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Public Consultation Report 1 CGL4703-CGP-PR-RP-001

April 30, 2013

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Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project Public Consultation Report 1 Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Project Background ............................................................................................1 1.2 Document Purpose .............................................................................................1

2.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION OBJECTIVES ................................................................................ 3

3.0 OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ............................................................................. 5

4.0 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH SUMMARY ........................................................ 7

5.0 INCORPORATING FEEDBACK INTO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ......................... 15

6.0 FUTURE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES ................................................................. 23

Contents Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 4-1: Community Engagement Outreach Activities ......................................................... 7 Table 5-1: Summary of Project-specific Concerns ................................................................. 15

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project Public Consultation Report 1

Section 1 Introduction

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (Coastal GasLink) has been advancing the development of the proposed Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project (Project) since Project announcement in June 2012. Public engagement started immediately following the announcement of the proposed Project. The first Public Consultation Report describes the activities and outcomes of Coastal GasLink’s public engagement to date.

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

Coastal GasLink is proposing to construct and operate a natural gas pipeline from the area near the community of Groundbirch (about 40 km west of Dawson Creek, British Columbia (BC)) to the proposed LNG Canada Development Inc. (LNG Canada) liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility (LNG Canada export facility) near Kitimat, BC.

The proposed Project involves:

the construction of approximately 650 km of 48 inch (NPS 48) (1,219 mm) diameter pipeline

the construction and operation of:

metering facilities at the receipt and delivery points

one compressor station with provisions for up to five additional compressor station sites to allow for future expansion

The Project will have an initial capacity of about 1.7 billion cubic feet (bcf)/day (48 million cubic metres (mmcm/d)) with the potential for expansion up to about 5 bcf/d (142 mmcm/d). The expansion scenarios do not involve the construction of additional pipeline; only the number and locations of potential future compressor stations would change.

Coastal GasLink is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada).

1.2 DOCUMENT PURPOSE

Coastal GasLink is required to submit a Public Consultation Report within 30 days of the close of the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) public comment period on the draft Application Information Requirements (draft AIR). This reporting requirement is outlined in the Section 11 Order issued by the BC EAO on March 8, 2013. This Public Consultation Report is a summary of the consultation activities from June 2012 to April 10, 2013, as outlined in the Public Consultation Plan

Section 1 Introduction

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submitted to the BC EAO on March 13, 2013. As required under Section 19.1 of the Section 11 Order, this Public Consultation Report:

summarizes:

consultations with the public that Coastal GasLink has carried out in relation to the proposed Project

information, questions and comments received from the public, within the scope of the environmental assessment, and how those were resolved

provides next steps for public consultation activities


Section 2 Public Consultation Objectives


2.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the Coastal GasLink Public Consultation Plan is to ensure that all affected or interested stakeholders have been informed of the proposed Project and have an opportunity to provide input and comment on it. This is achieved by implementing the objectives of the Public Consultation Plan: a. Identify potentially interested stakeholders and the nature of their interests. b. Provide timely, honest and accurate information to allow for informed,

effective and meaningful engagement with the public. c. Provide information about the need for the proposed Project, the process of

approvals, construction practices and potential effects. d. Ensure that stakeholders have information on how to be involved in the

regulatory process (i.e., BC EAO, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and BC Oil and Gas Commission); particularly the steps of developing the draft AIR.

e. Ensure that all communication materials and platforms are consistent, straightforward and easy to understand.

f. Ensure that there is a variety of means for stakeholders to get involved in the consultation process.

g. Ensure that stakeholder issues and concerns are gathered, understood and integrated into the design and execution of the proposed Project, as appropriate, including the environmental assessment.

h. Ensure that stakeholders are aware of how their input has shaped or affected the design of the Project.


Section 3 Overview of Public Consultation


3.0 OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

By the end of 2012, Coastal GasLink had met face to face with elected local government officials from 15 communities, communicated details of the proposed Project to local residents and community media, and met with hundreds of potentially affected landowners. Early 2013 saw meetings with business and economic development officials and interactions with local community members at BC EAO open houses to further identify issues and interests and ensure they are captured in the draft AIR. Fifty stakeholder interviews (local governments, economic development organizations, emergency services and community groups) were also conducted to support both the Coastal GasLink environmental assessment to be presented in the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate and community engagement planning.

The input received to date has been shared across the project teams and is being incorporated into project plans, including identification of the Valued Components, which are included in the draft AIR for the proposed Project. Overall, this period of engagement achieved the following from early and ongoing engagement activity:

communicated details of the proposed Project, such as the purpose and need for the proposed Project, the regulatory review and approval process, TransCanada’s pipeline integrity programs, and opportunities for stakeholder input and community benefits

gathered stakeholder input and incorporated it into project planning, especially regarding routing options

identified issues of concern and expectations for stakeholder involvement in resolving those concerns. The concerns have been logged and have informed the environmental assessment.

demonstrated that Coastal GasLink is planning its proposed Project in a careful and responsive way

introduced Coastal GasLink team members to the people and the communities in the proposed Project area

fulfilled engagement commitments made to local government leaders


Section 4 Community Engagement Outreach Summary


4.0 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH SUMMARY

Table 4-1 provides a summary of community engagement outreach activities and outcomes that occurred from the proposed Project announcement in June 2012 to April 2013. It also demonstrates how each activity and outcome meets the consultation objectives set out in the Public Consultation Plan. All engagement is recorded in Coastal GasLink’s StakeTracker database.

Table 4-1: Community Engagement Outreach Activities

Date Activity Description Outcome to Date

Meets Consultation

Objective Status

June 5, 2012

Open public phone line and email connection

Invited northern residents and other stakeholders to contact Coastal GasLink at any time to ask questions or raise concerns

Received, recorded and responded to about 39 public inquiries through email and 19 through the toll-free phone line

f Continuing

June 5-12, 2012

Initial phone and email contact with local governments

Sent media news release and letter from Coastal GasLink’s President highlighting details of the proposed Project to mayors and Chief Administration Officers, and regional district chairs; followed up with phone calls

Contacted 15 municipalities and four regional districts, set up in-person meetings (see below: June 15 to July 2, 2012)

a,b,c,d,g Complete

June 2012

Initial phone calls to landowners

Verified contact information and introduced the proposed Project

Contacted approximately 700 landowners

a,b,c,d,g Complete

June 12-30, 2012

Community Surveys

Conducted large-sample surveys of key stakeholders (140 interviews) and randomly selected residents (more than 3,000 interviewed) to determine community priorities and concerns, and test awareness of and attitudes toward TransCanada

Improved understanding of community priorities and concerns, including priorities for community partnership

Gained insight on awareness of TransCanada and concerns regarding pipelines. This has helped shape communication materials to better inform residents about safe practices around pipeline design, construction and operations.

f,g Second round contem-plated for summer 2013




Table 4-1: Community Engagement Outreach Activities (cont'd)


Meets Consultation

Objective Status

June 15 to July 2, 2012

Initial face-to-face meetings with local governments

Held one-hour meetings designed to identify local priorities and concerns, introduce Coastal GasLink and answer questions regarding the proposed Project with:

District of Kitimat

City of Terrace

Town of Smithers

District of Houston

Village of Burns Lake

Village of Fraser Lake

District of Fort St. James

District of Vanderhoof

City of Prince George

District of Mackenzie

District of Tumbler Ridge

District of Hudson’s Hope

District of Chetwynd

City of Dawson Creek

City of Fort St. John

Peace River Regional District

Fraser-Fort George Regional District

Bulkley-Nechako Regional District

Kitimat-Stikine Regional District

Met with local government leaders from 15 municipalities and four regional districts

Confirmed that October would be ideal time to present proposed Project update to regional and municipal governments and host public information sessions

Had productive discussions with local officials around the environmental assessment process, potential economic benefits and pipeline safety, helping to frame both the fall information session content and environmental assessment planning

a,b,c,d,g Complete

July 9, 2012

Follow-up letters to local governments

Reported back to municipalities and regional districts on what Coastal GasLink heard during meetings

Demonstrated that Coastal GasLink is listening and incorporating feedback into project plans

h Complete

July 16, 2012

Information package

Mailed cover letter and brochures to local elected officials, business leaders and economic development officers

Provided the stakeholder list (over 340 contacts) with proposed Project and company information to ensure they are informed about proposed Project plans early in the process

b,c Complete






Meets Consultation

Objective Status

July 10, 2012

Landowner information package

Mailed cover letter and three brochures to 719 landowners to explain the proposed Project in more detail and let them know that Coastal GasLink would be following up with face-to-face meetings

Provided proposed Project information to landowners within the conceptual corridor to ensure they are informed of Coastal GasLink’s plans early in the process

b,c Complete

July to October 2012

Landowner in-person meetings

Met with 472 landowners who requested an in-person meeting to get more information about the proposed Project

Responded to questions regarding environmental protection, safety, permitting, agreements, number of pipelines, management of survey crews, the pipeline route, depth and size of pipeline, and increased traffic. All concerns and issues have been registered and ongoing discussions have and will continue to take place with the landowners.

a,b,c,d,f,g,h Further meetings planned for summer 2013

Sept. to Oct. 2012

Notification to landowners: information sessions

Sent invitations by letter, with follow-up phone calls to all 719 landowners inviting them to public information sessions

Gave landowners an opportunity to meet with Coastal GasLink; fulfilled commitment to ongoing engagement

b,f Complete

Sept. to Oct. 2012

Notification to public: information sessions

Advertised for two consecutive weeks in community papers

Sent media advisories to local print and radio newsrooms

Put up posters in two rural communities

Directed invitations to MLAs, local elected officials and business leaders

Updated Coastal GasLink’s webpage with dates and locations

Gave stakeholders and the general public advance notice of an opportunity to meet with Coastal GasLink; fulfilled commitment to ongoing engagement

b,f Complete






Meets Consultation

Objective Status

October 9-25, 2012

Municipal and regional board presentations

Made 13 local government council presentations, as requested in June

Presented information on environmental protection, safety, route selection, construction and regulatory requirements

List of venues: Kitimat, Terrace, Chetwynd, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Smithers, Hudson’s Hope, Tumbler Ridge and Houston, and regional councils in Peace River Regional District, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Principal themes of feedback included use of a common corridor; and train, hire and contract local. Coastal GasLink is responding in 2013 with outreach to economic development specialists and business organizations.

At these presentations, local government officials commented favourably on the frequency and quality of Coastal GasLink updates, and asked for ongoing regular updates. This will be achieved in part by creating a monthly Project activity report to local governments.

b,c,d,e,f,g,h Resulted in monthly activity update to local govern-ments starting January 2013

October 9-25, 2012

Public information sessions

Held 16 public information sessions

Presented information on environmental protection, safety, route selection process, construction and regulatory requirements. Two videos were displayed, as well as a ring of 48-inch-diameter pipe and detailed overview maps.

Venues and attendance: Kitimat (43), Terrace (35), Chetwynd (33), Prince George (31), Fraser Lake (25), Burns Lake (25), Vanderhoof (23), Groundbirch (22), Dawson Creek (22), Bear Lake (17), Smithers (8), Hudson’s Hope (7), Mackenzie (6), Tumbler Ridge (5), Fort St. James (4), Houston (4)

Demonstrated interest in the proposed Project varied widely from community to community, as measured by attendance

Coastal GasLink received input related to the environment, economic opportunity and routing. This has shaped the list of Valued Components identified, as well as generating routing alternatives in three sections of the study corridor.

Local residents want to be regularly informed of Coastal GasLink’s plans. This will be achieved through updates to the Coastal GasLink website and distribution of a quarterly newsletter to interested residents who signed up at information sessions.

a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h These events have had ongoing influence on proposed project plans and decisions






Meets Consultation

Objective Status

Nov. 2, 2012

Website launch

Launched www.coastalgaslink.com, featuring videos, photos, maps, an event calendar, a question submission form and a contractor sign-up form

Scope and content reflects questions and other input gathered through community engagement. Features include options to submit questions, frequently asked questions from the public and a vendor/contractor registration form. The website reports back to stakeholders on feedback received and how it shapes Coastal GasLink’s plans.

a,b,c,d,f,g,h Ongoing

Nov. 6, 2012

Follow-up letters to local governments

Sent follow-up letter to councils that received presentations in October. Provided summary of feedback Coastal GasLink received from municipal and public responses.

Fulfills commitment to ongoing engagement, demonstrates that Coastal GasLink is listening

h Complete

Nov. 9, 2012

Notification emails: regarding Project Description

Notified stakeholder list regarding regulatory acceptance of the Project Description and its location on the Coastal GasLink website

As of the end of March 2013, no email or telephone inquiries on the Project Description had been received by Coastal GasLink. The Project Description was downloaded from the project website by more than 350 visitors during the Nov 1 to March 31, 2013 time frame.

d,f Posted on EAO website

Nov. 16, 2012

Launch of the Coastal GasLink Connector newsletter

Launched The Connector, an illustrated newsletter providing information on the Project route, personnel and recent developments. It is published quarterly and posted on the website and emailed to a subscription list.

First edition focused on feedback from information sessions and submission of the Project Description. Second edition (February 2013) focused on field studies. Emailed to approximately 450 interested recipients.

b,c,d,f,h Ongoing

Nov. 26, 2012

Follow-up letters to landowners

Sent a follow-up letter to all landowners reporting on feedback from public information sessions, proposed alternative routing at the Lone Prairie area and the new Coastal GasLink website

Letter was sent to 719 potentially affected landowners to demonstrate that Coastal GasLink is listening to their feedback and incorporating it into the proposed Project plans

b,h Complete

Nov. 30, 2012

Follow-up letters to area directors

Sent letter to seven rural politicians in corridor, reporting on feedback from October tour and Project Description submission

Ensured that rural politicians are aware of the Coastal GasLink Project activities affecting their region

b,h Complete






Meets Consultation

Objective Status

Jan. 2013

Launch Project Activity Update

Launched a monthly bulletin to local governments describing upcoming field activities, both technical and non-technical

Keeps local governments aware of activities that may affect local public services (e.g., roads) and businesses. Allows local governments to respond to questions from their residents.

b,c Ongoing

Jan. 2013

Community Investment outreach

Met with seven community agencies or non-profit groups across the corridor to discuss potential partnership

Followed recommendations of local governments in offering support for priority community development activities. Clarified community needs and priorities.

a,b,g Ongoing

Jan. to Feb. 2013

Community business outreach

Organized meetings with interested economic development offices and local governments to discuss business capacity and potential Coastal GasLink opportunities

Raised awareness of proposed Project timeline and requirements for prequalification and partnership

b,c,g Further meetings

Feb. 2013

Landowner Outreach letter

Provided an update on the proposed Project by letter in which landowners were advised if they were currently within the environmental study corridor or outside of it. Landowners were also provided information on the upcoming BC EAO open houses for the draft AIR.

Kept landowners up-to-date on status of routing and allowed them an opportunity to meet with Coastal GasLink representatives at BC EAO open houses. Participation at BC EAO open houses was very responsive from landowners.

b,d,f,h Complete

March, 2013

Phone notifications to Bald Hill area residents

Telephoned landowners in the vicinity of Bald Hill to invite them to the Burns Lake BC EAO open house, given their concerns over routing

Landowner participation was very good in Burns Lake; however, landowners were not satisfied with the level of routing information presented. This occurred because Coastal GasLink is conducting data collection along a study corridor and has not yet completed detailed routing.

b,d,f,h Complete

March 2013

In-person visits with Bald Hill landowners

Land agents met with various Bald Hill landowners who had requested follow-up meetings at the Burns Lake BC EAO open house. Additional information about routing was provided.

Landowners appear to be satisfied with the routing information provided

b,d,f,h Complete


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Meets Consultation

Objective Status

March to April, 2013

Respond to landowner queries

At the BC EAO open houses, several individuals expressed concern regarding routing or proximity to their interests

Coastal GasLink is examining suggested route alternatives in the Sukunka valley, Sutherland River and on several individual properties, and will communicate the outcomes directly to landowners, when available

f,g In progress

March 2013

Public notification: BC EAO open houses about draft AIR

Advertised for two consecutive weeks in community papers and on radio stations in northern BC

Sent media advisories to local print and radio newsrooms

Sent invitations to MLAs, local elected officials and business leaders

Updated Coastal GasLink website with dates and locations

Mailed flyers to Chetwynd area

Promoted the availability of BC EAO and Coastal GasLink staff in local communities in accordance with the regulatory process, as well as the opportunity to comment directly to the BC EAO on the Internet

d,f Complete

March 19-27, 2013

BC EAO open houses about draft AIR

Provided planning and staffing support for BC EAO open houses in Burns Lake, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Terrace

Gathered input directly related to the proposed methods and information to be included in the environmental assessment, and further input related to routing, construction and potential business opportunities

b,c,d,g Complete

March to April 2013

Socio-economic discussions

With the use of a structured questionnaire, gathered insights from a wide range of stakeholders on social and economic trends, issues and capacity. Fifty interviews completed by April 1, 2013.

Raised awareness of the regulatory process and requirements, increased understanding around the need for further data and conversations; suggested strategies for further public engagement

f,g In progress


Section 5 Incorporating Feedback into Environmental

Assessment


5.0 INCORPORATING FEEDBACK INTO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Table 5-1 highlights the project-specific concerns that have been raised to date by landowners, local governments and residents near the proposed Project area, how the input received to date has shaped the proposed Project and how each response is related to the draft AIR.

Table 5-1: Summary of Project-specific Concerns

Concern Origin of Concern Response

Relevant Section of Draft Application Information

Requirements

Pipeline routing: potential effect on agricultural land, agricultural operations, enjoyment of property, visual impacts, compensation and associated safety concerns

Landowners, especially community of Lone Prairie (near Chetwynd), Chetwynd, Fraser Lake area, and Bald Hill (Burns Lake)

Coastal GasLink will continue to work with landowners and other stakeholders in the process to select the Project route.

Coastal GasLink is committed to work collaboratively with each landowner on an individual basis to come to an agreement regarding compensation.

The Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate will address potential effects on agriculture and scenic viewing in the assessment of the Valued Component Current Use of Land and Resources, as outlined in the draft AIR.

Section 6.1: Land and Resource Use

Economic benefits: fair opportunities to bid for work, local hiring, and concern that local residents will not be hired due to lack of skills; labour shortage as a result of multiple planned projects

Local governments, businesses, community colleges, general public

Coastal GasLink is meeting with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities along the Project corridor to establish good working relationships, understand the community capacity, explain the procurement requirements and explore opportunities for training and local hiring.

Section 1.5: Project Benefits

Section 5.1: Employment and Economy

Desire for long-term benefits over the life of the Project

Chetwynd, Kitimat

The socio-economic assessment will include and demonstrate the potential Project benefits, which include jobs, contracting opportunities, goods and services spend, community investment initiatives and annual tax revenue that will support community infrastructure and services.

Section 1.5: Project Benefits

Section 5 Incorporating Feedback into Environmental Assessment



Table 5-1: Summary of Project-specific Concerns (cont'd)



Requirements

Operating safety: pipeline maintenance, integrity, inspections, leak detection and emergency response

Local governments, general public

Coastal GasLink will implement TransCanada's pipeline integrity program and emergency response procedures.

The potential for accidents and malfunctions will be addressed in the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate as outlined in Section 9 of the draft AIR.

Coastal GasLink will also implement its public awareness program, which focuses on ongoing awareness and damage prevention.

Section 9: Accidents and Malfunctions

Environmental effects from construction: especially disturbance of fish habitat at water crossings, water quality and acid rock drainage

Local governments, general public

Coastal GasLink will complete field studies to collect baseline data of watercourses to be crossed by the proposed Project, and understand the fish and fish habitat values of these watercourses. Potential effects of the proposed Project on fish and fish habitat will be assessed in the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate, as outlined in Section 4.3 of the draft AIR.

The vulnerability of aquifers and wells close to the proposed Project will be assessed to inform construction decisions for controlling groundwater flow directions and flow rates. Aquifers with flow attributes potentially affected by densification, engineered fill placement, or excavations will be identified. Potential surface water quality and groundwater quality effects and related mitigations will be identified in the Human and Ecological Health Assessment.

Section 4.3.1: Protection of Recreationally, Commercially and Culturally Important Fish and Fish Habitat

Section 6.3: Traditional Land and Resource Use

Section 8.1: Human and Ecological Health



Assessment





Requirements

Potential effects on species at risk, such as caribou habitat

Chetwynd District Council

Coastal GasLink will conduct environmental field studies, including studies on species at risk. Based on the results of the field studies and consultation with regulatory agencies and Aboriginal communities, measures will be developed to avoid or mitigate potentially adverse effects.

Potential effects of the proposed Project on wildlife species at risk will be assessed in the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.

Section 4.6: Wildlife

Potential adverse effects on vegetation and plant communities

Burns Lake Coastal GasLink will include identification and consideration of the potential adverse effects on vegetation and plant communities and identify effective measures to avoid, reduce or mitigate potential adverse effects of the proposed Project, in its Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.

Section 4.4: Vegetation

Potential adverse effects on air quality

Kitimat Coastal GasLink will assess the potential effects of the proposed Project on the air quality during all stages of the proposed Project in the environmental assessment.

Section 4.2: Atmospheric Environment







Requirements

Local effects from construction: rural vehicle traffic, work camps, interaction with haying and cattle operations, interaction with back-country recreation, increased access for hunters, recreational users and predators with the development of a pipeline right-of-way

Groundbirch and Lone Prairie communities, City of Fort St. John, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, District of Kitimat

Coastal GasLink will continue to build relationships with rural residents to identify potential issues. Social effects related to construction will be incorporated into social and economic studies and specific feedback from stakeholders will be used for construction planning. Consultation with local officials will occur in 2013 to communicate construction planning aspects, such as work camps.

The potential effects of work camps on communities and services will be considered in the community and regional infrastructure and services assessment, as outlined in Section 6.2 of the draft AIR. Community Well-Being will be included in the environmental assessment to understand potential effects and identify appropriate mitigation and management measures.

Cattle operation concerns will be addressed on a landowner by landowner basis. Part of the mitigation plans may include temporary fencing or temporary relocation of cattle, if necessary.

Coastal GasLink will assess the potential for increased access by hunters and other recreational users to previously inaccessible areas in the examination of Current Use of Land and Resources (outlined in Section 6.1.1 of the draft AIR) and the secondary effects of this access on Wildlife (outlined in Section 4.6 of the draft AIR). An access management plan will be provided in the preliminary Environmental Management Plan for the proposed Project as part of the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.


Section 4.6: Wildlife



Assessment





Requirements

Regional social effects from construction: pressure on municipal services, such as recreation, policing, addictions counselling, accommodation

Municipal governments

Coastal GasLink will work with local communities and governments to ensure that appropriate services are in place to support construction of the proposed Project and address potential overload on local services. Potential effects of the proposed Project on community and regional infrastructure will be assessed in the Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.

Section 6.2: Community and Regional Infrastructure and Services

Possible impact on trapper trails during construction. Access and safety concerns.

Trappers Association

Trappers are typically notified in advance of activities. If they require any access during construction, appropriate measures will be developed.


Compressor station: potential noise; location of compressor stations

Groundbirch area, Burns Lake

Coastal GasLink will complete noise assessments at the potential compressor station location, as appropriate, as outlined in Section 4.2.1, Acoustic Environment, in the draft AIR. Siting of compressor station locations will also take into account the proximity of communities and other potential receptors.

Section 4.2: Atmospheric Environment







Requirements

Cumulative effects of many pipeline projects crossing the province

Dawson Creek, Burns Lake, Prince George, Chetwynd, Terrace

The environmental assessment for the proposed Project will consider the effects of the proposed Project on numerous valued components that fall into the five pillars for environmental assessment considered by the BC EAO, including:

Environment

Social

Economic

Heritage

Health For each valued component, a cumulative effects assessment will be completed, and will consider all other past, current and reasonably foreseeable future projects outlined in the Project Inclusion List contained in Appendix A of the draft AIR.

Section 3.5: Determination of Residual and Cumulative Effects

Section 3.6: Significance of Residual and Cumulative Effects

Need to consider establishing a common utilities corridor

Kitimat, Terrace, Village of Burns Lake, RD of Bulkley-Nechako, Fraser Lake, RD of Fraser-Fort George, Vanderhoof

The establishment of a common utilities corridor should be approached as a land use planning exercise, taking into consideration the various activities required for utilities development on the working landscape.


Concern about financial liability and environmental risk associated with future pipeline abandonment

Lone Prairie, Tumbler Ridge, Peace River RD, RD of Fraser-Fort George

The Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate will include considerations about pipeline abandonment and decommissioning. At the time of pipeline decommissioning and abandonment, Coastal GasLink will communicate its plan to landowners and local governments. The plans for decommissioning and abandonment will comply with regulatory direction at that time, and will be subject to the applicable regulatory reviews and approvals.



Assessment



Concern Origin of Concern

Response Relevant Section of Draft Application Information Requirements

Emergency Response – pressure on emergency services to respond to potential incidents during construction and operation

Dawson Creek, Burns Lake, Terrace

Coastal GasLink will consider the potential effects of the proposed Project on community utilities and services, including emergency services, in its Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.

Section 6.2: Community and Regional Infrastructure and Services

Section 9: Accidents or Malfunctions

Safe operation of the pipeline in the potential event of an earthquake, landslide or erosion

Dawson Creek, Terrace, Chetwynd

Coastal GasLink acknowledges the importance of addressing the potential effects of the environment on the proposed Project. The draft AIR outlines the combination of environmental factors that may have an effect on the proposed Project, and the effects of seismic events, erosion and mass wasting events will be considered. The effects of the proposed Project on these factors will also be considered in the sections addressing route selection, as well as in the effects assessment of the geophysical environment.

Section 1.4: Alternative Means of Undertaking the Proposed Project

Section 4.1: Geophysical Environment

Section 10: Effects of the Environment on the Project


Section 6 Future Public Consultation Activities


6.0 FUTURE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES

Coastal GasLink will continue to engage with landowners, community residents and local governments throughout the life cycle of the proposed Project. Engagement activities in 2013 will continue to include a monthly project activity report to local governments and a quarterly newsletter distributed to more than 950 interested stakeholders. The website will continue to be updated regularly to provide information on the status of the proposed Project.

Discussions about the BC EAO pillars of social and economic will continue until mid-2013, including another 50 meetings with various stakeholder groups, such as the BC Trappers Association, chambers of commerce, Northern Health Authority representatives, and regional and municipal staff.

Coastal GasLink will continue to meet with economic development officers and chamber of commerce officials in communities close to the proposed Project area to:

explain the procurement process

gain a better understanding of community capacity

gain access to existing local contractor databases

Presentations at local chambers of commerce and community events will continue to build relationships and provide information on how the public can access information about the proposed Project and provide input into the environmental assessment and plans for the proposed Project.

In the fall of 2013, Coastal GasLink will hold another round of information sessions in communities near the proposed Project area. Local municipalities and regional district councils will also be provided an update at that time, as requested.

The community engagement program will continue to evolve as Coastal GasLink builds relationships across BC.

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