Background Information on Gaz Metro Operations

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1 Background Information on Gaz Metro Operations Information from Martin Blanchet from Gaz Metro: The contract with Robert Transport was done with a certain number of trucks that had to be purchased. The number is 180. They are Peterbuilt tractors. Currently the filling station is up and running in Quebec and already a number of trucks are on the road there. The Mississauga station will be up and running in a couple of weeks. Once they are up and running Robert Transport can be using these trucks within 700kms (give or take) of either filling station. Not just on the 401. So they could easily run around TO, London and even as far as Ottawa and back possibly. The trucks are labeled on the side of them identifying them as a LNG, as well as the LNG logo and the Blue Diamond with CNG/LNG Eric Clement is their Director of Safety Gaz Metro Inc1717 Rue du Havre Montreal, QC H2K 2X3 Canada Founded in ,300 Employees Phone: Fax:

2 Reference Sheet for Emergency Calls Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles Background Gaz Métro Transportation Solutions (GMTS), a subsidiary of Gaz Métro, was established in 2010 to develop thequebec market for compressed and liquefied natural gas as a vehicle fuel. As of September 2011, Robert Transport, a GMTS client, will be operating a fleet of heavy-duty trucks fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG)running between Quebec City, Montreal and Mississauga, Ontario. Trucks will travel along highways 20, 40 and 401 between the Quebec City area and Toronto. Tanker trucks will also travel back and forth between Gaz Métro slsr (liquefaction, storage and regasification) plant in the east end of Montreal, the LNG fuelling station in Boucherville, located onsite at Robert Transport, and the station in Mississauga, Ontario. Main LNG transport route Montréal Est LSR Usine Plant LSR Boucherville Région Québec Area Quebec City Mississauga

3 Vehicles running on Quebec and Ontario roads Figure 1: Gaz Métro Transportation Solutions tanker truck used to deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuelling stations Figure 2: Robert Transport truck powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) Emergencies: TYPE: Spill and/or fire Company: Gaz MétroTransportation Solutions Category:Trucks fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) Product name:liquefied natural gas (LNG) Product number: UN 1972 State: Liquefied gas (cryogenic) Contact: (Gaz Métro Corporate Control) 2

4 Guide Emergency Response Guidebook CANUTEC - Transport Canada Page 1 of 2 22/10/2011 Skip to institutional links Transport Canada Français Home Contact Us Help Search canada.gc.ca Transport Canada > CANUTEC > Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 ERG 2008 Canutec Home ERG Online Home Table of Contents Search ERG ID Number Name of Material Placards Rail Car ID Chart Road Trailer ID Chart Guide Number TIIPAD Water Reactive Materials Chemical Warfare Agents Español GUIDE 115 GASES - FLAMMABLE (Including Refrigerated Liquids) POTENTIAL HAZARDS FIRE OR EXPLOSION EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Will form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. CAUTION: Hydrogen (UN1049), Deuterium (UN1957), Hydrogen, refrigerated liquid (UN1966) and Methane (UN1971) are lighter than air and will rise. Hydrogen and Deuterium fires are difficult to detect since they burn with an invisible flame. Use an alternate method of detection (thermal camera, broom handle, etc.) Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release flammable gas through pressure relief devices. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. HEALTH Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning. Some may be irritating if inhaled at high concentrations. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. PUBLIC SAFETY CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Keep out of low areas. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection. Always wear thermal protective clothing when handling refrigerated/cryogenic liquids. EVACUATION Large Spill Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 800 meters (1/2 mile). Fire If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. EMERGENCY RESPONSE FIRE DO NOT EXTINGUISH A LEAKING GAS FIRE UNLESS LEAK CAN BE STOPPED. CAUTION: Hydrogen (UN1049), Deuterium (UN1957) and Hydrogen, refrigerated liquid (UN1966) burn with an invisible flame. Hydrogen and Methane mixture, compressed (UN2034) may burn with an invisible flame.

5 Guide Emergency Response Guidebook CANUTEC - Transport Canada Page 2 of 2 22/10/2011 Small Fire Dry chemical or CO 2. Large Fire Water spray or fog. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Fire involving Tanks Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. SPILL OR LEAK ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Prevent spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. CAUTION: When in contact with refrigerated/cryogenic liquids, many materials become brittle and are likely to break without warning. FIRST AID Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Clothing frozen to the skin should be thawed before being removed. In case of contact with liquefied gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. Keep victim warm and quiet. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Date Modified: Top of Page Important Notices