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repared for: repared by:

raser urrey ocks00 levator durrey, BC 3

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CMENT BACKN

This AT environmental management plan () has been prepared by

Triton nvironmental Consultants T. raser urrey ocks () provided

gradation sheets and information on anti-oxidant and dust suppressioncompounds proposed for use. C ngineering provided information on site

design, runoff management, wetting systems for dust control etc. evelton

Consultants T (evelton) completed Air ispersion odelling to evaluate

potential effects on air quality. The roup prepared a ire afety lan

for the operating facility. eparate construction and operational

documents will be prepared and issued upon completion of detailed design as

required.


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TABE CNTENT

.0 ntroduction ................................................................................................ 5. roject escription ................................................................................. 5. ystem Components ..............................................................................

.0

Construction rogram ................................................................................

3.0 Construction nvironmental anagement lans ....................................... 93. urface ater uality and ediment Control lan ............................... 03. nvironmental onitoring lan ............................................................. 3.3 azardous aterials anagement and pill esponse lan ()

3.3. azardous aterials anagement trategies .................................. 3.3. torage and se of azardous aterials ......................................... 33.3.4 pill reparedness ............................................................................ 53.3.5 pill esponse ..................................................................................

3.4 oils anagement lan () ................................................................ 3.4. anaging nown or uspect Contaminated oils ............................ 83.5 Air uality anagement lan ............................................................... 83. Noise anagement lan ...................................................................... 03. ile riving lan ................................................................................... 3.8 egetation and ildlife rotection lan ................................................ 4

4.0 perational nvironmental anagement lans ....................................... 54. Air uality anagement lan................................................................... 5

4.. eather onitoring ....................................................................... 4.. ust onitoring ............................................................................. 4..3 ust itigation easures ..............................................................

4. unoff anagement lan......................................................................... 84.. ater Treatment............................................................................ 84.. ater uality onitoring ................................................................ 9

4.3 mergency esponse lans .................................................................... 94.3. Combustion ................................................................................... 94.3. pill revention and esponse ..................................................... 30

4.4 ighting lans ........................................................................................... 344.5 Noise anagement lans ..................................................................... 35

4.5. xisting Conditions ........................................................................ 354.5. perations ..................................................................................... 34.5.3 ublic concerns ............................................................................. 38

5.0 eferences and nformation sources ....................................................... 38


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IT TABE

Table . xamples of noise ratings and equipment age. .................................... 0Table . Air quality parameters and associated emission sources...................... 5Table 3.Comparison of trace element analyses to available provincial and federal

sediment quality guidelines ............................................................................. 33IT IE

igure . rainages overview .................................................................................... 4

IT ATTACMENT

irect to Barge Coal acility Track ayout (eptember 09, 0)

rawing No 0--030A

rawing No 0--030B

rawing No 0--030C

rawing No 0--030

C09

C09 ACT

C948

C948 ACTT

CNT CA CA TN

IT AENICE

AN : A NT AACNT ANA AT

AN : NCA, A AN NA ABNT A

AT BCT (AA)


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1 Introduction

This document is a preliminary environmental management plan () for a

proposed, temporary coal offloading facility at raser urrey ocks (),

adjacent to the existing hed , on 00 levator oad in urrey, BC (eeattached - Direct to Barge Coal Facility Track Layout, Drawing 11076-SK-

030A, B, C and D. This will be finalized upon completion of detailed

design and public consultation, and then issued as separate documents for

the Construction and perational phases of the project.

11 roject escription

is proposing to build an onsite, temporary coal offloading facility adjacent

to hed for owder iver Basin (B) coal ( 5 mm particle size). The

coal will be imported to via BN rail. rior to transport, the coal will be

treated with (oil-cement Coal Car Topping) and multiple anti-oxidant dust

suppression compounds ( ower and ater TAT C948 and

C093). n arrival, the coal will be loaded into front end dump barges

destined for Texada sland, where it will be received by ogistics

artner. oaded trains will typically arrive at between :00 am and :00

am and empty trains will leave between 5:00 pm and 0:00 pm on the same

day. Barges will be loaded during all tide levels occurring in this timeframe. To

control dust during transit down the raser iver, the loaded barges will be

treated with oil-cement Coal Car Topping agent (or similar compound

identified in consultation with the ort etro ancouver) prior to departure

from Berth .

The offloading facility will operate for + years, with approximately

million tonnes barged offsite in ear , 4 million tonnes barged offsite

annually in ears through 5 and potentially 8 million tonnes in ear +.

nbound trains will arrive every second day in ear , and once daily in ears through 5.

owder iver Basin Coal located in ontana and yomng, sub-bituminous A or B coal, low in sulfur, heating values

ranging from 8000 to 9400 BTlb, friable (ossfled and att, n.d)

C948 inhibits oxidation and weathering of coal, reduces hot spots, smokers and spontaneous combustion at coal

facilities (e.g. generating stations, terminals and mines), reduces dust generating during loading, unloading, stack out andreclamation, reduces in transit losses ( ower ater, August 00). and factsheet attached.

3C09 is a foam dust control product which controls dust emissions using less moisture, reduces explosion hazards

and respirable dust emissions ( ower ater, August 00. and actsheet attached.


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ach train will be roughly ,500 feet (,8 m) long and each car will carry

roughly to 4 metric tonnes of coal. n arrival at the coal will be

dumped via bottom dumping rail cars into a pair of A ig

receiving pits adjacent to hed .

The coal will be moved out of these pits to the barges via conveyor systems

installed on the paved area west of hed . ach receiving barge will have a

capacity of 8,000 dead weight tonnes (dwt). Barges will be filled to roughly

0% capacity and will take roughly 3 to 5 hours to load.

rom the time the loaded trains arrive onsite, the barges will take roughly 5 to

hours to fill. Thereafter, the barges will begin transit to Texada. The

anticipated transit time of the loaded barges in the ower raser iver is

approximately 3 hours, travelling at an approximate speed of kmhour (~knots). Barges will be towed downstream with ,00 horsepower tugs.

pace is available onsite for emergency stockpiling of up to 5,000 tonnes of

coal. The pile would be flat topped. The pile would be located immediately

south of hed and surrounded by a .5 m high asphalt and oc Block berm,

which would function in both the dust and fire suppression programs (see

rawing 0--030A). owever, stockpiling would only occur if there was

a delay in barge arrival and an equipment failure. tockpiling beyond 4 days

is not anticipated. n an annual basis, anticipates no more than 0,000

tonnes would require emergency storage.

12 ystem Components

The operating facility will include the following components:

x oughly .4 km of new railway track, extending from the existing

Agri-line west of hed 5 and ultimately connecting with the existing

track paralleling iver oad

x Two A ig receiving pits and associated infrastructure

(e.g. rail car unloading shed, electrical control room, sprinkler

system for dust control)


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x Covered double out-feed conveyors (each 0 5. cm wide,

followed by a transfer chute, an additional feed conveyor (0 wide)

and a radial uperior tacker conveyor (0 wide x 00 (30.5 m)

long) for dumpingcoal into the barges. The conveyors will be fitted

with spill trays to minimize coal spills during onsite transfers

x rainage management systems to capture and treat site runoff

prior to discharge offsite

x ire suppression system, which is currently under development and

will include eight (8) tower sprinklers at the stockpile area

x oughly new steel piles, each 4 (00 mm) in diameter at Berth

to accommodate the barges. Aside from the piles, no other new

in-water structures are expected and no modifications will be

required at Berth 2

x Cinching winch, downstream warping winch and warping mooring

structures with ivot airlead and heave to be installed at the

existing dock

x ighting on the conveyors and barge loaders to facilitate safe night

time operations

x Two front end loaders, one additional yard switching locomotive

and possibly two more employee pick-up trucks

2 Construction rogram

Building the facility will include the following tasks:

x avement stripping and excavation to . m below grade to installthe new track. This will require excavating up to 9,50 m3 of fill

native soils (, 4 m length x 3.05 m width x . m depth)

x xcavation to 0 (3.05 m) depth for the two receiving pits;

approximate spoil volume of 885 m3 (38. m length x . m width

x 3.05 m depth)


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x xcavations for the supporting indexer (5.4 m x 0.94 m x 0.94

m) and electrical trenching (9.4 m x 3. m x 0.94

m);approximate spoil volumes of 30. m3 and .4 m3 respectively

x xcavation dewatering for all of the above, which will emphasize

the collection and subsequent discharge of excavation water direct

to ground in pits specifically created for this task

x A high yield well point dewatering system is not anticipated

for use onsite. A series of pumps will be installed in each of

the four corners of the receiving pit excavation (the deepest

excavation at 3.05 m) and water will be discharged to a

series of in-ground dewatering pits

x Crossing upgrade on a green coded drainage4 (non fish-bearing;

insignificant nutrients and flow) immediately east of levator oad,

to accommodate Bekaerts site access5

x otential shifting of the hadow Brook channel (red coded,

permanent, fish-bearing) immediately south of levator oad to

accommodate the new track (to be verified by survey)

x otential new crossing on the red coded ditch paralleling the

existing railway track at the levator oad entrance into the

property (to be verified by survey)

x obilization and onsite assembly of the conveyor systems

x nstallation of the unloading shed walls and supporting electrical

and water distribution systems; note the latter will only require tie-

ins to existing water mains, no new water main will be required

4Classification derived from the City of urrey C online mapping system

5nsite and adjacent drainages features are discussed in Appendix


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x nstallation of the storm water management dust control sprinkler

systems which will include

x Two sumps 0 x 4 m to capture site run-off

x Two 0, 000 gallon double walled containment tanks for

settling

x otentially two oilwater interceptor(s)

x ake up water hook-up

x prinkling Towers (potentially eight)

x Asphalt and oc Block containment berm around east and

south edges of proposed stockpile site

x nstallation of a fire suppression system (which is under

development but will include a combination of personnel training

strategies and infrastructure, the latter including but not limited to

the 8 sprinkling towers in the stockpiling area and the watering

capacity in the unloading shed)

x ile driving ( - 4 steel piles roughly 5.4 m apart) at Berth

x nstallation of cinching winch, downstream warping winch and

arpingooring with ivot airlead and heave on the existing

dock

3 Construction Environmental Management lans

The following environmental management plans will be implemented during

construction:

x urface ater uality and ediment Control lan

x nvironmental monitoring plan

x azardous aterials anagement and pill esponse lan

x oils anagement lan

x Air uality anagement lan

x Noise anagement lan

x ile riving anagement lan


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31 urface ater uality and ediment Control lan

otential effects on surface water quality are generally not expected during

works in and around hed . owever, the following mitigation measures will

be implemented during construction in this area:

x Catch basin protection will be installed prior to construction in the hed

working areas and adjacent to truck routes supporting construction at

the hed site

x xcavation discharge will be directed to in-ground pits specifically

created to manage turbid excavation waters, and or concrete contact

waters. These pits will be excavated prior to other works beginning

onsite

x Excavation waters will not be discharged to storm water mains

or direct to the Fraser River (see Environmental monitoring plan

for additional detail)

x aily site cleaning will be conducted to prevent a build-up of dust that

could become a source of sediment during rain events. imilarly, site

cleaning will be conducted as needed during the wet season to

prevent mud tracking

x otentially restricting selected excavation works during inclement

weather

x nactive soil stockpiles will be located away from catch basins and will

be securely covered to prevent wind losses on dry days and rain-

splash erosion of wet days

311 atercourses Adjacent to Elevator oad

hadow Brook is located in between levator oad and obson oad in a

proposed area of new track running alongside levator oad (igure ). This

drainage has been classified as red coded (permanent, fish-bearing) by the

City of urrey. A review of the survey drawings indicate the new track

alignment will not require the relocation of the hadow Brook channel,

although there will be some encroachment (


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This can be addressed post construction through onsite riparian restoration

works. n addition to the works near hadow Brook, a new access driveway is

proposed for the Bekaerts site. The exact location of the new access has not

yet been selected, and may require a crossing of a green coded (non fish-

bearing, insignificant nutrients and flow) drainage feature located north of theexisting railway track running alongside levator oad (igure ). The City

does not require compensation for green coded drainage features, but they

do require consideration in water quality and storm water management

contexts.

uring construction mitigation measures will be implemented to protect water

quality (e.g. erosion and sediment controls, hazardous materials

management) and to avoid damage to non-target vegetation in the hadow

Brook riparian zone. quipment storage and maintenance, fuelling and otheractivities will not be permitted within 5 m of the channel. achine access will

also be restricted in the riparian zone to the extent feasible.

32 Environmental Monitoring lan

As indicated in the ater anagement lan submitted to the ort in une

0, an environmental monitor will visit the site at least once weekly during

construction to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures. A water

quality sampling program will be conducted in support of the excavation

discharge program. is proposing to collect groundwater from excavation

areas and discharge it into separate in-ground infiltration pits. As a

precautionary measure, to ensure groundwater from the nearby Bekaerts site

is not being mobilized into s work area, excavation discharge water

quality will be monitored for the following parameters:

x p (in situ) x dissolved metals (analytical)

x conductivity (in situ) x total dissolved solids (in situ)

Note that if discharge is observed leaving the site then turbidity and or total

suspended solids (T) will be measured along with the parameters listed

above at the point of discharge.

These parameters (the in situparameters in particular) have been selected because they will indicate changing ground

water quality. f changes are observed, excavation collection and discharge strategies may be modified


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nvironmental monitoring will also be conducted during pile installation at

Berth and will include but not necessarily be limited to: coordination with the

pile driving contractor to create fish exclusion zones, and conducting water

quality and hydrophone monitoring. nvironmental monitoring activities and

associated data will be summarized in a post construction monitoring report tobe submitted to the ort etro ancouver ().

33 azardous Materials Management and pill esponselan MM

The azardous aterials anagement and pill esponse lan ()

provides guidance on managing potentially hazardous materials. This

includes chemicals used during construction, and wastes generated as a

result of construction. pills of hazardous materials have the potential to

affect soil, water and sediment quality. azardous wastes are prohibited from

routine landfill disposal. xamples of hazardous materials that are most likely

to be associated with the project include: gasoline and diesel fuel, hydraulic

fluids, dry concrete products and concrete wastewater, solvents and waste

oils.

331 azardous Materials Management trategies

ffective hazardous materials management strategies include:

x reparing inventories of chemicals that will be used, or have the

potential to be used onsite. nventories should include anticipated

volumes and types of materials and

x roviding storage and general guidelines for use of hazardous

materials

x Conducting an overview assessment of risks associated with spills of

known hazardous materials used in working areas. This requires the

contractor to evaluate the potential hazards of working with specific

chemicals, in association with a particular task, in a particular area


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x eveloping and posting spill prevention plans. uch plans would

include guidelines for daily use and overnight fuel storage, as well as

designated waste storage areas for oils, solvents, concrete and other

potentially hazardous products. These plans also include guidelines for

managing suspect or known contaminated materials

x eveloping and posting spill preparedness and response plans for

chemicals in use onsite. These plans should include, at a minimum,

information on appropriate spill response equipment, communications

and response plans

332 torage and se of azardous Materials

here feasible and applicable, Contractors should follow these generalguidelines for storage and use of hazardous materials in construction areas

(ibb et al., 999):

x utdoor storage will be secured when unmanned, and storage of

hazardous or potentially hazardous materials will ideally be arranged

so that stored products are away from vegetated areas and there is

m between stored products, uncontrolled grasses or weeds, and fuel

dispensers

x torage areas and containers will be regularly inspected for leaks, poor

condition, inadequate seals and other problems that may result in the

spill or release of a hazardous substance

x ersonnel will read and follow the directions for all products, and have

easy access to for all hazardous material onsite

x roducts will be stored in their original containers and their labels

maintained in good condition; labels should be protected withtransparent tape as necessary

x As needed and where safe to do so, a correctly sized funnel will be

used to transfer hazardous materials from one container to another


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x ersonnel will avoid mixing chemicals unless specified by the

manufacturer, and will use chemicals as specified on labels, in well-

ventilated areas

x Corrosives will be stored away from flammables

x e-useable or recycled degreasers will be used where possible or

appropriate to machinery and equipment

333 pill revention

pill prevention strategies for the project will include the following:

x aily inspections of machinery for leaks, cracked hoses and other

conditions that may result in spills. Contractors will ensure external

equipment surfaces are free of oil, diesel and other potential

contaminants prior to use

x outine inspections of storage areas and containers for leaks, poor

condition, improper seals and other problems that may result in the

release of a hazardous substance

x torage of daily use fuels, lubricants and other chemicals over

impermeable areas and or in lined, leak proof containers.

Temporary covers will be used as needed to prevent rainfall from

pooling in daily use storage containers

x aily use chemicals will be stored onsite in a locked container or

will be taken offsite at the end of each day

x uelling and equipment maintenance will be undertaken 30 m

away from all permanent drainages

x ritten procedures for the proper use and storage of chemicals will

be provided consistent with the potential risks associated with each

chemical, anticipated frequency of use and any special handling

requirements


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334 pill reparedness

ritten spill response procedures and communications protocols will be

posted at conspicuous locations onsite. ersonnel will know the locations of

the spill kits in each working area and be trained in their use. pill kits will be

appropriate to the types of hazardous materials and anticipated spills onsite.

Contractors will be expected to develop and post a list of contacts and

emergency numbers for managing and responding to spills.

achine operators will have onboard spill kits and one () larger spill kit

should also be also available at each working area. At a minimum we

recommend larger spill kits contain the following:

(50) absorbent pads

(4) booms

() bag granular absorbent

(4) disposal bags

() stop leak plug

personal protective equipment

() roll duct tape

flagging and tarps

up to 80 empty sand bags

instructions and list of contents

pill kits will be restocked after use. BC rated fire extinguishers, pointed

andor broad shovels, nylon rope (00 m) and recovery storage drums

should also be available for use onsite (inistry of ater, and and Air

rotection, 00). inally, the rovince recommends keeping between 50

m and iter of commercial, dry or pre-mixed bentonite clay onsite to

plugholes in leaking containers during spill response (A, 00).


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335 pill esponse

Contractors will develop and post spill response plans prior to construction.

These plans will include but not be limited to the following procedures:

x Confirm the safety of all personnel and secure the area (as needed)

x liminate ignition sources

x dentify spilled product, associated hazards and clean up

requirements (refer to if uncertain)

x Contact site supervisor

x etermine if the spill can be contained and cleaned up by onsite

staff. pills that cannot be managed by onsite personnel should bedirected to the and other agencies as required

x top the flow of spilled materials if safe to do so

x Contain spilled materials if safe to do so

x Clean up and dispose of spilled product and used response

materials consistent with the nvironmental anagement Act,

azardous aste egulation

x Notify the nvironmental rotection ivision of nvironment

Canada and the rovincial mergency rogram () in the event

of a reportable spill, as defined by the pill eporting egulation of

the nvironmental anagement Act

Spills of flammable Class 3 Liquids like gasoline or fuel

oil that are 100 L in volume are reportable.

x nvestigate causes of the spill and identify required changes to

hazardous materials management strategies and spill response

plans


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x Complete spill reporting forms ensuring the following information is

provided:

x Name of the person(s) reporting the spill

x itnesses of the spill

x ate, time and location of the spill

x ource of spill

x Type and estimated volume of product

x Nature of the receiving environment (soil, water)

x pill response measures

x stimated volume recovered

x mpact of the spill on terrestrial and or aquatic resources

x equired remediation (if any)

x easures take to prevent similar spills in futurex Agencies made aware of the spill (as needed)

34 oils Management lan M

A key component of the soils management plan will be to characterize the

soils both in the A receiving pit excavation and in the proposed

dewatering pits, to ensure the absence of surficial contamination these

locations.

This will minimize the risk of moving potential contamination further into the

soil profile by ongoing discharge. Non-native fill will be removed from the

discharge pits to expose the underlying sands. These sands will be sampled

for metals and hydrocarbons at a minimum, to confirm the absence of

contamination prior to discharge. The soil management plan will also focus

on appropriate storage of suspect and non-suspect soils and on

characterizing excavation spoil destined for offsite disposal.


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341 Managing Known or uspect Contaminated oils

n the event contaminated soils are encountered during excavation or in the

event of a hazardous material spill to soil, we recommend the following

mitigation measures and management strategies:

x egregate suspect or known contaminated soils. egregated soils

should be placed onto an impermeable surface and protected from the

elements to prevent rain splash erosion or wind losses and subsequent

contaminant migration

x Contact the nvironmental onitor to arrange for soil sampling to

identify required disposal options. The monitor will collect samples

consistent with the methods outlined in the inistry of nvironments

Technical Guidance on Contaminated Sites 1: Site Characterizationand Confirmation Testing(005). n the basis of these results, soils

will be classified and relocated or disposed of consistent with the

requirements of their classification

x nsure confirmed contaminated soils are taken offsite by a licensed

hauler and deposited at a licensed facility

35 Air uality Management lan

The following mitigation measures to prevent air quality impacts are

recommended:

x n-road low sulphur diesel fuel should be used in all equipment

capable of using such fuel

x iesel particulate filters should be used on all construction equipment

capable of supporting their use

x Covered vehicles are required when transporting bulk fine materials to

the project area

x aved areas need to be cleaned on a routine basis to prevent the

accumulation and mobilization of dust. peed limits should be also

implemented to reduce dust mobilization


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x ite-specific worker education programs should be developed to

address:

dling reduction (automatic anti-idling shut-off where feasible)

peration of equipment at optimum rated loads

outine equipment inspection and maintenance

aily inspections to identify dust and equipment exhaust

issues

x se of 003 or later model equipment and vehicles

x Compliance with the Canada ide tandards (C) for air quality,

particularly Annex A during construction and operation. elevant

C standards emphasize managing .58

x ngoing assessments of the potential for dust generation and

combustion emissions. teps will be taken to minimize dust and

combustion emissions as needed

x isual assessments of dust and exhaust emissions will be completed

on an ongoing basis during work and or while machinery is operating

x se of water trucks to control dust as needed

x

stablishing speed limits to control dust mobilization

iven the mitigation measures proposed above, the need for air quality

monitoring during construction is not anticipated at this time. owever, should

dust monitoring for example, become a requirement, sampling will be

consistent with methods outlined in the following provincial document:

x BC Field Sampling Manual. For Continuous Monitoring and the

Collection of Air, Air-Emission, Water, Wastewater, Soil, Sediment, and

Biological Samples. Part B Air and Air Emissions Testing (2003).

The Canada ide tandards are considered objectives under the Canadian nvironmental rotection Act (CA).

8.5 - particles .5 microns in diameter and including dust, dirt, soot, smoke, and liquid droplets. ources of fine

particles include combustion activities (motor vehicles, power plants, wood burning). Ahttp:www.epa.govpmdesignationsfaq.htm#0


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36 Noise Management lan

xamples of noise mitigation measures that may be implemented during

construction include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

x eveloping a construction noise awareness training program for all

personnel addressing site specific and generic construction noise

issues, potentially sensitive noise receptors, relevant noise bylaws

and performance criteria

x reparing and submitting a list of equipment, prior to construction,

to evaluate potential noise impacts. Noise ratings for selected

machines are provided in Table

x here practical limiting construction to the hours to those identified

in the City of urreys Noise bylaw 044 (i.e. no construction prior

to 0:00 hours or after :00 hours)

Table 1 Examples of noise ratings and equipment age from ilchrist et al 23

Equipment

Noise levels dBAmeasured at 15 m from source

New equipmentlder equipment

>5 yrs oldcompressor 3 -80

Backhoe 5-80 83-88

concrete mixer 5 85-8

concrete pump 5 8-85

concrete saw 90 na

concrete vibrator 5 -80

Crane 5 85-90

bulldozer 5 83-88

dump truck 84 85-88excavator 83 85-8

rader -5 85-90

jackhammer 5-80 85-90

oader 80-85 9-95

paver 80-85 95-0


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Table 1 Examples of noise ratings and equipment age from ilchrist et al 23

Equipment

Noise levels dBAmeasured at 15 m from source

New equipmentlder equipment

>5 yrs old

rock drill 80-85 95-98

roller 80 88-90

scraper 8-83 9-98

tractor 5 85-90

trencher 83-88 na

vibratory rollers 95 na

x electing less noisy machinery, vehicles and equipment for use

onsite wherever possible. Newer equipment, andor equipment with

noise suppression features like exhaust silencers on air tools

should be evaluated for use onsite

x quipment should be kept in good order, emphasizing lubrication,

replacement of worn parts and the condition of exhaust systems.

iesel and gas powered equipment should be routinely inspected

and equipped with higher quality mufflers where possible

x ocating noisy equipment (e.g. portable generators) away from

sensitive noise receptors, such as construction personnel or nearbyshoreline areas frequented by birds

x f needed, fit equipment with residential-rated mufflers andor

silencers for night-time work

x uffling back up beepers where safe and feasible to do so

x hutting off equipment that is not in use and operating equipment

at the minimum speeds permitting effective operation, with hoods

and shields closed

x nforcing speed limits to reduce vehicle noise. This will also help

reduce dust mobilization


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x nstalling temporary noise barriers as needed. f noise barriers are

necessary, they should be located as close as possible to the

source of the noise and made from solid materials and ideally lined

with absorbing materials

37 ile riving lan

A total of 4 piles steel are proposed at Berth . ile installation will be

consistent with the Best Management Practices for Pile Driving and Related

Operations BC Marine and Pile Driving Contractors Association (arch,

003). tandard mitigation measures that will be implemented onsite include:

x Conferring with (and other agencies with jurisdiction) to determine

the preferred timing and methods of the pile driving program

o or driving steel pipe piles that are > in diameter, using a

diesel hammer, air hammer, or similar powered hammer

equipment, prefers that pile driving occur outside of the

arch to une 5 sensitive period to protect juvenile

salmon and eulachon

o owever, this timing restriction may not be imposed on the

program if it is unlikely, given streambed conditions, thatlarge rock may be encountered and if the appropriate

mitigation measures to prevent 30 ka will be implemented

x aintaining equipment in good condition to prevent leaks or spills of

potentially hazardous materials like hydraulic fluid, diesel, gasoline and

other petroleum products

x ecovering waste or any miscellaneous unused materials for disposal

in an appropriately certified facility or placed in storage

x aintaining emergency spill equipment available whenever working

near or on the water


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x ositioning water borne equipment in a manner that will minimize

damage to fish habitat. here possible, alternative methods will be

used (e.g. anchors instead of spuds)

x ish exclusion devices may be installed in the water column around

the pile driving area to prevent fish access. The need for exclusion

would be determined on the basis of installation timing, mitigation

measures, the success of mitigation measures in the field etc.

x Bubble curtains (with frames acceptable to ) over the wetted

length of the pile may be required to mitigate impacts on aquatic life

o isual and hydrophone monitoring will be conducted during pile

driving, at a range of depths in the water column and at varying

distances and directions from the pile being driven, to measure

sound waves and determine if temporary work stoppages and

or additional mitigation strategies are required to maintain levels

below 30 ka

o ydrophone monitoring will be carried out throughout the pile

driving from beginning to end and particularly during periods of

pile driving resistance or refusal

o ydrophone monitoring data and associated visual observations

during pile driving will be forwarded to the BC arine and ile

riving Contractors Association and the nstitute of cean

ciences in idney, BC

Note: ile riving Contractors will be required to prepare a detailed ile

riving lan for submission to the ort and other agencies for review and

comment. This plan will outline pile driving methodologies, timing and

mitigation measures in the context of site specific conditions and constraints


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38 egetation and ildlife rotection lan

iven the developed nature of the site, impacts on vegetation and wildlife are

not anticipated. owever, construction near hadow Brook and the green

coded watercourse will require consideration of the following:

x re-clearing and construction nesting bird surveys between arch

and August to determine if birds are nesting within 30 m of the

working areas. Note that surrounding areas will need to be checked for

raptor nesting activity, as some raptors like Coopers hawk (Accipiter

cooperii) can require nest buffers of >00 m depending on site specific

conditions. iven the current level of activity at the site, potential

conflicts with nesting birds are not expected

x re-clearing and construction listed plant surveys, with an emphasis on

streambank lupine (Lupinus rivularis) which may be present in the

existing track alignment. f specimens are found in clearing

construction areas, and the Contractor will work with the

environmental monitor to develop a suitable transplanting plan

x nstalling temporary fencing (e.g. snow fence) around the riparian zone

of hadow Brook to prevent personnel and machine access into the

area

x Contractors working in areas with noxious weeds will ensure that

equipment (bulldozers, skidders, backhoes, crushers and other

vehicles) is cleaned, removing dirt and seeds from the tires, tracks and

undercarriage to prevent the spread of noxious weeds. To the extent

practical, invasives will be disposed of consistent with the

recommendations in Targeted nvasive lants olutions (T....)9.;

prepared by the nvasive lant Council of BC and providing species

specific strategies for invasives.

9T... webpage http:www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.caresourcestargeted-invasive-plant-solutions-tips


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4 perational Environmental Management lans

The operational management plans will be finalized upon completion of

detailed design and consultation. At a minimum however, the following

management plans will be implemented during operations:

x Air quality management plan

x unoff collection and treatment plan

x mergency response plan

x ighting plan

x Noise management plan

41 Air uality Management lan

An Air uality ispersion odelling Assessment was undertaken for the

project and addressed potential emissions sources from the facility 0. The air

quality parameters and emission sources considered are shown in Table .

These parameters were evaluated in the context of the provincial, federal and

regional Ambient Air uality bjectives (AA); which were developed to

protect public health and the environment (Appendix ). The closest

residential receptor identified in the assessment was located approximately

50 m southeast of hed and the associated infrastructure.

Table 2 Air quality parameters and associated emission sources

arameter Emission sources

Carbon monoxide (C) tugboats, locomotives, front end loaders

Nitrogen oxides (Nx) tugboats, locomotives, front end loaders

ulphur oxides (x) tugboats, locomotives, front end loaders

articulate matter (0)tugboats, locomotives, temporary stockpiles,materials handling, front end loaders

articulate matter (.5)tugboats, locomotives, temporary stockpiles,materials handling, front end loaders

0CA model series (CAT, CA and CAT)


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Table 2 Air quality parameters and associated emission sources

arameter Emission sources

olatile organic compounds (C) tugboats, locomotives, front end loaders

Ammonia (N3) tugboats, locomotives, front end loaders

The modelling results indicated the air quality parameters of interest during

operations are expected to be lower than available AA at the nearest

residential receptor. articulate emissions for fugitive dust sources are

anticipated to be localized at the operating facility, although with the proposed

mitigation measures effects on air quality are expected to be limited. ome

potential for localized N emissions above the AA were identified at

Berth and along the rail alignment. owever as indicated above; the

predicted N levels were below the AA at the closest residential receptor.

Air quality monitoring programs and mitigation measures will be required at

the operating facility. ey components of the plan are introduced in ections

4.. through 4..3.

411 eather Monitoring

eal time and forecasted weather data will be used to plan coal offloading

activities. At a minimum, is proposing to install an anemometer formeasuring wind speed (including gusts) and direction in the vicinity of the

stockpile. orecasted weather will also be used to plan activities like site

cleaning, equipment or track maintenance, temporary coal stockpiling

(volumes and pile face configuration).

412 ust Monitoring

is also proposing to install a dust sampler to measure .5 and or

0 (airborne particles .5 microns and 0 microns in diameter respectively).

The Canada ide tandard (C) for .5 is 30 gm3, 4-hour averaging

time. The BC provincial air quality objectives for .5 and 0 are 5 gm3

and 50 gm3 over 4 hours, respectively.

New rovincial Ambient Air uality Criteria for .5 http:www.bcairquality.caregulatorypm5-objective.html and Air

uality bjective for 0 (995)http:www.bcairquality.careportsaqopm.html


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Available orksafe BC limits for coal dust exposure are as follows (

egulation, uidelines art 5, Table of exposure limits):

x Coal dust - Bituminous, espirable - 0.9 mgm3

x Coal dust - Anthracite, espirable, - 0.4 mgm3

ust monitoring data will be used to evaluate the need for site cleaning or

maintenance, temporary work stoppages, or identify procedural revisions to

limit dust generation and or mobilization.

413 ust Mitigation Measures

ust management will emphasize strategies to limit dust generation,

followed by ongoing monitoring and site cleaning maintenance. These

strategies will include but may not be limited to the following:

x sing metrological and dust monitoring data to plan and or suspend

activities onsite

x nforcing speed limits of 5 mh for incoming trains travelling through

property and for outbound empty cars during transit at the

offloading facility and through property

x nclosing the A receiving pit (i.e. in the railcar unloadingshed) and applying a directed spray to the coal and railcars while they

are unloading in the shed

o mpty cars will be sprayed a second time inside the unloading

shed before entering the yard again to prevent dust mobilization

associated with the movement of empty cars

x Applying spray at transfer points between conveyor systems and to

loaded barges prior to transport downstream

NT: f a stockpile is onsite, front end loaders would be used to place coal onto

the conveyors. ngoing sprinkling is proposed during this process

x outine site cleaning in and around the dumping pit, conveyor

systems, transfer points, railway track and surrounding paved areas


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x outine maintenance and cleaning of conveyor belts and other system

components to ensure they are operating as intended

x ngoing metrological, dust monitoring and observational data

compilation to identify potential problem areas or procedures and

appropriate corrective action(s)

x tilling enclosures at all transfer points (minimizes turbulence of the

product flow and the creation of airborne particles)

42 unoff Management lan

n addition to the storm water management and fire suppression infrastructure

described in ections . and .0 (e.g. sumps, containment tanks, oilwater

interceptor, sprinkling towers, stockpile containment berm) the runoff

management plan will include the re-use of treated water for dust

suppression.

421 ater Treatment

uring dry periods, water used onsite would be treated and re-directed back

into the system. uring wet periods, excess water would require treatment

and offsite discharge. At a minimum, water treatment programs would

emphasize p adjustment and solids removal (potentially requiring

flocculation, detention and settling prior to offsite discharge).

A p adjustment system would likely be required for runoff with a p of


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ettled material (sludge) in the containment tanks can be removed and

disposed of offsite. and filters have a backwash phase in a closed loop

system to flush particulates from the sands. Treated water can be directed

back into the system for re-use, or discharged offsite during high flow.

is investigating a permitted discharge to sanitary sewer as part of evaluatingoffsite discharge strategies.

422 ater uality Monitoring

At a minimum, the monitoring program will emphasize in situmeasurements

of p, temperature, turbidity T, specific conductivity, T, dissolved

oxygen () and oxidation reduction potential (). These data will be

compiled and maintained by operations personnel to evaluate site and system

performance.

43 Emergency esponse lans

otential emergencies of environmental concern include fires from the

spontaneous combustion of coals and spills or uncontrolled releases to the

aquatic environment during barge loading.

431 Combustion

Combustion mitigation measures will include but not be limited to the

following:

x ire suppression system

x Training onsite personnel in required site maintenance procedures and

early detection of spontaneous combustion (e.g. observations of steam,

localized white smoke)

x ngoing weather and dust monitoring, visual inspections of operating

systems and surrounding areas and routine site cleaning and equipment

maintenance at all parts of the operation to limit the buildup of loose coal


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x estricting the residence time of stockpiled coal onsite and treating with a

sealant, for example, as described above to limit air movement into and

inside of the pile

o outine visual inspections of the stockpile will be conducted and insome cases, (e.g. depending on weather conditions and the length

of time the pile remains onsite), pile moisture and temperature

readings may need to be taken. will be equipped to measure

moisture and temperature as needed and monitoring data will be

compiled and maintained onsite

pontaneous combustion events are not expected, given the short time frame

coals will be stockpiled onsite. owever, in the event spontaneous

combustion occurs, response measures may include but not be limited to the

following (where practical and safe to implement) (NC, 00):

x solating the zone of combustion

x igging out the affected area and moving the coal to a location where

it can be spread out for cooling, saturated with water or compacted

and covered with an inert material

432 pill revention and esponse

pill prevention will be addressed throughout the operation, through routine

inspections and maintenance of the track, receiving pits and conveyors.

Additionally, the entire offloading operation will be manned from the time

trains arrive onsite to the time the loaded barges leave the site. rior to the

trains arriving onsite, personnel will ensure all parts of the system, (including

emergency response systems) are functioning as intended. rior to barge

loading, personnel will confirm the barges are empty of debris, in good

condition, and are properly closed. As part of the barging contract, will

require contractors submit maintenance and training records.


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Note: Barge oading aster lans will be developed by the operators and

submitted to for review and comment. Additionally, barges will be double

walled

The coal handled onsite and transported to Texada will be intact - no processing

(i.e. burning) will be undertaken onsite. A spill of un-burned coal could impactwater quality through elevated turbidity (increasing suspended particles in the

water). Coal particles may also settle on the riverbed and become a component

of the sediments.

The physical effects of coal can be consistent with those of suspended (and

settled) sediments including: abrasion, smothering, clogging of respiratory and

feeding organs, changes to sediment composition and reduced availability of light

(Ahrens and orrisey, 005). The potential chemical effects of coal are variable,

with some authors considering unburned coal to be largely inert (Chapman et al.99). Ahrens and orrisey, (005) noted potential toxic effects of selected

components of coal are less evident than physical effects and are dependent on

coal composition. They further noted the bioavailability of selected components in

coal in many cases appears to be low.

The bioavailability of the various components is important to characterizing

potential effects. The bioavailability of trace elements and A is dependent on a

variety of factors, including coal composition, ambient conditions (p, dissolved

organic matter), sediment composition (particle size distribution) and sediment

chemistry (p, cations, oxides, sulfides, % carbon). nder the more neutral p

conditions in the raser iver3 leaching of selected metals like cadmium, copper,

lead and zinc would be less of a concern.

Analyses of the Cloudy eak coal indicate 53.0% carbon and 5.8% moisture (as received); with dry levels consisting

of .4% carbon

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nder more acidic conditions these metals could be leached to a more

bioavailable form4. A are expected to remain bound to the coal particles thus

limiting their bioavailability5. Trace element data were provided for Cloudy eak

coal and are shown in Table 3. These data suggest the available sediment

quality guidelines for the parameters shown would not be exceeded in the event

of a spill and subsequent coal particle settling.

4etals like cadmium, lead, copper, and zinc can remain can be bound in sediments through sulfide formation (im

ceer,

erry enningsen,

oman anno,

Nicholas isher,

eith appington5

, and ohn rexler, astern esearchroup, nc 004)

5A are characterized by low solubility and high affinity for organic carbon. As a result, As in aquatic environments

are primarily sorbed to suspended or settled particulates. The oc values for A, which describe the potential for acompound to bindto organic carbon in soils and sediment, range from 0

3to 0

4for low molecular weight A to 0

5to

0

to high molecular weight A (AT, Toxicological rofile, A, 995)


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n the event of a spill to the raser iver during barge loading, the following

mitigation measures will be implemented:

x perations will stop and the irector of ngineering and

aintenance (), ite uperintendent, nloading shed operator,

Train conductor and the ort will be informed of the spill

x ersonnel will make an estimate of the volume released and, in

consultation with determine if the material can be effectively

recovered. This will depend on a variety of factors including but not

limited to tide level and volume released

x n the event of a larger spill at the Berth, occurring for example if a

barge door fails during filling, onsite personnel in consultation with

the and the ort will determine if a suction dredge or similar

needs to be mobilized to the spill site for recovery. itigation

measures consistent with the raser iver stuary anagement

lan () guidelines for dredging would be applied to coal

recovery in this context

x ost spill (and clean up) water and sediment sampling would be

conducted onsite and in adjacent areas to determine the potential

effects of the spill and ensure clean-up is completed consistent withthe applicable provincial and federal guidelines and regulatory

framework

44 ighting lans

No new mast lighting is anticipated. irect lighting along the conveyors, barge

loader and inside of the unloading shed will be required for safe operations.

Any additional lighting required to operate the offloading facility will be

consistent with The ccupational ealth and afety egulation, art 4,

llumination, and selected, installed and operated with consideration of the

following mitigation measures

x inimizing nighttime activity (to the extent practical)

x sing light on an as and when needed basis


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x irecting light toward the ground on working areas

o educing the height of lighting to the extent possible

o inimizing the number of lights required through strategic

spacing

x liminating upward directed lighting

x sing fittings on lamps to direct and confine the spread of light

x nsuring lights are in good condition at all times

x To the extent possible given security and safety requirements,

using lights with appropriate wavelengths to avoid attraction and

disorientation by birds. These will be selected in consultation

with the

x hutting off lights when they are not needed

45 Noise Management lans

451 Existing Conditions

is an industrial facility operating 4 hours a day days a week. The

closest residential properties to the proposed infrastructure at hed are

approximately 50 m to the southeast, and are adjacent to the existing iver

oad corridor and the outh raser erimeter oad () (under

construction).

handles inbound and outgoing cargo including containers, dimensional

lumber, logs, steel (steel plate, coil, pipe and wire rod) and dry bulk

agricultural products.

has an existing rail infrastructure with CN,C, BN and outhern ail

trains moving in and out of the property at all times on a daily basis. aul

trucks move in and out of the site daily.


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essels accessing the site and equipment in regular use as part of the

operation include:

x BB and Containerized essels

x Tug boats to assist vessel berthing

x Container stackers

x ront end loaders

x kid steers

x Conveyor systems

x ift Trucks

x ff road tractors and trailer assemblies

x Container gantry cranes

x ydraulic barge ramp

x ick-ups

x ard locomotives

452 perations

4.5.2.1 Train and Vessel Traffic

The proposed terminal operation during the initial phase will include a

maximum of one additional train trip every second day, with the second phase

a unit train per day in and out of the site. Coal trains will arrive between 00:00

hours and 0:00 hours and depart between :00 hours and :00 hours.

Coal and Agri-bulk rail traffic is expected to cross at obson oad. The

Tannery and levator oad crossings will be eliminated beginning in 03

04. The Tannery oad crossing will be replaced with an overpass

(eliminating the need for sounding whistles) and the levator crossing is

going to be eliminated outright. Crossings at obson oad will occur during

unloading and typically between 0:00 and :00 hours.

nce the Tannery and levator oad crossings are eliminated, train whistles

associated with the coal and Agri facility will sound at only one crossing.

Trains will move at a maximum speed of 3 mph (5 kmh) onsite to minimize

noise levels associated with the operation.


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Tug boat traffic supporting the coal terminal will generally be coming in and

out of the site at 0:00 to 09:00 hours and 5:00 hours to :00 hours. This

will also be consistent with existing tug traffic levels at the site. Tugs will travel

at a minimal speed in the vicinity of Berth to avoid wash.

4.5.2.2 Unloading facility

The rail car unloading shed and coal conveyor systems will be electric, with

anticipated conveyor noise levels of roughly 0 to 5 decibels (dB). This level

of noise is in the range of normal conversation at a distance of 3 feet 0.94

m. The unloading shed will be covered on two of four sides, limiting the travel

of noise associated with bottom dumping into the A ig receiving

pits.

ront end loaders will primarily be needed to establish and or maintain

stockpiles, which will be onsite only if there is an interruption in the barge

loading systems. tockpiling more than four days at a given time is not

anticipated. ront end loaders currently operate on property as needed

on a 4 hour and day a week basis, so the addition of one or more front end

loaders for periodic stockpile creation and maintenance would not be

expected to substantially increase noise levels or result in changes to the

timing of noise associated with this type of equipment. The berm surrounding

the stockpile will also help mitigate noise sound travel resulting from activityin this area.

Barge loading will be via conveyor with a radial and lifting arm. iven the

material is loose, light weight particulate matter with a low drop height, noise

associated with barge loading would be limited.

ystem maintenance will be performed on an ongoing basis and will help limit

noise levels associated with the operation. ystem components will be

maintained to operate below maximum operating noise levels whereverfeasible. aintenance records will be maintained for review by s

management staff. Noisy mobile equipment supporting the operation will be

removed from service wherever practical and replaced with a quitter

alternative.


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or the life of the operation, will evaluate noise levels and onsite

activities to identify opportunities for using less noisy equipment and or

making changes to day to day operations that may reduce overall noise

levels. eather monitoring conducted at the site (e.g. wind speed and

direction) may be helpful in determining when it may be necessary to suspendpotentially noisy activities associated with the operation

453 ublic concerns

will promptly respond to community issues of concern. All input from the

public will be documented, and the coal facility and operations will be

evaluated in the context of specific comments and concerns to identify

potential solutions. esolutions will be communicated to the individual(s)

raising concerns about noise levels from the operation. ocumentationassociated with managing public input will include the following at a minimum:

x ate, time and method by which concern was raised

x etails of the concern (e.g. timing, nature and duration of the noise)

x teps taken by to address the concern

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8971 Beckwith Road Phone 604 279 2093

Richmond, BC V6X 1V4 Fax 604 279 2047

Offices in Richmond, Terrace, Prince George, Kamloops & Calgary Page 1

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eptember 27, 212 2

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urrey, BC, Canada

3

Attn: urgen ranke, irector Engineering and Maintenance

e: ummary of watercourse assessments conducted in support of the CoalBarge oading facility in urrey, BC

1 Introduction

This letter provides a summary of watercourse assessments conducted on

property in the vicinity of levator and obson oad in August 0 (igure ). These

assessments were completed in support of the proposed coal offloading facility at ,

which includes a new section of track that extends south from hed along the access

driveway into the property. This new track may require some encroachment into the

riparian habitat of hadow Brook west of obson oad and at an upgraded crossing

over the green-coded watercourse at the Bekaerts site. hadow Brook has been

classified as red-coded (permanent, fish bearing) by the City of urrey.

2 Methods

The two drainages were assessed using esource nventory tandards Committee

(C) fish habitat ite Cards. ield crews identified culvert crossings and the direction

of flow in each of the surveyed drainages and generally described the associated

riparian zones. The top of bank was also staked in each of these drainages so that itcould be surveyed and included in site development plans.

1 Green coded watercourses are non-fish bearing and provide insignificant nutrients and flow downstream


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3 esults and iscussion

hadow Brook had an average channel width of .8 m (n=) and an average wetted

width of .5 m (n=). The substrate was largely fines with occasional gravels.

unctional large woody debris (), boulder, and cut bank cover were absent from

surveyed areas. iparian cover included imalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus),red alder(Alnus rubra), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), and horsetail

(Equisetum sp.).

The green-coded ditch had an average channel width of .3 m (n=) and an average

wetted width of . m (n=). ike hadow Brook, the substrate was dominated by fines,

and lacked , boulder, and cut bank cover. nstream vegetation included duckweed

(Lemna minor), cattail (Typha latifolia), and plantain (Alisma sp.). iparian species

included imalayan blackberry, evergreen blackberry (Rubus laciantus), reed canary

grass, hardhack (Spiraea douglasii), fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium), nightshade

(Atropa belladonna), and black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa).

Table 1 ummary of stream characteristics

arameterreen-coded

watercoursehadow Brook

Avg channel width (m) .3 .8

Avg wetted width (m) . .5

Avg Bankfull depth (m) 0.59 0.43

Avg res pool depth (m) 0.0 0.

Avg slope %

p 8. .9

temperature 3. .5

bed material ines (g) ines (g)

dominant coververstream

vegetation

verstream

vegetation

pawning habitat was absent in all surveyed areas, and rearing cover was limited with

pools meeting at least one of the minimum size criteria using the provincial ish abitat

Assessment rocedure (residual depth of 0.0 m ) occurring in hadow Brook only.

unctioning (e.g., to create scour pools or hiding cover) was absent, as was

2 Fish Habitat Assessment Procedure (FHAP). NT Johnson and PA Slaney (1996) Watershed Restoration Technical Circular Number 8.


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bouldercobble cover. iparian habitats were fragmented in both drainages and

dominated by invasive plant species.

None of the surveyed drainages provided critical fish habitat. Additionally, the generally

poor condition of the riparian areas associated with abundant invasives and

fragmentation (surrounded by roads and or railway track) would limit their suitability for

use by listed wildlife species like acific water shrew (Sorex bendirii) and red-legged

frog (Rana aurora). isted plant species were not observed in riparian areas, nor were

they observed along the railway tracks in the vicinity. Any losses to the riparian habitats

in these drainages associated with the new track could be offset onsite as needed with

habitat enhancements in the hadow drainage on property.

incerely,

arla raf

roject anager

Bach nv. ng., ip T

Cert Tech, Comm


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Photo 1. Shadow Brook west of Robson Road

Photo 2. Shadow Brook, west of Robson Road


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Photo 4. Green-coded watercourse, north of access into FSD property

Photo 3. Shadow Brook east of Robson Road adjacent to the railway tracks


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AN : NCA, A AN NA

A AT BCT

arameter

BC objective ederal objectiveMetro

ancouver

bjectivegm3

evel Agm3

evel Bgm3

evel Cgm3

Maximumesirablegm3

MaximumAcceptablegm3

MaximumTolerablegm3

C - hr max 4,300 8,000 35,000 5,000 35,000 - 30,000

C - 8 hr max 5,500 ,000 4,300 ,000 5,000 0,000 0,000

- hr max 450 900900-300

450 900 - 450

- 4 hr max 0 0 30 50 300 800 5

annual mean 5 50 80 30 0 - 30

N - hr max - - - - 400 ,000 00

N - 4 hr max - - - - 00 300 00

N annual mean - - - 0 00 - 40

4 hr max 50 00 0 - 0 400 -

annual mean 0 0 5 0 0 - -

0 4 hr max - 50 - - - - 50

0 annual mean - - - - - - 0

.5 4 hr max 5 30 5

.5 annual mean 8 8 8


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CNLEAD

PMVTRACK

ASSUMED

CROSSING

LOCATION

PLAN

SCALE1:3000

m

AECOMFILENAME:

ISS/REV:

ThisdrawinghasbeenpreparedfortheuseofAECOM'sclientandmaynotbeused,reproducedorrelieduponbythirdparties,exceptasagreedbyAECOManditsclient,asrequiredbylaworforusebygovernmentalreviewingagencies.AECOMacceptsnoresponsibility,anddeniesanyliabilitywhatsoever,toanypartythatmodifiesthisdrawingwithoutAECOM'sexpresswrittenconsent.Donotscalethisdocument.Allmeasurementsmustbeobtainedfromstateddimensions.

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September09,2012

DirecttoBarge

CoalFacilityTrackLayout

TemporaryPhase1CoalOffloadingTracks

DevelopmentofConceptualTrackLayout

FraserSurreyDocksLimited

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aterial afety ata heet ssue ate: 4-A-00

upercedes: 4-A-00

TAT C09

1 Identification of roduct and Company

Identification of substance or preparation

TAT C09

roduct Application Area

ust control agent.

Companyndertaking Identification

Betz, nc.

43 omerton oad

Trevose, A 9053

T 5 355-3300, 5 953 554

Emergency Telephone

(800) 8-940

repared by roduct tewardship roup: 5 355-3300

2 Composition Information n Ingredients

Information for specific product ingredients as required by the

U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to

additional sections of this MSDS for our assessment of the potential

hazards of this formulation.

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

Cas# Chemical Name Range(w/w%)

* (E021)LINEAR ALKYL SULFONATE;TSRN 125438 - 5011P *

Irritant (skin and respiratory)

3 azards Identification

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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

WARNING

May cause moderate irritation to the skin. Severe irritant to the

eyes. Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory

tract.

DOT hazard is not applicable

Odor: Sweet; Appearance: Light Yellow To Amber, Liquid

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing

apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media:

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dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water

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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

Primary route of exposure; May cause moderate irritation to the

skin.

ACUTE EYE EFFECTS:

Severe irritant to the eyes.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS:

Mists/aerosols may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract.

INGESTION EFFECTS:

May cause gastrointestinal irritation.

TARGET ORGANS:

No evidence of potential chronic effects.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:

Not known.

SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:May cause redness or itching of skin, irritation, and/or tearing of

eyes (direct contact).

4 irst Aid Measures

SKIN CONTACT:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.

Thoroughly wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if

irritation develops or persists.

EYE CONTACT:

Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediately flush eyes

with plenty of low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Get

immediate medical attention.

INHALATION:If nasal, throat or lung irritation develops - remove to fresh air

and get medical attention.

INGESTION:

Do not feed anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive

victim. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact physician.

Dilute contents of stomach using 2-8 fluid ounces (60-240 mL) of

milk or water.

NOTES TO PHYSICIANS:

No special instructions

5 ire ighting Measures

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathingapparatus (full face-piece type).

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

oxides of carbon and sulfur

FLASH POINT:

> 200F > 93C P-M(CC)

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6 Accidental elease Measures

PROTECTION AND SPILL CONTAINMENT:

Ventilate area. Use specified protective equipment. Contain and

absorb on absorbent material. Place in waste disposal container.

Flush area with water. Wet area may be slippery. Spread sand/grit.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Water contaminated with this product may be sent to a sanitary sewer

treatment facility,in accordance with any local agreement,a permitted

waste treatment facility or discharged under a permit. Product

as is - Incinerate or land dispose in an approved landfill.

7 andling & torage

HANDLING:

Normal chemical handling.

STORAGE:

Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in cool ventilated

location. Store away from oxidizers.

8 Exposure Controls ersonal rotection

EXPOSURE LIMITS

CHEMICAL NAME

(E021)LINEAR ALKYL SULFONATE;TSRN 125438 - 5011P

PEL (OSHA): NOT DETERMINED

TLV (ACGIH): NOT DETERMINED

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

adequate ventilation

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Use protective equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910 Subpart I

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS OSHAS 29 CFR

1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER

WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATORS USE.

USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATEDWITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ELSE USE SUPPLIED AIR-RESPIRATORS.

If air-purifying respirator use is appropriate, use a

respirator with dust/mist filters.

SKIN PROTECTION:

rubber gloves-- Wash off after each use. Replace as necessary.

EYE PROTECTION:

splash proof chemical goggles

9 hysical & Chemical roperties

Specific Grav.(70F,21C) 1.055 Vapor Pressure (mmHG) ~ 18.0

Freeze Point (

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