CANADIAN PACIFIC Cascade Capacity Expansion Project

CANADIAN PACIFIC

Cascade Capacity Expansion Project Project and Environmental Review Document to the

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

To be submitted to:

Port of Vancouver

(via online application portal and email to [email protected])

Updated July 2019 – 18-7764

Submitted by:

Dillon Consulting Limited

3820 Cessna Drive

Suite 510

Richmond, BC V7B 0A2

On Behalf of:

Canadian Pacific

7550 Ogden Dale Road S.E.

Calgary, AB T2C 4X9

Updated July, 2019

mailto:[email protected]

Current as on 2019-07-29 i | P a g e

Cascade Capacity Expansion Project

Contact List

Name Title Company E-mail Address Contact Number

Jeffrey Knight Project Director Canadian Pacific [email protected] 403-319-6596

John Wachowich Project Manager Canadian Pacific [email protected] 403-319-6530

Joe Van Humbeck System Manager

Environmental Assessment Canadian Pacific [email protected] 403-319-6530

Chris Dane Environmental Specialist Canadian Pacific [email protected] 604-944-5829

Richard Drynan Project Engineer Canadian Pacific [email protected] 587-888-2689

Bill Jenkins Senior Engineer AECOM [email protected] 604-444-6466

Jeffrey Neuert Senior Design Manager, Rail

Transportation (Canada) AECOM [email protected] 604-444-6521

Alex Sartori Environmental Manager Sartori Environmental Inc. [email protected] 604-987-5588

Paul Schaap Project Manager Dillon Consulting Limited [email protected] 604-295-7070

ext. 4220

Andrea Nokleby Indigenous Lead Dillon Consulting Limited [email protected] 604-295-7070

ext. 4247

Rhona Dulay Environmental Planner Dillon Consulting Limited [email protected] 604-295-7070

ext. 4202










Project & Environmental Review

Application Submission Requirements 100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place

Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3T4

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Project & Environmental Review - Application Submission Requirements for Category B and C

Projects

PER No. 18-163 Date: September 6, 2018 Date Revised: Month, day, year

Project: CP Cascade Capacity Expansion Project

Project Location: South Shore Burrard Inlet

Tenant: Suncor Energy Products Partnership

Land Use Designation: Terminal

Category of Review: C

Applicant: Canadian Pacific Email: [email protected] Tel: 403 319 6530

Project Lead: Regan Elley Email: [email protected] Tel: 604 655 9594

The following Project Permit Application Submission Requirements are based on a preliminary review of the information

provided by the Applicant during the preliminary review phase. Should changes be made by the Applicant to the project

scope or proposed design, or new policies or legislation come into effect after receipt of this checklist, additional

information may be required by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA). Upon submission and review of a complete

application, VFPA may also request additional information and studies as necessary to support the review process.

Please note that all documents provided in support of Category C projects will be posted on the Port of Vancouver

website. Any commercially sensitive documents which are not to be posted on the website must be brought to the

Project Lead’s attention and marked as Confidential. Please also note that, if approved, this permit will be subject to

VFPA’s compliance monitoring and enforcement program. For Category C permits, Permit Holders are required to

submit a project schedule to VFPA and update it as needed, and to submit self-reports on the status of compliance with

permit conditions.

Brief description of Preliminary Project Inquiry (Proposed Project):

The Applicant proposes to expand their existing railway infrastructure along the south shore of the Burrard Inlet by constructing a third 'lead/service' track adjacent to Suncor Energy's (Suncor) Burrard Products terminal. All rail infrastructure will be located within the CP Right-of-Way, a portion of the grading works and erosion protection will occur on VFPA land.

The project area is located 400 metres west from the west side of the Suncor terminal and 285 metres east to the east side of the Suncor terminal. There are two components to the proposed construction: construction of the rail embankment upon which the new lead/service track will be situated (parts of work within VFPA land within the scope of review); and construction of the new track and associated rail infrastructure (outside of scope of review).

The proposed embankment will be constructed of a base course of large rock riprap and structural granular fill and will extend north onto the Burrard Inlet foreshore in several locations. Construction methodology of the embankment will include:

site access/egress preparation; vegetation clearance; excavation and establishment of the toe of the slope; placement of well-graded structural fill and protective riprap to create a stable bench suitable for the

development of the new lead/service track; site clean-up, restoration and demobilization.

Construction of the track embankment has an estimated duration of three months and will commence January 2019.




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Section 1: General Submission Requirements Required

Application Form A signed and completed Category C/D application form

Application Fee

☐ Category B (if no consultation): $525 includes GST

☐ Category B (if consultation required): $2,625 includes GST

☒ Category C: $13,125 includes GST

☐ Category D: $23,625 includes GST

Documentation Deposit

Deposit must be submitted at time of submission and is calculated based on 1%

of construction value, or the portion of works within VFPA’s jurisdiction ($1,500 minimum to $10,000 maximum).

☒

Contact List Provide one central contact list for all project team members, including name, title, address, and contact numbers.

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Section 2: Project Description Requirements Req. Comments

Include with Application Form or attach additional pages as required

General Scope Brief background of the applicant’s company and business operations in the region.

Description of the Project, including the purpose, use, and rationale.

Description of the Project setting, including proximity to sensitive receptors such as schools or parks.

Description of potential impacts to land, water, air, land and

adjacent community and businesses, as a result of the project.

List all studies that have been completed in support of the application.

☒

Construction and/or Demolition

Proposed construction period (start and finish), hours, and method of construction and/ demolition.

Description of construction staging activities.

☒

Section 3: Drawing Requirements Req. Comments

Please provide one digital set of the following drawings in metric unless otherwise noted. The drawings shall be prepared by qualified professionals and delivered in PDF and AutoCAD format.

Location Plan Plan showing the relationship of the proposed Project to surrounding area at a 1:5000 scale

☒

Site Plan Lease and property boundaries, easements and right-of-ways.

Legal high water mark where applicable.

Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, equipment, and marine structures.

Access points including roadways, driveways, parking areas,

walkways, berths, gangways, docks.

Area of demolition or construction staging/laydown area.

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Marine Structures

Site plan specific to proposed marine works only. Identify existing marine structures and those intended to be removed or relocated or will be impacted (e.g. storm water outfall impacted by rip rap placement).

Dimensions, and cross-sections of front, rear and two sides of

proposed marine structures including dolphins, piles, docks, piers, gangways, floats, fenders, bollards, rip rap, navigational lighting, navigation aids, ranges, dredging channels, dams, and areas to be filled etc.

Dimensions and characteristics of proposed materials.

Structures in relation to the tidal Higher High Water and Lower

Low Water lines including water depth.

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Lot Grading and Utilities

Separate plans showing existing and proposed utilities.

Lot grading plan showing existing/proposed drainage. Separate to two plans if required for clarity.

The Applicant is responsible for location of all existing utilities. VFPA will provide known utility information, but location of

buried utilities must be confirmed by the applicant

☒

Rail Existing and proposed rail tracks, switches, and other associated rail works.

Description of the rail operations expected, and how rail cars are delivered to the site and managed while on the site.

☒

Section 4: Required Studies and Reports Req. Comments

Must be prepared by qualified professionals in their respective fields

Hazardous Materials Handling

Description of hazardous materials storage and handling methods & table of applicable regulations.

Copies of any relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) as

it may related to products handled, used, or stored on the site.

☒ This item relates to operation and can be incorporated into the

draft Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Plan listed below.

Geotechnical Report

Description of site geologic hazards.

Description of construction measures, precautions and

corrective actions recommended for preventing structural damage and reducing the risk of terrestrial, marine and riparian geotechnical hazards to acceptable levels.

☒

Archaeological Potential -

Preliminary Assessment

Footprint and depth of ground alteration works, if proposed.

Identify if the proposed project is situated on fill or native soil,

and what the anticipated impacts to native soil may be.

☒

Archaeological Overview Assessment

Identify and assess archaeological resource potential or sensitivity within a proposed Project area.

Provide recommendations concerning the appropriate

☒ VFPA is aware an AOA has been conducted. Please include the




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methodology and scope of work for subsequent inventory and/or archaeological impact assessment studies.

AOA in your permit application.

Archaeological Impact

Assessment

Identify archaeological sites, evaluate their significance, assess potential impacts by the project on archaeological

sites, and provide recommendations concerning the appropriate impact management measures that may be required.

☒ If the AIA is available, please include in

permit application. A draft or interim report will also be acceptable.

Construction

Environmental Management Plan

Description of how the site will be managed during

construction that does not result in adverse impacts to the environment, heritage resources, public (municipal, stakeholders, community), Aboriginal groups and including potential effects from limiting noise, vibration, light, dust emissions, and odour.

For further information, please review VFPA’s Construction Environmental Management Plan Guideline, available online

at: www.portvancouver.com/development-and-permits/project-and-environmental-reviews/technical-guidelines/

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Vegetation Plan Description of topography, hydrology, soil cover and quality.

Description of current vegetation types, characteristics and

relative abundance, including native, listed and invasive species.

Description of riparian vegetation removal and details as to proposed location, species and ratio of replacement planting and include an adaptive vegetation management, monitoring and control plan. Locations and ratios will be confirmed by VFPA upon review of a complete application.

☒

Soil/Sediment Management Plan

Outlines how the proponent will test for, appropriately handle, limit migration/run-off and dispose of contaminated soils or sediment.

Required when dealing with properties with known or suspected contamination in the soil or sediment.

☒ To address potential contaminated soils/sediments were applicable. This can be

submitted as a component of the CEMP.

Biophysical Survey Report

An assessment of species and habitats that will be affected by project activities such as infilling, vegetation removal, or

shoreline modification.

For further information, please review VFPA’s Habitat Assessment Guidelines, available online at: www.portvancouver.com/development-and-permits/project-and-environmental-reviews/technical-guidelines/

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Nesting Bird

Survey

An assessment of nesting birds using non-intrusive methods

(i.e. determine the presence of birds in habitat through observation of singing birds, alarm calls, distraction displays,

☒ This will be required

only if construction is proposed during bird

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nest).

Include a description of existing conditions, potential impacts, and proposed mitigation strategies.

nesting season, as it applies to tree removal and may be included as part of the mitigations

outlined in the CEMP.

Species-at-Risk Assessment

Identification of all federal and provincial listed species-at-risk associated with the proposed Project.

Include a description of potential impacts and proposed mitigation strategies.

☒

Invasive Species Assessment

Existing invasive species types.

Mitigation plan to prevent spread of invasive species during construction

Invasive species monitoring and management plan.

☒

Spill Prevention

and Emergency Response Plan

(on land and water)

Emergency Response plan as it relates to reportable spills.

Inventory of hazardous materials anticipated to be handled or stored on site during normal operations.

A description of spill prevention, containment and clean-up plan for hydrocarbon products (including fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid) and any other deleterious substances using standards, practices, methods and procedures to a good commercial

standard, conforming to applicable laws.

Description of proposed employee training, emergency response communication plan, emergency procedures, spill tracking and reporting, records of facilities inspections.

Reference to appropriate spill containment and clean-up supplies available on site at all times and that all personnel working on the Project are familiar with the spill prevention,

containment and clean-up plan.

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Section 5: Consultation Requirements Req. Comments

Aboriginal Groups

The proposed Project will be assessed to determine whether any part of the proposed work has the potential to impact

Aboriginal rights.

Confirmation of the requirement for Aboriginal consultation will be provided upon acceptance and review of your completed Project Application.

Provide all records of previous information sharing activities, agreements, or other interactions with Aboriginal groups with

respect to the proposed Project.

Provide information on any known Aboriginal interests in the Project area.

For further information, please review VFPA’s Aboriginal Consultation – Information for Applicants, available online at: www.portvancouver.com/development-and-permits/project-

☒ Please provide a brief summary of

consultation conducted to date.

Please also include a draft plan for consultation to be conducted during

VFPA project environmental review.





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and-environmental-reviews/technical-guidelines/

Stakeholders The proposed Project may have an impact on stakeholder interests. The following stakeholder notification and/ consultation will be led by VFPA during application review phase

with the involvement of the Applicant at the request of VFPA (responding to stakeholders, attending meetings etc.).

o Reed Point Marina o Suncor Energy o City of Burnaby o City of Port Moody

o BC Hydro and Power Authority

VFPA may revise the list of stakeholders upon acceptance and review of a complete Project Application.

For further information, please review VFPA’s Stakeholder Consultation Guideline, available online at: www.portvancouver.com/development-and-permits/project-and-environmental-reviews/technical-guidelines/

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Draft Construction Communications Plan

The proposed Project may have an impact on the adjacent community during the construction period, and therefore the applicant is required to notify area residents and the municipality prior to construction and/or demolition.

Brief description of the proposed Project, background,

construction considerations and challenges, engagement objectives, key audiences and stakeholders, key messages, contact information and notification activities prior to construction and/or demolition.

Submission of a final plan will be required at a later date determined by VFPA.

For further information, please review VFPA’s Public Consultation Guideline, available online at: www.portvancouver.com/development-and-permits/project-and-environmental-reviews/technical-guidelines/

☒ May be required for communications to stakeholders. And dependent upon confirmation that

there is no residential community nearby (ex. Reed Point Marina).

To be confirmed upon

receipt of a complete application.

Section 6: Other Requirements/Considerations

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Review and Offsetting

The Applicant shall review DFO’s Projects Near Water website (http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/habitat/know-savoir-eng.htm).

As the proposed Project involves the permanent loss of habitat below the High Water Mark, VFPA requires a copy of the submitted DFO Request for Review.

When issued, provide VFPA with a copy of the Fisheries Act authorization or Letter of Advice

from DFO.

If offsetting is required or anticipated, VFPA requires a conceptual plan prior to completing the Project and Environmental Review (PER). Note that any works associated with offsetting in VFPA jurisdiction will need to be included in the scope of the proposed Project and reviewed as part of

the PER.









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Notes

This document is issued as a “draft” and will remain draft until the completeness stage. It may be updated and re-issued in final format at that time.

Should there be other documents or supporting information required to support a complete application that are not listed in this checklist, VFPA reserves the right to request that information at any time.

Table of Concordance

Project & Environmental Review (PER) Document

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Section 1: General Submission Requirements

VFPA Checklist

Item PER Section Title PER Sub-section Title VFPA Checklist Item Description

Section of PER

Document

Application Form Appendix A:

Category C/D Form

Application Form for Category

C, D Reviews

A signed and completed Category C/D application form. Appendix A: VFPA

Category C Application

Form

Electronic submission

Contact List N/A Contact List Provide one central contact list for all project team

members, including name, title, address, and contact

numbers.

Document Front-end

Section 2: Project Description

VFPA Checklist


Section of PER

Document

General Scope Project Description Proponent Information Brief Background of the applicant’s company and business operations in the region.

1.1

Project Scope:

Purpose and Rationale

Description of the Project, including the purpose, use, and

rationale.

1.2.1

Project Scope:

Project Setting

Description of the Project setting, including proximity to

sensitive receptors such as schools or parks

1.2.2

Project Scope:

Potential Project Impacts

Description of potential impacts to land, water, air and

adjacent community and businesses, as a result of the

project.

1.2.3

Project Scope:

Supporting Studies

List all studies that have been completed in support of the

application.

1.2.4

Construction and/ or

Demolition

Construction:

Project Schedule

Proposed construction period (start and finish), hours, and

method of construction and demolition.

1.3

1.3.1

Construction:

Construction Activities

Description of construction staging activities 1.3.2





Section 3: Drawing Requirements

VFPA Checklist


Section of PER

Document

Location Plan Project Scope Figure 1:

Location Plan

Plan showing the relationship of the proposed Project to

surrounding area at a 1:5000 scale.

1.2

Site Plan Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

General Arrangement

Drawing

Lease and property boundaries, easements and rights-of-

way.

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package –

Drawings SK 004 and

SK-005,

Burnaby Mountain Beaches

Habitat Offsetting, Hastings

Townsite Site Habitat

Offsetting

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

General Arrangement

Drawing

Capacity Expansion Typical

Track Sections

Embankment Construction

Stages

Legal high water mark where applicable. Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package –

Drawings SK 004, SK-005,

CT-001, G-012 Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed

buildings, structures, equipment, and marine structures.

Access points including roadways, driveways, parking

areas, walkways, berths, gangways, docks.

Area of demolition or construction staging/laydown area

Site plan specific to proposed marine works only. Identify

existing marine structures and those intended to be

removed or relocated or will be impacted (e.g. storm

water outfall impacted by rip rap placement).




Cascade Capacity Expansion Project Section 3: Drawing Requirements

VFPA Checklist


Section of PER

Document

Marine Structures Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package


Track Sections


Stages


Track Sections

Dimensions, and cross-sections of front, rear and two

sides of proposed marine structures including dolphins,

piles, docks, piers, gangways, floats, fenders, bollards, rip

rap, navigational lighting, navigation aids, ranges,

dredging channels, dams, and areas to be filled etc.

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Drawings CT-001, G-012

Dimensions and characteristics of proposed materials.

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package


Stages

Structures in relation to the tidal Higher High Water and

Lower Low Water lines including water depth.

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Drawing G-012

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Crossing Locations

STA. 0+000 to STA. 1+090

Separate plans showing existing and proposed utilities. Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Drawing C-001

Lot Grading and

Utilities

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Crossing Locations

STA. 0+000 to STA. 1+090

Lot grading plan showing existing/proposed drainage.

Separate to two plans if required for clarity.

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Drawing C-001

Rail Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Crossing Locations

STA. 0+000 to STA. 1+090

Existing and proposed rail tracks, switches, and other

associated rail works.

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package

Drawing C-001

Project Description Operations Description of the rail operations expected, and how rail

cars are delivered to the site and managed while on the

site.

1.4




Cascade Capacity Expansion Project Section 4: Required Studies and Report

VFPA Checklist

Item

PER Section Title PER Sub-section Title VFPA Checklist Item Description Section of PER

Documents

Geotechnical Report Appendix C:

Geotechnical

Reports

Technical Studies

(Summary)

N/A

Geotechnical Investigations

Note: The results of the land- and

marine-based geotechnical drilling

program conducted in the fall of

2018 will be provided to VFPA once

the report has been completed.

Description of site geologic hazards. Appendix C:

Geotechnical Reports

2.1

Description of construction measures, precautions

and corrective actions recommended for

preventing structural damage and reducing the risk

of terrestrial, marine and riparian geotechnical

hazards to acceptable levels.

Archaeological

Potential -

Preliminary

Assessment

Technical Studies

(Summary)

Appendix D:

Archaeology

Archaeological Investigations

Archaeology: Archaeological

Impact Assessment Interim

Report

Footprint and depth of ground alteration works, if

proposed.

2.2

Appendix D:

Archaeology

Identify if the proposed project is situated on fill or

native soil, and what the anticipated impacts to native

soil may be.

Archaeological

Overview

Assessment

Appendix D:

Archaeology



Report

Identify and assess archaeological resource potential or

sensitivity within a proposed Project area.



Report

Archaeology: Chance Find

Procedure

Provide recommendations concerning the appropriate

methodology and scope of work for subsequent

inventory and/or archaeological impact assessment

studies.

(VFPA Comment: VFPA is aware an AOA has been conducted. Please

include AOA in your permit application.)





VFPA Checklist

Item


Documents

Archaeological

Impact Assessment

Appendix D:

Archaeology



Report

Archaeology: Chance Find

Procedure

Identify archaeological sites, evaluate their significance,

assess potential impacts by the project on archaeological

sites, and provide recommendations concerning the

appropriate impact management measures that may be

required.

(VFPA Comment: If the AIA is available, please include it in permit

application. A draft or interim report will also be acceptable.)

Construction

Environmental

Management Plan

Appendix E: CEMP

Technical Studies

(Summary)

N/A

Construction Environmental

Management Plan (CEMP)

Description of how the site will be managed during

construction that does not result in adverse impacts to

the environment, heritage resources, public (municipal,

stakeholders, community), Aboriginal groups and

including potential effects from limiting noise, vibration,

light, dust emissions, and odour.

Appendix E: CEMP

2.3

Vegetation Plan Appendix G:

Biophysical Survey/

Habitat Assessment

Report

Aquatic, Riparian and

Terrestrial Vegetation (3.3)

Description of topography, hydrology, soil cover and

quality.

Appendix G:

Biophysical Survey/ Habitat

Assessment Report

Appendix K: Fisheries Act

Authorization Application

Description of current vegetation types, characteristics

and relative abundance, including native, listed and

invasive species.

Appendix G:

Biophysical Survey/

Habitat Assessment

Report

Appendix K:

Fisheries Act

Authorization

Application

Potential Effects on Riparian

Vegetation (4.3)

Appendix K:

Project Description (2.0)

Rail Embankment Expansion

(2.1.2)

Description of riparian vegetation removal and details as

to proposed location, species and ratio of replacement

planting and include an adaptive vegetation

management, monitoring and control plan. Locations

and ratios will be confirmed by VFPA upon review of a

complete application.





VFPA Checklist

Item


Documents

Mitigation Measures – Erosion

and Sediment Control (5.2.4)

Shoreline Vegetation

Management, Re-vegetation

and Bank Stabilization (5.2.7)

Assessment of Residual Harm to

Fish (6.2 – Table 9. Summary of

assessment of the likelihood of

serious harm to fish)

Permanent Alteration to Fish

Habitat (6.3.1)

Habitat Offsetting Treatments

(8.3.6)

On-site Riparian Planting and

Biotechnical Treatments on

Track Embankment (8.3.7)

Beach Spawning Habitat

Creation (8.3.8.1)

Post-construction Monitoring

Plan (8.5.1 – Table 20.

Monitoring Components for

Hastings Townsite Site and

Suncor Beach Sites)

Riparian Vegetation (8.5.2.1)





VFPA Checklist

Item


Documents

Soil/Sediment

Management Plan

Appendix E:

CEMP

Erosion and Sediment Control

(4.6)

Soil Management (4.7)

Outlines how the proponent will test for, appropriately

handle, limit migration/run-off and dispose of

contaminated soils or sediment.

Appendix E: CEMP

Required when dealing with properties with known or

suspected contamination in the soil or sediment.

(VFPA Comment: To address potential contaminated soils/sediments

where applicable. This can be submitted as a component of the

CEMP.)

Biophysical Survey

Report

Appendix G:

Biophysical Survey/

Habitat Assessment

Report

Technical Studies

(Summary)

N/A

Biophysical Survey Report

An assessment of species and habitats that will be

affected by project activities such as infilling, vegetation

removal, or shoreline modification.

Appendix G:


Assessment Report

2.4

Nesting Bird Survey Appendix E:

CEMP

Vegetation Management (4.9)

Wildlife Species Management

(4.10)

An assessment of nesting birds using non-intrusive

methods (i.e. determine the presence of birds in habitat

through observation of singing birds, alarm calls,

distraction displays, nest).

Appendix E: CEMP

Include a description of existing conditions, potential

impacts, and proposed mitigation strategies.

(VFPA Comment: This will be required only if construction is

proposed during bird nesting season, as it applies to tree removal

and may be included as part of the mitigations outline in the CEMP.)

Species-at-Risk

Assessment

Appendix G:

Biophysical Survey/

Habitat Assessment

Report

Species at Risk (3.5) Identification of all federal and provincial listed species-

at-risk associated with the proposed Project.

Appendix G:


Assessment Report Include a description of potential impacts and proposed

mitigation strategies.





VFPA Checklist

Item


Documents

Invasive Species

Assessment

Appendix E: CEMP

Appendix G:

Biophysical Survey/

Habitat Assessment

Report

Invasive Species (4.9.1)

Invasive Species (3.6)

Existing invasive species types. Appendix E: CEMP

Appendix G:


Assessment Report

Appendix E: CEMP Invasive Species (4.9.1) Mitigation plan to prevent spread of invasive species

during construction.

Appendix E: CEMP

Invasive Species (4.9.1)

Note: Project-specific

management plan to be prepared

prior to construction.

Invasive species monitoring and management plan.

Hazardous Materials

Handling

Appendix F:

Integrated

Contingency Plan

(Spill Prevention

and Emergency

Response Plan)

N/A Description of hazardous materials storage and handling

methods & table of applicable regulations.

Appendix F: Integrated

Contingency Plan

(Spill Prevention and

Emergency Response Plan Copies of any relevant material safety data sheets

(MSDS) as it may relate to products handled, used, or

stored on the site.

(VFPA Comment: This item relates to operation and can be

incorporated into the Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Plan

listed below.)

Spill Prevention and

Emergency Response

Plan (on land and

water)

Appendix F:

Integrated

Contingency Plan

(Spill Prevention

N/A Emergency Response plan as it relates to reportable

spills.

Appendix F: Integrated

Contingency Plan

(Spill Prevention and

Emergency Response Plan) Inventory of hazardous materials anticipated to be

handled or stored on site during normal operations.





VFPA Checklist

Item


Documents

and Emergency

Response Plan)

A description of spill prevention, containment and clean-

up plan for hydrocarbon products (including fuel, oil and

hydraulic fluid) and any other deleterious substances

using standards, practices, methods and procedures to a

good commercial standard, conforming to applicable

laws.

Description of proposed employee training, emergency

response communication plan, emergency procedures,

spill tracking and reporting, records of facilities

inspections.

Reference to appropriate spill containment and clean-up

supplies available on site at all times and that all

personnel working on the Project are familiar with the

spill prevention, containment and clean-up plan.

Noise Study Appendix H:

Noise Assessment

Screening

Worksheet and

Project Score

An assessment of how the proposed development will

affect the noise levels experienced by the adjacent

community.

(VFPA Comment: Please fill out and provide the Noise Assessment

Screening Worksheet and Project Score located in Appendix I and II

of the Noise Assessment Guideline. If the total weighted score is

close to or greater than 30, a full noise impact assessment should be

conducted.)

Appendix H:

Noise Assessment

Screening Worksheet and

Project Score




Cascade Capacity Expansion Project Section 5: Consultation

VFPA Checklist

Item


Document

Aboriginal Groups Consultation

Activities

Indigenous Communities The proposed Project will be assessed to determine

whether any part of the proposed work has the potential

to impact Aboriginal rights.

3.1

Indigenous Communities:

Engagement Plan – Issues and

Accommodation Tracking Log

Provide information on any known Aboriginal interests in

the Project area

3.1.4

Appendix I:

Issues and Accommodation

Tracking Log


Engagement Plan

Engagement Scope 3.1.2.1, 3.1.2.2

Engagement Work Plan – describe methods of

engagement activities; include approximate timelines if

available.

3.1.2

Please also include a draft plan for consultation to be

conducted during VFPA project environmental review.

3.1.2


Communications Tracking Log

Communications Tracking Log 3.1.3

Appendix I:

Communications Tracking

Log



Tracking Log

Issues and Accommodation Tracking Log – where

possible, issue categorization by CEAA 5(1)(c) factors is

preferable. An example of the issues table using CEAA

5(1)(c) factors is below.

Appendix I:


Tracking Log


Summary of Consultation and

Engagement

Engagement Summary – include summary of

engagement conducted; issues raised, and how concerns

have been addressed; final status of engagement.

3.1, 3.1.1

Appendix I:


Tracking Log





VFPA Checklist

Item


Document

Consultation

Activities

Appendix I:

Consultation

Materials

Please provide a brief summary of consultation

conducted to-date.

3.1, 3.1.1

Appendix I: Communication

Tracking Log

Appendix I:

Consultation

Materials

Contact List

Project Notification Letter

Communications Tracking

Log

Issues and Accommodations

Log

Minutes – Fall Meetings

Presentation Materials

Provide all records of previous information sharing

activities, agreements, or other interactions with

Aboriginal groups with respect to the proposed Project.

Appendix I:

Consultation Materials

Stakeholders Consultation

Activities

Stakeholders The proposed Project may have an impact on

stakeholder interests. The following stakeholder

notification and/ consultation will be led by VFPA during

application review phase with the involvement of the

Applicant at the request of VFPA (responding to

stakeholders, attending meetings etc.):

o Reed Point Marina

o Suncor Energy

o City of Burnaby

o City of Port Moody

o BC Hydro and Power Authority

3.2





VFPA Checklist

Item


Document

Draft Construction

Communications

Plan

TBD TBD The proposed Project may have an impact on the

adjacent community during the construction period, and

therefore the applicant is required to notify area

residents and the municipality prior to construction

and/or demolition.

TBD

Brief description of the proposed Project, background,

construction considerations and challenges, engagement

objectives, key audiences and stakeholders, key

messages, contact information and notification activities

prior to construction and/or demolition.

Submission of a final plan will be required at a later date

determined by VFPA.

(VFPA Comment: May be required for communications to

stakeholders. And dependent upon confirmation that there is no

residential community nearby (ex. Reed Point Marina). To be

confirmed upon receipt of a complete application.)





Section 6: Other Requirements/Considerations

VFPA Checklist


Section of PER

Document

Fisheries and

Oceans Canada

(DFO) Review and

Offsetting

DFO Submission

Materials

Appendix J:

DFO RFR and

Letter of

Determination

Appendix K:

Fisheries Act

Authorization

Application, and

Supplementary

Information and

Documentation

Package

DFO Submission Materials The Applicant shall review DFO’s Projects Near Water website (http://www.pac.dfompo.gc.ca/habitat/know-

savoir-eng.htm).

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Appendix J:

DFO RFR and Letter of

Determination

Appendix K:

Fisheries Act Authorization

Application, and

Supplementary Information

and Documentation

Package

Appendix J:

DFO RFR and

Letter of

Determination

DFO Request for Review

As the proposed Project involves the permanent loss of

habitat below the High Water Mark, VFPA requires a copy

of the submitted DFO Request for Review.

Appendix J: DFO RFR

Project

Description

Appendix B:

Project Drawing

Package

Construction:

Construction Activities



Townsite Site Habitat Offsetting

If offsetting is required or anticipated, VFPA requires a

conceptual plan prior to completing the Project and

Environmental Review (PER). Note that any works

associated with offsetting in VFPA jurisdiction will need to

be included in the scope of the proposed Project and

reviewed as part of the PER.

1.3.2

Appendix B: Project

Drawing Package –



Townsite Site Habitat

Offsetting




Cascade Capacity Expansion Project Section 6: Other Requirements/Considerations

VFPA Checklist


Section of PER

Document

Appendix K:

Fisheries Act

Authorization

Application

DFO Authorization Application

Package, and Supplementary

Information and

Documentation Package

Appendix K:

Fisheries Act Authorization

Application, and

Supplementary Information

and Documentation

Package

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Table of Contents

1.0 Project Description 1

1.1 Proponent Information ............................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Project Scope ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.2.1 Purpose and Rationale ............................................................................................................. 1

1.2.2 Project Setting .......................................................................................................................... 2

1.2.3 Potential Project Impacts ......................................................................................................... 5

1.2.4 Supporting Studies ................................................................................................................... 7

1.2.5 VFPA Permitting Process .......................................................................................................... 8

1.3 Construction ............................................................................................................................. 8

1.3.1 Project Schedule ...................................................................................................................... 8

1.3.2 Construction Activities ............................................................................................................. 9

1.4 Operations.............................................................................................................................. 12

2.0 Technical Studies 13

2.1 Geotechnical Investigations ................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Archaeological Investigations ................................................................................................ 13

2.3 Construction Environmental Management Plan ................................................................... 14

2.4 Biophysical Survey Report ...................................................................................................... 14

2.5 Noise Study ............................................................................................................................ 15

3.0 Engagement with Indigenous Communities and Stakeholders 16

3.1 Indigenous Communities Engagement Plan .......................................................................... 16

3.1.1 Engagement Objectives ......................................................................................................... 16

3.1.2 Engagement Activities ............................................................................................................ 17

3.2 Indigenous Communities Interested in the Project ............................................................... 18

3.2.1 Summary of Engagement Activities ....................................................................................... 18

3.2.2 Tracking Logs .......................................................................................................................... 23

3.3 Meetings with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority ................................................................... 24

3.4 Engagement with Project Stakeholders ................................................................................. 25

3.5 Integration of Engagement Feedback .................................................................................... 27

4.0 Other Federal Regulatory Requirements 28

4.1 DFO Requirements ................................................................................................................. 28

4.1.1 Habitat Offsetting .................................................................................................................. 29


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4.2 Transport Canada Requirements ........................................................................................... 30

Figures

Figure 1. Site Location Plan ....................................................................................................................... 4

Tables

Table 1. Potential Sensitive Receptors within 2.5 km of the Project Area ................................................ 3

Table 2. Summary of Potential Effects and Recommended Mitigation Measures ................................... 5

Table 3. Proposed Project Schedule and Milestones ................................................................................ 8

Table 4. Phased Construction Overview .................................................................................................... 9

Table 5. Engagement and Consultation Efforts with Identified Indigenous Communities ..................... 18

Table 6. Engagement and Consultation Overview: Tsleil-Waututh Nation............................................. 20

Table 7. Engagement and Consultation Overview: Musqueam Indian Band .......................................... 21

Table 8. Engagement and Consultation: Kwikwetlem First Nation ......................................................... 22

Table 9. Engagement and Consultation: Squamish Nation ..................................................................... 23

Table 10. General Engagement and Consultation: VFPA ........................................................................ 24

Table 11. General Engagement and Consultation: Other Stakeholders ................................................. 26

Table 12. Summary of Anticipated Project Permits/Approvals ............................................................... 28

Appendices

A VFPA Category C Application Form

B Project Drawing Package (Updated July 2019) C Geotechnical Reports (Updated July 2019) D Archaeology

E Construction Environmental Management Plan (Updated July 2019) F Integrated Contingency Plan (Spill Prevention and Emergency Response Plan) G Biophysical Survey / Habitat Assessment Report H Noise Assessment Screening Worksheet and Project Score

I Consultation Materials

J Request for Review Submission to DFO and Letter of Determination from DFO

K DFO Authorization Application (Updated July 2019)


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L Transport Canada Navigation Protection Act Submissions (Updated July 2019)


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1.0 Project Description

1.1 Proponent Information

The project proponent is Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) – a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. Incorporated in 1881, CP was formed to physically unite Canada and Canadians from coast to coast. Now, more than 130 years later, CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP offers a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. CP strives to be a leader in safe, secure and efficient railway operations by delivering reliable, high-quality service to their customers, and meeting and exceeding all regulatory requirements.

The Proponent’s primary contact for the Project is:

Joe Van Humbeck

System Manager Environmental Assessment Canadian Pacific Railway

7550 Ogden Dale Road SE

Calgary, Alberta

T2C 4X9

Phone: (403) 319-6530

Email: [email protected]

1.2 Project Scope

1.2.1 Purpose and Rationale

CP is proposing to expand existing railway infrastructure to increase capacity along a section of their Cascade Subdivision from Port Moody to Burnaby, British Columbia. Growth in freight volumes into and out of port facilities on the south shore of the Burrard Inlet requires an increase in rail capacity on the west end of CP’s Cascade Subdivision. A section of third track will increase track capacity and will reduce potential delays to both freight and passenger train traffic through the area on the mainline tracks.

The proposed service track is to be 1,100 metres (3,600 feet) in length and situated on the north side of the existing mainline tracks. All rail infrastructure is to be located within the CP right-of-way with a portion of the rail embankment, grading works and shoreline protection within the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) jurisdiction. No financial support for the Project will be provided by any level of government.



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As part of the Project, a habitat offsetting strategy and preliminary offsetting plan has been developed that contributes to the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Burrard Inlet fisheries. The proposed habitat development includes three separate beach sites at two proposed habitat offsetting locations to support spawning activities for forage fish (Pacific Sand Lance and Surf Smelt), as well as subtidal reef structures which will be installed offshore at both locations. The plan is aligned with DFO principles, local fisheries management objectives and supported by local Indigenous communities. DFO requirements are outlined further in Section 4.0, with preliminary habitat offsetting concepts included in Appendix B (Project Drawing Package) and Appendix K (Fisheries Act Authorization application).

1.2.2 Project Setting

The proposed Cascade Capacity Expansion Project is located on the south shore of Burrard Inlet in the Greater Vancouver Area of southwestern British Columbia. More specifically, the Project is situated within the CP ROW adjacent to the Port Moody Arm of Burrard Inlet between CP Mile 118.00 and 118.82 of the Cascade Subdivision (Figure 1). Corresponding geographic coordinates of the east and west project limits are 49° 17’ 28.38” N, 122° 53’ 20.43” W and 49° 17’ 17.6” N, 122° 54’ 19.2” W, respectively.

The Project straddles the municipal boundary between the City of Port Moody to the east and the City of Burnaby to the west and is not accessible from public roadways. The closest public roads are the access road to Reed Point Marina (Port Moody) and Cariboo Road (Burnaby). The closest residential areas are located in the Harbour Heights/College Park Neighbourhood some 900 metres east of the Project in Port Moody.

The proposed rail infrastructure is entirely situated within the CP ROW (i.e., lands owned by CP); however, portions of an expanded embankment required to support the proposed lead/service track will encroach into areas under the jurisdiction of the VFPA and leases held by various stakeholders.

Two locations were selected for proposed habitat offsetting: the Burnaby Mountain West and East Beaches Site is located in the City of Burnaby east of Barnet Marine Park; and the Hastings Townsite Site is situated adjacent to the Columbia Containers Ltd. terminal lot, just west of New Brighton Park in the City of Vancouver.

The VFPA Land Use Plan was reviewed to determine land use designations in the Burrard Inlet and identify locations where potential offsetting projects could be constructed: lands designated as “Terminal”, “Industrial” and “Commercial” were considered to be constraints to the selection of offsetting sites so as not to encumber future port development. However, the VFPA confirmed there is no objection to applying proposed habitat offsetting measures for beach areas west of Suncor within the designated Port Terminal Areas. Dialogue with the Port’s Real Estate team to retain lease hold agreements for the Project, including areas proposed to accommodate habitat offsetting sites, is ongoing.


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Further detail on the proposed habitat offsetting locations and treatments is provided in Section 4.1.1.

Table 1 below identifies the potential sensitive receptors (i.e., schools and parks) located proximate to the Project Area.

Table 1. Potential Sensitive Receptors within 2.5 km of the Project Area

Potential Receptor Location Approximate Distance from

Project Site (km)

Parks

Barnet Marine Park (Burnaby)

West of the Project area along the south side of Burrard Inlet

1.2

Westhill Park (Port Moody)

South and east of the Project area 1.2

Belcarra Regional Park (Port Moody)

Northwest of the Project area along the north side of Burrard Inlet

1.5

Easthill Park (Port Moody)


Seaview Park (Port Moody)


Bert Flinn Park (Port Moody)

North and east of the Project area on the north side of Burrard Inlet

2.5

Schools

Simon Fraser University (Burnaby)


Seaview Elementary School (Port Moody)

South of the Project area 1.5

Glenayre Elementary School (Port Moody)

South of the Project area 1.8

Pleasantside Elementary School (Port Moody)

North and east of the Project area on the north side of Burrard Inlet

2.5

There are no hospitals, retirement homes or other receptors that may be considered sensitive to potential impacts of the Project situated within 2.5 km of the Project site. The closest hospital is Eagle Ridge Hospital, located approximately 8.5 km from the Project site in the City of Port Moody.

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1.2.3 Potential Project Impacts

Of interest to the VFPA is the range of potential impacts of the Cascade Capacity Expansion Project to land, water, air and community and businesses in the Project vicinity. Ecosystem and social components of the area potentially affected by the development of the Project are:

Surface water and water bodies (Marine and Freshwater); Aquatic species and habitat; Riparian vegetation; Archaeology; Navigation and water use; Air quality; Noise; and

Safety.

Potential Project-related effects of the proposed development on each component, and recommended mitigation measures, are summarized below in Table 2. A Project-specific Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been prepared by CP following guidance provided in the VFPA’s Project and Environmental Review Guidelines (see Appendix E). The CEMP outlines mitigation measures recommended to avoid, reduce and/or minimize potential Project-related effects on the ecosystem and social components identified above. The CEMP will be included in the Project tender package and will be implemented by the Contractor selected by CP to construct the work. Responsibility for the effective implementation of all construction activities will rest with the Contractor.

Table 2. Summary of Potential Effects and Recommended Mitigation Measures

Component Description of Potential Effects Recommended Mitigation Measures

Surface water

and water

bodies (Marine

and Freshwater)

Potential negative effects to the waters of

Burrard Inlet and freshwater tributaries

may occur during construction of the

embankment and shoreline protection.

Potential negative effects to the waters of

Burrard Inlet and freshwater tributaries

may occur from the accidental release

(e.g., spills, leaks) of deleterious

substances during construction.

See various sections in Appendix E for mitigation

measures pertaining to water and soil

management, erosion and sediment control, and

hydraulic connections.

See Sections 4.11, 4.13 and 4.14 in Appendix E

for mitigation measures pertaining to working in

or near water, the storage of petroleum

products, and spill prevention and readiness,

respectively.

Section 6.0 of Appendix E provides details of

CP’s environmental emergency and spill response plans.

Aquatic species

and habitat

Negative effects to aquatic life and habitat

will occur from the placement of

embankment fill below the HHWM

resulting in direct (e.g., injury or mortality)

Construction of embankment and offsetting in

areas of fine-grain substrate will occur in

isolation; construction of embankment and

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and/or indirect (e.g., water quality)

effects.

occur without isolation in a manner that

minimizes sediment mobilization.

See Section 4.11 in Appendix E for mitigation

measures pertaining to working in or near water.

Potential water quality effects will be mitigated

following measures described in various sections

of Appendix E pertaining to water and soil

management, erosion and sediment control, and

hydraulic connections.

Habitat offsetting will result in a “net gain” of productivity of aquatic life and habitat.

Riparian

Vegetation

Existing riparian vegetation attending the

Burrard Inlet shoreline will be removed to

accommodate embankment and shoreline

protection construction.

Riparian vegetation will be removed following

mitigation measures identified in Section 4.9 of

Appendix E. Vegetation will be re-established

with selected native species to maximize

productivity and function. Habitat offsetting will

result in an overall “net gain” in vegetation values.

Archaeology

Construction activities along this modified

section of Burrard Inlet shoreline have a

low potential to affect unknown

archaeological resources. No

archaeological sites were identified with

the assessed area and the potential for

the Project to impact undocumented

archaeological sites is considered to be

low.

See Appendix D for materials related to the

assessment of archaeological resources.


measures pertaining to guidelines for “chance finds” of archaeological/cultural sites.

Chance Find Guidelines (Section 5.1 of

Appendix E) will be implemented by the

construction Contractor.

Navigation and

water use

The delivery of machinery, equipment and

materials to the construction site by water

may affect navigation and water use in the

local area of Port Moody Arm (Burrard

Inlet).

Industrial, commercial and recreational

water users (e.g., boaters) could be

temporarily affected by vessels accessing

the Project area.

Potential navigation/water use conflicts will be

managed through regulatory conditions provided

by Transport Canada and communications with

stakeholders as described in the Consultation

Materials (Appendix I).

The Project will comply with requirements and

conditions of the Navigation Protection Act to

minimize negative effects to vessel traffic during

the construction phase.

The Project will be reviewed by VFPA Marine

Operations as the Project site is under VFPA

Navigational Jurisdiction.

Proper communication and signage (see the

design drawings in Appendix B) will be applied,


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as required.

See materials in Appendix L for requirements,

conditions and mitigation measures pertaining to

navigation.

Air quality

Potential temporary negative effects to

local air quality may occur from the use of

construction machinery and equipment

during construction of the embankment

and shoreline protection.


measures to address potential effects of the

Project on local air quality.

Noise

Potential negative effects from noise

generated during construction activities.

There are no sensitive receptors within

2.5 km of the Project site.


measures to address potential noise effects of

the Project.

Safety

Potential negative effects to construction

worker safety may occur from the use of

heavy equipment for construction of the

embankment and shoreline protection, as

well as working on or near water.

The construction Contractor will be responsible

for the preparation of a Health and Safety Plan.

The Plan will include appropriate measures to

comply with WorkSafe BC requirements and to

ensure that safe work practices are implemented

during construction for the protection of workers

and the public.

With the implementation of industry best management practices and the recommended mitigation measures presented in the Construction Environmental Management Plan (Appendix E) and other attachments to this application, residual adverse effects are not likely to result from the proposed Project.

1.2.4 Supporting Studies

Following is a list of supporting studies completed to supplement this Category C application: Land- and Marine-based Geotechnical Investigations (GeoTech Drilling Services Ltd.) Archaeological Overview Assessment (Terra Archaeology Ltd.) Archaeological Impact Assessment (Terra Archaeology Ltd.) Biophysical Survey / Habitat Assessment Report including Subtidal Assessment (Dillon Consulting

Limited) Topographic and bathymetric surveys (AECOM) Utility and culvert locates (AECOM)


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1.2.5 VFPA Permitting Process

Given that portions of the Project will be located within the VFPA’s jurisdiction (i.e., lands/waters managed by the Port), the proposed service/lead track project is subject to review by the VFPA. Following initial discussions and meetings with Port staff and submission of a Pre-application package, it was determined that a project permit is required following the VFPA’s Project and Environmental Review Process for Category C projects.

The VFPA Project Permit Application Form for Category C Reviews was completed as part of the online submission. A copy is also included in Appendix A.

1.3 Construction

1.3.1 Project Schedule

A summary of the project schedule and milestones is provided in Table 3 below. Project work is scheduled to occur weekly and within the Port of Vancouver’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Table 3. Proposed Project Schedule and Milestones

Project Activity Anticipated Timing

Mobilization, start of construction1 November 1, 2019

Construction

o Temporary isolation barriers for in-water works2

o Temporary work areas2

o Habitat offsetting areas

o Embankment3

November 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020

Demobilization December 31, 2020

New service/lead track in service April 30, 2021 1 Mobilization, site facilities and temporary working areas, and access routes/track crossing. 2In-water temporary isolation barriers and temporary work areas below the high high water mark (HHWM) are anticipated to remain in place until December 31, 2020 to complete removal activities within the in-water work timing window (i.e., August 16 – February 29). 3Includes track work which will occur above the HHWM or within temporary isolation structures.

Three project phases (Table 4) will include early/pre-construction works, construction of the rail embankment upon which the new lead/service track will be situated, construction of the new track and associated rail infrastructure (e.g., ballast, ties, rail, switches, etc.), as well as construction of the habitat offsetting areas.


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Table 4. Phased Construction Overview

Construction Phase Construction Duration Notes

Project Phase 1:

Early Works 15 days

Mobilize contractor on-site. Construction of Temporary

Works Pads on the east and west side of Project area.

Construction of Temporary Unloading Pad for barge access

and delivery of materials on west side of Project area.

Coordination of site access requirements. Obtain required

permissions from leaseholders/property owners. Start

date to be determined by issuance of regulatory permits

and opening of Fisheries Window.

Project Phase 2:

Civil Slope Construction 150 days

Construction of proposed embankment including rail

platform sub-ballast. Construction of habitat offsetting

sites.

Project Phase 3:

Track Construction 26 days Start date following completion of sub-ballast platform.

Preliminary design drawings of the proposed works are presented in Appendix B.

1.3.2 Construction Activities

The first phase of the Project will include early and pre-construction works, and is expected to occur over a 15-day period, with anticipated completion by late November or early December 2019. Temporary working areas (i.e., temporary access pads, routes or rail crossings) will be constructed on the east and west ends of the Project area to support the delivery and movement of construction materials for the embankment extension.

At present, a marine-based option has been identified as potential access and egress point to the Project site for the inbound and outbound movement of construction materials and equipment. A temporary unloading pad at the west side of the Project area will be constructed for accessing the work site and delivering/removing materials by marine barge.

The locations of the temporary working areas are identified in the preliminary design drawings included as Appendix B:

East side of the Project area, west of Suncor’s trestle bridge to be accessed by truck via the trestle (Drawings SK-005);

East side of the Project area, west of Reed Point Marina (SK-004); and West side of the Project area west of the Suncor facility (Drawings SK-005 and SK-006),

temporary access road adjacent to the proposed Burnaby Mountain West and East Beaches, and the Temporary Unloading Pad for barge access (Drawings SK-006).

Construction of the proposed embankment will take place during the second phase of project construction, which is anticipated to require approximately 150 days to complete. The embankment will


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consist of a base course of large rock riprap and structural granular fill, and will extend up to 5 m north beyond CP’s ROW onto the Burrard Inlet foreshore at a number of locations. Construction methodology of the embankment will include: site access/egress preparation; vegetation clearing; excavation and establishment of the toe of slope; placement of well-graded structural fill and protective riprap to create a stable bench suitable for the development of the new lead/service track; and site clean-up, restoration and demobilization (Drawing G-012 in Appendix B).

Installation of the habitat offsetting treatments at the two proposed sites identified in Section 1.2.2 and detailed in Section 4.1.1 (i.e., Hastings Townsite and Burnaby Mountain West and East Beaches sites) will coincide with Phase 2 activities, with completion by December 31, 2020. The sequence of construction of the habitat offsetting treatments at both sites include:

Step 1 – Installation/placement of riprap

Step 2 – Installation/placement of the wave trip

Step 3 – Installation and compaction of cap rock

Step 4 – Installation of coarse sand and pebble over cap rock

Step 5 – Installation of riparian plantings along embankment

CP is currently conducting ongoing engagement with DFO during their review of the Authorization Application. Exact timing of habitat offsetting treatment installation at both sites will be confirmed once DFO has issued the Authorization. The proposed habitat offsetting plans are included in Appendix B.

Upon completion of the embankment, rail infrastructure will be installed and connected to Suncor’s private trackage at the Burrard Products Terminal. This third phase of Project construction is anticipated to occur over an approximately 14-day period following completion of the sub-ballast platform that will support the rail for the new lead/service track. Typical track sections are presented in Drawings CT-001, SK-004, SK-005 and SK-006 in Appendix B.

Daily Work Methodology The daily construction methodology for works occurring during Project Phase 2 has been designed to occur during favourable (low) tidal conditions (i.e., in the dry where possible) to eliminate “in water excavation/fill” and minimize water turbidity. No night construction work is anticipated for the Project, with construction occurring within the Port of Vancouver’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm.

The following provides a high-level overview of the four stages of construction during Project Phase 2:

Stage 1 – Toe Construction

The civil contractor will use the daily low tide window to:

o Excavate the required volume of material for disposal;


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o Install the required geotextile; and

o Install the riprap toe material to design. The remaining work day outside the low tide window will be used to manage on-site material

and prepare for the next low tide window. Hours for these works will need to be flexible to

accommodate changing tide cycles.

Stage 2 – From Toe to Highest High Water Level (HHWL) (Platform Level 2) The installation of construction fill from the installed toe to above HHWL, including the

installation of slope armouring, will be limited to the linear limits of the tide window. The daily

work will be left in a “slope protected” state.

Stage 3 – From HHWL to Subballast (Platform Level 3) The installation of this level will not be impacted by tide restrictions and will only be limited by

the daily materials placement limits of the contractor.

Stage 4 – Installation of Subballast (Platform Level 4) The installation of this level will not be impacted by tide restrictions and will only be limited by

the daily materials placement limits of the contractor.

Site Access

Two main options have been identified as potential/viable access points to the Project site for the mobilization, demobilization and movement of materials for disposal:

Existing road access over the overhead trestle to the Suncor site (Drawing SK-004 and SK-005); and

Temporary Unloading Pad at the west side of the Project area (Drawing SK-006), accessing the work site and delivering/removing materials by barge.

A temporary rail crossing will also be established in the vicinity of Station 0+725 (Drawing SK-005). Access to the Project site will be confirmed once the detail design for the proposed alignment has been finalized.


The start of construction will commence after contractor mobilization through the one or more of the access points identified above, and proceed from west to east with the construction of a track side work platform for the full length of the Project (i.e., work areas east and west of Suncor’s facility).

This initial track side work area will allow the uninterrupted delivery of the required material and facilitate the construction of the toe as shown in the design drawings (Appendix B).

All bulk material delivery to site are anticipated to be performed by barge, rail and truck. Barge operations will be managed by the contractor to minimize impact to active commercial navigation channels. Materials delivery by rail (i.e., pre-manufactured bridge materials) will be managed by CP


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operations to minimize the impact to train operations in the corridor between Port Coquitlam Yard and Vancouver.

The material excavated for the construction of the embankment walls toe will be managed by the contractor and is expected to be removed from site by truck and/or barge.

Bridging Structures

There are two potential “bridge” structures that will be managed by the civil contractor: A concrete structure is required under Suncor’s existing wooden access trestle – this will protect

the current trestle piles from the platform construction and train operations; and

A potential temporary bridging structure may be required for the Project to protect the existing underground pipes prior to their decommission. However, this structure may not be required.

It is anticipated that the bridge structures will be pre-manufactured; however the design of these structures will be confirmed following the results of the most recent geotechnical drilling program.

1.4 Operations

The service track being constructed will be used to clear trains off of the main line tracks, to increase capacity in the Cascade Subdivision corridor.


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2.0 Technical Studies

2.1 Geotechnical Investigations

Geotechnical investigations have been completed by AECOM (2017) and SNC Lavalin (2016), and include a description of site geological hazards, construction measures and best practices to minimize geotechnical hazards with consideration of terrestrial, marine and riparian environments. These studies confirmed that the subsurface soils at the proposed track expansion site generally consist of fill (e.g. sand, silt, gravel, cobbles, wood debris, boulder) underlain by marine deposits (sand, silt, occasional cobbles) over glacially-overridden till-like (Vashon Drift) soils.

An additional detailed geotechnical investigation program was completed in the fall of 2018 to determine the site-specific subsurface conditions along the proposed track expansion embankment area of the foreshore, and to inform the preparation of a detailed design for the proposed capacity expansion project. The results of the 2017 and 2018 geotechnical investigation program are provided in Appendix C.

In areas of encroachment on to the foreshore, the embankment is planned to be supported on 2H:1V or flatter unreinforced slope. Embankment slopes and backfill materials are designed for static and seismic design requirements to satisfy the required minimum factor of safety. Based on the preliminary investigation information, flow-slide of the embankment following liquefaction is negligible. Post-liquefaction lateral spreading is expected to be approximately 30 and 300 mm for 1 in 475 and 1 in 975 year earthquake events, respectively (AECOM 2017). Toe of the unreinforced slope should be protected against tidal wave scouring using rip-rap and the rip-rap should extend a minimum of 0.3 m above the highest water level with respect to the slope.

The embankment slope will be founded on compacted granular soils or natural dense in situ soils. Any loose/soft and/or unsuitable soils and liquefaction susceptible soils below the foundation will be removed and backfilled using free-draining granular material such as well-graded 75 mm minus crushed gravel and sand having less than 5% fines content. Backfill should be placed in lifts not thicker than 200 mm and compacted to a minimum of 95% of modified Proctor maximum dry density.

Foundation subgrade preparation and embankment fill construction will be inspected by experienced professional engineers during construction. Quality assurance and quality control will be implemented during construction.

2.2 Archaeological Investigations

Archaeological investigations have been completed for the Project area (including a proposed construction access corridor located west of the main Project area) by TERRA Archaeology in compliance


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with VFPA requirements as outlined in the Project and Environmental Review Application Submission Requirements. The investigations included a preliminary desktop review to determine archaeological potential and provide recommendations regarding the need for additional archaeological studies for the Project site and surrounding areas, as well as an archaeological impact assessment (AIA). The preliminary assessment determined that land alterations in the project area (i.e., cutting and filling, construction of industrial and commercial sites, and construction of the existing railway) have significantly reduced archaeological potential in and adjacent to the Project area.

On the recommendation of archaeologists from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, TERRA Archaeology provided archaeological monitors for the geotechnical investigations conducted during the fall of 2018. The AIA includes the geotechnical monitoring results for the recently completed drilling program.

In response to comments from interested Indigenous communities, a “Chance Find Procedure” was developed by TERRA Archaeology that outlines a standardized approach to manage for the possibility of encountering archaeological remains during construction. The document is intended to be used as an in-field resource that allows the construction schedule to advance, but with built-in checks so that should archaeological material be encountered, it is managed appropriately as required by the Heritage Conservation Act.

The AIA and Chance Find Procedure are provided in Appendix D.

2.3 Construction Environmental Management Plan

A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been completed per the VFPA’s Project and Environmental Review Application Submission Requirements. Specifically, the CEMP outlines the potential impacts of construction on existing habitat, heritage resources, the public, and Indigenous groups and includes a suite of Best Management Practices that can be applied to mitigate these impacts. The CEMP is provided in Appendix E.

CP has also developed an Integrated Contingency Plan: Emergency Preparedness and Response that addresses hazardous materials handling, spill prevention and emergency response planning. The document is provided in Appendix F.

2.4 Biophysical Survey Report

The biophysical survey report (Habitat Assessment Report) has been completed per the VFPA’s Project and Environmental Review Application Submission Requirements. Specifically, this includes a description of the species and habitats found within and adjacent to the Project Footprint that will be affected by construction activities. Habitats examined in the biophysical survey include subtidal, intertidal, marine riparian, and freshwater. Vegetation species present, both native and invasive, are described.


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The report includes a discussion of at-risk species listed on both Schedule 1 of the federal Species at Risk Act and the provincial red and blue lists. Discussion of the potential impacts associated with construction and the mitigation strategies to be applied to protect these species is included.

The report includes a description of the site-specific habitat for each species, their relative abundance, and the mitigation/compensation strategies to address impacts.

The Habitat Assessment Report is provided in Appendix G.

2.5 Noise Study

A Noise Assessment Screening Worksheet and Noise Assessment Project Score have been completed per the VFPA’s Project and Environmental Review Application Submission Requirements in accordance with the VFPA’s guidelines for Environmental Noise Assessment (July 2015). The noise screening questionnaire is a qualitative assessment using a weighting factor to predict whether the proposed Project, upon completion and during operations, may affect noise levels within surrounding areas warranting require further assessment.

Based on completion of the preliminary noise assessment screening with a resulting score below 30 points, further assessment (i.e., a noise impact assessment) is not required.

The Noise Assessment Screening Worksheet and Project Score are provided in Appendix H.


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3.0 Engagement with Indigenous Communities and Stakeholders

CP has initiated, and continues, engagement activities with interested Indigenous communities, the VFPA and other Project stakeholders having operations and/or interests adjacent to the Project area. CP is committed to building and maintaining positive relationships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders through frequent and open communications.

CP has developed a Project-specific Engagement Plan to guide interactions with Indigenous communities having an interest in the Cascade Capacity Expansion Project. Principles and objectives of the Plan have also been used to guide interactions with other Project stakeholders. The Plan, and results of its implementation, is presented below.

3.1 Indigenous Communities Engagement Plan

3.1.1 Engagement Objectives

CP is committed to creating long-lasting relationships with Indigenous communities and helping to build a better understanding of how the company operates the railway. Through the project-specific Engagement Plan developed for the Cascade Capacity Expansion Project, CP seeks to:

Provide information in a timely and effective manner; Encourage effective communication and open dialogue and discussion; Foster opportunities for collaboration and information sharing; Demonstrate ideas and concepts through practical examples; Respond to questions and information requests in a timely manner; Provide capacity for meaningful participation of interested communities; Develop a deeper understanding of the communities CP works with and, in turn, share

information about the organization including mandates, operational procedures, project team, etc.;

Identify opportunities, where possible, for meaningful community benefit to local communities through CP’s projects; and

Identify procurement opportunities through project delivery.


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3.1.2 Engagement Activities

The following tasks and activities form the basis of the CP Cascade Capacity Expansion Project Indigenous Engagement Plan.

Task 1: Identifying Potentially-Affected Indigenous Communities

CP and their Project Consultant engaged the VFPA and other relevant agencies to determine the list of potentially affected Indigenous communities.

Task 2: Contact List and Background Research

The contact list has been created from information provided by the VFPA, and other government agencies as required. As community leaders, staff and representatives may change over the duration of the Project, the contact information will be updated periodically as required.

Research has been undertaken to identify any community consultation protocols and to gain a preliminary understanding of the historic use of the lands and information about the Communities such as environmental policies, traditional territories, etc.

Task 3: Project Notification Letter

Project Notification Letters were developed and distributed to all identified Indigenous communities via email and hard copy per the community’s referrals process and circulation criteria.

Task 4: Follow-up

Systematic follow-up with each Indigenous community has been undertaken to confirm receipt of the Project Notification Letter, solicit preliminary interest or feedback regarding the project, and inquire if there is interest in the Project and to inquire about a preliminary meeting to more fully introduce the project.

Task 5: Ongoing Engagement Activities

Following Project Notification and follow-up, and based on specific responses, on-going engagement activities has been initiated specific to the needs of each interested community. The Indigenous Communities Engagement Plan is dynamic and includes but is not limited to the following activities:

One-on-one meetings; Distributing project information as it becomes available (ongoing); Site visits; Responding to information requests: Workshops to discuss specific activities (e.g., habitat offsetting); Capacity funding to support meaningful participation into project planning; and

Development of Project specific work plans with Indigenous communities for participation in project planning and delivery.


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The Indigenous Communities Engagement Plan will continuously be updated and modified if and when new developments arise or new information becomes available. CP will continue to consult with Indigenous communities and will respond to any questions or concerns identified.

3.2 Indigenous Communities Interested in the Project

Through coordination with, and direction from, the VFPA’s Aboriginal Affairs staff, it was confirmed that the proposed Project is located within the asserted territory of the following Indigenous communities:

Musqueam Indian Band

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Squamish Nation

Kwikwetlem First Nation

Stó:lō Nation

Cowichan Tribes

Halalt First Nation

Lake Cowichan First Nation

Lyackson First Nation

Penelakut Tribe

Stz’uminus First Nation

3.2.1 Summary of Engagement Activities

CP notified all identified Indigenous communities of the initiation of planning for the proposed Project and requested an indication of their interest in the Project if any. Initial efforts to engage the broad group of communities identified as having asserted territory are summarized in Table 5.

Table 5. Engagement and Consultation Efforts with Identified Indigenous Communities

Date Engagement Activity

July 25, 2018 Project Notification Letter distributed via email to all identified Indigenous communities.

July 26, 2018 Project Notification Letter distributed via hard copy mail to all identified Indigenous communities.

August 14, 2018

Follow-up phone calls to all Indigenous communities who had not yet responded to the Project Notification Letter to seek confirmation of receipt of letter and to solicit preliminary feedback or questions.

September 18, 2018 Project Update email to all Indigenous communities who had not yet received information on proposed geotechnical work, archaeology work and related permits.

December 11, 2018 Archaeological Impact Assessment Report was distributed to all identified Indigenous communities for review and comment.


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Following the distribution of Project Notification Letters, three communities expressed an interest in the Project. They were:

Musqueam Indian Band

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Kwikwetlem First Nation

Responses to the Project Notification Letters were received from two communities (Stó:lō Nation, Cowichan Tribes) expressly indicating that they had no interest in the Project and/or were satisfied deferring interest in the Project to another community.

The Squamish Nation have confirmed receipt of Project-related correspondence but, to date, have not provided Project-specific input or comments nor participated in meetings and workshops. The Project team continues to provide the Squamish Nation with Project updates, and encourage participation and feedback.

The draft VFPA Category C PER document was distributed for preliminary review and comment to the Indigenous communities expressing interest in the Project (i.e., Musqueam Indian Band, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Kwikwetlem First Nation) as well as the Squamish Nation.

Subsequent to responses received, CP has actively engaged and consulted with those communities expressing interest, and continues to follow up with Indigenous communities as the Project progresses. Overviews of specific engagement and consultation activities that have taken place with the three communities who expressed an interest in the Project, as well as the Squamish Nation are summarized in Table 6, Table 7, Table 8, and Table 9.


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Table 6. Engagement and Consultation Overview: Tsleil-Waututh Nation


July 25 & 26, 2018 Project Notification Letter distributed via email and hard copy.

August 2018 Follow-up communication regarding the Project.

September 10, 2018

In-person meeting to introduce team members, provide an overview of the project, learn about the Indigenous community, discuss archaeology, review geotechnical work, discuss habitat offsetting, and discuss relationship building and capacity funding.

September 13, 2018

Terms of Reference provided in support of the Tsleil-Waututh (TWN) Policy and Stewardship Framework for the TWN to respond to. The framework was developed to support TWN’s technical input into the proposed Project.

Site visit with representatives from TWN, CP and Dillon to identify and discuss potential habitat offsetting sites and opportunities (including site-specific treatments) at the Schoolhouse Creek area and adjacent to the proposed CP Cascade Capacity Expansion Project alignment.

October 3, 2018 In-person workshop to discuss conceptual habitat offsetting with the CP, Dillon and AECOM team members.

December 4, 2018

In-person workshop to provide: an update on project progress, schedule and habitat offsetting strategies; to discuss review opportunities of draft VFPA and DFO application packages; and community involvement in the development and delivery of technical studies.

December 11, 2018 Archaeological Impact Assessment Report was distributed to TWN for review and comment.

December 18, 2018 Notification from TWN that a workplan and cost estimate would be forthcoming in early January 2019.

December 20, 2018 Project Consultant Archaeologist advised that a Chance Find Procedure has been prepared.

February 8, 2019 Project Consultant sent draft VFPA PER Document for preliminary review.

February 12, 2019 Notification from TWN to confirm receipt of the draft VFPA PER Document.

February 21, 2019 TWN sent a research study proposal for inclusion as part of the habitat offsetting component of the DFO Authorization application package.

March 6, 2019 Project Consultant followed up on the status of review of the draft VFPA PER Document by TWN, and if there were any preliminary comments. March 12, 2019

March 20, 2019 Notification from TWN to provide comments on the draft VFPA PER Document. Project Proponent responded to acknowledge the comments.

June 24, 2019 Project Proponent sent a response letter addressing comments on the draft VFPA PER Document, and advising of next steps.


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Table 7. Engagement and Consultation Overview: Musqueam Indian Band



August 2018 Follow-up communication regarding the Project.

September 21, 2018


September 2018

Follow-up correspondence to provide additional project information and feedback on a work plan to support Musqueam Indian Band’s (MIB) technical input into the proposed Project.

October 3, 2018 In-person meeting to discuss habitat offsetting with the CP, Dillon and AECOM teams.

December 5, 2018


December 14, 2018

Notification from MIB of their interest in undertaking a technical investigation as a component of CP’s Habitat Offsetting Plan and request for additional information on CP’s proposal requirements.

December 11, 2018 Archaeological Impact Assessment Report was distributed to MIB for review and comment.


February 21, 2019 Notification from MIB to provide preliminary comments on the draft VFPA PER Document. Project Proponent responded to acknowledge the comments.



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Table 8. Engagement and Consultation: Kwikwetlem First Nation



August and September 2018 Ongoing follow-up communication regarding the Project and to set up an in-person meeting.

October 5, 2018


October 6, 2018

Terms of Reference provided for the Kwikwetlem First Nation (KFN) to respond to. The framework was developed to support the Kwikwetlem First Nation’s technical input into the proposed Project.

December 4, 2018


December 11, 2018 Archaeological Impact Assessment Report was distributed to KFN for review and comment.

January 4, 2019 Preliminary agreement on scope and working budget to support the KFN in their participation in the review of regulatory submissions, attendance at meetings, etc.


February 15, 2019

Notification from KFN to confirm receipt of the draft VFPA PER Document, and to provide preliminary comments. Project Consultant responded to acknowledge the comments.

February 21, 2019 Notification from KFN to provide additional preliminary comments on the draft VFPA PER Document. Project Consultant responded to acknowledge the comments.



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Table 9. Engagement and Consultation: Squamish Nation


July 25 & 26, 2018 Project Notification Letter distributed via email.

August - December 2018 Ongoing follow-up communication regarding the Project and to set up an in-person meeting.


February 14, 2019 Notification from Squamish Nation to confirm receipt of the draft VFPA PER Document.

March 6, 2019 Project Consultant followed up on the status of review of the draft VFPA PER Document by Squamish Nation, and if there were any preliminary comments.

Following is a list of Project materials and information provided to Indigenous communities that expressed interest in the Project:

Project Introduction meeting presentation slides; Proposed geotechnical investigation borehole location drawings; Conceptual Habitat Offsetting Plan workshop presentation slides; Fill Construction Schematic Sketches – proposed embankment extension; Draft Terms of Reference (i.e., capacity funding framework) to support technical input into the

Project; Project Meeting minutes; Project Update/Habitat Offsetting Plan workshop presentation slides; and

Draft VFPA PER Document (for preliminary review and comment).

The CP Project Team will continue to engage with Indigenous communities to explore their interest in the Project, and to meaningfully engage with them regarding their concerns and involvement in the Project.

3.2.2 Tracking Logs

CP has maintained a detailed log of communications with identified Indigenous communities. This Communications log is dynamic and being updated on a regular basis. It is understood that the Communications log will be maintained as a confidential document by the VFPA and will not be posted on their publicly-accessible website. A copy of the respective community-specific communication log will be made available to each of the three interested communities by request.

Similarly, CP continues to manage an Issues and Accommodation log that tracks issues raised by the Indigenous communities whom have expressed an interest in the Project, as well as CP’s responses to address these comments. To-date, topics/issues raised by the interested communities include:

Geotechnical work and potential conflicts with archaeological values; The potential for unidentified archaeological sites in the vicinity of the Project;


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Capacity to participate in the Project; and Timing requirements for reviews/input.

It is understood that the Issues and Accommodation log will be maintained as a confidential document by the VFPA and will not be posted on their publicly-accessible website. A copy of the respective community-specific Issues and Accommodation log will be available to each of the three interested Indigenous communities by request.

The Communications log and Issues and Accommodations log, current as of the date of submission to the VFPA, are provided under separate cover in Appendix I.

3.3 Meetings with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

CP has maintained formal and informal engagement with the VFPA since spring, 2018. In-person meetings have regularly occurred to keep VFPA current on project plans and progress. In addition to the VFPA’s Project and Environmental Review (PER) team, the CP Project Team has interacted with VFPA Planners, Biologists and Real Estate staff to discuss a wide range of technical, property and legal topics of relevance to CP and the Port’s jurisdiction.

Table 10 provides an overview of formal consultation activities that have been completed with the VFPA to date.

Table 10. General Engagement and Consultation: VFPA

Date Consultation/Engagement Summary

June 7, 2018

In-person meeting to: Introduce the Cascade Capacity Expansion Project to VFPA staff and

review the VFPA PER process

July 24, 2018

Telephone conversation to: Discuss regulatory requirements and archaeological information for

proposed geotechnical investigations on the Burrard Inlet foreshore

August 10, 2018

In-person meeting to: Discuss project status, design changes and application requirements

for the overall project

August 28, 2018 In-person meeting to:

Discuss VFPA habitat offsetting priorities and approach

September 5, 2018

In-person meeting to: Present project plans, progress and confirm VFPA approvals

requirements and process steps

September 19, 2018

In-person meeting to: Discuss land requirements to support the Suncor project

development and operation

January 8, 2019 In-person meeting to:

Discuss property, land and lease issues


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Date Consultation/Engagement Summary

January 31, 2019 In-person meeting to:

Discuss property, land and lease issues

March 7, 2019

In-person meeting to: Discuss Indigenous communities consultation, and procedural

elements of Project-related consultation

CP has engaged and continues dialogue with the Port’s Real Estate team to discuss requirements for property and lease agreements for the Project, including areas proposed to accommodate habitat offsetting sites (presented in the lease area drawings – Burnaby Mountain West and East Beaches Site Proposed Lease Area; Hastings Townsite Site Lease Area – included in Appendix B).

The VFPA and Project stakeholders will continue to be engaged and kept informed of on-going and future Project activities, as required.

3.4 Engagement with Project Stakeholders

Since the identification of capacity constraints in the local area of CP’s Vancouver Terminal, CP has maintained ongoing dialogue with Project stakeholders (i.e., customers, adjacent leaseholders, relevant land and marine users) in an effort to understand potential concerns and to develop important working relationships that will support the implementation of the proposed Capacity Expansion Project.

Key stakeholders for this Project are: Suncor Energy; Reed Point Marina; City of Burnaby; and

City of Port Moody.

Table 11 provides a summary of the stakeholder consultation and engagement activities that have been completed to date.


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Table 11. General Engagement and Consultation: Other Stakeholders

Stakeholder Date Consultation/Engagement Summary

Suncor Energy

2017-present

On-going interaction (telephone calls, meetings, emails) with Suncor Management and local Operations staff regarding all manner of activities ranging from confidential commercial agreements to engineering details of terminal infrastructure.

October 3, 2018

In-person meeting to: Discuss geotechnical scope and logistics on Suncor lease area and

any potential residual contaminant issues that could arise during the work.

Reed Point Marina

June 21, 2018

Telephone conversation to: Discuss subtidal technical studies (SCUBA diving) being completed

in the vicinity of the marina.

September 27, 2018

In-person meeting to: Review overall switch lead construction plans end to end of the

track; Discuss Reed Point Marina consent/approval for water side access

to drill two geotechnical boreholes west of their area between Reed Point and the Suncor road access trestle;

Discuss Reed Point consent/approval for the final grade and temporary construction works along the area from Reed Point to the Suncor road access trestle; and

Discuss Reed Point consent/approval for equipment and dump truck access through the Reed Point Marina area from the at-grade crossing for construction.

City of Burnaby

September 7, 2018 Project Notification Letter sent to the City.

December 14, 2018

In-person meeting to: Discuss possible habitat offsetting locations occurring on the City

of Burnaby shoreline.

January 4, 2019

In-person meeting to: Discuss permit requirements for temporary construction access

through City-owned lands adjacent to Cariboo Road.

February 28, 2019

In-person meeting to: Discuss access/egress through the temporary use of Cariboo

Road. City of Port Moody

September 7, 2018 Project Notification Letter sent to the City.

University of British Columbia Sea Lion Research Station

October 9, 2018

Telephone conversation to: Discuss with sea lion researchers the proposed scope and timing

of geotechnical assessment work in the Reed Point Marina lease area.

No response has been received from the City of Port Moody. No interaction with the general public has been initiated to-date.


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CP has engaged and continues to have discussions with both Suncor and Reed Point Marina regarding lease agreements necessary to accommodate the Project.

3.5 Integration of Engagement Feedback

Feedback received during Project engagement and consultation activities has been, or will be, integrated into the Project as appropriate. Examples of the integration of engagement feedback to-date include, but are not limited to:

Participation of archaeological monitors in the AIA and geotechnical investigations; Identification of local fisheries management priorities; Mitigation measures to be implemented during geotechnical investigations and Project

construction; Application document structure, format and content; Notification requirements for Project-related activities; Permitting and other regulatory/logistics requirements; Approach to habitat offsetting and potential offsetting locations; and

Design and construction considerations to address business, environmental and other concerns.

The CP Project Team will continue to solicit feedback from Indigenous communities, the VFPA and other Project stakeholders to understand possible concerns and involvement opportunities and integrate this information into the ongoing planning and implementation activities for the Cascade Capacity Expansion Project.


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4.0 Other Federal Regulatory Requirements

All regulatory requirements will be met in order for CP to undertake works associated with the proposed railway expansion. This will include securing the appropriate federal regulatory permits and approvals required to proceed to construction as summarized in Table 12 below.

Table 12. Summary of Anticipated Project Permits/Approvals

Agency Submission Status of Permit/Approval

DFO Request for Review Form and supplementary materials

Letter of Determination confirming the requirement of a Fisheries Act Authorization received on October 26, 2018.

DFO

Fisheries Act Authorization Application Form and supplementary materials

Application for Fisheries Act Authorization for the Project submitted May 17, 2019.

Letter of Time Limit Ceased to Apply to the Review of your Application for a Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorization received on July 2, 2019.

Supplemental Information and Documentation for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorization (19-HPAC-00366) submitted July 22, 2019.

Letter of Receipt of Outstanding Information and Documentation for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorization (19-HPAC-00366) received on July 24, 2019.

Transport Canada

Navigation Protection Act Notice of Works Form and supplementary materials

Notice of Works Form package submitted June 3, 2019. Timeline for review of the notification by the Navigation

Protection Program (NPP) to be determined. Information request for TC #2019-500287 and

2019-500288 received on June 28, 2019. Supplemental Information and Documentation for the NPA

Notice of Works package submitted on July 29, 2019.

4.1 DFO Requirements

As portions of the Project occur in waters that support a commercial, recreational or Aboriginal fishery, as well as aquatic species-at-risk (i.e., Burrard Inlet), there is potential for the proposed railway expansion to result in serious harm to fish. A Request for Review was submitted to DFO, and a Letter of Determination received from DFO confirmed that a Sec. 35(2) Fisheries Act Authorization is required for the overall Project.

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The CP Project Team has developed a Fisheries Act Authorization application for submission to DFO. Given the determination of serious harm to fish, CP has developed a preliminary habitat offsetting plan in consultation with interested Indigenous communities that offsets the anticipated loss of productivity resulting from development of the Project. The plan is aligned with DFO principles, local fisheries management objectives and supported by local Indigenous communities. CP is also supporting technical investigations developed and delivered by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation as an element of the overall habitat offsetting plan. A supplementary filing letter and information package was also submitted in response to a request for additional information received from DFO.

The Sec. 35(2) Fisheries Act Authorization submission package including the supplementary filing letter is provided in Appendix K.

4.1.1 Habitat Offsetting

A strategy for habitat offsetting that contributes to the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Burrard Inlet fisheries has been developed as part of the Project. The strategy will result in the development of an offsetting plan aligned with DFO’s Fisheries Productivity Investment Policy: A Proponent’s Guide to Offsetting1

. CP has engaged with key stakeholders on this strategy, including the VFPA, DFO, and potentially affected and interested Indigenous communities (i.e., TWN, MIB, and KFN). The strategy provides a framework that evaluates the feasibility, practicality, and potential risks associated with alternative offsetting options and offsetting plan monitoring and adaptive management considerations.

Interested Indigenous communities, local environmental stewardship groups, researchers, and other key stakeholders were engaged and consulted to identify suitable habitat offsetting opportunities that would align with DFO's guiding principles and meet the local fisheries management objectives. A review of studies conducted within the Burrard Inlet and additional technical investigations were completed to address data gaps and identify potential areas for restoration or improvement of fish habitat. The following local fisheries management objectives and restoration priorities were identified as the focus for suitable offsetting opportunities:

Enhancement and restoration of nearshore rearing habitat for juvenile salmonids and other aquatic life; and

Enhancement and restoration of forage fish spawning habitat.

The following locations were selected for proposed habitat offsetting sites: Burnaby Mountain West and East Beaches Site – situated west of the Suncor Burrard Products

Terminal; and

1 An Applicant's Guide to Submitting an Application for Authorization under Paragraph 35(2)(b) of the Fisheries Act. Retrieved

from http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/reviews-revues/application-eng.html#ch21.

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/reviews-revues/application-eng.html#ch21


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Hastings Townsite Site – adjacent to the Columbia Containers Ltd. terminal lot, west of New Brighton Park.

Treatments proposed at each site include beach spawning habitat creation and nearshore (subtidal) reef habitat creation at both sites, and riparian vegetation planting at the Burnaby Mountain West and East Beaches Site. CP is also committed to pursuing research opportunities with interested Indigenous communities to be included as complementary measures for habitat offsetting. The amount of offsetting required was calculated using a “relative productivity” approach within a habitat equivalency framework. Upon the successful implementation of the proposed offsetting measures, the proposed offsetting projects will result in a net gain in fish habitat and a collaborative research initiative will have been completed.

Additional detailed information on the proposed habitat offsetting sites, locations and treatments is included as part of the Sec. 35(2) Fisheries Act Authorization submission package (Section 8.0 and site lease area drawings in Appendix K).

4.2 Transport Canada Requirements

A Transport Canada NPA Notice of Works Form and package has been submitted for review to confirm whether the proposed Project and/or associated works may interfere with navigation in and around the waters adjacent to the Project area, and whether further involvement from Transport Canada is anticipated. A supplementary filing package has also been submitted in response to a request for additional information received from Transport Canada.

The Transport Canada NPA Notice of Works submission package is included in Appendix L.

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