Decision making tool Required by law The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 BC Environmental Assessment Act Aims to identify & evaluate the potential impacts of a project looking at 5 different categories of values
Public Comment Period Application Prepared and Submitted Application Review Assessment Report Project Decision by Ministers Certificate Issued with set conditions-- Project Authorized to Proceed to Permitting Certificate Refused – Project Cannot Proceed Public Comment Period Application Information Requirements Environmental Assessment Process Pre-Application Stage (no timeline) (30 days) Application Review Stage (180 days) Decision (45 days) Working Group Review Scope and Process for Review Determined (Section 11 Order) Project Description Determination that Project is Reviewable (Section 10 Order) Monitoring, compliance, and enforcement Approved Not Approved Further Assessment Required Application Evaluated for Completeness ED Referral To Ministers Compliance Management begins herebegins here Develop Requirements Minister(s) may consider any other matters that they consider relevant to the public interest in making their decision FIRST NATION CONSULTATION 9
EAOWoodfibreFortis Section 10 orderNovember, 2013August, 2013 Public Comment on Valued Components June 12, extended to July 27, 2014November/December 2013 EAO Open HouseJune 18, 2014November 16, 2013 Application submissionFall 2014 Application evaluationFall 2014 Application review (180 days)Fall/Winter 2014/15 Public commentWithin the 180 days (45-60 days) EAO Open HouseDuring the public comment period Minister DecisionSpring/Summer 2015
Woodfibre LNG Interim Update District of Squamish Approval Process September 16, 2014
Woodfibre LNG Approval Process Required permit types Development Permits (DP) – DP1 – Protection of the Natural Environment – DP 6 – Industrial Form & Character – DP 11 – Protection of Riparian Areas Site Alteration Permit Work Permit Building Permit
Woodfibre LNG Approval Process Project sites for compressor station and processing facility are currently zoned for those uses. Rezoning not required. None of the required permits are discretionary. If application meets guidelines/regulations permit must be issued. Approvals from other agencies are required. District of Squamish will not authorize works until all other agency approvals are in place.
Phase 1 – Investigative Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (Fortis) Squamish River borehole testing DPA 1 (Environment), DPA 11 (Riparian) Site Alteration Permit Work Permit Stawamus – Industrial Park Pipeline extension borehole testing DPA 11 (Riparian) QEP Report – (dependent on location) Work Permit
Phase 2 – If Project is Approved Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline (cont.) Industrial Way Hydro Upgrade DPA 11 (Riparian) QEP Report (dependent on location) Site Alteration Permit Work Permit Industrial Park Compressor Station DPA 11 (Riparian) QEP Report DPA 6 (Form and Character) Site Alteration Permit Work Permit Building Permit
Phase 2 – If Project is Approved Woodfibre LNG Processing Facility Facility Construction DPA 11 (Riparian) QEP Report DPA 6 (Form and Character) Site Alteration Permit (depending on layout) Building Permit
Phase 2 – If Project is Approved Woodfibre LNG Processing Facility and Compressor Station Building Permit Utilize Letter of Assurance from a Coordinating Registered Professional District inspectors review plans and documents, and regularly audit the project Qualified profession must review for flood control level Fire code reviewed with fire department Machinery regulated and inspected by BC Safety Authority and Oil and Gas Commission
Woodfibre LNG Approval Process District of Squamish Permits Permit Squamish River Trenchless Pipeline Industrial Park Pipeline Extension Industrial Way Hydro Upgrade Compressor Station Woodfibre LNG Facility Invest.BuildInvest.Build DP1Required DP6Required DP11Required ReportMaybeReport SAPRequired MaybeRequired WPRequiredMaybeRequired BPRequired