environmental assessment certificate to8-02 …

South Fraser Perimeter Project Gateway Program

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE TO8-02

2009/2010 ANNUAL REPORT

July 2010

Prepared for: BC Environmental Assessment Office 1st Floor – 836 Yates Street PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1

Prepared by: Ministry of Transportation and

Infrastructure 2400-4710 Kingsway

Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART A: PROJECT STATUS ..................................................................................................... 1

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 1.1. Background ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Project Description ........................................................................................... 2

2. CONSTRUCTION STATUS ............................................................................................ 3

2.1. PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................... 3 2.1.1. Tannery Interchange to Port Mann Bridge ...................................................... 4 2.1.2. Hwy 91 to 80th Street ........................................................................................ 4 2.1.3. 80th Street to Hwy 99 ........................................................................................ 4 2.1.4. Hwy 99 to Hwy 17 .............................................................................................. 5 2.1.5. Works delivered by MoT ................................................................................... 5

2.2. PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................... 5

2.2.1. PHASE 2 PROCUREMENT PROCESS ......................................................................... 6

PART B: PROGRESS IN MEETING OWNERS COMMITMENTS AND ASSURANCES ............................................................................................................... 7

3. RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ..................................................... 7 3.1. Status of Permits, Authorizations, and Approvals.......................................... 7

4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS (EMPS) ..................................................... 8 4.1. Construction Environmental Management Plans

(CEMPs) ............................................................................................................. 8 4.2. Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) .................................. 9 4.3. Environmental Auditing and Monitoring During SFPR

Construction .................................................................................................... 10 4.5.1 Environmental Monitoring Plans ............................................................ 10 4.5.2 Environmental Monitor ........................................................................... 10 4.5.3 Quality Auditing ..................................................................................... 10

5. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF TOCA COMMITMENTS ..................................... 11

6. CLOSURE .................................................................................................................... 12

APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................... 13 Appendix A: Environmental Assessment Certification T08-02 Appendix B: Permits, Authorizations, Approvals, and

Licences Appendix C: Status of the SFPR Table of Commitments and

Assurances

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PART A: PROJECT STATUS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background The South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) project (the Project) received an

Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) on July 25, 2008. Federal approval for the

Project was granted on July 29, 2008. Condition 6 of the Project’s Environmental

Assessment Certificate (EAC T08-02) (Appendix A) requires that the Proponent (BC

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoT)) provide quarterly reports on the

status of compliance with the conditions of the EAC and the Table of Owner’ s

Commitments and Assurances (TOCA).

The purpose of this report is to provide the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and

other review agencies, involved in the review process for the Project, with an update on

progress of SFPR in implementing the TOCA, since receiving certification.

MoT is committed to ensuring that the Project is designed, constructed and operated in

an environmentally responsible manner and complying with the terms and conditions of

federal and provincial legislation, permits, approvals and authorizations, including the

EAC.

This annual status report summarizes the status of implementation of TOCA

commitments, since the EAC was granted for the Project, over the course of the past 12

months.

Questions relating to this report can be forwarded to:

Malcolm Smith

Environmental Manager, South Fraser Perimeter Road

Email: [email protected]

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1.2. Project Description

The South Fraser Perimeter Road Project (SFPR), approximately 40km long, will be a

new four-lane, 80 km/hr route along the south side of the Fraser River extending from

Deltaport Way in Southwest Delta to 176th Street (Hwy 15) in Surrey (Figure 1). It will

include connections to Highway 1, 91, and 99 and to TransLink's new Golden Ears

Bridge connector, which is currently under construction. The SFPR will offer goods

movers an efficient transportation corridor, while helping to reduce the volume of

regional traffic and trucks on community streets. Congestion in Delta and Surrey

communities is increasing every year, along with growing impacts to residents, the

environment and the economy. SFPR will result in reduced east-west travel times and

will improve safety and reliability for both people and goods.

Figure 1. SFPR Alignment and Overview of Phase 1 Works

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2. CONSTRUCTION STATUS

Construction of the SFPR is split into Phase 1 and Phase 2 works. Phase 1 works,

initiated in the fall of 2008, include the preload of portions of the alignment which present

the more significant time requirements for site preparation prior to the construction of the

road infrastructure. The four main areas where (Phase 1) pre-load works will occur

throughout the corridor are illustrated in Figure 1. Phase 1 works also include other

works, such as utilities relocations and storage of pre-load materials, which will facilitate

Phase 2 construction.

Phase 2 works include design, construction, operation and maintenance of the

remaining project works and are anticipated to be initiated in late 2010. Phase 2 works

are discussed in Section 2.2.

2.1. Phase 1 Construction

Phase 1, or advanced site preparation works, consist of early utilities relocation,

infrastructure and structure works in southwest Delta, and preload/surcharge of

compressible soils areas. Phase 1 works are occurring in advance of other project

works in order to address areas of the alignment where there are very soft and deep

soils requiring long periods of compression prior to construction.

The majority of Phase 1 works, specifically pre-loading and site preparation activities,

are being advanced through the use of contractors as summarized in Table 1. In

addition, MoT is directly conducting some Phase 1 works, such as initial site preparation,

pre-load storage, and utilities relocation.

Table 1. Phase 1 Primary Contractors

Highway Segment Contractor

Tannery Interchange to Port Mann Bridge Tyam Construction

Hwy 91 to 80th Street Matcon Excavation and Shoring

80th Street to Hwy 99 B & B Construction

Hwy 99 to Hwy 17 Mainland Civil Works

Other /site specific advance works along alignment MoT

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Phase 1 construction on the Project commenced in August 2008 and will continue until

July 2010. The following is a brief description of the status of Phase 1 construction in

each of the four Phase 1 preload segments.

2.1.1. Tannery Interchange to Port Mann Bridge

Tyam Construction (Tyam) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works between

Tannery Interchange and the Port Mann Bridge in August 2008. Phase 1 construction

activities in this section are 98% complete and are expected to be completed by August

2010.

Key project works that have been undertaken include: establishment of preload on road

alignment, construction of detour roads, MSE wall construction, installation of temporary

drainage infrastructure, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, and utility

relocations.

2.1.2. Hwy 91 to 80th Street

Matcon Excavation and Shoring (Matcon) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works

between Highway 91 and 80th Street in Delta in February 2009. Phase 1 construction

activities in this section are 80% complete and are expected to be completed by

September 2010.


alignment, construction of access roads, installation of a temporary wildlife crossing

pipe, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, and construction of hydrology

mitigation berms.

2.1.3. 80th Street to Hwy 99

B&B Construction (B&B) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works between 80th

Street and Highway 99 in February 2009. Phase 1 construction activities in this section

are 90 % complete and are expected to be completed by October 2010.


alignment, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, installation of temporary drainage

infrastructure, utility relocations, and installation of hydrology mitigation berm.

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2.1.4. Hwy 99 to Hwy 17

Mainland Civil Works Inc. (Mainland Civil) was awarded the contract for Phase 1 works

between Highway 99 and Highway 17 in January 2009. Phase 1 construction activities

in this section are 95% complete and are expected to be completed by September 2010.


alignment, installation of geotechnical instrumentation, installation of temporary drainage

infrastructure, and utility relocations.

2.1.5. Works delivered by MoT

In addition to Phase 1 construction advanced by contractors during 2009/2010, MoT

directly undertook some site specific works in order to advance the Project. Specific

works that have been undertaken by MoT include: placement of preload material at the

80th Street stockpile site in Delta, and Sunbury, and site preparation at individual

properties between 80th Street and Highway 91.

2.2. Phase 2 Construction

Phase 2 of the Project will be advanced using a contractor to complete a significant

portion of remaining construction works as well as operation and maintenance of the

entire alignment. However, some phase 2 construction will be advanced through

separate processes as noted below.

Table 2 Advanced Phase 2 Construction

Project Stage Updates

Highway 17 Interchange

Ground improvements

Contract awarded to JJM Construction in January 2010. Work completed in May 2010.

Approach Construction

Contract awarded to Mainland Civil Works in May 2010. Anticipated completion by September 2011.

Underpass Construction

Contract award to be determined.

36th Avenue and 64th Street

Ground Improvements

Contract awarded to AGI Construction in March 2010. Work completed.

Underpass Contract awarded to Graham construction in

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construction May 2010. Anticipated completion by September 2011.

Fraser Heights Bridge

Design Kiewit Flatiron is contracted to design the wetland bridge and design is ongoing

Construction Construction to be advanced through a separate procurements processes initiated in the spring/summer of 2010.

Golden Ears Connector /

Fraser Heights Connector

Construction Kiewit Flatiron is contracted to construct the connector. Currently works include preload placement, settlement and environmental monitoring and permit preparation for 2010 works.

In the case of work being advanced on the Golden Ears Connector, the Design Build

contractor is working with the IAERC that has been established for the Port Mann

Highway 1 Project with respect to obtaining permits and authorizations, and provision of

the review of project related documentation. However, the status of implementation of

TOCA commitments for this portion of SFPR is monitored by the MoT SFPR project

team and reported on in this document.

Other changes to the delivery of the Project, including advancing other project

components outside of the phase 2 contractor agreement, will be noted in MoT’s

quarterly reports to the BC Environmental Office.

2.2.1. Phase 2 Procurement Process

The procurement process for the phase 2 contractor was initiated in late 2008 when the

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process began. Three proponent teams have been

short-listed and Technical Proposals were evaluated in December and January 2010.

Proponent teams submitted financial proposals in February 2010 and evaluation was

completed by April 2010. By May a preferred proponent was notified. Design and

construction work is anticipated to begin in fall 2010.

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PART B: PROGRESS IN MEETING OWNERS COMMITMENTS AND ASSURANCES

3. RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Environmental management for Phase 1 of construction works was carried out in

accordance with the terms and conditions in the EAC and TOCA, along with any

subsequent requirements agreed by MoT and regulatory agencies, including:

• Development and implementation of a site-specific Environmental Management

Plans (EMP), including relevant sub-plans in accordance with TOCA item 1.1;

• Opportunities for applicable regulatory agencies to review and comment on the

EMPs and sub-plans prior to construction;

• Development of a federal Fisheries Act Authorization application, and receipt of

an Authorization prior to initiating construction that requires such approval;

• Development of provincial Water Act permits (i.e. Notifications and formal

Approvals), and receipt of said Approvals prior to initiating construction that

requires such approval;

• Retention of fish and wildlife salvage specialists to develop and implement

salvage plans in accordance with salvage permits;

• Ensuring that any primary contractors also:

o Develop site-specific EMPs and/or Environmental Work Plans (EWPs) in

accordance with MoT’s EMP and the TOCA; and

o Retain an Environmental Monitor to monitor, evaluate and report on

construction activities and effectiveness of environmental mitigation

measures.

3.1. Status of Permits, Authorizations, and Approvals

Key environmental permits, authorizations and approvals obtained for Phase 1 works in

Surrey and Delta during the past year include:

• Water Act notifications and approvals for changes in and about a stream;

• Fish and wildlife salvage permits as per the Wildlife Act and provincial and

federal fisheries legislation;

• Fisheries Act Section 35(2) Fisheries Authorization;

• Agricultural Land Commission approval;

• Heritage Conservation Act Section 14 Heritage Inspection Permit; and,

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• Navigable Waters Waters Protection Act temporary bridge installation permit.

A list of permits, authorizations and approvals are attached in Appendix B.

Implementation of the conditions of the permits, authorizations and approvals obtained

for Phase 1 works is the responsibility of individual contractors. Copies of the

aforementioned permits, approvals and licenses will be provided to the EAO upon

request.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANs (EMPs)

4.1. Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)

Section 1.2 of the TOCA identifies the requirement for the preparation and

implementation of CEMPs to guide potential construction-related effects during the

Project and assist contractors in meeting the environmental requirements of the Project

in a practical manner at the site level. The CEMPs noted in Section 4.1 of this document

are referred to as EMPs as no Operational EMPs have been developed to date.

EMPs developed for Phase 1 construction works will be provided to the applicable

regulatory agencies for review and comment prior to the start of construction. CEMPs

for Phase 2 construction will be prepared by the phase 2 contractor and will also be

provided to relevant regulatory agencies and the IAERC for review and comment prior to

the start of construction.

EMPs that have been prepared for Phase 1 construction works over the last reporting

year, are as follows:

Table 3. Phase 1 EMPs

Contractor Title Date Finalized

Tyam South Fraser Perimeter Road Advanced Site Preparation Works – Surrey Environmental Management Plan Version 1 (Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 1))

July 2008

Tyam South Fraser Perimeter Road Advanced Site Preparation Works – Surrey Environmental Management Plan Version 2 (Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 2))

December 2008

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Contractor Title Date Finalized

MoT South Fraser Perimeter Road Environmental Management Plan for Phase 1 Works (Delta Phase 1 EMP)

March 2009

The Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 1) was developed for a limited scope of Phase 1

construction activities including minor site preparation works. Once detailed construction

plans for Phase 1 works in Surrey were completed, the Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 1)

was revised to ensure that the mitigation measures included in the EMP would address

the full range of expected construction works. The Surrey Phase 1 EMP (Version 2)

applies to the full range of Project works planned for Phase 1 construction in Surrey.

For Phase 1 construction works in Delta, and any other construction that may take place

during Phase 1, an overarching EMP (Delta Phase 1 EMP) was developed by MoT to

ensure consistency in environmental practices across multiple contractors working

throughout the alignment. This approach also provides for more efficiency with respect

to the requirement of regulatory agencies to review EMPs. As such, all contractors

undertaking Phase 1 construction activities are required to develop site specific EWPs,

based on the Delta Phase 1 EMP, and identify specific environmental management

practices that will be implemented as specific construction sites.

MoT circulated drafts of all EMPs to reviewing agencies, through the IAERC, for review

and comment prior to the start of Phase 1 construction. These EMPs contain the

relevant Component Environmental Plans required as per Section 1.7 of the TOCA.

EMPs for Phase 2 construction will be prepared by the phase 2 contractor. Relevant

sub-plans of Phase 2 EMPs will be provided to the applicable regulatory agencies for

review and comment at least 30 days prior to the start of construction.

4.2. Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP)

As a phase 2 contractor has not been selected for the Phase 2 of the Project, the OEMP

has not yet been developed. The OEMP will be developed once final design of the

Project is complete and maintenance requirements for the Project are known. The

OEMP will be prepared by the phase 2 contractor. Relevant sub-plans of the OEMP will

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be provided to the applicable regulatory agencies for review and comment prior to the

start of construction.

4.3. Environmental Auditing and Monitoring During SFPR Construction

4.5.1 Environmental Monitoring Plans

MoT has ensured that environmental monitoring has been incorporated as a sub-

plan to all EMPs currently developed for the Project. Each Environmental

Monitoring Plan, at a minimum, includes the following information:

• rationale for monitoring;

• relevant parameters to be monitored;

• monitoring program details; and

• follow-up procedural actions to be taken, as appropriate.

4.5.2 Environmental Monitor

All contractors undertaking Phase 1 works employs the services of a qualified

Environmental Monitor to monitor implementation of mitigation measures during

construction activities. As part of the duties and responsibilities of the

Environmental Monitor, weekly environmental monitoring reports are prepared

and submitted to MoT. All weekly environmental monitoring reports received by

MoT are distributed to key regulatory agencies and members of the IAERC.

4.5.3 Quality Auditing

As the majority of project works, including responsibility for implementing

environmental mitigation and monitoring, are delivered by contractors, MoT has

developed and is implementing a quality auditing program to ensure the

performance of contractors is consistent with contractual obligation, including the

terms and condition of environmental permits and approvals. To ensure

compliance with applicable EAC conditions, commitments and assurances,

conditions of permits, approvals and authorizations, and applicable CEMPs, MoT

is undertaking regular (i.e., scheduled and random) audits of contractors’

environmental programs. The audits include a review of contractors’ records, to

ensure that relevant and required documentation are in order, as well as audits of

the implementation of mitigation on construction sites. This program is ongoing

for each primary contractor and will continue for the duration of each contract for

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all phases of the contract. A summary of audits completed to date are provided

in Table 4

Table 4 – Contractor audits for the 2009-2010 year.

Contractor Audit type

Field Safety System Totals

Mainland 9 22 4 35

B&B 6 23 4 33

Matcon 7 20 5 32

JJM 0.5 5 0.5 6

AGI 0 2 0 2

Tyam 5 21 5 31

5. Status of implementation of TOCA commitments

A summary of the status of implementation of TOCA commitments is provided in

Appendix C of this document that summarizes:

• commitment;

• timing (i.e., when it will be implemented);

• delivered by (i.e, led by MoT or Contractor); and

• status (i.e., not started, ongoing, complete).

At this time, as Phase 2 construction has not been initiated, most commitments related

to Phase 2 have not been started. In some cases, TOCA commitments will require

action during both Phase 1 and Phase 2 works (e.g., Phase 2 specific EMPs will be

developed) and this is noted in the table.

In addition to information on the implementation of the TOCA commitments, as

summarized in quarterly reports to the BC Environmental Assessment Office, Appendix C provides a more detailed update on the implementation of TOCA commitments

including where progress has been made and/or key deliverables completed.

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6. CLOSURE

As indicated in Section 1 of this annual report, this document is provided to the EAO and

other reviewing agencies involved in the review process with an update on MoT’s

progress in advancing the Owner’s Commitments and Assurances for the SFPR Project.

Early work on the Project has been implemented in an environmentally responsible

manner and the Project team will continue to diligently apply the Project’s environmental

requirements.

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APPENDICES A. Environmental Assessment Certification T08-02 B. Permits, Authorizations, Approvals, and Licences C. Status of the SFPR Table of Commitments and Assurances

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Appendix A: Environmental Assessment Certification T08-02

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Status Report July 2010 SFPR Project

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Appendix B: Permits, Authorizations, Approvals, and Licences

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Early Work/Advanced Works Permits/Authorizations

Permit Identification Number (by

issuing authority)

Date Submitted Date Received Status of works

Water Act Permits

Approval – 20 adv anced si te pr eparation work sites in Surrey

A2005568 August 7, 2008

August 25, 2008 Complete

Notification – 6 adv anced si te pr eparation work sites in Surrey

August 7, 2008 ESD Comments received August 27, 2008

Complete

Approval – 8 advanced site preparation work sites in Delta

A2005600 December 5, 2008 December 23, 2008

95% complete

Notification – 50 adv anced si te pr eparation work sites in Delta

December 5, 2008

ESD Comments received March 3, 2009.

95% complete

Notification – Hwy 99 off-ramp in Delta December 19, 2008 ESD Comments received March 3, 2009

Complete

Notification – 132 St Ditch in Surrey February 24, 2009 ESD Comments received March 10, 2009.

Complete

Notification – 3 addi tional ad vanced si te preparation w ork sites in D elta – supplemental information for 31 watercourse crossing l ocations - Highway 99 t o 80 th Street

March 13, 2009 ESD Comments received April 2, 2009

95% complete

Notification - 96th Street Ditch June 2009 Complete Approval – update for 136 St Ditch East May 13, 2009 July 2009 Complete Notification – additional pr eload ar ea near Delta Animal Shelter

June 5, 2009 June 22, 2009 Complete

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issuing authority)


Notification – Wellington Creek in Surrey

June 12, 2009 ESD Comments received June 15, 2009

Complete

Approval – Crescent S lough and Hammings Ditch

2005652 June 12, 2009 June 2009 50% complete

Approval – 64th Street D itch, Delta

September 2009 Complete

Referral – Riparian leave strips at 117 Avenue Ditch, Surrey

September 2009 September 2009 Complete

Notification – small tributary to 115 Avenue Ditch, Surrey

October 2009 October 2009 Complete

Notification – 8 A dvanced S ite P reparation Works –including 64th Avenue Ditch and 36 th Avenue Ditch, Delta

November 2009

Approval for connection of ponds at Bon Accord Enhancement Site

March 2010 Awaiting permit

Notification – Dingwall Cr eek ( Metro Vancouver utility relocate)

March 2010 March 2010 Underway

Approval – Preload Area 8 March 2010 May 2010 Complete Notification – 64th Street Ditch/Access Road Culvert

March 2010 April 2010 Complete

Notification – 72nd Street Culvert

March 2010 March 2010 Complete

Notification For 28th Avenue May 2010 Awaiting permit Notification – Alexander Preload May 2010 June 2010 Underway Approval f or sp oil si te of di tch cu lvert a t Bon Accord Enhancement Site

June 2010 June 2010 Complete

Approvals and Notifications – 36th Avenue June 2010 Awaiting permits

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issuing authority)


Overpass Approvals and Notifications – 64th Street Overpass

June 2010 Awaiting permits

DFO Authorizations Fisheries Authorization for Phase 1 #04-HPAC-PA1-

0004 August 7, 2008 August 28, 2008;

for Surrey section Complete

SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization f or A dvanced Works from Highway 17 to Highway 91, Delta

#04-HPAC-PA1-0004

December 5, 2008 January 27, 2009 Complete

SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization f or additional A dvanced Site Preparation works in Delta and Surrey

#04-HPAC-PA1-00004

June 13, 2009 June 19, 2009 Complete

Port Mann / H ighway 1 P roject F raser Heights Connector D FO 35( 2) A pplication, Rev00 Consolidated Application.

#04-HPAC-PA1-00004

September 8, 2009 September 16, 2009

90% – submitted by KFGP

SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization for additional A dvanced S ite Preparation works in Delta and Surrey

#04-HPAC-PA1-00004

December 30, 2009 February 8, 2010 Complete

SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization for additional A dvanced S ite Preparation w orks in D elta and S urrey - amendment covers work for SFPR and FHC, as submitted by Kiewit Flatiron General Partnership (2) and SFPR team (2)

#04-HPAC-PA1-00004

March 13, 2010 June 14, 2010 50%

SFPR HADD Authorization Application for Works Affecting Fish Habitat: Advanced Site Preparation HADD Reports 64th Street Ditch (Culvert Extension Works)

March 29, 2010

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issuing authority)


SFPR Application for Addendum to HADD Authorization f or A dditional Works with t he Fraser Connector P ortion o f t he S FPR, as submitted by K iewit Fl atiron G eneral Partnership

April 30, 2010

SFPR Application for Addendum to HADD Authorization f or A dditional Works with t he Fraser C onnector P ortion o f t he S FPR, as submitted by K iewit Fl atiron General Partnership

May 31, 2010

Fisheries Act Referral – 28th Avenue (letter of advice)

May 2009 June 2009 awaiting Water Act approval

Fisheries Authorization for P hase 1 Amendment – Deltaport Way to 176th Street, Golden E ars Connector R oad and H ighway 1.

#04-HPAC-PA1-0004

June 15, 2009 June 19, 2009

SFPR A pplication f or a ddendum t o H ADD Authorization f or 2010 advanced works in Delta and Surrey

#04-HPAC-PA1-00004

June 25, 2010 Pending Awaiting permit

Wildlife Salvage Permits PWS salvage – 11 sites in Surrey SU08-48550 September 16,

2008 Complete

PWS salvage – Sunbury site, Delta SU9-51420 February 6, 2009 Complete

PWS salvage – 3 sites in Delta SU09-51980 March 18, 2009 Complete

PWS salvage – stormwater detention areas, Delta

SU9-51420 March 18, 2009 Complete

PWS salvage – Hwy 99 to 80th St SU09-52604 April 20, 2009 Complete

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issuing authority)


PWS salvage – Amended permit – supercedes SU9-51420

SU9-51740 May 14, 2009 Complete

PWS salvage – Amended Permit- supercedes SU9-52604 issued April 20

SU9-52604 May 29, 2009 Complete

Fish Salvage Permits N/A; Obtained by contractor

Wildlife A ct P ermit – Manson Canal and Delta Container East

SU09-51980; SU09-51740

July 2009 August 2009 Complete

Wildlife A ct p ermit – PWS Salvage Bolivar Park, Surrey

September 2009 Complete

Wildlife Act Salvage Permit – Preload 7 SU10-60640 February 2010 March 2010 Ongoing Wildlife A ct S alvage P ermit – Meadowland and Gracia Properties

SU10-60640 February 2010 March 2010 Ongoing

Wildlife A ct S alvage P ermit – Jarl Co rridor Enhancement


Wildlife A ct S alvage P ermit – Bon A ccord Enhancement


Animal Care Form An Animal Care Form application accompanied each of the above-listed Animal Salvage Permit applications

Archaeology Heritage Conservation Act inspection permit 11200-30/2004-

0052 Extension

received Ongoing

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issuing authority)


December 18, 2009

Bon Accord Site Alteration Permit 11200-30/2009-0014

January 9, 2009 January 9, 2009 Phase 1 Alterations complete

Nottingham Site Alteration Permit 11200-30/2009-0150

March 25, 2009 June 2, 2009 Phase 1 Alterations

North o f H ighway 99 – Along C rescent Slough – Permit

11200-30/09A00097

June 2009 June 2009

Nottingham Site Alteration Permit – amendment

11200-30/2009-0150

July 2009 September 2009

Other Agricultural Land Commission Approval 0-38351 December 3, 2008 Erosion and Sediment Control Permit 4508-00150-00 January 2009 Navigable Water Protection Approval of Temporary B ridge an d Channel R estoration Along Crescent Slough

8200-09-8308 July 2009 July 2009

Agricultural Land Commission Approval March 2010 March 2010 Closure Plan – Landfill Closure Area April 2010 Ongoing Permit – Waste Discharge for material on Beta Lands

April 2010 Ongoing

Permit – Waste Discharge for leachate to Fraser River

April 2010 Ongoing

Permit – Waste Discharge for leachate to sanitary forceman

April 2010 Ongoing

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Status Report July 2010 SFPR Project

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Appendix C: Status of the SFPR Table of Commitments and Assurances

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1 Should there be a conflict between the DBSS165 and these commitments, the more stringent environmental protection measure will apply.

2 Those that are technically and economically feasible and as defined specifically in other sections of this Table.

3 The Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO) Concessionaire will be referred to as the Phase 2 Contractor for this, and all subsequent, reports.

4 As discussed in section 11 of the EA Application.

Ref Objective

Commitments and Assurances Timing Delivered

By

Status Update

Comments

Ongoing Complete Not

Started

1.0 Responsible Environmental Management

1.1 Develop, implement and maintain an

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for

the Project to demonstrate how the design,

construction and operation, including

maintenance, of the Project:

• Will be carried out to avoid or mitigate

negative impacts;

• Will be carried out in an environmentally

responsible manner, in accordance with

MOT Specifications for Protection of the

Environment (DB SS165)1;

• Will employ Best Management Practices

(BMPs2); and

• Will comply with federal and provincial

legislation, permits, approvals and

authorizations, including the

Environmental Assessment Certificate

(EAC).

All phases Contractor X Phase 1 EMPs have been finalized and

are being implemented.

Phase 2 EMPs will be developed after

the Phase 2 Contractor3 is selected.

1.2 Prepare and implement a Construction

Environmental Management Plan (CEMP),

(which is a component of the EMP)4, including

relevant sub-plans, for the Project prior to the

start of relevant construction activities.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X The Phase 1 EMPs referred to in

section 1.1 are CEMPs.

Phase 2 EMPs will be developed after

the Phase 2 Contractor has been

selected.

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1.3 Obtain required statutory permits, approvals,

and authorizations before proceeding with

construction that requires such permits.

All phases Contractor X

Required permits for current Phase 1

works have been acquired.

Permitting for Phase 2 works will be

acquired after the Phase 2 Contractor is

selected.

1.4 Adhere to the terms and conditions of the:

EAC; federal screening report; the EMP; MOT

specifications Section 165, Protection of the

Environment; and any other applicable

permits, licenses and approvals.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X MoT is conducting both regularly

scheduled and random quality audits of

Project works to ensure consistency

with MoT BMPs for highway

construction and operation and the

terms and conditions of all permits and

approvals.

1.5 Establish an Inter-Agency Environmental

Review Committee (IAERC), in accordance

with the Terms of Reference developed

during Application review, to provide for

agency review and comment on plans and

designs prior to construction, including but not

limited to:

• Detailed design of stormwater

management infrastructure;

• Detailed vegetation and wildlife mitigation

plans and mitigation monitoring plans;

and

• Environmental management plans.

Pre-

construction,

construction

MOT/

Contractor

X The IAERC has been established and

began regular meetings in September

2008. The IAERC met four times

during this past reporting period. The

IAERC has received written materials

for review and comment and has been

provided with regular project updates

and opportunities to provide comment

on Project related documentation.

1.6 Provide all project related EMPs, including

component EMPs, to applicable regulatory

agencies in the IAERC for review and

comment, at least 30 calendar days prior to

the start of construction that requires such

plans.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Phase 1 EMPs have been reviewed by

applicable regulatory agencies and their

comments addressed.

Phase 2 EMPs will be completed once

a Phase 2 Contractor has been

selected. CEMPs will be completed

prior to construction and OEMPs prior

to Project operation.

1.7 Relevant sub-plans to be included in the

CEMP will include those to address

environmental issues identified in the

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

EMPs developed for Phase 1 works

included the required sub-plans

described in this TOCA.

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Application and supporting documentation

submitted to the EAO during the Application

review, and described in the Application

(Section 11, pg. 523), including but not limited

to:

• Agriculture Mitigation Plan;

• Air Quality and Dust Control Plan;

• Archaeological Mitigation / Monitoring

Plan;

• Construction and Hazardous Waste

Management Plan;

• Contaminated Sites Management Plan;

• Contractor Awareness and Education

Plan;

• Environmental Monitoring Plan;

• Fisheries Habitat Mitigation and

Compensation Plan;

• Health and Safety Plan;

• Invasive Species Management Plan;

• Noise and Vibration Management Plan;

• Spill Management and Emergency

Response Plan;

• Surface Water Quality and Sediment

Control Plan;

• Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan.

Phase 2 EMPs, to be developed after

the Phase 2 Contractor has been

selected will also include the sub-plans

described in the TOCA.

1.8 Manage contamination encountered during

project development, regardless of the

current assessment of potential

contamination, in accordance with applicable

regulatory requirements.


MoT continues to assess all properties,

required for project development, for

potential site contamination prior to

property acquisition. Where

contamination is identified, MoT is

taking the necessary measures to

ensure that such contamination is

managed in compliance with the

Environmental Management Act.

1.9 Prepare and implement an Operational

Environmental Management Plan, prior to

operation and maintenance activities. Provide

the operational EMP to relevant reviewing

and regulatory agencies, for review and

Pre-

construction

Contractor

X The OEMP will be developed as part of

Phase 2 project works prior to the start

of operation of the Project.

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comment, at least 30 calendar days prior to

the onset of operation and maintenance

activities.

1.10 At a minimum, review the Wildlife and Habitat

Management Plan and modify if required,

three years post-construction and make a

decision regarding the next review date

and/or determine the closure date for the

plan(s). The method for review, modification,

and decision on closure of the plan(s) will be

defined by the applicable regulatory agencies

within the IAERC.

Operations Contractor

X The Wildlife and Habitat Management

Plan will be developed as part of Phase

2 project works.

2.0 Monitoring

2.1 Ensure that environmental monitoring and

reporting for the Project will be conducted,

with respect to the terms and conditions of

the EAC and other regulatory permits,

approvals and authorizations as applicable.

Construction Contractor X

Environmental monitoring of Phase 1

construction related works is currently

taking place and weekly environmental

monitoring reports are made available

to key regulatory agencies and

members of the IAERC.

2.2 Incorporate a monitoring component into all

applicable sub-plans of the construction EMP

developed for the construction phase of the

Project.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

All EMPs developed for Phase 1 works,

include a description of monitoring and

reporting requirements that will be

adhered to.

Phase 2 EMPs, to be developed by the

Phase 2 Contractor and, will also

include a description of monitoring and

reporting protocols to be followed.

2.3 Outline in each of the sub-plans of the

construction EMP:

• Rationale for monitoring;

• Parameters to be monitored;

• Monitoring program details; and

• Required follow-up actions.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Included in Phase 1 EMPs developed

to date and will be included in Phase 2

EMPs to be developed by the Phase 2

Contractor.

2.4 The Owner will engage an Environmental

Monitor for the construction phases of the


Environmental monitors have been

engaged, by contractors conducting

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Project to undertake environmental

monitoring activities and oversee

implementation of each of component plans

of the EMP developed for the Project. The

Environmental Monitor will monitor, evaluate,

and report to the owner on construction

activities and the effectiveness of the

environmental management strategies and

mitigation measures, with respect to the

terms and conditions of the Application and

other regulatory Permits, Approvals and

Authorizations that may apply. The Monitor

will be responsible for making on-site

decisions and taking on-site action to

avoid/respond to potential environmental

effects which could include temporary stop

work orders if necessary.

Phase 1 works. The results of

environmental monitoring are reported

weekly to MoT and made available to

key regulatory agencies and IAERC

members.

The Phase 2 Contractor will retain

environmental monitors for Phase 2

construction works.

2.5 Implement environmental quality

management program through monitoring,

auditing and reporting activities for the Project

with respect to the terms and conditions of

the EAC and other regulatory permits,

approvals and authorizations.


MoT is conducting both regularly

scheduled and random quality audits of

Project works to ensure consistency

with MoT BMPs for highway

construction and operation, contractual

obligations and the terms and

conditions of all permits and approvals.

3.0 Incident Management

3.1 Respond to environmental incidents,

including spill incidents in accordance with

the Emergency Response Plan to minimize

effects and risks to the general public, on-site

workers and the environment.


The Emergency Response Plan has

been renamed as the Spills and Waste

Management Plan, and is included as a

sub-plan for Phase 1 EMPs.

3.2 Include protocols, consistent with the BC Spill

Reporting Regulation, for reporting spills to

appropriate emergency response authorities,

including;

• The Provincial Emergency Program, in

the case of any spills of reportable

deleterious substances into waters

frequented by fish, regardless of the

amount of the spill; and

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Such protocols are included in the

Spills and Waste Management Plan

which is a sub-plan of all Phase 1

EMPs.

Similar protocols will be included in

Phase 2 EMPs to be developed by the

Phase 2 Contractor.

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• To adjacent property owners and

occupiers, including local government,

where utilities cross the highway and

there is a potential for an incident to

extend beyond the Project boundaries.

3.3 Train all field Project personnel regarding

implementation of the Construction and

Hazardous Waste Management and Spill

Management and Emergency Response

Plans.


Training of field personnel involved in

Phase 1 construction is complete.

Training of field personnel involved in

Phase 2 construction will be initiated

prior to Phase 2 works.

3.4 Incorporate relevant municipal contacts into

the emergency contacts for the Construction

and Hazardous Waste Management and Spill

Management and Emergency Response

Plans prepared for construction of the Project.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Completed for Phase 1 construction.

Such information will also be included

in Phase 2 EMPs prepared by the

Phase 2 Contractor..

3.5 Follow applicable MOT standard

specifications and Canadian Council of

Ministers of Environment codes and

procedures if temporary fuel storage/fuelling

facilities are required during construction.

Where there is a difference in standards, the

most stringent measure for environmental

protection will take precedence.


For Phase 1 construction, all fuelling is

completed using mobile units and no

fuel storage facilities are required.

4.0 Community Consultation

4.1 Consult with local governments, stakeholders

and the public during all stages of Project

development.

Pre-

construction/

Construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

On-going communications with the

community and stakeholders continued

to take place. The process of

establishing a Community Liaison

Committee (CLC) was started. The

CLC is to discuss construction-related

activities and any associated effects,

and facilitate two-way communication

between community representatives

and the SFPR Project team during the

construction period.

4.2 Conduct community open houses and Pre- MoT, X

Open houses and other opportunities

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information sessions during the design review

stage to obtain input on design refinements,

during the preliminary and final design review

stages.

construction Contractor for stakeholder input on project design

will be provided for during Phase 2.

4.3 Provide regular public information updates on

the progress of construction, the schedule,

and upcoming milestones.

Construction MoT,

Contractor

X

Project updates are available to the

general public and stakeholders

through the project website at

http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/gateway/.

Additional information on project

implementation is available through the

project information line at (604) 775-

0471 or [email protected].

4.4 Consult with the Corporation of Delta (CoD)

and the City of Surrey (CoS) during all stages

of project development and construction.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

MoT and Phase 1 contractors have,

and continue to, meet regularly with

CoS and CoD during Phase 1

construction. The Phase 2 Contractor

will continue these meetings for Phase

2 works.

4.5 Provide updated media information materials,

as part of the Project commitment to making

project information available to the public.


Project updates are available to the

general public and stakeholders

through the project website at

http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/gateway/.

Additional information on project

implementation is available through the

project information line at (604) 775-

0471 or [email protected].

4.6 Track project enquiries and responses. All phases Contractor X

MoT continues to track project related

enquiries and responses.

4.7 Discuss potential economic opportunities

generated by the Project with participating

First Nations throughout the Post-EA

Certification, Design and Construction

Phases of the Project.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT is working with participating First

Nations to identify and undertake

Project related activities that provide

economic development benefits to First

Nations.

4.8 Obtain input from participating First Nations to

identify appropriate measures to mitigate

potential project related impacts on their

previously identified interests in relation to

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

MoT continues to work with

participating First Nations in advancing

fisheries mitigation and compensation

projects.

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fisheries and habitat matters.

5.0 Stormwater Management

5.1 Ensure that the design, construction and

maintenance of stormwater management

infrastructure for the Project takes an

integrated approach to stormwater

management and contributes to maintaining,

or improving, drainage and water quality

conditions directly adjacent to the corridor.


Temporary stormwater management

infrastructure is being advanced as a

part of Phase 1 works. The Phase 2

Contractor will undertake design and

construction of integrated stormwater

management infrastructure.

5.2 Design, construct and maintain stormwater

management infrastructure, such that it meets

the performance objectives outlined in the

Stormwater Management Plan Outline (July,

2007) and the Application. Monitoring of the

infrastructure will be undertaken to confirm

performance objectives are met or, if

necessary, additional steps are taken to

ensure performance objectives are achieved.


The Phase 2 Contractor will design and

construct the integrated stormwater

management infrastructure, which

meets the performance objectives

outlined in the Stormwater

Management Plan Outline (July, 2007).

5.3

Consult with municipalities adjacent to the

new construction area such that the approach

to the management of stormwater and

drainage design is complementary to, and

can be integrated with, adjacent municipal

stormwater infrastructure.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

The Phase 2 Contractor will consult

with municipalities on the design,

construction and operation of integrated

stormwater management infrastructure

for Phase 2 planning and construction.

5.4 Provide final designs for stormwater

management infrastructure to relevant First

Nations and reviewing and regulatory

agencies for review and comment at least 30

calendar days prior to relevant construction

activities in order to verify that the proposed

infrastructure achieves agreed upon

performance measures identified in the

Stormwater Management Plan Outline (July

2007).

Pre-

construction

Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will provide

final stormwater management

infrastructure designs for review of, by

relevant First Nations and reviewing

and regulatory agencies during Phase 2

planning.

5.5 Drain stormwater and road runoff away from

red- and blue-listed plant communities and do

not construct integrated stormwater

management infrastructure in such habitat

Constructio

n, Operation

Contractor X

The Phase 2 Contractor will consider

the locations of red- and blue-listed

plant communities when directing

stormwater and road runoff during

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areas. Phase 2 construction and operation.

5.6 Obtain input from participating First Nations

regarding mitigation measures outlined in the

stormwater and drainage plan and effective

integration of those measures into the design

and operation of the Project.

Pre-

construction

Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will provide the

opportunity for review of stormwater

management infrastructure by

interested First Nations during Phase 2

planning.

6.0 Agriculture

6.1 Consult with the Agricultural Land

Commission (ALC), Ministry of Agriculture

and Lands (MAL), Delta Farmers’ Institute

(DFI), individual farm owners and the CoD,

through all future stages of Project

development, construction and operation, to

ensure impacts to agricultural lands and

operations are minimized where possible and

appropriately addressed where impacts are

unavoidable.

All phases MoT,

Contractor

X MoT has, and continues to, work

closely with the ALC, MAL, DFI, and

CoD during all stages of project

development.

6.2 Obtain ALC approvals regarding areas within

the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) required

for the project, prior to construction.

Pre-

construction

MoT,

Contractor

X ALC approval (Application #0-38351)

was awarded on December 3, 2008.

6.3 Develop and implement an Agricultural

Mitigation Plan as outlined in the Application

that identifies potential impacts to agriculture

as a result of project construction activities

and measures for avoiding and addressing

such impacts where possible. The scope will

include those measures outlined in the

Application and the Agricultural Enhancement

Strategy (April 2008), including but not limited

to mitigation measures focused on:

• Road access;

• Drainage and irrigation;

• Utilities; and

• Maintaining the agricultural land base.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X The Agricultural Mitigation Plan was

submitted to the ALC, as part of the

application for approval, on September

30, 2008.

6.4 Finalize and implement specific agricultural

enhancement initiatives, including but not

Pre-

construction,

MoT X Agricultural enhancement initiatives, as

outlined in Agricultural Enhancement

Strategy (April 2008) were included in

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limited to, compensation mechanisms

focused on improving road access and

drainage and irrigation, as part of the

application process to the ALC and summarily

as part of the Agricultural Enhancement

Strategy (April 2008).

Construction

the ALC Application (#0-38351). Work

is currently underway on advancing

specific mitigation initiatives including

an irrigation enhancement project and

improvements to the local road network

to facilitate improved access for

agricultural operations.

6.5 Retain the services of a Professional

Agrologist to:

• Liase with the owner, contractor and

farmer(s);

• Oversee a consultation and dispute

resolution process for individual farmers

affected by the Project; and

• Oversee monitoring and effectiveness of

measures proposed to address impacts

to agriculture during design, construction

and operation.

All phases MoT X

MoT continues to retain a Professional

Agrologist. The Professional Agrologist

continues to liase with farmers and

contractors undertaking work on

agricultural land, and provide advice to

the project team in order to avoid

and/or mitigate potential impacts to

agriculture.

6.6 Avoid, to the extent possible, using

agricultural lands outside of the Right-Of-Way

(ROW), for staging areas. For all agricultural

lands that are required for use as staging

areas, implement construction BMPs (as

noted in the Agriculture Mitigation Plan in the

EMP) to manage potential construction

related effects and restore lands to pre-

construction condition, or better agricultural

capability, upon completion of project works.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

MoT and contractors undertaking

Phase 1 works have minimized the use

of agricultural lands for staging areas,

where possible. Applicable BMPs are

identified in an Agriculture Mitigation

Plan that is designed to avoid or

minimize impacts associated with

project related activities on agricultural

land.

6.7 Consult with individual farm owners, as well

as MAL, ALC, CoD, DFI and other

stakeholders, to identify potential impacts to

agricultural operations and infrastructure and

ensure that such impacts are avoided,

mitigated for, or appropriately addressed

during future stages of design and

construction of the Project. The scope of

potential impacts to farm operations includes,

but is not limited to:

• Agricultural drainage;

• Utilities;

Pre-

construction,

Construction

MoT,

Contractor

X MoT has, and continues to, consult with

individual farm owners and the DFI on

project related works in order to ensure

that potential effects on agriculture are

addressed. Continued consultation

with MAL, CoD, and ALC occurs via

regular meetings of the IAERC.

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• Road Access; and

• Pollinators.

6.8 Undertake reasonable measure to facilitate

the consolidation of parcels of isolated

agricultural lands, to promote continued

agricultural use of such lands.

All phases MoT X MoT is committed to looking for

opportunities to consolidate isolated

parcels of agricultural land once

project-related land requirements are

finalized.

6.9 Undertake reasonable measures to minimize

potential loss of ALR lands, including existing

farm(s) by:

• Refining the Project footprint where

feasible; and

• Optimizing use of existing ROW.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X MoT has worked to minimize impacts to

agricultural land and individual land

owners by refining pre-load design and

minimizing the potential losses of ALR

land.

7.0 Air Quality

7.1 Ensure that the construction works and

operations for the Project are conducted in

compliance with environmental permits and

approvals and that all reasonable measures

are taken to address project-related effects

on air quality.

Construction,

Operation

Contractor X

Air quality management plans,

developed and implemented for all

Phase 1 works undertaken to date,

include measures to avoid or minimize

project-related effects on air quality.

Air quality management plans for

Phase 2 construction and the

operational phase of the Project will be

developed after a Phase 2 Contractor is

selected.

7.2 Develop and implement an Air Quality and

Dust Control Plan for the construction phase

of the project. The plan will:

• Include an air quality monitoring program

with thresholds, which if exceeded, will

trigger the implementation of additional

mitigation and corrective measures;

• Commit to the best available, known and

effective, measures for mitigating

construction related air emissions,

including diesel particulate matter (PM),

as identified by relevant regulatory

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

Air quality management plans,

developed and implemented for all

Phase 1 works undertaken to date,

include measures to avoid or minimize

project-related effects on air quality.

Air quality management plans for

Phase 2 construction and the

operational phase of the Project will be

developed after a Phase 2 Contractor is

selected.

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agencies. This would include, where

practical, the use of diesel oxidation

catalysts (DOCs) or diesel particulate

filters (DPFs) on all on-road and off-road

project equipment in combination with

use of a B20 biodiesel blend;

• Include an anti-idling policy for

construction equipment and other

vehicles associated with construction

related activities;

• Commit to fugitive dust minimization

strategies (e.g., wheel wash and

sweeping), and dust suppression

techniques (e.g. watering) on roads; and

• Identify site specific considerations,

where applicable, such as proximity to

sensitive environmental or human

receptors.

7.3 Provide the Air Quality and Dust Control Plan

to Metro Vancouver, Environment Canada

(EC), Ministry of Environment (MoE),

Transport Canada, Health Canada (HC) and

other relevant agencies for review and

comment at least 30 calendar days prior to

relevant construction activities.

Pre-

construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

An Air Quality and Dust Control Plan

has been completed and has

undergone review and comment

through the IAERC. Review of Phase 2

plans will take place after a Phase 2

Contractor is selected and prior to the

start of Phase 2 works.

7.4 Avoid burning as a means for disposing of

land clearing debris.


Project related EMPs for both Phase 1

and Phase 2 construction work prohibit

open burning as a means of disposing

of land clearing debris.

8.0 Traffic Management

8.1 Ensure that the design of the Project is

integrated with local road networks, and that

construction of the proposed project includes

measures for avoiding or minimizing impacts

to local road networks

MoT,

Contractor

X

Traffic management plans have been

developed to address traffic

management during Phase 1 works.

Traffic management considerations

related to design and integration with

existing and proposed infrastructure,

will take place during Phase 2 of the

Project.

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8.2 Prepare and implement a Traffic

Management Plan in co-ordination with CoS

and CoD to address construction related

traffic conditions.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

Traffic management plans, for Phase 1

works, have been developed in

consultation with CoD and CoS.

8.3 Consult with the CoD, CoS, MoT district

office, and other stakeholders to design and

construct project infrastructure so that it is

effectively integrated with existing and

planned local road networks.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

Traffic management considerations

related to design and integration with

existing and proposed infrastructure,


Project.

9.0 Noise and Vibration

9.1 Ensure that potential noise impacts

associated with the project are considered

and mitigation provided for during design,

construction and operation of the project.

All phases Contractor

X

Potential noise and vibration impacts,

associated with Phase 1 works, are

being addressed through the Noise and

Vibration Management Plans found in

the Phase 1 EMPs.

The Phase 2 Contractor will develop

similar plans to address potential noise

and vibration effects associated with

Phase 2 construction and operation.

9.2 Prepare and implement a Noise and Vibration

Management Plan for the construction phase

of the Project that will include specific

mitigation measures, and locations where

they will be applied to address construction

related noise.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

Potential noise and vibration impacts,

associated with Phase 1 works, are

being addressed through the Noise and

Vibration Management Plans found in

the Phase 1 EMPs.


similar plans to address potential noise

and vibration effects associated with

Phase 2 construction and operation.

9.3 Prepare a noise complaint protocol as part of

the CEMP Noise and Vibration Management

Plan to respond in a timely manner to

concerns and complaints raised by residents

and take reasonable actions to reduce the

Project-related construction noise in question.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

MoT receives and addresses inquiries

on project-related noise and vibration

through the Gateway information line

for Phase 1 construction.

Phase 2 noise and vibration inquires

will be managed by the Phase 2

Contractor.

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9.4 Provide the construction Noise and Vibration

Management Plan to the CoS, CoD and other

stakeholders for review and comment 30

calendar days prior to the onset of relevant

construction activities.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Noise and Vibration Management

Plans, for Phase 1 works, have been

developed and provided for review and

comment to reviewing agencies on the

IAERC, which include CoS, CoD, and

other key stakeholders.

A Phase 2 Noise and Vibration

Management Plan will be prepared, and

circulated for review and comment to

IAERC members after a Phase 2

Contractor is selected.

9.5 Design and construct mitigation measures to

address potential operational noise impacts

on residential areas as part of the project

according to the MoT Noise Policy (1993).

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will design and

construct mitigation measures to

address potential operational noise

impacts during Phase 2 planning and

construction.

9.6 Conduct noise monitoring at the baseline

sites during the first year after construction is

complete to assess the effectiveness of

mitigation measures, with a commitment to

further mitigation if necessary, technically

feasible and practical.

Operation Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will conduct

post construction noise monitoring for a

minimum one year period once the

Project is in operation.

9.7 Consult with the CoD and CoS to look for

opportunities to use tree planting and

landscaping to mitigate potential visual, noise

and air quality impacts.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will consult

with CoS and CoD on detailed design

considerations including tree planting

and landscaping.

9.8 Participate in meetings with affected

communities and residents to address site-

specific noise issues in the event that late

evening or night time construction works

prove necessary in the vicinity of residential

areas.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

No night time works, that might impact

residential developments, have been

required.

9.9 Perform pre-condition surveys to document

existing state of buildings and facilities in the

vicinity of SFPR construction activities as per

standard geotechnical BMPs. This will form

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Pre-construction surveys have been

undertaken for Phase 1 works. Post-

construction surveys will be undertaken

once Phase 1 construction is complete

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the baseline conditions, against which post-

construction condition surveys will be carried

out to assess any vibration impacts to

buildings and facilities as a result of Project

construction.

in late 2009.

Similar pre and post construction

surveys will be done by the Phase 2

Contractor as part of Phase 2.

9.10 Monitor ground vibrations, as per standard

geotechnical BMPs, adjacent to buildings to

confirm that vibration levels are within ranges

expected to avoid construction-related

vibration.


MoT has conducted baseline vibration

monitoring as part of the pre-condition

survey. High-risk locations have been

revisited during construction activities to

confirm no adverse vibration levels.

10.0 Contaminated Sites and Property Acquisition

10.1 Ensure that potential site contamination is

investigated, and managed in compliance

with the Contaminated Sites Regulation

(Environmental Management Act), during all

stages of project development including

property acquisition, design and construction

Contractor X

Properties required for the construction

of the South Fraser Perimeter Road

underwent a Limited Phase 1 –

Environmental Site Assessment (ESA),

and were ranked according to their

contamination risk as follows:

• Tier 1: Potential for

contamination is high. Additional

investigation is to be undertaken prior

to property acquisition and

development.

• Tier 2: Contamination could

from existing or past operations and

additional investigation may be required

prior to property acquisition and

development

• Tier 3: Very limited potential for

soil contamination. Additional

investigation prior to property

acquisition not likely required.

10.2 Assess all Tier 1 and Tier 2 properties

required for the ROW for potential

contamination prior to construction and take

steps, as required, to investigate and address

site contamination that may exist.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT continues to assess all properties,

prior to acquisition, and undertakes the

level of investigation necessary to

ensure that the extent and nature of

potential contamination is sufficient to

facilitate appropriate management of

any contamination that is detected.

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Of the tiered sites identified as

warranting further assessments; thirty-

six sites were located in Delta and 158

sites were located in Surrey. The

results of the investigations indicated

that contamination (soil and/or

groundwater) is present at 50 of the

investigated sites. Contamination at

these sites will be managed in

accordance with the Contaminated

Sites Regulation (Environmental Management Act).

10.3 Manage any contaminated groundwater

encountered in accordance with the

requirements of the Environmental Management Act and associated regulations.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT has, and continues to, investigate

all properties required for the Project as

part of the property acquisition process,

to ensure that management of

potentially contaminated sites, during

design, construction and operation, is in

compliance with the Contaminated

Sites Regulation (Environmental Management Act).

10.4 Undertake risk assessment and remediation

activities, as required, and manage potential

contamination in compliance with the

provincial Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulation.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

All measures taken by the Project to

manage known site contamination are

planned and implemented with direction

from an Approved Environmental

Professional to ensure compliance with

the provincial Environmental Management Act and Contaminated

Sites Regulation.

10.5 Should contaminated groundwater be

identified along the route, include measures

to control/mitigate the potential for impacts to

surface water in future stormwater design.

All phases MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT will share information, regarding

site contamination, with contractors to

ensure that known contamination is

taken into account during design,

construction, operation and

maintenance activities.

10.6 Notify MoE of potential migration of

contaminants from known or identified Tier 1

off-corridor properties of concern discovered

during supplementary investigations or

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

As required under the EMA, MoT or its

contractors will inform MoE of any

contamination during the course of site

investigations that is found, to be

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Project-related activities and use information

to manage and mitigate contaminated sites

issues prior to construction.

migrating off-of site.

10.7 As part of the CEMP, the Contaminated Sites

Management, Construction and Hazardous

Waste Management and Spill Management

and Emergency Response Plans, develop

and implement a protocol for identifying and

managing contaminated and potentially

contaminated materials during the

construction phase of the Project.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

A Contaminated Sites Management

Plan, Hazardous Waste Management

Plan and Spill Management and

Emergency Response Plan, are

included as sub-plans to all Phase 1

EMPs that have been developed.

Such sub-plans will also be included as

part of the Phase 2 EMPs to be

developed by the Phase 2 Contractor

11.0 Fisheries

11.1 Ensure that all works and activities

associated with the construction, operation

and maintenance of the project are conducted

in compliance with the Fisheries Act. This

includes implementing mitigation measures

and best management practices to ensure

that the project does not cause any

unauthorized harmful alteration, disruption or

destruction of fish habitat, that the project

does not cause any harm or mortality to fish,

and that the project does not cause or result

in the deposit of a deleterious substance of

any type, including sediment, into a

watercourse that is frequented by fish.


Phase 1 project works are being

conducted in accordance with the terms

and conditions of all relevant permits

and approvals, and includes a Fisheries Act Authorization for Phase 1 works.

11.2 Obtain an authorization under subsection

35(2) of the Fisheries Act for any unavoidable

harmful alteration, disruption of destruction of

fish habitat prior to relevant construction

works or activities


A Fisheries Act Authorization has been

received for Phase 1 works undertaken

thus far. Where additional Phase 1

works are being considered,

amendments to this Authorization are

applied for and received prior to those

works occurring.

A Phase 2 Fisheries Act Authorization

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will be applied for once final design and

construction plans are completed.

11.3 Develop and construct fish habitat

compensation measures that offset all project

impacts to fish habitat. These fish habitat

compensation measures will be constructed

by the proponent as directed by Fisheries and

Oceans Canada and in accordance with any

s. 35(2) Fisheries Act authorizations.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

Fisheries compensation projects have

been identified as part of the application

for the Phase 1 Fisheries Act Authorization.

As of June 2010, 3 fisheries

compensation sites have been

completed (Alex Fraser and Manson

Canal tidal wetlands, and 80th

Street

Riparian Restoration) for a total of

approximately 5,700 m2 of aquatic and

8,000 m2 riparian habitat. 2 other sites

are currently underway (Crescent

Slough riparian planting and 2 of 3

proposed salmonid rearing ponds on

East Bon Accord Creek). Plans are still

being finalized for potential initiation of

several other compensation sites for

the summer/fall of 2010.

11.4 Implement appropriate measures to

adequately mitigate the effects of the creation

of impervious surfaces on volume of surface

runoff, rate of runoff, and water quality.

These will meet performance targets

established in the Stormwater Management

Plan Outline (July, 2007) for the project.

Pre-

construction,

construction,

operation

Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will design and

construct the integrated stormwater

management infrastructure to meet

performance objectives outlined in the

Stormwater Management Plan Outline

(July, 2007), that relate to surface

runoff.

11.5 Establish and maintain riparian setback areas

from drainage channels and watercourses in

accordance with regulatory requirements

Pre-

construction,

construction,

Operation

Contractor X

Setback areas are indicated in all

completed applications for federal and

provincial permits and approvals for

Phase 1 works.

11.6 Take all reasonable measures to prevent

substances that may be harmful to fish from

entering the aquatic environment at the

construction sites in the proximity to fish and

aquatic habitat, paying particular attention to

discharges of suspended sediments,

construction waste, handling of uncured

concrete and other deleterious substances.


Measures for preventing the

introduction of deleterious substances

to the aquatic environment and

fisheries habitat During Phase 1 works

are identified in the Phase 1 EMPs.

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11.7 Construct bridges for watercourse crosses in

the vicinity of Delta Ravines (i.e. Norum ,

McAdam, Collings, Nelson View and

Gunderson Creeks), as shown in plans

attached to the Application (Technical Volume

1) and over a minimum 450 m portion of the

Fraser Heights Wetlands, using the design

and the construction methods outlined in the

draft Fraser Heights Wetlands Bridge

Preliminary Design Report.

Pre-

construction,

construction

Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will implement

design and construction of watercourse

crossings during Phase 2 of the project.

11.8 Obtain input from the Musqueam Indian Band

and other participating First Nations to identify

appropriate measures to mitigate potential

project related impacts on the identified

interests of the Musqueam Band in relation to

fisheries and habitat matters. Identify

potential opportunities for mutually agreeable

opportunities to assist in advancing the

fisheries interests of the Musqueam Indian

Band or other participating First Nations.

All phases MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT has, and continues to, work with

First Nations with an interest in the

Project in advancing fisheries mitigation

and compensation projects.

11.9 Review with the applicable regulatory

agencies, including but not limited to DFO

and MOE, proposals for compensation

habitat, including opportunities for habitat to

be constructed in advance of other Project

construction (i.e. “habitat banking”), to

determine the ratio of habitat types and to

which drainage compensation will apply.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Habitat compensation proposals to

address impacts of Phase 1 works have

been made available for review by

DFO, MoE and other reviewing

agencies on the IAERC. Currently,

there is no excess residual habitat that

can be banked and used to offset the

effects of future (Phase 2) project

works.

11.10 Follow BMPs in the construction of all new

ditches and stormwater watercourses.


Design and construction of integrated

stormwater management infrastructure,


Project.

11.11 Retain maintenance responsibility for

compensation sites within the Project limits.

For sites constructed in areas outside of the

Operations Contractor X

Maintenance of compensation works

within Project limits will be the

responsibility of the Phase 2

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Project limits, establish site-specific

agreements for access and maintenance with

the relevant stakeholder/landowner.

Contractor. For compensation works

outside the Project limits, MoT will

develop maintenance agreements with

landowners.

12.0 Water Quality

12.1 Ensure that the construction works and

operations for the Project are conducted in

compliance with environmental requirements

and BMPs in order to avoid impacts to water

quality.


The Phase 1 EMPs identify measures

for avoiding or minimizing impacts to

water quality and ensuring compliance

with all relevant permits and approvals.

12.2 Develop and implement a Surface Water

Quality and Sediment Control Plan and

provide the plan for review and comment by

relevant environmental agencies at least 30

calendar days prior to the start of relevant

construction activities.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

The Surface Water Quality and

Sediment Control Plan is a sub-plan to

the Phase 1 EMPs.

Phase 2 EMPs will also include a

Surface Water Quality and Sediment

Control Plan component.

12.3 Sample water from potentially impacted

drinking water wells to assess potential

adverse effects to water quality associated

with during construction and operation

phases of the project. Provide sampling water

quality data to the local health authority for

review and comment.

Construction,

Operation

Contractor

X No drinking water wells will be

potentially affected during Phase 1

works.

Mitigation to address potential effects of

Phase 2 construction on existing

drinking water wells will be undertaken

by the Phase 2 Contractor.

12.4 The Surface Water Quality and Sediment

Control Plan will at a minimum:

• Identify requirements for additional water

quality monitoring prior to and during

construction to ensure preventative and

mitigation measures can be taken as

appropriate, to avoid impacts to water

quality;

• Identify potential water quality

contaminants of concern generated by

construction activities and associated

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X The Surface Water Quality and

Sediment Control Plans, submitted as

sub-plans to Phase 1 EMPs, is

compliant with these requirements.

Such requirements will be adhered to

for EMPs to be developed for Phase 2

construction.

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preventative and mitigative measures;

• Include a BMP maintenance plan to

ensure BMPs implemented are

functioning as designed and corrective

actions are taken when required; and

• Be submitted to the applicable regulatory

agencies at least 30 calendar days prior

to start of construction activities for

review.

13.0 Wildlife and Vegetation

13.1 Ensure that the design, construction, and

operation of the project, avoids where

practical and technically feasible, impacts to

vegetation and wildlife.


• MoT has taken the following

steps to avoid impacts to

vegetation and wildlife during

Phase 1 works: 14 small

mammal and amphibian

salvages completed

• 4 nest surveys (raptors and

songbirds) during breeding

season completed

• Two raptor nest monitoring

plans and associated

monitoring completed.

• Invertebrate monitoring work

plan completed and approved

by MoE, plus first year of

surveys underway.

• Input of terrestrial ecological

information to the design and

construction of four (fisheries)

compensation sites.

• Amphibian monitoring at

vernal pond compensation

sites completed.

• Input to design of SFPR.

• Habitat compensation plan

drafted.

• Attend and contribute to bi-

weekly liaison meetings with

MoE.

The Phase 2 Contractor that will

undertake Phase 2 design and

construction will also look for

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opportunities to avoid and minimize

impacts to vegetation and wildlife.

13.2 Prepare and implement a Wildlife and Habitat

Management Plan to avoid and, where

necessary, mitigate potential impacts to

vegetation, wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Provide the Plan to relevant regulatory and

reviewing agencies for review and comment

at least 30 calendar days prior to relevant

construction activities beginning. The Wildlife

and Habitat Management Plan will include

best practices including but not limited to

those identified in the Application (Table 7.7-

17), draft Wildlife Mitigation Crossing Plan

(April 2007), and Zones of Influence memo

(July 2007) in order to avoid, and where

necessary, mitigate potential effects on

vegetation and wildlife. This plan will also

identify protocols for the survey and salvage

of vegetation and wildlife as appropriate and

required.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X Wildlife and Habitat Management Plans

have been developed, as sub-plans to

EMPs developed for Phase 1

construction works.

For Phase 1 works, protocols and

methodologies for wildlife and

vegetation salvage have been

developed with review and comment

from relevant regulatory agencies.

Such management plans will also be

developed, as part of Phase 2 EMPs, to

avoid and mitigate potential effects to

vegetation and wildlife.

13.3 Develop and implement mitigation measures

to avoid and minimize impacts to wildlife

during construction and operation of the

project including, but not limited to those

measures identified in the Application

(September, 2006), draft Wildlife Mitigation

Crossing Plan (April 2007) and Zones of

Influence Assessment memo (July 2007).

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

The SFPR – Wildlife and Wildlife

Habitat Mitigation Plan (September 18,

2008) has been finalized, and identifies

mitigation that will be integrated into

design and construction of Phase 2

works in order to address potential

effects on wildlife and their habitat.

Wildlife and Habitat Management

Plans, appended to EMPs for the

Project, contain BMPs for addressing

potential project-related effects to

wildlife and habitat.

13.4 During the design phase, the MoT will finalize

its determination of the type and location of

sound barriers to be constructed along the

perimeter of Burns Bog. For the south-

western alignment (adjacent to Crescent

Slough), this design will include the

construction of a solid sound barrier or a

Pre-

construction

MoT,

Contractor

X



2008) identifies areas where wildlife

mitigation is required. Such mitigation

will be advanced, in consultation with

relevant regulatory agencies, during

Phase 2 of the Project.

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barrier that will provide equivalent mitigation.

MoT will ensure on-going consultation with

TC, EC, MoE and other IAERC members as

appropriate, during design regarding the

proposed type and location of sound barriers

to be installed around Burns Bog

13.5 Consult with the MoE and the Canadian

Wildlife Service (CWS) of Environment

Canada, to identify suitable compensation,

including but not limited to that identified in

the Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan

and Habitat Compensation Plan (February,

2007), to address residual effects on

vegetation and wildlife as a result of the

Project.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

MoT is discussing the need for project–

related wildlife compensation with

relevant regulatory agencies. Potential

wildlife requirements will not be

finalized until after final design of the

Project is completed.

13.6 Work with reviewing and regulatory agencies

to develop and implement a comprehensive

and long term Mitigation Monitoring Plan

(MMP), based on the Vegetation and Wildlife

Mitigation Monitoring Strategy (April 2007), to

monitor the effectiveness of proposed

mitigation measures in addressing Project-

related effects on vegetation and wildlife,

including species at risk.

Data collection and monitoring in support of

the implementation of the MMP will begin

prior to construction and continue for a period

of time, to be determined with relevant

regulatory agencies, during operation.

Information collected in relation to the MMP

will be used to guide detailed planning of

mitigation, assess the effectiveness of such

mitigation, and determine where additional

measures may be required.

The MMP will include scientifically defensible

thresholds or performance measures to

facilitate the evaluation of the effectiveness of

mitigation.

All phases Contractor

X

MoT has completed workplans, in

consultation with MOE and CWS, to

guide the implementation of the MMP.

Workplans completed in 2008/2009

include:

• Water-Associated Birds – Greater Sandhill Crane Work Plan, 9 July 2008; and

• Raptors - Barn Owl Work Plan,

14 April 2008.

• Barn owl, at-risk vegetation,

sandhill crane (2008) and

breeding bird MMP annual

summary reports completed.

• 2009 (and some 2010) MMP

monitoring for barn owl, at-risk

vegetation, breeding birds,

sandhill crane, red-legged frog

and Pacific water shrew

completed.

• Breeding bird and at-risk

vegetation MMP work plans

completed.

• Summary presentations to

IAERC for barn owl, at-risk

vegetation and breeding bird

MMP work.

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• Presentations to Lower

Mainland naturalists groups on

MMP work.

13.7 Undertake site-specific vegetation surveys in

accordance with the regionally supported

Protocols for Rare Plants Surveys, to identify

the presence and distribution of red- and

blue-listed plants species prior to final design

and construction. Provide information on the

presence and distribution of such plants

species to MoE for review and use the

information to guide final design and

construction to avoid or mitigate impacts to

these species.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

MoT has undertaken rare plant surveys

prior to Phase 1 construction. Where

rare plants have been identified, their

presence and location has been

provided to MoE. Where potential

project related effects may occur, MoT

is receiving direction from MoE on how

to avoid or mitigate such effects.

13.8 Avoid direct impacts to sensitive red and blue

listed plant communities where possible and

adhere to construction exclusion windows

determined by regulators.


MoT is working closely with MoE

regarding how to avoid or mitigate

effects, associated with Phase 1 works

to red and blue listed plant

communities. The Phase 2 Contractor

will continue working with MoE to

address potential effects associated

with Phase 2 works, on such plant

communities.

13.9 Develop a plan for salvaging plants and

seeds, for review by MoE, where impacts to

red- and blue-listed plant species cannot be

avoided, for replanting off-alignment.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

MoT is receiving advice from MoE

where there are requirements for

salvaging red- or blue-listed plants.

One rare plant relocate was completed

in 2009.

13.10 Make all reasonable efforts to avoid impacts

to confirmed streambank lupine habitat and

confirmed stream bank lupine seed banks in

the project corridor, as identified in

consultation with the Streambank Lupine

Recovery Team, during design construction

and operation of the Project. Where impacts

to such areas cannot be avoided, work with


The current alignment and design of

SFPR continues to avoid areas where

streambank lupine populations are

known to occur.

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the Ministry of Environment and the

Streambank Lupine Recovery Team to

identify and carry out appropriate mitigation

measures including, but not limited to, the

stockpiling of soil containing streambank

lupine seeds.

13.11 Undertake pre-construction bird nest surveys

and restrict clearing during the breeding

season. Pre-construction bird nest surveys

will include, but not necessarily be limited to

the following:

• Conduct pre-construction raptor, heron or

any listed species nest and roost tree

surveys, consistent with applicable

BMPs, to determine presence of

active/inactive raptor and heron nests in

the corridor and work scheduling with

respect to the nest locations and

applicable timing restrictions.

• Prepare pre-construction bird nest survey

protocols should works include clearing

of vegetation during the general bird

breeding time period as determined by

MOE.

• Conduct pre-construction bird nest

surveys to the satisfaction of the MOE

should the Contractor intend to seek

approval from the MOE for vegetation

clearing within the bird breeding time

period (defined by MOE) in any year

during the Contract Period.

Pre-

construction

Contractor

X

MoT continues to undertake bird nest

surveys prior to Phase 1construction.

The Songbird Nest Survey Protocol and

the Raptor Nest Management Protocol

has been developed in consultation

with MOE to guide the management of

active nests that may be encountered

during construction.

13.12 Consult with MoE on the development and

implementation of an Invasive Species

Management Plan to address potential effects

of the project related to the spread of invasive

plant and aquatic wildlife species within the

project corridor.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X Invasive Species Management Plans

have been developed in consultation

with MOE and are included as sub-

plans of Phase 1 EMPs.

Invasive Species Management Plans

will also be developed as part of the

development of EMPS for Phase 2

construction.

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13.13 Include large mammal crossings adjacent to

the perimeter of Burns Bog. The final number

and location of wildlife crossings will be

identified in the Wildlife Mitigation Crossing

Plan, which will be finalized in consultation

with MoE and EC.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X



2008) has been finalized, and identifies

mitigation that will be integrated into

design and construction of Phase 2

works in order to address potential

effects on wildlife and their habitat.

13.14 Follow the design criteria outlined in the MOT

Manual of Aesthetic Design Practice and the

MOT Landscape Policy and Design

Standards that form the landscape and site

restoration design criteria for the Project.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X

The Phase 2 Contractor will undertake

detailed design considerations including

landscaping and site restoration. Such

work will be guided by MoT best

practices and standard specification

with respect to design standards.

13.15 Use data collected through the MOT

administered Wildlife Accident Reporting

System to identify areas of increased wildlife

collisions and to monitor direct effects on

wildlife.

Operations Contractor X

Monitoring of wildlife accident

occurrences will be initiated after Phase

2 construction is completed.

13.16 Identify the location of sensitive wildlife

habitats, including but not limited to habitat for

species at risk, red and blue listed plant

communities and high biodiversity habitats,

on detailed design drawings in order to avoid

or minimize potential effects to these areas.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

MoT has considered sensitive

environmental features in the

development of Phase 1 pre-load

designs and, where possible, avoided

impacts to such areas. MoT has also

provided mapping, illustrating sensitive

environmental features that require

protection during construction.

A similar approach will be undertaken,

by the Phase 2 Contractor, during

Phase 2 of the Project.

14.0 Species at Risk

14.1 Ensure that all reasonable measures are

taken to mitigate effects on listed wildlife

species and their critical habitat and that

potential effects that could occur are

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor,

MoT

X

MoT has consulted with relevant

provincial or federal reviewing

agencies, as required, in determining

reasonable measures for addressing

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July 2010 Page C-27

monitored. All measures to mitigate against

effects to these species will be taken in a

manner that is consistent with applicable

recovery strategy and actions plans.

potential effects on listed wildlife

species and their habitat.

14.2 Undertake a salvage program for Pacific

water shrew from, at a minimum, high and

moderate-rated habitat adjacent to the SFPR.

Other areas potentially requiring salvage will

include lower-rated habitat, connected to

higher-rated habitat, and will be determined in

consultation with MoE and the PWS

Recovery Team.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X MoT has undertaken PWS salvage as

required for moderate and high rated

habitat associated with Phase 1 works.

Additional salvages will be undertaken

as required during the Phase 2 works

MOE has provided advice to MOT on

the salvage program to ensure

consistency with best practices

identified by the Recovery Team.

14.3 Consult with MoE regarding the mitigation of

potential effects on Pacific water shrew and

take all practical steps to apply the most

recent Pacific water shrew best management

practices to address potential effects

including identifying additional opportunities

to avoid direct effects to areas, designated as

critical habitat by the PWS Recovery Team,

during design, construction and operation.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

Contractor X MoT continues to follow advice from

MOE with respect to the application of

the most recent BMPs for addressing

potential effects to PWS and their

habitat.

14.4 Consult with MOE to develop a mitigation and

compensation strategy for Pacific water

shrew, where opportunities are available,

based on habitat quality and connectivity to

surrounding habitat. Undertake sampling

program, where required, to determine the

presence and distribution of Pacific water

shrew to support detailed design of mitigation.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT has undertaken sampling to

determine PWS presence and

distribution during Phase 1 works.

Additional sampling will also occur, in

other areas of the alignment, during

Phase 2 works.

Fisheries habitat concepts will, where

possible, also provide habitat values for

PWS and other wildlife. As such, MoT

is working with MoE to assess the need

for compensation to address residual

impacts to PWS habitat associated with

the Project.

14.5 Detailed design of wildlife crossing mitigation

for southern red-backed vole (RBV) will be

conducted assuming the presence of RBV in

Pre-

construction

Contractor

X The SFPR – Wildlife and Wildlife


2008) identifies mitigation, including

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high and moderate rated habitat identified in

the EA. Monitoring of the use of wildlife

crossing structures will include provisions for

assessing the use of such structures by RBV.

wildlife crossings, that will be integrated

into design and construction of Phase 2

works.

14.6 Undertake a review of local museum

specimens to confirm the distribution of Sorex rowheri within the Lower Fraser Valley.

Where possible, use findings to support

detailed design of mitigation.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

This review was completed and the

findings presented to MoE on

November 21, 2007.

14.7 Use information obtained through the

Mitigation Monitoring Plan to support detailed

planning of mitigation to address potential

noise, visual and collision effects of the

project on barn owl. Undertake long term

monitoring of the effectiveness of such

mitigation as part of the implementation of the

Mitigation Monitoring Plan.


Baseline data collected through the

MMP will be made available to the

Phase 2 Contractor to guide detailed

planning and construction during Phase

2 of the Project.

14.8 Use information obtained through the

Mitigation Monitoring Plan to support detailed

planning of mitigation, including pre-

construction salvage where appropriate, to

address potential effects of the project,

including those related to collision and

changes in hydrology, on red-legged frog and

western toad. Undertake long term monitoring

of the effectiveness of such mitigation as part

of the implementation of the Mitigation

Monitoring Plan.


Baseline data collected through the

MMP will be made available to the

Phase 2 Contractor to guide detailed

planning and construction during Phase

2 of the Project.

14.9 Consult with MOE to plan and undertake at

least one pre-construction, one construction

and two operational inventories of at-risk

aquatic insects in habitat known to or

suspected of supporting such species and

potentially affected by the project, including

but not necessarily limited to the Fraser

Heights Wetland, to confirm the findings of

the environmental assessment and to monitor

potential impacts of the project on aquatic

insects.


MoT has developed a methodology, in

consultation with MoE, to guide at-risk

aquatic insect surveys as requested.

The invertebrate monitoring work plan

was completed; and the first year of

surveys were completed as of June

2010.

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14.10 Consult with the Canadian Wildlife Service to

develop and implement a Mitigation

Monitoring Plan to monitor and assess the

effectiveness of measures proposed to avoid

or mitigate potential effects on Sandhill

Crane. The Plan will identify:

• species habitat requirements;

• existing conditions in the project area;

• potential project related effects and

mitigation;

• core indicators for assessing the

effectiveness of mitigation; and

• proposed study methodology and data

interpretation and reporting protocols.

Pre-

construction,

Construction

MOT X

MoT finalized the workplan that guides

Sandhill Crane mitigation monitoring

activities, in consultation with CWS

(Water-Associated Birds – Greater Sandhill Crane Work Plan, 9 July

2008).

Workplan activities implemented over

the past year include: satellite telemetry

studies and intensive habitat

assessments. Reporting out on the

findings of field work done to date has

been completed and submitted to CWS.

This document has also been made

available to the IAERC for review and

comment.

15.0 Burns Bog

15.1 Avoid potentially significant impacts to

hydrological and ecological values associated

with Burns Bog (i.e., alignment refinements to

avoid ecological and hydrological values,

development of hydrological mitigation that

meet the hydrologic objectives identified).

All phases MOT,

Contractor

X MoT continues to work in consultation

with Metro Vancouver, Corporation of

Delta, Environment Canada, Ministry of

the Environment and Transport Canada

to finalize mitigation measures to be

integrated into the SFPR project so that

potential effects to hydrological and

ecological values in Burns Bog can be

avoided or mitigated.

During the past year significant

progress has been achieved in

implementing the Hydrology Workplan

(December 2008). A report

summarizing the status of

implementationof the Hydrology

Workplan has been developed and

submitted to Transport Canada, as

required under this terms of reference

of the project’s federal approval.

15.2 Consult with the MV, CoD, MoE, EC, and the

Burns Bog Management Planning Committee

(BBMPC) and Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP)

to ensure design, construction and operation


Over the past year, MoT has continued

to work extensively with MV, CoD,

MoE, EC, the BBMPC and SAP to

ensure that development of the SFPR

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of the Project complements long term

management objectives established for the

Burns Bog Ecological Conservation Area.

compliments efforts underway to

implement the long term management

plan for the BBECA. MoT has made

significant contributions to new tools for

managing drainage in and around

Burns Bog through the development of

a water balance model for this area of

south-west Delta. MoT is also

advancing conceptual designs for

drainage infrastructure that will help to

better manage hydrology adjacent to

the Bog and address impacts

associated with historical

developments.

15.3 Consult with the reviewing agencies to

finalize construction and post-construction

monitoring requirements related to Burns Bog

including, but not limited to, those identified in

the Vegetation and Wildlife Mitigation

Monitoring Strategy (April 2007). Monitoring

requirements with respect to Burns Bog will

include but not be limited to those relating to:

air quality, water quality, water levels, red-

listed plant communities, and wildlife.

Constructio

n, Operation

Contractor X

MoT has developed, and is

implementing, a number of monitoring

programs, as part of the Burns Bog

Mitigation Monitoring Plan, that have

been designed to assess the

effectiveness of mitigation measures

identified in the Burns Bog Hydrology

Workplan to avoid potential effects to

Burns Bog during construction and

operation of the SFPR project.

Monitoring programs that are underway

adjacent to mitigation hydrology

infrastructure includes: hydrogeology

(water level); water chemistry (pH); flow

monitoring in water courses adjacent to

SFPR; and vegetation monitoring.

Monitoring of hydrology mitigation

infrastructure, to confirm performance

objectives are being met, will be

initiated after construction of such

infrastructure is completed.

15.4 Share environmental data from Burns Bog

collected as part of the development of the

SFPR project, with agencies responsible for

the management of the Burns Bog Ecological

Conservancy Area in order to support the

implementation of the long term management

All phases Contractor X MoT has shared any new information

collected as part of project planning,

with MV and CoD, to facilitate

implementation of the long term

management plan for the BBECA. MoT

and its contractors will continue to

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plan for the Bog. share new information as it is collected.

15.5 Design, construct and operate hydrology

mitigation infrastructure, to mitigate potential

effects of the project on the hydrology of

Burns Bog, in a way that meets the following

performance objectives:

• Site specific solutions – The design,

construction and operation of hydrology

mitigation will be based on, and take into

account, site specific conditions.

• Compatibility between highway water

management and bog water

management – Providing for active water

level controls in the Bog that are

independent of SFPR-related water

management.

• Prevention of mineral migration into the

Bog – Where indicated, providing a low

permeability barrier between the SFPR

highway ditch and the lagg ponds/ditches

by: using material to construct the berm

that supports appropriate vegetation on

the berm and prevents the introduction of

mineral material into the Bog; and

maintaining hydraulic gradients so that

Type 1 bog waters flow toward the

highway at all times.

• Resilience – Providing a design that is

sufficiently robust to maintain and

actively manage water levels under

average and extreme conditions and if

Bog conditions change.

• Highway and mitigation construction

does not preclude future restoration of

Burns Bog – Providing flexibility of design

that allows, for example, for future water

control structures that allow for rising of

water level as part of future bog

restoration.

• Holistic design – Hydrology mitigation

concepts are designed in way that

ensures they will be compatible with, and

All phases MoT X A report summarizing the status of

implementation of the Hydrology

Workplan has been developed and

submitted to Transport Canada, as

required under this terms of reference

of the project’s federal approval.

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help achieve multiple, mitigation

requirements.

As the design of hydrology mitigation is

advanced, it will be documented in a

Hydrology Work Plan. This document will be

finalized prior to commencement of pre-load

activities around Burns Bog.

15.6 Pre-load activities around Burns Bog,

including areas north of the Highway 99

interchange and west of Nordel Way, will not

commence until TC (and other decision-

making authorities as required) has reviewed

and is satisfied with the final Hydrology Work

Plan and the status of the hydrology

mitigation design.

Pre-

construction

MoT X TC and other reviewing agencies

provided review and comment during

the development of the Hydrology

Workplan prior to it being finalized.

15.7 Provide opportunities for the active

involvement of agencies responsible for the

management of the Burns Bog Ecological

Conservancy Area, and the Scientific

Advisory Panel (SAP), in the design,

construction and operation of project related

works adjacent to Burns Bog including but not

limited to those proposed as mitigation for

potential project related effects.

All phases MoT,

Contractor

X MoT has, and will continue to, meet

with MV, CoD and members of the

SAP to obtain input on the design and

construction of SFPR, proposed

mitigation concepts and monitoring

programs.

15.8 Consult with MV, CoD, EC and MoE on the

development of a water balance model and a

drainage model to support the design,

construction and operation of hydrology

mitigation infrastructure adjacent to Burns

Bog and support implementation of the Burns

Bog Ecological Conservancy Area

Management Plan.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X MoT has, and continues to work closely

MV, CoD and other IAERC members,

on the development of a water model

and drainage design concepts. The

water balance model, in addition to

facilitating the design of SFPR related

drainage infrastructure, will provide a

planning tool that can be used to

support long term restoration planning

for the BBECA.

15.9 Finalize an Air Quality Management Plan, in

consultation with TC, EC and other IAERC

members as appropriate, prior to

commencing pre-loading activities around

Burns Bog. This document will identify all

Pre-

construction

MoT,

Contractor

X This document was finalized in

December 2008 and is being

implemented. The plan will be updated

once details regarding Phase 2

construction and operational phases of

the Project are known.

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technically and economically feasible

mitigation measures to be implemented to

prevent generation and transmission of dust

during the pre-load and construction phases

of the project.

MoT is providing monthly monitoring

reports to TC, and IAERC members,

that describe mitigation applied and air

quality conditions adjacent to the

Project site.

MoT will meet with TC and EC in the

summer of 2009 to review the status of

implementation of the plan and identify

any changes in mitigation or monitoring

strategies that may be required.

15.10 Collect a minimum of 4 months of baseline

dust fall monitoring between June and

September 2008. Following the collection of

this information, the MOT will meet with TC

and EC to discuss the baseline monitoring

information collected and the approach for

continued data collection, prior to the

commencement of pre-loading activities

around Burns Bog (i.e., north of the Highway

99 interchange and west of Nordel Way).

Pre-

construction

MoT X Data collection was completed in

October 2008 and results provided to

TC and EC for review. Based on

comments from TC and EC additional

data was obtained to complete a pre-

construction baseline for dust fall, and

dust fall data continues to be collected

and assessed.

15.11 Work co-operatively with the Tsawwassen

First Nation to maintain appropriate access

for TFN members to Burns Bog to facilitate

TFN’s harvesting rights pursuant to the

Tsawwassen Final Agreement

All phases MoT,

Contractor

X MoT continues to work collaboratively

with the Tsawwassen First Nation to

ensure appropriate access for TFN

members to Burns Bog is maintained in

order to facilitate TFN’s harvesting

rights pursuant to the Tsawwassen

Final Agreement.

15.12 Ensure that the development and operation of

stormwater management infrastructure does

not compromise the ability to achieve

hydrology mitigation objectives adjacent to

Burns Bog

All phases MoT,

Contractor

X Final design of stormwater

management infrastructure, which will

take place during Phase 2 works, will

be done in consultation with key

stakeholders and will consider

hydrology mitigation objectives, as well

as long term restoration objectives for

the BBECA.

15.13 Implement the monitoring and follow-up Operation Contractor, X

Implementation of monitoring and follow

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activities identified in the Screening

document, for a period of five years after the

project has commenced operation, to ensure

the effectiveness of mitigation measures

related to aerial deposition, hydrology, and

Sandhill crane in the vicinity of Burns Bog.

MoT up activities associated with Burns Bog

has been initiated and will continue as

required by federal and provincial

regulatory agencies.

16.0 Archaeology


operation of the Project is advanced in a way

that avoids, or minimizes potential impacts to

known archaeological sites, including the

Nottingham Farm, St. Mungo and the

Glenrose Cannery sites, as well as other sites

that may be encountered during project

planning and development.


The Phase 2 Contractor will advance

the Project in a way that reduces

potential impacts to known

archaeological sites in Phase 2

planning and construction.

16.2 Work with participating First Nations who

have identified related interests within the

context of the ongoing environmental review

process and the BC Archaeology Branch

regarding investigation of unsurveyed areas

within the Project area assessed as having

archaeological potential at an appropriate

level for an archaeological impact

assessment and develop mitigation measures

consistent with the BC Archaeological Impact

Assessment Guidelines.

Pre-

construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT has, and will continue to, involve

participating First Nations in

archaeological investigations of Project

areas identified as having

archaeological potential, in a mutually

agreed manner, and ensure the BC

Archaeology Branch is kept apprised of

ongoing results.

16.3 Obtain a valid Heritage Conservation Act Section 14 Heritage Inspection Permit with

adequate provisions to address requirements

for investigations and potential impacts to

previously unrecorded archaeological sites

should they arise. Immediately report

previously undocumented archaeological

sites that come to light during the construction

phase of the Project to the BC Archaeology

Branch and participating First Nations.

Pre-

construction

,

Constructio

n

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT has obtained, and currently

maintains, a valid Heritage Inspection

Permit for ongoing investigations and

Phase 1 works. The Phase 2

Contractor will obtain a similar permit to

address archaeological requirements

for Phase 2 planning and construction.

16.4 Include required edits and revisions to the

Application in the final Heritage Conservation Pre-

construction

MoT X

The SFPR Archaeological Impact

Assessment Heritage Conservation Act

Permit 2004-052; Kwantlen Heritage

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Act Permit report. Investigation Permit 4-18; Stό:lō

Heritage Investigation Permit 2004-10

draft report was submitted May 2010.

16.5 Work with the Musqueam Indian Band and

other interested First Nations in developing a

mutually acceptable Site Management Plan

(SMP) for the Glenrose / St. Mungo area, to

encourage the preservation of archaeological

deposits through the protection and

management of archaeological and heritage

resources during planning, design,

construction and operation phases of the

SFPR project.

The Plan will include, but not be limited to:

• a summary of existing information

(archaeology and oral history);

• summary of existing site conditions;

• site management objectives (short,

medium and long term); and

• site management strategies

(preconstruction, construction, post-

construction phases).

Pre-

construction

MoT

X

MoT has, and will continue to, work with

the Musqueam Indian Band and other

interested First Nations in the

development of an SMP.

16.6 Develop and implement an archaeological

mitigation program focused on intact

archaeological deposits that includes

systematic data recovery (excavation) and

archaeological monitoring for the St. Mungo

and Glenrose Cannery Sites. Develop

methodology and sample size with input from

the Archaeology Branch and First Nations.

Obtain Heritage Conservation Act Section 14

Heritage Investigation Permits and Section 12

Alteration Permits prior to mitigation and/or

alteration of known archaeological sites.

Pre-

construction

,

Constructio

n

Contractor X


and implement an archaeological

mitigation program for the St. Mungo

and Glenrose Cannery Sites during

Phase 2 planning and construction.

The Archaeological Impacts and

Mitigation Strategy – St. Mungo and

Glenrose Cannery Report prepared by

MoT outlines the objectives from which

this program will be developed.


other interested First Nations in establishing a

Pre-

construction

MoT,

Contractor

X

As a result of working with the

Musqueam Indian Band and other

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final design for the SFPR segment in the

Glenrose / St. Mungo area focused on

minimizing potential project related impacts

on identified archaeological resources.

interested First Nations, MoT has

refined the reference concept design for

this segment.

The Phase 2 Contractor will work with

the Musqueam Indian Band and

interested First Nations to develop final

design.


other interested First Nations to further

explore options/opportunities to establish

appropriate First Nation recognition and/or

interpretation measures in relation to the

Glenrose / St. Mungo sites.

All phases MoT X

MoT has, and will continue to, work with

Musqueam Indian Band and other

interested First Nations in this respect.

16.9 Undertake appropriate archaeological site

impact mitigation measures, including

construction monitoring and systematic data

recovery (i.e., an archaeological excavation),

at the St. Mungo and Glenrose Cannery

archaeological sites and support these

measures with field programs that involve the

Musqueam Indian Band and other interested

First Nations as appropriate. The proposed

mitigation strategy will be based on an

archaeological site management plan for the

St. Mungo, Wet Site and Glenrose Cannery

archaeological sites currently under

development in conjunction with

representatives of the Musqueam Indian

Band.

All phases MoT,

Contractor

X

The Archaeological Impacts and

Mitigation Strategy – St. Mungo and

Glenrose Cannery Report presents the

proposed strategy developed for the St.

Mungo and Glenrose Cannery Sites.

The Phase 2 Contractor will undertake

the appropriate mitigation measures

identified in the aforementioned report

during Phase 2 planning and

construction.

16.10 Report the discovery of previously

undocumented archaeological sites that may

come to light during the construction phase of

the SFPR project to the British Columbia

Archaeology Branch and interested First

Nations. Engage an archaeologist to

investigate and assess such sites under the

terms and conditions of a Heritage

Conservation Act permit.


MoT has reported all undocumented

archaeological sites identified during

ongoing investigations to the

Archaeology Branch and interested

First Nations.

16.11 Provide opportunities for members of the All phases MoT, X

MoT has provided opportunities for

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Musqueam Indian Band and other interested

First Nations to participate in field programs

supporting the implementation of

archaeological site mitigation measures.

Contractor interested First Nations to participate in

archaeology field programs during

ongoing investigations.

16.12 Notify and invite First Nations to participate in

specified archaeological work that is to occur

at identified archaeological sites within their

respective asserted traditional territories.

X

MoT continues to consult with

interested First Nations with respect to

how they would like to participate in

project related archaeology field

programs.

17.0 Heritage


operation of the proposed project is advanced

in a way that avoids, or minimizes potential

impacts to heritage buildings

All phases Mot,

Contractor

X

MoT is working with CoD and CoS to

address issues related to potential

project-related impacts on heritage

buildings.

17.2 Consult with the Delta Heritage Advisory

Commission and the Surrey Heritage

Committee to define heritage interests and

work with the Delta Museum and Archive to

develop a photo record and inventory of

potentially affected heritage houses.

Pre-

Constructio

n,

Constructio

n

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT has supported the development of

a photo record and inventory of

potentially affected heritage houses in

Delta.

17.3 Prior to construction undertake pre-condition

surveys with respect to heritage buildings, as

further described in commitment 9.7.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X

Pre-construction surveys of heritage

buildings are continuing throughout

Phase 1 activities

17.4 Avoid, where practical and technically

feasible, direct impacts to heritage buildings.


MoT is working with CoD and CoS to

address issues related to potential

project-related impacts on heritage

buildings.

18.0 Navigable Waters

18.1 Obtain regulatory approval related to

crossings of designated Navigable Waters

pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection

Act (NWPA), including but not necessarily

limited to, McAdam Creek, Collings Creek,

Manson Canal, and Crescent Slough, prior to

commencement of works.

Pre-

Constructio

n

MoT,

Contractor

X

MoT has consulted the Navigable

Water Protection Division of Transport

Canada to confirm NWPA permit

requirements as part of Phase 1

construction.

The Phase 2 Contractor will be

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responsible for ensuring the NWPA

requirements of Phase 2 construction

are addressed during project planning

and construction.

19.0 Socio-Economic

19.1 Mitigate potential Project-related

visual/lighting impacts through use of

screening, fencing and landscaping in

consultation with local government. Use

dark-sky compliant lighting for the Project.

Pre-

construction

,

Constructio

n

Contractor

X The Phase 2 Contractor will address

visual and lighting requirements, in

consultation with key stakeholders,

during Phase 2 of the Project.

19.2 Manage potential impacts to emergency

response services by:

• Ensuring emergency response plans

(including a Spill Response Management

and Emergency Response Plan) are in

place during the construction phase of

the Project, and updated annually, at a

minimum;

• Consulting first responders in Traffic

Management Plan development; and

• Consulting with local fire departments to

ensure adequate access.

Pre-

construction

,

Constructio

n

Contractor X

The Phase 2 Contractor will address

emergency response considerations

during Phase 2 planning and

construction.

20.0 Rail

20.1 Avoid or minimize potential impacts from

Project works and activities to rail corridors.



responsible for considering and

addressing potential impacts to rail

corridors during Phase 2 planning and

construction as well as during

operation.

20.2 Notify Transport Canada of project works as

required under the Notice of Railway Works Regulations.

Notify the public and affected stakeholders in

accordance with the Railway Safety Act.



responsible for complying with all

regulatory requirements associated with

the Project.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

20.3 Comply with Canadian transportation

standards and regulations as well as the

design specifications of the respective railway

with regard to vertical and horizontal railroad

clearance of new or upgraded infrastructure.

Pre-

construction

Contractor X


responsible for complying with all

regulatory requirements associated with

the Project.

20.4 Minimize railroad closures during

construction.

Constructio

n

Contractor X


responsible for working with the

operators of rail services in the SFPR

corridor and minimizing railroad

closures.

ALC Agricultural Land Commission EC Environment Canada

ALR Agricultural Land Reserve EMP Environmental Management Plan

Application Environmental Assessment Application ERP Emergency Response Plan

BBMPC Burns Bog Management Planning

Committee

MV Metro Vancouver

BMP Best Management Practices HC Health Canada

CoD Corporation of Delta MAL Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

CoS City of Surrey MoE Ministry of Environment

CWS Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment

Canada

MoT Ministry of Transportation

DFI Delta Farmers’ Institute PM Particulate Matter

DFO Fisheries and Oceans Canada ROW Right-Of-Way

EAC Environmental Assessment Certificate SAP Scientific Advisory Panel (of the BBMPC)

ALC Agricultural Land Commission EC Environment Canada

ALR Agricultural Land Reserve EMP Environmental Management Plan

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