interest for Working Group #4. Note: a question and answer period will follow each presentation. BREAK 10:45-11:00 LUNCH 12:00-1:00 BREAK 2:30-2:45

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1 MEETING AGENDA Project: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) Meeting Topic: Working Group Workshop #3 Date: May 27, 2014 Time: 8:30am 4:00pm Location: SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Room 7000 Facilitator: Purpose: Malcolm Smith (Hemmera) 1. Seek feedback from Working Group on intermediate component and valued component selection, based on descriptions and supporting rationale provided for components and assessment areas. 2. Describe the requirements for and proposed approach to cumulative effects assessment. 3. Seek feedback from Working Group on socio-economic topics of interest for Working Group #4. Note: a question and answer period will follow each presentation. # Agenda Item Time 1 REFRESHMENTS Welcome and Introductions Recap of Working Group #2 8:30-9:00 am 9:00-9:20 2 Issues Scoping process for Candidate Valued Components 9:20-9:35 3 RBT2 Proposed Approach to Environmental Assessment: a) Recap from WG#2Proposed Approach to EA Methodology b) Cumulative Effects Assessment 9:35-10:45 BREAK 10:45-11:00 4 Proposed Intermediate Components 11:00-12:00 pm LUNCH 12:00-1:00 5 Proposed Biophysical Valued Components 1:00-2:30 BREAK 2:30-2: Summary of proposed Social and Economic Valued Components Discussion: topics of interest for detailed presentation in WG#4 (June 17 th ) General feedback and questions Closing and Next Steps 2:45-3:30 3:30-4:00 Page 1 of 1

2 ROBERTS BANK TERMINAL 2 WORKING GROUP Meeting #3 May 27 th, 2014 Morning Session (NOTE: contains preliminary information subject to revision)

3 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Facilitator: Malcolm Smith, R.P.Bio, Hemmera Working Group Members Presenters Housekeeping Washrooms and exits Breaks Speaking protocol 2

4 WG#3 PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. Recap of Working Group#2 2. Issues Scoping Process for Candidate Valued Components 3. RBT2 Proposed Approach to the Environmental Assessment 1. Recap Review of Proposed Approach to EA Methodology 2. Cumulative Effects Assessment BREAK 4. Proposed Intermediate Components LUNCH 5. Proposed Biophysical Valued Components BREAK 6. Summary of Proposed Social and Economic Valued Components Discussion: Social and Economic topics of interest for Working Group #4 7. Closing and Next Steps 3

5 RECAP FROM WG #2 APRIL 15, 2014 WG #2 Re-cap: Comments received on EA methodology, Valued Components, Intermediate Components and Cumulative Effects Assessment Focus of WG #3 reflects interests raised by members to better understand these aspects of the Environmental Impact Statement Final WG#2 meeting records distributed on May 23, 2014 Meeting record contains answers to questions raised in the meeting Questions related to Air Quality provided via the Question Form at WG #2 is to be addressed in Working Group #4 4

6 ADDITIONAL FOLLOW UP FROM WG#2 Distribution of WG Information: Following each WG, members will receive the draft meeting record for input prior to finalisation, and copies of the presentations At the end of the Working Group process, PMV intends to prepare a summary report that will be shared with working group members prior to posting on CEAA s registry website 5

7 QUESTIONS? 6

8 ISSUES SCOPING Presenter: Pamela O Hara Senior Project Manager, Hemmera Objectives: To provide an overview of consultation and engagement activities conducted to date To summarise key interests and issues guiding the selection of candidate valued components. 7

9 ISSUES SCOPING PRE-RBT2 Port Metro Vancouver has a strong understanding of the natural and human environments at Roberts Bank as: PMV has a long history of project development and operations on Roberts Bank (1970 to present) Previous field studies, modelling, environmental assessments, and monitoring programs undertaken PMV has remained actively engaged with: Federal and provincial regulatory agencies Aboriginal groups Local governments and communities Stakeholders and the public REVISION 8

10 ISSUES SCOPING FOR RBT2 Interests and issues have been identified through: Technical Advisory Groups Regulatory advisory groups (e.g. Air Quality Scoping Study Team) Continued engagement on specific topics with regulators: Federal Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Environment Canada Canadian Wildlife Service Health Canada Transport Canada Finance Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Public Safety Canada Infrastructure Canada Provincial B.C. Environmental Assessment Office B.C. Ministry of Environment B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Resource Operations B.C. Ministry of Health B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure B.C. Ministry of International Trade B.C. First Nations Health Authority Aboriginal groups, local governments, public and stakeholders REVISION 9

11 ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION 10

12 ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION Aboriginal Groups identified by CEA Agency Tsawwassen First Nation Musqueam First Nation Semiahmoo First Nation Tsleil-Waututh Nation Stz uminus First Nation Cowichan Tribes Lake Cowichan First Nation Lyackson First Nation Penelakut Tribe Métis Nation British Columbia Stó:lō Tribal Council Stó:lō Nation Halalt First Nation NOTE: As identified by CEA Agency in RBT2 EIS Guidelines (January 2014), PMV is also consulting with the Hwlitsum First Nation, as a member of the Cowichan Nation Alliance. In addition to these identified groups, there has been ongoing engagement with Kwantlen, Katzie and Squamish First Nations. REVISION 11

13 ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION Consultation and engagement: Project update meetings and letters Open houses, community meetings, small group meetings, and presentations for Aboriginal groups Sharing of project-related materials and documents Current use studies and use of land and resources for traditional purposes Aboriginal use for traditional purposes and current use studies Feedback on valued component selection Working Groups Aboriginal Working Groups REVISION 12

14 ABORIGINAL INTERESTS AND ISSUES RAISED Key Aboriginal interests and issues raised to date Health of marine ecosystem Overall reduction in marine vegetation in the Lower Mainland (cumulative effects) Cultural importance of land, water and resources Impact to critical life history stages of fish Impacts to species listed under Species at Risk Act Loss of marine habitat and fisheries impacts Behavioural and cultural disruptions to marine mammals Impacts on wildlife Impacts on Aboriginal interests The potential for accidents and spills to impact the marine environment; effective spill response Procurement and employment opportunities for Aboriginal groups Effects to marshes, eelgrass beds, and enteromorpha species Reduction in crab harvesting area; impacts to crab health and population Increase in vessel, train and vehicle numbers Cumulative effects from port development at Roberts Bank Increase in vessel and rail emissions REVISION 13

15 LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION For additional details refer to WG#1 presentation 14

16 LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION Consultation with: Local and regional governments Technical Liaison Committees Elected Level Roundtable PMV-led RBT2 Working Group Local communities and residents Tenants and terminals, and railways Community and business organizations Industry and agricultural groups Environmental non-governmental organizations REVISION 15

17 LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION SUMMARY Key interests and issues raised to date Ensure balance of environmental, social and economic needs during planning Health of marine ecosystem; ecological importance; species population and distribution changes Effects on birds, fish, biofilm, noise, light pollution, land, air quality; marine habitat loss Economic forecasts and project justification; project alternatives Environmental assessment scope and regulatory process Increase in road and rail traffic; improving efficiency of container truck operations Cost of infrastructure; opportunities for local businesses; potential jobs Socio-community effects and well-being; reduced scenic quality; visual disturbance Access to marine resources; fisheries support economy Health related to air quality, quality of life and community well-being A Consultation Summary Report for the activities described above is available on PMV s website ( including a Consideration Memo with PMV responses to the feedback received. REVISION 16

18 POTENTIAL FEDERAL PERMITS Federal Authority Act Activity Potential Authorization Required Fisheries & Oceans Canada Fisheries Act, Paragraph 35(2)(b) Serious harm to commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fisheries Authorization for works, undertakings and activities in or around water that are likely to result in serious harm to fish. Environment Canada Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Part 7, Div 3 Disposal of dredged material Disposal at Sea Permit Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (PMV) Canada Marine Act; Port Authorities Operations Regulations Construction of terminal PMV Project Permit Fisheries & Oceans Canada Species at Risk Act (SARA) Construction and operation within southern resident killer whale critical habitat Potential SARA Permit REVISION 17

19 QUESTIONS? 18

20 RECAP: PROPOSED APPROACH TO RBT2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Presenter: Celesa Horvath, Senior Regulatory Advisor Ventus Development Services Inc. Objective: to clarify aspects of the proposed approach to assessing effects related to RBT2, based on WG#2 questions. 19

21 VALUED COMPONENTS EIS will focus the assessment on valued components. Valued components are attributes of the physical, biophysical, and human environment that may be affected by the Project that have been identified to be of concern by the proponent, government agencies, Aboriginal peoples, and the public. Proposed valued components were identified through the issues scoping process Following scoping, a three-step process was used for VC selection. REVISION 20

22 PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT SELECTION PROCESS Handout Step 1. Screen Candidate VCs Does the candidate VC occur near or within the Project area? AND Could the Project interact with the candidate VC? AND Is the candidate VC of interest to the public, Aboriginal groups, or government? OR Is the candidate VC particularly sensitive or vulnerable to disturbance? yes no Candidate VC is not considered further Step 2. Evaluate Project Interactions with Candidate VCs Does the Project have the potential to adversely affect the candidate VC and can this effect be measured and monitored? yes no Candidate VC is not considered further Step 3. Select Valued Components Is the candidate VC a receptor component in a Project-related effects pathway? yes Valued Component Candidate VC is selected as a VC for the purposes of the effects assessment. no Intermediate Component Candidate VC represents an intermediate step in an effects pathway. Project-related changes to intermediate components inform the effects assessment of selected VCs. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR DISCUSSION 21

23 Selected as VALUED COMPONENT PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT SELECTION PROCESS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Does the candidate VC occur near/within the Project area? AND Could the Project interact with the candidate VC? AND Is the candidate VC of interest to the public, Aboriginal groups or government? OR Is the candidate VC particularly sensitive or vulnerable to disturbance? Does the Project have the potential to adversely affect the candidate VC and can this effect be measured and monitored? Is the candidate VC a receptor component in a Project-related effects pathway? YES YES YES REVISION 22

24 PATHWAY OF EFFECT EXAMPLE FOR RBT2 Example of a pathway of effects for RBT2: Legend Project Activity Project Effect Intermediate Component Valued Component Project Activity Pathway of Effects Dredging Sediment Re-suspension Marine Water Quality Marine Fish Outdoor Recreation (Fishing) Human Health Dyke Construction Marine Sediment Marine Commercial Use (Fishing) REVISION 23

25 PROPOSED VALUED AND INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS Handout PRELIMINARY INFORMATION - FOR REVISION DISCUSSION 24 Working Working Group #3 Group May #327, May , 2014.

26 PROPOSED VALUED AND INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS Proposed Intermediate Components Air Quality Noise and Vibration Light Coastal Geomorphology Surficial Geology and Marine Sediment Marine Water Quality Underwater Noise Population Demographics NOTE: Potential effects on established and asserted Aboriginal rights, title, and other interests, including current use of land and resources for traditional purposes, will be provided in the EIS separately from the ICs and VCs. REVISION Proposed Valued Components Marine Vegetation and Biofilm Marine Invertebrates Marine Fish Marine Mammals Coastal Birds Roberts Bank Ecosystem Ongoing Productivity of Commercial, Recreational, and Aboriginal Fisheries Labour Market Economic Development Marine Commercial Use Local Government Finances Services and Infrastructure Outdoor Recreation Visual Resources Land and Water Use Physical and Cultural Heritage Human Health Working Group Working #3 Group May #3 27, May 27,

27 ASSESSMENT OF INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS For each intermediate component, the EIS will describe: Study purpose and approach Study methods Existing conditions Expected conditions Future conditions with the Project Future conditions with the Project and other projects/activities REVISION 26

28 ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS For each valued component, the EIS will describe: VC sub-components and indicators Assessment boundaries Existing conditions Expected conditions prior to the Project Project-VC interactions and effects Mitigation measures Residual effects (if any) Cumulative effects assessment (if required) Monitoring and follow-up Programs REVISION 27

29 QUESTIONS? 28

30 BREAK 29

31 PROPOSED APPROACH TO THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS ASSESSMENT Presenter: Celesa Horvath, Senior Regulatory Advisor Ventus Development Services Inc. Objective: To provide an overview of the proposed approach to cumulative effects assessment to facilitate further discussion and understanding 30

32 PRESENTATION OUTLINE Legislative framework When is a cumulative effects assessment required? The two parts of a cumulative effects assessment What the spatial boundaries mean What will be in the Environmental Impact Statement for intermediate components and valued components REVISION 31

33 CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT 2012 REQUIREMENTS: 19. (1) The environmental assessment of a designated project must take into account the following factors: (a) the environmental effects of the designated project, including the environmental effects of malfunctions or accidents that may occur in connection with the designated project and any cumulative environmental effects that are likely to result from the designated project in combination with other physical activities that have been or will be carried out. REVISION 32

34 WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? There must be an effect of the Project. It must combine with the effects of other projects and activities. The other projects and activities must not be hypothetical. The cumulative effect must be likely. X = Combination of effects REVISION 33

35 Questions on Legislative Framework? REVISION 34

36 WHEN IS A CUMULATIVE EFFECTS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED? If the Project is expected to have a residual effect on a VC, an assessment of potential cumulative effects on that VC is required. REVISION 35

37 A CUMULATIVE EFFECTS ASSESSMENT COMES IN TWO PARTS The cumulative effects that are likely to result from the Project in combination with other projects and activities: 1. That have been carried out 2. That will be carried out REVISION 36

38 CONSIDERING THE EFFECTS OF PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT Existing conditions reflect everything that has happened so far. Any change in existing conditions caused by the Project is, by default, cumulative with what has happened before. The residual effects of the Project are cumulative effects. REVISION 37

39 SOME PROJECT OR ACTIVITY EFFECTS ARE STILL EXPECTED A project or activity has occurred so recently that the effects of it have not yet appeared. A situation in which a VC has not yet reached a new state of equilibrium after a past project or activity affected it. REVISION 38

40 HOW WE DEAL WITH THESE EXPECTED EFFECTS Existing Conditions case Includes all currently observable effects Expected Conditions case Includes effects that will have occurred by the time the Project commences Future Conditions with Other Projects and Activities case Includes all other future effects REVISION 39

41 CONSIDERING THE EFFECTS OF PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE CARRIED OUT What other projects and activities are considered? Certain Reasonably foreseeable Master list of other projects and activities in the region Each specialist will consider projects and activities that may cumulatively affect their component Compilation based on CEA Agency s Operational Policy Statement Assessing Cumulative Environmental Effects Under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEA Agency 2013) Handout: Project Inclusion List REVISION 40

42 PROJECT INCLUSION LIST Other projects and activities identified from: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Registry B.C. Environmental Assessment Office s on-line Project Information Centre B.C. Major Projects Inventory Existing land and resource management plans and land use plans Port Metro Vancouver s Land Use Plan Other publicly available information sources Provincial government websites listing approved and applied-for tenures and licences Other projects and activities limited to those that: Have been publicly announced Have information on project scope, boundaries, timing, and potential effects publicly available REVISION 41

43 WHAT THE SPATIAL BOUNDARIES MEAN Local Assessment Area (LAA) The area within which the Project is expected to interact with and potentially have an effect on the VC Regional Assessment Area (RAA) Provides the regional context for the assessment of potential Project-related effects within the LAA. Includes the area within which the residual effects of the Project are likely to combine with the effects of other projects and activities to result in a cumulative effect Cumulative Effects Assessment Area REVISION 42

44 ICS AND VCS CASES DESCRIBED IN EIS Case Described in EIS for: Existing Conditions Expected Conditions Future Conditions with the Project Future Conditions with the Project and Other Projects and Activities All ICs and VCs Those ICs and VCs expected to be affected by current, ongoing projects All ICs and VCs All ICs, and VCs expected to be affected by the Project (after mitigation) REVISION 43

45 QUESTIONS? 44 Working Group #3 May

46 PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS Presenter: Pamela O Hara, Senior Project Manager Hemmera Objective: To provide an overview of each proposed intermediate components including: Rationale for selection as IC Linkages to other ICs and VCs Proposed study areas

47 PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS Air Quality Noise and Vibration Light Coastal Geomorphology Surficial Geology and Marine Sediment Marine Water Quality Underwater Noise Population Demographics REVISION 46

48 AIR QUALITY Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in air quality resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. Detailed presentation provided during WG#2 REVISION

49 AIR QUALITY BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Rationale for IC selection: Key interests and issues: Increased emissions from vessels, trains and vehicles Cumulative effects from port development at Roberts Bank Effects on future air quality to human health Potential changes to air quality from fuel combustion in diesel, propane and gasoline-powered engines Federal, provincial and regional standards and criteria set for contaminants of concern REVISION p o r t m e t r Working o v a n Group c o u #3 v e May r.c 27, o m

50 AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT APPROACH AND OBJECTIVES The assessment of Air Quality will include: Determination of approach to quantifying changes in air quality, through Air Quality Scoping Study process Identification and quantification of potential changes in air quality in construction and operation phases Air Emissions Scenarios Air Quality Prediction 98 th Observed Background Concentration Conservative AQ Concentration Meteorological Data & Dispersion Modelling REVISION 49

51 NOISE AND VIBRATION Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in noise and vibration resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. Detailed presentation provided during WG#2 REVISION

52 NOISE AND VIBRATION BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Rationale for IC selection based on key interests and issues: Noise, low frequency noise, and vibration raised as issues within local area (noise survey) Project-related noise sources: construction activities, operation of diesel-powered equipment, and road and rail traffic Effects of noise and vibration on human health, birds, and marine commercial use REVISION 51

53 NOISE AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT APPROACH AND OBJECTIVES The assessment of noise and vibration will include: Results of survey of residents in the near Project area Effects of meteorology on sound propagation Models to predict noise levels ground-borne vibration levels for existing and future conditions REVISION 52

54 LIGHT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in light resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. REVISION

55 LIGHT BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Rationale for IC selection: Key interests and issues: Disturbance and annoyance from existing port infrastructure Gantry cranes Blinking lights from other equipment Increased light pollution The proposed Project may result in changes to light trespass and sky glow REVISION 54

56 LIGHT BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC An analysis of potential changes to Light is required for other IC and VC assessments: Marine Fish Project Interaction Light Coastal Birds Visual Resources REVISION 55

57 LIGHT PROPOSED STUDY AREA Areas with unobstructed views within km of light source Rationale: Final study area will be based on analysis of viewshed results Includes key landbased points of reception: Vancouver west to Gulf Islands and south to Orcas Island REVISION 56

58 MARINE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AT ROBERTS BANK EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY AND BATHYMETRY Note: Vertical scale is 10 times horizontal scale PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SUBJECT TO REVISION 57

59 COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY STUDY Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in coastal geomorphology resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. REVISION

60 COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Coastal geomorphology - includes the physical environment and the physical processes that have created and maintain the physical form Rationale for IC selection: Key interests and issues raised: Cultural importance of land, water and resources Effects to marine habitat and wildlife Coastal Geomorphology Technical Advisory Group early input from the scientific community on potential effects and assessment approach Project interaction with wind-generated waves, tides, and sediment transport REVISION 59

61 COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY STUDY BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC An analysis of potential changes to Coastal Geomorphology is required for other IC and VC assessments: Marine Sediment Marine Water Quality Marine Vegetation and Biofilm Marine Invertebrates Marine Fish Project Interaction Coastal Geomorphology Marine Mammals Coastal Birds Roberts Bank Ecosystem Ongoing Productivity of CRA Fisheries Marine Commercial Use Outdoor Recreation REVISION Physical and Cultural Heritage 60

62 COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY PROPOSED STUDY AREA Includes: Roberts Bank tidal flats from flood protection dykes to -60 m CD depth, and B.C. Ferries terminal to Canoe Passage. Rationale: Includes the natural and human-made boundaries influencing sediment and water movements at Roberts Bank by waves, and river and ocean currents Area is adequate to inform other ICs and VCs REVISION 61

63 SURFICIAL GEOLOGY AND MARINE SEDIMENT STUDY Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in surficial geology and marine sediment resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. REVISION

64 SURFICIAL GEOLOGY AND MARINE SEDIMENT BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Rationale for IC selection: Key interests and issues raised: Changes to ecosystem health and species distributions Effects to marine habitat and wildlife Project interaction from sediment re-suspension and distribution Surficial sediments provide habitat for marine VCs REVISION 63

65 SURFICIAL GEOLOGY AND MARINE SEDIMENT BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC An analysis of potential changes to Surficial Geology and Marine Sediment is required for VC assessments: Marine Vegetation and Biofilm Marine Invertebrates Marine Fish Project Interaction Marine Sediment Marine Mammals Coastal Birds Roberts Bank Ecosystem Ongoing Productivity of CRA Fisheries REVISION 64

66 SURFICIAL GEOLOGY AND MARINE SEDIMENT PROPOSED STUDY AREA Roberts Bank tidal flats to -100 m CD depth, and B.C. Ferries terminal to Canoe Passage, plus tidal flat reference areas at Boundary Bay, Roberts Bank North and Sturgeon Bank Rationale: Includes tidal flat and delta foreslope seabed areas in areas of project activities Area is adequate to inform marine biophysical VCs REVISION 65

67 MARINE WATER QUALITY STUDY Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in marine water quality resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. REVISION

68 MARINE WATER QUALITY BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Rationale for IC selection: Key interests and issues raised: Cultural importance of and effects to land, water and resources Effects to marine habitat and wildlife Marine and estuarine waters provide habitat for marine VCs The project has the potential to change water parameter concentrations and the distribution of fresh and marine water masses REVISION 67

69 MARINE WATER QUALITY STUDY BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC An analysis of potential changes to Marine Water Quality is required for VC assessments: Marine Vegetation and Biofilm Marine Invertebrates Marine Fish Project Interaction Marine Water Quality Marine Mammals Coastal Birds Roberts Bank Ecosystem Ongoing Productivity of CRA Fisheries PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SUBJECT TO REVISION Outdoor Recreation 68

70 MARINE WATER QUALITY PROPOSED STUDY AREA Roberts Bank tidal flats to -100 m CD depth, and B.C. Ferries terminal to Canoe Passage, plus tidal flat reference areas at Boundary Bay, Roberts Bank North and Sturgeon Bank Rationale: Includes tidal flat and delta foreslope seabed areas in areas potentially affected by project activities Area is adequate to inform marine biophysical and social VCs REVISION 69

71 UNDERWATER NOISE Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in underwater noise resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SUBJECT TO REVISION

72 UNDERWATER NOISE BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Rationale for IC selection: Key interests and issues raised: Behavioural disruption to marine mammals and influences on cultural use Cumulative effects from port development at Roberts Bank Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) Technical Advisory Group - importance of changes to ambient underwater noise levels Noise can have a range of effects on marine fish and marine mammals. SRKW and Humpback whales are both SARA listed species REVISION 71

73 UNDERWATER NOISE BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Analysis of potential changes to Underwater Noise is required for VC assessments: Project Interaction Underwater Noise Marine Fish Marine Mammals REVISION 72

74 UNDERWATER NOISE PROPOSED STUDY AREA Roberts Bank west to the Gulf Islands and within ~90 km north and south from the Project area. Rationale: Area where project-related effects could potentially occur. Boundary limits based on marine mammal focal species zone of audibility for project-related activities that generate underwater noise. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SUBJECT TO REVISION 73

75 POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS Purpose: To identify and quantify potential changes in population demographics resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION SUBJECT TO REVISION

76 POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Population Demographics analysis of population change as a result of direct as well as indirect and induced employment opportunities associated with the Project Rationale for IC selection: Key interests and issues raised: Labour demands during construction and operation phases may result in an increase in population in surrounding areas Ensure balance of environmental, social and economic needs during project planning Project-related workforce requirements and project spending on goods and services during construction and operation phases REVISION 75

77 POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS IC Analysis of potential changes to population demographics is required for VC assessments: Labour Market Local Government Finances Project Interaction Population Demographics Services and Infrastructure Outdoor Recreation Human Health REVISION 76

78 PROPOSED POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS STUDY AREA Metro Vancouver with a focus on Corporation of Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation Rationale: Corresponds directly with LAA for labour market as the existing local labour market will drive any population change REVISION 77

79 INTERMEDIATE COMPONENT LINKAGES Intermediate components will inform other ICs and VCs Coastal Geomorphology Light Marine Water Quality Underwater Noise Surficial Geology & Marine Sediment Population Demographics Noise & Vibration Other Intermediate and Valued Components Air Quality REVISION 78

80 QUESTIONS? 79

81 LUNCH 80

82 ROBERTS BANK TERMINAL 2 WORKING GROUP Meeting #3 May 27 th, 2014 Afternoon Session (NOTE: contains preliminary information subject to revision)

83 PROPOSED BIOPHYSICAL VALUED COMPONENTS Presenter: Ben Wheeler, Marine Technical Director Hemmera Objective: To provide an summary of proposed biophysical valued components including: Rational for selection as VC Sub-components to support VC assessments Assessment areas 2

84 RBT2 EIS PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENTS Biophysical Marine Vegetation and Biofilm Marine Invertebrates Marine Fish Marine Mammals Coastal Birds Roberts Bank Ecosystem Productivity Ongoing Productivity of CRA Fisheries REVISION 3

85 PROPOSED BIOPHYSICAL VC SUB-COMPONENTS Biophysical VC sub-components represented by focal species or groups: Were chosen for their ability to represent other species or groups that are similar in nature; as they occupy comparable types of habitats; they serve similar ecological roles, or could otherwise be affected by the Project in an analogous way. In selecting focal species and species groups, species of specific importance to regulatory agencies, Aboriginal groups, and the public, were considered. Example: focal species selected for Marine Mammals are: Southern Resident Killer Whales, Humpback Whales and Steller Sea Lions REVISION 4

86 MARINE VEGETATION AND BIOFILM PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential effects to marine vegetation and biofilm resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. 5

87 MARINE VEGETATION AND BIOFILM BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Ecological basis for VC selection: Habitat and resource for invertebrates, fish and birds. Specific focal groups stabilize sediment, and are proxies of ecosystem health and water quality. Guidance from scientific experts and regulators. Engagement with the Technical Advisory Group on Biofilm, Shorebirds and Invertebrates. REVISION 6

88 MARINE VEGETATION AND BIOFILM BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Key interests and issues as raised by Aboriginal groups, the public and stakeholders: Aboriginal Groups Impacts to brackish marshes and eelgrass beds Local Gov't, Public & Stakeholders Ecosystem vitality, including food source for migratory birds Health of marine ecosystem Traditional use practices Health of marine ecosystem Loss of habitat REVISION 7

89 MARINE VEGETATION & BIOFILM PROPOSED SUB-COMPONENTS Marine Vegetation & Biofilm Eelgrass Inter-tidal Marsh Macroalgae Biomat Biofilm REVISION 8

90 MARINE VEGETATION & BIOFILM PROPOSED LOCAL ASSESSMENT AREA Roberts Bank, from the north side of the B.C. Ferries causeway to Canoe Passage and high water mark to 40 m depth CD. Rationale: Area where project-related effects are expected to occur. Includes the local distribution of focal species and takes into consideration Aboriginal use for traditional purposes. REVISION 9

91 MARINE VEGETATION & BIOFILM PROPOSED REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AREA The LAA at Roberts Bank plus Boundary Bay, east side of B.C. Ferries causeway, Roberts Bank North and Sturgeon Bank, plus Fraser River north and south arms and mainstem to Mission. Rationale: Provides ecological context for the LAA - has similar habitat that can be used for comparative purposes. Considers Aboriginal use for traditional purposes. REVISION 10

92 MARINE INVERTEBRATES PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential effects to marine invertebrates resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. 11

93 MARINE INVERTEBRATES BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Ecological basis for VC selection: Ecological value as food, substrate, refuge and rearing habitat for other invertebrates, birds, mammals, and fish. Guidance from scientific experts and regulators. Engagement with the Technical Advisory Group on Biofilm, Shorebirds and Invertebrates. REVISION 12

94 MARINE INVERTEBRATES BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Key interests and issues as raised by Aboriginal groups, the public and stakeholders: Aboriginal Groups Importance as traditional resource and cultural icon of First Nations (e.g. Dungeness crabs) Changes in the ability to carry out traditional use practices (e.g. shellfish harvesting) Local Gov't, Public & Stakeholders Health of marine ecosystem Impacts to marine invertebrates and habitat REVISION 13

95 MARINE INVERTEBRATES PROPOSED SUB-COMPONENTS Marine Invertebrates Benthic Invertebrates Dungeness Crabs Orange Sea Pens Bivalve Shellfish REVISION 14

96 MARINE INVERTEBRATES PROPOSED LOCAL ASSESSMENT AREA Roberts Bank, from the north side of the B.C. Ferries causeway to Canoe Passage and from high water mark to -140 m depth CD. Rationale: Area where project-related effects are expected to occur. Considers distribution and localized movements of each species/guild. Considers traditional use activities. REVISION 15

97 MARINE INVERTEBRATES PROPOSED REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AREA The LAA at Roberts Bank plus Boundary Bay, east side of the B.C. Ferries causeway, Roberts Bank North and Sturgeon Bank. Rationale: Provides ecological context for LAA; considers historical and current traditional use activities. REVISION 16

98 MARINE FISH PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential effects to marine fish resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. 17

99 MARINE FISH BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Ecological basis for VC selection: Marine fish are key components of estuarine and marine food webs and influence the structure and function of nearshore and coastal ecosystems. REVISION 18

100 MARINE FISH BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Key interests and issues as raised by Aboriginal groups, the public and stakeholders: Aboriginal Groups Health of marine ecosystem Access to resource and traditional use areas Changes in the ability to carry out traditional use practices Changes to fish populations and distribution, and habitat Local Gov't, Public & Stakeholders Marine Fish supporting commercial, recreational, and aboriginal fisheries are protected under Section 2 of the Fisheries Act Health of marine ecosystem Changes to fish populations and distribution, and habitat Fish species are important to the provincial economy REVISION 19

101 MARINE FISH PROPOSED SUB-COMPONENTS Marine Fish Reef Fish Forage Fish Flatfish Pacific Salmon Demersal Fish REVISION 20

102 MARINE FISH PROPOSED LOCAL ASSESSMENT AREA Roberts Bank, from the north side of the B.C. Ferries causeway to Canoe Passage and high water mark to -100 m depth CD. Rationale: Area where projectrelated effects are expected to occur. Spatial and temporal movements of focal groups have been considered. Traditional use information has been considered. Canoe Passage is a natural Boundary for fish movement. REVISION 21

103 MARINE FISH PROPOSED REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AREA The Fraser River Estuary to m CD, plus the Fraser River to Hope. DFO FM subareas included are 29-6 to Waters of the Pitt River bounded by subareas are included. Rationale: Provides ecological context, and considers current and traditional use. Estuarine waters contain similar habitats, while Fraser River areas provide habitat for migrating fish present in the LAA. REVISION Working Group Working #3 Group May 27, # May 27,

104 MARINE MAMMALS PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential effects to marine mammals resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. 23

105 MARINE MAMMALS BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Ecological basis for VC selection: Whales, sea lions and seals are top predators in the marine ecosystem Species at risk Guidance from scientific experts and regulators Engagement with the Technical Advisory Group on Southern Resident Killer Whales Photo courtesy of Vancouver Aquarium Photo courtesy of Vancouver Aquarium REVISION 24

106 MARINE MAMMALS BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Key interests and issues as raised by Aboriginal groups, the public and stakeholders: Photo courtesy of Vancouver Aquarium Aboriginal Groups Cultural, spiritual, social and ceremonial value Local Gov't, Public & Stakeholders Economic value (e.g., whale watching) Social value Photo courtesy of Vancouver Aquarium REVISION 25

107 MARINE MAMMALS PROPOSED SUB-COMPONENTS Marine Mammals Southern Resident Killer Whales Humpback Whales Steller Sea Lions Photo courtesy of Vancouver Aquarium REVISION 26

108 MARINE MAMMALS PROPOSED LOCAL ASSESSMENT AREA Roberts Bank west to the Gulf Islands and within ~90 km north and south from the Project area. Rationale: Area where project-related effects could potentially occur. Boundary limits based on marine mammal focal species zone of audibility for project-related activities that generate underwater noise. REVISION 27

109 MARINE MAMMALS PROPOSED REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AREA Canadian and US critical habitat for endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales, including the Strait of Georgia, Puget Sound and Juan de Fuca Strait. Rationale: to provide regulatory and biological context to the LAA. REVISION 28

110 COASTAL BIRDS PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential effects to coastal birds resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. 29

111 COASTAL BIRDS BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Ecological basis for VC selection: Ecological Importance. Species at risk. Guidance from scientific experts and regulators. Engagement with the Technical Advisory Group on Biofilm, Shorebirds and Invertebrates. REVISION 30

112 COASTAL BIRDS BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Key interests and issues as raised by Aboriginal groups, the public and stakeholders: Aboriginal Groups Impacts on ability to carry out traditional use practices Food, social and ceremonial value Impacts to migratory birds and habitat Local Gov't, Public & Stakeholders Ecological importance Changes to populations and distribution of species Effects of the Project on birds and bird habitat Effects of power lines on birds REVISION 31

113 COASTAL BIRDS PROPOSED SUB-COMPONENTS Coastal Birds Shorebirds Waterfowl Herons Diving Birds Raptors Gulls and Terns Passerines REVISION 32

114 COASTAL BIRDS PROPOSED LOCAL ASSESSMENT AREA Roberts Bank, from the B.C. Ferries causeway to Canoe Passage and from the high water mark to -5 m depth CD. Rationale: Area where projectrelated effects are expected to occur. Includes the local distribution of representative species and takes into consideration Aboriginal use for traditional purposes. REVISION 33

115 COASTAL BIRDS PROPOSED REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AREA The LAA at Roberts Bank plus, Roberts Bank North, the Fraser River South Arm Marshes, Sturgeon Bank, Boundary Bay, and agricultural habitat extending 8 km inland. Rationale: Provides ecological context. Contains similar habitats to those of the LAA. Agricultural areas provide additional habitat for feeding and roosting. REVISION 34

116 ROBERTS BANK ECOSYSTEM PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential effects to the Roberts Bank Ecosystem resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. 35

117 ROBERTS BANK ECOSYSTEM BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Ecological basis for VC selection: Provides spawning, rearing, feeding, refuge and migratory habitat for wide variety of fish and birds; stabilize sediment, buffers against wave erosion, important in nutrient cycling, carbon sink, and aesthetic reasons. Guidance from scientific experts and regulators. Engagement with the Technical Advisory Group on Productive Capacity. REVISION 36

118 ROBERTS BANK ECOSYSTEM BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Key interests and issues as raised by Aboriginal groups, the public and stakeholders: Aboriginal Groups Access to resource and traditional use areas Local Gov't, Public & Stakeholders Health of marine ecosystem Changes in the ability to carry out traditional use practices Changes to species populations and distribution, and habitat REVISION 37

119 ROBERTS BANK ECOSYSTEM PROPOSED LOCAL ASSESSMENT AREA Roberts Bank, from the north side of the B.C. Ferries causeway to Canoe Passage and from high water mark to m depth CD. Rationale: Area where project-related effects are expected to occur. Encompasses area of highest productivity for other VCs (vegetation and biofilm, invertebrates, fish and birds). REVISION 38

120 ROBERTS BANK ECOSYSTEM PROPOSED REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AREA The Fraser River Estuary, from Boundary Bay to Sturgeon Bank from the high water mark to -100 m CD, plus the Fraser River north and south arms and mainstem to Hope. Rationale: Provides ecological context. Contains similar habitats to those of the LAA. REVISION 39

121 ONGOING PRODUCTIVITY OF COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND ABORIGINAL FISHERIES PROPOSED VALUED COMPONENT Purpose: To identify and quantify potential effects to the ongoing productivity of commercial, recreational and aboriginal (CRA) fisheries resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project. 40

122 ONGOING PRODUCTIVITY OF CRA FISHERIES BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Ecological basis for VC selection: Fish (including invertebrates) that support or are part of these fisheries spend all or a part of their life history at near Roberts Bank. Federal and Provincial Legislation: The Fisheries Act protects the sustainability and ongoing productivity of commercial, recreational, and aboriginal (CRA) fisheries. REVISION 41

123 ONGOING PRODUCTIVITY OF CRA FISHERIES BASIS FOR PROPOSED SELECTION AS VC Key interests and issues as raised by Aboriginal groups, the public and stakeholders: Aboriginal Groups Access to resource and traditional use areas Changes in the ability to carry out traditional use practices Local Gov't, Public & Stakeholders Health of marine ecosystem Changes to species populations and distribution, and habitat REVISION 42

124 ONGOING PRODUCTIVITY OF CRA FISHERIES PROPOSED SUB-COMPONENTS Ongoing Productivity of CRA fisheries Commercial Fishery Recreational Fishery Aboriginal Fishery REVISION 43

125 ONGOING PRODUCTIVITY OF CRA FISHERIES PROPOSED LOCAL ASSESSMENT AREA Contained within DFO Pacific Fishery Management Areas 29-6, 29-7, Roberts Bank, from the surfline to boundaries of DFO FM subareas. Rationale: encompasses all areas where project-related effects (direct and indirect) are expected to occur. overlaps with the 4 marine VC's and encompasses their distribution and localized movements. considers historical and current traditional use activities and CRA management. REVISION Working Group Working #3 Group May 27, # May 27,

126 ONGOING PRODUCTIVITY OF CRA FISHERIES PROPOSED REGIONAL ASSESSMENT AREA Includes Boundary Bay and Semiahmoo Bay (north of the international boundary between Canada and the United States), the Strait of Georgia and the Fraser River from the surfline, plus the Fraser River north and south arms and mainstem to Hope. Rationale: Provides ecological context for LAA. Considers historical and current traditional use activities. REVISION 45

127 QUESTIONS? Working Group Working #3 Group May 27, # May 27,,

128 BREAK Working Group Group #3 #3 May May 27, 27,

129 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC VALUED COMPONENTS Presenter: Joe Truscott, Socio-Economic Technical Director Hemmera Objectives: Overview of social and economic valued components Discuss valued components of interest for Working Group #4 (June 17 th )

130 PROPOSED ECONOMIC VALUED COMPONENTS Labour Market Economic Development Local Government Finances Marine Commercial use PMV proposes to assess potential effects resulting from both RBT2 construction and operation phases as per the descriptions that follow for each proposed economic VC. REVISION 49

131 PROPOSED ECONOMIC VALUED COMPONENTS Labour Market Assessment of labour market to include: Direct, indirect and induced employment levels Direct, indirect and induced employment income Project-related training requirements Economic Development Assessment of economic development to include: Business contracting opportunities Goods and services supply opportunities REVISION 50

132 PROPOSED ECONOMIC VALUED COMPONENTS Local Government Finances Assessment of local and regional government finances to include: Additional expenditures incurred Additional revenues received Marine Commercial use Assessment of commercial use in marine waters to include: Commercial fishing industry Tourism industry REVISION 51

133 PROPOSED SOCIAL VALUED COMPONENTS Services and Infrastructure Outdoor Recreation Visual Resources Land and Water Use Physical and Cultural Heritage Human Health PMV proposes to assess potential effects resulting from both RBT2 construction and operation phases as per the descriptions that follow for each proposed social VC. REVISION 52

134 PROPOSED SOCIAL VALUED COMPONENTS Services and Infrastructure Assessment of increased demand to local services and infrastructure to include: Housing Emergency and health services Municipal infrastructure Outdoor Recreation Assessment of outdoor recreational land and marine use Visual Resources Assessment of visual resources to include: Changes to local viewscapes Additional light trespass Sky glow REVISION 53

135 PROPOSED SOCIAL VALUED COMPONENTS Land and Water Use Assessment of land and land under water to include: Land ownership and jurisdiction Land use planning designations Land and water uses Physical and Cultural Heritage Human Health Assessment of archaeological resources Assessment of human health includes: Human health risks related to: Changes to air and noise emissions, from ship, road and rail traffic within the Project area Potential shellfish contamination Human health effects related to stress and annoyance, employment, and food security. REVISION 54

136 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUED COMPONENTS Labour Market Economic Development Services and Infrastructure Outdoor Recreation Visual Resources Local Government Finances Marine Commercial use Land and Water Use Physical and Cultural Heritage Human Health PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR DISCUSSION 55

137 QUESTIONS? 56

138 NEXT STEPS Facilitator: Malcolm Smith Hemmera 57

139 FOLLOW UP FROM WG #3 Feedback on WG #3 Today s Q&A Via hardcopy feedback form (provided) Via container.improvement@portmetrovancouver.com Please include Follow Up To WG # 3 in the subject line of your Or to WG facilitator Malcolm Smith via msmith@hemmera.com 58

140 FOLLOW UP FROM WG #3 Feedback on next WG topics Working Group #4 June 17, 2014 Details pertaining to the effects assessment for 4-5 proposed Social and Economic Valued Components (as selected by the WG), plus an introduction to ecosystem-based productivity Feedback 59

141 QUESTIONS? 60

142 THANK YOU Working Group #3 #3 May May 27, 27,

143 ROBERTS BANK TERMINAL 2 (RBT2) PROJECT WORKING GROUP (WG) Workshop #3 May 27, 2014 Summary of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Working Group Workshop #3 held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. ATTENDEES David Grace, B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (Project Assessment Manager) Debra Myles, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (Panel Manager) Analise Saely, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (Senior Policy Advisor) Lesley Douglas, City of Richmond (Manager, Environmental Sustainability) Polly Ng, City of Surrey Mike Brotherston, Corporation of Delta Bernita Iversen, Corporation of Delta Byron Nutton, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Harp Gill, Environment Canada Garth Mullins, Environment Canada June Yoo Rifkin, Environment Canada (A/Head, EA Unit) Roxanne Scott, Golder* Tanya Hebron, Hemmera* (Project Coordinator) Pamela O Hara, Hemmera* (Senior Project Manager) Joe Truscott, Hemmera* (Socio-Economic Technical Director) Ben Wheeler, Hemmera* (Marine Technical Director) Alan Grove, Hwlitsum First Nation Judy Kirk, Kirk & Co.* (Senior Communications Advisor) Kathleen Johnnie, Lyackson First Nation Leona Shaw, Métis Nation British Columbia Francis Ries, Metro Vancouver Kathy Preston, Metro Vancouver Summary of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) Working Group Workshop#3 (WG#3) May 27, 2014 Page 1 of 18

144 Shelina Sidi, Metro Vancouver Donna Underhill, Metro Vancouver Helen Berthin, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure David Crozier, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Earl Strueby, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Leona Sparrow, Musqueam Nation Kathy McPherson, National Resources Canada (via teleconference) (arrived at 10:00 a.m.) Jody Addah, Port Metro Vancouver (Sustainable Development Specialist Infrastructure Development) Sharleen Dumont, Port Metro Vancouver (Senior Legal Counsel) Rhona Hunter, Port Metro Vancouver (Acting Director, Infrastructure Development) Natalie Jackson, Port Metro Vancouver (Project Administration) Michelle Lachmann, Port Metro Vancouver (Regulatory Engagement) Cindy McCarthy, Port Metro Vancouver (Manager, Project Communications Community and Aboriginal Affairs) Sean McNulty, Port Metro Vancouver (Env. Project Management Specialist) Emir Mehinagic, Port Metro Vancouver (Communications Advisor, Project Development) Kyle Robertson, Port Metro Vancouver (Manager, EA & Permitting, Container Capacity Improvement Program) Erika Schade, Port Metro Vancouver (Communications Advisor, Project Development) Jemma Scoble, Port Metro Vancouver (Aboriginal Consultation) Brittany John, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Amanda King, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Paul Cordeiro, Township of Langley Gina Aitchison, Transport Canada (Senior Environmental Officer) Catherine Galbrand, Transport Canada Lynne Tolland, Transport Canada Andrew Bak, Tsawwassen First Nation Celesa Horvath, Ventus* (Senior EA Advisor) Peter Geldreich, Worley Parsons* (Engineering Manager) (* Appearing on behalf of Port Metro Vancouver) Summary of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) Working Group Workshop#3 (WG#3) May 27, 2014 Page 2 of 18