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St. Vital Transmission Complex

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ST. VITAL TRANSMISSION COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

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10.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FOLLOW-UP AND MONITORING

10.1 INTRODUCTION

Mitigation measures, monitoring and other follow-up actions identified in the effects assessment (Chapter 9) will be implemented through an Environmental Protection Program. Manitoba Hydro’s Environmental Protection Program provides the framework for implementing, managing, monitoring and evaluating environmental protection measures consistent with regulatory requirements, corporate commitments, best practices and public expectations. Environmental protection, management and monitoring plans will be prepared and implemented under the environmental protection framework to address environmental protection requirements in a responsible manner. Socio-economic elements will be encompassed within the Environmental Protection Programs.

The purpose of this Environmental Protection, Follow-up and Monitoring chapter is to outline how Manitoba Hydro will implement, manage and report on environmental protection measures, monitoring and other follow-up actions, as well as regulatory and policy requirements and other commitments identified in the Project EA Report. The environmental protection program was developed in accordance with Manitoba Hydro’s vision, goals and environmental policies.

The Corporate Vision is:

“To be the best utility in North America with respect to safety, rates, reliability, customer satisfaction, and environmental leadership, and to always be considerate of the needs of customers, employees, and stakeholders” (Manitoba Hydro 2012).

One of the corporation’s goals is “To protect the environment in everything we do,” This goal can only be achieved with the full commitment of Manitoba Hydro management, employees, consultants and contractors at all project stages from planning and design through the construction and operational phases. Manitoba Hydro’s Corporate Environmental Management Policy (Manitoba Hydro 2012) states that:

“Manitoba Hydro is committed to protecting the environment. In full recognition of the fact that corporate facilities and activities affect the environment, Manitoba Hydro integrates environmentally responsible practices into its business, thereby:

• Preventing or minimizing any adverse impacts, including pollution, on the environment, and enhancing positive impacts;

• Continually improving our Environmental Management System;

• Meeting or surpassing regulatory requirements and other commitments;


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• Considering the interests and utilizing the knowledge of our customers, employees, communities and stakeholders who may be affected by our actions;

• Reviewing our environmental objectives and targets annually to ensure improvement in our environmental performance; and

• Documenting and reporting our activities and environmental performance.”

10.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

10.2.1 Overview

Manitoba Hydro’s Environmental Protection Program provides the framework for the delivery, management and monitoring of environmental and socio-economic protection measures that satisfy corporate policies and commitments, regulatory requirements, and environmental protection guidelines and best practices, and input from stakeholders and the Aboriginal community.

The Program describes how Manitoba Hydro is organized and functions to deliver timely, effective and comprehensive solutions and mitigation measures to address potential environmental effects. Roles and responsibilities for Manitoba Hydro employees and contractors are defined, and management, communication and reporting structures are outlined. The Environmental Protection Program includes the what, where and how aspects of protecting the environment during the pre-construction, construction, operation and decommissioning of the Project.

10.2.2 Organization

The organization structure of the Environmental Protection Program includes senior Manitoba Hydro management, and project management and implementation teams that work together to ensure timely and effective implementation of environmental protection measures identified in environmental protection plans (Figure 10.2-1).

Manitoba Hydro senior management is responsible for the overall Environmental Protection Program including resourcing, management and performance, and is accountable for regulatory compliance, policy adherence and stakeholder satisfaction. The Environmental Protection Management Team is composed of senior Manitoba Hydro staff and is responsible for the management of environmental protection plans including compliance with regulatory and other requirements, quality assurances and control, and engagement with regulators, stakeholders, local First Nations and Métis.

The management team is supported by environmental consultants and advisors. The Environmental Protection Implementation Team is composed of Manitoba Hydro operational field and office staff, and is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of environmental


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protection plans including monitoring, inspecting and reporting. The implementation team works closely with other Manitoba Hydro staff on an as required basis.

Figure 10.2-1: Environmental Protection Organizational Structure

10.2.3 Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities for delivery of the Project and implementation of environmental protection measures are illustrated in general terms in Figure 10.2-2.

• The Construction Supervisor has overall responsibility for the implementation of the environmental protection plans and reports to a Section Head or Department Manager.

• The Senior Environmental Assessment Officer is responsible for implementation of the EnvPPs and reports to a Section Head or Department Manager.


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• The Licensing and Environmental Assessment Department oversees the development of environmental protection documents, and associated inspection and monitoring programs.

• The Construction Contractor is responsible for ensuring work adheres to the environmental protection plans and reports to the Construction Supervisor/Site Manager.

• Environmental Officers/Inspectors have the primary responsibility to confirm that environmental protection measures and specifications are implemented as per the EnvPPs, as well as provide information and advice to the Construction Supervisor.

• Manitoba Hydro Field Safety, Health and Emergency Response Officers are responsible for the development and execution of the safety program, and Occupational Health and Safety practices at the various construction sites.

• Other Manitoba Hydro employees including engineers and technicians provide information and advice to the Construction Supervisor.

10.2.4 Resources

Ensuring that adequate resources are allocated to the environmental aspects of project planning, development, implementation and operation is key to successful implementation of environmental protection measures and follow-up including monitoring and other requirements. Manitoba Hydro commits resources early in the planning cycle to ensure effective environmental assessment, mitigation and monitoring. Teams of engineers and environmental professionals develop preventative or avoidance mitigation measures that include design, routing and siting alternatives.

In addition, there are resource allocations for the delivery and implementation of specific environmental protection measures to meet corporate policy and government regulatory requirements. Manitoba Hydro is committed to staffing the Environmental Protection Program with sufficient Environmental Inspectors and providing required support including training, financial resources and equipment.


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Figure 10.2-2: Typical Organizational Lines of Reporting and Communication

10.2.5 Environmental Management

Manitoba Hydro is certified under the International Standards Organization (ISO) 14001 Environmental Management System standard and is subject to requirements of the standard including annual audits to verify its environmental performance.

An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a framework for developing and applying its environmental policy and includes articulation of organizational structure, responsibilities, practices, processes and resources at all levels of the corporation. The EMS includes


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commitments to comply with legislation, licences, permits and guidelines, conduct inspections and monitoring, and review the results for adherence to requirements. The ISO standard ensures quality, performance and continual improvement in the delivery of Manitoba Hydro’s Environmental Protection Program.

10.2.6 Environmental Protection Documents

Several environmental protection planning documents are developed for different project phases, components and activities. The documents include environmental protection, management and monitoring plans. The level of detail captured in the various plans increases as the project advances through planning, design, construction and operation phases, and the environmental assessment and licensing process (Figure 10.2-3).

Prior to the commencement of construction activities, a Construction Phase EnvPP will be prepared. The Construction Phase EnvPP will provide a high level of detail required to implement the general and specific environmental protection measures and will cover the construction period from beginning to end.

The Operation Phase EnvPP will be prepared prior to the completion of the Project and will cover the period from commissioning to the eventual decommissioning of the Project. A Decommissioning EnvPP would be prepared prior to the eventual decommissioning of the Project.

Management plans are prepared in response to specific environmental issues identified during the environmental assessment of the Project. Typical environmental issues include erosion control and emergency response. Management plans are structured documents that provide reasoned and approved courses of action to address environmental issues. Management plans are also prepared in response to regulatory requirements and responsible management practices.

Monitoring plans are prepared in response to specific follow-up requirements identified during the environmental assessment of the Project. Follow-up requirements include those actions implemented to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements and to assess the effectiveness of the environmental assessment. Example follow-up actions include invasive vegetation management, water quality protection, and the protection of fish and fish habitat.


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Figure 10.2-3: Typical Environmental Protection Documents

10.2.7 Pre-Construction Activities

Manitoba Hydro will obtain all licences, permits, authorizations and other approvals including property agreements, right-of-way easements and releases prior to commencement of construction of each individual project component or segment. Any additional terms and conditions of these approvals will be incorporated into the Construction Phase EnvPP. Any additional approval requirements to be obtained by the Contractors will be identified and communicated to the successful bidders. Meetings will be held with the successful contractors to review the environmental protection requirements, establish roles and responsibilities, management, monitoring and other plans, inspection and reporting requirements, and other submittals. Prior to the start of construction, contractor employees will be trained and/or


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oriented on environmental protection requirements. Manitoba Hydro and contract employees, project managers, consultants and others working on the Project will be required to attend orientation sessions.

10.2.8 Construction Activities

A number of activities occur during construction of the Project to implement environmental protection measures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Such activities include meetings with contractors, working with regulators, inspection and compliance, work stoppage and emergency response.

The Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, Environmental Officer/Inspector, and Licensing and Environmental Assessment staff will meet with regulatory authority points of contact at the beginning of the Project to outline construction plans and schedules, and will request regular meetings to provide updates on project progress, environmental protection measure implementation and regulatory compliance.

Manitoba Hydro will fulfill all regulatory requirements for submission of inspection, monitoring and other reports. Regulators will be notified immediately in case of emergency situations, environmental accidents or other incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements. Any proposed changes or alterations to the construction project, environmental protection measures or monitoring activities will be reviewed with the appropriate regulatory authorities.

Manitoba Hydro will establish a comprehensive integrated environmental inspection program to comply with regulatory requirements, implement environmental protection measures and meet corporate environmental objectives.

10.2.9 Work Stoppage

The duty to stop work rests with everyone encountering situations where the environment, including biophysical, socio-economic and heritage resources, are threatened by an activity or occurrence that has not been previously identified, assessed and mitigated. Work stoppage is also to occur in the event of an environmental accident, extreme weather event or exposed human remains.

Individuals discovering such situations are to inform their supervisor who will report the matter to the Construction Supervisor immediately who will issue a stop work order. The Contractor is also required to stop work voluntarily where construction activities are adversely affecting the environment or where mitigation measures are not effective in controlling environmental effects.

Remedial action plans or other environmental protection measures will be developed and implemented immediately after discussion and prior to the resumption of work if previously halted. Work is not to resume until the situation has been assessed and responded to, and the Construction Supervisor approves the resumption of work. All stop work orders will be


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documented, reported to regulatory authorities (if applicable) and reviewed at construction meetings.

10.2.10 Emergency and Contingency Response

Spills of hazardous substances, fires and explosions, environmental accidents, heritage resource discoveries and other emergency or contingency situations require immediate action and response in accordance with established response plans. Provincial, federal and municipal authorities, and Manitoba Hydro personnel are to be notified in accordance with regulations, and emergency and contingency response plans.

These plans provide names of emergency responders, up to date contact information and notification procedures. Contractors are also required to have emergency response plans outlining contacts and response measures to exigent situations including hazardous materials spills, heritage resource discoveries, environmental accidents and fires or explosions. Manitoba Hydro has emergency response coordinators to deal with spills of hazardous and other substances.

10.2.11 Tools and Resources

An Environmental Protection Information Management System (EPIMS) has been developed as a central repository of environmental protection information including but not limited to:

• Environmental protection documents

• Reference information such as regulations and guidelines

• Daily, weekly and monthly inspection reports

• Environmental incident reports

• Monitoring program field data and reports

The environmental inspection program will employ modern electronic recording, reporting and communications systems using field computers, geographic positioning systems and digital cameras. Electronic forms will be transferable to supervisors and project managers thereby enabling rapid communication and response to emerging situations. Field computers will have project and other reference information needed for effective implementation of environmental protection measures including regulations, licences, permits, engineering drawings, specifications, maps, reports and data.

The EPIMS will monitor and report on environmental protection implementation, regulatory compliance and incident reporting. The EPIMS will be the mechanism to provide reporting and tracking of environmental protection performance, and the foundation of an auditable environmental protection program.


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Manitoba Hydro personnel will maintain ongoing communications with Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, other provincial and federal government departments, and local First Nations and the MMF, as necessary, regarding implementation of the Project EnvPP. The Construction Supervisor/Site Manager and Environmental Officers/Inspectors will maintain ongoing communications with the Contractor and contract staff through daily tailboard meetings and weekly or otherwise scheduled construction meetings at the worksite.

10.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

10.3.1 Overview

EnvPP’s are the main implementation instrument under the EPP. A Construction EnvPP (CEnvPP) will be developed subsequent to licensing and prior to construction. The CEnvPP will document the environmental protection measures to provide for compliance with regulatory and other requirements, and to achieve environmental protection goals consistent with corporate environmental policies.

Manitoba Hydro’s environmental protection plans are designed as “user-friendly” reference documents that provide project managers, construction supervisors and contractors with detailed lists of environmental protection measures and other requirements to be implemented in the design, construction and operation phases of a project. Environmental protection measures are organized by construction component and activity, and environmental component and issue to assist project personnel in implementing measures for specific work sites and activities.

The CEnvPP is a key element in implementing effective environmental protection and minimizing the potential adverse environmental effects identified in the EA Report. It also outlines actions to identify unforeseen environmental effects and to implement adaptive management strategies to address them. An important component of an CEnvPP is monitoring and updating which serves to ensure that environmental protection measures remain current and to provide for continual improvement of environmental performance.

10.3.2 General Environmental Protection Measures

General environmental protection measures for the Project include mitigation measures and follow-up actions identified in the EA Report including design mitigation, provincial and federal regulatory requirements, best practice guidelines, Manitoba Hydro environmental policies and commitments, and input from stakeholders, Aboriginal communities and the general public.


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10.3.3 Timing Windows

10.3.3.1 General

Construction will be carried out during winter months (November to March) under frozen and snow-covered conditions where required, and under conditions during other times of the year that minimize excessive soil disturbance.

10.3.3.2 Wildlife Reduced Risk Work Windows

Table 10.3-1 outlines wildlife reduced risk work windows applicable to the Project. These windows are based on federal and provincial regulatory requirements as well as best management practices. Timing periods may be expanded or refined based on further data collection, transmission line final design and regulatory licence and work permits to be issued for the project.

The recommended reduced risk work windows are considerate of periods of the year when wildlife species are sensitive to disruptive operations because of a sensitive lifecycle activity such as calving, nesting, and hibernation, etc. Table 10.3-1 is intended to assist in scheduling construction activities for the time of year when risks of adverse construction impacts are negligible. Where conflicting timing restraints with construction activities exist in a particular area, appropriate mitigation will be implemented to reduce effects. These timing windows have been appended to environmentally sensitive sites (ESS) in the Construction EnvPP.

10.3.3.3 Burning

Burning will be authorized between October 1st and November 15th by a burning permit. Burning between November 16th and March 31st does not require a burning permit; however, the supervising Natural Resources Officer must be advised prior to any burning. All fires must be completely extinguished by March 31st.

Table 10.3-1 Wildlife Reduced Risk Timing WindowsSpecies Sensitivity

Mammals Overwinter Den SitesMoose/Elk Calving Sites Caribou Calving Sites Amphibians/Reptiles Breeding and EmergenceBats HibernaculumBirds Breeding and Nesting

Reduced Risk to WildlifeSensitive Time Period for Wildlife

DecemberJune

(Where construction activities occur during this period, mitigations measures will be prescribed

on a site by site basis)

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10.3.3.4 Fish

Fish habitat can be adversely affected by in-stream work that occurs during certain periods in their life history or at certain life stages. Life history periods or life stages susceptible to disturbances from instream construction work include the following:

• Spawning and egg incubation

• Movements to or from spawning or overwintering areas

• Egg and newly hatched fry

Timing works to avoid sensitive life history periods or life stages is an effective means of mitigating adverse effects. All in-stream activities should be conducted during a timing window of at least risk to fish and fish habitat. Table 10.3-2 below contains general recommended timing windows to avoid during construction.

Where applicable, site specific timing windows are prescribed in specific mitigation measures for each feature.

Table 10.3-2: Timing Windows for No In-water Work to Occur

Region Spring Spawning

Fish Summer Spawning

Fish Fall Spawning Fish

Project Study Area April 1-June 15 May 1-June 30 September 15-April 30

*Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Manitoba Operational Statement Timing Windows (2007)

10.3.4 Buffers and Setbacks

10.3.4.1 Setbacks and Buffers for Wildlife and Anthropogenic Features

Recommended setbacks and buffer distances from sensitive environmental features are provided in Table 10.3-3. These will be applied to environmentally sensitive sites (ESS) in the EnvPP.

These setbacks and buffers are preliminary and may be expanded or refined based on further data collection, transmission line final design, regulatory licence and work permits to be issued for the project.

Setbacks are areas to be maintained from a given environmental feature where no work shall occur. Buffers are work areas where restricted activities such as low disturbance clearing are


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permitted. Where applicable, site specific setback and buffers are prescribed in specific mitigation measures for each feature.

10.3.4.2 Riparian Management

Recommended Setbacks, Riparian Buffers and Machine Free zones distances from sensitive water features are provided in Tables 10.3-3 and 10.3-4. These will be applied to environmentally sensitive sites in the appropriate EnvPP.

Setbacks to be maintained from a defined riparian habitat where no work shall occur.

Riparian Buffers are applied to riparian habitats within the ROW that in which all shrub and herbaceous vegetation will be retained and all trees that do not violate Manitoba Hydro vegetation clearance requirements will be retained.

Machine free zones are work areas where restricted activities such as low disturbance clearing are permitted by reaching into zone with equipment but not entering the zone.

Both Riparian Buffers and Machine Free Zones are measured from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) and apply to streams that are identified as ESS sites. Setbacks are measured from OHWM or from a defined riparian boundary.

Where applicable, site specific setbacks are prescribed in specific mitigation measures for each feature.

Table 10.3 - 3 Setbacks and Buffers

Feature Activity Non Frozen Ground Setback Distance (No work allowed)

Frozen Ground Setback Distance (No work allowed)

Vegetated Buffer Distance (Shrub and Herbaceous Vegetation Retained)

Effective Period Rationale

Vegetation

Plant Species at Risk Tower Foundation Siting 100m 100m Protect from disturbance

Clearing And Construction 30m 30m Protect from disturbance

Maintenance 30m 30m Protect from disturbance

Access Trail 30m 30m Protect from disturbance

Anthropogenic

Recreational and Commercial Lots All 50-200m 50-200m Visual and aesthetic screening

Trapper’s Cabins (Away from water) All 50-200m 50-200m Visual and aesthetic screening

Research and Permanent Sample Plots

All 100m 100m Maintain integrity of research

Heritage and Cultural All Varies Varies Varies Protect from Disturbance

Designated Recreational Trails All 0-50m Visual and aesthetic screening

Amphibians

Northern Leopard Frog * (known breeding pond, watering site)

Tower Foundation Siting 30m 30m Protect from disturbance


Maintenance 30m Protect from disturbance


Plains Spadefoot Toad ** (known breeding, living, hibernating ponds)

Tower Foundation Siting 30m 30m Protect from disturbance


Maintenance 30m Protect from disturbance


Reptiles







Garter Snake Hibernaculum Tower Foundation Siting 200m 200m Protect from disturbance



Access Trail 200m Protect from disturbance

Northern Prairie Skink (burrow) Tower Foundation Siting 200m 200m Protect from disturbance




Birds - Breeding and Nesting Sites

Nests of Eagles, Ospreys and Heron Rookeries

All 200m April 1 to July 31 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Active Large Stick Nests All 200m April 1 to July 31 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Least Bittern All 400m May 15 to July 31 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Yellow Rail All 350m May 15 to July 31 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Burrowing Owl All 500m April 15 to Sept 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Short Eared Owl All 500m April 15 to Sept 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Common Nighthawk All 200m June 1st to July 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Ferringeous Hawk All 1000m March 20 to July 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Golden Winged Warbler All 300m May 15 to July 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.







Loggerhead Shrike All 400m April 20 to July 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Red Headed Woodpecker All 200m May 15 to July 31 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Rusty Blackbird All 100m May 20 to July 10 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Olive-sided flycatcher All 300m May 15 to July 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Sprague's Pipit All 250m May 15 to July 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Whip-poor-will

All 200m May 15 to July 15 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Sharp tailed Grouse Leks All 400m March 15 to June 1 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Canada Warbler All 300m May 20 to July 31 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Nesting Colonies All 1000m April 1 to July 31 Protect from sensory disturbance during breeding season.

Landforms

Wetlands Clearing And Construction 30m 30m Protect from disturbance



Hazardous Material Handling/Storage 100m 100m Protect from disturbance

Soil Stockpiles 30m 30m Protect from disturbance

Unique Soil/Terrain Features All Off ROW activities 100m Protect from disturbance

Steep or Unstable Slopes Establishment or use of borrow pits 100m 100m Protect from disturbance


Table 10.3-3 Setbacks and Buffers





Mammals

Mineral Licks All 120m 120m Protect from disturbance

Occupied Mammal Dens All 50m 50m Protect from disturbance

Invertebrates

Ottoe and Uncas Skippers All 30m Protect habitat

**All measurements are from edge of feature**


Table 10.3 - 4 Riparian Setbacks, Buffers and Zones Feature Activity Setback

(No work allowed)

Riparian Buffer

Machine Free Zone (No machines allowed except at trail crossing)

Rationale

Wetland/Lake/River/Creek/Stream

Waterbodies/Fish Habitat Outside ROW

Clearing and Construction

15-30m Protect from sedimentation and erosion

Maintenance 15-30m Protect from sedimentation and erosion

Access Trail 15-30m Protect from sedimentation and erosion

Waterbodies/Fish Habitat Inside ROW

Tower Foundation Siting

15-30m Protect from sedimentation and erosion

Clearing and Construction

30m 7m Protect from sedimentation and erosion

Maintenance 30m 7m Protect from sedimentation and erosion

All zones and buffers are measured from Ordinary High Water Mark or defined riparian area by Aquatic specialist

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10.3.5 General Mitigation Tables

Access Roads and Trails (PC-1)

ID Mitigation

PC-1.01 Access roads and trails no longer required will be decommissioned and rehabilitated in accordance with the Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan.

PC-1.02 Access roads and trails required for future monitoring, inspection or maintenance will be maintained in accordance with the Access Management Plan.

PC-1.03 Access roads and trails will be constructed to a minimum length and width to accommodate the safe movement of construction equipment

PC-1.04 Access roads and trails will be located, constructed, operated and decommissioned in accordance with contract specifications.

PC-1.05 Access roads and trails will be provided with erosion protection and sediment control measures in accordance with the Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plan.

PC-1.06 All season access roads will not be permitted within established buffer zones and setback distances from waterbodies, wetlands, riparian areas and water bird habitats.

PC-1.07 Approach grades to waterbodies will be minimized to limit disturbance to riparian areas.

PC-1.08 Bypass trails, sensitive sites and buffer areas will be clearly marked prior to clearing, to identify that prescribed selective clearing is to occur as per Map Sheets.

PC-1.09 Contractor will be restricted to established roads and trails, and cleared construction areas in accordance with the Access Management Plan.

PC-1.10 During winter construction, where necessary (i.e. unfrozen wetlands, creeks), equipment will be wide-tracked or equipped with high flotation tires to minimize rutting and limit damage and compaction to surface soils.

PC-1.11 Equipment, machinery and vehicles will only travel on cleared access roads and trails, and will cross waterways at established temporary and permanent crossings.

PC-1.12 Existing access roads, trails or cut lines will be used to the extent possible. Permission to use existing resource roads (ie forestry roads (North/South Jonas roads) will be obtained.

PC-1.13 MCWS Work Permits will be obtained prior to the commencement of the project.

PC-1.14 No chemical melting agents are to be utilized.

PC-1.15 Only water and approved dust suppression products will be used to control dust on access roads where required. Oil or petroleum products will not be used.

PC-1.16 Public use of decommissioned access routes will be controlled through the Access Management Plan.

PC-1.17 Public use of project controlled access roads and trails during construction will be controlled through the Access Management Plans.


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Access Roads and Trails (PC-1)

PC-1.18 Routing for access roads and trails should follow natural terrain contours to the extent possible and should be minimized adjacent to and approaching waterbodies.

PC-1.19 Surface water runoff will be directed away from disturbed and erosion prone areas but not directly into waterbodies.

PC-1.20 Vegetation control along access roads and trails will be in accordance with Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan.

Agricultural Areas (EC-1)

ID Mitigation

EC-1.01 All fences and gates will be left in "as-found" condition.

EC-1.02 Any necessary access on agricultural lands will be discussed in advance with the landowner.

EC-1.03 Construction areas and sites will be assessed for compaction and if required will be deep ploughed by the contractor to mitigate any compaction prior to returning them to agricultural use.

EC-1.04 Erosion protection and sediment control measures will be established before construction work commences in agricultural areas where necessary.

EC-1.05 Excess construction materials (i.e. waste, granular fill; clay) will be removed from construction sites and areas located on agricultural lands. Area will be restored to pre-existing conditions.

EC-1.06 Existing access to agricultural lands will be utilized to the extent possible.

EC-1.07 Required travel off existing roads will be minimized and restricted to previously designated and approved routes.

EC-1.08 Vehicular travel on agricultural lands will follow existing roads, trails and paths to the extent possible.

Aircraft Use (EI-1)

ID Mitigation

EI-1.01 Contractors using aircraft will submit flight plans in advance of flying to the Resident Engineer / Manager during active construction periods.

EI-1.02 Fuel storage, handling and dispensing at aircraft landing areas will conform to provincial legislation and guidelines.


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Blasting and Exploding (PA-1)

ID Mitigation

PA-1.01 A communication protocol will be developed to notify affected parties of blasting operations and conductor splicing. Affected parties may include Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, RCMP, municipalities, landowners, and resource users.

PA-1.02 Blasting will be conducted and monitored in accordance with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Guidelines for the Use of Explosives In or Near Canadian Fisheries Waters

PA-1.04 Blasting will not be permitted during timing windows established for sensitive bird breeding, nesting and brood rearing months.

PA-1.05 Explosives will be stored, transported and handled in accordance with federal requirements through the Explosives Act and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and provincial regulations stated in The Workplace Safety and Health Act.

PA-1.06 Implode Compression conductor splicing will be minimized to extent possible on weekends and after normal working hours in residential areas

PA-1.07 Quarry blasting operations and conductor splicing will be scheduled to minimize disturbance to wildlife and area residents, and to ensure the safety of workers.

PA-1.08 The Blasting Contractor will be in possession of valid licenses, permits and certificates required for blasting in Manitoba.

PA-1.09 The Blasting Contractor will submit a Blasting Plan to the Construction Supervisor for review and approval prior to commencement of blasting operations.

PA-1.10 Use of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil will not be permitted in or near waterways.

PA-1.11 Warning signals will be used to warn all project personnel and the public of safety hazards associated with blasting.

PA-1.12 Written and/or oral notification will be outlined in the Communication Plan prior to each blasting period.


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Borrow Pits and Quarries (PC-2)

ID Mitigation

PC-2.01 Access to abandoned borrow pits and quarries will be managed in accordance with the Access Management Plan.

PC-2.02 All equipment and structures will be removed from borrow pits prior to abandonment.

PC-2.03 Borrow pits and quarries will be designed, constructed and operated in compliance with provincial legislation and guidelines.

PC-2.04 Borrow pits and quarries will not be located within 150 m of a provincial trunk highway or provincial road unless an effective vegetated berm is provided to shield the area from view.

PC-2.05 Borrow pits and quarries will not be located within established buffer zones and setback distances from identified Environmentally Sensitive Sites.

PC-2.06 Drainage water from borrow pits and quarries will be diverted through vegetated areas, existing drainage ditch(s) or employ a means of sediment control prior to entering a waterbody.

PC-2.07 Erosion protection and sediment controls will be put in place before borrow pit excavation commences, when required as determined by the Environmental Inspector.

PC-2.08 Fuel storage will not be permitted near stockpiles outlined in PC 5.21.

PC-2.09 Garbage, debris or refuse will not be discarded into borrow pits and quarries.

PC-2.10 Only water and approved dust suppression products will be used to control dust on access roads where required. Oil or petroleum products will not be used.

PC-2.11 Organic material, topsoil and subsoil with-in borrow pits and quarries will be stripped and stockpiled for use in future site rehabilitation

PC-2.12 Previously developed borrow sites and quarries will be used to the extent possible before any new sites are developed.

PC-2.13 Signs will be posted at borrow pits and quarries to warn all persons of safety hazards.

PC-2.14 Surface drainage will be redirected away from the borrow pits and quarries before excavation commences.

PC-2.15 Vegetated buffer areas will be left in place when borrow pits are cleared in accordance with provincial guidelines.

PC-2.16 Vegetation control at borrow pits and quarries will be in accordance with the Vegetation Management Plan.

PC-2.17 Vegetation in active Manitoba Hydro permitted borrow pits and quarries will be maintained as per the Rehabilitation/ and Vegetation Management Plan

PC-2.18 Worked out borrow pits and granular quarries will be left with maximum 4:1 (horizontal to vertical) side slopes.


10-21

Built-up and Populated Areas (EC-2)

ID Mitigation

EC-2.01 Construction activities and equipment will be managed to avoid damage and disturbance to adjacent properties, structures and operations.

EC-2.02 Mud, dust and vehicle emissions will be managed in a manner that ensures safe and continuous public activities near construction sites where applicable.

EC-2.03 Noisy construction activities where noise and vibration may cause disturbance and stress in built-up areas will be limited to daylight hours.

Burning (PA-2)

ID Mitigation

PA-2.01 All occurrences of fire spreading beyond the debris pile will be reported immediately in accordance with work permit conditions

PA-2.02 Any residue or unburned materials remaining post-burn is not to encumber operations or re-vegetating activities.

PA-2.03 Burning of slash on permafrost soils should be avoided. If it is unavoidable, the utilization of other methods such as a metal container that can be removed from site.

PA-2.04 Burning of solid wastes including kitchen wastes and treated wood will not be permitted.

PA-2.05 Burning will be monitored to ensure that fires are contained and subsequent fire hazards are not present. Post season all burn piles will be scanned for hot spots using infrared scanning technology

PA-2.06 Burning will not be carried out within riparian buffer zones or setbacks for stream crossings or waterbodies.

PA-2.07 Burning will only be carried out in accordance with provincial work permits. A Burning Permit is required between April 1st and November 15.

PA-2.08 Debris and wood chip piles located near habitation or highways will only be burned when weather conditions are favorable to ensure the safe dispersal of smoke and in accordance with burning permits where applicable.

PA-2.09 Debris piles scheduled for burning will be piled on mineral soils where possible.

PA-2.10 Firefighting equipment required by legislation, guidelines and contract specifications will be kept on site and maintained in serviceable condition during burning.

PA-2.11 Slash will be piled in a manner that allows for clean, efficient burning of all material and on mineral soils where applicable (ie permafrost).


10-22

Clearing (PA-3)

ID Mitigation

PA-3.01 Riparian Buffers shall be a minimum of 30m and increase in size based on slope of land entering waterway. (See Riparian Buffer Table in CEnvPP) Within these buffers shrub and herbaceous understory vegetation will be maintained along with trees that do not violate Manitoba Hydro Vegetation Clearance Requirements.

PA-3.02 Access to clearing areas will utilize existing roads and trails to the extent possible.

PA-3.03 All clearing and construction equipment is to remain within the bounds of access routes and the Project footprint identified.

PA-3.04 Areas identified for selective clearing (e.g., buffer zones, sensitive sites) will be flagged prior to clearing.

PA-3.05 Chipped or mulched material may be collected for use in construction areas and sediment/erosion control.

PA-3.07 Cleared trees and woody debris will not be pushed into or adjacent to standing timber, wetlands or waterbodies.

PA-3.08 Clearing activities will be carried out in accordance with contract specifications

PA-3.09 Clearing and disturbance and equipment use will be limited to the project footprint and associated access routes.

PA-3.10 Clearing will not be permitted within established setbacks for bird nesting and rearing during established timing windows.

PA-3.11 Clearing within environmentally sensitive areas, not designated for organic removal will be carried out in a manner that minimizes disturbance to existing organic soil layer.

PA-3.12 Construction vehicles where possible will be wide-tracked or equipped with high floatation tires to minimize rutting and limit damage and compaction to surface soils.

PA-3.13 Construction vehicles, machinery and heavy equipment will not be permitted in designated machine-free zones except at designated crossings.

PA-3.14 Danger trees will be flagged/marked for removal using methods that do not damage soils and adjacent vegetation.

PA-3.15 Environmentally sensitive sites, along the right-of-way will be clearly identified by signage.

PA-3.16 In locations where grubbing and vegetation stripping is not required, existing low growth vegetation such as grasses, forbs and shrubs will be maintained to the extent possible; disturbance to roots and adjacent soils will be minimized.

PA-3.17 Machine clearing will remove trees and brush with minimal disturbance to existing organic soil layer using only "V" or "K-G" type blades, feller-bunchers and other means approved by the Construction Supervisor.

PA-3.18 Property limits, right-of-way boundaries, buffers and sensitive areas (where applicable) will be clearly marked with stakes and/or flagging tape prior to clearing.

PA-3.19 Selective clearing will be carried out in erosion prone areas. Low ground disturbance methods will be employed to minimize soil disturbance.

PA-3.20 Slash piles will be placed at least 15 m from forest stands.

PA-3.21 Slash piles will not be placed on the surface of frozen waterbodies and will not be located within established setbacks from waterbodies or within the ordinary high water mark.


10-23

Clearing (PA-3)

PA-3.22 The Construction Supervisor will issue a stop work order if extreme wet weather or insufficient frost conditions results in soil damage from rutting, and soil erosion is resulting in sedimentation of adjacent waterbodies.

PA-3.23 Trees containing active nests and areas where active animal dens or burrows are encountered will be left undisturbed until unoccupied.

PA-3.24 Trees will be felled toward the middle of rights-of-way or cleared area to avoid damage to standing trees. Trees will not be felled into waterbodies.

PA-3.25 Vegetation will be removed by mechanical means except where other selective clearing methods are stipulated at identified Environmentally Sensitive Sites.

PA-3.26 Where practical, merchantable timber will be salvaged and brought to market. As per Annual Harvest Plan, timber that is not salvaged will be piled and burned during frozen conditions in accordance with timing windows.

Demobilizing and Cleaning Up (PA-4)

ID Mitigation

PA-4.01 Buildings, structures, trailers, equipment, utilities, waste materials, etc will be removed from construction areas and sites when work is completed.

PA-4.02 Construction access roads/trails that are no longer required will be decommissioned and rehabilitated to prevent access.

PA-4.03 Construction areas and sites will be rehabilitated and re-vegetated as appropriate immediately after demobilizing and clean-up.

PA-4.04 Construction areas no longer required will be demobilized and rehabilitated in accordance with Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan and/or provincial regulations (ie quarries and borrow sites)

PA-4.05 Petroleum product and other hazardous substances storage areas will be cleaned up, assessed and, if necessary, remediated in accordance with provincial guidelines and Manitoba Hydro guidelines.

PA-4.06 Stream crossings and drainages will be left free of obstructions so as not to impede natural runoff.


10-24

Draining (PA-5)

ID Mitigation

PA-5.01 Blockage of natural drainage patterns by construction activities will be avoided.

PA-5.02 Culverts will be installed and maintained in accordance with Manitoba Stream Crossing Guidelines and DFO Operation Statement on Culvert Maintenance.

PA-5.03 Dewatering discharges will be directed into vegetated areas, existing drainage ditch(s) or a means of sediment control at such a rate and will have adequate flow dissipation at the outlet to ensure it does not cause erosion at the discharge point or at any point downstream

PA-5.04 Drainage water from construction areas will be diverted through vegetated areas, existing drainage ditch(s) or a means of sediment control prior to entering a waterbody.

PA-5.05 Erosion protection and sediment control will be provided in accordance with the Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plan.

PA-5.06 Existing, natural drainage patterns and flows will be maintained to the extent possible.

PA-5.07 No debris or slash is allowed to be placed in drainage channels/ditches

Drilling (PA-6)

ID Mitigation

PA-6.01 Abandoned drill holes will be sealed with bentonite or other effective sealers to prevent interconnection and cross-contamination of ground and surface waters.

PA-6.02 Drilling activities in northern Manitoba will be carried out under frozen ground conditions to minimize damage to surface vegetation, soils and permafrost to the extent possible.

PA-6.03 Drilling equipment and machinery will not be serviced within 100 m of waterbodies or riparian areas.

PA-6.04 Drilling fluids and waste materials will not be allowed to drain into waterbodies, riparian areas or wetlands.

PA-6.05 Drilling in environmentally sensitive sites, features and areas will not be permitted unless approved in advance by Environmental Inspector and mitigation measures are implemented.

PA-6.06 Drilling will not be permitted during established timing windows for caribou calving areas.

PA-6.07 Drilling will not be permitted within established buffer zones and setback distances from waterbodies.

PA-6.08 Spill control and clean-up equipment will be provided at all drilling locations.

PA-6.09 The drilling contractor will ensure that equipment and materials are available on site for sealing drill holes.

PA-6.10 The drilling contractor will inspect drilling equipment and machinery for fuel and oil leaks prior to arrival at the project site, and will inspect for fuel and oil leaks and spills regularly.

PA-6.11 Where there is potential for mixing of surface and ground water, precautions will be taken to prevent the interconnection of these waters.


10-25

Emergency Response (EI-2)

ID Mitigation

EI-2.01 All fires will be reported in accordance with fire reporting procedures in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

EI-2.02 All spills at construction sites will be reported in accordance with provincial legislation and guidelines , and Manitoba Hydro Guidelines.

EI-2.03 All vehicles hauling petroleum products will carry spill containment and clean-up equipment.

EI-2.04 Clean-up and the disposal of contaminated materials will be managed in accordance with provincial guidelines and Manitoba Hydro guidelines.

EI-2.05 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans and procedures will be communicated to all project staff and a copy will be made available at the project site.

EI-2.06 Emergency spill response and clean-up materials and equipment will be available at construction sites, marshalling yards, fuel storage facilities and standby locations.

EI-2.07 Fire extinguishers will be mounted on buildings at locations where they will be most readily accessible. Safety Officers will conduct annual inspections of fire extinguishers.

EI-2.08 Orientation for Contractor and Manitoba Hydro employees working in construction areas will include emergency response awareness.

EI-2.09 Post audit assessments will be carried out for all major spills and fires reported to ensure that procedures are followed and plans remain effective.

EI-2.10 Project emergency response and evacuation procedures in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan will be adhered to in the event of forest fires.

EI-2.11 Reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent fuel, lubricant, fluids or other products from being spilled during equipment operation, fuelling and servicing.

EI-2.12 Spill response and clean-up equipment will be capable of containing and recovering the largest release possible and be suitable for the site location.

EI-2.13 Temporary construction camps will have a designated fire marshal in accordance with the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

EI-2.14 The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan will be prepared by the Contractor, approved by the Construction Supervisor/Site Manager prior to construction and updated annually.

EI-2.15 The Manitoba Hydro hazardous materials incident report form will be completed when reporting a spill.

EI-2.16 The on-site Emergency Spill Response Coordinator will be notified of hazardous substance releases immediately in accordance with the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.


10-26

Erosion Protection and Sediment Control (EI-3)

ID Mitigation

EI-3.01 Accumulated sediment will be removed from silt fences and other barriers in accordance with the Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plan to ensure proper functioning.

EI-3.02 Construction activities will be suspended during extreme wet weather events where erosion protection and sediment control measures are compromised.

EI-3.03 Contractor specific Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plans will be prepared by the Contractor, accepted by Manitoba Hydro prior to construction and updated annually.

EI-3.04 Erosion protection and sediment control installations will only be removed after disturbed areas are protected and sediments are disposed of in accordance with Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plan.

EI-3.05 Erosion protection and sediment control measures will be left in place and maintained until either natural vegetation or permanent measures are established.

EI-3.06 Erosion protection and sediment control measures will be put in place prior to commencement of construction activities and will remain intact for the duration of the project.

EI-3.07 Orientation for Contractor and Manitoba Hydro employees working in construction areas will include erosion protection and sediment control techniques and procedures.

EI-3.08 The Contractor will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plans and procedures be put in place prior to commencement of construction activities.

EI-3.09 The Contractor will be responsible for modifying erosion protection and sediment control installations to ensure continued effectiveness.

EI-3.10 The Contractor will communicate erosion protection and sediment control information to all project staff and a copy will be made available at the project site.

EI-3.11 The Environmental Inspector will make regular inspections of erosion protection and sediment control measures to confirm implementation and continued effectiveness.


10-27

Fish Protection (EC-3)

ID Mitigation

EC-3.01 Construction activities will not be carried out within established buffer zones and setback distances from waterbodies, wetlands and riparian areas without prior written notification of Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

EC-3.02 Disturbances to waterbodies, shorelines, riparian areas, etc. will be rehabilitated immediately upon completion of construction activities.

EC-3.03 Erosion protection and sediment control measures will be put in place at all project locations where surface drainage is likely to flow into fish bearing waters.

EC-3.04 Fish and fish habitat will be protected in accordance with federal legislation and federal and provincial guidelines.

EC-3.05 MCWS and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will be notified if beaver dams must be cleared along rights-of-ways and along access roads and trails. Clearing of dams will be carried out in accordance of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operational Statement

EC-3.06 Project personnel will be prohibited from fishing at project locations or along rights-of-way

Grading (PA-7)

ID Mitigation

PA-7.01 A thick gravel layer (1.2 m) or compacted snow layer (0.6 m) will be used in temporary workspaces or marshalling yards located in permafrost areas where required to prevent damage to surface materials.

PA-7.02 Grading for gravel pads for construction areas and access roads will be limited to areas where it is needed for the safe and efficient operation of vehicles, machinery and construction equipment.

PA-7.03 Grading for site rehabilitation and restoration will be in accordance with Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan.

PA-7.04 Grading will not be permitted within established buffer zones and setback distances from waterbodies.

PA-7.05 Grading will only be permitted within rights-of-ways and construction areas.

PA-7.06 Gravel pads will be graded so the surface runoff is directed away from waterbodies, riparian areas and wetlands.

PA-7.07 Required erosion protection and sediment control measures will be put in place prior to grading in accordance with the Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plan.


10-28

Groundwater (EC-4)

ID Mitigation

EC-4.01 Potable water samples will be collected every two weeks and submitted for analysis according to provincial sampling and analysis protocol.

EC-4.02 Well location will be marked with flagging tape prior to construction.

EC-4.03 Where there is potential for mixing of surface and ground water, precautions will be taken to prevent the interconnection of these waters.

Grubbing (PA-8)

ID Mitigation

PA-8.01 Construction areas containing soil with high silt content, artesian springs or areas of previous erosion will receive special erosion protection and sediment control techniques.

PA-8.02 Construction areas requiring extensive grubbing will be stabilized as soon as possible to minimize erosion.

PA-8.03 Grubbing will be halted during heavy precipitation events when working in areas of finely textured soils.

PA-8.04 Grubbing will not be permitted within 2 m of standing timber to prevent damage to root systems and to limit the occurrence of blow down.

PA-8.05 Grubbing will not be permitted within established buffer zones and setback distances from waterbodies.

PA-8.06 Stockpiled materials from grubbing will not block natural drainage patterns.

PA-8.07 Unless required for the work, the extent of grubbing will be minimized to the extent possible.

PA-8.08 When not under frozen conditions, erosion protection and sediment control measures will be put in place prior to grubbing in accordance with the Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plan.

PA-8.09 Windrows of grubbed materials will be piled at least 15 m from standing timber.


10-29

Hazardous Materials (EI-4)

ID Mitigation

EI-4.01 A Contractor specific Hazardous Substances Management Plan will be prepared by the Contractor, approved by the Construction Supervisor/Site Manager prior to construction and updated annually.

EI-4.02 Access to hazardous materials storage areas will be restricted to authorized and trained Contractor and Manitoba Hydro personnel.

EI-4.03 An inventory of WHMIS controlled substances will be prepared by the Contractor and maintained at each project site and updated as required by provincial legislation.

EI-4.04 Bulk waste oil will be stored in approved aboveground tanks provided with secondary containment in accordance with provincial legislation.

EI-4.05 Containers of hazardous substances stored outside will be labeled, weatherproof, placed on spill containment pallets and covered by a weatherproof tarp.

EI-4.06 Contractor personnel will be trained and certified in the handling of hazardous materials including emergency response procedures in accordance with provincial legislation.

EI-4.07 Contractor personnel will receive WHMIS training in accordance with provincial legislation.

EI-4.08 Controlled substances will be labeled in accordance with WHMIS requirements, required documentation will be displayed and current Materials Safety Data Sheets will be available at each project site in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Management Plan

EI-4.09 Empty hazardous waste containers will be removed to a licensed or approved disposal site.

EI-4.10 Hazardous materials storage sites will be secured, and signs will be posted that include hazard warnings, contacts in case of a release, access restrictions and under whose authority the access is restricted.

EI-4.11 Hazardous materials will be adequately contained and will be protected from wind and rain to prevent entry of fine particles into streams through runoff of dust deposition.

EI-4.12 Hazardous substance and WHMIS inventories will be completed prior to construction. Inventories will be updated in accordance with regulatory requirements and Manitoba Hydro policies.

EI-4.13 Hazardous substances management procedures will be communicated to all project staff and a copy will be made available at the project site.

EI-4.14 Hazardous substances storage areas including coke materials for ground electrode facilities will be located a minimum of 100 m from the ordinary high water mark of a waterway and above the 100-year flood level.

EI-4.15 Hazardous substances will be transported, stored and handled according to the procedures prescribed by provincial legislation and at a minimum follow Manitoba Hydro policies.

EI-4.16 Hazardous waste substances will be segregated and stored by type.

EI-4.17 Indoor storage of flammable and combustible substances will be in fire resistant and vented enclosed storage area or building in accordance with national codes and standards.

EI-4.18 Manitoba Hydro will approve all hazardous materials that are used on the project prior to their arrival on-site.

EI-4.19 Non-hazardous products will be used in place of hazardous substances to the extent possible.

EI-4.20 Orientation for Contractor and Manitoba Hydro employees working in construction areas will include hazardous substance awareness.


10-30

Hazardous Materials (EI-4)

EI-4.21 Pesticide storage will be in accordance with provincial legislation and Manitoba Hydro guidelines.

EI-4.22 The Contractor will be responsible for the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances including waste as well as procedures for emergency conditions in accordance with provincial and federal legislation and standards.

EI-4.23 The Contractor will monitor containers of hazardous substance containers regularly for leaks and to ensure that labels are displayed.

EI-4.24 The Environmental Inspector will make routine inspections of hazardous substance storage sites to ensure that environmental protection measures are implemented and effective.

EI-4.25 Waste oil will be transported by licensed carriers to licensed or approved waste oil recycling facilities.

EI-4.26 Wet batteries will be stored and transported to licensed or approved waste recycling facilities.

Heritage Resources (EC-5)

ID Mitigation

EC-5.01 All archaeological finds discovered during site preparation and construction will be left in their original position until the Project Archaeologist is contacted and provides instruction.

EC-5.02 Construction activities will not be carried out within established buffer zones for heritage resources except as approved by Project Archaeologist.

EC-5.03 Environmental protection measures for heritage resources will be reviewed with the Contractor and employees prior to commencement of any construction activities.

EC-5.04 Orientation for project staff working in construction areas will include heritage resource awareness and training including the nature of heritage resources and the management of any resources encountered.

EC-5.05 Orientation information will include typical heritage resource materials and reporting procedures.

EC-5.06 The Contractor will report heritage resource materials immediately to the Construction Supervisor will cease construction activities in the immediate vicinity until the Project Archaeologist is contacted and prescribes instruction.

EC-5.07 The Culture and Heritage Resource Protection Plan will be adhered to during Preconstruction and construction activities.

EC-5.08 The Environmental Inspector will inspect borrow pits and other excavations regularly for the presence of heritage resource materials.


10-31

Management Measures (MM)

ID Mitigation

MM-01 All licenses, permits, contracts, project specifications, guidelines and other applicable documents will be in the possession of both the Contractor and Manitoba Hydro prior to commencement of work.

MM-02 All project participants will ensure that project activities are carried out in compliance with applicable legislation, guidelines contractual obligations and environmental protection plan provisions.

MM-03 Environmental concerns will be identified and discussed at planning meetings on an as required basis.

MM-04 Manitoba Hydro will contact First Nation and Aboriginal community representatives prior to project start-up.

MM-05 Manitoba Hydro will contact local municipal authorities prior to project start-up.

MM-06 Manitoba Hydro will contact local resource users, lodge operators, outfitters and recreational resource users and associations to the extent feasible and practical prior to project start-up.

MM-07 Manitoba Hydro will contact Manitoba Conservation and Forest Management Licence Holders prior to clearing regarding timber use opportunities.

MM-08 Manitoba Hydro will meet the Contractor at the beginning of each new contract to review environmental protection requirements including mitigation measures, inspections and reporting.

MM-09 Manitoba Hydro will notify trappers in advance of clearing and construction schedules in their trapline areas.

MM-10 Manitoba Hydro will provide the contractor with a stakeholders list with names, organizations and contact information for the purpose of contacting stakeholders as necessary.

MM-11 Project construction update meetings will be held weekly for the ongoing review of environmental and safety issues.

MM-12 Relevant documents including licenses, permits, approvals, legislation, guidelines, environmental protection plans, orthophotos maps, etc will be made available to all project participants.

MM-13 Response to enforcement actions by regulatory authorities will be in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P602.

MM-14 The Contractor will obtain all licenses, permits, contracts and approvals other than those that are Manitoba Hydro's responsibility prior to project start-up.

MM-15 The Contractor will review terms and conditions of all authorizations, contract specifications, agreements, etc prior to project start-up and will discuss any questions or concerns with Manitoba Hydro.


10-32

Marshalling Yards (PC-5)

ID Mitigation

PC-5.01 Contractor employees responsible for receipt and distribution of hazardous substances will be trained in handling and transportation of dangerous goods, and WHMIS.

PC-5.02 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and procedures for marshalling yards will be developed.

PC-5.03 Erosion protection, sediment control and drainage management measures will be put in place prior to construction.

PC-5.04 Fire breaks will be established around marshalling yards in areas where there is a risk of fire.

PC-5.05 Garbage and debris will be stored in approved containers, sorted for recycling and disposed of at a licensed or approved waste disposal site.

PC-5.06 Hazardous substances entering and leaving the marshalling yards will be inventoried and accounted for.

PC-5.07 Hazardous substances will be stored in accordance with provincial legislation, and provincial and national codes and standards.

PC-5.08 Marshalling yards will be located based on criteria that consider soils, topography, land form type, permafrost, wildlife habitat and other environmental factors.

PC-5.09 Marshalling yards will be located in existing clearings or natural openings.

PC-5.10 Marshalling yards will be located, constructed, operated and decommissioned in accordance with contact specifications.

PC-5.11 Once marshalling yards are no longer required, structures, equipment, materials, fences, etc. will be dismantled and moved to storage or a new location.

PC-5.12 Organic material, topsoil and sub-soil stripped during site preparation will be stockpiled separately for later use in site rehabilitation.

PC-5.13 Petroleum products will only be stored, handled and dispensed in designated areas within marshalling yards in accordance with provincial legislation and guidelines.

PC-5.14 Spill control and clean-up equipment to be located at designated areas within marshalling yards.

PC-5.15 Staging and work storage areas no longer required will be decommissioned and rehabilitated in accordance with the Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan.

PC-5.16 Vegetation control at marshalling yards will be in accordance with Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan.

PC-5.17 Vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and repairs will be carried out in designated areas within marshalling yards.

PC-5.18 Waste hazardous substances, fuel containers and other materials will be stored in approved containers and transported to licensed or approved waste disposal facilities by a licensed carrier.

PC-5.19 Welding mats will be used to minimize the risk of fire.


10-33

Petroleum Products (EI-5)

ID Mitigation

EI-5.01 Aboveground tanks will be equipped with overfill protection and spill containment consisting of perimeter dykes or secondary containment in the tank design.

EI-5.02 All aboveground petroleum product tanks with a capacity greater than 5,000 L will be registered with Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship and have a valid operating permit.

EI-5.03 Construction, installation or removal of petroleum product storage tank systems will only occur under the supervision of a registered licensed petroleum technician.

EI-5.04 Containment measures, such as secondary containment (i.e., berms) will be used at all locations where stationary oil-filled equipment is used.

EI-5.05 Contractors will inspect all mobile and stationary equipment using petroleum products on a regular basis to ensure that measures are taken immediately to stop any leakage discovered.

EI-5.06 Fuelling of equipment or portable storage tanks will be a minimum of 100 m from the ordinary high water mark of any waterbody.

EI-5.07 Fuelling operations require the operator to be visually observing the process 100% of the time.

EI-5.08 If dykes are used, the containment areas will be dewatered after rainfall events and the containment water disposed of as specified in contract specifications.

EI-5.09 Once petroleum product storage areas are no longer required, a Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment will be carried out to determine if remediation is required in accordance with national standards.

EI-5.10 Only approved aboveground petroleum storage tanks will be used during the construction phase of the project. No underground tanks will be permitted.

EI-5.11 Orientation for Contractor and Manitoba Hydro employees working in construction areas will include petroleum product storage and handling awareness.

EI-5.12 Petroleum product dispensing systems will be secured and locked when not in use by authorized personnel.

EI-5.13 Petroleum product inventories will be taken weekly by the owner/operator on all aboveground tanks greater than 5,000 L and retained for inspection by Manitoba Hydro or Manitoba Conservation upon request.

EI-5.14 Petroleum product storage containers in excess of 230 L will be located on level ground and will incorporate secondary containment with a capacity of 110% of the largest container volume.

EI-5.15 Petroleum product storage sites and mobile transportation units will be equipped with fire suppressant equipment and products.

EI-5.16 Petroleum product storage tanks will be protected from vehicle collisions by concrete filled bollards.

EI-5.17 Petroleum product storage will be located a minimum of 100 m from the ordinary high water mark of waterbodies, riparian areas or wetlands.

EI-5.18 Petroleum products stored outside will be in waterproof and labeled containers, placed on spill containment pallets.

EI-5.19 Petroleum products will be transported and handled according to the procedures prescribed by provincial legislation.


10-34

Petroleum Products (EI-5)

EI-5.20 Petroleum products will display required signage, placards and labeling, and will be stored and handled in accordance with provincial legislation.

EI-5.21 Petroleum products will only be stored and handled within designated areas at construction camps and marshalling yards.

EI-5.22 Portable petroleum product storage containers will be placed on spill trays with a capacity of 110% of the largest container when not in use.

EI-5.23 Slip tanks and barrels will be securely fastened to the vehicle during transport and fuelling operations.

EI-5.24 Spill control and clean-up equipment and materials will be available at all petroleum product storage and dispensing locations.

EI-5.25 Spill trays will remain impervious at very low temperatures (-45 °C) and have accumulated precipitation removed regularly.

EI-5.26 The Contractor will be responsible for the safe use, handling, storage and disposal of petroleum products including waste as well as procedures for emergency conditions in accordance with provincial and federal legislation and standards.

EI-5.27 The Contractor will inspect all petroleum product storage tanks and containers regularly for leaks, and product inventories will be recorded and retained for inspection by Manitoba Hydro and Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship.

EI-5.28 There will be no ignition sources in and adjacent to petroleum product storage areas.

EI-5.29 Transfer of petroleum products between storage areas and work sites not exceed daily requirements and will be in accordance with provincial legislation and guidelines.

EI-5.30 Used petroleum products (including empty containers) will be collected and transported to a licensed oil recycling facility in approved storage containers.

EI-5.31 Vehicles hauling petroleum products will carry equipment and materials for emergency spill containment and clean-up.

EI-5.32 Warning signs will be posted in visible locations around petroleum product storage areas. Signs will indicate hazard warning, contact in case of a spill, access restrictions and authority.


10-35

Rehabilitating and Re-vegetation (PA-9)

ID Mitigation

PA-9.01 Construction areas no longer required will be re-contoured, stabilized, re-vegetated and restored to near natural conditions in accordance with Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan

PA-9.02 Natural re-vegetation will be allowed to occur although active rehabilitation programs may be required at specific sites where erosion warrants seeding or planting

PA-9.03 Organic material, topsoil and subsoil stripped from construction areas will be stockpiled and protected to be used for future site rehabilitation.

PA-9.04 Rehabilitation of construction areas will incorporate erosion protection and sediment control measures in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as required.

PA-9.05 Rehabilitation Plans will include objectives for restoration of natural conditions, erosion protection, sediment control, non-native and invasive plant species management, wildlife habitat restoration and restoration of aesthetic values as required.

PA-9.06 Where appropriate, regional native grass mixtures will be used to assist re-vegetation of disturbed areas to control erosion or prevent invasion of non-native species. The mixtures will not contain non-native or invasive species.

Rights-of-Way (PC-8)

ID Mitigation

PC-8.01 Access to transmission line rights-of-way for clearing and construction will utilize existing roads and trails to the extent possible.

PC-8.02 Access to transmission line rights-of-way will be closed, signed and/or controlled in accordance with an Access Management Plan.

PC-8.03 Additional clearing outside established rights-of-way will be approved by the Construction Supervisor/Site Manager prior to clearing and may require an amendment to contract specifications.

PC-8.04 Clearing and disturbance will be limited to defined rights-of-way and associated access routes to the extent possible.

PC-8.05 Clearing of rights-of-way will occur under frozen or dry ground conditions during established timing windows to minimize rutting and erosion where applicable.

PC-8.06 Construction vehicles will be wide-tracked or equipped with high floatation tires to minimize rutting and limit damage and compaction to surface soils.

PC-8.07 Disturbed areas along transmission line rights-of-way will be rehabilitated in accordance with site Rehabilitation and Vegetation Management Plan.

PC-8.08 Environmentally sensitive sites, features and areas will be identified and mapped prior to clearing.

PC-8.09 In situations where the ROW doesn't have completely frozen or have dry ground conditions alternate products such as construction mats will be used.


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Safety and Health (EI-6)

ID Mitigation

EI-6.01 Orientation for Contractor and Manitoba Hydro employees working in construction areas will include safety and health awareness.

EI-6.02 Safety and health information will be posted at each project location and made available to all project personnel.

EI-6.03 Workplace safety and health committees will be established and safety meetings will be held as required by provincial legislation and Manitoba Hydro guidelines at all project locations.

Soil Contamination (EI-7)

ID Mitigation

EI-7.01 A closure report will be prepared for completed remediation projects in accordance with provincial and Manitoba Hydro guidelines.

EI-7.02 A Remediation Plan will be prepared by the Contractor for sites contaminated by project activities and will remediate soils according to provincial standards.

EI-7.03 All spills and releases reported will be responded to in accordance with provincial legislation and guidelines and Manitoba Hydro guidelines.

EI-7.04 Any contaminated soil treatment areas must be designed and constructed to contain surface runoff and prevent leaching to soil and groundwater.

EI-7.05 Contractor personnel will take all reasonable steps to prevent soil, groundwater and surface water contamination.

EI-7.06 If contamination is suspected or evident, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment will be carried out on previously used construction sites following Manitoba Hydro procedures.

EI-7.07 If laboratory results show that the soil is contaminated the soil must be treated on-site or transported to an approved landfill or land farm for remediation in accordance with a Remediation Plan.

EI-7.08 If laboratory results show that the soil is not contaminated then the soils may be used in accordance with contact specifications.

EI-7.09 Remediation Plans will be prepared by the Contractor and approved by the Construction Supervisor/Site Manager prior to implementation if remediation of contaminated soils is determined to be required.

EI-7.10 The Contractor will assess previously used construction sites for potential contamination following Canadian Standards Association Environmental Site Assessment (CSA Z768- 01 and Z769-00) procedures.

EI-7.11 The Contractor will carry out a CSA Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (CSA Z769-00) at abandoned construction camps, marshalling yards, petroleum product storage and dispensing areas and hazardous substance storage areas if contamination is suspected

EI-7.12 The Environmental Inspector will inspect contaminated site assessment and remediation work regularly to ensure that environmental protection measures are implemented and effective.


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Stream Crossings (PC-9)

ID Mitigation

PC-9.01 Access road crossings will be at right angles to waterbodies to the extent possible.

PC-9.02 Construction of temporary crossings will follow the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Manitoba Operational Statement for Temporary Stream Crossings.

PC-9.03 Construction of transmission line stream crossings will follow the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Manitoba Operational Statement for Overhead Line Construction.

PC-9.04 Where applicable, the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Manitoba Operational Statement for Isolated or Dry Open Cut Stream Crossings and/or High-pressure Directional Drilling will be adhered to.

PC-9.05 Riparian Buffers shall be a minimum of 30m and increase in size based on slope of land entering waterway. (See Riparian Buffer Table in CEnvPP) Within these buffers shrub and herbaceous understory vegetation will be maintained along with trees that do not violate Manitoba Hydro Vegetation Clearance Requirements.

PC-9.06 Construction vehicles, machinery and heavy equipment will not be permitted in designated machine-free zones except at designated crossings.

Stripping (PA-10)

ID Mitigation

PA-10.01 Construction areas containing soil with high silt content, artesian springs or areas of previous erosion will receive special erosion protection and sediment control techniques.

PA-10.02 Erosion protection and sediment control measures will put be in place prior to stripping in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as required.

PA-10.03 In areas of known salinity, excavated or stripped soil will be stored on liners or in designated areas were possible.

PA-10.04 Mineral topsoils and surficial organic materials should be stripped separately from subsoils, segregated, and stockpiled for later use in backfilling, contouring and rehabilitation. Soils should be replaced in the reverse order to which they were removed.

PA-10.05 Stockpiled materials from stripping will not block natural drainage patterns.

PA-10.06 Stripping in northern Manitoba will normally be carried out under frozen ground conditions during established timing windows to minimize rutting and erosion.

PA-10.07 Stripping will not be permitted within established buffer zones and setback distances from waterbodies except where approved in work permits, authorizations or contract specifications.

PA-10.08 The Contractor will stabilize construction areas requiring extensive stripping as soon as possible to minimize erosion.


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Transmission Towers and Conductors (PC-10)

ID Mitigation

PC-10.01 Areas where soil was disturbed will be stabilized and re-vegetated with low growth vegetation as soon as practical.

PC-10.02 During tower foundation excavation the duff layer and A horizon soils shall be stripped and stored separately from other soils. When back filling, these soils are to be replaced as the surface soils to encourage site re-vegetation.

PC-10.03 Excavations required for tower installations will be restricted to the minimum required footprint.

PC-10.04 The Construction Supervisor will issue a stop work order if extreme wet weather conditions result in soil damage from rutting and erosion is resulting in sedimentation of adjacent waterbodies.

Treated Wood (EI-8)

ID Mitigation

EC-8.01 Salvage and disposal of treated wood products will be in accordance with Manitoba Hydro guidelines.

EC-8.02 Small quantities of surplus or unwanted treated wood products may be disposed of as domestic waste products at licensed or approved waste disposal sites.

EC-8.03 Treated wood products will not be used indoors and will not be burned.

EC-8.04 Treated wood will be delivered to project locations or construction sites on an as required basis to reduce storage time in the field.


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Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (EI-9)

ID Mitigation

EI-9.01 An Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and spill control and clean-up equipment will be provided at all designated vehicle, equipment and machinery maintenance areas.

EI-9.02 Emergency vehicle, equipment and machinery maintenance repairs will contain waste fluids and will use drip trays and tarps.

EI-9.03 Unnecessary idling of vehicles, equipment and machinery will be avoided to the extent practical.

EI-9.04 Vehicle, equipment and machinery maintenance and repairs will be carried out in designated areas located at least 100 m from the ordinary high water mark of a waterbody, riparian area or wetland.

EI-9.05 Vehicle, equipment and machinery operators will perform a daily inspection for fuel, oil and fluid leaks and will immediately shutdown and repair any leaks found. All machinery working near watercourses will be kept clean and free of leaks.

EI-9.06 Vehicles transporting dangerous goods or hazardous products will display required placards and labeling in accordance with provincial legislation and Manitoba Hydro guidelines.

EI-9.07 Vehicles, equipment and machinery must arrive on site in clean condition free of fluid leaks and weed seeds.

EI-9.08 Vehicles, equipment and machinery that carry fuel, hydraulic oil and other petroleum products will also carry spill control and clean-up equipment and materials.

Waste Management (EI-10)

ID Mitigation

EI-10.01 A Contract specific Waste and Recycling Management Plan will be prepared by the Contractor, reviewed by the Construction Supervisor and Environmental Specialist prior to construction and updated annually.

EI-10.02 Bear-proof waste containers and/or electric fencing will be used in northern, remote and rural project locations.

EI-10.03 Construction sites will be kept tidy at all times and bins will be provided wherever solid wastes are generated.

EI-10.04 Indiscriminate burning, dumping, littering or abandonment will not be permitted.

EI-10.05 Kitchen wastes will be stored in closed containers to minimize wildlife interactions.

EI-10.06 Solid waste materials will be collected and transported to a licensed or approved waste disposal facility in accordance with the Solid Waste/Recycling Management Plan.

EI-10.07 Waste materials remaining at snow disposal sites after melting will be disposed of at a licensed or approved landfill.


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Wetlands (EC-8)

ID Mitigation

EC-8.01 Clearing wastes and other construction debris or waste will not be placed in wetland areas. Existing logs, snags and wood debris will be left in place.

EC-8.02 Environmental protection measures for working in and around wetlands will be reviewed with the Contractor and employees prior to commencement of any construction activities.

EC-8.03 Natural vegetated buffer areas of 30 m will be established around wetlands and riparian zones will be maintained to the extent possible.

EC-8.04 Project activities will avoid wetland areas to the extent possible. If avoidance is not practical, the extent of disturbance will be minimized. Disturbance of wetlands will only be carried out under frozen ground conditions.


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Wildlife Protection (EC-9)

ID Mitigation

EC-9.01 Any wildlife killed or injured by vehicles will be reported to Manitoba Conservation.

EC-9.02 Bird Diverters or aerial markers may be installed in high bird traffic areas.

EC-9.03 Boundaries of important wildlife habitats will be flagged by prior to commencement of construction.

EC-9.04 Clearing will occur during late fall and winter to the extent possible to avoid the spring/summer nesting season for birds and parturition times for mammal species and breeding windows for frog species

EC-9.05 Construction activities will not be carried out during prescribed timing windows for wildlife species.

EC-9.06 Construction camps will be kept clean, food will be kept in sealed storage areas, and kitchen wastes will be stored in bear-proof containers and/or electric fencing in northern and rural areas.

EC-9.07 Hunting and harvesting of wildlife by project staff will not be permitted while working on the project sites.

EC-9.09 Manitoba Conservation will be notified if animal traps are encountered and must be removed for project activities.

EC-9.10 MB Conservation and Department of Fisheries and Oceans will be notified if beaver dams must be cleared along rights-of-way and access roads and trails. Clearing of dams will be carried out in accordance of the DFO Operational Statement on Beaver Dam Removal

EC-9.11 No firearms will be permitted at construction sites.

EC-9.12 Orientation for Contractor and Manitoba Hydro employees will include awareness of environmental protection measures for wildlife and wildlife habitat.

EC-9.13 Problem wildlife will be reported immediately to Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship.

EC-9.14 Trails through or near important habitat types will be managed in accordance with the Access Management Plan.

EC-9.15 Trees containing large nests of sticks and areas where active animal dens or burrows are encountered will be left undisturbed until unoccupied. Artificial structures for nesting may be provided if unoccupied nests must be removed.

EC-9.16 Vehicles will not exceed posted speed limits and wildlife warning signs may be installed in high density areas and at known crossings locations as a result of wildlife monitoring.

EC-9.17 Where buffer zones or setbacks are not feasible for colonial waterbirds, bird deflectors will be placed on sky wires to improve visibility of the wires to birds and to minimize potential bird-wire collisions.

EC-9.18 Wildlife and wildlife habitat will be protected in accordance with provincial and federal legislation and provincial and federal guidelines.

EC-9.19 Wildlife will not be fed, befriended or harassed at construction areas.

EC-9.21 Understory vegetation will be managed at access routes to limit line of sight.

EC-9.22 New by-pass trails and access routes will be sited where possible to utilize existing natural terrain features and existing vegetation to minimize line of site.


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10.3.6 Specific Environmental Protection Measures

Specific environmental protection measures will be provided for environmentally sensitive sites where general measures do not provide adequate mitigation of potential effects. Environmentally sensitive sites are locations, features, areas, activities or facilities along or immediately adjacent to the transmission line right of way and other project components that are determined to be ecologically, socially, economically or culturally important and sensitive to disturbance by the Project and, as a result, require site-specific mitigation measures. The sites may include sensitive or unique terrain features, water bodies and wetlands, important mammal, bird, and amphibian habitats, protected species and areas, and heritage resources.

Manitoba Hydro has been working with aboriginal communities prior to the start of construction to identify and map sites and develop mitigation measures to minimize the effects of the project on them.

For the Construction and Operation Phase EnvPPs, orthophoto map sheets will provide Manitoba Hydro project managers, construction supervisors and employees, and contractors and contract employees detailed site-specific environmental protection information that can be implemented, managed, evaluated and reported on in the field. The orthophoto map sheets will be provided in paper and electronic formats which will be used by Manitoba Hydro, contractor and regulatory staff on laptop computers in field offices, vehicles and aircraft.

10.3.7 Follow-up Activities

Follow-up is an activity carried out to verify the accuracy of the environmental assessment of a project, assess the effectiveness of measures taken to mitigate adverse effects and determine compliance with regulatory requirements. Follow-up identified in Chapter 9.0 will be implemented through inspection, monitoring, management and auditing actions.

Inspection

Inspection is the organized and routine examination or evaluation, including observations, measurements and sometimes tests, of a construction project or activity. Inspection results are compared to pre-defined requirements or standards to determine whether an activity conforms to these requirements. Inspection provides an essential function in environmental protection and implementation of mitigation measures. Much of the success in environmental protection will be attributable to how well environmental inspection is carried out during the construction phase of a project.

Manitoba Hydro has established a comprehensive and integrated environmental inspection program to ensure effective implementation of environmental protection measures, compliance with regulatory approvals and fulfillment of corporate environmental objectives.


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Trained inspectors visit work sites and inspect for compliance with licence terms and conditions, and adherence to environmental protection measures. Inspection activities are recorded in journals and daily inspection forms that are submitted to the Construction Supervisor. Weekly and monthly summary reports are also submitted to the Manitoba Hydro Project Manager and senior management as required or requested.

Monitoring

Monitoring is the continuing observation, measurement or assessment of environmental conditions at and surrounding a construction project or activity. Two main types of monitoring are typically undertaken for environmental assessments:

1) environmental monitoring to verify the accuracy of the predictions made and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures implemented; and

2) compliance monitoring to verify whether a practice or procedure meets legislated requirements.

Monitoring determines if environmental effects occur as predicted, residual effects remain within acceptable limits, regulatory limits, criteria or objectives are not exceeded and mitigation measures are as effective as predicted. Monitoring also allows for adaptive management where monitoring results show there is a need for additional environmental protection or enhancement.

Monitoring plans will describe parameters to be monitored, methods to be used, roles and responsibilities, and reporting schedules. Monitoring will be carried out by Manitoba Hydro and may be contracted to environmental consultants that possess the necessary expertise, equipment and analytical facilities.

Management

Management is the control of pre-defined environmental effects, issues and concerns through the implementation of reasoned and approved courses of action. Management plans will be prepared to address important management issues, regulatory requirements and corporate commitments identified in the EA Report. The management plans will describe the management actions, roles and responsibilities, evaluation mechanisms, updating requirements and reporting schedules. The following management plans, if required, will be prepared prior to the construction of the Project:

• Access Management Plan

• Vegetation Management and Rehabilitation Plan

• Heritage Resources Protection Plan

• Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Plans

• Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans

• Solid Waste/Recycling Management Plans


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The above plans will be prepared by Manitoba Hydro or its Contractor’s and may be contracted to environmental consultants that possess the necessary expertise and experience.

10.3.8 Review and Updating

The Construction EnvPP will be reviewed annually or at the end of each construction season. Reviews will be conducted by Manitoba Hydro personnel in consultation with the Contractor, and regulators. Checklists will be used to ensure that reviews address all required information in a consistent manner. The results of each review will be summarized in a report that documents the issues addressed and provides recommended updates to the CEnvPP.


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