I Caniiai Erwravnegd A9ence ca,cdevieAsr,aitAgeicy devduaai &ranemailate101 —167 Lombard Avenue 167, avenue Lombard, bureau DlWn’*eg. Manloba 2S 016 Winripeg Manicta) Raa OTD

October 25,2011 CEAA File No.: 4974! MPO1 1-043MC File No.: 5538.00

Mr. Bruce WebbManitoba ConservationEnvironmentai StewardshIp Division123 Main Street, SuIte 160Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

Dear Mr. Webb

SUBJECT: Salt Lake Water Control — AM. of Strathclair, MBR.M. of Strathclair

I am responding to the letter of September 15,2011 from Tracey Braun, Drectrn,Environmental Assessment and Licensing Branch, Manitoba ConservatIon to DanMcNauqhton, Director, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency)regarding Ue project identified above.

I have undertaken a survey of federal departments with respect to determining Interest in theproject noted above. I can cant imi that the project information provided has been distributedo all tederal departments wilh a potential interest. Based on the responses to the surveythe application of the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessmentAct(tho Act) by a federalauthority is required for this project. I have enclo5ed copies of the received responses foryour tile.

Transport Canada (TC) has reviewed the project information and determined IS likely aResponsible Authority for this projoct. Based on the infomiatlon provided, the proponent willlikely require an approval under Section 5(2) or 5(3) of the Navigable Wate,s Protection Act(NWPA) and TO will likely require an environmental assessment under Section 5 of the Act.TO requires additional information from the proponent and the proponent Is required tosubmit an application to the Navigable Waters Protection Act(NWPA). Once TC hasreceived the NWPA application and additional information it will be abFe to determine its rtlein the environmental assessment process. ma contact person for TC is Jenn,fer Van doVooren. She can be reached by phone at (204) 963-1140 or by email atJennjfer.Vandevooren@tc.gc.ca. Please see the response from TC attached (or your file.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reviewed the projectproposal and determined the effects at the prolect Will not result in destniction ol lisP.Should fish mortahty occur, a Section 32 Fisheries Act Authorization may berequired. Please see the attached email Iron DFO. The contact for DFO is SherriCifford. She can be reacned by phone at (204) 622-4073 or by email atS he rrle Cifford df0—rn pa .qc ca.

I-IC has indicated ills not a responsible authority (PA) for the project; however HC couldcontribute expert knowledge in the area at human health to an RA if requested. Thecontact person for F-IC is Rick Grabcwecky. He can be reached by emai:Rick.Grabowecky@hc-sc.gc.ca.

Envircnment Canada (EC) has not provided a response yet to the federal review process.You will be infcrrned in writi.ig when EC suDrnits a response to the Agency.

The oroect inforrna:!on was also snared with Aboriginal Affairs and Norihem DevelopmentCanada. No other $edera inlerest in this projeci was received.

Thank you for your effort to ensure coorthnation and close communication betweenprovincial and federal levels of government. If I can be of further assistance, please feel freeto contact me at (204) 984-3233 or by e-mail at: Heather.flynn@ceaa-acee.pc.ca.

Si icerely.

ftkL(Heather FlynnEnvironmentat Assessment Officer

Enc.

cc.: Ms. Stetey Gonn — RM Statclac Ms Shenie Cl’tord — OFOMr. Dn Benoit - AANDC Ms. Moghari Thomson - ECMs. Jennqer Van de Vooren — TC Mr. Rick Grabowecky - Hc

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September 16 2011 CEM FiI• No.: 49141 MP2DI 1443MC Ftl. No. 553100

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SUBJECT: Salt Lake Water Control — RM of Strathcialr, MB3W of Strathciair

FCR RESPONSE DUE: October 14th. 2011

In accerdanca with lnfon,avon.shadng mqufremecds ot The Canada-Manitoba Agreement on Enviconment&Assessment Coopo,aCon (the Agreement), the Environmental Assessment and Licensing Branch, ManitobeConservaon (MC) has provided a copy of tho above-referenced ,oect proposal tar revisyt The pmQosal iscuntnUy bng ccn,idnd by MC, pwwantto The EIVIUTVTWII Act The prvjo pmpo. avaflable for you lodowi*ad frnrn the CEAA Cojlabom&., Web,0e ht/jabcran.eeap.capc*me?toca=a,CA&1. Is located in the MB Pijects folder. Please indicate (by cbecJclng the approptiale box) whether or notyour departuenvagericy:

Reuse Indicato (by chedcing The apoariate box) whethe ar net your depweiWaqicy

1. ha,, oranticipata,, amsponsthiUty t.ior SatIn, 5(1)0? CEM to assess the envWorsrentai effects of theproject O.e. a’s an as).

________Yes

. Noit ye., iridicale trIggw

2. to detmmlne whethe wW,, ourdeparttental mandate, you would be eble to off.$weo&ttadvkato eRespoMIe AuOnily mqtssted (sijbs.ctlon 12(3) ci fl Act): and 1 Ye,

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No

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If yes, please descilbe addiuonai Irdtrmation requimments or ftrw ard a request wIthin 10 days ar makingthe determinaUon:

4. in the absence of a federal mgger, has an interest In the pro4ect ,laled to Its depar!meni mandate, andwok1 like to panidpata ki Ui. provincial revtew çclausa 38(1)0? U,e Agmemeni).

_______Yes

— NoIf yes. please deseribe requested thvoivement La. comments for (ha provincial Guidelines, review of CIS at

Please reoo,d to em aboe question, b OctObr 14,2011. tf you tSpGnSO to any o the above delenninaionss posbvo. please provide the name and flea,,, ofconlact for a departmental sspresottatlv e for the review.Name: Shcrr OcS&.(_.

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Address: %2 M.a c4

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signajre:Akw., £L4LL Date: pA-. 2.’j/f IRe,ponsos and questions can be forwarded to the following:Name: Heather Flynn EmaK. Repthec.FNnnceaa-acee qt.caTel: 204-084-2233 Fax: 204-963-1174

T&ephone: Gaa4fl3rax; ha?- 4fl&

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SUBJECT: Salt Lake Water Control — RM at Stnthclair, MBRM of Strathclair

FOR RESPONSE DUE: October 14th, 2011

In accodanco with irf natlon-&’asinq requirements of the Canada-Manitoba Agreement on Env(,onmentalAssessment Coopemtlo.i (the Agreement), :ba Erijironnental Assernent aid Ucens,g Branch. ManitobaConsematlon MC) has pmvdod a copy of the abovo-rote,encod proiect proposal for review. The proposal iscurrently being considered by MC, pursuant to The Er,vronment Act The project proposal Is available (or you todownload from the CEAA CoilaboraUon Wobsite: httpsJ/coliaboratiog[eaaflpceegc.cp/Hop1e.aspx7Thcnleen-QA&nel. It is located In the MB Projecli folder. Please ndicate (by checking the appropdato box) whether orrot your deparimerwagency;

tease Irdicate (by cteckkg the apopdate box) whethec at not your depaflmenffagenc

I. has, or anticipates, a responsibility under SectIon 5(1) of CEAA to assess the environmental effect, of theproject Os. am an RA).

________Yes________

Noif yes. Indicate tñgger

2. to determIne whether, within your departmental nandate, you would be able to offer ,pecJallst advice to aResponsible Authority if requested (subsectIon 12(3) of the Act); and “ Yea

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3. requIres additional Information to make a determination refer,ed to in a) or b) above.

If yes, please describe addjtional information requirements a foivward a re.iost wlhin 10 days atts’ rnakrg thedejontinstion:

4. n 9’s absence ala fedeT ITigger, has an interest ri the proect related o its doparIrnrtaI rnanate. ar,dwould lke to parlidpate in the prqvinclal review (Clausa 38(l) of the Agreement).

_______Yes

• Nolfyes, please descPbo requested Involvement I.e. comments for ha provincJ C-Lldejines, review of ElS, etc.

Name: i2 :, t RoTh hnujp iAt,

Please reapd to the above quesdors by October 14, 2011. fyoa rspenss to any of the abovedeterminatIons is positive, please provide the name and moans of contact for a departrnentai represer.aUve forthe review.

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Telephone: (.2 9(4 g j i-

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Environmental Heaith ProgramHealthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch510 Lagimodiere BlvdWinnipeg, MB [UI 3Y1

October 13. 2011Outfits MB/SK,2011/12088

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heather FlynnEnvironmental Assessment OfficerPrairie RegionCanadian Environmental Assessment AgencySuite 101, 167 Lombard AveWinnipeg MB R.3B 0T6

Subject: Health Canada’s FCR response regarding the Salt Lake Water Control PrnjectIt M. of Strathelair, MB

Dear Ms. Flynn;

Thank you for your notification letter received on September 26,2011 inquiring about HealthCanada’s role in the environmental assessment of the aforementioned project under the FederalCoordination Rcguiations.

Based on the infonnation provided, Health Canada has determined that it is not a ResponsibleAuthority (RA) under Section 5 of the Canadian Environmentai Assessment Act (the Act) ivithregards to the present scope of the project

In the context of sibsection t2(3) of the Act, Health Canada currently has expeitise in the followingbiophysical areas related to human health that may apply to the prDject:

• Air quality health effects• Contamination of country foods (e.g. fish, wild game, garden produce, berries, ete)• Drinking and recreational water quality• Radiological effects• Elecric and magnetic fields effects• Noise impacts• Human health risk assessment (HIIEA) and risk management

£nt to: hcatherflynnceaa—acee.gc.ca

• Federal air, water, and soil quality guidelines/standards used in HHRAs• Toxicology (multimedia - air water, soil), and• First Nations and Inuit Health

ShouM an RA, or a territorial / provincial authority, identL’ any specific human health cercernswith respect to the aforementioned project, Health Canada would be pleased to provide experseupon request as a Federal Authority, pursuant to subsection 12(3) of the Act or under a territorial /provincial BA process.

Note that Health Canada now r:quires a written request prior to providing any expertise in itspossession. The request should be specific on the nature of the expertise requested, preferablyoutlining targeted pesrions or concerns, md should include the deadline for Henith Canada’sresponse. In order tr assist us and avoid unnecessary delays, it is suggested that project informatiDasuch as the scope of project, the scope of the assessment and the suibject areas and/or portions ofdocuments to be reviewed be provided at the time of the request for advice, if you have not alreadydone so.

Your written request for expertise should be forwarded to the attention of the undersigned.

Sincerely,

NicoLe Laurila onbehaLfofRick Grabowecky, MSRegional Environmental Assessment CoordinatorManitoba - Saskatchewan Regionhealth Canada510 Lagimodiere Elvd.Winnipeg, MB R23 3Y1

cc: Stan Huatiuk, (Health Canada)

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SUBJECT: Salt IAi. Water Control — RM of Strathclalr MBRM of St,athclair

FOR RESPONSE DUE: Octob.r 14th 2011

In acrdancs with khmaton.htiq roqubemen ol the Canada-Manitoba Aton,ont on E,rvironmeni&Assenmeot CoapmUa, (the Agreement), the ErMror,mentul Assessment and Licenebig Bmncth, ManitobaConseivaon (Put) h pr,vidon a copy of the tve-refetenced poloct propo, for rsvew. Th. proposalcurronhty tokig dered by MC, pinrito The EnvftonmontA. The projed prvpofl Is availabje for you todownload han, The CES.A CoIabomUon Webelte: htbsj/mti,.coa-acpepc,caMomn asa4Tocnen-CA&cfl.J1 Ia ta*edInihoMftProjeds folder. Please Indicate (by chocking the apopdato box) vd,ethor or nutyour deparftnonhlagency

Pise indicate (by checr’g the appmprlte box) whether or not your dopaxtnonUagoncy

1. ha,, oranddpate., a reiponaiblilty under Section 5(1) of CEAAto assess the erivIroQ)lental eftects of thepruJe (la. are an Rk). / IF Yes

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2. !odetenTnawhether, within y, dopaflmsrt& mandfl you ‘cAd be able to offer odaIt athice to aRespont4e Mtodty 1 requested (jbseJon 1243) of the Pd) end

_____Ye, _____

Spety as appropriale:

3. roqulros additional Information to make a determination mnod to In a) orb) above. ‘U” Yes

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No

It yes, pase daswte addliloral intn,aI1o rerenients çr forwwd a rscww.t withIn 10 days aftr nalcrg

iz tofrijq5n. fl The atsai,ca o federal l,igg, h, an Interest in the projeci wiated to its departmental mandate, and

wotid liko to participate In the provincial ,tvlaw (CIavae 30(1) of the Agreement).

_______Ye, _______

Nolfyea. please describe requested iivotvonenl i.e. comments for the provincial CuId&ines, review of EIS ett.

Pteaee rospond to the otove qtea$Jons by October 14.2011. I’ yorn nsponao tu any ihe above deten,lnalkn,s &DvejiJeaao ovkio9,onan and nears cf CO’dBCt for a deparin-.antal repsa,ta1lve fQrtho review.Name: UMnkr Vu-d, VJ/rt,n Teleohone: -&3 -mcAddrea_____________ Far

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Wv?? MP- fljM9E.rail:jd[?(r. p2Z.jdp nc&ç9.cSlgnattn: (4Q /&4I 2 øate: (4O1 SO/IRasponsos questions dan be forwarded to II,o following:Maine: H5àfl, fl, Enmil: He&.er.flvnnCcoua-acoenc.aTet 204-004-3233 Far 204-903-7174

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Pnirie and Nonhem Region344 Edmonton StreetWinnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0P6

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency101-167 Lombard AvenueWinnipeg, MB R313 0Th

Our File 6-330October 7,2011 Your File: 49741NP20l (-043

MC File No: 353&O0Atefttiorn Heather Flynn

Subject; Salt Lake — Waler Control Structure, RM of Sinthebir, NhnitnbaFederal Coordination Referral Response

Transport Canada has reviewed the project infonumion provided regarding the water control plans for SaltLake and Ike swmunding an. Based on the imformation provided, the pnjevt s likely to reçáre an approvalunder Section 5(2) or 5(3) of the Nai’igobk Wase,.s Prarechon Act (NWPA) and we will likely require anenvironmental assessment of the project under Section 5 of The Canadian Eni’iron,ncnral Assessment Aci.

Additional information and construction details are required regarding all works on or near navigablewaterways. Specific inrennation regarding the timing of water releases, proposed new water levels andimpacts to navigation are required. The proponent is required to submit applications to Tninsporl CanadasNavigable Water, Pmtection Prognm (NWPP) for all pmpo,ed works affecting navigable waters, even if hework is downstream from a navigable watenvay. For additional infomialion regarding the NWI’A applicationpiocess please call ThO-4954215. Please noec that the NWPP has recently deveiope a new NWPA applicationform; a copy i attached for your reference.

Otce the additional information has been received, Transport Canada will review the proposed project withrespect to the Naiigable Waters Pmtechon Ac: and will be able to conIitm our role in the enviror.meolalasssnient process

Please call meat (204)983-1140 if you have any questions regarding Transport Canadas involvemeiil withthis project.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Van de VoorenEnviror.mental Officer

Phont (204)983-140F, (204) 9S3-S04j en niler,vandrvoorcntc.gc. Ca

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FCR qESPONSE DUE: Octobe 14th, 2011

In ccortance wfth lnformetion.sharing roquiromerits of ho CCIWC6 -Manitoba Ag,,oment on Envmnmc,irnIAssessn,erU Coopwation (the Agrtement). the Environmental Assessment and Licensing ranch, ManitobaCoris,rfltion (MC) has provided a CODY of ths above—referenced project proposal for redew. The proposal iscurrc,nly boing considered by MC. pursuant to The Environment Mt. The project proposal ii available for you todownload from ho CEM Collaboration Wqtsito hit-Uct jr2r,t-Lr; :.:9 :: •I::,jrinr,

Its cctd in te M3 rtt Io1et. Please in by chbcic ‘g the pptcrmle bwc) whetter or notyour departriaq.ncy:

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1. ha,. r anlicIpati, a responsibility under Sciion 51) of CEM to DsseBs the environmental ollocts ormepmjeci (i.e arc an RA).

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2. to dotenhine whelhet. thir’ your departniental mandaN, YOU would be able to offer pecialisl advice toosçnEatle A.JThOFiIy 4 requested (stLed.on 2(3) ci the An) jn

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3. requires additIonal Information to make a determinauon rclorred to in a) or b) abDve.

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Yes

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No

If yes, please doscilbe additional inrorTnaior, requirenients or forward a request within 10 days afler makingthe detern,lnaticn;

4. ri ie atseflc at a fcdral lrtjger, has an In me project reIaed toils dwwrngntal mandate. a,dwould li(e to pafl’cipale in me pnvincel review (Clause 3) 01 the Agmomeni),

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From: Flynn,Heatber [CEAA] [Heather.FIynnceaa-aceegc.ca]Sent: November-09-11 1:30 PMTo: Webb, Bruce (CON); Van de Vooren, JenniferSubject: Salt Lake Water Control Project! comments farm EC (4974)Attachments: FCR-Salt Lake Waler Contro[.pdf

Hi there,

P?ease find attached EC’s FCR response letter for the Sa’t Lake Water Control project.

Jennifer - has TC determined if an EA is required? And, do you want me ID forward the comments to the proponent?

Thanks,

Heather

Heather Flynn, MSc.Environmental Assessment Officer, Prafrie Region I Agente devaluation envlronnmentale, Region des Prairiescanadian Environmental Assessment Agency I Agents canadlenne devaluation environnementaleSuite 101.167 Lombard Ave Winnipeg MO fl3B 0T6 I 167. avenue Lombard. bureau 101 Winnipeg NIB R30 Oreh4IJi et. I lvii r ceaa-ace 5. c.caTecephone relephone 204-9843233Facsimile I TélEcopieur 204-9837174Government of Canada I Gouvernement du Canada

From: Thomscn,Meghan [Wpq]Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 9:24 AMTo: Fiynn,Heather [CEM]Subject: 4974 EC FCR Response Letter (2011-11-09)

Hello,I have attached Environment Canada’s comments for the above mentioned project.<cFCR-SaJt Lake Water Control,pdf”Thank you,

Meghan Thomson

Environmental Assessment Intern I Staglaire devaluation environnementalEnvironmental Protection Operations I Activités de protection de lenvironnementEnvironment Canada Environnement CanadaPrairie and Norihern Region Region des prairies et du nord123 Main Street 123 rue Main, pièce ISOWinnipeg MB R3C 4W2Meghan.thomson2@ec.gc.caTéléphone 204-984-3316Télécopieur 204-984-3316Gouvernement du CanadaSite Web c.ec.gc.ca

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From; Fynn.Heather tCEAt) HeaIher.Flynn@ceaa-acee.gcca]Sent: November-09-11 2:30 PMTo: Sratnc{air, RN. Webb, Bruce RON)Subject: Salt Lake Water Control Project: Environment Canada Comments (4974 201 1-11-09)Attachments: 4974 EC FCR Response Letter (2011-11-09)pdf (2)pdf

Goad afterroon.

Please find attached a letter from Environment Canada, with comments for you pertaining to the Salt Lake Water Controlproject.

If you have ny cuesUons abat tne comments please consult with Envirormert Canaca cirecily.

If you have any questions related to the environmental process feel free to contact me directly.

<<4974 EC FCR Response Letter (2011-I 1-09).pdf (2).pdi>>

Regards.

Heather

Heather Flynn, MSc.FnvfrOnnienaI Assessment Officer. Prairie Region I Agene dvaiuation ec,,onnn’enta. 9égon des Pn,sCanadian En.ironmenial Assessirent Ageity I Agence cann.enne o&,aluabon enironnenenialeSuite lOt 167 lombard Ave WIw’rileg MB R38 OTS I 157. avenue Lombard. bureau 101 Winneg MD P36 0T6

Teiephone I Téléphone 204984-3233Facslmlie Téiétopieur 204-983-7174Government of Canada I Gouvernement du Canada

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Ms. -feather FlynnEnvironmental Assessment OfficerPrairie RegionCanacian Env:rcr.n,en,aI AssessTer AgencySJte 101. 61 Lornard AveWinnipeg MB R38 0T6

Dear Ms. lyrn

Fir: SALT LAKE WATER CONTROL

Environment Canada (EC) has reviewed the Hydrological Assessment for Flood Control Planning and

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) prepared by Bob Sheedy for the above proposed project. EC is

not a Responsible Authority (RA) under the Canadian Enviro,,me,,tal Assessme,,t Act (CEA4) because’

a) EC :5 rot a pop.Dnert of tt’e troject and s not conduc:ing any act or :r;rg that cornm:ts the

cieparlment to carryirg out the project n who e or in part;

b) EC is rot making or autnor zirg any form of Daymert or other f.nanc’al assistance to tie

crc:orert for is pu,Dose of enab. ng the pro ect to be carr ed cut fl whole or in art;

C) SC does not administer any lanas irwolvea in enabling the project to be carried cut a whole Sr in

part; andd) CC does not issue a permit, license, grant an approval or take any action far the purpose of

enabling the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

EC is prepared to provide specialist advice or expert information or knowledge on the proposal as per

subsection 12(3) of the CEAA with a focus on federal statutes, regulations, policy, and associated

p:uoram cor:errs as celinea by ECs raidste. At th:s Ume EC I-as the tel owig !o’r comments

Mqm tory BirdsThe secLon i:ed Incact on WidflIe Corcljsions. page 20 ci he EIA states but. Al t’ree lakes are an

‘pcrtant area for r-igra:o;y walerlowl ac snoe rcs The Myratory aqris Ccusve,li,cn Act MSCA)

protects migratory birds and their eggs and nests. EC would like to remind the proponent that the clearing

of any vegetation or construction in areas where migratory birds may be nesting should be planned

outside the May I to JuLy 31 time period. If clearing or construction must take place within this timeframe,

the proponent must lire a qualified avian biologist or naturalist to survey the rea and confirm that no

active nests are present. If nests are found or indicated nests then they should be provided with a

pecies suitabLe butler until the young have fledged.

o n,occnent sbouI also he enndez that he deposit of C::. ci wastes, or or] otrer suhst-aizes tiat

Ire narrnful to migratory ciros in any area frequentec by m1grarcry birds s prohhted.

f2JScecies al RiskThe saction entitLed Impact on Wildlife (Mammalian), page 17 of the LIA, states that, “Na rare of

endangered mammals ‘were cbsen,ed, The proponent does not indicate whether or not a species at nsk

survey was conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist. The proponent also fails to mention if a survey for

rare and native vegetation was conducted. EC recommends that a survey for rare and native

vegetation is conducted for the proposed project area by a quallflod biologist. EC requests the

opportunity to review tho sirvoy results and the corresponding proposed mitigations.

Canadki

Environment Canada reminds responsible authorities at their responsibilities under section 79(l) and79(2) of the Species ut Risk A

Every Derson who is required by, or under an Act of ParI;ament to ensure that an assessment ofLbs environmental effects of a pro;ect is conducted must without delay, notify the competentmister or ninisters r. writing of the project fits likely to affect a listed species or its criticaljiab it at.

“The person must identify the adverse effects of the project cn the Sted wildlife scecies and tscrUcal habitat and, if the project is carried out, rust ensure that measures are taken to avoid Cressen those effects and to monitot then. The measures must be taken in a way that is consistent

with any applicab!e recovery st’acegy and acton paris.

‘3) Land and VegetatiogThe section entitled Overview of Proposed Trenching and Maintenance Dev&opmenr, page 29, statesthat, ‘a trench be excavated spanning the distance from the SOUTh end of Center Salt Lake... A serviceroad would be built with part of excess excavation material to create a protective berm along eastern flankat trench”. EC is unclea, as to how much land will be affected by the excavation of the trench and theconstruction of a service road EC does not recognize the necessity of the protective berm along theeastern Flank of the trench. EC requests a descriptIon of the berms purpose as well as informationregardIng when the service road will be used and who is expected to have access to It.EC requests a project description that details, but is not limitod to, the project schedule, theamount of land that will be Impacted by the project, the amount of clearing that will be done, howmuch vegetation will ho removed, the length of the completed trench and access road, thoproximity of any construction activities to water, and the necessary corresponding mitigation.

EC would also like to draw the proponents attention to the section erititted About the 2 Main Maps’, thetwo main maps referenced in this section were not included in (he 1-lydrological Impact Study nor theEnvironmental Impact Assessment. EC request the opportunity to revIew the maps described in theabove montloned section.

(4) Water QualityWit respect to constrtctn activt}es ani sedimentation, the proponents remthded of Subsect2on 35(3)c the Fisheries Act that states:

Sutject to subsection (4). no parson snaIl deposit or permit the deposit of a de!e:enoussubstance of any iype in water frequented by fsn or any place under any condions where thedeleterious substance or any other deleterious substance that results from the deposit of ttedeleterious substance may enter any such water.’

Given mat. despite any aporovals that may be issued, there is no authorization for the deposit of mraterialsucn as noted above under the Fishefles Acr. The deposirrig of such substances wou:d be flcsntraventicn of the general prohibihon, Therefore, given fwther that subsection 78(6) of the Fisheries Actaso indicates that:

“No person shall be conv,cted of an offense under this Act if the person establishes that thepersona) exercised al due diligence to prevent the commission of the offense...”,

Ft would be prudent for the Responsible Authority to ensure the proponent demonstrates that allreasonable measures to prevent the deposit of deleterious substances are being exercised. As such, it ‘Srecommended that the proponent document and demonstrate the dynamic apptication of best practicabletechnology, including mitigation technology and the use of best management practices for the proposedconstruction.

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EC ooks ‘c.waro to ccntir:ed aiaoaue anD co-ocera on w th respect to this Prcect. EC may asc. ha’e3iroraI qLes:!crs ard reczr.meratcns upon rec&pt or re above recuestec nfcrraici.

yc nave ary quesrons. pease cal \legnan Tftmson at (204) 954 336 or me at (3061 783-6401.

Siricerey.

\..Lynne Ounnett-AbboitA/Senior Environmental Assessment CoordinatorEnvironment CanadaRegina, SKFax: (306) 780-6466Phone: (306) 780-6401L yn ne. 0 uinnett-Abbott(ec g. Ca

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