Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Project Technical Workshop. Workshop Purpose

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1 Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Project Technical Workshop DATE & TIME: February 20 & 21, :30 to 4:30 LOCATION: Ptarmigan Inn, Hay River NT TELECONFERENCE DETAILS: (Callin Number) (Participant Code) Workshop Purpose This technical workshop is meant to provide an open and collaborative forum in which parties can discuss their concerns and ask questions about the Strategic Oil & Gas (Strategic) Cameron Hills Project, specifically the SiteWide Monitoring Program (SWMP), V.4, and the Conceptual SiteWide Closure and Reclamation Plan (CCRP), V.3. It is the Board s hope that the discussion will increase each party s understanding of the issues around both Plans and of the perspectives of others. Although it is ideal if as many issues as possible were resolved during the workshop, the parties are not bound by comments made during the workshop. Please note that this technical workshop is not a public hearing; Board members and legal counsel will not be participating. Also please note that contribution funding is not provided for attendees. The workshop starts at 8:45 on both days, with coffee provided at 8:30 There will be a morning and afternoon break with coffee and snacks provided. The exact timing of these breaks has not been scheduled to allow flexibility in the timing of discussions. Meeting Goals: Day 1: o SiteWide Monitoring Program (V.4): Open discussion based on the September 18, 2014 submission to allow Reviewers the opportunity to ask any questions/seek any clarification from Strategic prior to the submission of V.5 of the Program. Day 2: o Conceptual SiteWide Closure and Reclamation Plan (V.3): Open discussion based on the June 10, 2016 submission to allow Reviewers the opportunity to ask any questions/seek any clarification from Strategic prior to the submission of V.4 of the Plan. Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 1 of 9

2 Item # Approximate Timing 8:30 8:45 am 8:45 9:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 9:45 Agenda Item Day 1 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Introduction Specific topics/issues/questions submitted prior to Technical Workshop Source of Concern Arrival Refreshments Call to Order Jurisdiction Current Status Welcome, introductions, and opening comments Discussion of Government Jurisdiction (Board staff, government participants) General roles and responsibilities in regard to Cameron Hills Project Responsibility and timing of inspections Overview of current status of project Recent inspections conducted by GNWTENR, GNWTLands, and others. Discussion on any issues and overall status. Topic 1: SiteWide Monitoring Program Item # 5 6 Approximate Timing 9:45 10:15 10:15 10:20 Agenda Item Introductory Presentation by Strategic Introductory Presentation by MVLWB Specific topics/issues/questions submitted prior to Technical Workshop Overview and Orientation to the SWMP Overview and updates on recent site activity. Overview of what is proposed in the Site Wide Monitoring Program. History of SWMP. Intent of SWMP. Source of Concern Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 2 of 9

3 Strategic has indicated that the information received from Paramount following the purchase was incomplete, missing, or indefinite. As such, review of the available information was ongoing and limited. Planning for monitoring requires an understanding of this legacy data. 7 10:20 10:45 Availability of Historical Data Project Components Status of evaluating the Paramount data Inventory of project components Pipelines & battery Sumps Borrow pits Well sites Roads Mapping of components DFN 1 (SWMP V.4) ENR 17 (SWMP V.4) see also WL Schedule 5: 1(f) Historical data and observations Updating SWMP to include baseline info on runoff, sumps, and spills Mapping/modeling of high risk areas ENR 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (SWMP V.4) Gaps and Alternative Sources What else is available to fill in the gaps? MVLWB Registry (paper and electronic) NWT Spill Line Inspection Reports 8 10:45 11:15 Extending Capacity Monitoring Partnerships Cameron Hills SiteWide Monitoring Program Working Group Outside involvement in monitoring (communities, Dehcho K ehodi Program) ENR 1 (SWMP V.4) KTFN 14 (2016 annual report) DFN 2 (SWMP V.4) 9 11:15 12:00 Monitoring Issues Water Quality Monitoring Program Overview of proposed water quality monitoring. To be followed by discussion by parties. Methodology surface water, groundwater sumps runoff Monitoring locations DFN 2 (SWMP V.4) ENR 15, 16 (SWMP V.4) Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 3 of 9

4 12:00 1:15 LUNCH Not Provided :15 1:45 1:45 2:15 2:15 3:15 3:15 3:30 3:30 3:45 3:45 4:00 4:00 4:30 Monitoring Issues (continued) Moving Forward Sump monitoring Monitoring to inform the Adaptive Management Framework May include sampling of sump materials and groundwater monitoring Erosion control Identify points of potential erosion Remediation options for mediumand highrisk sites What is proposed to meet Schedule 5? Retention ponds Characterizing effluents discharged Necessity of groundwater sampling? Surface water quality sampling of receiving environment around retention ponds (other) Landfarm Characterizing soils contained Necessity of groundwater sampling? Invasive Species Documentation Measurement over time (baseline, annual) Other Monitoring Issues Using existing monitoring programs (e.g. CIMP, KTFN, etc.) Other Recap of SWMP discussion. Review of commitments and action items. Timeline for completion of next draft (V.5). ENR 18, 19 (SWMP V.4) ECCC 2 (SWMP V.4) ENR 7, 8, 9 (SWMP V.4) KTFN 4 (2016 Annual Report) ENR 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 (SWMP V.4) ENR 20 KTFN 8, 11, 12 (2016 Annual Report) KTFN 13 (2016 Annual Report) End of Day 1 Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 4 of 9

5 Day 2 Thursday, February 21, 2019 Topic 2: Conceptual SiteWide Closure and Reclamation Plan Item # Approximate Timing Agenda Item Specific topics/issues/questions submitted prior to Technical Workshop Source of Concern 1 2 8:30 8:45 am 8:45 9:05 Arrival Call to Order Refreshments Summary of Day 1 Goals and objectives for Day 2 Guidelines for CRPs 3 9:05 9:15 Introductory Presentation by MVLWB What is a Closure and Reclamation Plan? Closure Goals Objectives Criteria Reclamation Research Plans Closure Options Selected Closure Activity ENR 2 (CCRP V.3) 4 9:15 9:30 Introductory Presentation by Strategic Project Summary and Closure Plan Synopsis provided by Strategic Oil & Gas Ltd. Overview of Plan Strategic s issues of concern Discussion of closure goals 5 9:30 9:40 Closure Overall Goal The closure goal is met when the proponent has satisfied all closure objectives. Affected areas to viable and, wherever practicable, selfsustaining ecosystems that are compatible with a healthy environment and with human activities. Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 5 of 9

6 Objectives [Discussion] Closure objectives are statements that clearly describe what the selected closure activities aim to achieve. (i.e. physical stability, chemical stability, no long term active care or maintenance, and site comparable to adjacent undisturbed lands) 6 9:40 11:00 Closure Closure Objectives Possible topics: Wildlife Vegetation/Revegetation Soil Erosion (Physical Stability) Surface and Groundwater Quality (Chemical Stability) Pipelines and Wellheads Access Roads, Seismic Lines Camps, Airstrips Sumps, Borrow pits Postclosure risk 7 11:00 11:30 Contingency Planning For possible failure of Closure objectives. How to ensure appropriate responses? MVLWB 1 Options and Activities Closure options are not thoroughly discussed in the Plan. Are current closure options appropriate? Any similar projects to draw upon for closure options? Any considerations for Component Specific CRP? KTFN 5, KFN 5 (CCRP V.3) 8 11:30 12:00 noon Closure Options and Activities Possible topics: Revegetation Soil Erosion (Physical Stability) Surface and Groundwater Quality (Chemical Stability) Pipelines and Wellheads Access Roads, Seismic Lines Camps, Airstrips Sumps, Borrow pits Postclosure risk Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 6 of 9

7 12:00 1:15 pm LUNCH Not Provided Criteria Closure criteria details are provided in the SiteWide Monitoring Program (presence or absence of erosion, CCME and other criteria, background conditions). Q. Are there any gaps or concerns? 9 1:15 1:45 Closure Closure Criteria Possible topics: Wildlife Sitewide criteria (to match objectives) Criteria for sites based on location (i.e. proximity to the Cameron River) Componentspecific criteria (to match objectives) Vegetation/Revegetation Soil Erosion (Physical Stability) Surface and Groundwater Quality (Chemical Stability) Pipeline and Wellheads Access Roads, Seismic Lines Camps, Airstrips Sumps, Borrow pits Postclosure risk Research Development of research plans to resolve uncertainties and answer questions pertaining to environmental risks for closure options, selected closure activities, and/or closure criteria as the information becomes available. MVLWB 4 (CCRP v.3) 10 1:45 2:30 Closure Uncertainties and Reclamation Research Plans Q. Are there any gaps or concerns? Concerns Identified in CCRP Review: Seed mix plot testing for revegetation (species, composition, ground cover) at various habitat types in Cameron Hills to determine the best seed mix available. Lessons learned from similar projects. Potential Impacts of Closure and Reclamation Activity KTFN 5, KFN 5 (CCRP v.3) Concerns Identified in CCRP Review: Environmental and human health Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 7 of 9

8 Erosion Wildlife habitat Timing of closure activities Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) at borrow pits Links to Closure Objectives and Criteria How to ensure robust monitoring after closure? MVLWB 1 (CCRP v.3) DFN 2 (CCRP v.3) MVLWB 6 (CCRP v.3) Q. Are there any gaps or concerns? 11 2:30 3:00 Closure Post Closure Monitoring Concerns Identified in CCRP Review: Wildlife habitat Wildlife monitoring Species at risk Vegetation/Revegetation Erosion (Physical Stability) Surface and Groundwater Quality (Chemical Stability) Pipeline and Wellheads Access Roads, Seismic Lines Camps, Airstrips Sumps, Borrow pits ECCC 2 (CCRP v.3) ENR 3 (CCRP v.3) 12 3:00 3:45 Progressive Reclamation NB: Overlaps exist with the SiteWide Monitoring Program. Details on plans for the schedule for ongoing reclamation of: Well sites (wellheads and pipelines) Any links to new OROGO guidelines? Contaminated soils and groundwater ESA/DSA, individual vs. combined Phase I/II ENR 4 (CCRP v.3) ENR 1 (CCRP v.3) Evaluation of previous closure activities to identify uncertainties, inform research needs and future closure approaches, or support specific closure options. 13 3:45 4:15 Annual Updates, Scheduling, and Security Baseline and future information needs. Annual Updates, Temporary Closure, Integrated Schedule of Activities, Security, PostClosure Site Assessment, and Security. NB: Security annual update required by Licence, June 30 every year WL Part B, condition 7 Concerns Identified in CCRP Review: Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 8 of 9

9 Plans for annual CCRP updates Plans for community engagement for each annual update Discussion on contingencies for unanticipated closures Discussion on updating reclamation security estimates Permit expires September Plans for Extension? KTFN 6, 7; KFN 6, 7 (CCRP v.3) ENR 5 (CCRP v.3) 14 4:15 4:20 Next Steps Timeline for completion of next draft (V.4). Note: Condition 140 of Permit allows 30 days for submission of revision; Part I, condition 4 of Licence allows 6 months. Moving Forward Item # Approximate Timing Agenda Item Specific topics/issues/questions submitted prior to Technical Workshop Source of Concern 15 4:20 4:30 Moving Forward Recap of Technical Workshop. Review of commitments and action items. End of Day 2 Strategic Oil and Gas Ltd. Cameron Hills Technical Workshop Page 9 of 9