The TERMPOL Review Process

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Presentation Outline

What is TERMPOL?

The Purpose of TERMPOL

How TERMPOL Works

Benefits of TERMPOL

TERMPOL in the Pacific Region

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What is the TERMPOL Review Process? TERMPOL stands for the “Technical Review Process of Marine

Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites” Initially established in 1977 by: Transport Canada; Fisheries

and Oceans Canada; Environment Canada and Public Works Canada. Updated in 2014.

For proposed bulk oil, chemical, liquefied gas terminals and other cargoes which may be identified by Transport Canada

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The Purpose of the TERMPOL Review Process

Objectively appraises: Vessel safety Route safety Cargo transfer operations

Focuses on improving, where possible, elements of a proposal which could, in certain circumstances, pose a risk to: The integrity of a vessel’s hull while navigating Cargo transfer operations alongside the terminal

Identifies potential issues and recommends appropriate mitigation measures

How the TERMPOL Review Process Works

Process is voluntarily initiated by the proponent Review is led by Transport Canada, who forms a TERMPOL

Review Committee (TRC) which includes other federal departments and agencies as required

The TRC and proponent agree on the scope of the surveys and studies to support the review

Once a submission has been received the TRC carries out its review and prepares a TERMPOL report containing its recommendations and findings

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Surveys and Studies described in TERMPOL The TERMPOL Guide provides a list of 18 surveys and studies to be completed by the

proponent. Studies and surveys cover vessel, route, and terminal information, as well as spill

risk, preparation, and response Examples of studies and surveys:

• Marine traffic survey• Route analysis, approach characteristics and navigability survey• Special under keel clearance survey• Casualty data survey• Vessel specifications• Cargo transfer & transshipment systems• Channel, maneuvering and anchorage elements• Berth procedures• General risk analysis and intended methods of reducing risks• Contingency planning

The Benefits of TERMPOL

TERMPOL offers a coordinated procedure allowing the proponent and TRC to conduct an informed and comprehensive review of proposed marine operations and marine safety at an early stage of the proposed project

TERMPOL reviews assist Transport Canada and other departments and agencies in identifying the need forregulatory and program improvements

Proponent benefits from findings andrecommendations from experts to enhance marine safety

TERMPOL reports can informenvironmental assessments

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TERMPOL in the Pacific Region

Completed: Northern Gateway Pipeline Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Underway or upcoming: LNG Canada Kitimat LNG Woodfibre LNG Pacific Northwest LNG Douglas Channel LNG

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Trans Mountain Review Findings and Recommendations The TERMPOL Report contains 31 findings and 17 recommendations,

many of which are consistent with the proponent’s commitments for further action

No regulatory concerns were identified for the marine transportation component of the proposed project

The TRC supports the following measures to reduce risk and enhance awareness:

Extended use of tethered and untethered tug escort; Extension of the pilot disembarkation zone; Safety calls by laden tankers when in transit; Guidance on communication between masters and watchkeeping personnel to

support strong communication between tankers and their escort tugs; Guidance to industry on enhancements to the marine safety regime that will impact

their operations; and An engagement and awareness strategy to promote safe navigation and interaction

between project tankers and recreational boaters, fishing vessel operators, and operators of small vessels.

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QUESTIONS?

Bob GoweManager, Marine Projects

604-666-2766bob.gowe@tc.gc.ca