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INSPECTION RECORD 1 Project Name Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project Inspection Status Final EA Certificate # E14-03 Inspection No. IR2020-020 Project Status Certified Inspection Start 2020-04-29 Sector Energy UTM 10U 432615 5990249 Trigger Planned Inspection Inspection Type Field Project Description The Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project (Project) is an approximately 650 km long natural gas pipeline connecting facilities in the vicinity in northeast British Columbia (BC) to the LNG Canada facility near Kitimat. Location Description The Project is near Groundbirch (40 km west of Dawson Creek) in northeast BC to the LNG Canada facility near Kitimat. This inspection focused on work being carried out in Section 4 of the Project, which was accessed from the Prince George area. Inspection Summary On April 29, 2020 Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) Compliance and Enforcement Officer Clayton Smith (EAO C&E) inspected the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project (the Project) against requirements of the Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) #E14-03 (Appendix 1). The Project was in Construction at the time of inspection. The focus of the inspection surrounded activities associated with the Vanderhoof multiuse site (MUS) within Section 4 of the Project. The inspection included an in field debrief of observations with Project staff at approximately 13:01 hours at the Vanderhoof MUS. Following the inspection, EAO C&E requested documentation from the Certificate Holder in order to confirm compliance with the Projects Socio-economic Effects Management Plan (SEEMP). After review of observations and information obtained during the inspection and through the information request, the following compliance determinations have been made: 1. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D. 2. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D. 3. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D. 4. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D. 5. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D. 6. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D.

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Project Name Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project Inspection Status Final

EA Certificate # E14-03 Inspection No. IR2020-020

Project Status Certified Inspection Start 2020-04-29

Sector Energy UTM 10U 432615 5990249

Trigger Planned Inspection Inspection Type Field

Project Description The Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project (Project) is an approximately 650 km long natural gas pipeline connecting facilities in the vicinity in northeast British Columbia (BC) to the LNG Canada facility near Kitimat.

Location Description The Project is near Groundbirch (40 km west of Dawson Creek) in northeast BC to the LNG Canada facility near Kitimat. This inspection focused on work being carried out in Section 4 of the Project, which was accessed from the Prince George area.

Inspection Summary On April 29, 2020 Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) Compliance and Enforcement Officer Clayton Smith (EAO C&E) inspected the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project (the Project) against requirements of the Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) #E14-03 (Appendix 1). The Project was in Construction at the time of inspection. The focus of the inspection surrounded activities associated with the Vanderhoof multiuse site (MUS) within Section 4 of the Project. The inspection included an in field debrief of observations with Project staff at approximately 13:01 hours at the Vanderhoof MUS. Following the inspection, EAO C&E requested documentation from the Certificate Holder in order to confirm compliance with the Projects Socio-economic Effects Management Plan (SEEMP). After review of observations and information obtained during the inspection and through the information request, the following compliance determinations have been made:

1. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D.

2. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D.

3. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D.

4. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D.

5. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D.

6. COMPLIANT with Condition 24 of Schedule B regarding implementation of the SEEMP specific to Section 5 Appendix D.

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7. COMPLIANT with Condition 26 of Schedule B, Environmental Management Plan, Human Wildlife Conflict Management Plan with regards to electric fencing around the Vanderhoof workforce accommodation.

Additional detail regarding these findings may be found in the sections below. The compliance determinations in this report reflect the findings from the inspection dates noted above. These determinations can change at any time upon information gathered through future inspections or if new information is obtained by EAO C&E.

In Attendance Environmental Inspector, Coastal GasLink Pipeline

Construction Coordinator, SA Energy Group

Senior Agrologist, McTavish Resource and Management Consultants Ltd.

Construction Lead, Summit Camps

Certificate Holder Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd.

Mailing Address 450 1st Street S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 5H1

Contact Tracy YOUNG, Senior Regulatory Analyst, Coastal GasLink, TransCanada Dan WYMAN, Regulatory Team Lead, Coastal GasLink, TransCanada

Phone No. YOUNG - 778-328-5327

WYMAN – 403-920-6296

Email [email protected]

[email protected]

INSPECTION DETAILS

Requirement 1: Condition 24 of Schedule B

The Holder must develop and implement a Social and Economic Effects Management Plan (SEEMP). The Holder must develop the SEEMP in consultation with CSCD, and in consideration of the framework attached as Appendix B. The SEEMP must include specific actions to address the following:

• implementation of mitigation set out in the Application (Section 12, Table 12-8 and Table 12-9 and Section 15, Table 15-17 and 15-21);

• effective consultation planning and implementation with affected Aboriginal Groups, local

governments and service delivery agencies regarding effects related to community level infrastructure and services including water, waste (solid and liquid), health and social services;

• approach to designing and communicating programs related to employment and contracting opportunities, skills training and education;

• monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the mitigation set out in the Application and in the SEEMP; and

• if necessary, description of an adaptive management approach, including the implementation of alternative mitigation, to address unpredicted effects directly related to the Project.

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The Holder is required to implement the SEEMP in consultation with CSCD upon the commencement of Construction activities until one year after Project Operations commence or as otherwise directed by EAO. In order to allow for CSCD to review, comment and make a recommendation to EAO on whether to approve the plan, the Holder must provide the SEEMP to CSCD no less than 90 days prior to the Holder’s planned date to commence Construction. The Holder must not commence Construction until the SEEMP has been approved by EAO. Any amendments to the SEEMP as a result of the adaptive management approach must be developed in consultation with CSCD and approved by EAO prior to implementation, unless otherwise authorized by EAO. Social and Economic Effects Management Plan Section 5.0, Mitigation Mitigation is presented to avoid, reduce or control a project’s potential adverse effects identified as part of the EA process. A consolidated list of SEEMP mitigation linked to various monitoring elements can be found in the following format (Figure 5-1) in Appendix D (Effectiveness Monitoring Table). Appendix D Communicate with local emergency service providers, fire departments and RCMP detachments throughout the proposed Project construction and operations phases to provide proposed Project construction schedules and maps and to identify issues such as staffing requirements, access needs and emergency evacuation routes.

Findings: On April 30, 2020, EAO C&E requested supporting documentation indicating how and when CGL communicated with local emergency service providers, fire departments and RCMP detachments throughout the proposed Project construction and operations phases to provide proposed Project construction schedules and maps and to identify issues such as staffing requirements, access needs and emergency evacuation routes within Section 4 of the Project.

On May 15, 2020, the Holder provided a response to EAO C&E (Appendix 4) noting the following:

• Coastal GasLink has regular formal meetings with Northern Health to provide project information and engage on health care services. Northern Health is the central point of contact for Coastal GasLink for coordination with local health services across northern BC.

• Coastal GasLink has adopted strategies to minimize reliance on local emergency services, for example: o An extensive traffic safety program to prevent vehicle-related incidents, including the universal

application of in-vehicle video o on-site security services o firefighting capacity in the form of employees who are trained, certified and designated to act as

worksite fire bosses or firefighters o on-site medical capacity including paramedics, first-aid attendants, treatment rooms and medical

vehicles to transport sick and injured employees to health care facilities if this is required.

• Coastal GasLink has formal meetings with local governments to provide project information and engage on emergency services. Regional Districts and municipalities are accountable for emergency and fire services in their areas. Attendance at these meetings include local elected officials, community services, and fire and/or emergency management representatives. Section 4 of the Coastal GasLink project lies within the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (west of the Stuart River) and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (east of the Stuart River).

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In addition to the response above, the Holder also provided engagement records which included a table noting dates (between March 2014 to May 2020), stakeholder groups, and a summary of the communications informing of how the Project communicated with local emergency service providers, fire departments and RCMP detachments. The information from the Certificate Holder appears to provide evidence of compliance with this requirement.

Compliance Determination: In

Requirement 2: Condition 24 of Schedule B, see Schedule B (Appendix 3) for full wording of Condition.

Social and Economic Effects Management Plan Section 5.0, Mitigation Mitigation is presented to avoid, reduce or control a project’s potential adverse effects identified as part of the EA process. A consolidated list of SEEMP mitigation linked to various monitoring elements can be found in the following format (Figure 5-1) in Appendix D (Effectiveness Monitoring Table). Appendix D Discuss with health care providers the use of health care facilities during pre-construction to determine the capacity and capabilities of health care facilities and also determine any concerns or expectations on the part of facility managers.

Findings: On April 30, 2020, EAO C&E requested supporting documentation indicating how and when CGL discussed with health care providers the use of health care facilities during pre-construction to determine the capacity and capabilities of health care facilities and also determine any concerns or expectations on the part of facility managers within Section 4 of the Project.

On May 15, 2020 the Holder provided a response (Appendix 4) noting the following:

• Coastal GasLink had formal meetings with Northern Health to provide project information and engage on health care services. Northern Health is the central point of contact for Coastal GasLink for coordination with local health services including determining capacity and capabilities.

• Coastal GasLink has adopted strategies to minimize reliance on local emergency services, for example: o An extensive traffic safety program to prevent vehicle-related incidents, including the universal

application of in-vehicle video o on-site security services o firefighting capacity in the form of employees who are trained, certified and designated to act as

worksite fire bosses or firefighters o on-site medical capacity including paramedics, first-aid attendants, treatment rooms and medical

vehicles to transport sick and injured employees to health care facilities if this is required

In addition to the response above, the Holder provided engagement records supporting CGL’s discussions with health care providers about the use of health care facilities during pre-construction to determine the capacity and capabilities of health care facilities and to also determine any concerns or expectations on the part of facility managers. This included a table noting dates (between May 2014 to April 2020), stakeholder groups engaged, and a summary of correspondence between CGL and those groups.

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The information from the Certificate Holder appears to provide evidence of compliance with this requirement.

Compliance Determination: In

Requirement 3: Condition 24 of Schedule B, see Schedule B (Appendix 3) for full wording of Condition.

Social and Economic Effects Management Plan Section 5.0, Mitigation Mitigation is presented to avoid, reduce or control a project’s potential adverse effects identified as part of the EA process. A consolidated list of SEEMP mitigation linked to various monitoring elements can be found in the following format (Figure 5-1) in Appendix D (Effectiveness Monitoring Table). Appendix D Provide key proposed Project personnel contact information, construction schedules, and proposed Project maps with access routes to RCMP detachments, fire departments and ambulance service providers.

Findings: On April 30, 2020, EAO C&E requested supporting documentation indicating how and when CGL provided key proposed Project personnel contact information, construction schedules, and proposed Project maps with access routes to RCMP detachments, fire departments and ambulance service providers within Section 4.

On May 15, 2020 the Holder provided a response (Appendix 4) noting the following:

• Coastal GasLink has adopted strategies to minimize reliance on local emergency services, for example: o An extensive traffic safety program to prevent vehicle-related incidents, including the universal

application of in-vehicle video o on-site security services o firefighting capacity in the form of employees who are trained, certified and designated to act as

worksite fire bosses or firefighters o on-site medical capacity including paramedics, first-aid attendants, treatment rooms and medical

vehicles to transport sick and injured employees to health care facilities if this is required.

• Coastal GasLink had formal meetings with local governments to provide project information and engage on emergency services. Regional Districts and municipalities are accountable for emergency services in their area. Attendance at these meetings include local elected officials, community services, fire and/or emergency management representatives.

In addition to the response above, the Holder provided engagement records supporting how and when CGL provided key Project contact information to RCMP detachments, fire departments and ambulance service providers indicating how and when CGL provided key proposed Project personnel contact information, construction schedules, and proposed Project maps with access routes to RCMP detachments, fire departments and ambulance service providers. This included a table noting dates (between May 2014 to May 2020), stakeholder groups engaged, and a summary of correspondence including provided information such as project maps between CGL and those groups. The information from the Certificate Holder appears to provide evidence of compliance with this requirement.

Compliance Determination: In

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Requirement 4: Condition 24 of Schedule B, see Schedule B (Appendix 3) for full wording of Condition.

Social and Economic Effects Management Plan Section 5.0, Mitigation Mitigation is presented to avoid, reduce or control a project’s potential adverse effects identified as part of the EA process. A consolidated list of SEEMP mitigation linked to various monitoring elements can be found in the following format (Figure 5-1) in Appendix D (Effectiveness Monitoring Table). Appendix D Communicate with local emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance services, three months before construction, regarding known reasonably foreseeable future development and activities (Appendix 3-A, EA), to understand and address potential overlaps and potential issues with increased demand on existing local emergency services, including police, fire and ambulance services.

Findings: On April 30, 2020, EAO C&E requested supporting documentation indicating how and when CGL communicated with local and regional health care providers three months before construction regarding known, reasonably foreseeable, future development and activities to understand and address potential overlaps and potential issues with increased demand on health care services within Section 4.

On May 15, 2020 the Holder provided a response (Appendix 4) noting the following:

• Coastal GasLink had formal meetings with Northern Health to provide project information and engage on health care services. Northern Health is the central point of contact for Coastal GasLink for coordination with local health services.

• Coastal GasLink has adopted strategies to minimize reliance on local emergency services, for example: o An extensive traffic safety program to prevent vehicle-related incidents, including the universal

application of in-vehicle video o on-site security services o firefighting capacity in the form of employees who are trained, certified and designated to act as

worksite fire bosses or firefighters o on-site medical capacity including paramedics, first-aid attendants, treatment rooms and medical

vehicles to transport sick and injured employees to health care facilities if this is required. In addition to the response above, the Holder provided engagement records supporting how and when CGL communicated with local and regional health care providers which included a table outlining dates, stakeholder group engaged and a summary of communication.

The information from the Certificate Holder appears to provide evidence of compliance with this requirement.

Compliance Determination: In

Requirement 5: Condition 24 of Schedule B, see Schedule B (Appendix 3) for full wording of Condition.

Social and Economic Effects Management Plan Section 5.0, Mitigation Mitigation is presented to avoid, reduce or control a project’s potential adverse effects identified as part of the EA process. A consolidated list of SEEMP mitigation linked to various monitoring elements can be found in the following format (Figure 5-1) in Appendix D (Effectiveness Monitoring Table).

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Appendix D Communicate with hotel associations, commercial accommodation providers (i.e., campgrounds, hotels and motels, RV parks) and Chambers of Commerce three months before construction, regarding known reasonably foreseeable future development and activities (Appendix 3-A), to understand and address potential overlaps and potential issues with a reduction in available rental housing and commercial accommodation.

Findings: On April 30, 2020, EAO C&E requested supporting documentation indicating how and when CGL communicated with hotel associations, commercial accommodation providers (i.e., campgrounds, hotels and motels, RV parks) and Chambers of Commerce three months before construction regarding known, reasonably foreseeable, future development and activities (Appendix 3-A) to understand and address potential overlaps and potential issues with a reduction in available rental housing and commercial accommodation Section 4.

On May 15, 2020, the Holder provided a response (Appendix 4) noting the following:

• In 2018/2019, Coastal GasLink hosted 23 Economic Summits in communities along the project route. This included 18 Indigenous Summits and five Regional Economic Summits open to the public (Terrace, Houston, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John). The purpose of the Economic Summits was to help connect local prospective employees and businesses to employment and contracting opportunities. The Project’s four Prime Contractors Surerus Murphy Joint Venture, SA Energy Group, Macro Spiecapag Joint Venture and Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Corporate and subcontractors, attended the Economic Summits to provide information about the types of contracts needed for construction along the project route.

• In the Fall of 2019, Coastal GasLink had 10 Open Houses and Job Fairs events with over 1,500 participants.

• Coastal GasLink has memberships in 11 chambers of commerce across northern BC, and a corporate membership in the BC Chamber of Commerce. Coastal GasLink is continuing to work closely with chambers of commerce and local economic development stakeholders to build its local vendor databases and information. Prime Contractors on Coastal GasLink are obligated to make opportunities available wherever possible to local and Indigenous individuals and businesses.

• In 2018/2019, Coastal GasLink met with all chambers of commerce along the route, along with other construction-related and economic development groups across northern BC, to share information (including accommodation information) and an update on the Coastal GasLink vendor registry and the Solicitation of Interest (SOI) sent to northern BC businesses to:

o seek detailed information about interested local vendors o to ensure businesses had a chance to participate

• The Project has communicated with the BC Hotel Association, the Northern BC Tourism Association, and chambers of commerce to ensure accommodation providers are able to plan for increased activity should the need arise.

• In late 2017, Coastal GasLink conducted a survey of local accommodation capacity. For section 4, Coastal GasLink contacted the local governments in Vanderhoof and Prince George for support in coordinating information from local hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, RV parks and campgrounds. Both assisted on behalf of Coastal GasLink with these local providers to update the capacity information (see Appendix A)

• Chambers of Commerce are non-profit, membership-driven volunteers from networks of businesses that partner in representation, communication and education for the local business growth. They represent local business in municipal, provincial and federal matters. Local Chambers of Commerce also act as BC Tourism Information centres. Commercial accommodation providers (e.g. hotels/motels, campgrounds and RV parks) and hotel associations are important members of the Chambers of Commerce. Coastal GasLink utilizes the Chambers of Commerce to disseminate information and connect with other business sectors including local commercial accommodation providers and associations. For section 4, the following local commercial accommodation providers and hotel associations are Chamber members:

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• Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce • Brookside Resort (RV Park) • Coachlight Motel • Finger Lake Wilderness Resort • Hillview Motel • Last Spike Motel • Nechako Lodge and Aviation (rooms and campground) • North Country Inn • Norton Ranch and Cottages • Siesta Inn • Stellako Lodge and Resort (cabins and campground) • Tachick Lake Resort (RV Park and campground) • Tatuk Lake Resort (campground) • Tetachuk Wilderness Lodge • The Carriage House (B&B)

• Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce • New Caledonia Motel • Pitka Bay Resort (campground) • Stuart River Campgrounds Ltd. (campground) • The View Hotel

• Prince George Chamber of Commerce • Northern British Columbia Tourism Association • Tourism Prince George • Four Points by Sheraton • The Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel • Canadas Best Value Inn • Pomeroy Inn and Suites • Ramada Hotel • Century Plaza Hotel and Spa • Coast Inn of the North • Super 8 • Travelodge Goldcap • Sandman Inn • Bon Voyage Inn • Grama’s Inn Ltd. • Courtyard by Marriott • Ness Lake Bible Camp •Terracana Ranch Resort •Sintich Park (RV Park)

• British Columbia Chamber of Commerce hotel association members •British Columbia Hotel Association

Additionally, the Holder provided engagement records supporting communications with hotel associations, commercial accommodation providers and Chambers of Commerce three months before construction. The records included the dates, stakeholder groups engaged and a summary of the engagement.

The information from the Certificate Holder appears to provide evidence of compliance with this requirement.

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Compliance Determination: In

Requirement 6: Condition 24 of Schedule B, see Schedule B (Appendix 3) for full wording of Condition.

Social and Economic Effects Management Plan Section 5.0, Mitigation Mitigation is presented to avoid, reduce or control a project’s potential adverse effects identified as part of the EA process. A consolidated list of SEEMP mitigation linked to various monitoring elements can be found in the following format (Figure 5-1) in Appendix D (Effectiveness Monitoring Table). Appendix D Before construction activities, use community media outlets such as newspapers and radio stations to announce the location and schedule of construction activities to avoid impacts on access to air travel by residents.

Findings: On April 30, 2020, EAO C&E requested supporting documentation indicating how and when before construction activities CGL used community media outlets such as newspapers and radio stations to announce the location and schedule of construction activities to avoid impacts on access to air travel by residents within Section 4.

On May 15, 2020 the Holder provided a response (Appendix 4) noting the following:

• Coastal GasLink’s final investment decision was communicated through a media release in October 2018 that was distributed through news agencies to regional, national and international media. The release was also provided by email to BC local governments, chambers of commerce and local and Indigenous business contacts in northern BC – 850recipients in all.

• Facebook and Twitter ads ran September 2018 – April 2020, all relating to construction, environment, contracting, employment, project progress and open house or job fair events.

• Coastal GasLink has published seven Connector newsletters since the announcement of the Final Investment Decision in October 2018. The latest were in January and May of 2020. The quarterly Connector newsletter provides updates on community investment initiatives and local events, project progress and contractor and employee feature stories. The January2020 edition, as an example, was a construction focused newsletter, providing readers with an overview of what to expect during construction and introducing readers to our new communications tools, from the interactive map to contact points for inquiries and feedback. The Connector is available on CoastalGasLink.com and through an email sign-up and sent directly to subscribers. There are currently 4,837 subscribers to the newsletter.

• On June 14, 2019, Coastal GasLink e-mailed the three autonomous airport authorities in northern BC (including Prince George) with a project overview and an invitation to engage. The Prince George Airport Authority engaged with Coastal GasLink over June/July 2019; Coastal GasLink provided forecasts of anticipated commercial passenger traffic, charter traffic, helicopter traffic, light aircraft traffic and air freight traffic suggesting that project effects on the airport would not be significant.

• Coastal GasLink launched a re-designed, user-friendly website in December 2019 including an interactive route map and dedicated page to provide transparent and detailed information about activities across the route. This site is also used to house monthly construction updates and public notifications. To facilitate access to project information a new Resources page was also added to provide an updated library of videos, photos, fact sheets and newsletters.

• Coastal GasLink used traditional paid media, including newspapers and radio, to place public notifications across the route to inform communities of the start of pipe delivery in December 2019, along with delivery

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schedules and a potential increase in visible traffic. Coastal GasLink also placed full-page print ad placements in January 2020 in publications across the route to inform local communities of 2020 construction schedules, activities and mitigation measures to manage potential effects, such as noise and traffic. Radio and digital advertising was used to promote the availability of construction information and employment opportunities and encourage visitors to the website.

• In December 2019, Coastal GasLink launched monthly construction updates, which are published to CoastalGasLink.com and available through an email sign-up and sent directly to subscribers. The updates provide detailed information about construction progress including route clearing, workforce accommodation site occupancy and upcoming construction activity across the route. These construction updates are also provided to local communities across the route and to First Nations via email distribution and are shared through Coastal GasLink’s social media channels. Since December 2019, Coastal GasLink delivered six construction updates.

• Coastal GasLink provided general information about the project, construction activities, and employment opportunities through Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo Videos, infographics and photos. These channels are also used to educate and notify local communities about project activities, and the measures in place to protect communities and the environment, as well as engage and answer questions.

Additionally, the Holder provided engagement records identifying the use of community media outlets which included the dates of outreach, stakeholder groups engaged, and summary of the communication.

The information from the Certificate Holder appears to provide evidence of compliance with this requirement.

Compliance Determination: In

Requirement 7: Condition 26 of Schedule B

The Holder must develop and implement an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in accordance with Section 25 and Appendix 2A of the Application. The Holder must develop the EMP in consultation with the Relevant Regulatory Authorities and Aboriginal Groups for the approval of EAO per Appendix A to this EAC. The Holder must not commence Construction until the EMP has been approved. The EMP approved must be submitted to OGC prior to the Holder’s planned date to commence Construction.

The Holder must carry out a Post-Construction Monitoring Program to monitor and report on the effectiveness of the mitigation set out in the EMP.

Environmental Management Plan – Appendix D Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Plan – Table 4-1: Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Enclose camps with electric fencing to deter access to camps by bears.

Findings:

During the April 29, 2020, inspection of the Vanderhoof MUS, EAO C&E observed chain link fence installation taking place around the perimeter of the MUS. The perimeter fence was still under construction and no electric fence was in place. At this time no workers were staying overnight at the accommodation and no animal attractants were left on site as waste was packed out daily by crews in their vehicles. EAO C&E was informed that the chain link fence, as well as the proposed electric fence, installation will be completed at the site between May 4 and 6, 2020.

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On May 13, 2020, EAO C&E returned to the Vanderhoof MUS to inspect the electric fence. During this follow-up inspection EAO C&E met with a representative from the Prime Contractor and was told that a small crew of roughly 20 individuals are now residing at the MUS as they construct the main accommodation and associated facilities for the Vanderhoof MUS. At approximately 09:02 hours EAO C&E requested evidence that the electric fence around the Vanderhoof MUS was operational.

The electric fence around the Vanderhoof MUS’s perimeter consists of three junction boxes which power a four-strand electric fence installed on a chain-link fence. The chain link fence also consists of a bottom skirt to deter burrowing animals and an angled barbed wire top to limit entry from climbing over the fence. The three junction boxes were tested using a T-7R Performance Fence International multimeter and each box had a reading of 4000 volts or higher. Testing using the multimeter also took place along the fence further away from the junction boxes to see if the charge travelled along the cable runs; testing in these locations had similar readings of over 4000 volts. See photos below for examples of the electric fence at the Vanderhoof MUS.

Photo 1: West gate to the Vanderhoof MUS. Two junction boxes indicated by arrows.

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Photo 2: One of the junction boxes at West gate.

Photo 3: Overview of fence. Barbed wire top and second junction box visible

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Photo 4: Near exit gate, overview of fence showing bottom skirt and four-strand electric fence.

Photo 5: Testing functionality of electric fence at the exit gate. Metre reading 4000 volts.

The observations above appear to provide evidence of compliance with Condition 26 of Schedule B.

Compliance Determination: In

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Actions Required by Certificate Holder & Additional Comments

None at this time.

Enforcement Summary

None at this time.

Regulatory Considerations

None at this time.

Inspection Conducted by

Clayton Smith Senior Compliance & Enforcement Officer

Date Sent to Certificate Holder for Opportunity to Respond

2020-05-25

Date Finalized

2020-06-09

Appendices

Appendix 1: EA Certificate # E14-03 Appendix 2: Schedule A Appendix 3: Schedule B Appendix 4: CGL4703-CGP-BCEAO-REG-LTR-377 Vanderhoof Camp IR Appendix 5: Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project, Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Assessment Office - Compliance & Enforcement Branch

Mailing Address: PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9V1

Phone: 250-387-0131 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gov.bc.ca/eao