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description
• 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
ApplicationInformation
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
Determinationthat 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 Managementbegins 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
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EAO Woodfibre Fortis
Section 10 order November, 2013 August, 2013
Public Comment on Valued Components
June 12, extended to July 27, 2014 November/December 2013
EAO Open House June 18, 2014 November 16, 2013
Application submission Fall 2014 Fall 2014
Application evaluation Fall 2014 Fall 2014
Application review (180 days) Fall/Winter 2014/15 Fall/Winter 2014/15
Public comment Within the 180 days (45-60 days) Within the 180 days (45-60 days)
EAO Open House During the public comment period During the public comment period
Minister Decision Spring/Summer 2015 Spring/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 ProcessDistrict of Squamish Permits
Permit
Squamish River Trenchless Pipeline
Industrial Park Pipeline Extension Industrial Way
Hydro UpgradeCompressor
StationWoodfibre LNG FacilityInvest. Build Invest. Build
DP1 Required Required
DP6 Required Required
DP11 Required Required Report Maybe Report Report Report
SAP Required Required Maybe Required Required Required
WP Required Maybe Required Required Required Required
BP Required Required