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Decision making tool Required by law  The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012

Decision making tool Required by law  The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 BC Environmental Assessment Act Aims to identify & evaluate the potential impacts of a project looking at 5 different categories of values. E n v i r onm e n t a l A ssess m e n t Pr o cess.

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Decision making tool Required by law  The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012

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  1. Decision making tool • Required by law •  The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 • BC Environmental Assessment Act • Aims to identify & evaluate the potential impacts of a project looking at 5 different categories of values

  2. EnvironmentalAssessment Process Minister(s)may consider anyother mattersthatthey consider relevantto the publicinterestin makingtheir decision Project Description Determination Certificate Issuedwith set conditions-- Project Authorizedto Proceedto Permitting thatProjectis Reviewable (Section 10 Order) Monitoring, compliance, and enforcement DevelopRequirements Compliance Management beginshere Scope and Processfor Review Determined (Section 11 Order) Approved Application Application Project Application Application Assessment EDReferral Prepared Evaluated Information Decisionby Review Report To Ministers and for Requirements Ministers Submitted Completeness Not Approved Public Comment Period Public Comment Period Certificate Refused– Project Cannot Proceed Further Assessment Required Decision (45days) ApplicationReviewStage (180days) Pre-ApplicationStage (no timeline) (30days) WorkingGroupReview 9 FIRSTNATIONCONSULTATION

  3. Woodfibre LNG InterimUpdateDistrict of Squamish Approval Process September 16, 2014

  4. Woodfibre LNG Approval Process • Required permit types • Development Permits (DP) • DP1 – Protection of the Natural Environment • DP 6 – Industrial Form & Character • DP 11 – Protection of Riparian Areas • Site Alteration Permit • Work Permit • Building Permit

  5. Woodfibre LNG Approval Process • Project sites for compressor station and processing facility are currently zoned for those uses. Rezoning not required. • None of the required permits are discretionary. If application meets guidelines/regulations permit must be issued. • Approvals from other agencies are required. District of Squamish will not authorize works until all other agency approvals are in place.

  6. Phase 1 – Investigative • Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (Fortis) • Squamish River borehole testing • DPA 1 (Environment), DPA 11 (Riparian) • Site Alteration Permit • Work Permit • Stawamus – Industrial Park Pipeline extension borehole testing • DPA 11 (Riparian) QEP Report – (dependent on location) • Work Permit

  7. Phase 2 – If Project is Approved • Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (cont.) • Industrial Way Hydro Upgrade • DPA 11 (Riparian)QEP Report (dependent on location) • Site Alteration Permit • Work Permit • Industrial Park Compressor Station • DPA 11 (Riparian) QEP Report • DPA 6 (Form and Character) • Site Alteration Permit • Work Permit • Building Permit

  8. Phase 2 – If Project is Approved • Woodfibre LNG Processing Facility • Facility Construction • DPA 11 (Riparian) QEP Report • DPA 6 (Form and Character) • Site Alteration Permit (depending on layout) • Building Permit

  9. Phase 2 – If Project is Approved • Woodfibre LNG Processing Facility and Compressor Station • Building Permit • Utilize Letter of Assurance from a Coordinating Registered Professional • District inspectors review plans and documents, and regularly audit the project • Qualified profession must review for flood control level • Fire code reviewed with fire department • Machinery regulated and inspected by BC Safety Authority and Oil and Gas Commission

  10. Woodfibre LNG Approval ProcessDistrict of Squamish Permits

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