13; 6.5; 6.6

• the sensitivity to disturbance (including acid deposition), as well as the techniques used to estimate sensitivity to disturbance and reclamation, of each vegetation community.

6 3.8

3.7.2 [D] Describe the regional impact of any ecosite phase to be removed. 6 3.6 3.7.2 [E] Discuss from an ecological perspective, the expected timelines for establishment and recovery of vegetative

communities and the expected differences in the resulting vegetative community structures. 6 3.6.5

3.7.2 [F] Provide an ELC map that shows the reclaimed vegetation in and adjacent to the Project area. Comment on the importance of the size, distribution and variety of the reclaimed landscape units from both a local and regional perspective.

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.7.2 [G] Compare the pre-disturbance and reclaimed percentages and distribution of all forested communities in the

Project Area and determine the amount of commercial and non-commercial forest land base that will be disturbed by the Project.

8 4.8

3.7.2 [H] Discuss the impact of any loss of wetlands, as well as how this will affect land use, fragmentation and biodiversity. Discuss measures and techniques that will be used to minimize the impact.

6 3.6

3.7.2 [I] Provide a mitigation strategy that will minimize Project impacts addressing: – –

• mitigation of the adverse effects of site clearing on rare plants and plant communities. Identify any setbacks proposed around environmentally sensitive areas such as surface waterbodies, riparian areas and wetlands; and

6 3.7.5

• measures and techniques that will be used to minimize the impact of loss of wetlands on land use, fragmentation and biodiversity.

6 3.5.5; 3.6.5

3.7.2 [J] Discuss weeds and non-native invasive species and describe how these species will be assessed and controlled prior to and during operation and reclamation.

6 3.7 1 13.6.6.3

3.7.2 [K] Describe the residual effects of the Project on vegetation and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects. 6 3.5; 3.6; 3.7; 3.8

3.7.3 Monitoring – – 3.7.3 [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to assess vegetation impacts, including wetland and riparian

vegetation, from the Project and to measure the effectiveness of mitigation plans. 6 3.5.11;

3.6.11; 3.7.11; 3.8.11

3.8 Wildlife – – 3.8.1 Baseline Information – – 3.8.1 [A] Describe and map existing wildlife resources (amphibians, reptiles, birds, and terrestrial and aquatic mammals),

and their use and potential use of habitats. Include number, timing and location of surveys and statistical parameters used to determine population estimates such as range, confidence limits and power analyses.

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.8.1 [B] Identify key indicator species and discuss the rationale for their selection, and include a rationale for any CEMA

indicators that are excluded. Identify composition, distribution, relative abundance, seasonal movements, movement corridors, habitat requirements, key habitat areas, and general life history. Address those species listed as “at Risk, May be at Risk and Sensitive” in The Status of Alberta Species (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development) and all legally listed species under the federal Species at Risk Act.

6 4.3.4

3.8.2 Impact Assessment – –

3.8.2 [A] Describe Project components and activities that may affect wildlife and wildlife habitat. 6 4.5.1; 4.6.1; 4.7

3.8.2 [B] Describe the potential changes to wildlife: – –

• evaluate potential impacts on wildlife populations, habitat use, habitat availability/quality and food supply during all phases of the Project. Consider habitat loss, abandonment, reduced effectiveness, fragmentation or alteration as it relates to movement, reproductive potential and recruitment for regional wildlife populations over the life of the Project;

6 4.5; 4.6; 4.7; 4.8

• describe the spatial and temporal changes to habitat (type, quality, quantity, diversity and distribution) and to wildlife distribution, relative abundance, movements, habitat availability and the potential to return the area to pre-disturbed wildlife habitat/population conditions, including: i) potential effects on wildlife as a result of changes to air and water quality, including both acute and

chronic effects on animal health, with specific reference to wildlife Key Indicator Species, and ii) potential effects on wildlife due to improved or altered access into the area (e.g., vehicle collisions with

wildlife), obstructions to daily or seasonal movements, noise and hunting mortality during operations and after reclamation;

6 4.5; 4.6; 4.7; 4.8

7 Appendix 2D

• comment on the availability of species for traditional use considering habitat loss and changes, habitat avoidance, road-kills and other secondary impacts and increased non-aboriginal hunting pressure; and

6 4.5; 4.6

8 6.5; 6.6

• map the anticipated changes due to the Project and other planned activities in both the Local Study Area and Regional Study Area to describe potential effects of habitat fragmentation and the implications to wildlife.

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Provide a strategy and mitigation plan to minimize impacts on wildlife habitat during the life of the Project and to return productive wildlife habitat to the area, considering: • consistency of the plan with applicable regional, provincial and federal wildlife habitat objectives and policies; • habitat enhancement measures with specific reference to the targeted wildlife species for each measure and

a schedule for the return of habitat capability to areas impacted by the Project; • the use of setbacks to provide for the protection of riparian habitats, interconnectivity of such habitat and the

unimpeded movement by wildlife species using the habitat; • the need for access controls or other management strategies to protect wildlife during and after Project

operations;

6 4.5.3; 4.6.3; 4.7.3; 4.8.3; Appendix 4B

• the deterrent systems that will be incorporated into the Project to reduce the impacts on birds and other wildlife attracted to open ponds or wastewater ponds; and

6 Appendix 4B

• measures to prevent habituation of wildlife (e.g., black bears), increasing the potential for human-wildlife encounters and consequent destruction of wildlife, including any staff training program, garbage containment or regular follow-up.

6 4.7.3

3.8.2 [D] Provide a rationale for mitigation measures selected, including examples of their success in the oil sands region. 6 4.5.3; 4.6.3; 4.7.3; 4.8.3; Appendix 4B

3.8.2 [E] Describe the residual effects of the Project on wildlife Key Indicator Species and wildlife habitat in both the Local Study Area and Regional Study Area and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects.

6 4.5; 4.6; 4.7; 4.8

3.8.3 Monitoring – – 3.8.3 [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to assess wildlife impacts from the Project and to measure the

effectiveness of mitigation plans and habitat enhancement measures, giving special attention to sensitive species. 6 4.5.23;

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.9 Biodiversity and Fragmentation – – 3.9.1 Baseline Information – – 3.9.1 [A]

Describe the terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity metrics that will be used to characterize the existing ecosystems and probable effects of Project development, and that will represent broad taxonomic assemblages, and:

5 5.3.4 6 3.3.4;

4.3.4 • describe the process and rationale used to select biotic and abiotic indicators for biodiversity within selected

taxonomic groups. Indicate how the appropriate CEMA indicators were considered in this process and the rationale for excluding any that were excluded;

5 5.3.4 6 3.3.4;

4.3.4 • include TEK (including but not limited to traditional plant and animal species lists, and identified sites of

cultural significance) as appropriate in the determination of indicators, and discuss how it contributed to the assessment;

8 6.5

8 6.5; 6.6

• determine the relative abundance of species in each ecosite phase; 2 8.3.5

• provide species locations, lists and summaries of observed and estimated species richness, evenness and vigor (when appropriate) for each ecosite phase;

2 8.3.5; Appendix 8A; Appendix 8E

• provide a measure of biodiversity on baseline sites that are representative of the proposed reclamation ecosites; and

2 8.3.5

• rank each ecological unit for biodiversity potential. Describe the techniques used in the ranking process. 2 8.3.5 3.9.1 [B] Describe the current level of habitat fragmentation. 6 3.5.3 3.9.2 Impact Assessment – – 3.9.2 [A] Describe the metrics used to assess the probable effects of Project development. Discuss the contribution of the

Project to any anticipated changes in regional biodiversity and the potential impact to local and regional ecosystems.

5 5.7.5; 5.7.6

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.9.2 [B] Identify and evaluate the extent of potential effects from fragmentation that may result from the Project. 6 3.5.5 3.9.2 [C] Discuss the measures to minimize any anticipated changes in regional biodiversity. 6 3.7.11 3.9.2 [D] Describe the residual effects of the Project on biodiversity and fragmentation and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage

those effects. 5 5.7.5;

5.7.6 6 3.5.5;

3.6.5; 3.7.5; 3.8.5; 4.5 to 4.8

3.9.3 Monitoring – – 3.9.3 [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to measure changes to biodiversity and fragmentation caused by the

Project and the effectiveness of mitigation plans. 1 13.6;

13.9 3.10 Terrain and Soils – – 3.10.1 Baseline Information – – 3.10.1 [A] Provide descriptions and maps of the terrain and soils conditions, including: – –

• surficial geology and topography, overburden geology and mineralogy; 2 7.4.1; 7.5.2

• the soil types and their distribution. Provide an ecological context to the soil resource by supplying a soil survey report and maps to include Survey Intensity Level (SIL) 2 for the Project Area;

2 7.5.1

• the suitability and availability of soils within the Project Area for reclamation; 2 7.5.9

• soils that could be affected by the Project with emphasis on potential acidification (by soil type); 6 2.8.2

• descriptions and locations of erosion sensitive soils; and 2 7.5.4; 7.5.5

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.10.2 Impact Assessment – – 3.10.2 [A] Describe Project activities and other related issues that could affect soil quality (e.g., compaction, contaminants)

and: 6 2.7

1 14

• indicate the amount (ha) of surface disturbance from plant, mine, tailings disposal, overburden disposal, reclamation material stockpiles, infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, power lines, access roads), aggregate and borrow sites, construction camps, waste disposal and other construction and operation activities;

1 13.3.2

• provide an inventory of the pre- and post-disturbance land capability classes for soils in the Local Study Area and describe the impacts to land capability due to the Project. Indicate the size and location of soil types and land capability classes that will be disturbed;

6 2.7

• discuss the relevance of any changes for the local and regional landscapes, biodiversity, productivity, ecological integrity, aesthetics and future use resulting from disturbance during the life of the Project;

6 2.6

• identify the potential acidification impact on soils and discuss the significance of predicted impacts by acidifying emissions resulting from the Project;

6 2.8

3.10.2 [A] (cont’d)

• describe potential sources of soil contamination; 1 14

• describe the impact of the Project development on soil types and reclamation suitability and the approximate volume of soil materials for reclamation. Discuss any constraints or limitations to achieving vegetation/habitat reclamation based on anticipated soil conditions (e.g. compaction, contaminants, salinity, soil moisture, nutrient depletion, erosion, etc.); and

6 2.6.5

1 13.6; Table 13.5-8; 13.9.5

• discuss the potential for soil erosion during the life of the Project 6 2.6.5 3.10.2 [B] Provide a mitigation plan including: – –

• possible measures to minimize surface disturbance including the use of existing clearings for Project development;

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• possible actions to mitigate effects of any constraint or limitation to habitat reclamation such as compaction, contaminants, salinity, soil moisture, erosion, nutrient regime, etc.;

1 13.3.4; 13.9.1

6 2.5.5; 2.6.5; 2.7.5; 2.8.5

• possible actions to address impacts to land capability; and 6 2.7.5

• any other measures to reduce or eliminate the potential impacts that the Project may have on soil capability and/or quality.

6 2.7.5

3.10.2 [C] Describe the residual effects of the Project on terrain and soils and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects. 6 2.5.5; 2.6.5; 2.7.5; 2.8.5

3.10.3 Monitoring – – 3.10.3 [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to measure Project impacts on terrain and soils and the

effectiveness of mitigation plans. 6 2.5.11;

2.6.11; 2.7.11; 2.8.11

3.11 Land Use – – 3.11.1 Baseline Information – – 3.11.1 [A] Identify the current land uses, including oil and gas development, agriculture, forestry, tourism, cultural use, food

collection, trapping, fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreational activities. 2 12.6

3.11.1 [B] Identify and map all Crown land, including bed and shore as well as all Crown Reservations (Holding Reservations (DRS), Protective Notation (PNT), Consultative Notation (CNT)).

2 12.6.1

3.11.1 [C] Identify and map unique sites or special features such as Parks and Protected Areas, Heritage Rivers, Historic Sites, Environmentally Significant Areas, culturally significant sites and other designations (World Heritage Sites, Ramsar Sites, Internationally Important Bird Areas, etc.).

2 12.6.3

3.11.1 [D] Identify any land use policies and resource management initiatives that pertain to the Project, and discuss how the Project will be consistent with the intent of these initiatives.

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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.11.2 Impact Assessment – – 3.11.2 [A]

Identify the potential impact of the Project on land uses, including: – –

• impacts to unique sites or special features 8 4.11; 4.12

• changes in public access, including secondary effects related to increased hunter, angler and other recreational access, decreased access to traditional use sites and facilitated predator movement, that may result from linear development;

8 4.9; 4.13

8 6.5; 6.6

• the implications of relevant land use policies and resource management initiatives for the Project, including any constraints to development;

8 4.5; 4.6; 4.7.5; 4.8.5; 4.9.5; 4.12.5; 4.13.5

• potential impacts to aggregate reserves that may be located on land under UTS/Teck’s control and reserves in the region;

8 4.7

• the impact of development and reclamation on commercial forest harvesting in the Project Area. Include opportunities for timber salvage, revegetation, reforestation and harvest for the reduction of fuel hazard;

8 4.8

• the amount of commercial and non-commercial forest land base that will be disturbed by the Project. Compare the pre-disturbance and reclaimed percentages and distribution of all forested communities in the Project Area;

8 4.8

• how the Project disturbance impacts Annual Allowable Cuts and quotas within the Forest Management Agreement area;

8 4.8

• the potential impact on existing land uses of anticipated changes (type and extent) to the pre-disturbance topography, elevation and drainage pattern within the Project Area; and

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• implications of the Project on regional recreational activities, public access, aboriginal land use and other land uses during and after development activities.

8 4.13

3.11.2 [B]

Discuss possible mitigation strategies to address: – –

• the need for, and plans to address, access management during and after Project operations; 8 4.8.5; 4.9.5

• the process for addressing the needs of other land users in the Local Study Area; 1 13.7

8 4; 6.5; 6.6

• measures to mitigate impacts on land use created by the Project; and 1 13.7; 13.6.2; 13.6.3; 13.6.4; 13.6.6

8 4.7.5; 4.8.5; 4.9.5; 4.12.5; 4.13.5

• how potentially affected aggregate reserves will be salvaged and stockpiled with input provided by Alberta Transportation and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development.

8 4.7.5.

3.11.2 [C] Describe the residual effects of the Project on land use and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects. 8 4.7.5; 4.8.5; 4.9.5; 4.10.3; 4.11.4; 4.12.5; 4.13.5





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Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 3.11.3 Monitoring – – 3.11.3 [A] Describe any monitoring programs proposed to measure land use impacts resulting from the Project and the


4.8.9; 4.9.9; 4.12.8; 4.13.8

4 HISTORIC RESOURCES – – 4 [A] Describe consultation with Alberta Culture and Community Spirit (ACCS) concerning the need for a Historic

Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) for the Project, and: 8 2.2.3;

3.2.3

• provide a general overview of the results of any previous historic resource studies that have been conducted in the Study Area, including archaeological resources, palaeontological resources, historic period sites, and any other historic resources as defined within the Historical Resources Act;

2 10.2.1; 11.1.1

• summarize the results from the field program performed to assess archaeological, palaeontological and historic significance of the Local Study Area;

2 10.3; 11.3

• summarize the results of the HRIA conducted to assess the potential impact of the Project on archaeological, palaeontological and historic resources;

8 2.5 3.5

• provide an outline of the program and schedule of field investigations that ACCS may require UTS/Teck to undertake to further assess and mitigate the effects of the Project on historic resources;

8 2.5.4; 3.5.4

• document any stakeholder concerns with respect to the development of the Project based on the historic significance of the Study Area; and

8 2.2.3; 3.2.3

• consult with aboriginal communities and groups regarding historical resources in the Study Area(s) including but not limited to their knowledge of existing historical resources, their concerns and recommendations regarding these and opportunities for participation (e.g., blessing ceremony on known burial grounds, participation in HHRA field studies). Document any concerns and proposed mitigative actions.

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Section 5 TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND LAND USE

5 [A] Provide: – –

• a description of the extent of traditional use of land in the Local Study Area 2 13.4.9, 18.7.7

8 6.4

• a summary of information provided to the communities during consultation (e.g., maps containing lease boundaries, traplines, mine plan, pipelines etc.) and any specific TLU or TEK studies;

1 17.2

• references for information gathered during consultation/interviews in a format similar to literature citations (e.g., Last Name or Participant Code and date). This will help to clearly identify information sources;

8 6.2.3

• a discussion of: i) access to traditional lands on the lease site (including pre-development, baseline, operational and

closure scenarios); ii) aboriginal views on traditionally meaningful land reclamation and how those views were incorporated into

the reclamation plan; iii) trapper compensation; and iv) ongoing impacts to traditional lands and culture;

8 6.5; 6.6

• a discussion of the vegetation and wildlife used for traditional, food, ceremonial, medicinal and other purposes, and any potential effects the Project may have;

2 13

8 6.4; 6.5; 6.6

• a discussion of traditional uses including fishing, hunting, trapping, nutritional or medicinal plant harvesting, and cultural use by affected aboriginal peoples;

8 6.5; 6.6

• a map of cabin sites, spiritual sites, graves and other traditional use sites considered as historic resources under the Historical Resources Act (if the aboriginal community or group is willing to have these locations disclosed), as well as traditional trails and resource activity patterns; and

2 11.3

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Section 5 TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND LAND USE (cont’d) 5 [A] (cont’d)

• a description of how traditional ecological knowledge was gathered and incorporated into the assessment, Project design and mitigation.

2 13

8 6.4

5 [B] Determine the impact of development on traditional uses of land and identify possible mitigation strategies in consultation with aboriginal communities and groups.

8 6.5; 6.6

6 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT – –

6 [A]

Describe those aspects of the Project that may have implications for public health or the delivery of regional health services for the Wood Buffalo region, including information specifically related to aboriginal communities and groups. Determine whether there may be implications for public health arising from the Project. Specifically:

– –

• assess the potential health implications of the compounds that will be released to the environment from the proposed Project in relation to exposure limits established to prevent acute and chronic adverse effects on human health;

7 2.5.1

• provide the data, exposure modeling calculations, and describe the methods UTS/Teck used to assess impacts of the Project on human health and safety;

7 2.4; 2.6

• provide information, including chemical analyses and modeling results, on samples of selected environmental media (e.g., soil, water, air, vegetation, wild game, etc.) used in the assessment;

7 2.6; Appendix 2C

• discuss the potential for changes to water quality, air quality and soil quality to increase human exposure to contaminants taking into consideration all Project activities;

7 2.10.3

• identify the human health impact of the potential contamination of country foods and natural food sources taking into consideration all Project activities;

7 2.10.3

• document any health concerns raised by stakeholders during consultation on the Project; 7 2.2.2

• document any health concerns identified by aboriginal communities or groups due to impacts of existing development and of the Project specifically on their traditional lifestyle and include an aboriginal receptor type in the assessment;

7 2.2.2

• assess the cumulative human health effects to receptors, including First Nations and Métis receptors; 7 2.10

• as appropriate, describe anticipated follow-up work, including regional cooperative studies. Discuss how such work will be implemented and coordinated with ongoing air, soil and water quality initiatives;

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Section 6 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT (cont’d) 6 [A] (cont’d)

• describe the potential health impacts due to higher regional traffic volumes and the increased risk of accidental leaks and spills; and

1 14.13.3.3; 16.7.5.2; 16.7.10.2

• discuss mitigation strategies to minimize the potential impact of the Project on human health. 7 2.10.7 6 [B]

Describe those aspects of the Project that may have implications for public safety. Determine whether there may be implications for public safety arising from the Project. Specifically:

– –

• provide a summary of the Project’s emergency response plan including public notification protocol and safety procedures;

1 14.12; 14.13

• document any safety concerns raised by stakeholders during consultation on the Project; 1 Table 17.3.3

• describe how local residents will be contacted during an emergency and the type of information that will be communicated to them;

1 8

14.13.2; 16.7.10.2; Table 16-19

• describe the existing agreements with area municipalities or industry groups such as safety cooperatives, emergency response associations, regional mutual aid programs and municipal emergency response agencies;

1 1

14.12.1; 14.13.3.2

• describe the potential safety impacts due to higher regional traffic volumes; and 1 16.7.5.2

• discuss mitigation plans to ensure workforce and public safety during the life of the Project. Include prevention and safety measures for wildfire occurrences, icy roads in the winter months, accidental release or spill of chemicals to the environment and failures of structures retaining water or fluid wastes.

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Section 7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT

7.1 Baseline Information – – 7.1 [A] Describe the existing socio-economic conditions in the region, including for the communities in the region. 1 16.4;

16.7.3; 16.7.4; 16.7.5; 16.7.6; 16.7.7

7.1 [B] Describe factors that may affect existing socio-economic conditions including: – –

• population changes; 1 16.6

• UTS/Teck’s policies and programs regarding the use of regional and Alberta goods and services; 1 16.5.6

• a Project schedule and a general description of the overall engineering and contracting plan for the Project; 1 16.5.3; 16.5.6

• workforce requirements for the Project, including a description of when peak activity periods will occur; and 1 16.5.3

• planned accommodations for the workforce during the life of the Project 1 16.5.6 7.2 Impact Assessment – – 7.2 Describe the socio-economic effects of construction and operation of the Project, including: – –

7.2 [A] • impacts related to: i) local employment and training opportunities; ii) local business opportunities; iii) regional and provincial economic benefits; iv) housing; v) construction camps; vi) recreational activities; vii) trapping, hunting, fishing and gathering impacts; viii) effects on First Nations and Métis (e.g., traditional land use and social implications and current cultural

implications); and ix) the number and distribution of people and local communities that may be affected by the proposal;

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• estimated total Project cost, including a breakdown for engineering and Project management, equipment and materials, and labour for both construction and operation stages. Indicate the percentage of expenditures expected to occur in the region, Alberta, Canada outside of Alberta, and outside of Canada;

1 16.5.3

• impacts of the Project on the availability of affordable housing and the quality of health care services. Provide a summary of any discussions that have taken place with the local municipalities and the local environmental public health office of Alberta Health Services concerning housing availability and health care services respectively;

1 16.6.3; 16.7.3; 16.7.4

• discuss any effects expected on primary and secondary highway systems and other regional roads caused by anticipated traffic changes;

1 16.7.5

• if a construction camp is needed, identify: i) its location; ii) the number of workers it is intended to house; iii) whether the camp will service the Project only or other clients; iv) the length of time the camp will be in service; and v) describe what services will be provided in the camp (e.g., security, recreation and leisure, medical

services);

1 16.5.6

• the impact on local and regional infrastructure and community services, including consideration of municipal “hard services”, education/training services, social services, urban and regional recreation services, law enforcement and emergency services; and

1 16.7.6

• describe municipal growth pressures as they relate to the Project and the need for additional Crown land to meet these needs.

1 16.7.6; 16.7.3

7.2 [B] Discuss options for mitigating impacts including: – –

• UTS/Teck’s policies and programs regarding the use of regional and Alberta goods and services; 1 16.5.6

• plans to work with First Nations and Métis communities and groups and other local residents and businesses regarding employment, training needs, and other economic development opportunities arising from the Project;

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• steps that have been undertaken by industry, the municipality, provincial government or through regional and cooperative initiatives to address socio-economic concerns and impacts to local and regional transportation infrastructure;

1 16.5.6; 16.7.3; 16.7.4; 17.7.5; 16.7.6; 16.7.7; 16.7.10

• the potential to avoid overlap with other Projects that are reasonably anticipated during the life of the Project; 1 16.7.10

• mitigation plans that will be undertaken to address issues related to the availability of affordable housing and the quality of health care services; and

1 16.5.6; 16.7.10

• strategies to mitigate socio-economic concerns raised by the local municipality and other stakeholders in the region.

1 16.7.10

7.2 [C] Describe the residual effects of the Project on socio-economic conditions and UTS/Teck’s plans to manage those effects.

1 16.7.10

7.3 Monitoring – – 7.3 [A] Describe any monitoring plans proposed to measure socio-economic impacts resulting from the Project and the


16.7.10

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Table 1B-1 ERCB Directive 023 Information Requirements and Checklist .................................... 1B-1


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Table 1B-1 ERCB Directive 023 Information Requirements and Checklist

Section Information Required (Abbreviated) Location

Volume Section 1.0 General Information 1.1 Introduction The application should include: a brief project summary, objectives, approvals requested, technical

and economic details, biophysical and social impact assessment and benefit-cost analysis. 1

Transmittal Letter 1; 16; 18

2-8 All 1.2 Regulatory Approval Process Preliminary Disclosure; Application for Approval; Operating Permits, Licences and Approvals; and

Abandonment Approval and Reclamation Certification 1

Transmittal Letter 1; 13.9.4

1.3 Relationship between EIA and Operational Permits, Licenses and Approvals Provide level of detail in EIA sufficient to allow regulatory authorities to make informed decisions on

whether or not a project should proceed. 1 18 3-8 All

1.4 Preproduction Approvals Preliminary Development and Reclamation Approval can be issued for early project development if

sufficient information is provided in the ERCB Application and EIA. Not Applicable

1.5 Project Description 1.5.1 Identification of the act and section thereof under which application is made 1

Transmittal Letter 1.8

1.5.2 The names and address of applicant and any partners involved in the scheme and the details of company incorporation

1

Transmittal Letter 1.8

1.5.3 A statement of need for and timing of the project 1

1.3.3; 1.4; 12

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Volume Section 1.0 General Information (cont’d) 1.5.4 An overall description of the proposed scheme including the location, size, scope, the schedule, of

preconstruction, construction, start-up activities, duration of operations, and reasons for selecting the proposed schedule

1

1.3; 12.2 Table 12.2-1

1.5.5 A description of the regional setting and reference to existing and proposed land use 1

Section 13

1.5.6 a) map indicating the freehold, leasehold, mineral and surface rights of the proposed scheme and surrounding area

1

Figure 1.1-1 Figure 1.8-1

b) maps with legal description showing the location of landowners and their dwellings in relation to the proposed oil sands site

Not applicable

1.5.7 A map showing important topographical features, existing areas of habitation, industry, the proposed site and any development in the project area

1

Figure 1.3-2 Figure 3.1-2

1.5.8 An aerial photo mosaic of the development area at an appropriate scale to illustrate the location of the project components including the mine area, wells, extraction plant, upgrader unit, tanks, discard storage sites including tailings ponds, access roads, railways, pipelines, and utility corridors

1

Figure 3.1-3

1.5.9 A general description of storage and transportation facilities for the final hydrocarbon product, including detail of size and ownership of any pipeline which may be utilized

1

9.2.1

1.5.10 The proposed rate of production of the product over the term of years for which approval of the operation is requested

1

Table 1.3-1

1.5.11 A description of the subject oil sands owned or leased to the applicant 1

1.8.4

1.5.12 A description of the status of negotiations held or to be held with the freehold, leasehold, mineral surface rights owners

1

17.6, 17.7, 17.8; 4.3.7; 4.3.9





Volume Section 1.0 General Information (cont’d) 1.5.13 A description of proposed energy source(s), with a comparison to possible alternative sources, the

anticipated rates of resource utilization (bitumen, water, natural gas, coke, electric energy) and a general description of sources and supply

1

2.2.2.4; 8; 8.2; 8.3; 8.4; 8.5

1.5.14 A description or results of public information programs planned or initiated for the project 1

17; Tables 17A-2, 17A-3, 17A-4

1.5.15 The term of approval sought, including expected start and completion dates of the scheme 1

1.8; Table 1.3-2

1.5.16 Name of person who is responsible for application and to whom communication should be addressed

1

Transmittal Letter 1.1; 1.8

2.0 Technical Information 2.1 Surface Mining Operations 2.1.1 (a) to (k) A geological description of the zone or zones of interest within the project area 1

3.2

2.1.2 (a) to (g) An evaluation of the reserves within the project area, the mine site, plant site, tailings, discard and storage site and other surface facilities

1

3.2.3; Tables 3.2-5 and 3.2-6; 3.2.4; 4; 5.3





Volume Section 2.0 Technical Information (cont’d) 2.1.3 (a) to (c) A description of the project layout and mining equipment selected 1

4.1.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.6; 4.7; Figure 4.1-1; Table 4.7-1

2.1.4 (a) to (d) Description of the mine development plans 1

4.5; Tables 4.5-1 to 4.5-4 and Appendix 4A; Figures 4.5-1 to 4.5-19; Figures 3.2-6 to 3.2-10

2.1.5 (a) to (e) Description of the design, stability analysis, construction method and schedule of pit slopes and discard, including tailings (and depressurization program)

1

4.3; Tables 4.3-2to 4.3-5; Tables 4.3-6 to 4.3-8; 6.6; Figure 6.6-1 to 6.6-4; 7.8

2.2 Underground Access and Development Not applicable 2.3 In-situ Operations Not applicable 2.4 Processing Plant





Volume Section 2.0 Technical Information (cont’d) 2.4.1 (a) to (d) A separate description of the bitumen extraction, upgrading, utilities, refining and sulphur recovery

facilities 1

5; 6; 8; 9; No upgrading or refining on site

2.4.2 Overall material and energy balances, including information about hydrocarbon and sulphur recoveries, water use and energy efficiency

1

11; 7.11

2.4.3 The quantity of products, byproducts and discard generated and a general description of their disposition

1

5.3.2; 5.5.1; 6; 11.2; 7.11

2.4.4. The manner in which surface drainage within the areas of the processing plant, product storage and discard disposal would be treated and disposed

1

7.7; 9.3; 9.4

2.4.5 A comparison of the proposed process, with alternative processes considered on the basis of overall recovery, energy efficiency, cost, commercial availability and environmental considerations; and reasons for selecting the proposed process

1

2.1; 2.2.2.2; 5.5.2

2.4.7 A sample set of production accounting reports for the processing facility, with each entry explained using flows from identified measurement points and calculated flows based on sound engineering techniques

Not applicable Not applicable

2.5 Electrical Utilities and External Energy Sources 2.5.1 a description of any facilities to be provided for the generation of electricity to be used by the project 1

8.3





Volume Section 2.0 Technical Information (cont’d) 2.5.2 Identification of the source, quality and quantity of fuels, electricity or steam obtained from beyond

project site 1

2.3.3.6; 8.2; 8.3; 8.4; 8.5; 10.4.3; 11.3

2.5.3 Where energy resources from outside the project boundaries are to be supplied to the project, a detailed appraisal of the options available to eliminate the need for such resources with consideration for overall recovery, energy balance, technical limitations and environmental implications

1

2.1; 2.2.2.4; 2.2.3.6; 8.2; 8.3; 8.4; 8.5;

2.6 Environmental Control The technical information required for dealing with environmental control at any commercial scheme should include: 2.6.1 A description of air and water pollution control and monitoring facilities, as well as a liquid spill

contingency plan 7.6;

7.7; 7.9; 14.3.9.3; 14.3.10; 14.3.12; 14.4.1.1; 14.4.1.2; 14.4.2.5; 14.11; 14.12; 14.13





Volume Section 2.0 Technical Information (cont’d) 2.6.2 (a) to (c) A description of the water management program including: 2.6.3 The manner in which surface drainage within the project area would be collected, treated and

disposed 1

7.7

2.6.4 (a) to (d) A description of the air and water pollution control and monitoring facilities 1

7.6; 7.7; 7.9; 14.3.9.3; 14.3.10; 14.3.12; 14.4.1.1; 14.4.1.2; 14.4.2.5; 14.11; 14.12; 14.13

3.0 Economic Information 3.1 Commercial Viability 3.1.1 (a) to (g) Commercial viability information 1

1.4; 16

3.1.2 (a), (c) and (d)

A description of project costs that includes capital and operating costs 1

1.4; 16.5.3.2

3.2.1 A summary of any additional quantifiable public benefits and costs incurred during construction and operation and how they pertain directly to the Province of Alberta and Canada

1

16.9

3.2.2 A summary of any non-quantifiable public benefits and costs incurred each year during construction and operation of the project including those in other sections of the application and as they pertain directly to the province of Alberta and Canada

1

16.9; 17.9





Volume Section 3.0 Economic Information (cont’d) 3.3 Economic Impact 3.3.1 An appraisal of the economic impact of the project on the region, and provincial, as well as any

economic impact at the national level 1

16

3.3.2 Discussion of any initiative undertaken in conjunction with the project to accommodate regional economic priorities and interests

1

16; 17

3.3.3 (a) to (d) An assessment of the direct and indirect employment opportunities for all groups associated with the project

1

16.9

4.0 Environmental Impact Assessment - as per EIA terms of reference for integrated application in Appendix 1A

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Appendix 1C Concordance to EPEA

List of Tables

Table 1C-1 Concordance to EPEA ................................................................................................... 1C-1


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Regulation Clause Information Required (Abbreviated) Volume Section

3(1) a Name and address of Applicant 1 1.8.6 3(1) b Location, capacity and size of the activity to which the

Application relates 1 1.1

3(1) c Nature of the activity and the change to the activity (amendment, addition or deletion as the case may be)

1 1.1

3(1) d Where the Applicant requires an approval from the Energy Resources Conservation Board, the date of the written decision in respect to the Application

1 1.8.1.1

3(1) e An indication of whether an environmental impact assessment report has been required

1 1.1

3(1) f Copies of existing approvals that were issued to the Applicant in respect of the activity under this Act or a predecessor of this Act

1 Not applicable

3(1) g Proposed or actual dates for construction commencement, construction completion and commencement of operations

1 1.3.3

3(1) h List of substances, their sources; the amount of each substance that will be released into the environment as a result of the activity, the change to the activity or amendment, addition, deletion, as the case may be; the method by which the substances will be released; and the steps taken to reduce the amount of the substances released

1 14; 18

3(1) i Summary of the environmental monitoring information gathered during the previous approval period


3(1) j Summary of the performance of substance release control systems used for the activity during the previous approval period


3(1) k Justification for the release of substances into the environment as a result of the activity, the change to the activity or the amendment, addition or deletion, as the case may be

1 7; 14; 18

3(1) l Measures that will be implemented to minimize the amount of waste produced, including a list of the wastes that will or may be produced, their quantities and the method of their final disposition

1 14.3 to 14.5; 14.10

3(1) m Any impact, including surface disturbance, that may or will result from the activity, the change to the activity or the amendment, addition, or deletion, as the case may be

1 18

3(1) n Confirmation that any emergency response plans required to be filed with the local authority of the Municipality or with Alberta Public Safety Services have been so filed


3(1) o Confirmation that there are contingency plans in place to deal with any unforeseen sudden or gradual releases of substances to the environment

1 14.12; 14.13

3(1) p Conservation and reclamation plan for the activity 1 13

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Regulation Clause Information Required (Abbreviated) Volume Section

3(1) q Description of the public consultation undertaken or proposed by the Applicant

1 17

3(1) r Information required under any other regulation under the Act to be submitted as part of or in support of the Application

1 1.8

3(1) s Any other information required by the Director, including information addressed in a standard or guideline pertaining to the activity that is published or adopted by the Department

1 Appendices 1A and 1B

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Appendix 1D Water Act

List of Tables

Table 1D-1 Water Act Information Requirements ............................................................................1D-1


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Table 1D-1 Water Act Information Requirements Guideline

Clause Dam and Canal Safety Guidelines Information Required Abridged Volume 1, Project Description

Required information to be submitted with an application for a licence (involving the construction of a dam or canal) - List A

A1 Key plan showing principal topographic features of the drainage area (watershed) and downstream channel at an appropriate scale

Figures 2.2-4, 3.1-2, 3.1-3

A2 General plan of dam (and adjacent areas at an appropriate contour interval showing location of all appurtenant structures and reference bench marks

Figures 3.1-2, 6.4-1, 7.6-2

A3 General plan of dam and reservoir at an appropriate scale showing borrow areas, extent of reservoir, water surface and reservoir capacity curves

Figures 3.1-2, 6.4-1, 7.6-2

A4 Centerline profile of dam Figures 6.6-1 to 6.6-4 A5 Typical cross-sections(s) of dam at maximum section Figures 6.6-1 to 6.6-4 A6 Gradation curves of granular filter materials and the base

material being protected To provide with final design

A7 Calculations showing analysis of embankment stability including the effect of rapid drawdown of the reservoir

To provide with final design

A8 Details of the hydrologic studies carried out to establish the size of the spillways(s)

Not applicable

A9 Detailed plan of spillway Not applicable A10 Detailed plans(s) of outlet works showing locations and

dimensions of all valves or sluice gates, intakes, trash racks, outlet towers, gate houses and appurtenant structures

Not applicable

A11 Discharge rating curve for the outlet works Not applicable A12 Subsurface exploration results Section 3 A13 Miscellaneous plans of construction features not covered

above such as pilings, fish ladders, flash boards, timber details, radial gates or mechanical operating devices, fuse plug spillways

Not applicable

A14 Construction specifications To provide with final design A15 Proposed construction schedule Section 4.5;

Section 7.7 Certain structures may be subjected to an in-depth evaluation by the Director depending on the consequences of failure, location, or other factors. List B includes some of the areas for which additional information may be required

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Guideline Clause

Dam and Canal Safety Guidelines Information Required Abridged Volume 1, Project Description

B1 Spillway and outlet model studies Not applicable B2 Plans for handling river diversion during construction Section 7.7

B3 Flood inundation maps, flood action plans, and emergency

preparedness plans To provide with final design

B4 Instrumentation drawings, reports and reading schedules To provide with final design B5 Schedule of first filling of reservoir, operating methodology To provide with final design B6 Design reports covering Hazard Assessment, Freeboard

Selection etc. To provide with final design

B7 Additional information required at discretion of the Dam Safety Branch


Water Diversion Guideline

Clause Information Required

For Approvals and Licences Volume 1, Project Description An approval provides authority for construction works or for undertaking an “activity” within a water

body. A licence provides authority for diverting and using surface water or groundwater

Application Form

Completed application form Section 7.13; Appendix 7A

Plans Accurate drawings of the project showing: • suitable scale and legal land location ties to section or

quarter –section lines • features such as waterbodies with flow directions,

roads, buildings such as pump houses, etc • if applicable, water and wastewater conveyance

structures, such as ditches, canals, water supply lines, wastewater discharge channels, etc.

Figures 1.1-1, 1.3-1, 7.6-2, 7.6-6; Figures 6.6-1 to 6.6-4; Section 4.5; Figures 4.5-1 to 4.5-19; Section 7.6; Figures 7.6-3 to 7.6-6

• location of intake structures, control structures, spill way, dam and reservoir locations, including cross sections of structures, dams, and reservoirs

• layout of the water system and indicate the location and extent of the lands to be serviced

• If applicable, number of acres to be irrigated, irrigable areas to be shown cross-hatched

• If applicable, reservoir capacity elevation rating curve


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Reports Depending on the type and complexity of the project, the following information may be required: • project description including: • construction specification • proposed construction schedule • operational plans • water requirements • method of operation • anticipated operating capacity of pumps (pump

specifications for intake and water well pumps)


• hydrologic analysis (water availability) indicating potential adverse effects on

• the source of water supply • neighbouring lands, works, and water supply • the aquatic environment • geotechnical information for dykes and dams falling

within Dam Safety Branch Guidelines


Other Requirements

• The proponent may be required to submit written permission for right-of-access from appropriate authorities where works affect highways, roads, utilities or lands.

• Authorizations under other legislation may be required.

As required

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List of Tables

Table 4A-1 Mine Material Balance – MDA .....................................................................................4A-1 Table 4A-2 Mine Material Balance – SDA ......................................................................................4A-3



Table 4A-1 Mine Material Balance – MDA

Period

Year

Source Destination Mine

Waste ¹ Plant

Rejects TLDA Fines Total

External Disposal

Internal Disposal 2

Tailings Cell 3

Dyke Construction Infrastructure Total

Mbcm Mbcm Mcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm PP PP 85.7 85.7 68.8 9.2 7.7 85.7 1 2021 19.6 0.2 19.8 16.9 2.9 19.8 2 2022 37.3 0.7 38.0 28.9 9.1 38.0 3 2023 33.5 0.7 34.2 29.8 4.4 34.2 4 2024 32.8 0.9 33.7 25.5 0.2 7.4 0.6 33.7 5 2025 28.3 1.5 29.8 17.8 4.0 8.0 29.8 6 2026 52.5 1.5 0.2 54.2 45.1 0.3 8.8 54.2 7 2027 75.6 1.7 3.8 81.1 52.7 3.8 24.2 0.4 81.1 8 2028 84.1 2.2 5.1 91.4 52.4 8.5 30.5 91.4 9 2029 83.9 2.3 4.2 90.3 62.9 9.5 18.0 90.3 10 2030 127.2 2.3 4.0 133.5 100.2 0.5 32.9 133.5 11–15 2031–2035 668.2 11.3 21.5 701.0 301.9 28.4 224.1 146.5 701.0 16–20 2036–2040 583.9 11.3 20.2 615.4 8.5 466.1 140.9 615.4 21–25 2041–2045 541.7 11.3 21.1 574.1 567.9 6.2 574.1 26–30 2046–2050 704.4 11.3 19.6 735.3 62.6 672.7 735.3 31–34 2051–2054 579.3 8.9 14.5 602.7 602.7 602.7 35–37 2055–2057 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 Total 3,738.1 68.0 122.4 3,928.5 874.0 2,372.6 224.1 449.1 8.7 3,928.5 NOTES: 1 Overburden excludes soils/muskeg salvaged for reclamation 2 Mine waste disposed of in-pit including all areas outside of tailings cells and in all areas within tailings cells above tailings final elevation 3 Mine waste disposed of in-pit within tailings cells below tailings final elevation

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Table 4A-1 Mine Material Balance – MDA (cont’d)

Period

Year

Destination Detail

External Disposal Internal Disposal Tailings

Cell Dyke Construction Infrastructure

EDA

1

EDA

3

EDA

5

IDA

M

ain Pit

IDA

N

orth Pit

ITA 2

CSTA

ETA 1

CSTA

Starter Dyke

ETA 1

TTA Starter D

yke

ETA 1

TTA D

yke

ITA 1

TTA N

orth Dyke

ITA 1

TTA W

est Dyke

ITA 1

TTA South D

yke

ITA 1

TTA East D

yke

ITA 2

CSTA

Starter Dyke

ITA 4

CSTA

Starter Dyke

Plant Site R

ough Grade

OPP Site

Rough G

rade

Roads / C

orridors

Laydown /

Erection Site

Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm

PP PP 68.8 6.6 2.6 2.9 1.1 3.6 0.1

1 2021 16.9 1.4 1.4 0.2

2 2022 28.9 1.5 1.4 6.2

3 2023 29.8 4.4

4 2024 25.5 0.2 7.4 0.6

5 2025 17.8 4.0 6.0 2.0

6 2026 45.1 0.3 8.8

7 2027 52.7 3.8 8.1 16.1 0.4

8 2028 52.4 8.5 12.9 17.6

9 2029 26.6 36.4 9.5 12.9 5.1

10 2030 4.0 96.1 0.5 12.9 9.2 10.8

11–15 2031–2035

57.9 244.0 28.4 224.1 67.1 9.0 3.7 54.1 12.6

16–20 2036–2040

8.5 466.1 12.5 93.2 14.2 3.4 8.0 9.5

21–25 2041–2045

567.9 6.2

26–30 2046–2050

62.6 544.7 128.0

31–34 2051–2054

541.1 61.6

35–37 2055–2057

8.1

Total 434.8 376.5 62.6 2,183.0 189.6 224.1 9.5 5.4 159.4 152.3 28.7 57.5 12.6 8.0 15.7 3.9 1.1 3.6 0.1

NOTES: 1 Overburden excludes soils/muskeg salvaged for reclamation 2 Mine waste disposed of in-pit including all areas outside of tailings cells and in all areas within tailings cells above tailings final elevation 3 Mine waste disposed of in-pit within tailings cells below tailings final elevation



Table 4A-2 Mine Material Balance – SDA

Period

Year

Source Destination

Mine Waste ¹

Plant Rejects

TLDA Fines Total

External Disposal

Internal Disposal 2

Tailings Cell 3

Dyke Construction Infrastructure Total

Mbcm Mbcm Mcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm PP PP 47.8 47.8 41.5 4.1 2.2 47.8 10 2030 13.9 0.1 14.0 12.5 1.4 14.0 Per 11 2031 25.6 0.3 25.9 25.2 0.7 25.9 Per 12 2032 25.5 0.4 25.8 25.8 25.8 Per 13 2033 25.4 0.4 0.9 26.6 26.6 26.6 Per 14 2034 24.6 0.4 0.7 25.7 24.5 0.4 0.9 25.7 Per 15 2035 24.6 0.4 0.6 25.5 25.0 0.4 0.1 25.5 16–20 2036–2040 100.2 1.8 4.0 106.0 31.4 72.1 2.5 106.0 21–25 2041–2045 91.7 1.8 6.5 100.0 100.0 100.0 26–30 2046–2050 81.9 1.8 7.5 91.2 91.2 91.2 31–37 2051–2057 66.7 2.2 9.7 78.7 78.7 78.7 38–38 2058–2058 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 Total 527.8 9.4 30.2 567.4 212.6 343.0 9.6 2.2 567.4 NOTES: 1 Overburden excludes soils/muskeg salvaged for reclamation 2 Mine waste disposed of in-pit including all areas outside of tailings cells and in all areas within tailings cells above tailings final elevation 3 Mine waste disposed of in-pit within tailings cells below tailings final elevation

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Table 4A-2 Mine Material Balance – SDA (cont’d)

Period

Year

Destination Detail External Disposal

Internal Disposal Tailings Cell Dyke Construction Infrastructure

EDA 2 EDA 4 IDA ETA 2 RCTA

ITA 3 RCTA

ETA 2 RCTA Starter Dyke

ITA 3 RCTA Dyke North

ITA 3 RCTA Dyke South

ITA 3 RCTA

Perimeter Dyke North

ITA 3 RCTA

Perimeter Dyke South

Roads / Corridors Plant Site

Laydown Area /

Erection Site

Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm Mbcm

PP PP 41.5 4.1 1.3 0.8 0.1

10 2030 12.5 1.4

Per 11 2031 25.2 0.7

Per 12 2032 10.3 15.5

Per 13 2033 0.4 26.3

Per 14 2034 24.5 0.4 0.9

Per 15 2035 25.0 0.4 0.1

16–20 2036–2040 31.4 72.1 0.5 0.5 1.4

21–25 2041–2045 100.0

26–30 2046–2050 91.2

31–37 2051–2057 78.7

38–38 2058–2058 0.4

Total 89.9 122.7 343.0 6.2 0.5 0.9 0.5 1.4 1.3 0.8 0.1

NOTES: 1 Overburden excludes soils/muskeg salvaged for reclamation 2 Mine waste disposed of in-pit including all areas outside of tailings cells and in all areas within tailings cells above tailings final elevation 3 Mine waste disposed of in-pit within tailings cells below tailings final elevation

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Table of Contents

Appendix 7A Water Act Licence and Approvals 7A.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 7A-1 7A.2 Water Withdrawal from the Athabasca River ........................................................................ 7A-2

7A.2.1 Maximum Annual Withdrawal ........................................................................... 7A-2 7A.2.2 Peak Rate ............................................................................................................ 7A-2

7A.3 Surface Water Runoff in the Closed-circuit Areas ................................................................ 7A-2 7A.4 Groundwater Seepage Inflow ................................................................................................. 7A-3 7A.5 Maximum Water Diversion Volume ...................................................................................... 7A-3 7A.6 Fenceline ................................................................................................................................ 7A-5 7A.7 References .............................................................................................................................. 7A-5

List of Tables

Table 7A-1 Computation of Surface Runoff Water Diversion ........................................................ 7A-3

List of Figures

Figure 7A-1 Maximum Closed-Circuit Areas .................................................................................. 7A-4 Figure 7A-2 Proposed Frontier Project Water Act Fenceline ........................................................... 7A-6

List of Appendices

Attachment 7A-1 Water Act Application Form



7A.1 Introduction A licence and approval will be requested from Alberta Environment under Sections 36 and 39 of the Water Act to construct and operate water management facilities and divert or withdraw water for the Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project (Frontier Project). The Application (see Attachment 7A-1) covers the period from 2015 to 2067, which comprises the Project’s construction, operation and reclamation phases.

The water management facilities under the application are as follows (for a description, see Section 7):

• river water withdrawal system

• recycle water system

• seepage control

• sewage treatment system

• closed-circuit drainage systems

• release water system

• stream diversion system

• off-stream storage pond (OSSP)

• fish habitat compensation lake (FHCL)

• closure drainage

Approval is sought for the following water diversion or withdrawal volumes:

• maximum annual volume of water withdrawal from the Athabasca River: 71.5 Mm3

• peak rate of water withdrawal from the Athabasca River: 4.2 m3/s

• maximum annual volume of surface water runoff in the closed-circuit area: 14.2 Mm3

• maximum annual volume of groundwater seepage and BWS inflow to the pit: 1.4 Mm3

• maximum annual volume of total water diversion from the Athabasca River, surface runoff and groundwater collection: 87.3 Mm3

The following sections outline the detailed basis for the water diversion requests. For information regarding the Frontier Project water balance and corresponding water requirements, see Section 7.11.

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7A.2 Water Withdrawal from the Athabasca River

7A.2.1 Maximum Annual Withdrawal The results of the Frontier Project water balance analysis show that the maximum annual makeup water requirement from the Athabasca River will be 71.5 Mm3 to ensure a sufficient supply of water to facilitate all Project activities and avoid production restrictions because of water shortage.

Therefore, application is made for a maximum annual withdrawal of 71.5 Mm3 from the Athabasca River for the operational period from 2021 through 2057. The same maximum volume is also applied for the pit lake filling period from 2058 through 2067 to provide maximum flexibility in managing pit lake filling.

7A.2.2 Peak Rate The OSSP will supply makeup water to the extraction plant should Alberta Environment’s Phase I Athabasca River Water Management Framework (AENV and DFO 2007) restrict the amount of river water available to the Frontier Project. The pond will have a maximum water storage capacity of 22.0 Mm3. The OSSP capacity is equivalent to the volume required to provide a continuous supply of water for 90 to 120 days without withdrawal of water from the Athabasca River. The water balance analysis was used to determine the required OSSP capacity so that no freshwater shortage occurs. A water supply shortage could occur if the OSSP water storage was depleted to zero and a restriction on Athabasca River water usage was implemented.

The peak instantaneous river water withdrawal rate for the Frontier Project is estimated at 4.2 m³/s based on a peak annual withdrawal volume of 71.5 Mm³, seven months of pumping (April through October) and a service factor of approximately 90%.

The results of the detailed monthly water balance analysis confirm that this peak river water withdrawal rate will be sufficient to supply river makeup water for the Frontier Project and to refill the OSSP for various restriction conditions associated with the current limits specified by the Phase I Athabasca River Water Management Framework.

7A.3 Surface Water Runoff in the Closed-circuit Areas The Frontier Project will involve closed-circuit drainage from 2018 through 2067, covering the construction, operational and reclamation phases of the Frontier Project. The closed-circuit areas will reach a maximum extent of 252.2 km2 in 2057 (see Figure 7A-1).

The annual surface runoff water diversion volume of 14.2 Mm3 is computed by multiplying the maximum closed-circuit areas by the water yield that would have occurred from these areas under predevelopment conditions. The annual water yield is estimated based on the 10-year wet predevelopment site conditions, in accordance with the methodology recommended by Alberta Environment.

The areas to be closed circuited by the Frontier Project include upland areas with overland slopes generally greater than 0.5% under predevelopment conditions and lowland areas with overland slopes less than 0.5%. The surface geology of these areas includes glaciolacustrine, glaciofluvial or glacial soil types (see Figure 7A-1). The



10-year wet annual water yields from these areas are estimated using the Hydrologic Simulation Program-FORTRAN hydrologic model calibrated for the Frontier Project.

Table 7A-1 presents the detail for computing the maximum annual surface runoff water diversion volume.

Table 7A-1 Computation of Surface Runoff Water Diversion

Predevelopment Land Type

10-Year Wet Annual Water Yield

(mm)

Area to be Closed Circuited

(km2)

Annual Runoff Water Volume (Mm3)

Glacial upland 99 4.0 0.4 Glaciolacustrine upland 75 99.1 7.4 Glaciolacustrine lowland 43 90.3 4.0 Glaciofluvial lowland 41 58.8 2.4 Total 252.2 14.2

7A.4 Groundwater Seepage Inflow The maximum annual volume of groundwater seepage to the pit and BWS depressurization water to be collected during the mine life has been computed using MODFLOW based on the Frontier Project mine plan. The modelling methodology and results are presented in Section 7.8. The modelling results show a maximum annual volume of 1.4 Mm3 of this water could be collected. However, this water is not considered a reliable enough source to depend on for the water balance. Therefore for the purposes of the water balance, it has been conservatively assumed that only 5% of this water will be annually available for use. However, all of the groundwater that becomes available in the process will be used.

7A.5 Maximum Water Diversion Volume The water balance analysis for the Project (see Section 7.11) shows that the maximum annual makeup water requirement for the Project is 87.3 Mm3 for the water supply design case. This maximum volume forms the basis for the diversion request, as the Project’s total makeup water requirement from all sources is not anticipated to exceed this maximum volume.

It should be noted that the maximum annual makeup water volume of 87.3 Mm3 is not consistent with the sum of the maximum annual river water withdrawal volume of 71.5 Mm3 (see Section 7A.2.1), maximum annual surface water runoff volume of 14.2 Mm3 (see Section 7A.3) and maximum annual groundwater collection of 1.4 Mm3

(see Section 7A.4). This is because the methods used for computing the maximum surface water and groundwater diversion volumes are based on predevelopment conditions. The maximum annual makeup water volume of 87.3 Mm3 estimated by the water balance accounts for increased surface runoff collection because of higher runoff yields from the Project area and lower groundwater collection volumes because of in-pit evaporation.



7A.6 Fenceline The proposed fenceline for the Frontier Project (see Figure 7A-2) was prepared based on the following considerations:

• the proposed mine and water management plans

• appropriate offset from natural streams and waterbodies

• inclusion of all areas to be affected by the Frontier Project activities

• exclusion of the diversion alignment proposed for the Shell Pierre River Mine (PRM) project, which should have already been included in that project’s fenceline

• inclusion of alternative diversion alignments proposed for the Frontier Project in the event that the PRM project does not proceed as planned

7A.7 References Alberta Environment and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (AENV and DFO). 2007. Water Management

Framework: Instream Flow Needs and Water Management System for the Lower Athabasca River. February 2007. Edmonton, Alberta.


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Attachment 7A-1 Water Act Application Form

Application under the Water Act for Approvals and/or Licences

Documents or information provided to Alberta Environment pursuant to section 15(1)(a) of the Water (Ministerial) Regulation are public records and are accessible by the public. Check one or more of the following to indicate type of application:

Diversion of water Renewal of a licence Constructing Works

Applicant: Print Name and Company Name (if applicable):

Teck Resources Limited Home Telephone:

Bus. Telephone:

403-767-8500

Address (Street, PO Box, etc.):

1000, 205-9th Ave SE Place, Province:

Calgary, AB Postal Code:

T2G 0R3 Fax:

403-265-8794

Are you the registered landowner? Yes No If no, please attach a copy of the consent from the landowner.

Consultant, Signing Authority, or Applicant’s Representative (if applicable): Print Name and Company Name (if applicable):

Golder Associates Ltd. Home Telephone:

Bus. Telephone:

403-299-5600

Address (Street, PO Box, etc.):

2535 – 3rd Avenue S.E. Place, Province:

Calgary, AB Postal Code:

T2A 7W5 Fax:

403-299-5606

Contact Person if not shown above: Print Name:

Ian Mackenzie Telephone:

403-767-8697 Fax:

403-265-8835

Project Description: Tentative Starting Date: 2015 Duration of Construction/Development: 2014 to 2067 (if applicable)

Duration of Water Diversion/Use: 2018 to 2067 Provide a detailed description including location of works and activities relating to the project and attach plans:

This application is for a “Licence” to divert water and an “Approval” to construct and operate the proposed water management facilities to enable development of the Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project. Basis for this Water Act application and description of the proposed water management activities and facilities are provided in the attached report as well as Volume 1, Section 7 of the Frontier Project Application. The proposed Fenceline is shown in Figure 2 of the attached report.

Affected Water Sources (Location of Works and Activities):

Surface Water (if only constructing works, complete the first two columns):

Source (e.g. lake, stream, or name of source, if known)

Diversion/Activity Location

¼ sec twp rge m

Annual Quantity

(million m3)

Rate of Diversion

(show units)

Is Construction

or Development

Required? (Yes or No)

Purpose

1. Athabasca River NE 5 100 9 W4 71.5 Maximum rate of 4.2 m3/s

Yes

Make-up water for the Frontier Project, to be used primarily for processing oil sands

2. Surface runoff water in the closed-circuit areas

2-6 1-4 9-16 21-28 32-34 1-9 16-19 1-5 8-17 21-29 32-38 6-7 9-11 13-36 1-4 10-15 24 33-36 3-9 17-20 21-28 33-36 19 29-33

102 101 101 101 101 101 101 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 99 99 99 99 99 98 98 98 98

11 11 11 11 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 10 10 11 11 10 10

W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4

14.2 Yes

3. Seepage to the mine pit, which will be collected as surface water in the closed-circuit areas

2-5 1-4 9-16 22-28 32-34 6-7 18 1-4 9-16 21-28 33-36 6-7 18-19 30-31 1-3 33-36 5-6 21-28 33-36 19 29-32

102 101 101 101 101 101 101 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 99 99 98 98 98 98

11 11 11 11 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 11 11 10 11 11 10 10

W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4 W4

1.1 No

4. Construction of various facilities or works for management of release water and closed-circuit water

All water work construction activities will occur within the proposed Fenceline (see Figure 2 of the attached report). Final layouts of theses water management facilities will be prepared during detailed engineering. Detailed legal descriptions of the final layouts will be provided upon completion of detailed engineering.

Facilitate development of the Frontier Project

Groundwater:

Date Well Drilled or proposed drilling date (# of Wells)

Well (proposed) Locations

sec twp rge m

Well Location

Zone

Total Depth

(metres)

Production Interval (metres)

Pumping Rate (m3/day), [Year];

Pumping Well Location Zone(s)

Annual Quantity

(m3) Purpose

Main Development Area

2021 (1)

2021 (2)

2022 (1)

2022 (1)

2025 (1)

2026 (1)

2026 (1)

2028 (1)

2029 (1)

2030 (1)

2031 (2)

2032 (1)

2033 (1)

2034 (1)

2035 (1)

2036 (1)

2037 (1)

2037 (1)

2038 (1)

2038 (1)

2040 (2)

2041 (1)

14

11

13

24

12

15

18

10

3

2

1

3

33

16

23

22

26

25

27

34

35

1

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

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100

100

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101

11

11

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11

11

11

11

11

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11

11

11

11

11

11

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

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4

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4

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

99

58

105

93

54

106

91

84

123

83

40

108

135

87

117

105

109

102

100

151

131

90

92 - 99

53 - 58

96 - 105

88 - 93

49 - 54

101 - 106

86 - 91

79 - 84

118 - 123

78 - 83

35 - 40

97 - 108

123 - 135

82 - 87

112 - 117

100 - 105

93 - 109

77 - 102

93 - 100

121 - 151

99 - 131

85 - 90

172 [2022]; A - D

172 [2023]; B

172 [2024]; C, D

172 [2025]; E

172 [2026]; F, G

172 [2027]; B, F

258 [2028]; H

344 [2029]; I

258 [2030]; J

344 [2031]; K

258 [2032]; L

344 [2033]; M

258 [2034]; N

172 [2035]; O

172 [2036]; P

430 [2037]; Q, R

172 [2038]; S, T

172 [2039]; T

172 [2040]; U

172 [2041]; U - X

62952

62952

62952

62952

62952

62952

94428

125904

94428

125904

94428

125904

94428

62952

62952

157380

62952

62952

62952

62952

Basal Aquifer Depressurization Wells

2041 (2)

2041 (1)

2045 (1)

2045 (1)

2045 (2)

2048 (1)

2048 (1)

2050 (1)

2050 (1)

2050 (1)

2050 (1)

2050 (1)

2050 (1)

2050 (1)

3

3

15

11

12

3

33

14

6

7

18

5

24

26

101

101

101

101

101

102

101

101

101

101

101

102

101

101

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

10

10

10

11

11

11

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

W

X

Y

Z

AA

BB

CC

DD

EE

FF

GG

HH

II

JJ

122

144

97

91

76

97

87

81

75

67

67

87

54

50

117 - 122

131 - 144

92 - 97

86 - 91

71 - 76

92 - 97

82 - 87

76 - 81

62 - 75

62 - 67

62 - 67

82 - 87

49 - 54

45 - 50

86 [2042]; U - X

172 [2043]; U - X

258 [2044]; U - X

344 [2045]; Y - AA

344 [2046], Y - AA

602 [2047 – 2051]; Y - JJ

860 [2052 -2056]; DD - JJ

31476

62952

94428

125904

125904

220332

314760

South Development Area

2030 (2)

2030 (2)

2033 (2)

2040 (1)

2043 (1)

2044 (1)

2046 (3)

36

25

31

26

22

27

34

98

98

98

98

98

98

98

11

11

10

11

11

11

11

4

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4

4

4

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MM

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PP

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56

50

56

53

71

70

70

51 - 56

45 - 50

51 - 56

48 - 53

66 - 71

65 - 70

65 - 70

258 [2030]; KK, LL

172 [2031]; KK

86 [2032]; KK

172 [2033]; MM

86 [2034]; MM

172 [2035]; MM

172 [2036]; KK, MM

172 [2037]; KK, MM

172 [2038]; LL

172 [2039]; LL

172 [2040]; NN

172 [2041]; NN

172 [2042]; NN

172 [2043]; OO

86 [2044]; PP

86 [2045]; PP

86 [2046]; QQ

172 [2047 – 2051]; QQ

172 [2052 – 2056]; QQ

94428

62952

31476

62952

31476

62952

62952

62952

62952

62952

62952

62952

62952

62952

31476

31476

31476

62952

62952

Basal Aquifer Depressurization Wells

Please attach a separate sheet if you wish to provide more information.

Statement of Confirmation: The information given on this form is true to the best of my knowledge.

Date of Signing Signature Print Name Company Name

(if applicable)

Return the completed form to an Alberta Environment Regional office nearest you: Northern Region, Peace River Bag 900–5 Provincial Building 9621 – 96 Avenue Peace River, AB T8S 1T4 Telephone (780) 624-6167 Fax: (780) 624-6335

Northern Region, Edmonton Twin Atria 111, 4999 – 98 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3 Telephone: (780) 427-5296 Fax: (780) 427-7824

Spruce Grove 250 Diamond Avenue Spruce Grove AB T7X 4C7 Telephone: (780) 960-8600 Fax: (780) 960-8605

Central Region, Red Deer 304, Provincial Building 4920 - 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 Telephone: (403) 340-7052 Fax: (403) 340-5022

Southern Region, Calgary 2938 - 11 Street, NE Calgary, AB T2E 7L7 Telephone: (403) 297-6582 Fax: (403) 297-2749

2nd Floor, Provincial Building 200 - 5 Avenue, South Lethbridge, AB T1J 4L1 Telephone: (403) 382-4254 Fax: (403) 381-5337

(call the Regional office for the location of area offices)

OFFICE USE:

File Number:

Fee Receipt Number:

Application ID:

Operation ID:

Notice Information:

Application Completion Date:

Priority Number:

Volume 1: Project Description

Frontier Project Appendix 13A: Fort McMurray-Athabasca Oil Sands Subregional Integrated Resource Plan

September 2011

Appendix 13A Fort McMurray-Athabasca Oil Sands Subregional Integrated Resource Plan




Table of Contents

Appendix 13A Fort McMurray-Athabasca Oil Sands Subregional Integrated Resource Plan

13A.1 Fort McMurray – Athabasca Oil Sands Subregional Integrated Regional Plan ....................13A-1

List of Tables

Table 13A-1 IRP Guidelines in the CC&R Plan and EIA ................................................................13A-1




13A.1 Fort McMurray – Athabasca Oil Sands Subregional Integrated Regional Plan

The Project occurs in the extreme northwestern corner of the area encompassed by the Fort McMurray-Athabasca Oil Sands Subregional Integrated Regional Plan (2002). The most southerly portion of the PDA is in the Mildred-Kearl Lakes Resource Management Area (RMA) of the IRP, with areas of the PDA near the bank of the Athabasca River which occurs in part of the Athabasca-Clearwater RMA.

Table 13A-1 consists of items extracted from the IRP that are directly or indirectly relevant to development of the Project.

Table 13A-1 IRP Guidelines in the CC&R Plan and EIA Mineral and Surface Material Resources Information Location

Mineral and Surface Material Resources Mineral exploration and development will occur in a manner that minimizes effects on the environment and other resource values.

Section 13: Closure, Conservation and Reclamation Plan

Mineral exploration and development is generally permitted throughout the planning area, subject to current regulatory review and approval processes (e.g., provincial Geophysical Guidelines) and the direction established in this plan. Approvals already in place for minerals projects will not be altered as a result of this plan.

Applicable to regulators

Surface disturbances resulting from mineral exploration and development will be progressively reclaimed. Sites will be equivalent to the predisturbance level, optimizing the values of watershed, timber, wildlife, fish, recreation or other resources. Alternate reclamation approaches may be considered (e.g., reclamation of borrow pits or cooling ponds to waterfowl nesting or stocked fishing sites).


The location of aggregate deposits (i.e., sand and gravel), discovered during exploration or development activity, must be reported to Alberta Land and Forest Service. Aggregate resources not used during mineral development (e.g., industrial road construction) will be stockpiled.

Operational guideline for the Project

Forest Resources Progressive and effective harvesting and reforestation methods will be practised in accordance with the Forests Act, Timber Management Regulations, Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules and established policies.

An operational guideline for the Project Section 13: Closure, Conservation and Reclamation Plan

Areas intended for intensive forest management, future timber development, timber harvesting or miscellaneous timber use by local residents and the forest industry will be identified by Alberta Land and Forest Service, in accordance with approved forest management plans.


Public awareness will be promoted through forest information sessions, demonstration forests or other similar programs and initiatives. An effective public involvement process will be part of the development of all forest management plans.


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Table 13A-1 IRP Guidelines in the CC&R Plan and EIA (cont’d) Mineral and Surface Material Resources Information Location

Forest Resources (cont’d) Land-use related programs, projects and developments should be designed in a manner that minimizes the risk of wildfire. Alberta Land and Forest Service will be consulted as part of the existing referral process; thereby ensuring that fire management programs are effectively applied and administered at the early stage of developments. Consultative services concerning forest protection measures should also be made available to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo by Alberta Land and Forest Service. Such measures might include the following: location of country residential subdivision sites, building orientation/location, use of fire resistant building materials, adequate access to and from sites, reduction of combustible fuels and sufficient water sources for fire suppression purposes

An operational guideline for the Project

Timber stands will be monitored for insect, disease, and other environmental disorders. Appropriate management measures will be applied as required


Timber salvage cutting will occur wherever possible, before any development activity, or in the event of fire, insect, or disease damage. Alberta land and Forest Service must be involved in matters concerning the orderly removal and salvage of timber, as per the regulations under the Forests Act.


Settlement Urban growth will continue to be concentrated in existing communities, with emphasis on the urban service area of Fort McMurray. Where provincial public land becomes transferred to another jurisdiction (e.g., municipal, federal), the policies in this plan would no longer apply.


Outside of urban areas, residences accompanying other land use/resource activities will not be permitted except where provision is made under the authority of Alberta Environmental Protection and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.


Access and Infrastructure Linear development projects (e.g., roadways, railways, transmission lines and pipelines) will be encouraged to use existing (e.g., Alberta Oil Sands Pipeline Corridor) or planned (e.g., Athabasca Oil Sands Multiple Use Corridor) access routes or corridors to minimize duplication of effort and expense, and also minimize effects on resources. Access will be developed and reclaimed in a manner that considers environmental concerns as well as economically efficient options. Wherever possible, linear development will not occur parallel to rivers within the valleys or within 100 m of the top of the valley breaks. This restriction will help to minimize erosion, slope instability, and disturbance of wildlife habitat and visual aesthetics.


Public access to recreation opportunities, most notably to the major rivers and lakes, will remain a priority.


Off-highway vehicle use (e.g., summer/winter motorized recreation) will be restricted as required on areas of industrial activity, reclamation sites, and environmentally sensitive areas (e.g., steep slopes).






Agriculture Agricultural activity will be limited, generally, to the Fort McMurray Fringe RMA and reclaimed areas as identified in the Landscape Reclamation Strategy.


Recreation and Tourism Applicable to regulators The private sector and non-profit organizations will be encouraged to take an active role in identifying and developing recreation and tourism opportunities. Assistance with respect to the provision of data, site selection, business counseling, and liaison with other government agencies will be provided by Alberta Economic Development and Tourism. Similar service will be extended to all communities and municipalities that wish to position their tourism products.


Proponents of recreation and tourism activities are expected to demonstrate project feasibility before approval is granted. For developments that require fishing to support their business plan, consideration should be given to ensuring that sufficient fish stocks exist to sustain the proposed use. Private development should, wherever possible, complement existing public recreation programs. For developments situated along or near shorelines, fish habitat losses shall be replaced nearby (see Section 3.8) and the amount of disturbed shoreline shall be limited in extent.


Management of random camping activity will be determined on the basis of ongoing site monitoring. Should effects resulting from this activity exceed acceptable levels site hardening, closure and rehabilitation, or relocation of the activity to other identified sites will be considered.


Private recreation and tourism proposals requiring the leasing of public land will be reviewed through the Alberta Tourism and Recreation Leasing Program. This process ensures the proposals meet with provincial government policy and site-specific requirements (including environmental protection).


Water Resources Water resources will be managed on a drainage-basin basis reflecting local, regional, and provincial needs and priorities.


The public will be encouraged to participate in water management planning programs and decision making efforts in a meaningful way.


Water quantity and water quality will be managed together. An operational guideline for the Project

There will continue to be consultation between provincial agencies to ensure water resources and other environmental matters are given full consideration in evaluating community water supply needs, land uses, and resource development proposals. Further, the referral systems and other administrative practices designed to ensure implementation of appropriate protective conditions, under government legislation, shall be maintained and, where necessary, improved.


The authorities regulating land uses will be encouraged to impose development conditions to ensure protection of the yield, timing, and quality of the water resource.




Table 13A-1 IRP Guidelines in the CC&R Plan and (cont’d) Mineral and Surface Material Resources Information Location

Water Resources (cont’d) Re-routing of the rivers and streams in the planning area will be discouraged. When required for the management or development of resources, it would be considered on a site by-site basis. If approved, the provincial government agencies involved will work together with the proponent to design and implement strategies to mitigate short- and long term losses to fisheries, wildlife, and other resource values.


Water quality and quantity monitoring programs will be maintained to ensure that data are available on which to base management decisions.


The domestic water supply needs of the urban service area of Fort McMurray, the hamlet of Fort McKay, and other existing or future settlements situated within, or downstream from, the planning area will continue to be recognized through the existing review and impact evaluation processes used for land use developments.


Fisheries The limited fisheries resource will be allocated to meet the demand of high priority user groups. It may be necessary for users to demonstrate how they will protect sufficient fish stocks for higher priority users, now and in the future.


Fisheries habitat protection guidelines shall be applied to local plans and development proposals that are reviewed in accordance with the existing referral system. Where necessary, mitigative techniques will be used to compensate for habitat loss, to minimize siltation, and to provide initiatives for stream habitat enhancement.

In the Fisheries No Net Loss Plan, as described in Section 7: Water Management

Fisheries production will continue to rely primarily on naturally reproducing populations. Artificial stocking will be used where appropriate and as opportunities arise to restore lost populations or create new ones. The development of new ponds for stocked “put and take” fisheries will be of secondary importance.


Stream and lake fisheries will be managed to maintain the naturally reproducing fish populations.


Unrestricted legal public access to waterbodies containing fishery resources will be maintained.


Wildlife Hunting will be managed under existing guidelines and regulations to achieve an equitable use of the resources among the three user groups: Native subsistence, recreational, and commercial uses.


Wildlife habitat protection guidelines will be applied to development proposals that are reviewed in accordance with the existing referral system. In important wildlife areas, techniques (e.g., timing constraints and access restrictions) will be recommended to minimize and mitigate possible habitat loss, disruption of wildlife populations, and lost recreational (e.g., hunting, wildlife viewing) or commercial (e.g., guiding, trapping) opportunities.






Wildlife (cont’d) Conflicts between trappers and other users will be reduced through consultation with trapping area holders during detailed planning of a development’s operation.

Section 17: Aboriginal and Public Stakeholder Consultation

Priority will be given to the management and protection of the habitats and populations of rare and endangered species.


In important wildlife areas and for wildlife management purposes, techniques (e.g., Locked gates, rollback) may be applied on situations of new industrial access.


Wildlife-viewing opportunities will be encouraged. An operational guideline for the Project Ecological Resources Ecological resources will be identified by government agencies and individual groups (e.g., naturalist groups). Following an assessment and review of these resources, public land reservations will be established and maintained. Especially significant resources will be established by Order in Council under the authority of various acts (Wilderness Area, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Act).


Historical Resources Before development occurs that may result in the disturbance of the land surface, an historical resources impact assessment should be conducted as outlined under the Historical Resources Act. The Archaeological Survey of Alberta will participate in the existing referral system to review development proposals where historical resources may be affected.


Population Health Wherever relevant, consider population health aspects of exploration and development of natural resources in the planning area based on a determinants of health approach.


Specific IRP Guidelines as they apply to the Mildred-Kearl Lake Resource Management Area

Mineral exploration activities, including drill hole programs will be permitted, subject to site-specific operation.


The review of mineral development proposals, other than oil sands, will consider the compatibility of development proposals with existing and possible future oil sands surface mining developments.


Where loss of the forest land base occurs through surface mining, reforestation may be undertaken at locations identified during the development and reclamation stages.


Highway commercial or secondary industrial development proposals must include input from the Alberta Energy Utilities Board to determine the potential impact on oil sands recovery, and must adhere to the “Recreation and Tourism” guideline provided in Section 4.4.





Population Health (cont’d) Pending further assessment by Alberta Environmental Protection and the Municipality of Wood Buffalo, highway-oriented development will be considered at the following locations: commercial development within a reservation established at Sec. 1, Twp.

94, Rge. 11, W4M commercial or secondary industrial development, on the east side of the

Athabasca River, along Highway 63 north to and including Sec. 1, Twp. 94, Rge. 10, W4M


Proponents of oil sands developments on the east side of the Athabasca River, which require pipeline connections to the south, are encouraged to use the Athabasca Oil Sands Multiple Use Corridor proposed by Alberta Environmental Protection.


Surface access leading to disposition on lands reserved for a proposed provincial recreation area at Fort Hills (located within Twp. 97, Rge. 10-11, W4M) will be permitted under conditions aimed at maintaining the recreation potential, as specified by Alberta Parks.


The merits of agricultural development on reclaimed lands, or on other suitable sites, will be considered on a site-specific basis.


Alberta Economic Development and Tourism will be included in the referral system for any proposals that may adversely affect potential roadside recreation and tourism opportunities. Such opportunities may include river or stream crossings, significant wildlife habitats and viewing areas of special interest (e.g., scenery, historic sites, wildlife viewing).


This referral system will also be applied to any proposed developments that might adversely affect the Fort Hills future potential as a provincial recreation area. Alberta Parks will maintain the protective notation until such time as recreation use warrants proceeding with park establishment.


Where development activities have a negative effect on important moose habitat, off-site habitat enhancement, or special onsite protective measures (particularly those concerning harassment), may be required.


Any activity adjacent to La Saline Natural Area (N 1/2 of 15, E 1/2 of 21 and 22, Twp. 93, Rge. 10, W4M) must not disturb or adversely affect this provincial ecological resource.

Not applicable to the Project

Disturbed forested lands shall be reclaimed to a level of capability equivalent to that which existed before disturbance. Where commercial forest is the reclamation objective, the capability will be measured in terms of meeting reforestation standards.

Section 13: Conservation, Reclamation and Closure Plan

Commercial timber harvesting potential will normally be replaced on a project basis.


Following surface disturbance, the land should be reclaimed in a manner that re-establishes a watershed that resembles and functions as a natural system. The restructured soil profile shall be capable of supporting a variety of native vegetation.






Population Health (cont’d) Revegetation to a mixedwood boreal forest, using native species, will be the primary means by which the land base is reclaimed. The reclaimed land base will be capable of supporting a variety of uses, including timber harvesting, extensive recreation, traditional native activities, wildlife habitat (including fisheries and waterfowl)) and watersheds. Reclamation shall: ensure that areas reforested for commercial timber harvesting are situated

on lands that will maintain this capacity on a sustainable basis recognize the importance of the river valleys in the Athabasca-Clearwater

RMA and re-establish ecosystem connections between reclaimed areas and the river valleys

use a wide variety of native tree species and understory vegetation; leave small openings throughout revegetated areas

encourage the development of permanent ponds, sloughs and small lakes, with and without connecting streams and with and without the ascent meadows


Future uses of reclaimed land should also be compatible with existing and planned uses for adjacent lands. The final alignment for any permanent road constructed through reclaimed

land should attempt to link existing and planned resource/land use development opportunities and also take advantage of opportunities such as scenic views of lakes/wetlands, river valleys and upland areas. Reclamation activity adjacent to permanent roads should also consider maintenance or enhancement of wildlife habitat and scenic values.

Alternative land uses such as agriculture (e.g., market gardening, wild rice, tree farming), commercial recreation (e.g., golf courses, OHV parks), and secondary industry (e.g., sawmill, cement plant) may be considered, provided that suitable access to provincial highways, local markets and suitable soil conditions are evident. In addition, other related concerns identified by the Development and Reclamation Review Committee (coordinated by Alberta Environmental Protection) and the Municipality of Wood Buffalo should have been addressed.

Areas within approximately 1.5 km of a permanent road, may be reclaimed to a variety of landforms to accommodate a range of potential alternative land uses. During reclamation planning, landform provisions should be made to consider the following land use activities: • Agriculture:

To accommodate potential agricultural activities (e.g., grazing, bison ranching, wild rice, berry production), varied soil and drainage conditions should be considered.

• Commercial Recreation: To accommodate commercial recreation activities, flat, well-drained sites near infrastructure should be considered. Some activities may require sites in proximity to populated areas and/or natural or man-made attractions (e.g., lakes, river valleys, and wildlife-viewing, historic or interpretive sites).





Population Health (cont’d) • Secondary Industry:

To accommodate secondary industry development, flat, well-drained sites near infrastructure and population centres should be considered. Although the planning of industrial sites may vary according to the type of activity, a visual screen should be put in place between the industrial site and the highway.

• Country Residential: To accommodate country residential development, residential sites should be considered on areas with rolling topography and panoramic views within a treed landscape that avoids high-water tables, and that are buffeted from adjacent adverse conditions (e.g., highway noise, and resource extraction).

Developers of larger projects should continue to contribute to research and development in land reclamation technology that will reduce disturbances and protect the environment. Such contributions may either be on an individual or a shared basis (e.g., Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority, Reclamation Research Technical Advisory Committee).

Section 13: Conservation Reclamation and Closure Plan

If mineral resource activity is proposed in the Thickwood Hills, Birch Mountain, or Stony Mountain Upland areas, the development proposal, including site selection, should be designed to minimize the effects on wildland recreational resources.


Alberta Land and Forest Service will continue to select and manage sites for improved wood quality and timber productivity, with consideration for watershed integrity. If timber harvesting activities are proposed in the Thickwood Hills, Birch Mountain, or Stony Mountain upland areas, the development proposal, including site selection, should be designed to minimize the effects on wildland recreational resources.


Commercial and secondary industrial development will adhere to the “Recreation and Tourism” guideline (#2) in this section.


With any resource development, steps should be taken, during the referral process, to ensure that access to recreation opportunities are maintained.


In the Thickwood Hills, Birch Mountain or the Stony Mountain Uplands, route selections must avoid or minimize effects on wildland recreational resources.


The merits of agricultural activity will be considered on a site-specific basis. Applicable to regulators Potential effects from increased access or resource development in the Thickwood Hills, or the Birch Mountain and Stony Mountain Uplands will be addressed by the following guidelines in this section: Mineral Resources Guideline #1 Forest Resources Guideline #2 Access Guidelines #1 and #2


Alberta Economic Development and Tourism will be included in the referral process for any proposals that may adversely affect potential roadside recreation or tourism opportunities. Such opportunities may include river or stream crossings, significant wildlife habitats, and viewing areas of special interest.


Volume 1: Project Description Frontier Project Appendix 14A: Summary of Waste Streams and Disposal Methods (Preliminary)

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Appendix 14A Summary of Waste Streams and Disposal Methods (Preliminary)



Table of Contents

Appendix 14A Summary of Waste Streams and Disposal Methods (Preliminary)

List of Tables

Table 14A-1 Summary of Waste Streams and Disposal Methods (Preliminary) ..................................... 1



Table 14A-1 Summary of Waste Streams and Disposal Methods (Preliminary)

Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA

Number Handling/Storage

Requirements Transportation Requirements

Management Options Comments Recycling Disposal

Acids Spent acids, acid solutions and washings

114 UN1760 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers labelled as “Hazardous Waste – Acids”

Transport off site according to TDGR Class 8 and Project procedures

No Off-site disposal at an approved third-party facility

N/A

Aerosol containers

Pressurized cans

145 UN1950 Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable – Aerosol Cans”


If feasible, recycle at an approved third-party facility.

Off-site disposal at an approved third-party facility

Emptied containers can be disposed of in an on-site Class II landfill, if not recycled.

Air filters Pollution control

256 Variable Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste - Air Filters”

Transport off site according to Project procedures


On-site disposal in a Class II landfill

Waste will be classified and/or tested to confirm characteristics and UN/NA number.

Automotive/ equipment

Scrap vehicles, equipment and parts

N/A Variable Stored as bulk waste in designated areas. Label as “Nonhazardous Waste”





Biomedical waste

Medical, pathological, first-aid room waste

312 UN2814 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed biomedical waste containers labelled as “Hazardous Waste – Biomedical”

Transport off site according to TDGR Class 6.2 and Project procedures

No Off-site disposal or incineration at an approved third-party facility

Waste will be classified and/or tested to confirm characteristics and UN number.

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Table 14A-1 Summary of Waste Streams and Disposal Methods (Preliminary) (cont’d)

Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA


Requirements Transportation Requirements Management Options Comments

Alkalis Spent caustics, alkali solutions and washings

122 UN1760 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers labelled as “Hazardous Waste – Caustics”




N/A

Collected surface runoff water

Contaminated surface runoff water from site

N/A N/A Sent to ETA 1 and ETA 2 (tailings pond)

N/A Yes No Water from the tailings area will be recycled to the plant.

Compressed gas cylinders

Methane (natural gas), propane and butane, nitrous or nitric oxide

331 UN1954 Stored according to supplier's instructions in a designated area labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Gas Cylinders”




Cylinders will be returned to the supplier, when possible.

Construction and demolition material

Concrete, welding rods, and other inert debris

275 N/A Stored as bulk waste in designated areas. Segregated recyclables. Label as “Nonhazardous Waste - C&D”.



On-site disposal in a Class III (or Class II) landfill

Inert waste is disposed of in a Class III landfill, if not recycled.


Scrap metal 275 N/A Stored as bulk waste in designated areas. Segregated metal types (e.g., ferrous, non-ferrous). Labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste - Scrap Metal”.




Scrap metal is disposed of in a Class III landfill, if not recycled.




Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA




Wood 275 N/A Stored as bulk waste in designated areas. Segregated treated wood from untreated wood. Labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste – Wood”.




Untreated wood is disposed of in a Class III landfill, if not recycled.

Contaminated debris and soil from spills, accidents, and leaks

Spill debris, contaminated snow, contaminated soil

138 NA9500 Stored in sealed metal or plastic containers labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Contaminated Debris”

Transport off site according to TDGR (class depends on characteristics of tested material) and Project procedures




Contaminated fuel

Gasoline, naphtha, kerosene

221 UN1863 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Contaminated Fuel”





Desiccants Including silica gel, activated alumina and molecular sieve

154 N/A Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste – Desiccants”








Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA



Domestic solid waste

Beverage containers

N/A N/A Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste - Beverage Containers”




Recyclable domestic waste, such as beverage containers, cardboard and paper will be segregated and recycled. Inert domestic waste is disposed of in a Class III landfill.


Cardboard N/A N/A Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste – Cardboard”




Cardboard is disposed of in a Class III landfill, if not recycled.


Food waste and food containers

N/A N/A Stored in containers or bins that prevent wildlife attraction. Segregated recyclables. Labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste”.


If feasible, recycle at an approved third-party facility or compost on site.




Paper N/A N/A Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste – Paper”




Paper is disposed of in a Class III landfill, if not recycled.




Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA




Glass N/A N/A Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste – Glass”




Glass is disposed of in a Class III landfill, if not recycled.


Other waste discarded from kitchens, living quarters, bathrooms, laundries, warehouses, and offices

N/A N/A Stored in containers or bins that prevent wildlife attraction. Segregated recyclables. Label as “Nonhazardous Waste”.




N/A

Domestic wastewater

Sewage, filtered sewage cake

N/A N/A During construction - portable toilets

During construction - transport off site via a septic vacuum truck and according to Project procedures

Treated wastewater to be recycled to recycle pond

On-site disposal of sewage sludge in a Class II landfill

N/A

During operation - bulk storage in tanks in sanitary water treatment system.

During operation - transport filtered sewage cake according to Project procedures

Treated wastewater to be recycled to recycle pond

On-site disposal of sewage sludge in a Class II landfill

N/A

Drilling waste Drilling mud, bentonite

272 N/A Stored in lined sumps or field storage containers


No Treatment and/or disposal at an approved third-party facility

Drilling waste will be tested to ensure it is nonhazardous. If it hazardous, TDGR requirements will apply.




Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA



E-waste Non-repairable electronic and electrical components such as transformers, printed circuit boards, fuses, capacitors and light bulbs; cell phones

N/A N/A Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste - E-waste”




Some e-waste could contain hazardous material. If so TDGR requirements will apply.

Filtering media Spend filtering media (cellulose and activated carbon)

261 NA9500 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Filtering Media”




N/A

Flammable liquid

Toxic, variable 271 UN1131 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable - Flammable Liquid”

Transport off site according to TDGR Class 3 and/or 9.3 and Project procedures

Recycle at an approved third-party facility

No N/A

Fluorescent lamps

Mercury and sodium

153 N/A Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Nonhazardous Recyclable - Fluorescent Lamps”



No N/A




Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA



Glycol Spent glycol, antifreeze

273 NA9398 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable – Glycol”



No Waste will be classified and/or tested to confirm characteristics and UN/NA number.

Glass Broken glass B2020 N/A Bin N/A N/A On-site landfill or recycle

N/A

Heat exchanger bundle cleaning, hydrocarbon storage tank bottoms sludge

Petroleum-based sludge

251 NA0370 Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Cleaning Sludge”



N/A

Inert inorganic wastes

Floor wash, equipment wash, car and truck wash sump sludge

150 N/A Sent to ETA 1 and ETA 2 (tailings pond)

N/A Recycle at an approved third-party facility

N/A Water from the tailings area will be recycled back to the plant.

Ion exchange regeneration rinse water

Inorganic waste

131 N/A Stored in holding tanks

N/A Recycle to recycle pond

No Water from the recycle pond will be re-used in the plant.

Laboratory waste

Hazardous 212 UN1993 Segregated from other materials and Stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as Hazardous Waste - Laboratory Waste

Transport off site according to TDGR Classes 3 and/or 9.3 and Project procedures







Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA



Lime Sludges and Slurries

From process water treatment

122 N/A Stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Nonhazardous Waste - Lime Sludge”




N/A

Methanol Non-halogenated aliphatic solvent

212 UN1230 Segregated from other materials and Stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable – Methanol”

Transport off site according to TDGR Classes 3 and 6.1 and Project procedures



Miscellaneous Waste Inorganic Chemicals

Lab packs 148 Variable Stored in containers or bins labelled as Hazardous Waste - Inorganic Chemicals





Neutralized Solutions, Sludges and Residues Containing Heavy Metals

Waste water, bar screenings

131 NA9500 Stored in holding tanks

N/A Recycled to recycle pond


Oil and Water Separator Sludge

Petroleum based sludge

251 NA9377 Segregated from other materials and Stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as Hazardous Waste - Oily Sludge




N/A




Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA



Oily rags, sorbent pads and materials

N/A 274 N/A Segregated from other materials and Stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as Hazardous Waste - Oily Sludge




N/A

Paper N/A B3020 N/A Bin N/A N/A On-site landfill or recycle

N/A

Produced water

Boiler water blowdown, steam condensate

136 N/A Sent to recycle pond

N/A Recycle at an approved third-party facility


Resin Ion exchange resin

136 UN1993 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Hazardous Waste – Resin”



N/A

Reverse osmosis reject water

From water treatment plant

131 N/A Stored in holding tanks

N/A Recycle to recycle pond


Scale removal solutions

Inorganic waste

131 NA9500 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Scale Removal Solutions”


No N/A N/A




Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA



Slop oil emulsion solids

Petroleum-based sludge

251 NA9375 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Slop Oil Emulsion Solids”




N/A

Sodium molybdate

Corrosion inhibitor, hazardous liquid

N/A UN3082 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Sodium Molybdate”



N/A

Solvents Spent solvents and solvent residues

211 UN1993 Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable – Solvents”




Sorbent materials

Oily rags, used absorbent materials and pads

274 Variable Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable - Sorbent Materials”




Sorbent materials will be reused via laundering, when possible.

Spent batteries Acid (wet), alkali (wet), Ni-Cd (dry), lithium

151 UN2794 Stack in containers or on pallets labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable – Batteries”







Waste Type Waste

Description Waste

Category UN/NA



Tank bottoms Hydrocarbon sludge, vessel drains

251 N/A Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Tank Bottoms”




N/A

Tires OTR and light vehicle

N/A N/A Stored as bulk waste in designated areas. Labelled as “Nonhazardous – Tires”.



No N/A

Waste oils and undrained lube oil filters

Used oils (e.g., lubricating, hydraulic, transmission) and oil filters

252 NA9500 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Hazardous Recyclable - Oil and Undrained Filters”

Transport off site according to TDGR Classes 3 and/or 9.3 and Project procedures


No N/A

Waste organic chemicals

Lab packs 263 Variable Stored in containers or bins labelled as “Hazardous Waste - Organic Chemicals”





Waste paint Waste paint and paint related materials

223 UN1263 Segregated from other materials and stored in sealed containers or drums labelled as “Hazardous Waste – Paint”




Emptied and dried paint containers can be disposed of in an on-site Class II landfill, if not recycled.

NOTE: N/A – not applicable

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Table 14B-1 Major Chemicals List (Preliminary) ............................................................................ 14B-1



Table 14B-1 Major Chemicals List (Preliminary)

Substance Application Storage Storage Location

CEPA Substance Classification TDGR

Classifi-cation Units

Consumption per Phase for 30 days Storage per Phase

Units Schedule

11 PSL 22 NPRI3

Track 14

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Utilities

Odorant (77% Tertiary butyl mercaptan)

Low pressure natural gas odorant

Storage vessel/containment berm

M & S Yes No No No 3 liter 6,000 6,000 6,000 3,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 3,000 litre

Coagulant (Aluminum Sulphate)

Boiler feedwater treatment

Tote/secondary containment

M Yes Yes No No 8 liter 7,200 7,200 7,200 TBD 7,200 7,200 7,200 TBD litre

Sodium bisulphate Boiler feedwater treatment

Preparation + storage tank/containment berm

M Yes No No No N/A kg 250 250 250 TBD 250 250 250 TBD kg

Flocculant (polymer) for boiler feed water treatment



M Yes No No No N/A kg 100 100 100 TBD 100 100 100 TBD kg

Antiscalant (Maleic Acid)


Tote/secondary containment

M Yes No No No 8 litre 400 400 400 TBD 400 400 400 TBD litre

Sulphuric acid (98%)



M Yes No Yes No 8 tonnes 35 35 35 TBD 35 35 35 TBD t

Sodium hypochlorite

Water disinfection and biocide

Storage tank/containment berm

M & S Yes No No No 8 m³ 30 30 30 TBD 30 30 30 TBD m³

Oxygen scavenger (>95% Sodium Sulfite)

Cooling water, boiler feed water, once through steam generator

Storage tank/containment berm (M) TOTE/ secondary containment (S)

M & S Yes No No No N/A litre 4,000 4,000 4,000 TBD 4,000 4,000 4,000 TBD litre

Filming amine Corrosion protection in boilers, OTSG


M & S Yes No No No 8 litre 3,500 3,500 3,500 TBD 3,500 3,500 3,500 TBD litre

Sodium phosphate pH buffering in boilers and OTSG



Sludge conditioner Once through steam generator (OTSG)

TOTE/secondary containment


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Table 14B-1 Major Chemicals List (Preliminary) (cont’d)

Substance Application Storage Storage Location

CEPA Substance Classification TDGR

Classifi-cation Units

Consumption per Phase for 30 days Storage per Phase

Units Schedule

11 PSL 22 NPRI3

Track 14

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Utilities

Salt crystals Brine regenerant for water softeners

Preparation + storage tank

M & S Yes No No No N/A tonnes 38 38 38 TBD 38 38 38 TBD t

Ferric Chloride Coagulant and TOC removal in water treatment

TOTE/secondary containment

Construc-tion lodge

Yes No No No 8 litre 400 400 400 TBD 400 400 400 TBD litre

50% caustic solution

Regeneration of anion and mixed beds in water de-mineralization plant


M Yes No No No 8 tons 50 50 50 TBD 50 50 50 TBD t

Process

50% Caustic Solution

Extraction aid, boiler feedwater treatment


M & S Yes No No No 8 tonnes 3,500 3,500 3,500 1,750 506 506 506 256 t

Diesel Fuel for haul trucks and generators


M & S Yes N Yes No 3 tonnes 3,600 3,600 3,600 1,800 1,269 1,269 1,269 655 t

Flocculant (polymer) for thickener

Promote flocculation of fines in thickener


M & S Yes No No No N/A tonnes 170 170 170 85 170 170 170 85 t

Polymer for (TLD) Drying polymer to promote water release from fine tailings

Storage tank/ containment berm

MDA and SDA

Yes No No No N/A tonnes 230 230 230 115 230 230 230 115 t

Defoamer TSRU columns Storage tank/ containment berm

MDA Yes No Yes No 3 m³ 200 200 200 TBD 50 50 50 TBD m³

Solvent Froth treatment Storage tank/ containment berm

MDA Yes No Yes No 3 tonnes 1,000 1,000 1,000 TBD 7,223 5 TBD TBD TBD tt

Diluent (gas condensate assumed)

Bitumen product diluent

Storage tank/ containment berm

MDA Yes No Yes No 3 tonnes 132,500 132,500 132,500 TBD 2,174 6 TBD TBD TBD t

Propane Refrigerant for solvent chilling package

Cylinders MDA Yes No Yes No 2.1 kg 100 100 100 TBD 100 100 100 TBD kg

NOTES: 1 Schedule 1 – Toxic Substances List - Schedule 1 Updated as of October 13, 2010 2 PSL 2 – Priority Substances List (PSL2) of CEPA 3 NPRI – National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Substance Lists of the CEPA 4 Track 1 – Track 1 Virtual Elimination from the Environment of CEPA 5 Maximum inventory during shutdown of any phase 6 Storage for 4 phases of operation TBD = To be determined CEPA = Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992

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List of Tables

Table 17A-1 Aboriginal Consultation Chronology ..........................................................................17A-1 Table 17A-2 Group A Identified Public Stakeholders ...................................................................17A-20 Table 17A-3 Group B Identified Public Stakeholders ....................................................................17A-20 Table 17A-4 Public Stakeholder Consultation Chronology ...........................................................17A-23


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Table 17A-1 Aboriginal Consultation Chronology Aboriginal Community/

Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Akaitcho Territory Government

Annual Project Update via Surface Mail

• Project update March 31, 2009


• Project update June 23, 2010

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation

Annual Project Update and PDD via Surface Mail

• Project update May 2, 2008

Project Information Hand Delivery • Project update May 7, 2008

Project Update via Surface Mail • Project update May 26, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program review • ACFN review of Project draft terms of reference • ACFN remedial agreement

July 10, 2008

Meeting • Project update • ACFN remedial agreement • ACFN IRC agreement

September 25, 2008

Open House • Project and environmental assessment information presented at Fort Chipewyan open house

• Owner staff and environmental consultants in attendance

November 18, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program update • ACFN IRC agreement • Firewood program • Winter road safety program

December 8, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Execution of ACFN IRC agreement • Firewood program • Winter road safety program • Winter drilling program • Winter drilling program tour

January 20, 2009

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Table 17A-1 Aboriginal Consultation Chronology (cont’d) Aboriginal Community/

Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (cont’d)

Winter Drilling Tour • Tour of winter drilling activities February 25, 2009



Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Scope of work (consultation and TLU) • Impacts from helicopter activity • Impacts to Ronald Lake bison herd • ACFN advisory committee • Crown consultation

May 13, 2009

Project Update via Surface Mail • Project update July 27, 2009

Meeting • Scope of work (consultation and TLU) • ACFN IRC “one window” approach • ACFN input into EIA methodology • ACFN participation in baseline data collection • Community well-being assessment • Third party review of Project application • ACFN IRC capacity • Leadership meeting • Early joint review panel for Project • Winter drilling program • Fort Chipewyan open house • Consultation logs

September 11, 2009



November 25, 2009

Technical Input Meeting • Meeting with ACFN, MCFN and their technical consultants to review EIA methodology and solicit technical input

January 25–26, 2010




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (cont’d)

Meeting • Project TUS • Third party review of Project application • Impacts of aerial surveys • ACFN consultation protocol • Technical input into EIA methodology • February 2010 winter drilling tour

March 24, 2010



Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Project TUS • Owner engagement of CEAA and AENV with respect to a

resource use plan and Rights assessment • Meeting with ASRD to discuss impacts to the Ronald Lake

bison herd

October 7, 2010



November 24, 2010

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Section 35(2) application • ACFN IRC agreement • Project TUS • TK sharing agreement • Consultation agreement • Engagement of ASRD with respect to Ronald Lake bison

herd • Technical input into EIA methodology • Fort Chipewyan labour pool analysis • Early joint review panel

June 8, 2011




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Athabasca Tribal Council Limited




• Project update July 11, 2008


• Project update August 29, 2008





Bigstone Cree Nation Annual Project Update and PDD via Surface Mail








Chipewyan Prairie First Nation



Project Information Hand Delivery • Project update May 7, 2008

Project Information Hand Delivery • Project update September 25, 2008



Project Update via Surface Mail • Project update July 27, 2009



Meeting • Winter drilling program reviewed June 20, 2011




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Deh Cho First Nations Annual Project Update via Surface

Mail • Project update March 31, 2009



Deninu K’ue First Nation Annual Project Update and PDD via Surface Mail






Fort McKay First Nation Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Trapper consultation and compensation

October 11, 2007

Meeting • Project update • Fort McKay First Nation consultation preferences

March 27, 2008



Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • FMFN review of Project draft terms of reference

May 7, 2008

Meeting • “Day in McKay” (community orientation provided to Owners) • Hand delivery of CD containing PDD and annual Project

update

May 15, 2008

Meeting • Review of FMFN technical input into Project draft terms of reference

June 11, 2008

Open House • Project and environmental assessment information presented at Fort McKay open house


July 3, 2008




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Fort McKay First Nation (cont’d)

Meeting • Review of FMFN technical input into Project draft terms of reference with FMFN technical consultant

September 19, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Fort McKay Specific Assessment

November 6, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Winter road safety program • Firewood program • Leadership meeting • Winter drilling tour • Pilot plant tour • Incidental collection of TEK

January 23, 2009

Meeting • Project update • Winter road safety program • Firewood program • Leadership meeting • FMFN technical input into EIA methodology

March 4, 2009



Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Pilot plant tour • Leadership meeting

April 1, 2009

Pilot Plant Tour • Tour of Fort McKay pilot plant April 22, 2009

Meeting • FMFN IRC budget and funding formula May 28, 2009





Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Leadership meeting • Fort McKay open house • Fort McKay Specific Assessment

July 7, 2009

Leadership Meeting • Introductory meeting between Owner management team and Fort McKay chief and council

October 7, 2009



October 7, 2009

Project Information Hand Delivery • Project update November 3, 2009

Meeting • Project update • Environmental baseline data collection • Project TUS

December 15, 2009

Meeting • Winter drilling tour • Fort McKay Specific Assessment • Project TUS • Firewood program • Winter road safety program

January 28, 2010


Meeting • Project update • FMFN participation in baseline data collection • Project TUS • Fort McKay Specific Assessment

March 30, 2010

Meeting • Project TUS • FMFN TEK Best Practices

May 18, 2010

Technical Input Meeting • Project overview with FMFN technical consultants May 25, 2010







Elders Advisory Committee Meeting

• Project overview August 11, 2010

Technical Input Meeting • Project overview with FMFN technical consultants August 19, 2010

Meeting • Project TUS October 7, 2010

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Business opportunities with respect to the winter drilling

program • Meeting with FMFN trappers

October 7, 2010

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • FMFN Sustainability Department overview

February 3, 2011

Meeting • Project TUS February 22, 2011


Technical Input Meeting • Meeting with FMFN technical consultant and DFO to review Project update and proposed fish habitat compensation plan

March 30, 2011

Meeting • Home visit with FMFN Elders to review winter drilling program

May 27, 2011

Meeting • Winter drilling program review June 16, 2011

Meeting • TEK Best Practices June 23, 2011

Fort McMurray #468 First Nation

Meeting • Project introduction and review April 8, 2008










Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date K’a’a’gee Tu First Nation Annual Project Update via Surface

Mail • Project update March 31, 2009



K’atlodeeche First Nation Annual Project Update via Surface Mail




Métis Local #63 (Fort McKay) Meeting • Project update • Métis Local #63 goals and initiatives • Good Neighbour agreement

March 27, 2008





July 3, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Métis Local #63 consultation preferences

December 3, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Winter road safety program • Firewood program

January 22, 2009



Pilot Plant Tour • Tour of Fort McKay pilot plant April 22, 2009



October 7, 2009




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Métis Local #63 (Fort McKay) (cont’d)

Meeting • Project update • Government funding options for Métis Local #63 community

programs

June 23, 2009

Meeting • Project update • Business opportunities for Métis Local #63 • Community strategic plan

December 15, 2009


Meeting • Business opportunities for Métis Local #63 • Winter drilling tour • Project TUS • Community strategic plan

February 9, 2010

Meeting • Community strategic plan February 23, 2010

Meeting • Community strategic plan March 18, 2010

Meeting • Community strategic plan April 13, 2010

Meeting • Community strategic plan April 26, 2010

Meeting • Community strategic plan May 13, 2010

Meeting • Community strategic plan February 24, 2011


Meeting • Project update July 11, 2011

Métis Local #125 (Fort Chipewyan)

Meeting • Project update • Métis Local #125 consultation preferences

March 27, 2008





November 18, 2008




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Métis Local #125 (Fort Chipewyan) (cont’d)




Meeting • Project update • Métis Local #125 office capacity support • Advisory committee

June 23, 2009

Meeting • Community strategic plan September 21, 2009

Advisory Committee Meeting • Project introduction and review • Advisory committee consultation preferences

October 29, 2009

Meeting • Community strategic plan November 13, 2009



November 25, 2009

Meeting • Community strategic plan December 14, 2009

Meeting • Community strategic plan January 8, 2010


Meeting • Métis Local #125 office capacity support • Advisory committee meeting • Community strategic plan • Métis Local #125 Traditional Land Use and Occupancy

Study

April 12, 2010

Meeting • Métis Local #125 office capacity support April 26, 2010

Advisory Committee Meeting • Project update May 7, 2010

Meeting • Métis Local #125 office capacity support May 12, 2010

Helicopter Fly Over • Evaluation of potential water intake, bridge and road alignment location options with Métis Elder

June 4, 2010




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Métis Local #125 (Fort Chipewyan) (cont’d)



Advisory Committee Meeting • Water quality and quantity management and regulation in Alberta

• Impacts to water quality and quantity (regional and Project specific)

July 7, 2010

Meeting • Community strategic plan October 26, 2010

Advisory Committee Meeting • Input solicited into development into education programming, Project fly-in / fly-out program, Project camp amenities, local business development challenges, and employment and training programs

November 22, 2010



November 24, 2010

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Métis Local #125 Traditional Land Use and Occupancy Study

update

December 14, 2010

Advisory Committee Meeting • Community strategic plan March 22, 2011

Project Information Hand Delivery • Project update June 8, 2011

Advisory Committee Meeting • Project update June 22, 2011

Meeting • Project update • Feedback on Owner community engagement activities

July 12, 2011

Métis Local #193 (Conklin)










Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Métis Local #214 (Chard) Annual Project Update and PDD

via Surface Mail • Project update May 2, 2008

Meeting • Project update June 11, 2008





Métis Local #780 (Willow Lake)







Métis Local #1935 (Fort McMurray)

Meeting • Project introduction and review • Métis Local #1935 community objectives and consultation

preferences

April 8, 2008





Meeting • Project update • Métis Local #1935 business opportunities

April 28, 2009



Meeting • Project update • Métis Local #1935 business opportunities • Memorandum of Understanding • Good Neighbour Agreement

April 27, 2011




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Métis Local #2020 (Fort McMurray)

Meeting • Project introduction and review • Métis Local #2020 business opportunities

April 7, 2008







Métis Nation of Alberta Annual Project Update via Surface Mail





• Project update July 20, 2009



Métis Nation of Alberta – Region 1









Mikisew Cree First Nation Casual Meeting • Hand delivery of annual Project update, PDD and draft Aboriginal consultation plan

• Lease shape files

April 8, 2008

Project Information Hand Delivery • Annual Project update, PDD and draft terms of reference hand delivered

April 28, 2008




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Mikisew Cree First Nation (cont’d)



Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • GIR agreement • MCFN upcoming elections

May 7, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • GIR agreement and fees • MCFN input into draft terms of reference • MCFN consultation preferences

September 24, 2008

Advisory Committee Meeting • Project introduction and review November 18, 2008



November 18, 2008

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • GIR agreement • Annual consultation work plan • Firewood program • Winter road safety program

December 3, 2008

Meeting • Firewood program • Winter road safety program • Fort Chipewyan book drive • Winter drilling program • Fort Chipewyan cancer study • AENV community meetings • Project shape files • Project terms of reference • EIA methodology

February 10, 2009








Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • GIR agreement and budget • Advisory committee terms of Reference • Technical review of Project application • Annual consultation work plan

April 28, 2009

Meeting • Project update • TLU/TK study

May 13, 2009

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • Water diversion licenses • TLU/TK study • GIR funding • Leadership meeting • January 2010 technical input meeting

November 3, 2009



November 25, 2009

Technical Input Meeting • Meeting with ACFN, MCFN and their technical consultants to review EIA methodology and solicit technical input

January 25-26, 2010






Meeting • Project update • Annual consultation work plan • Winter drilling tour • Project TLU/TK study • Firewood program • Advisory committee meeting schedule • Joint development of employment, training and education

strategy

March 18, 2010

Advisory Committee Meeting • Project update May 6, 2010

Helicopter Fly Over • Evaluation of potential water intake, bridge and road alignment location options with MCFN Elder

June 4, 2010



Meeting • Project update • Community employment, training, education study/strategy • Project TLU study • Ronald Lake bison herd • Indigenous Knowledge study • Trapper concerns

October 29, 2010

Advisory Committee Meeting • Water quality and quantity management and regulation in Alberta

• Impacts to water quality and quantity (regional and Project specific)

November 23, 2010



November 24, 2010





Meeting • GIR capacity challenges • Project TLU study • Social/environmental agreement negotiation • Winter drilling program consultation • Meeting with DFO to review conceptual fish habitat

compensation plan • Advisory committee structure • Early joint review panel • Section 35(2) application • Fort Chipewyan labour pool analysis • Annual consultation work plan • Tailing seepage mitigation • Project historical resources studies

February 24, 2011

Advisory Committee Meeting • Overview of Project advisory committee meetings and activities

• Overview of new advisory committee structure

March 21, 2011

Meeting • Meeting with MCFN and DFO to review Project update and proposed fish habitat compensation plan

March 30, 2011

Project Information Hand Delivery / Casual Meeting

• Project update • Winter drilling program

June 8, 2011

Advisory Committee Meeting • Project update June 23, 2011

Meeting • Indigenous Knowledge study • TLU Use License agreement • TK sharing agreement • Regulatory work plan • Section 35(2) application • Fort Chipewyan labour pool analysis • Third party review of Project application • Participation in field studies

August 11, 2011




Organization Consultation Event Topic/Summary Date Northwest Territory Métis Nation


• Project update April 30, 2009



Salt River First Nation Annual Project Update and PDD via Surface Mail






Smith’s Landing First Nation Annual Project Update via Surface Mail






Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta









West Point First Nation Annual Project Update via Surface Mail






Table 17A-2 Group A Identified Public Stakeholders Stakeholder Category Stakeholder

Trapper RFMA 850 Holder RFMA 1275 Holder RFMA 1570 Holder RFMA 2346 Holder RFMA 850 Holder RFMA 1570 Holder

Municipal Government Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Member of Parliament The Honourable Brian Jean Member of Legislative Assembly Guy Boutilier Provincial Government, Agencies, Boards

Alberta Health Services

Industry and Industry Associations Canadian Natural Resources Limited Marathon Oil Corporation Shell Canada TOTAL E&P Canada Ltd.

Community (Economic Development) Community Futures Wood Buffalo Community (Health) Nunee Health Authority Multi-Stakeholder Oil Sands Environmental Coalition Non-Government Organization Alberta Wilderness Association

Table 17A-3 Group B Identified Public Stakeholders Stakeholder Category Stakeholder

Municipal Government Fort Resolution Settlement Cooperation Hamlet of Enterprise Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Resource Development Review Committee Town of Hay River Town of Hay River

Provincial Government, Agencies, Boards

Alberta Aboriginal Relations Alberta Culture and Community Spirit Alberta Economic Development Alberta Energy Alberta Environment Alberta Environment – Athabasca River Water Management Framework Alberta Health and Wellness Alberta Infrastructure Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations Alberta Land Use Framework



Table 17A-3 Group B Identified Public Stakeholders (cont’d) Stakeholder Category Stakeholder

Provincial Government, Agencies, Boards (cont’d)

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Alberta Transportation Energy Resources Conservation Board Oil Sands Development Secretariat

Federal Government and Agencies Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency CANMET Energy Technology Center (Devon) Environment Canada Environment Canada (Prairie & Northern Region) – Environmental Protection Branch (EA Division) Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Central & Arctic Region) Health Canada Justice Canada Natural Resources Canada Parks Canada Royal Canadian Mounted Police Transport Canada

Industry and Industry Associations Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. Alberta Trappers Association Albian Sands Energy Inc. Athabasca Minerals Inc. Athabasca Oil Sands Corporation BP Canada Energy Company Cenovus Energy Chevron Canada Resources ConocoPhillips Canada Enbridge Inc. Enerplus Corporation ExxonMobil and Imperial Oil Resources Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Fort McMurray Construction Association Hammerstone Corporation Husky Energy Imperial Oil Ivanhoe Energy JACOS (Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited) Nexen Inc. Northland Forest Products Limited OPTI Canada




Industry and Industry Associations (cont'd)

Oil Sands Developers Group Oilsands Quest Inc. Pembina Pipeline Corporation Petrobank Energy and Resources Limited Southern Pacific Resource Corporation Suncor Energy Syncrude Canada Ltd. Value Creation Inc.

Community (Education) Aboriginal Futures Alberta Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women (Fort McMurray Club)

Fort McMurray Public School Board Keyano College Keyano College Foundation Northland School Division No. 61

Regional Health Authority Northern Lights Medical Staff Association Northern Lights Regional Health Foundation

Community (Education/Non-Profit)

Athabasca Oil Sands Transportation Initiative

Multi-Stakeholder Clean Air Strategic Alliance Cumulative Environmental Management Association McMurray Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Club Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association Regional Aquatics Monitoring Program Wood Buffalo Elders Society

Non-Government Organization Aboriginal Human Resource Council Alberta Conservation Association Boreal Forest Network Canadian Environmental Network / Alberta Environmental Network Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Cree Burn Lake Preservation Society CONRAD Environmental Research Group Ducks Unlimited Canada Ecojustice Canada Fort McMurray Field Naturalists Greenpeace Canada (Edmonton Branch) Keepers of the Water Natural Resources Defence Council Nature Canada




Non-Government Organization (cont’d) Pembina Institute Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development Sierra Club Canada Suzuki Foundation Toxics Watch Society of Alberta Western Canada Wilderness Committee Wood Buffalo Environmental Association World Wildlife Fund Canada

Private Double Diamond Wilderness Hunts Fort McMurray Regional Airport Commission Wizard Lake Outfitting

Table 17A-4 Public Stakeholder Consultation Chronology

Stakeholder Consultation

Activity Topic/Summary Date Alberta Conservation Association

Meeting • Project update • Overview of Alberta Conservation Association

activities and services • Options for conservation offsets

October 15, 2010

Alberta Wilderness Association

Meeting • Project overview • Presenting a contrary opinion on oil sands

development to Teck senior management committee

November 30, 2010

Clearwater Elders Society

Meeting • Project overview June 11, 2008

Pembina Meeting • Project overview • Presenting a contrary opinion on oil sands

development to Teck senior management committee

November 26, 2010

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Meeting • Project update • Winter drilling program • RMWB population model • RMWB historic key issues with oil sands

projects • RMWB consultation preferences

April 28, 2010



Table 17A-4 Public Stakeholder Consultation Chronology (cont’d)

Stakeholder Consultation

Activity Topic/Summary Date Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (cont’d)

Meeting • Project update • TOTAL Joslyn hearing outcomes • Heavy traffic and vehicular traffic • Transportation of Fort McMurray based

workers to site • Camp amenities • Draft LARP • Project aerodrome • Taxes • CRISP • Project population modelling • Infrastructure sharing and coordination

October 28, 2010

Meeting • Project update • Regional transportation authority • Municipal development plan • Negotiation of MoU after Project application is

filed • Infrastructure sharing • Project traffic study • Northern community • Partnerships on community events

March 24, 2011

Shell Canada Meeting • Ice bridge • Core hole data • Frontier Project and PRM mine plans • Frontier Project and PRM access options • Teck/SilverBirch statement of concern and

boundary issues

June 28, 2010

Meeting • Project closure drainage plan March 16, 2011