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The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Manual is prepared by the Environmental Services Group to outline the Authority’s policies, procedures and management strategies designed to address environmental matters associated with operation of Calgary International (YYC) and Springbank (YBW) Airports. The Authority’s EMS is a continual cycle of planning, implementing, checking, reviewing and improving the processes and actions that our organization undertakes to meet its business and environmental goals. The EMS provides guidance when the Authority’s Annual Work Plan is developed to outline the Envi-ronmental Services Group’s goals for the upcoming year. This 2014 Annual Environment Report documents the successes and ongoing

initiatives associated with the implementation of the 2014 Annual Environment Work Plan.

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2014 CORPORATE OVERVIEWCalgary International Airport (YYC) had another record-breaking year welcoming over 15.26 million passengers in 2014, an increase of 6.6 per cent over 2013. Cargo also grew to over 128,000 tonnes, an increase of 5.5 per cent. The significant growth in both passenger and cargo volumes is reflective of the airport’s strength as a major transportation hub with an extensive route network, along with an unparalleled commercial development program led by the Calgary Airport Authority. “With more than 200 flights per day to 78 non-stop destinations, YYC is among the best-served airports in Canada,” said Garth Atkinson, President and CEO for the Calgary Airport Authority. “As one of only two airports in Canada to offer non-stop passenger and cargo service to both Europe and Asia, YYC has established important connections to markets around the world, ensuring business and leisure travellers have some of the most effective and efficient air access.”

YYC sees more service to more destinations

In 2014, YYC continued to welcome many new destinations, increased frequencies and more capacity on passenger and cargo routes. In addition to a number of U.S. and sun destinations, some of the additions at YYC included:

• WestJet introduced new service to New York (JFK), Prince George & Penticton• KLM announced capacity increases on its Calgary to Amsterdam route• British Airways introduced its first Dreamliner in Western Canada at YYC• Air Canada upgauged to 777-300 on its London-Heathrow and Frankfurt routes• Air Canada rouge began operations out of YYC introducing Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Phoenix• Cargolux service increased to three times weekly• Cathay Pacific Cargo commenced twice weekly with B747-800 service to Hong Kong

Land Development at YYC in 2014 included:

• Phase 2 development of the Cargo Village, which includes a new specialized cargo building• Phase 1 of Norcal’s “Airways Crossing” development, which included an 87,000 sq. ft. multi-tenant industrial building.

Construction also began on the 40,000 sq. ft. second phase• Construction began on the 103-room second phase of the Clique Hotel Calgary Airport• Bandera Ventures completed construction of two multi-tenant industrial buildings totaling over 200,000 sq. ft.• Hopewell completed its sixth building with 144,000 sq. ft. of multi-tenant industrial space• Executive Flight Centre Development entered into a long-term lease to build an industrial charter terminal and aircraft hanger

Airport Development Program Highlights:

International Facilities ProjectAt the end of 2014, the new International Terminal made significant progress with 96 per cent of glass installation for the exterior walls complete, granite flooring installation was 56 per cent complete and over 92 per cent of the baggage handling equipment had been installed. Some of the latest announcements as part of this major terminal expansion included the Delta Hotels and Resorts introducing its newest product with an additional four-star hotel at YYC, along with new elements such as processes that will seamlessly connect travellers through the domestic, transborder and international concourses. It will also include a new CompactTransit System — small vehicles that will carry up to 10 passengers at a time — moving travellers quickly and efficiently from concourse to concourse.

Runway Development Project

At 14,000 feet, YYC’s fourth runway is the longest in Canada and became operational as of June 28, 2014. Runway 17L/35R is equipped with a Category III (a) Instrument Landing System, over 5,000 LED inset and edge lights, and associated infrastructure such as taxiways and an aircraft parking apron. The Calgary Airport Authority celebrated the opening of its new runway by inviting 1,400 runners to Run the Runway on June 14 and 10,000 guests were invited to Roam the Runway on June 15. The new runway was recognized as a one of Alberta Construction Magazine’s Top 2014 Projects and as the Project Management Institute (Southern Alberta Chapter) Project of the Year for Engineering and Construction.

Springbank Airport (YBW) Reaches New Heights

• 146,773 aircraft movements representing a 8.9 per cent increase over 2013• Bow West Development commenced construction of a new 12-bay hangar with expected completion in early 2015.• The Springbank Airport Business and Pilots Association hosted an Airport Open House in September for the local community,

showcasing some of the businesses and their activities at YBW.


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2014 ANNUAL ENVIRONMENT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe 2014 Annual Environment Report (the Report) details the accountability for environmental management initiatives within the Authority. The Report also describes environmental policies and management programs administered by the Authority’s Environmental Services Group and highlights what was accomplished in 2014, which includes:

Environmental Management System (EMS):

• Completed a draft update for the EMS manual based on recommendations from the last external EMS audit

Land-use Planning & Development:• Helped develop and implement a project tracking and environmental review system (Construction Installation Permit System;

CIPs) in compliance with CEAA 2012 for all construction activities at YYC • Developed a temporary site to store high concentrate glycol

Noise Management:

• Noise Calls: 5,796 total concerns from 1,591 people• Analyzed the impact of parallel runway operations on the noise program and the Airport Community Consultative Committee• Evaluated noise mitigation opportunities for parallel operations• Development of industry wide Airspace Change Consultative Protocol

Water Quality Management:

• Provided environmental design criteria for distributed de-icing infrastructure and future operations• Implemented the distributed de-icing strategy with stakeholders through chairing various committees • Worked with the City of Calgary regarding various issues surrounding their service agreement and sanitary effluent quality

Materials Management:

• Decommissioned and removed the terminal emergency back up generator and associated underground storage tank• Coordinated environmental investigations for the historical Cremona Pipeline release and abandoned gas wells on YYC

property in cooperation with Alberta Environment

Wildlife Management:

• Wildlife strikes: 63• Training new Airport Operation Specialists (AOS) positions to implement Wildlife Program

Air Quality Management:

• National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) reporting• Supported Transport Canada Action Plan to Reduce Green House Gases by providing data to complete an emission inventory

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Springbank Airport:

• Worked with proponents of the proposed Bordeaux development to raise awareness about safety and noise concerns associated with YBW operations

YYC is located on Federal property and Federal regulations and policy are used as the basis for environmental programs and performance. In the interests of responsible environmental management, the Authority also works to meet or exceed related criteria, including appropriate provincial, municipal standards and industry best management practices.

To ensure that we are continually improving our environmental performance, the Authority’s EMS was developed in accordance with the principles of ISO 14001, the internationally recognized standard that outlines the structures of environmental management systems. The EMS also provides the framework by which the Authority reviews its environmental policy and establishes procedures to improve its overall environmental performance. Environmental performance is a continual cycle of planning, implementing, reviewing and improving the processes and actions that the Authority undertakes to support its goal of corporate sustainability.

Each year the Authority’s Environmental Services Group reviews its EMS and updates the Annual Work Plan to drive continuous improvement and development of best management practices.


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The Calgary Airport Authority Environmental Policy

The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) is committed to protecting the environment and will operate the Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport to serve the community in a safe, secure and efficient manner while protecting the quality of the environment.

We will:

Ensure, as a minimum, that all practices conform to relevant federal, provincial and municipal laws

Promote environmental awareness among Authority employees and all airport service providers

Provide appropriate environmental training for Authority staff Maintain active communication regarding environmental issues Subject all new airport construction projects to an

environmental review process Maintain plans and procedures to deal with environmental

emergencies and take immediate corrective action in the event of an incident

Promote sustainability in the application of our Environmental Policy through continuous improvement

Conduct regular audits and reviews to assess the environmental condition of the Airports and facilitate preventative and corrective measures

Be a leader of sound environmental management for airports

________________ Garth F. Atkinson President and CEO


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Table of ContentsFOREWORD.........................................................................................................................................................1CORPORATE OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................2EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................................................3ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY.........................................................................................................................................................4OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE...........................................................................................6

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.............................................................................................................................7

Operational Risk Assessment & Airport Operations...............................................................................................7 Maintaining our EMS..............................................................................................................................................7 EMS 2014..............................................................................................................................................................7 LAND-USE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................................8 Environmental Assessment....................................................................................................................................8 Development..........................................................................................................................................................8 Tenant Activity.......................................................................................................................................................8 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) & Site Management Plan ..........................................................................9

NOISE MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................................................................10

Runway Opening for 35R/17L..............................................................................................................................10 Airport Community Consultative Committee (ACCC) .......................................................................................10 Noise Management Plan ...................................................................................................................................10 Noise Abatement Procedures (NAPs) for YYC .....................................................................................................11 Aircraft Flight Tracking Environmental Management System (AFTEMS) .............................................................11 Aircraft Compliance Concerns 2014 ...................................................................................................................11

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT..........................................................................................................................................13

Surface Water Monitoring - Aircraft De-icing .......................................................................................................13

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT....................................................................................................................................................15

Hazardous Materials Management Program ..................................................................................................15 Waste Minimization & Recycling............................................................................................................................15 Federal Storage Tank Regulation Compliance.................................................................................................15 Spills Reporting....................................................................................................................................................16

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................................................17

Wildlife Struck by Aircraft.....................................................................................................................................17 Wildlife Intervention - Hawk Trapping & Nest Control......................................................................................18 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................................................................20

Ambient Air Quality .............................................................................................................................................20 YYC Emission Inventories .....................................................................................................................................20 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory........................................................................................................................19

Springbank Airport (YBW).....................................................................................................................................................22

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The purpose of the Operations & Business Development Standing Committee is to assist the Authority Board of Directors in providing oversight in prescribed areas. The Committee is responsible to the Board and the mandate, structure and membership of the Committee may be changed from time to time by the Board. The Committee does not have decision making authority independent from the Board, unless so designated by the Board, but may make recommendations from time to time to the Board, as required.

A key resource to this Committee regarding environmental matters are the external Environmental Advisors. These Advisors bring valuable environmental expertise and insight from a variety of industries to YYC operations. They have provided guidance to the Authority regarding all aspects of YYC’s EMS and have been an important component to the development of all environmental

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMThe EMS provides the framework by which the Authority reviews its environmental policy and establishes procedures to improve its overall environmental performance. The EMS (though not certified) is based on the principles of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and tailored to the specific needs and requirements of airport operations and the Authority. The EMS is fundamental in integrating environmental thinking into daily decision making in all levels within the Authority.

The EMS Manual is the core document with the Annual Work Plans and Annual Reports as supporting documents. Many operations performed at the airport have the potential for environmental risk. These environmental risks define the environmental aspects in the EMS and refer to the activities, products or services that could have an impact on the environment. The Authority continues to work on identifying and categorizing our airport(s) environmental risks.

To ensure environmental compliance, the Authority works together with

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the regulators and other Airport Authorities through the Airport Council International (ACI-NA/Canada) to review and make recommendations on existing and proposed new regulation. Annually, Transport Canada reviews our environmental program under its lease review process. Also, annually, we perform external environmental audits on a number of our tenants, including the Springbank Airport. Every five years we subject our EMS to an external environmental audit.

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To maintain an effective EMS, steps must be taken to monitor and evaluate existing environmental programs designed to manage a range of potential impacts. The main focus of these programs is regulatory compliance, sustainability, pollution prevention, efficiency, environmental protection/enhancement and community engagement. The Annual Work Plan captures the key ongoing management and monitoring processes while the EMS analyses and determines the status of compliance and due diligence. It is the purpose of the Annual Work Plan to address activities and actions for the upcoming year. The EMS identifies specific programs and lists specific objectives, targets and actions. The ongoing program activities are designed to ensure continued compliance with all applicable environmental regulations (Federal, Provincial and Municipal) while new initiatives focus on proposed regulation and environmental enhancement.

There was a strong focus in 2014 on identifying and developing new operational plans in preparation for opening new facilities, including the new runway. This meant a review of all of our existing policies, programs and procedures to ensure environmental risks associated with new operations and facilities were identified and procedures were developed to help mitigate any resulting environmental impact. Some of the activities identified and tracked for resolution included:

• Increased wildlife control resource coverage• Increased monitoring and control of environmental compliance associated with distributed de-icing• Developing and evaluating noise mitigation opportunities regarding parallel runway operations

Operational Risk Assessment & Airport OperationsInitial risk assessment of the various operations at the airport has resulted in the development of programs focused on the protection of specific at-risk environmental components. The goal of the Authority’s EMS is the development and continuous assessment of policies, programs, practices and materials that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste, while reducing overall risk to the environment.


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LAND-USE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

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Over the past several years YYC has experienced unprecedented growth including our new parallel runway, expansion of our terminal building and the development of a 360 hectare business park in Deerfoot North. Assessing and managing the potential environmental impacts of these developments continues to be a focus of our program, as well as seeking opportunities to incorporate environmental sustainable products, practices and procedures. Mitigation strategies identified in the environmental assessment of these projects are being monitored and will become part of our EMS after final construction to ensure minimal environmental impact and ongoing compliance with environmental regulations.

Airport land-use and planning includes three areas of interest for the Authority:

• Project environmental assessment• Tenant activity• Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and site management

In 2014 the Environment Services Group worked with Rocky View County to incorporate aviation safety into municipal development associated with storm water ponds in close proximity to YYC. Presentations and meetings were held to ensure current and future development of storm water ponds minimizes the attraction of water fowl, which are an aviation hazard because of aircraft strikes.

In July 2012 the Federal government introduced the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, (CEAA) 2012, together with 3 new regulations which apply to Airport Authority activities on Federal lands. To ensure compliance with CEAA 2012, all new construction projects at YYC and YBW are subject to an environmental review. All proposed projects, either tenant or YYC initiated, must have a Construction Installation Permit (CIP) issued by YYC and this CIP includes an environmental review of the project before construction activities begin.

The Authority has a long established Tenant Environment Committee which serves as a forum for education and awareness. The Tenant Environment Committee meets twice a year to discuss airport activities and tenant concerns. Topics of discussion for 2014 included the following:

• YYC Environmental Reports• Calgary Airport Authority Tenant Policies• Guest Speakers Sig Unheim, Derwin Hein• Regulatory updates• Snow removal and management of contaminated snow

After three years of construction, over two million hours of work and an average of 420 people on-site each day to complete, Canada’s longest runway successfully become operational on June 28th, 2014.

The design of the Distributed De-Icing System and the South Side De-Icing facility were initiated, with construction completion targeted for September 2015 for the South Side De-Icing pad . A temporary site for high concentration glycol storage was also developed.

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The Tenant Site Visit/Audit Policy is designed to outline steps to observe and evaluate the potential risk of a tenant’s operation and to assess each tenant’s practices in relation to regulatory compliance and environmental protection. The policy has a strong focus on process improvement and also provides tenants with the opportunity to highlight environmentally sustainable practices that are an integral part of their business. In 2014, the Authority audited: Great Slave Helicopters, Landmark Aviation, Central Aviation and Million Air. Follow up inspections for audits conducted in 2013 included Executive Flight Center, Rilpa Helicopters, Alpine Helicopters and Airport Terminal Services (ATS).

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ESAs are required to determine the environmental condition of land. When a property is slated for development and has not been previously subject to a study, the Authority will undertake a Phase I ESA. In the event where a tenant terminates their lease, or when contamination occurs, a Phase II ESA is requested to determine presence and extent of contamination. Phase III ESAs are required when contamination has been identified (Phase I ESA) then located and quantified (Phase II ESA). Guidance to Authority employees and tenants regarding ESAs is provided through the Authority Environmental Site Assessment and the Contaminated Site Remediation Policy. All site assessments and other environmental studies are documented in the Authority’s Site Management Plan. For 2014, the following studies on airport lands have been completed and the information was added to the Site Management Plan.

• Terminal Emergency Generator and Underground Storage Tank Removal - Soil Sampling and Field Screening Program• Former HERTZ Car Rental Lease Area - Site Decommissioning, Remedial Excavation and Post Remedial Ground Water

Assessment.• 2013 Supplemental Phase II Environmental Site Assessment - Field Aviation Hangar• Summary of Site Assessment and Remediation Strategy - Former Field Aviation Hangar, Calgary International Airport• Remedial Technology Evaluation Report - Field Aviation Hangar • Fast Stop Esso, 4625 McCall Way NE, Phase II Environmental Site Assessment• Dufferin Batch Plant Yard - Turn Over Report, Calgary Runway Project• Remedial Action Plan - Cremona Pipeline Release• Broda Group Laydown Yard - Decommissioning Summary• Taqa North - Directive 079 Site Assessment Phase 1A - Testing Abandoned Wells for Leakage• Taqa North Site Assessment - Doull Site Assessment - Sunwest Abandoned Well Assessment Report• Taqa North Site Assessment - Doull Site Assessment - International Terminal Abandoned Well Assessment Report• Taqa North Site Assessment - Doull Site Assessment - Apron II Abandoned Well Assessment Report

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Noise Management Plan

Noise associated with airport operations can be attributed to a number of sources or activities, including:

• Aircraft departure and arrivals• Aircraft over-flights of residential areas• Engine run-up activities and reverse thrust (which is used to slow an aircraft when landing on the runway)• General noise from ground service equipment and road traffic

The Authority has a comprehensive Noise Management Program that aims to balance the region’s desire for safe, efficient and convenient 24-hour air service (travel, goods and services) with enjoyable city living.The Noise Management Program includes the five following important components:

• Airport Community Consultative Committee (ACCC)• Noise Management Plan• Airport Vicinity Protection Area (AVPA) under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act• Published noise abatement procedures• A sophisticated Aircraft Flight Tracking Environmental Management System (AFTEMS) with fourteen Brüel & Kjær Noise

Monitoring Terminals and complaint management and response capabilities

The ACCC consists of community and industry stakeholders and provides a forum for the discussion of aircraft operational activities at YYC. The committee meets biannually (or as often as needed) and is chaired by the Authority’s Vice President of Operations. Members of the committee are independently appointed by their respective stakeholder groups, which include:

• Airlines• National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC)• Citizen representatives from various communities within the 25-40 Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) contour• City of Calgary, City of Airdre, Rocky View County and the City of Chestermere• NAV Canada & Transport Canada• Calgary Airport Authority

The primary goal of the ACCC meetings is to discuss current activities and concerns regarding airport operations. In 2014, the ACCC has continued to participate as the key community stakeholder in discussing the noise mitigation opportunities associated with the new parallel runway operations. In 2014, topics that were discussed included:

• Annual Noise Report (2013) • Runway Development Program updates• Air Space re-design updates• New runway (35R/17L) operations• Noise Mitigation Opportunities

The Noise Management Plan provides a detailed explanation about how noise is measured and managed at YYC. It outlines how noise concerns are tracked and analyzed using the Aircraft Flight Tracking Environmental Management System (AFTEMS). The plan allows for a systematic and consistent approach to airport noise management and identifies roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders involved in aviation noise mitigation.

Runway Opening for 35R/17L

In 2014, the Authority received 5,796 noise complaints from 1,591 people which represents a significant increase from historical numbers. The increase in calls is a result of the new runway which brought new flight paths and aircraft to different areas of Calgary that were typically not over flown by aircraft in the past. As noted above, addressing these concerns has been and will remain a major focus of the Authority.

The Authority offers a variety of ways for individuals to register their questions or concerns about airport operations. The YYC Noise Concern Hotline and www.yyc.com are the principal conduit for community members to voice concerns and pose questions about aircraft activity in Calgary.

Information provided by complainants is entered into a database which is used to analyze and identify trends. This allows the Authority to better understand activities of particular concern and the general noise impacts of airport operations. Reports on noise concerns are presented to the ACCC at each of its biannual meetings. The ACCC, the Authority and NAV CANADA evaluate safe and sustainable noise mitigation opportunities and recommend possible changes to minimize disturbances to the community.


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Under the Aeronautics Act, enforceable Noise Abatement Procedures (NAPs) are a set of published rules outlining how jet aircraft are to be operated on arrival and departure. NAPs are published in the Canada Air Pilot and YYC’s NAP’s include:

• Preferential use of runways to place the noisiest operations to the north of Calgary• Requirements that jet aircraft must climb to 6,500 feet Above Sea Level using the runway standard instrument departure

procedure (SID) for the runway in use before proceeding on to destination• Restrictions to the times and locations that engine run-ups can be performed

Violations to NAPs are subject to investigation by Transport Canada Civil Aviation Enforcement and may result in monetary fines. These procedures are designed to minimize the impacts of jet aircraft noise while allowing for safe departures and arrivals. The procedures outline runway use, aircraft flight-paths on departure and arrival, minimum turning altitudes and climb procedures.

To accommodate the operation of the new runway, Nav Canada also re-designed the airspace around Calgary. Nav Canada engaged a multi-stakeholder group and considered many aspects influencing the design including: safety, efficiency, existing land uses and noise impacts in communities around the airport. The Authority participated in this process to ensure the principles behind the Airport Vicinity Protection Area (AVPA)regulations were upheld.

Noise Abatement Procedures (NAPs) for YYC

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Aircraft Compliance Concerns 2014

A successful tool in the Authority’s Noise Management Program is the use and application of the AFTEMS. AFTEMS consists of two main components, flight tracking and noise monitoring.

Flight tracking equipment allows the Authority to determine aircraft compliance to published NAPs as well as track noise events and trend sound data within the City of Calgary using the 14 Noise Monitoring Terminal’s (NMTs) that are located throughout the city. Combined with NAV CANADA’s radar feed, the system is used to monitor and assess aircraft noise levels by correlating the noise created by aircraft in proximity to each NMT. In 2012 an assessment of the NMT system was completed and 5 NMT locations were identified as redundant; 3 NMTs where relocated to communities adjacent to the parallel runway in 2014.

On occasion aircraft do not follow published NAP, resulting in a non-conformance issue. Non-conformance issues are initially addressed with the airline and NAV CANADA and can result in punitive damages through Transport Canada. In 2014, there was one aircraft non- compliance issue reported and acted upon by Transport Canada.


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The Authority’s Water Quality Program looks to prevent water pollution that may result from airport-related activities, with a focus on protecting surface and ground water quality and ensuring sensitive aquatic habitats are not compromised. This is achieved through emergency response preparedness, spill prevention initiatives and diligent water quality monitoring at key locations around the airfield. Three key airport activities have the largest potential to local water quality are: aircraft de-icing, aircraft refueling, and construction activities.

The Authority closely monitors and regulates de-icing activities. All de-icing operations at the airport are managed through a Glycol Mitigation Plan which is developed through a committee consisting of the airlines and de-icing service providers. This plan is then reviewed and accepted by the Authority.

The majority of de-icing (September - May) that occurs at YYC is carried out on Apron I, II, VII and the Apron IX Distributed De-Icing Facility (DDF) where all runoff is collected and diverted to the North Retention Pond (NRP) and on to the City of Calgary Waste Water Treatment Plant (Figure 3). An aeration system in the NRP promotes the degradation of glycol contaminated surface run-off. When lab results determine that the NRP has met water quality criteria, the water from the NRP is released to Nose Creek.

During 2014 a total of 379,343 cubic meters of glycol contaminated storm water was pumped to the City of Calgary Waste Water Treatment Plant at a cost of $445,272.81 (this listed cost does not include associated surcharges). 2014 was the first year in which surcharges have been applied on top of the flat rate by the City of Calgary to sanitary volumes. This surcharge is dependant on the amount that the sanitary effluent exceeds quality criteria listed in the City of Calgary Wastewater Bylaw (14M2012).

The Authority took various steps to minimize impacts of storm water discharge including:

• Working with stakeholders of the Glycol Committee meeting to reduce loading to the WWTP through the use of glycol guards and tankage of high strength product.

• The investigation of sanitary effluent quality from the NRP, the terminal and tenant properties.• Work with the City of Calgary to explain operations and quantify loading generated by the NRP.• Increased monitoring of the NRP. • Future planning for the development of DDF management areas and future areas.

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MarchIdentified potential cross contamination sources on Apron VII. Ongoing issues with the Lift Station 7 possibly contributed to the ground water saturation in the area

• Periodic pumping at lift station 7 to help mitigate potential groundwater saturation.

• The installation of a knife gate valve so we are able to close in case of future overages

AprilIdentified potential cross contamination sources on Apron VII. Ongoing issues with the Lift Station 7 possibly contributed to the ground water saturation in the area.

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The catchment area of this sampling point includes the threshold of 35L. In this area there is a potential for glycol to drip and sheer off aircraft. Also in this catchment area snow is stockpiled. It is possible that some of the stockpiled snow was contaminated with glycol and was released during melting

This station has been identified in general as low flow. Monitoring of the situation will continue in 2015.

Table 1 - Corrective Actions take for Glycol Guideline Exceedances

Monitoring of storm water at various locations on a monthly basis helps the environmental department to identify any impacts caused by; aircraft de-icing, aircraft refueling, and/or construction activities. The results of this monitoring is then compared to a set of guidelines sourced from; CEPA (Canadian Environment Protection Act), AEPEA (Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and CCME (Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines). When any of these guidelines are exceeded steps are taken internally to identify the source and take corrective actions.

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• Flammable liquids (aviation fuel, jet fuel, solvent and paint)• Compressed gases (propane, natural gas, nitrogen and oxygen)• Corrosives (batteries, battery acid, sodium hypochlorite and ferric chloride)• Others (PCB ballasts, waste oil and asbestos)

Table 2 Materials Recycled 2014

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Material QuantityLead Acid Batteries 136

Used Motor Oil 3860 LUsed Oil Filters 7 x 55 Gallon Drums

Scrap Tin 13.7 tonneScrap Steel 6.6 tonne

Waste Minimization and RecyclingWherever possible, the Environmental Services Group redirects any hazardous material from the waste stream that can be recycled. Table 2 below lists the materials that were diverted from the waste stream for recycling.

The Hazardous Material Management Program has two critical objectives:• To ensure the Authority handles hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner that meets or exceeds

all applicable laws, regulations and incorporates best management practices; and• To minimize the amount and variety of hazardous materials used at YYC.

The majority of hazardous wastes generated by the Authority includes waste oil, waste paint, antifreeze, waste fuel, batteries and oil filters. These materials are generated during spill clean-ups, vehicle preventative maintenance and line painting. The Authority has designated areas where hazardous materials can be stored: the Hazardous Material Storage Compound located at the Airfield Maintenance Centre (AMC). All wastes are inventoried and labelled for storage, prior to being shipped off site for appropriate disposal or recycling. Clean Harbours was the local environmental waste company contracted to dispose hazardous materials from YYC lands in 2014.

Federal Storage Tank Regulation ComplianceIn June of 2008, The Federal Government brought into effect the Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations. This new regulation applies to the Calgary International Airport and the Springbank Airport who own and operate storage tanks. Since 2010 we have implemented an action plan to ensure compliance and the storage tank inventory is reviewed annually. In 2014 there were not any new storage tanks installed and an underground storage tank associated with terminal back up generator was removed.


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Figure 5 – Monthly Spills Reported in Calgary Airport Incident Reporting System (CAIRS) for 2014

Note: All aspects of spills are reported and tracked including: material, volume, location, effect on environment, mitigation and clean-up effortsThe graph depicts one aspect, number of spills per month over the past year and compares this to the 5 year average. Exceedance of the 5 year average is influenced in part by increased spills reporting and internal/external awareness programs.

When spills do occur on YYC property they are reported to Airport Duty Manager (403.735.1300) to ensure immediate clean up and diminish the opportunity for further environmental concerns. Spills that may cause an adverse effect on the environment must be reported to Alberta Environment and Environment Canada. Once the regulatory agencies have been contacted, a follow-up report must be conducted to ensure appropriate clean-up has been completed and mitigation measures have been established for future spills. Spill clean-up is done by the company responsible for the spill and is monitored by the Authority. Spills in 2014 that occurred on YYC property are provided in Figure 5.

The following notable spills occurred at YYC in 2014. All spills were contained and no releases to the environment occurred. None of the following spills resulted in any adverse environmental impact and did not require the spill event to be reported to the Alberta Spill Hot Line. January 21, 2014 - A glycol application truck had a hydraulic system failure resulting in 200L spilled on Apron II. No release to the environment occurred and the spill was cleaned up and reported.March 27, 2014 - A glycol application truck had a hydraulic system failure resulting in 175L spilled on Apron II. No release to the environment occurred and the spill was cleaned up and reported.July 9, 2014 - Landmark Aviation had a fuel spill of 500L. Spill was contained and cleaned up. No fuel entered the environment.August 8, 2014 - ASIG Vac Truck operator failed to turn a valve off and released 200L of fuel onto the ASIG lease. An OWS captured the spilled material preventing any release to the environment.November 1, 2014 - Aeromag glycol application vehicle released 2000L of Type I glycol onto the loading station at ASIG. Aeromag operator did not disconnect application truck from loading hose. Some of the product entered the soils adjacent to the spill, most was captured and recovered by Inland glycol recovery vehicle.November 12, 2014 - Aeromag glycol application vehicle released 500L of Type I glycol onto the loading station at ASIG. Aeromag operator did not disconnect application truck from loading hose. Follow up meeting with Authority Environment Staff, ASIG and Aeromag supervisors was done to evaluate root cause of November 1 and 12 spills and institute corrective measures.

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Hawk 8 13%Gulls 17 27%Ducks 2 3%

Rock Dove 2 3%Geese 3 4%

Magpie 1 2%Coyote 1 2%Rabbit 1 2%

Sandpiper 2 3%Owls 4 5%

House Sparrow 1 2%Horned Lark 1 2%

American Kestrel 1 2%

Table 3 Identified Wildlife Strikes 2014

The vast majority of wildlife strikes (approximately 90%) occur during takeoffs or landings. Controlling and managing wildlife populations on and around YYC are important components of operating an airport in a safe and diligent manner. To reduce the risks associated with birds and mammals at the airport and as required by the Canadian Aviation Regulations, YYC has developed and maintains a compliant Wildlife Management Plan. The plan identifies and provides a risk assessment to aviation safety for each species of wildlife, terrestrial and avian that frequent YYC. Techniques and responses vary according to the risk posed by the species of wildlife and can range from habitat management to lethal control.

The YYC Wildlife Management Plan utilizes an Integrated Wildlife Damage Management (IWDM) process that looks at all potential methods to reduce the risk posed to aviation safety by wildlife (see Figure 6). The Authority employs all of the elements described within the graphic including:

• Habitat modification: Eliminate or reduce the main elements for life (food, water and shelter) providing long lasting permanent wildlife risk mitigation.

• Exclusion: Erect bird wire on storm water ponds, the use of anti-perching and other exclusionary devices. • Harassment: Includes using pyrotechnics, chasing with vehicles, scare canons and the use of predator calls.

strikes include the timing and location of various aircraft operations, environmental conditions and variability in bird and mammal populations. YYC experienced a 3% increase in wildlife strikes in 2014 (61 strikes in 2013). The increase in 2014 was primarily a result of a grasshopper outbreak in August. Investigations into grasshopper control have been initiated and a strategy will be developed and implemented for the summer of 2015.

Bird identification, time of day and location of strike are all accounted for in our Wildlife Management program. Also, knowing the history of strikes from past years helps to identify trends or emerging issues (Figure 6). Table 3 represents 2014 strikes broken down by species.

As well, 44 strikes occurred on property, 19 strikes occurred off property. Day-time (day-light) strikes accounted for 71% of all wildlife strikes while the other 21% occurred at night and the final 8% of strikes occurred during the dawn and dusk periods.

• Capture relocate: The Authority has been trapping/relocating hawks and dismantling hawk nests for many years at YYC with great success.

• Lethal control: Where required and if the threat to aviation safety is present, lethal control remains one of the most effective methods to eliminate the risk of bird strikes to aircraft

With the opening of the new Parallel Runway in 2014 YYC’s airside operational zone has doubled in size and the Wildlife Program was resourced with increased staff to ensure airfield compliance. These dedicated staff provide an increased level of response for all airfield compliance activities, including wildlife control.

Figure 6 - IWDM Process

In 2014, there were 63 wildlife strikes – 61 birds, 1 coyote and 1 rabbit strike (see Figure 7). Factors that contribute to wildlife


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In May 2014, summer student staff removed 1 crow, 1 hawk and 3 magpie nests from the airside and groundside areas. 2014 continued a downward trend in the number of hawk nests removed. Nest removal has been used as a management technique for 14 years and appears to have become very successful at deterring nesting activities. Nests are removed only when there are no eggs or hatchling present.

The Authority also continued with the hawk trapping/relocation program. The trapping initiative was conducted from May 1st to May 31st during which time 2 hawks at YYC at 5 hawks at YBW were trapped and relocated. This was the first time since trapping hawks commenced that more hawks were captured and relocated from YBW than YYC.

As urban development continues to surround YYC, the availability of nesting sites at or adjacent to the airport continue to decline. YBW on the other hand still has good nesting sites close to the airport and this may be why there is an increase of captured hawks at Springbank. Trapping efforts will continue at both airports and results will be tracked to determine if an adjustment in trapping hours from YYC to YBW is warranted.

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The Authority’s Air Quality program addresses airport and airport-related activities that could impact local, regional and global air quality through the production of pollutants including greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances. The program aims to reduce emissions by promoting awareness of alternative forms of transportation and the use of alternative fuel and low-emission vehicles.

The Authority is a voluntary participant in the Calgary Regional Airshed Zone (CRAZ) ambient air quality management monitoring program. CRAZ has three monitoring stations within the City of Calgary and each station documents concentrations of pollutants such as O3 (ozone), NOx (nitrous oxides), CO (carbon monoxide), PM10 and PM2.5 (particulate matter), CH4 (methane), THC (total hydrocarbons) and NMHC (non-methane hydrocarbons). There are no air sampling stations within immediate proximity to YYC. The closest station is the University of Calgary.

Data collected from each station are documented in report format and can be accessed through the CRAZ website:www.craz.ca

National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) As a Federal facility, The Authority is required to report (under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act) to the NPRI if certain pollutant thresholds are meet. NPRI is a nation-wide publicly accessible database of pollutant inventory information on annual releases to air, water, land and disposal or recycling from our stationary operations. This includes emissions from generators, the fire mock-up site and boilers. It does not include sources from YYC vehicles, aircraft or construction based activities. Reporting information is due each year in June. The primary source of criteria air contaminants is the fire mock-up site.In June 2014, the Authority reported NPRI emissions for 2013. Historically, the trigger for NPRI reporting has been the emissions associated with the open burning from the fire training that occurs at YYC. In 2012, The Airport Authority switched to propane fire training sessions rather than liquid fuel burning. The resulting reduction in CO and PM was significant and in 2013 YYC did not trigger any reporting thresholds for the second consecutive year. YYC will continue to voluntarily report to the NPRI.

Table 3 provides YYC’s emissions reported to Environment Canada. The Authority voluntarily submitted a report to the NPRI in June 2013

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Ambient Air Quality

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Table 4 NPRI Reporting for 2013*

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Standby Generators 0 0.21 0.21 0.063 2.96 0.19 0.22

Concrete Plant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Open Burning (Fire Training) 0 0 1.47 5.67 0.06 0.01 0.07

Storage Tanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.018

2012 Total Emissions 0.13 0.34 1.81 11.32 6.65 0.24 0.68

2013 Total Emissions 0.12 0.28 0.60 5.40 5.85 0.19 0.63

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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory

In 2012 the Authority, the Government of Canada and the Canadian aviation industry developed Canada’s Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aviation. The Action Plan sets an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both domestic and international aviation and identifies key measures that are expected to have the greatest environmental impact. To achieve the goals of this plan it is critical to maintain a reliable inventory of aviation emissions at airports. An emission inventory was completed for Canadian airport operations in 2013 in order to help support the Action Plan (Table 5).

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Fuel Use (million litres) 4,887 5,186 5,543 5,575 5,077 5,659 6,089 6,256 6,314GHG Emissions (millions of tonnes of CO2e) 12.496 13.259 14.172 14.255 12.981 14.468 15.568 15.995 16.144

Traffic (billions)Revenue Passenger KM's (RPK) 105.22 112.98 124.15 125.55 117.62 128.77 141.27 148.74 150.92Passenger Revenue-Tonne-KM's (pass. RTK) 10.52 11.30 12.42 12.55 11.76 12.88 14.13 14.87 15.09Cargo Revenue-Tonne-KM's (cargo RTK) 1.57 1.53 1.82 1.57 1.38 2.01 1.98 1.96 2.05Total Revenue-Tonne-KM's (RTK) 12.09 12.83 14.23 14.13 13.14 14.88 16.11 16.83 17.14

Fuel Consumption RatesLitres/RPK 0.0464 0.0459 0.0446 0.0444 0.0426 0.0425 0.0421 0.0415 0.0408Litres/Total RTK 0.4043 0.4043 0.3895 0.3947 0.3863 0.3802 0.3780 0.3716 0.3683

Emission RatesCO2e grams/RPK 118.76 117.36 114.15 113.54 109.02 108.66 107.55 106.06 104.34CO2e grams/Total RTK 1,034 1,034 996 1,009 988 972 966 950 942

* Note that Passenger RTK are calculated by multiplying RPK by 100 kg, which is the industry's standard conventional assumption of the average weight per passenger (including baggage).

Table 5 - 2013 Canadian Aviation GHG Emissions


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Springbank Airport is located west of Calgary and serves as a general aviation reliever airport for YYC. Springbank’s General Manager (AGM) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the airport. Daily site inspections are completed to ensure such environmental activities such as wildlife control, hazardous materials management and spills identification are documented.

The primary role of the Environmental Services Group is to develop an Environmental Management System (EMS) in consultation with the AGM that will provide due diligence in the event of an environmental incident. This EMS Manual outlines the methods which are used to:

• Assess environmental risk associated with airport operations• Develop policies, procedures and programs to address the environmental risk• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental regulation• Provide training on environmental compliance and best management practices• Provide audit tools to ensure ongoing compliance

The role of the AGM is to secure compliance with environmental regulation. The role of the Environment Group is to ensure the AGM is aware of the environmental regulatory requirements. Specific roles and responsibilities are outlined under each aspect of the Environmental Management Plan.

In 2014, YYC Worked with proponents of the proposed Bordeaux development to raise awareness about safety and noise concerns associated with YBW operations


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• Collaborated with industry to develop a community consultative protocol for airspace changes in the vicinity of airports. This protocol describes industries approach to engagement with stakeholders (including local communities) and the value we place on that engagement and the various methods of consultation that the industry will use. This protocol establishes a framework to ensure local residents have the opportunity to know that a change may be taking place, why the change is necessary and to learn and understand how the change may affect them.

• Development and implementation of the upgraded Construction Installation Permit process now allows the venue to inventory all projects on airport lands and facilitate environmental review in support of CEAA 2012.

• There was ongoing work with the Bordeaux development team to ensure aviation safety and operational issues were addressed in this proposed residential development.

• Various strategies were established to assist in the development and implementation of a glycol recovery program at YYC with a focus of minimizing the reliance of disposal to the City of Calgary sanitary sewer and the promotion of recycling.

• Community consultation continued through additional Airport Community Consultative Committee meetings and development of noise mitigation strategies through the newly established noise technical committee.

• Work continued with Nav Canada to ensure the airspace redesign and operations of the new parallel runway are consistent with operational considerations communicated with the public.


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