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From: George Govier
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Date July 211 2006
Comments: Enbrkfge Pipelines NW Inc
Land Use Permit MVO6P-0018
Application for Renewal
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Information requested at Reference a is attached, and should be made known
to Adrian Paradis.
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Adrian, my apology. After reviewing pur File S99P-OO$ for the Enbridge Pipeline I
discover that no Preliminary Screening was done by SLWB for the Land Use
Permit issued in 1999. The reason is explained in the attached correspondence
beten DIAND- South Mackenzie District and MVEIRB. More explanation is
provided in our Staff Report No. 2 dated Sept. 28, 1999.
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Your thoughts and comments always welcome.
Regards
George Govier
Executive Director
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Dear Madame:
Land USe Permit NI 099P0079
Pipeline operation and Maintenance
BlacKwater River to Alberta Border
Enclosed is your copy of Land use Permit N1999P0079 authorizing your project as
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described in your application dated August13, 1999.
Please ensure that you adhere to the operating conditions annexed to your
permit Am, conditions or recommendations forwarded to you by other
departments or agencies are not part of this approval and do not form jaft of
Lana use Permit N1999P0079.
aecause tnis operation is an unchanged continuation of an operation previously
screened pursuant to the Canadian En vironmental Assessment Act, no
preliminary screening has been conducted pursuant to the Mackenzie Valley
Resource Management Act.
should you have any questions or concerns reQarding your permit please contact
our Resource Management Officer, M. Kent Kalvorson at 867 695-2626.
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I am enclosing a copy of a letter I have received from Mr. LoWe Azzolini of the Mackenzie
Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, MVEIRB regarding the preliminary screening
process for the application relating to the Blackwater River/Alberta Border portion.
I intend to confirm to the MVEIRB that in fact this operation has been screened previously, and
in fact the permit is for an on-going activity, essentially unchanged for its previous scope or
activities. Therefore, I will not be completing a preliminary screening of this application. It may
still be useful to exchange the results of our consultation, reviews, and draft permits, to strive for
similar, but not necessarily identical permits, if possible. To that end, I will be forwarding any
comments I receive to your office for consideration.
Yours truly,
Edward R, Homby//
Land Use AdminI’tator
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Preliminary Screening Notification fQr Operation and Maintenance of Pipeline from
Blackiyater River to the Alberta Border
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board was notified on August 20, 1999 that
DIAND was starting a prelizninaiy screening of the proposed Land Use Permit. Ifthis is a renewal of an
existin& Land Use Permit with a comparable scope of development then the development is exempt from
preliminary screening as per 1b of Schedule 1, Section 2 Exempe Developments not situated in National
Parks. National Park Reserves or National Historic Sizes. If the development is not exempt, please submit
your competed preliminaxy screening report with an accompanying reasons for decision,
Sincerely,
Lotile Azzolini
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Staff Report
Division: Land Program
Report No.: Progress Report No. 2
Date Prepared: September 28, 1999
File No.: S99P-009
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Meeting Date: October 7, 1999
Subject: Type A Land Use Permit Application
Pipeline Operation & Maintenance Norman Welts to Blackwater River, NT
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1. Purpose/Report Summary
To bring the Board up-to-date on the progress of a Type A Land Use Permit Application
by Enbridge Pipelines NW Inc. for pipeline operation and maintenance from Norman
Wells Km. 0 to the Blackwater River Km. 225.
2. Background
On August18, 1999 the SARTU Land & Water Board SLWB received a Land Use
Permit application from Enbridge Pipelines NW Inc. for pipeline operation and
maintenance from Norman Wells Km. 0 to the Btackwater River Km. 225.
see Drawings Norman Welts to Zama Pipeline, Operation and Maintenance, Off
Right-of-Way Activities, Norman Wells to Blackwater River Sheets 1-17
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The application describes pipeline operation and maintenance activities both within and
"ow the right-of-way. It is understood that the application is only for "off" right-of-way
land use activities, since work carried out within the pipeline right-of-way property and/or
facility sites is performed in accordance with other agreements currently In place. The
activities that will be performed and areas off the right-of-way that are expected to be
used are the same as those covered in the existing Land Use Permit N98P631.
Enbridge Pipelines NW Inc. owns and operates the Norman Wells-Zama pipeline. The
20m. right-of-way, described in Survey Plan #69975 is held by Enbridge Pipelines NW
under the terms of an Agreement Norman Wells Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement with
DIAND, and with the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for his lands at Norman
Wells and Fort Simpson. The Norman Wells, Wrigley, and Mackenzie Highway Pump
Stations are under title to Her Majesty and leased to Enbridge NW. The facility sites
along the right-of-way are under lease from DIAND. Remote Maintenance Base Leases
at Kilometre Post KP 160, KP 447, and KP 731.
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The pipeline extends from Norman Wells, NWT adjacent to the Imperial Oil Resources
Ltd. Central Process Facility and proceeds in a southerly direction on the east side of
the Mackenzie River to Tulita, for a distance of approximately 79 Km. This section of
pipeline route varies between 1.5 to 10 Km. east of the river. From Tulita to Wrigley the
pipeline proceeds on the east side of the river to the highway for about 125 Km. South of
Wrigley, the pipeline proceeds southeasterly along the shore of the river to a point south
of Fort Simpson where it crosses the Mackenzie River. From there it proceeds in a
southerly direction across the NWT/Alberta border to Zama, Alberta.
Some of the key attributes of the pipeline operating and maintenance systems will better
assist to understand the need for a Land Use Permit. This is a 323,9 mm. 12.7 inch
outside diameter pipeline contained within a 20 tn. right-of-way for a distance of
approximately 752 Km. within the NWT. A pump station, control centre, and
administration office ecjst in Norman Wells. Within the Sahtu region there is a
maintenance base at KP 160 Little Smith Creek. During the day shift the pipeline is
operated from a computerized control room in Norman Wells. At night the pipeline is
operated from a control centre in Edmonton.
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Visual inspections of the pipeline right-of-way are conducted weekly using helicopter
aircraft. Aerial inspections are used to observe any abnormal conditions along the rightof-way which could require ftirther ground inspection. These conditions may include
such items as visible crude oil, crude oil vapours, withering vegetation, excavation work
on or approaching the right-of-way by others, and erosion, thaw settlement, and slope
instability.
Mainline valves are inspected every 6 months or less to ensure the hydraulic systems
are functioning properly. All remote operating valve facilities, including thermal electric
generator units, hydraulic valve actuators and mainline gate valves are inspected and
maintained on a regular basis. Propane tanks, used to provide power for the operation of
remote vaRies are resupplied with fuel as required. Each pump station and maintenance
building is resupplied with diesel fuel, aircraft fuel and other material as required.
To monitor any movement of the pipeline associated with settlement, an inertial
geometry tool GEOPIG is used yearly to measure movement, ovalties, dents, and
other anomalies in the pipeline. Analysis of these data has shown that little pipe
movement has occurred within the Sahtu region. Hydrological surveys of the Great Bear
River and Mackenzie River crossings are conducted every 5 years to ensure the pipeline
has maintained adequate coverage.
Depending on the type and scope of maintenance activity to be undertaken, temporary
campsites may be required. The campsite locations indicated on the maps sheets 1-17
are included in this Land Use Permit application and were used during pipeline
construction. No facilities are currently present at these sites.
Enbridge NV has staff headquartered at Norman Walls and Fort Simpson. All are
directly involved with operations and maintenance work on the pipeline. There are 3
administrative personnel and 17 maintenance staff. The Manager of the Norman Wells
pipeline is located in Edmonton and commutes to Norman Wells, Fort Simpson, Wrigley,
and Yellowknife on a regular basis.
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A Type A Permit is required for the the use of vehicles, the use of earth-moving
equipment, the establishment of a fuel storage facility, and for erosion control1
preparation of lines, trails, or rights-of-way. The total area of proposed land use activity
off right-of-way is calculated to be 82.1 hectares.
The applicant was notified by fax on August 27, 1999 that the application was "deemed
complete". On August 31,1999 the application was sent to 24 referral agencies
requesting that they complete their reviews by September 24, 1999.
In a telecon on September 15, 1999 with Paula Di lorlo, Associate Environmental
Engineer, Eribridge Pipelines Inc., she agreed to send copies of the Norman Wells
Pipeline Agreement and the Lease for KP 160 They have not yet arrived in our office.
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Responses have been received from 8 of 24 agencies on the referral list:
Four of the eight agencies responding had no comments or concerns.
Three government agencies had comments
One local agency expressed a concern
The permit application does not require a Preliminary Screening under the terms of the
Exemption Regulations1 .2b Schedule 1.
2.1 Attachments
Land Use Permit Application S99P-009, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., August 6, 1999
Drawings Norman Wells to Zama Pipeline, Operation and Maintenance, Off Right-ofWay Activities, Norman Wells to Blackwater River Sheets 1- 17
Fax letter to Greg Mime, Enbridge Pipelines NW Inc., August 27, 1999
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3. Comments
Assuming timely co-operation from other contributors, it will be possible to complete
Preliminary Screening, respond to enquiries from referral agencies, prepare a draft
‘Terms and Conditions", and seek the Board’s approval to issue the Land Use Permit by
the end of the 42 day period which will be on October 8, 1999.
3.1 Consultations
In support of the application, a public notification initiative was undertaken by Enbridge
NW in April, 1999 to inform communities, bands, corporations, and regulatory bodies
that the existing Land Use Permit would expire in October, and that an application to
renew the Permit would be made.
Consultations by the applicant regarding the proposed pipeline operation and
maintenance activities have included;
April 28, 1999
Tulita Band
April 28, 1999
Ernie McDonald Land Corporation
Sahtu Land and Water Board
April29, 1999
Fort Good Hope Band
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A presentation of Enbridge NW’s Environmental Management System was delivered to
each organization. It covered Enbridge’s environmental mission and policy, emergency
response procedures, waste management plan, as welt as details regarding
environmental due diligence in operation and maintenance of the pipeline.
During the public involvement process concerns that were raised were recorded and
addressed at the meetings. The following concerns and mitigative measures are notable;
training of band members in emergency response. Enbridge NW committed to hiring
2 individuals from the communities directly adjacent to the specific location of the
Emergency Response Exercises. Those individuals will work with Enbridge NW
personnel and will attend and participate fully in the exercises.
hiring of aboriginal people for full-time employment Enbridge NW explained that
the operations and support staff have been downsized. The company practices
"northern preferenc&’ during the recruitment and selection process for new
employees who are qualified candidates. Enbridge NW employs Summer students
and has in the past recruited temporary positions.
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3.2 Potential Environmental and Resource Imoacts
The majority of maintenance work associated with the pipeline will occur on existing
right-of-way and station property. Off right-of-way roads, campsites, and quarries may be
required to perform this work. Enbridge NW has established comprehensive
environmental protection procedures to assist personnel in minimizing adverse effects
on the environment. These are documented in several manuals including;
"Environmental Guidelines for Pipeline and Facility Construction"
"Waste Management Plane
"Enbridge NW Emergency Response Plan5’
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Potential adverse environmental concerns from pipeline maintenance and operation
include disturbance to nesting raptors, degradation of permafrost, sedimentation of
watercourses, as well as the handling and disposal of waste.
Water
* deleterious material deposited or leached into water bodies from vehicle
crossings
* potential impacts on fish habitat if water quality is altered
* potential for contamination from sewage and greywater campsite waste
* potential fuel spill
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potential for fuel spill /leakage contamination
potential contamination from sewage and garbage
potential hazardous materials spill
potential for disturbance to permafrost if activity takes place too late in season
potential erosion of stream/river banks during vehicle crossings
potential erosion resulting from run-off at cleared areas
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Vegetation
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potential loss of vegetative cover due to vehicular traffic
potential loss of vegetative cover due to clearing activities
potential obstruction to trails and/or drainage courses from cleared vegetation
Wildlife
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potential disruption during migration if work is too early or late in season
potential disturbance to wildlife due to noise
potential for disturbance to fish and/or habitat
Traditional Use
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possible conflict with hunting, fishing, trapping
potential disruption of archaeological sites I sacred sites
potential conflict with local cabin owners
3,3 Mftiaaffon Measures/Restoration Plans
Mitigation measures are summarized under the following headings.
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deleterious material accidentally put in water will be prevented by storing
equipment and fuel at least 100 metres from any watercourse
maintain a sewage pit set-back distance of at least 100 metres from any
watercourse.
Fuel Spill Contingency Plan in place
regulatory agencies will be notified if vehicle water crossing is to occur
vehicles and machinery used to ford streams will be free of fuel, oil, leaks,
lubricants, or sediments prior to crossing
ice bridges shall be constructed only from ice and snow consisting of a minimum
of 1.3 m. deck of compacted snow to prevent full-depth freezing.
all ice bridges shall be completely removed upon completion of maintenance
activities
vehicle crossings will be attempted at right angles to the channel where possible
to reduce contact with the stream and banks and decrease the likelihood of
erosion
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Fuel Spill Contingency Plan in place
any areas that are scoured or rutted by machines will be appropriately repaired
and vegetated as required
all areas will be restored and stabilized immediately following any maintenance
activity
prior to sump excavation, mineral and organic topsoil will be stripped and piled
separately fnm subsurface material
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upon abandonment, stockpiled material shall be replaced in the original
sequence to provide a minimum cover depth of I m of compacted fill over the
waste
any debris, including sandbags, shall be removed from the right of way and
adjacent lands once reclamation activities are complete
all wood-chip insulated slopes wil be maintained and monitored for breakage or
deterioration
wood chip cribs will be maintained to avoid migration of chips off slopes
travel will be restricted until the frost has penetrated to a depth of 15cm.
only tracked vehicles or those with low ground pressure will be used to minimize
vegetative damage
mushroom shoes will also be used as required
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will monitor areas that have been travelled by vehicles to ensure vegetation is
present
clearing activities will not commence until all necessary permits and approvals
have been obtained
any obstruction to natural drainage caused by clearing and the disposal of debris
and spoil shall be removed
excess spoil material will not be deposited in push piles on the pipeline right of
way nor will spoil material be located within loom of a nearby watercourse or
below the high water marks of streams
clearing shall be restricted to the minimum width required to facilitate the work
impact of clearing activities will be minimized to preserve the surface organic mat
in areas with thaw-sensitive or erodible soils
trees will be cut off as close to ground level as practicable
when possible, stumps and roots shall be left in the ground to maintain soil
cohesion
trees and shrubs shall be felled into the area within the clearing boundary and
away from watercourses
clearing debris will be spread over the cleared area and compacted using heavy
equipment
at borrow sites, spoil sites, and access roads, cleared debris will be stored in
windrows and spread over the site following application of seed and fertilizer
excess spoil will be disposed of in locations adjacent to the right-of-way, or off
the right-of-way as authorized by permit, and will not obstruct natural drainage
debris shall not be burned during summer months unless authorized by a burning
permit obtained from the GNWT Forest Fire Officer
burning operations shall be attended by at least two Enbridge employees or
contractors equipped with appropriate fire control equipment
burn piles shall be monitored after they are extinguished to ensure there is no
smoldering debris or spot fires
mitigative measures for forest fires outlined in the EnbridgeNW Emergency
Response plan will be implemented
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Wildlife
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maintenance actMties wilt occur outside the April15 to September 15 sensitive
time period, unless otherwise approved by regulatory authorities
Representatives of RWED will be contacted regarding any raptor observations
when conducting weekly reconnaissance, helicopter only flies the pipeline
corridor and will not circle hover or perform multiple passes unless absolutely
necessary
helicopter maintains a minimum altitude of 300 feet above ground level to avoid
disturbing nesting areas and sensitive waterfowl
Traditional Use
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consultation with local communities will ensure minimal disturbance to traditional
land use activities
obstructions to trails used by hunters or trappers, caused by clearing activities,
shall be removed
if any work is proposed in proximity to known archaeological sites, the sites shall
be clearly flagged prior to the initiation of earthwork and the site shalt not be
disturbed
if any new archaeological sites are discovered, appropriate government
authorities will be immediately contacted and all work will cease until permission
is granted to continue work
access to any worksite will be restricted to existing roads, EnbridgeN right-ofway and approved shooflies
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the following hazardous substances are stored at remote maintenance bases
and pump stations: methyl hydrate, kerosene, lubricating oil and hydraulic fluids,
acetylene, diesel fuel, varsol, gasoline, ethylene glycol antifreeze, methanol, jet
fuel
Propane and liquifled propane is stored in 6000 litre tanks and is located
adjacent to the remote valve sites on the right of way
$.4 Traditional Environmental Knowledqe
The pipeline route underwent a series of Environmental and Socio-Economic
Assessments as part of the application to the National Energy Board for pipeline
construction. "Norman Wells Pipeline Project Environmental Impact Statement" May,
1980 These assessments included detailed information on archaeological sites, and
wildlife.
Archaeological sites located in close proximity to the pipeline are marked on the maps
provided. sheets 1-17 In the event that a new archaeological site is encountered during
maintenance activities, all work would cease and the appropriate regulatory agencies
would be notified.
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At least 175 bird species have been identified in the vicinity of the pipeline. Of these, 17
raptor species are reported in the area of the pipeline and their habitat are indicted on
the maps provided. sheets 1-17
Approximately 39 species of mammals are known to occur along the pipeline right-ofway. They include caribou, moose, beaver, bears, lynx, mink, and muskrat. In the Sahtu
region moose are common, and prime beaver and muskrat habitat is also present.
Grizzly bears are rare, however black bears may be expected.
The company has contacted GNWTJRWED and the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board
SRRB to determine if they have any wildlife concerns associated with the pipeline
operation within the Sahtu area. No issues or concerns were identified.
People of the Mackenzie Valley depend heavily upon game, furbearers, and fish for their
survival and livelihood. Major hunting and trapping areas are along the major rivers and
their tributaries closest to the communities. The pipeline right-of-way is commonly used
for hunting and trapping since wildlife use the right-of-way as a travel corridor.
Enbridge NW recognizes that traplines and cabins exist in areas off the right-of-way. If
maintenance actMties are scheduled to occur in the vicinity of traplines and cabins, the
company would notify the trapper and trapper associations in the vicinity of the work
area at least 5 days prior to the commencement of work
From land ownership information presented in Attachment 3- Work Data Sheet of the
apphcaton, it is clear that a significant area for off right-of-way activities is owned by
Sahtu Dene and Metis, as surface rights were transferred as part of the Land Claim
Agreement. Presumably the land is held in the name of the Tulita District Land
Corporation.
Local businesses will be used where possible to provide goods and services required to
operate and maintain the pipeline.
3.5 Preliminary Screening
Section 1241 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act requires the SAHTU
Land & Water Board to undertake a Preliminary Screening of any proposed development
prior to the issuance of a licence, permit, or authorization.
Ed Homby, Land Use Administrator, South Mackenzie District, DIAND, in a letter of
August 18, 1999 notified tfle SLwB that he was commencing a Preliminary Screening on
a Land Use Permit application by Enbridge NW for operation and maintenance of the
pipeline from the Blackwater River to the Alberta border. This Preliminary Screening
would be sent to the MVEIRB on or before September 23, 1999. He suggested that
since our permit applications serve the maintenance of the same pipeline, it might be
useful to collaborate on screening information and development of permit conditions.
In a fax letter received on September21 1999, Ed Homby informed us that he had
received a letter attached from Luciano Azzolini, MVEIRB stating that under the
Exemption Regulations 2b Schedule 1. Preliminary Screening is not necessary for the
operation of a pipeline from Blackwater River to the Alberta border since the Enbildge
NW permit application is a renewal that was previously screened under the Canadian
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Environmental Assessment Act CEAA,. This was confirmed in a telecon with Luciano
Azzolini, MVEIRB on September 24, 1999.
It is recommended that the SLWB allow this permit application to proceed with no
Preliminary Screening under the Exemption Regulation cited above.
DIAND, South Mackenzie District, in a fax of September 28,1999 forwarded to us a copy
of the Land Use Permit N1999P0079 for Pipeline operation and maintenance issued to
Enbridge on August 13, 1 999,The Terms and Conditions of the Permit are attached.
3.6 Conformity with Land Use Plan
A request was sent to The Sahtu Land Use Planning Board to confirm that the proposed
land use conforms with the applicable land use plan. A fax was received on September
17,1999 stating that there is no applicable land use plan for the area affected by the
application and that the SLWB has therefore met its referral obligations under the
MVRMA.
3.7 Attathments
Site Plan, Tulita Water Supply Improvements Draft Pre-design Brief, Reid Crowther
Engineering, dated July 1998
Letter from Ed Homby, Land Use Administrator, South Mackenzie District, DIAND dated
August 187 1999
Fax from Ed Hornby, South Mackenzie District, DIAND dated September 21,1999
Fax from Ed Homby, DIAND, South Mackenzie District, dated September 28, 1999
Fax from Sahtu Land Use Planning Board, Fort Good Hope, dated September17, 1999
4. Other Agency Comments
Responses have been received from 8 of 24 agencies on the referral list:
Four of the eight agencies responding had no comments or concerns.
Three government agencies had comments
One local agency expressed a concern
Karen Ditz, Area Habitat Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans DFO in a fax
of September 11, 1999 notified us that the project was not likely to result in the harmful
alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat pursuant to the Fisheries Act. This
determination was based on Enbridge’s previous submissions of environmental
protection procedures containing the following documents; "Environmental Guidelines for
Pipeline and Facility Construction", "Waste Management Plan" and "Enbridge NW
Emergency Response Plan"
A Letter of Advice from DFO was sent to the applicant outlining mitigation measures
designed to enforce recommendations in relation to fish and fish habitat. These
measures included:
-all machinery fording streams must be free of fuel and oil leaks and cleaned of all
lubricants and sediments prior to crossing
-streams should be crossed at iight angles where allowable to minimize potential erosion
problems and in areas of least desirable in-stream habitat, Where areas are scourea
and/or rutted by machinery, appropriate repairs and revegetation should occur.
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-any fording or instream activities should not take place during spring or fall fish
spawning periods
-ice bridges should not interfere with winter flows in any streams and only ice or snow
may be used to construct a temporary crossing unless authorized by a Fishery Officer!
Ice thickness and strength must be measured to ensure load bearing capacity for vehicle
crossing.
-all slash and debris from ROW maintenance activities must be deposited above the
high water mark so it doesn’t enter the water
-any locally sourced water for camp use or otherwise and any instream activities other
than fording or winter road crossings is subject to further review by GPO
-all sumps, wastes,sewage contaminants and fuel caches be located a minimum of 30
metres from the normal high water mark of any water body and be sufficiently bermed or
otherwise contained to prevent These substances from entering the water body
-all spills of oil, fuel or other deleterious materials shall be reported immediately to the 24
Hour Spill Line at 867 920-8130
Luciano Azzolini, Environmental Assessment Officer, Mackenzie Valley Environmental
Impact Review Board MVEIRB, Vellowknife in a fax of September 20, 19991 informed
us that they were in receipt of a Preliminary Screening notification for the pipeline
maintenance proposal.
Dan Carmichael, Senior Lands Officer, Municipal and Community AffairsMACA, Inuvik,
in an e-mail of September 21, 1999 stated that they have no comments or concerns,
Wade Romanko, in a fax of September 22, 1999, Aquatic Environmental Office,
Environmental Protection Branch EPB, Environment Canada, Yellowknife supplied the
following comments and recommendations;
-no chemicals, fuel or wastes associated with the project must enter the fish-bearing
waters. All surnps, wastes and fuel caches be located a minimum of thirty30metres
from the normal high water mark of any water body.
-all mitigated measures within the land use applicationtable 1 to minimize
environmental impacts be carried out
-EPB be notified of changes in the proposed or permitted activities
Shannon Pagotto, Assistant Head, Regulatory Approvals. Water Resources DMsion,
GlAND, Yellowknife in a letter of September20, 1999 confirmed that they have no
concerns, but reiterated DFO recommendations that all machinery be free ot fuel, oil and
sediments prior to stream crossing.
Frederick Andrew, President, Tulita Renewable Resources Council in a fax of
September 231 1999 expressed concern that contrary to mitigative measures stated by
Enbridge in their application, the drinking water intake for Tulita has not yet been moved
upstream of the pipeline nor has the issue been resolved.
According to the Enbiidge NW permit application, the location of the drinking water
intake for Tulita was previously located downstream from the pipeline but it has since
been moved upstream and the issue resolved Detailed permit application -Attachment
1,Table 1, Page 2.
The lastest con-espondence we have on file includes the Tulita Water Supply
Improvements Draft Pre-design Brief to the NW Water Board dated July, 1998 from
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Reid Crowther Engineering Site Plan attached This draft plan is for the construction of
a new water intake facility.
The NWT Water Board received an application for an amendment to Water Licence
N3L3-1112 for Improvements to the Water Intake for the Hamlet of Tulita. The Water
Licence expires April 30, 2005. There is no indication that this amendment has been
approved or completed.
4.1 Attachments
Fax from Karen Ditz, Area Habitat Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans DFO
dated September11, 1999
Fax from Luciano Azzolini, Environmental Assessment Officer, Mackenzie Valley
Environmental Impact Review Board MVEIRB, Yellowknife dated September 20, 1999
E-mail from Dan Carmichael, Senior Lands Officer, Municipal and Community
AffairsMACA, lnuvik, dated September21, 1999
Fax from Wade Romanko, Aquatic Environmental Office, Environmental Protection
Branch EPB, Environment Canada, Yellowknife dated September 22, 1999
Letter from Shannon Pagotto, Assistant Head, Regulatory Approvals, Water Resources
Division, DIAND, ‘Yellowknife dated September 20, 1999
Fax from Frederick Andrew. President Tulita Renewable Resources Council dated
September 23, 1999
5.
Conclusion
Sufficient information has been provided to consider this permit application for approval.
6.
Recommendation
Since this is a permit renewal that has already undergone Preliminary Screening under
CEAA, it is recommended that the SLWB approve this permit with Terms and
Conditions.
1.
Reference Material Attached
7.1
Site Plan, Tulita water supply improvements draft pre-design brief, Reid Crowther
Engineering, dated July 1998
Letter from Ed Homby, Land Use Administrator. South Mackenzie District,
DIAND dated August 18, 1999
Faxfram Ed Homby, South Mackenzie District DIAND dated September
21,1999
Fax from Ed Hornby, DIAND, South Mackenzie District, dated September 27,
1999
Fax from Sahtu Land Use Planning Board, Fort Good Hope, dated September
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Fax from Karen Die, Area Habitat Biologist, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
DFO dated September 11, 1999
Fax from Luciano Azzolini, Environmental Assessment Officer, Mackenzie Valley
EnvironmGntoI Impact Review Qard MVlR, Yellowknife dated September
20, 1999
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E-mail from Dan Carmichael, Senior Lands Officer, Municipal and Community
AffairsMACA, Inuvik, dated September 21, 1999
Fax from Wade Romanko, Aquatic Environmental Office, Environmental
Protection ranch EPB, Environment Canada, Yellowknife dated September
22, 1999
Letter from Shannon Pagotto, Assistant Head, Regulatory Approvals, Water
Resources Division, DIAND, Yellowknife dated September 20, 1999
Fax from Frederick Andrew, President, Tuflta Renewable Resources Council
dated September 23, 1999
Reasons for Decision Land Use Permit Approval 599P-009
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Candace Ballard
Land/Resource Geographer
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