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Construction Environmental Management Plan
Vancouver Harbour Response Base
2800 Commissioner Street, Vancouver, BC
Revision 1 Prepared for: Western Canada Marine Response Corporation 201 Kensington Avenue Burnaby, BC V5B 4B2 Prepared by: Hemmera Envirochem Inc. 18
th Floor, 4730 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6 File: 1912-001.01 September 2016
Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
18th
Floor, 4730 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6
T: 604.669.0424
F: 604.669.0430
hemmera.com
September 30, 2016 File: 1912-001.01 Western Canada Marine Response Corporation 201 Kensington Ave. Burnaby, BC V5B 4B2
Attn: Jody Addah – Project Manager
Dear Jody,
Re: Construction Environmental Management Plan, 2800 Commissioner Street (Vancouver Harbour) Response Base
Hemmera Envirochem Inc. (Hemmera) is pleased to provide you with this final draft Construction
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for WCMRC’s proposed spill response base at 2800
Commissioner Street in Vancouver. The CEMP has been prepared to the best of the Hemmera’s
knowledge at the time of writing. The CEMP will be revised in accordance with permit conditions and to
address refinements in construction methods and as such, should be treated as a living document.
We have appreciated the opportunity to work with you on this project and trust that this report meets your
requirements. Please feel free to contact the undersigned by phone or email regarding any questions or
further information that you may require.
Regards, Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
Kimberly Milligan Robin Taylor, EP Environmental Coordinator Senior Environmental Assessment Manager 604.669.0424 (181) 604.669.0424 (289) [email protected] [email protected] Cc: Matt Mylemans, WCMRC Paul Hoo, Moffatt & Nichol
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hemmera was retained by Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) to prepare a
Construction Environmental Management Plan (the “CEMP”) for the property located on 2800
Commissioner Street in Vancouver, BC (the “Site”). WCMRC is proposing to develop the Vancouver
Harbour Response Base (the “Project”), a new spill response base facility. The Site originally housed the
old Prince Rupert Fisherman’s Cooperative, which included a building and a wharf. The building was
subsequently demolished leaving the pile-supported reinforced concrete wharf deck. The site is federally
owned and under Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) jurisdiction. Hemmera understands that
WCMRC’s new facility will serve as a hub location for Vancouver Harbour spill response. Key features of
the proposed facility include two modular office buildings, parking for 20 vehicles, floats to accommodate
vessels, gangway access to floats, and ramp access.
The CEMP is required as part of a permit application with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) to
support the Project’s Construction permit. The CEMP provides mitigation to address potential adverse
effects of construction-related activities (e.g., dust, noise, spills) on environmental resources or the
surrounding community. The CEMP is based on the current environmental conditions of the Site,
common environmental construction techniques, the nature of the Project, and assessments completed
on the Site to date. If and when new information or changes to the Project occur, the CEMP will be
updated accordingly to reflect those changes. The CEMP addresses scope as outlined in the
detailed design (Moffatt and Nichol 2016) and the VFPA submission checklist provided for the Project
May 19 2016.
The CEMP has been prepared in accordance with the PER submission checklist and VFPA guidance on
CEMP requirements. The intent of the CEMP is to provide measures that will mitigate or avoid potential
construction-related effects environmental resources and/or the surrounding community. Best practices
proposed in the CEMP are based on current environmental conditions of the Site, common environmental
construction techniques, the nature of the Project, and assessments completed on the Site to date. The
CEMP will be updated periodically and documented in the Revision Log (below).
During construction and intrusive soil work on-site, the Contractor will ensure that the environmental
protection objectives outlined in the CEMP are complied with by all on-site employees, subcontractors,
and visitors. A copy of the CEMP will be included in the request for proposals for construction services.
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REVISION LOG
Construction Environmental Management Plan - Vancouver Harbour Response Base
Name and version Revision # Date issued Editor / Reviewer Comments
DRAFT A June 29, 2016 Robin Taylor For client review
FINAL DRAFT B July 13, 2016 Robin Taylor For VFPA review
REVISED FINAL DRAFT 1 Sept 30, 2016 Robin Taylor For VFPA review
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................... I
REVISION LOG ............................................................................................................................................ II
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 3
2.1 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 LOCATION ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 4
2.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................. 5
2.5 SITE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 5
2.5.1 Site History ............................................................................................................. 5
2.5.2 Condition Assessment ........................................................................................... 5
2.5.3 Present and Future Land Use ................................................................................ 5
2.5.4 Surrounding Land Use ........................................................................................... 6
2.5.5 Site Geology and Hydrogeology ............................................................................ 6
2.5.6 Weather and Climate ............................................................................................. 6
2.5.7 Site Contamination ................................................................................................. 7
3.0 CONTACTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................... 8
3.1 PROJECT PARTICIPANTS ........................................................................................................ 8
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................... 8
3.3 APPLICANT/CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................... 9
4.0 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ..................................................................................................... 10
4.1 LEGISLATION ....................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 GUIDELINES ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.0 PROJECT EFFECTS ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.0 PROJECT MITIGATION MEASURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS .................. 14
6.1 GENERAL PRACTICES .......................................................................................................... 14
6.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 14
6.3 SITE ACCESS, MOBILIZATION AND LAYDOWN AREAS ............................................................. 15
6.4 AIR QUALITY AND NOISE CONTROL ...................................................................................... 15
6.5 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................... 16
6.6 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ...................................................................................... 16
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6.7 CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................. 18
6.8 VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................... 18
6.8.1 Terrestrial Resources ........................................................................................... 19
6.8.2 Aquatic Resources ............................................................................................... 20
6.9 CONCRETE WORKS AND GROUTING ..................................................................................... 21
6.10 MARINE WORKS .................................................................................................................. 21
6.11 ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................... 22
6.12 SENSITIVE HABITAT FEATURES AND SPECIES ........................................................................ 22
7.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE ........................................................................................................... 23
7.1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION ............................................................................................. 23
7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY PLAN .................................................................................... 24
7.3 SPILL RESPONSE PLAN ........................................................................................................ 25
8.0 FUEL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................................ 27
9.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 28
10.0 CLOSURE ...................................................................................................................................... 29
11.0 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................... 30
List of Tables
Table 1 Land Title Information ......................................................................................................... 4
Table 2 Climate Summary ................................................................................................................ 6
Table 3 Summary of Phase I and Phase II ESA Findings ............................................................... 7
Table 4 Key Project Participants ...................................................................................................... 8
Table 5 Provincial and Federal Approvals and Approximate Timelines ........................................ 12
Table 6 Pathway of Effects for Project-related Activities ............................................................... 13
Table 7 Emergency Contacts ......................................................................................................... 23
Table 8 Spill Reporting Matrix ........................................................................................................ 26
List of Appendices
Appendix A Chance Find Procedure
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Hemmera has been retained by Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) to prepare a
Construction Environmental Management Plan (the “CEMP”) for the property located on 2800
Commissioner Street in Vancouver, BC (the “Site”) in accordance with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s
(VFPA) Application Submission Requirements. Figure 1 shows the site plan for the Vancouver Harbour
Response Base (the “Project”), a new spill response base facility to be constructed and operated by
WCMRC. The site is federal land owned by VFPA. Hemmera understands that the new facility will serve
as a hub location for Vancouver Harbour spill response. Key features of the proposed facility include two
modular office buildings, parking for 20 vehicles, ramp access, gangway access to floats, and floats to
accommodate vessels, (Moffatt & Nichol, 2016).
The intent of the CEMP is to provide measures that will mitigate or avoid potential construction-related
effects to environmental resources and/or the surrounding community. Best practices proposed in the
CEMP are based on current environmental conditions of the Site, common environmental construction
techniques, Project scope, and assessments completed on the Site to date. Updates to the CEMP will be
reflected in the Revision Log.
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2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION
2.1 BACKGROUND
To prepare this CEMP, key design documents reviewed by Hemmera included:
Moffatt & Nichol, 2016. Class A Estimate memo
exp Services Inc, 2015a. Geotechnical Recommendations Report (attached to M&N report
noted above)
Golder Associates, 2015. Archaeological Monitoring Report (attached to M&N report noted
above)
SNC Lavalin Environment, 2011. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) (attached to
M&N report noted above).
exp Services, Inc., 2015b. Limited Phase II ESA.
Moffatt & Nichol, 2016. Drawings Issued for Client Review, July 11 2016.
These reports are summarized below. Moffatt & Nichol have prepared a 90% design and Class A cost
estimate for the Project, including plans for marine and upland Project layouts and design criteria.
Investigative work performed for the Project by exp, Golder and SNC Lavalin is described in the
attachments to the memorandum.
Geotechnical investigations were completed in October 2015 by exp. Four test holes were drilled in the
upland portion of the Site, which will serve as piezometers to monitor water depth. The report provides
design recommendations for the pavement structures and the piles supporting the floating facility and
walkways (exp Services, Inc., 2015b).
Golder conducted archaeological monitoring during geotechnical investigations performed by exp. In
addition, a preliminary field reconnaissance and foot traverses of the Site were conducted. No
archaeological deposits were identified and the overall likelihood of the Project encountering any
archaeological deposits was determined to be low. No further archaeological investigations were
recommended (Golder Associates, 2015).
SNC Lavalin completed a Phase I ESA for the Site in February 2011. The study identified the potential for
soil and groundwater contamination on the Site. Exp conducted a Limited Phase II ESA in November
2015 to confirm the presence or absence of potential contaminants of concern (PCoCs) identified in the
Phase I ESA. Further detail on these studies can be found in Section 2.5.7 Site Contamination.
2.2 LOCATION
The Site is located at 2800 Commissioner Street, in the City of Vancouver, BC. Land title and Site
information is provided below in Table 1.
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Table 1 Land Title Information1
Civic Address 2800 Commissioner Street, Vancouver, BC
PID 008-576-238
Legal Description Portion of Lot 1 – Block U DL 1216 Group 1, Town of Hastings, Plan BCP 21455. PRFC is associated with water lease.
Registered Land Owner Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Area Approximately 16,019 m2 (1.6 hectares)
Zoning Port Terminal
2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The new spill response base facility at 2800 Commissioner Street will be the main WCMRC office for the
Lower Mainland and will:
House corporate and administrative staff for all WCMRC response bases;
Provide central dispatch for satellite offices;
Provide equipment storage for 36-hour response;
Be the central location for equipment repairs; and,
Be the incident command post and training center for Lower Mainland.
The existing pile-supported reinforced concrete wharf will be retained but no buildings will be situated on
the wharf. Construction of the Project will include the following activities (Moffatt & Nichol, 2016):
Asphalt re-surfacing of existing concrete wharf (approximate footprint area of 1,980 m2);
Repairs of concrete abutment beam;
Installation of:
▫ Timber bull rails around the perimeter of the existing wharf;
▫ Modular steel clad office building (60 ft x 14 ft) (18 m x 4 m);
▫ Modular steel clad washroom building (60 ft x 14 ft) (18 m x 4 m);
▫ Aluminum gangway and piled steel support platform (2.4m x 24m);
▫ Concrete landing float (3.0m x 116m);
▫ Steel-piled dolphins to moor and berth barges;
▫ Sewage pump on float;
▫ In-ground sewage lift station;
▫ Water supply to buildings and floats;
1 From SNC Lavalin (2011)
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▫ Lock block retaining wall along existing wharf to retain fill for parking area and provide ramp
access to the existing wharf;
▫ New riprap shore protection along the foreshore;
▫ New pavement and storm water drainage for the parking area;
▫ Electrical utilities for the floats and modular buildings, and lighting for the upland area, wharf
and float; and,
▫ Coordination with utility providers (e.g., for installation of BC Hydro substation).
2.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The Project is expected to commence construction in Q1 2017 and will be completed in Q4 2017.
2.5 SITE DESCRIPTION
2.5.1 Site History
A fish-packing plant was previously located on the site, comprised of a large processing plant on a
reinforced concrete dock extending over the water. The plant was constructed in 1964, and demolished
prior to 1990, leaving only the concrete wharf, which is supported on concrete piles (Moffatt & Nichol,
2016).
2.5.2 Condition Assessment
Moffatt & Nichol (2016) conducted an above- and below-water condition assessment of the existing piles
and wharf deck in October 2014. The inspection determined that most of the 75 existing concrete piles
were in good condition and only two piles were observed to have cracks. The shore abutment showed
severe cracking in the seaward face along most of its length which will likely require extensive repairs or
replacement. Although the existing concrete piles appear to be in generally good condition, they would
likely not meet modern seismic requirements for current building codes for an occupied structure. As-built
information is not available for the concrete wharf, and so the magnitude of seismic event that the wharf
was originally designed to withstand is unknown. As a result, the existing pile and deck structure will be
used for access to the response vessels only rather than for accommodating building structures (Moffatt
& Nichol, 2016).
2.5.3 Present and Future Land Use
The Site is currently unoccupied, with the exception of intermittent vessel mooring along the existing
docks. The Site is currently zoned as Port Terminal as per the Port Metro Vancouver Land Use Plan (Port
Metro Vancouver, 2014) and future land use for the Site is likely to remain as Port Terminal.
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2.5.4 Surrounding Land Use
The Site is bounded by land and roadway under VFPA jurisdiction: a container facility to the west
(Columbia Containers), a vacant lot to the east, and by Commissioner Street to the south (SNC Lavalin
Environment, 2011).
2.5.5 Site Geology and Hydrogeology
According to the Geotechnical Recommendations Report (exp. Services, Inc., 2015b), the Site is
generally overlain by a layer of fill 3.7 to 4.5m thick, and underlain by layers of:
Soft to firm sandy silt 1.5m to 4.3m thick,
Firm to hard clayey silt 5.5m to 8.5m thick; and
Sandstone bedrock beginning at approximately 13.7m below ground level.
Offshore, sandstone bedrock surface is likely overlain by 7m to 10m of overburden/clayey silt. Actual
elevations of the top of the bedrock may vary by several metres and would have to be confirmed during
construction (exp. Services, Inc., 2015b).
The regional groundwater flow is expected to be from upslope Burrard Inlet (i.e. northerly). Based on
previous environmental and geotechnical investigations for the property immediately east of the Site,
shallow groundwater is expected to be present within all fill material. However, perched groundwater
zones and confining layers may be locally presented due to the heterogeneous nature of the fill. Given
the proximity to the Burrard Inlet shoreline immediately adjacent, groundwater levels are potentially tidally
influenced (SNC Lavalin Environment, 2011).
2.5.6 Weather and Climate
The Project is situated within the Pacific Maritime climate zone. The highest runoff occurs during the
winter months, and lowest runoff generally occurs in late August through September (Ecological
Framework of Canada, 2016). A summary of weather and climatic conditions for the area is provided in
Table 2.
Table 2 Climate Summary
Climate Zone Pacific Maritime Ecozone
Average Temperature Range 5oC to 20
oC
Average Total Annual Precipitation 1113 mm at YVR, 16km southwest of the Site
Weather Forecasts www.weather.gc.ca
www.theweathernetwork.com
Weather Phone (Environment Canada) 604.885.4100
Weather Notices (Environment Canada) www.weatheroffice.pyr.ec.gc.ca/e-products
(Environment Canada, 2016)
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2.5.7 Site Contamination
A Phase I ESA was completed for the Site by SNC Lavalin in February 2011 to provide a baseline for site
contamination. The study identified the potential for soil and groundwater contamination on the Site. A
summary of the findings is presented below in Table 3. Additional details related to other aspects of the
investigation may be found in the SNC Lavalin Phase I ESA report (2011).
A Limited Phase II ESA was conducted in November 2015 (exp. Services, Inc., 2015a) to determine the
presence or absence of potential contaminants of concern (PCOC) identified in the Phase I ESA. For two
of four locations investigated, the Phase II ESA identified lead and pH in soil greater than standards from
Canadian Council of Ministers (CCME) and/or BC Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) in. Groundwater
contamination, specifically one or more of PAHs, metals, and sulfate, was identified in all four monitoring
well locations. The source of this soil and groundwater contamination is likely a combination of historically
placed poor quality fill material and historical activities at the site (exp. Services, Inc., 2015a).
Table 3 Summary of Phase I and Phase II ESA Findings
APEC1
ID APEC
Sources of Potential
Contaminants of Concern
Regulated Analytical Parameters (Primary List)
Contaminants Identified in Phase II
Soil Groundwater Soil Groundwater
A
Fill of unknown origin, including construction debris (including gypsum), deposited on a number of occasions to reclaim the area. Also includes gypsum storage by former Westroc Industries Limited.
Fill quality, waste gypsum
LEPH, HEPH, PAH, metals
EPHW10-19, PAH, dissolved metal, sulphide (H2S), sulphate, pH
pH, lead
PAHs, metals, sulphate
B
Above ground storage tanks (ASTs) left on site possible containing ammonia residues
Ammonia N/A Ammonia N/A N/A
C ASTs left on site possibly containing fuel residues
Gasoline or heating oil
BETX, VPH, LEPH, HEPH, PAH
BETX, VPHw, VHW6-10, EPHW10-19, PAH
N/A N/A
D Possible PCB-containing oil-filled transformers
Transformers LEPH, HEPH, PCB
EPHW10-19 N/A N/A
1Area of Potential Concern
Sources: SNC Lavalin, 2011; exp. Services, Inc., 2015a
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3.0 CONTACTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
The following section describes key Project participants for the construction phase. Table 4 below lists
the key project participants.
Table 4 Key Project Participants
Name Role/Company Phone Number
Jody Addah Project Manager, WCMRC 604-293-3394
Matt Mylemans Project Permitting/WCMRC 604-293-2385
Robin Taylor Environmental Manager/ Hemmera 604-230-2133
TBD Site Foreman/Contractor TBD
TBD Environmental Monitor/Contractor TBD
Sarah Crowley VFPA 604-665-9558
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES
On-site environmental monitoring of the construction and soil works is carried out to assist in the Project
being implemented in an environmentally sound manner that complies with Project permit conditions. As
such, WCMRC will ensure that the Contractor employs a qualified Environmental Monitor (EM) for the
duration of the construction and intrusive soil work on-site. The frequency of visits will be dependent upon
the work tasks for each day, but an EM will be present for the following types of work:
any intrusive work (i.e. soil excavation or movement),
in-water works, installation,
inspection, and maintenance of any erosion and sediment control measures, and
at the start-up of new phases of work.
The EM will complete daily reports for each day while on-site, monthly summary reports, and upon
completion of the construction work on-site a final report will be compiled documenting the work
completed, any discharges from the Site (waste, spills, water, soil), as well as remedial actions taken to
rectify any issues on-site. The EM will have the authority to enact the CEMP, issue halt work orders and
will monitor compliance with the CEMP, the applicable regulatory framework, and any Best Management
Practices (BMP) expected at construction sites.
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Other tasks associated with the EM include, but are not limited to:
Monitoring compliance with the CEMP;
Participating in daily tailgate meetings and discussing relevant sections of the CEMP with the
work crew for that given day/task;
Communicating and coordinating with the Contractor for appropriate scheduling of on-site visits
based on work tasks planned for near and far future;
Exercising the ability to halt work if the tasks planned or being implemented have the potential to
cause negative impacts to the environment;
Monitoring the effectiveness of control and mitigation measures;
Communicating with the Contractor should there be any issues with their work schedule or
planned tasks that can be foreseen to cause negative impacts to the environment (i.e. work
outside fish window, or in areas with nesting or migratory birds);
Completing reports on all incidents on-site (i.e. spills, halt/stop work orders), and will report them
to the appropriate contacts on-site; and,
Guiding the Contractor in achieving a high standard of environmental management during Project
construction.
3.3 APPLICANT/CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
During the construction and intrusive soil work on-site, the Contractor will ensure that the environmental
protection objectives outlined in the CEMP are complied with by all on-site employees, subcontractors,
and visitors. Specifically, the tasks for the Contractor include:
Complying with the VFPA permits for work on-site;
Complying with all applicable regulations, standards, by-laws, statutes, orders, and policies;
Ensuring compliance with the CEMP for all employees, subcontractors and visitors on-site, and
provide appropriate training on the CEMP;
Employing BMPs for all work on-site;
Ensuring that the EM is equipped with the information and tools to be able to carry out
environmental monitoring effectively
Communicating with the on-site EM in the environmental planning and implementation of on-site
activities;
Ensuring that EM concerns are responded to, to ensure timely and effective compliance with
permits, approvals and the CEMP; and,
When out of compliance with the CEMP, rectifying the issue as soon as reasonably possible, and
ideally within 24 hours of notification from the EM.
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4.0 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The following section describes the regulatory and policy framework under which the construction and
intrusive soil work on-site should be completed. The Site is on Federal land and under the jurisdiction of
VFPA. VFPA regulations and policies are applicable to the Site, as well as to any discharges or wastes
from the Site may be under provincial or municipal jurisdiction.
4.1 LEGISLATION
Legislation applicable for the Project are listed below. Should Project scope change or should legislation
change prior to completion of Project construction, the CEMP should be reviewed at that time to ensure
that it is relevant to these changes and Project implementation.
Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c.26).
Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).
Water Sustainability Act (SBC 2014, c. 15) and associated Water Sustainability Regulation (BC
Reg. 36/2016).
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (S.C. 1999 c. 33).
Migratory Birds Convention Act (SC 1994, c. 22).
Species at Risk Act (SC 2002, c. 29).
Wildlife Act (RSBC 1996).
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (S.C. 1992, C.34)
Environmental Management Act, Spill Reporting Regulation. BC Reg. 263/90, including
amendments up to B.C. Reg. 376/2008, effective December 9, 2008.
Emergency Program Act, 1996.
British Columbia Hazardous Waste Regulations, Table 1, Leachate Quality Standards, amended
April 1, 2009.
Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR). 2009 BC Reg.
375/96 (Effective April 1997 and amended July 1999, November 1999, February 2002, November
2003, and July 2004, July 2007), including amendments up to B.C. Reg. 4/2014, effective
January 31, 2014.
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4.2 GUIDELINES
As the site is federally regulated, Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines, as established by the
CCME (1999) are applicable. For discharges from the Site, provincial water quality guidelines (WQG)
relevant to aquatic life and wildlife are also applicable. For pile driving, the Best Management Practices
for Pile Driving (DFO and B.C. Marine and Pile Driving Contractors Association, 2003) apply.
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that they have all required permits necessary to undertake
the construction and intrusive soil work and that their work is compliant with the terms and conditions of
said permits. The Contractor shall supply current versions of all permits to WCMRC prior to the work that
requires such permits.
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Table 5 Provincial and Federal Approvals and Approximate Timelines
Legislation Responsible
Authority Permit Required
2
Estimated Timeframe
Effective Date
Expiry Date
File No.
Marine Act VFPA Project Permit Yes 2 to 4 months
Fisheries Act DFO Authorization
6 to 8 months
Navigation Protection Act Transport Canada Notice of Works Yes 3 to 4 months
Migratory Birds Convention Act Environment Canada Incidental Take No N/A
Species at Risk Act Environment Canada Section 73
N/A
BC Water Sustainability Act
BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO)
Approval No Attempt to process within 140 days of
receipt
BC Wildlife Act FLNRO Wildlife Collection
No1 2 to 3 months
BC Environmental Management Act
BC Ministry of Environment
n/a No n/a
1 Assume Section 34 of the Wildlife Act can be adhered to.
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5.0 PROJECT EFFECTS
The layout of the proposed facility is based on Moffatt & Nichol’s Class A estimate (2015) and drawings
updated since that time. Key features for the generic spill response base are described in Section 2.3.
The construction schedule is estimated to require 8-10 months which includes mobilization, installation of
pavement, lockblock, floats, modular buildings, lighting and utilities, and demobilization. The pathways of
potential effects for Project-related land-based and marine activities are described in Table 6.
Table 6 Pathway of Effects for Project-related Activities
Pathway of Effect
(DFO 2014) Project-related Activity Duration
Land-based activities
Grading Re-grading and re-surfacing of the existing concrete deck for drainage and safety; installation or upgrade of utilities; other earthworks as required
4-6 weeks
Use of industrial equipment
Operation of mechanical equipment for the purpose of construction on land, including fueling, lubricating and emissions.
8-10 months
Vegetation clearing
Vegetation (primarily invasives) removal for upland Project components 1 week
Placement of material or structures
New riprap shore protection along the foreshore; lock block ramp; installation of pre-fabricated buildings and connecting utilities
1-2 months
Waste management
Management of asphalt; wastewater disposal; construction waste such as strippings and demolition waste; clean and contaminated soil management and movements
8-10 months
In-water activities
Addition or removal of aquatic vegetation
New riprap shore protection along the foreshore; installation of lock block retaining wall (to be installed along existing wharf to retain fill for parking area and provide a ramp access to existing wharf); repairs to seaward face of abutment beam.
2-3 months
Placement of material or structures in water
Barge-based pile removal and vibration and drilled pile installation for floating docks
and dolphins; installation of lock block retaining wall for wharf ramp;
installation of floats 1 month
Use of industrial equipment
The use of barge-based marine mechanical equipment for the purpose of construction, including fueling, lubricating and emissions.
3-4 months
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6.0 PROJECT MITIGATION MEASURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
The overall goal of the CEMP is to protect the local community and environment from detrimental effects
resulting from the on-site demolition and associated work, while the work practices described in the
following sections include federal requirements and provincial requirements as applicable, as well as
BMPs, and industry standards for environmental management of manage the construction site. The
CEMP will be updated for consistency with VFPA Permit conditions once the VFPA Permit for
construction is received.
6.1 GENERAL PRACTICES
All work on-site will be conducted in a manner that minimizes the negative impacts to the local community
and environment. This requires that work is completed following accepted industry standards, BMPs, as
well all applicable regulations and standards. The Contractor will implement the following general
practices for the duration of the work:
All Site personnel, employees, contractors, and subcontractors will review the CEMP and
guidelines which are applicable to their work, and to ensure compliance with the CEMP;
Environmental protection measures will be clearly outlined in site-specific work plans to
proactively mitigate the potential for negative effects on the environment/community;
Appropriate supplies will be kept on-site in the event of an emergency response (i.e. spill kits, first
aid equipment, erosion and sediment control equipment), and appropriate training will be
conducted for employees of the Site in the use of this equipment. Training records will be
maintained, and kept up-to-date as the project progresses with each new phase;
Work will be scheduled, as much as possible, to avoid negative impacts to the public and
environment (i.e., avoid migratory bird nesting, fish window, avoid noise overnight, potential
storms, etc.); and,
Contractor tasks will be reviewed by the EM every two weeks and when transitioning to new
phases of the Project to ensure they are in compliance with the CEMP, BMPs, and all applicable
regulations and standards.
6.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Contractor will prepare a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, with input from WCMRC. The Health
and Safety Plan will be consistent with the environmental requirements of the CEMP and relevant
conditions of environmental permits.
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6.3 SITE ACCESS, MOBILIZATION AND LAYDOWN AREAS
Site access for the Project will be via land with the use of trucks and via barge for marine works, as
necessary. Equipment and supplies will be brought to the Site, while any debris, wastes, and impacted
soil will be removed to appropriately licensed facilities.
Road access point will be via Commissioner Street. Timing of truck shipments to Site will consider
potential noise and congestion issues in the surrounding neighbourhood, and trucks will follow the
applicable laws and regulations regarding the loading and transport of their materials, and any other
applicable regulations.
A laydown area for storage of equipment and materials will be established and will be located on a flat,
stable area at least 30 m from any waterbody.
6.4 AIR QUALITY AND NOISE CONTROL
The objective of the Project’s noise and air quality measures is to minimize air emissions associated with
the on-site construction and intrusive soil activities through mitigation for potential health, safety,
nuisance, and other adverse environmental effects on- and off-site. The Contractor will implement
following on-site during Project construction:
Equipment and vehicles will be turned off when not in use, and can only idle if it will be used
within a reasonable amount of time (i.e. 5 minutes). Exceptions include light plants for Site
lighting, dewatering equipment, and any health and safety equipment required for safe operation
of the Site;
All equipment and vehicles will be well-maintained with maintenance logs updated, and daily logs
completed following inspections to ensure they are in good working order;
Dust-generating activities (i.e. earthworks) will be managed during dry periods and periods of
high wind. Suppression agents (e.g., water) may be used, however an Environmental Work Plan
for the suppression agent, application method and discharge controls will be provided to
WCMRC for review and acceptance prior to its use on-site, and all run-off should be contained
and treated as necessary;
Stockpiled soil will be kept in an appropriate laydown area, covered with poly, and secured at the
end of each shift;
All trucks leaving the Site with soil will comply with the requirements of Section 5.7 and will be
covered;
Regular Site cleaning with a water truck and sweeper will be completed to keep the on-site roads
and accesses for adjacent off-site roads clear of dust-generating material;
A truck wheel wash station will be located on-site to ensure that trucks leaving the Site will avoid
tracking material (i.e. soil, debris, wastes) off-site;
Speed limits will be enforced on-site to limit noise and the Contractor will remove from Site any
trucks or equipment that are not in good condition.
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6.5 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
The work on-site will require various equipment and machinery to complete the tasks ranging from
excavation, stockpiling, transportation, construction, etc. The Contractor will implement the following
mitigation measures, in conjunction with the requirements of Sections 7.0 and 8.0, to prevent and
respond to spills:
Provide to WCMRC a list of equipment and machinery that will be in use on-site, including the
equipment type, fuel type, year of manufacture, and engine power rating, prior to mobilization to
Site;
Maintain a machinery and equipment maintenance log and make available for review by the EM;
Ensure that equipment to be used on-site is in good working order with no leaks, excess oil or
grease, and daily checks completed and recorded on each piece of equipment prior to operation;
Refuel equipment at least 30 m from any water body, drainage ditch, or storm sewer, where
possible. Complete all refueling with a spill kit in the immediate vicinity, with Site personnel
trained in the use of spill kits; and,
Make spill kits readily available on-site at all times and well stocked with a list of materials
included in each kit. Spill kits will be kept on each piece of heavy equipment used on Site.
Train all Site personnel should be trained in the maintenance, use of and the locations of spill kits
and keep records of such training.
6.6 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
The Contractor will prepare a site-specific Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) that:
Isolates the work area for the purpose of erosion and sediment control,
Minimizes areas of exposed or disturbed soil, and
Avoids or minimizes any potential sediment-laden runoff resulting from construction activities from
entering catchbasins, waterbodies or encroaching onto adjacent properties or roadways.
Erosion and sediment control (ESC) methods and measures will be planned, installed, maintained, and
inspected when Project activities such as clearing vegetation, moving soil, excavating, or placing fill, and
other activities have the potential to contribute sediments to nearby waterbodies. The Contractor will
prioritize erosion source control (e.g., covering sediment sources such as soil stockpiles) over other
sediment mitigation measures (e.g., silt fences) and will communicate this objective to all Site workers.
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The Contractor will use the following ESC measures during construction, as applicable:
Stage works to minimize areas of exposed (e.g., clearing vegetation immediately before ground
works, not clearing all vegetation and exposing soils to extended periods of time);
Apply and maintain ESC measures as soon as soil disturbance or vegetation clearing has
occurred. Measures include, but are not limited to: straw mulching, erosion control blankets,
mats, rock lined channels, and polyethylene sheeting;
Install and maintain ESC measures in sedimentation prone areas. Measures may include, but are
not limited to: sediment fences, pumping and diverting, and settlement ponds and basins;
Train construction team members in the use, installation, and maintenance of ESC measures.
The EM will review installation and approve placement and use prior to work beginning;
Schedule earthworks as feasible to be conducted and completed during dry weather. When
significant wet weather is encountered, construction team members will be prepared to quickly
erect additional ESC measures required to minimize erosion potential;
Minimize areas of exposed soil at any one time by:
▫ Planning and phasing construction activities;
▫ Retaining vegetation as much as possible; and,
▫ Stabilizing any exposed soils as soon as possible using temporary erosion control measures
or planting long-term vegetation (if during the appropriate time of year).
Remove and dispose of temporary ESC measures when no longer required, as determined by
the EM.
Manage all on-site run-off appropriately (e.g., by directing water to a settling pond or vegetated
area). No discharge of petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, heavy metal particulate, concrete, etc.
or any material that could be deemed harmful to fish under the Fisheries Act is permitted;
Water discharged from Site will meet the appropriate water quality standards (provincial,
municipal, federal). Discharge to another property requires permission from the property owner.
Water quality at discharge points will have pH levels of 6.0 – 8.5 and have a turbidity of ≤10% of background levels. Background levels will be determined by obtaining turbidity values upstream
of the Site;
No mud or dust will be tracked onto civic lands or streets.
For placement of riprap, the following measures shall be used in addition to applicable measures
noted above:
▫ Embankments which encroach on the shoreline below the highwater mark shall either be
isolated and dewatered, by means of a cofferdam or otherwise completed in the dry, until
surfaced with riprap, or constructed of clean granular material and riprap or shot rock which is
free of fine-grained material or other potential contaminants;
▫ Such embankments shall have full-time environmental monitoring by an appropriately
qualified professional and be conducted in accordance with permit conditions;
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▫ The method of placement of this material shall be such that disturbance and/or alteration of
aquatic habitats is absolutely minimized.
▫ Fill material must be entirely contained within the proposed fill cross section;
▫ Riprap shall be cleaned prior to placement; and
▫ Rock shall be as specified in the Contract
6.7 CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Contaminated soil and groundwater has been identified on-site during the previous intrusive
investigations and is described in Section 2.5.6 (exp. Services, Inc., 2015a). As such, the Contractor will
prepare and implement a Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Management Plan for intrusive works on-
site. Excavation (~1700 m3) to approximately 2.5 m below grade is needed to install the barge ramp. In
addition, excavation required for utility installation/upgrades is also likely to encounter impacted soil
and/or groundwater. WCRMC is considering the following soil management options:
1. Treat all soil as contaminated (particularly due to the observed presence of debris and
woodwaste, exp. 2015) and dispose of it at a permitted facility.
2. Conduct an in-situ soil sampling program in advance of the excavation to characterize soil quality
to be excavated to determine appropriate off-site disposal options.
3. During construction, segregate excavated soil into stockpiles and collect stockpile samples as per
the BC Ministry of Environment Technical Guidance on Contaminated Sites 1: Site
Characterization and Confirmation Testing:
▫ Stockpile and cover soil in an appropriate temporary soil storage area (with continuous
impermeable surface and appropriate grading and berming) and use pumps and tanks, as
necessary, to manage stormwater run-off;
▫ Once soil is characterized, it will be disposed of, as appropriate, based on analytical results;
▫ Soil to be removed from Site will be taken to an appropriate facility, and all trucks will be
manifested (if required) and tracked to ensure the soil is disposed of properly. Trucks leaving
Site should have covers and be clean to avoid tracking material off-site; and,
For groundwater management, WCMRC doesn’t expect to encounter a significant quantity of
groundwater, given the water table is at around 2.5 m (the maximum depth of excavation). As such,
WCMRC is planning to manage groundwater with a vacuum truck and off-site disposal at a permitted
facility.
6.8 VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
The objective of the Project vegetation and wildlife management is to minimize effects to native wildlife
and vegetation during construction-related activities.
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6.8.1 Terrestrial Resources
As the majority of the site is paved, and vegetation communities are comprised of predominantly invasive,
non-native and noxious species, vegetation and wildlife management focuses on protection of breeding
birds during construction and preventing the spread of invasive and noxious plants. Note that the invasive
plant measures outlined below are provisional, pending receipt of VFPA invasive plant assessment for
the Site.
General guidelines for invasive plant management during vegetation removal are as follows:
6.8.1.1 Clearing and Grubbing
Dispose of invasive plant species material appropriately: bag and/or designated green waste bin
and remove material off-site to a landfill location. Do not compost on-site;
Remove blackberry prior to fruit development to prevent spread of seeds, ideally before late July;
▫ A preclearing nest survey may be required if removal takes place after March 15.
▫ All plant material should be disposed of off-site.
▫ Root wads should be removed during grubbing and disposed of off-site.
Remove tansy ragwort from the Project site.
▫ Use mechanical control, such as hand-pulling and shovels to remove plants;
▫ If removed before flowers have opened, the plants can be left to decompose on-site;
▫ Try to remove the soil and roots when pulling or digging up the plants;
▫ Do not compost flowering plants. Bag all plant parts and soil containing roots and dispose of
in waste containers to be taken to a municipal waste facility;
▫ Clean machinery and equipment thoroughly after use;
▫ Do not drive vehicles or machinery through areas where tansy ragwort is present
Prevent the spread of invasive and noxious plant species on and off site by using truck wash
station and inspecting vehicles for plant material prior to entering site; and
Ensure any soil or fill coming into the site comes from a location that is free of noxious weeds,
specifically Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica).
If feasible, time clearing to occur outside of the breeding bird window (March 15 – August 15);
If clearing is required between March 15 – August 15, a pre-clearing nest survey may be
required;
Limit areas of vegetation clearing and flag clearing boundaries. If active nests of species protected by the
Migratory Birds Convention Act are encountered during the nest survey, no-disturbance buffers will be
flagged by the QEP. No activity will be permitted within this buffer while the nest is active and occupied.
The nest will be monitored by the QEP until birds have fledged and the nest is confirmed to be inactive.
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6.8.2 Aquatic Resources
The proposed recommendations presented here are intended to address and mitigate potential adverse
effects of the proposed Project on marine fish habitat at Commissioner Street. Bull kelp beds were the
only sensitive habitat observed at the site and Project design will mitigate any potential effects to bull kelp
fish habitat.
6.8.2.1 Recommended Strategies for Construction
All construction, operation and maintenance activities in water or on intertidal areas should be
timed to occur within reduced risk work windows to avoid or limit possible adverse effects on
protected species and forage fish during sensitive life history stages (e.g., reproduction,
migration).
▫ Summer work window: N/A
▫ Winter work window: August 16 - February 28
Adhere to the “Best Management Practices for Pile Driving and Related Operations – BC Marine
and Pile Driving Contractors Association” (BC Marine and Pile Driving Association Contractors 2003).
▫ If pile driving does occur, environmental monitoring of underwater noise levels should be
undertaken to ensure levels potentially harmful to fish or marine mammals are not occurring.
▫ If pile driving does occur, a marine mammal observer should be employed to observe for the
presence of marine mammals and to ensure work stoppages for pile driving when marine
mammals are within a 1km radius of pile driving operations.
▫ According to Best Management Practices (BMPs), an exclusion device such as protective
netting or geotextile material suspended in the water column around the pile driving area may
be required to prevent access to fish and other marine fauna.
▫ Installation of a bubble curtain around pile driving activities may also be required if maximum
thresholds are exceeded.
All machinery working in the nearshore must be free of contaminants and be in good working
order and a spill kit should be maintained on site.
Appropriate sediment control measures, including use of silt curtains if necessary, should be in
place during pile driving activities.
If these mitigation measures are implemented it is unlikely that residual adverse effects (effects remaining
after mitigation), relating to increases in underwater noise or turbidity, will result from general construction
and operation of the Project.
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6.9 CONCRETE WORKS AND GROUTING
During Project activities involving concrete pours and grouting, the Contractor will manage and control the
effects of concrete and grouting works on the receiving aquatic environment to meet regulatory
requirements for water quality and deleterious substances, particularly related to pH levels and TSS.
Discharges from the site shall be a neutral pH (6.5-8.5).
To meet regulatory requirements for water quality, the following mitigation measures to manage effects
from concrete works and grouting on the receiving environment will be employed as appropriate during
construction:
Uncured or wet concrete will be prevented from entering waterbodies, catchbasins or other
pathways to aquatic environments.
Concrete will be carefully poured to minimize spillage. Complete isolation of the work area is
required for cast-in-place concrete works near or below the high water mark of a waterbody.
Proper housekeeping practices and appropriate work site isolation techniques will be employed to
minimize the potential for uncured concrete or concrete wash water spills.
Appropriate spill cleanup materials will be readily available and easily accessible. Contractors will
be aware of the materials required to clean up a concrete spill.
A CO2 diffuser will be kept on site during all concrete works.
Concrete washout will occur only in a designated area, as determined in consultation with the
EM. The following measures related to concrete washout will apply:
▫ The designated area will be a minimum of 30 m from any surface water sources and
contained within an impervious container.
▫ Any concrete wash water contained on site must be held and treated (e.g., with carbon
dioxide) until it reaches a neutral pH (6.5-8.5) and until it meets the meets the BC and
Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for Aquatic Life for total suspended solids.
▫ Any release to the environment of treated waters should be via infiltration in an area that is
isolated and does not flow into fish-bearing waters or natural wetlands.
6.10 MARINE WORKS
During marine work activities, the Contractor will minimize the potential effects to aquatic resources
during construction-related activities. Marine construction-related activities will take place from marine-
based rigs as well as from land. Marine activities will include pile driving/drilling for installation of float
guide piles, gangway piles and barge berthing and mooring piles. Other foreshore construction activities
will include installing new rip rap erosion protection along the shoreline, and shotcrete repairs to the
seaward face of the concrete abutment for the existing wharf deck structure.
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The following mitigation measures to manage effects from marine works on aquatic resources will be
employed during construction:
Marine construction will coincide with DFO timing windows for least risk in marine and estuarine
habitat;
Barges or other vessels will not ground on the foreshore or river/seabed or otherwise disturb the
foreshore or river/seabed (including disturbance as a result of vessel propeller wash);
Visual and hydrophone monitoring will be conducted during pile driving activities to assess
impacts on fish. If sound pressures over 30 kPa are measured, or distressed, injured or dead fish
are observed following the initiation of impact pile driving, pile driving will be halted immediately
and measures to reduce the sound pressure waves will be implemented before the work is
resumed; and,
No equipment will operate on the intertidal foreshore.
6.11 ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
No archaeological resources were found on site during archaeological monitoring of the geotechnical
investigations (Golder Associates, 2015). A preliminary assessment of archaeological potential was also
completed (Hemmera 2016). The preliminary assessment determined that the risk of disturbing intact
archaeological deposits is low and no further archaeological assessment was recommended. However, a
chance find procedure is included in the CEMP (Appendix A), for the remote possibility that fill used at
the site may contain archaeological material redeposited from another location. The Contractor is
responsible being familiar with and implementing the chance find procedure, should it be required.
6.12 SENSITIVE HABITAT FEATURES AND SPECIES
The management of sensitive habitat features and species is intended to mitigate the effects on nearby
sensitive habitat features and species. Mitigation has been developed based on sensitive habitat features
and species identified through aquatic and terrestrial biophysical baseline studies. Bull kelp beds were the
only sensitive habitat observed at the site and Project design will mitigate any potential effects to bull kelp
fish habitat.
Refer to previous sections of the report for mitigation proposed to protect sensitive habitat features and
species.
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7.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The Emergency Response Plan will identify the potential hazards on-site, develop systems for preventing
accidents including appropriate training, provide mechanisms for minimizing risks, loss and damage from
any incidents, and provide an incident management structure to guide response activities in the event of
an accidental release. The plan will include an appropriate spill response communication plan,
procedures, spill tracking and reporting, and records of the facility inspections.
The Contractor shall ensure that all Site personnel are aware of the plan, have been trained in the plan,
and are capable of implementing the plan in the event of an emergency.
7.1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
Table 7 outlines the Project’s emergency contacts. During Project construction, the Contractor is
responsible for maintaining a current emergency contact list as part of the CEMP.
In the event of an emergency, the initial reporting shall be to the Site Foreman who will immediately
assume the role of Incident Commander and will communicate the incident as required.
Table 7 Emergency Contacts
Project Vancouver Harbour Response Base
Location 2800 Commissioner Street, Vancouver, BC
Hospital
Vancouver General Hospital
899 12th
Avenue W, Vancouver, BC
Non-Emergency: 604-875-4111
Ambulance 911
Non-Emergency: 604-872-5151
Vancouver Police 911
Non-Emergency: 604-717-3321
Fire 911
Non-Emergency: 604-873-7000
VFPA Operations Centre 604-665-9086
Local Authorities (Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre/MOE)
1-800-663-3456
Emergency Water Problems – City of Vancouver
604-873-7000
WCMRC Project Manager TBD
Site Supervisor TBD
Site Foreman TBD
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Canadian Coast Guard
Air or Marine Emergency (800) 567-6111
Marine Pollution- Incident Report (604) 666-6011
Vessel Traffic Services-Canadian Coast Guard
(604) 666-6011
Environment Canada
Emergency Reporting-Oil or Chemical Spills-24hrs
(604) 666-6100
BC Ministry of Environment (604) 582-5200
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Fish Kills or Destruction of Habitat (604) 666-3500
Weather Information
Weather One on One Marine (900) 565-6565
Workplace Health and Safety (800) 263-8466
Forest Fire Reporting (800) 663-5555
Power Outages and Emergencies (888) 769-3766
RCMP Coastal Watch (888) 855-6655
Industry Emergency Contacts
B.C One Call 1-800-474-6886
Emergency 911
B.C Hydro 1-800-224-9376
Fortis BC 1-800-663-9911
ICBC
Toll Free 1-800-910-4222
Other
Food Poisoning and Food Safety (604) 666-3350
Rescue Co-Ordination Centre (800) 567-6111
Worksafe BC 1-800-621-7233
Telus 1-800-663-0333
7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY PLAN
The Site will contain various dangerous goods, hazardous wastes, or hazardous chemicals for use in the
day-to-day construction work. The materials on-site will all be appropriately labelled as per WHMIS or the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and will be stored in an appropriate area of the Site. These
materials include, but are not limited to:
Diesel;
Gasoline;
Propane;
Various lubricants; and,
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Contaminated soil.
The Contractor shall review and update this inventory prior to the onset of construction, append MSDS
sheets to the CEMP for the inventory, and amend as new products are brought on-site or old products are
withdrawn from use on-site.
To mitigate the potential for spills on-site, the Contractor shall adhere to the requirements of Section 6.5,
and store hazardous substances in appropriate containers/storage areas as per regulatory requirements.
Any release will be reported to the on-site EM and the Incident Commander who will determine the
course of action required to mitigate and clean-up any release.
7.3 SPILL RESPONSE PLAN
In the event of a release of any deleterious substances (i.e. hydrocarbon products) on-site, the following
procedures will be implemented:
1. Ensure Safety
▫ Ensure that Site personnel are safe from the release, as well as the public, equipment,
property, and environment are at no other immediate risk due to the release.
▫ Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to manage the release.
▫ Take a step back and re-evaluate the situation. Do not rush and ensure you are adequately
protected before entering a spill area with appropriate knowledge (i.e., check MSDS for
spilled product).
▫ Notify people in the immediate vicinity of the incident.
▫ Ensure there are no ignition sources in the area if the spill is a flammable material.
2. Remove Source
▫ Act quickly to reduce the amount of product spilled and the environmental impact where
possible.
▫ Close valves, shut off equipment, or plug any holes/leaks as appropriate.
▫ Stop the flow at its source.
3. Secure the Area
▫ Limit access to the spill area.
▫ Prevent unauthorized entry onto the Site.
4. Contain the Spill
▫ Prevent migration of the spill off-site, into any water bodies, or into any drainage structures
(i.e. storm sewers).
▫ Use sorbent materials (i.e. booms or pads) to contain the spill, or where appropriate soil
berms to contain it.
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▫ Spill kits should be located on-site within 100 m of any hazardous material storage area, and
should be readily accessible in the even that they are needed.
▫ If necessary use a dyke or any other method to prevent the migration of the material.
▫ Attempt to minimize the contamination on-site.
5. Notify and Report
▫ Notify the appropriate internal managers of the spill.
▫ Notify the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (1-800-663-3456), as required (see
Table 8 below).
▫ Provide details of the spill to any other external agency.
▫ Complete the internal incident report.
Table 8 Spill Reporting Matrix
Substance Quantity1
External Reporting Requirements
Internal Reporting Requirements
Any Spill Any amount in aquatic habitat
EMBC
DFO and MoE
Environmental Incident Report (EIR)
Oil and Waste Oil
>100 litres EMBC EIR
Any amount off BCTC/BC Hydro Property
MOE and Local Authority EIR
Oil with >50 ppm PCB (PCB Wastes)
>25 kilograms or litres EMBC EIR
Flammable or Non-Flammable Gas
10 kilograms EMBC EIR
Toxic or Corrosive Waste >5 kilograms or litres EMBC EIR
Hazardous Waste containing PAHs
>5 kilograms or litres EMBC EIR
Pesticides and Herbicides 5 kilograms or litres EMBC EIR 1 Amounts are based on Spill Reporting Regulation (BC Reg. 263/90) of the Environmental Management Act.
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8.0 FUEL MANAGEMENT PLAN
All fuel-related activities will follow appropriate mitigation measures to prevent accidental fuel releases. At
a minimum, the Contractor shall implement the following practices during Site work:
All equipment and vehicles will be in good working order with no leaks, excess oil or grease, and
daily checks completed and recorded on each piece of equipment prior to operation;
Refueling of equipment will occur at least 30 m from any water body, drainage ditch, or storm
sewer, where possible. All refueling will be completed with a spill kit in the immediate vicinity, and
personnel should be trained in the use of spill kits on-site;
Spill kits will be readily available on-site at all times and well stocked with a list of materials
included in each kit included in the kit. All Site personnel will be trained in the use of and the
locations of the spill kits in case of a release on-site;
All fuel will be stored at least 30 m from any water body, drainage ditch, or storm sewer;
All fuel storage containers will be kept in secondary containment with a capacity 110% greater
than the storage container, will be inspected at least weekly to ensure that containment capacity
is maintained and will be visibly flagged and protected from any accidental machine or vehicle
strikes.
Any release will be reported to the on-site EM and the Incident Commander as outlined in Section 7.3
Spill Response Plan.
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9.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste management for the site may trigger application legislation including the following: BC Hazardous
Waste Regulations, Spill Reporting Regulations, Workers’ Compensation Board Regulations, and
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
The Contractor will consider the end destination of all products and materials brought onto the Site. This
will include hazardous wastes such as fuels and lubricants and their empty containers following use, as
well as used oily rags and used spill kit products, but also non-hazardous construction wastes and
general refuse (wood, cigarette butts, coffee cups, water bottles etc.). Hazardous wastes generated could
include waste petroleum products (engine oils, lubricants) from machinery and equipment, spent
batteries, solvents and cleaning agents, etc. The Contractor shall prepare a Waste Management Plan to
deal with such wastes that includes the following minimum requirements:
A figure identifying specific locations for waste collection and sorting, as appropriate;
A list of best practices that will be adhered to that meet all applicable legislation with respect to
the handling, transportation, and/or disposal of all materials related to this project (waste or
otherwise);
Planning for the storage and handling of hazardous wastes including provision for labelled
separate container(s) for potentially hazardous waste such as oily rags and hydrocarbon
absorbent pads.
All hydrocarbon products and other hazardous wastes potentially present during project activities
should be identified and the associated Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
(WHMIS) and Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) made available to all construction team
members.
All recyclable or compostable materials should be collected separately from general waste as per
Metro Vancouver requirements.
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10.0 CLOSURE
This CEMP has been prepared in accordance with Professional Services Agreement between Hemmera
Envirochem Inc. (Hemmera) and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC or “Client”),
dated March 21, 2016 (Contract). This Report has been prepared by Hemmera, based on information
reviewed and fieldwork conducted by Hemmera, for sole benefit and use by WCMRC and Vancouver
Fraser Port Authority. In performing this work, Hemmera has relied in good faith on information provided
by others, and has assumed that the information provided by those individuals is both complete and
accurate. This CEMP has been prepared in accordance with current industry standard practice for similar
environmental work, within the relevant jurisdiction and same locale. The findings presented herein
should be considered within the context of the scope of work and project terms of reference; further, the
findings are time sensitive and are considered valid only at the time the Report was produced. The
conclusions and recommendations contained in this Report are based upon the applicable guidelines,
regulations, and legislation existing at the time the Report was produced; any changes in the regulatory
regime may alter the conclusions and/or recommendations.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have assisted you with this project and if there are any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned by phone at 604.669.0424.
Report prepared by: Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
Kimberly Milligan Environmental Coordinator Report peer reviewed by: Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
Robin Taylor, EP Senior Environmental Assessment Manager
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11.0 REFERENCES
British Columbia Contaminated Sites Regulation (BC CSR). BC Reg. 375/96 (Effective April 1997 and
amended July 1999, November 1999, February 2002, November 2003, and July 2004, July
2007), including amendments up to B.C. Reg 4/2014, effective January 31, 2014.
British Columbia Hazardous Waste Regulations (BC HWR). BC Reg. 63/88 (Effective April 1988),
including amendments up to BC Reg 63/2009, effective April 1, 2009.
British Columbia Ministry of Environment (BC MOE) Technical Guidance 1 on Contaminated Sites – Site
Characterization and Testing, January 2009.
Canadian Council of Ministers for the Environment. Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines. 1999.
Ecological Framework of Canada, Pacific Maritime Ecozone. Accessed 27 June, 2016, from
http://ecozones.ca/english/zone/PacificMaritime/land.html
Environment Canada, Temperature and Precipitation Graph for 1981 to 2010. Canadian Climate
Normals, Vancouver International Airport. Accessed 27 June, 2016, from:
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exp. Services Inc., 2015a, Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, Western Canada Marine
Response Corporation South Coast Facility, November 16, 2015.
exp. Services Inc., 2015b, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), South Coast
Facility. 2800 Commissioner Street, Vancouver, BC. Geotechnical Recommendations, October
27, 2015.
Golder Associates. Moffatt and Nichol – Archaeological Monitoring during Drilling Activities at Port Metro
Vancouver’s South Coast Facility, Vancouver, BC, October 26, 2015.
Moffatt & Nichol, 2016, Draft Memorandum, Class A Cost Estimate for Site Improvements to 2800
Commissioner Street, September 28, 2016.
Port Metro Vancouver. Land Use Plan. October 28, 2014.
Port Metro Vancouver. Project & Environment Review, Guidelines – Air Emission Management Plan, July
2015.
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Port Metro Vancouver. Project & Environment Review, Guidelines – Construction Environmental
Management Plan (CEMP), July 2015.
SNC Lavalin Environment. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Former Prince Rupert Fisherman’s
Co-operative 2651 Commissioner Street, Vancouver, BC. February 28, 2011.
APPENDIX A
Chance Find Procedure
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1.0 ARCHAEOLOGICAL CHANCE FIND PROCEDURE
1.1 SUMMARY
The purpose of this document is to address the possibility of archaeological deposits becoming exposed
during ground altering activities within Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) project
areas and to provide protocols to follow in the case of a chance archaeological find to ensure that
archaeological sites are documented and protected as required.
Archaeological sites are protected by The Heritage Conservation Act (HCA), whether on Provincial Crown
or private land. They are non-renewable, very susceptible to disturbance and are finite in number.
Archaeological sites are an important resource that is protected for their historical, cultural, scientific and
educational value to the general public, local communities, and First Nations.
Impacts to archaeological sites must be avoided or managed by WCMRC partners, agents, and
contractors undertaking WCMRC sponsored developments. The objectives of this ‘Archaeological
Chance Find Procedure’ are to promote preservation of archaeological data while minimizing disruption of
construction scheduling. It is recommended that where the potential for archaeological sites exists within
the project areas all on site personnel and contractors be informed of the Archaeological Chance Find
Procedure and have access to a copy while on site.
1.2 POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Developments that involve excavation, movement, or disturbance of soils, including shoreline and
intertidal areas, have the potential to impact archaeological materials, if present. Activities such as road
construction, land clearing, and excavation are all examples of activities that may adversely affect
archaeological deposits.
1.3 RELEVANT LEGISLATION
The Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) automatically protects all archaeological sites, whether on
Provincial Crown or private land, that predate AD 1846. Burial sites and rock art sites are protected
regardless of age.
A permit is required for any subsurface investigation of an archaeological site or investigation with the
intent to locate a site. The provincial government agency responsible for administering the HCA, issuing
permits, and maintaining a database of recorded archaeological sites is the Archaeology Branch (Ministry
of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations). Disturbance and/or removal of artifacts from an
archaeological site may result in penalties.
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1.4 REMEDIES AND PENALTIES
The Heritage Conservation Act provides for heritage inspection or investigation orders, temporary
protection orders, civil remedies and penalties to limit contraventions. These powers provide the Province
with the ability to inspect a site or halt work to prevent site alteration, and the Courts with the ability to
issue an injunction to restrain contravention of the Act, or where there has been a breach of the Act,
impose penalties of not more than:
a fine of $50,000 and 2 years imprisonment for an individual
a fine of not more than $1,000,000 for a corporation
a fine of $50,000 or 2 years imprisonment for an employee, officer, director or agent of the
corporation.
1.5 ARCHAEOLOGICAL CHANCE FIND PROCEDURE
Proper implementation of an Archaeological Chance Find Procedure on WCMRC sites may lead to
discovery of cultural heritage resources that were not identified in archaeological overview and/or impact
assessments. As such, it is considered to be a valuable tool when properly implemented.
A chance find procedure for the Commissioner Street site in Burrard Inlet is attached. For the chance find
procedure to be effective, the site manager must ensure that all personnel on site understand the chance
find procedure and the importance of following it if cultural heritage resources are encountered.
Additionally, training on cultural heritage resources that might potentially be found on site should be
provided.
When any archaeological materials are encountered, work in the area should stop and the basic
procedure below should be followed:
Stop work immediately – All construction activity in the vicinity of the remains is to cease
immediately.
▫ Notify the site/project manager and WCRMC as soon as possible
▫ If Human Remains are identified, the responsible manager must call the RCMP
▫ Avoid disturbing the site. Erect barriers (e.g., pylons) or flag off the affected location to
prevent further disturbance
▫ If in a busy location, assign an employee to stand guard
▫ Ensure that cultural materials are treated with full dignity and respect by all those at
the scene
The find location will be recorded, and all remains will be left in place.
The project archaeologist and Archaeology Branch will be contacted.
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Potential significance of the remains will be assessed and mitigative options will be identified.
If the significance of the remains is judged to be sufficient to warrant further action and they
cannot be avoided, then the project archaeologist in consultation with the Archaeology Branch
and representatives of local First Nation communities will determine the appropriate course of
action.
In the case of human remains, if the remains are assessed to be archaeological, then the
Archaeology Branch and local First Nations will be consulted to determine how to handle them.
Options could include avoidance or respectful removal and reburial. The RCMP and/or coroner
will also be notified of find.
If human remains are encountered and they are not archaeological, then the RCMP will be
contacted immediately.
2.0 ARCHAEOLOGICAL CHANCE FIND PROCEDURE (COMMISSIONER STREET)
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC)
There are more than 32,000 archaeological sites currently recorded in British Columbia with many more
being added to the provincial inventory every year. For this reason, it is very likely that you will encounter
an archaeological site during your lifetime either knowingly or unknowingly. This protocol has been
established to increase awareness of this important resource and to assist in planning future
developments.
The remnants of British Columbia’s earliest cultures are represented in today’s landscape by a wide
variety of site types, most of which are related to art, habitations, resource gathering and production, tool
making, and traditional ceremonial or ritual activities. Some sites that may be immediately visible to a
non-archaeologist include:
Rock art, including pictographs and petroglyphs.
Tree art and Culturally Modified Trees (CMT’S) such as bark stripping and planks.
Surface features such as depressions created by former habitations, earthen fortifications, rock
cairns, fish traps, clam gardens, burned rock and middens.
Artifacts that have become visible on the land surface owing to erosion or recent land altering
activity. These may be produced in a variety of materials such as stone, bone, antler, wood, or
shell.
Buried cultural remains that may be sighted in a cut-bank, excavation, eroded shoreline, or other
exposed deposit.
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If you discover what you suspect may be a possible archaeological site:
Stop all work in the area to avoid damaging the site.
Do not disturb any archaeological remains that you may encounter.
Report your discovery to your supervisor or if they are unavailable to:
▫ WCMRC (Contact: Jody Addah (604) 293-3394) who will provide further instructions.
If you are unable to contact the WCMRC representative, please contact the Archaeology Branch
by telephone at (250) 953-3334
If you discover what you suspect may be a possible human remains:
Stop all work in the area to avoid damaging the site.
Do not disturb any possible human remains that you may encounter.
Report your discovery to your supervisor or if they are unavailable to:
▫ WCMRC (Contact: Jody Addah (604) 293-3394) who will provide further instructions.
If you are unable to contact the WCMRC representative, and the suspected human remains
appear to be current, contact the Vancouver Police at (604) 717-3321 (non-emergency).
If you are unable to contact the WCMRC representative, please contact the Archaeology Branch
by telephone at (250) 953-3334.
The following steps will generally be followed
The Coroner's Office and local policing authority are notified and the Coroner's Office determines
whether the matter is of contemporary forensic concern.
If the remains are not of forensic concern, the branch will attempt to facilitate disposition of the
remains.
If a cultural affiliation for the remains can be determined, the branch will contact an organization
representing that cultural group. If the remains are of aboriginal ancestry, the branch will attempt
to contact the relevant First Nation(s).
Generally, if remains are still buried and are under no immediate threat of further disturbance,
they will not be excavated or removed. If the remains have been partially or completely removed,
the branch will facilitate disposition.
The branch may arrange for a qualified anthropologist or archaeologist to provide an assessment
of the remains.
The person reporting the chance find must fill out the Archaeological Chance Find Procedure Record
of Contact found as at the bottom of this page.
The project archaeologist will complete the Archaeological Chance Find Report Form on page 5 and
inform the client of when work may resume in the area.
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Contacts
WCMRC Jody Addah 604-293-3394
Project Archaeologist Morley Eldridge, Millennia Research 250-216-6470 (cell)
Vancouver Police Non-emergency Dispatch (604) 717-3321
Coroner, Vancouver Metro Angela Sosnoski, Regional Coroner 604 660-7708
Archaeology Branch Reception 250-953-3334
Tsleil-waututh Nation Reception 604-929-3454
Musqueam Nation Reception 604-263-3261
Squamish Nation Reception 604-982-0510
Archaeological Chance Find Procedure Record of Contact
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Archaeological Chance Find Report Form