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ASHLU CREEK INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP1200 1067 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1C7

Telephone: 604-681-7500 Fax: 604-646-2481

April 17, 2009

Ministry of EnvironmentWater Stewardship Division

10470-152 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 0Y3

Attention: Timothy Bennett, Section Head, Water AllocationRe: Ashlu Creek Green Power Project 2009 Environmental Monitor

Dear Tim:

The Ashlu Creek Investments Limited Partnership (ACILP) is pleased to present our rationale for the continued useof Cascade Environmental Resource Group Ltd. ("Cascade") as the Independent Environmental Monitor (the EM)for the duration of the 2009 construction period of the Ashlu Creek Green Power Project (the Project) nearSquamish.

Mr. Tom Cleugh of TRC Biological Services (TRC) was originally retained by ACILP to fulfill the EM role for thecourse of construction of the Project. A service agreement was signed in August 2006 at the start of the constructionactivities, which at that time were expected to be completed by January 2009, and to end in mid-February 2009. Theprogress of construction has been slower than initially foreseen and the currently anticipated completion date is nowscheduled for November 2009. Therefore, a new service agreement was required to complete the EM role to late2009.

TRC maintained a secondary residence near the project site from the start of construction in 2006 to November 2008and was on site on average of three to four days a week, subject to the actual construction activities andrequirements under the permits (e.g. on site full-time during all instream work). After this period, once the instreamconstruction activities ceased and the majority of the site work was non-riparian related, TRC ceased to use thesecondary residence and TRC typically

visited the site for a period Cascade was pre ironment (MOE) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) toact as interim EM , and has since then acted as the EM for the Project.

Due to the completion of the existing service agreement, ACILP had requested TRC to submit a proposal for thebalance of the project. TRCs proposal allowed for an average presence on site for two, full-time consecutive daysper week with an emergency response time of two to three hours when off site. At the same time, ACILP solicited arequest from Cascade and other qualified companies and a total of three proposals were received. ACILP evaluatedthe proposals based on professional qualification, experience as EM for hydroelectric projects, proposed presence onsite and anticipated emergency response time.

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Cascades proposal was considered the most beneficial to the Project for the following reasons:

Cascades personnel has, in ACILPs opinion, a high level of education and training, experience andcredentials, and have been accepted by MOE and DFO for work as interim EM;

Cascade is currently acting as the EM on the Project, as well as on the Fitzsimmons Creek HydroelectricProject near Whistler, B.C.;

Cascade allows the highest number of days on site (average four days per week); Cascade has an emergency response time of 30 to 45 minutes with an average of three people on call; In direct comparison to TRCs proposal, Cascades presence on site is less regular and more

spontaneous.

Based on the above criteria, ACILP believes that Cascade is in the best available option to fulfill the role as EM forthe balance of the Project.

ACILP notes that it has requested a proposal from TRC to act as a consultant with regards to new fisheries habitatcompensation works, and will update both MOE and DFO regarding this once an agreement is reached.

Sincerely,

Ashlu Creek Investments Limited PartnershipBy its General Partners, Ledcor Power Inc. and 675729 British Columbia Ltd.

Richard BlanchetVice President

Encl.

CC: Mike Nelson, Cascade Environmental (via email)Kelly Boychuk, Ashlu Creek Investments Limited Partnership (via email)

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Construction of the Ashlu Creek Waterpower Project

Scope of Information and Reportsby the Environmental Monitor

A. Preamble

Ashlu Creek Investments Limited Partnership (the Licensee) is proceeding with theconstruction of the Ashlu Creek Waterpower Project (the Project). The Project,located on Ashlu Creek, is authorized by Conditional Water Licence 102203 (theLicence), which forms part of this document. The works of the Project aredescribed under clause (h) of the licence.

The Licensee is required under clause (i) 5) of the Licence to prepare anenvironmental management plan (the EMP) for the management and mitigation ofconstruction impacts, which plan is to be to the satisfaction of the Engineer under theWater Act(the Engineer).

The Licensee is required under clause (i) 6) of the Licence to retain a person withprofessional qualifications (the Environmental Monitor) who will provide informationand reports under the direction of the Engineer on compliance of the constructionwith the EMP. The Licensee is also required to retain a Design Engineer, aConstruction Engineer and an Independent Engineer as set out in the Licence.

The EMP are the provisions that meet the collective requirements of Fisheries andOceans Canada (DFO), Environment Canada, Transport Canada (Canadian CoastGuard), Ministry of Environment and the Engineer under the Water Act( theEngineer) to mitigate the effects of the construction activities.

The information and reports by the Environmental Monitor will be provided toFisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Transport Canada, Ministry ofEnvironment and the Engineer. Each agency will take action on the information andreports provided by the Environmental Monitor in accordance with the jurisdiction ofthe agency.

The current distribution list is as follows:

Name Organization Email AddressSteve Rochetta Ministry of Environment [email protected] Willcox Ministry of Environment [email protected]

Scott Babakaiff Ministry of Environment [email protected]

Sandra Jensen Ministry of Environment [email protected]

Ron Wallace Integrated Land Mgmt Bureau [email protected] McDonald Ministry of Forests [email protected]

Vince Busto Fisheries and Oceans Canada [email protected]

Jim Schellenberg Transport Canada [email protected] Au Environment Canada [email protected]

George Steeves Independent Engineer [email protected]

Richard Blanchet Proponent [email protected] Kulka Proponent [email protected]

Kelly Boychuk Proponent [email protected]

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B. Regulation of the Construction of Works

The Engineer has the power to regulate the construction of works, which regulationmay consider the construction activities that may adversely affect the public, theenvironment and the interests of licensees, riparian owners and owners of land

adjacent to the works.

When the Engineer is satisfied that the construction activities may be hazardous tothe interests of licensees, riparian owners and owners of land adjacent to the worksand the environment, the Engineer may issue an order that directs the Licensee tochange the manner in which the works are constructed to remove the hazardouscondition.

C. Information and Reports

The Environmental Monitor is responsible for observing the construction and testingof the works and preparing information and reports on the compliance of the

construction activities with the EMP.

The information and the reports to be provided by the Environmental Monitor toFisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Transport Canada, Ministry ofEnvironment and the Engineer and must include the following:

1. A work plan the sets out the following:

The frequency of inspecting the construction activities.

The manner in which notice is to be given to the parties for a constructionactivity that is not in compliance with the EMP.

A process for escalating enforcement of compliance of constructionactivities with the EMP.

The format and frequency for the preparation of reports on the complianceof the construction activities with the EMP.

2. Reports on meetings with the Licensee and the Construction Engineer todevelop a strategy to communicate to the workers on the construction site thefollowing:

the requirements of the EMP,

the potential environmental impacts, and

the authority of the Environmental Monitor.

3. Reports on matters that arise during the construction and testing of the worksthat are not described in the EMP, and obtain direction from the Engineer and

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Transport Canada andMinistry of Environment for the mitigation of these matters.

4. Provide any other information or advice required by the Engineer and Fisheriesand Oceans Canada, Environment Canada, Transport Canada and Ministry ofEnvironment that is required to ensure that the construction and commissioningof the works is in accordance with the EMP.

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D. Independent Engineer

The Licensee is required under clause (i) 4) of the Licence to retain an IndependentEngineer who will provide information and reports under the direction of the Engineerregarding the design and construction of the works.

The Environmental Monitor and the Independent Engineer will communicate witheach other during the construction and testing of the works to provide consistent andconcise information to the Engineer.

E. Delegation of Duties of Environmental Monitor

When the Environmental Monitor is unable to personally observe and report on theconstruction activities, the persons who have the same authority as theEnvironmental Monitor to observe and report on construction activities are:

1. Mike Nelson, R.P. Bio.

2. Hilary Lindh, M.Sc., R.P. Bio3. Christine Cunliffe, B.Sc. Environmental Technician.

4. Sara Baker, B.A., Environmental Technician

F. Testing the Operation

When the Licensee submits a schedule for testing the operation of the works, theEnvironmental Monitor will inspect the site and report to Fisheries and OceansCanada, Environment Canada, Transport Canada, Ministry of Environment and theEngineer on any matters that would make the works a hazard to the public and theenvironment.

The Environmental Monitor will observe the testing of the operation of the works todetermine if the operation poses a hazard to the public and the environment, andsubmit to the Engineer a report on the outcome of the monitoring.

G. Authority to Stop Construction Activities

The plan prepared by the Environmental Monitor for escalating the enforcement ofcompliance of construction activities with the EMP includes a provision that theEnvironmental Monitor may direct the Construction Engineer to stop a constructionactivity.

The authority of the Environmental Monitor to stop a construction activity pertains

only to those matters under the jurisdiction of Fisheries and Oceans Canada,Environment Canada, Transport Canada and Ministry of Environment.

An order to stop a construction activity that affects the interests of licensees, riparianowners and owners of land adjacent to the works may only be given by the Engineer.

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H. Acceptance

The scope of services to be provided by the Environmental Monitor as set out aboveis acceptable to:

Name: ______________________________________Environmental Monitor, supervisorMike Nelson, R.P. Bio.

Date: April 22, 2009

Name: ______________________________________Environmental Monitor, field personnelHilary Lindh, M.Sc., R.P. Bio

Date: : April 22, 2009

Name: ______________________________________Environmental Monitor, alternate field personnelChristine Cunliffe, B.Sc. Environmental Tech.


AND

The

TThe Licensee agrees to retain the Environmental Monitor to provide the scope ofservices set out above.

Name: ______________________________________Ashlu Creek Investments Limited PartnershipRichard Blanchet, P.Eng.

Date: ______________

.

Name: ______________________________________Environmental Monitor, alternate field personnelSara Baker, Environmental Technologist


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Appendix A - Contact List

Engineer under the Water Act

Name: Timothy Bennett, M.Sc., P.Eng.

Position Title: Section Head, Water Allocation, Water Stewardship DivisionOffice Phone Number: (604) 582-5227

Alternate Phone Number or email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: 10470 - 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 0Y3

Independent Engineer

Name: George Steeves

Position Title: Principal

Company True North Energy o/a 1169417 Ontario Inc.

Office Phone Number: 416-512-7700 ext 3322

Alternate Phone Number or email: 416-452-4715

Mailing Address: c/o Ameresco Canada, 7th Floor, 90 Sheppard Avenue East,Toronto, Ontario

Licensee Representative

Name: Richard Blanchet

Position Title: Senior Vice President

Company Ashlu Creek Investments Limited Partnership

Office Phone Number: 604-681-8200 ext 225


Mailing Address: 407-1112 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2S1

Design Engineer

Name: Claude Chartrand

Position Title: Vice-President Hydroelectric Developments and Civil Works

Company RSW Inc.

Office Phone Number: (514) 878-2621


Mailing Address: 1010, De La Gauchetire West, Suite 500, Montreal, QuebecH3B 0A1

Construction Engineer

Name: Tim EllisPosition Title: Senior Project Manager

Company Ledcor CMI Ltd.

Office Phone Number: 604-699-2466


Mailing Address: 1200-1067 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1C7

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Report Transmission Cover Page

Exova

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Bill To: Cascade Environmental

Report To: Cascade Environmental

#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue

Squamish, BC, Canada

V8B 0C3

Attn: Christine BeckerSampled By: MN

CERGCompany:

Project:

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Approval Status:

Invoice Frequency:

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Approved

by Lot

Contact & Affiliation Address Delivery Commitments

Cascade Environmental Resource

Phone: (604) 815-0901

Fax: (604) 815-0904

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#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue

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Lesley Nelson

Cascade Environmental ResourcePhone: (604) 815-0901

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On [Lot Verification] send

(COC, Test Report) by Email - Merge Reports

On [Report Approval] send

#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


Christine Becker

Notes To Clients:

The information contained on this and all other pages transmitted, is intended for the addressee only and is considered confidential.

If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copy of this transmission is strictly prohibited

If you receive this transmission by error, or if this transmission is not satisfactory, please notify us by telephone.

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Sample Disposal Date: November 28, 2009

All samples will be stored until this date unless other instructions are received. Please indicate other requirements below

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Reference Number 710095-1

Sample Date Oct 26, 2009

Sample Time 10:05

Sample Location

Sample Description Tailrace / Surface

Matrix Water

Analyte Units Results Results ResultsNominal Detectio

Limit

Metals Dissolved

Titanium Dissolved mg/L


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Sample Location


Matrix Water


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Routine Water - ContinuedSodium Dissolved mg/L 6.2 0.1

Hardness as CaCO3 mg/L 23 5

Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons - Water

EPHw10-19 ug/L


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Metals DissolvedCertified Reference Material Units Measured Target Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

mg/LAluminum 0.2570.301 0.3450.288 y

mg/LAntimony 0.05580.0750 0.09420.0742 y

mg/LArsenic 0.05300.0650 0.07700.0618 y

mg/LBarium 0.1830.201 0.2190.193 y

mg/LBeryllium 0.065400.07500 0.084600.0729 y

mg/LBoron 0.0700.087 0.1040.087 y

mg/LCadmium 0.049600.05800 0.066400.05390 y

mg/LChromium 0.05630.0680 0.07970.0641 y

mg/LCobalt 0.070100.08000 0.089900.07690 y

mg/LCopper 0.0530.057 0.0620.055 y

mg/LIron 0.280.32 0.360.27 y

mg/LLead 0.13080.1530 0.17520.157 y

mg/LManganese 0.34480.3760 0.41320.3490 y

mg/LMolybdenum 0.049800.06000 0.070200.0556 y

mg/LNickel 0.1980.221 0.2440.214 y

mg/LSelenium 0.09350.1100 0.12650.1080 y

mg/LSilver 0.012600.01500 0.017400.01320 y

mg/LStrontium 0.0420.050 0.0580.048 y

mg/LThallium 0.052700.06500 0.077300.06370 y

mg/LVanadium 0.663900.75000 0.836100.7350 y

mg/LZinc 0.1150.130 0.1450.118 y

Date Acquired: October 27, 2009

Units Passed QReplicates Replicate 1 Replicate 2 % RSD Criteria Absolute Criteria

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Metals Total - ContinuedBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

mg/LManganese -0.0098 0.0022


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Metals Total - ContinuedCertified Reference Material Units Measured Target Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

mg/LZinc 0.2300.260 0.2900.26 y



mg/LCalcium 9.02 20 0.059.11 y

mg/LIron 0.549 20 0.0500.557 ymg/LMagnesium 0.89 20 0.050.92 y

mg/LManganese 0.013 20 0.00500.013 y

mg/LPhosphorus 0.013 20 0.0500.011 y

mg/LPotassium 0.5 20 0.100.6 y

mg/LSilicon 2.78 20 0.102.80 y

mg/LSodium 6.66 20 0.106.71 y

mg/LSulfur 1.6 20 0.01.6 y


Routine WaterBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

mg/LCalcium -0.05 0.05


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Routine Water - ContinuedUpper LimitCalibration Check Units % Recovery Passed QLower Limit

mg/LPotassium 97.28 y85 115

mg/LSilicon 102.58 y80 120

mg/LSodium 101.54 y90 110


Certified Reference Material Units Measured Target Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Qmg/LCalcium 21.9325.11 28.2924.4 y

mg/LIron 0.2810.321 0.3590.285 y

mg/LMagnesium 13.0015.04 17.0814.4 y

mg/LManganese 0.3420.376 0.4100.372 y

mg/LPotassium 10.612.4 14.312.0 y

mg/LSodium 4.35.0 5.64.8 y



mg/LCalcium 8.0 30 1.008.1 y

mg/LIron 0.008 30 0.0600.013 y

mg/LMagnesium 0.6 30 1.000.6 y

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Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons -

Water - ContinuedUnits Passed QReplicates Replicate 1 Replicate 2 % RSD Criteria Absolute Criteria


Matrix Spike Units Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q% Recovery

EPHw10-19 ug/L 105 128 y79

EPHw19-32 ug/L 105 136 y81Date Acquired: October 27, 2009

Trace Metals DissolvedBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

g/LAluminum -10 10


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Trace Metals Dissolved - ContinuedUpper LimitCalibration Check Units % Recovery Passed QLower Limit

g/LMolybdenum 94.60 y90 110

g/LNickel 96.40 y90 110

g/LSelenium 97.48 y90 110

g/LSilver 0.10 y90 110

g/LStrontium 95.96 y90 110

g/LThallium 100.24 y90 110g/LTin 97.88 y90 110

g/LVanadium 91.24 y90 110

g/LZinc 93.66 y90 110



g/LAluminum 64 20 2063 y

g/LAntimony 0.2 10 1.0


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710095

Oct 27, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1267258

Trace Metals TotalBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

g/LAluminum -7 7


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T: +1

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#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710095

Oct 27, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1267258

Trace Metals Total - ContinuedBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

g/LManganese -1.0 1.1


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(604) 514-3323

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W: www.exova.com

T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710095

Oct 27, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1267258

Trace Metals Total - ContinuedUnits Passed QReplicates Replicate 1 Replicate 2 % RSD Criteria Absolute Criteria

g/LAntimony 0.4 15 2.00.4 y

g/LArsenic 15.0 15 2.015.5 y

g/LBarium 11 15 10.012 y

g/LBeryllium


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#104, 19575-55 A Ave.


V3S 8P8, Canada

(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

W: www.exova.com

T: +1

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#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710095

Oct 27, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1267258

Method of Analysis

Method Name Reference Method Date Analysis

Started

Location

EPH - Water BCELM 27-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons

(EPH) in Water by GC/FID, EPH Water

Metals SemiTrace (Dissolved) in water US EPA 27-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,

6010B

Metals SemiTrace (Total) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,6010B

Trace Metals (dissolved) in Water US EPA 27-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Determination of Trace Elements in

Waters and Wastes by ICP-MS, 200.8

Trace Metals (dissolved) in Water US EPA 27-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,

6010B

Trace Metals (Total) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Determination of Trace Elements in


Trace Metals (Total) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,

6010B

* Laboratory method(s) based on reference method

References

B.C.M.O.E B.C. Ministry of Environment

US EPA US Environmental Protection Agency Test Methods

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Please direct any inquiries regarding this report to our Client Services group.

Results relate only to samples as submitted.

The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory.

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Exova T: +1 (604) 514-3322

#104, 19575 - 55A Avenue F: +1 (604) 514-3323

Surrey, B.C. E: [email protected]

V3S-8P8, Canada W: www.exova.com

Bill To: Cascade Environmental Resour Project ID: 413-01-01 Lot ID: 710095

Report To: Cascade Environmental Resour Name: Ashlu IPP Control Number:

Location: Ashlu IPP Date Received: Oct 27, 2009

#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue LSD: Date Reported:

Squamish, BC, Canada P.O.: Report Number: 1267596

V8B 0C3

Attn: Christine Becker

Sampled by: MN

Company: CERG

NWL Number: 710095-1 Sample Description: Surface Tailrace

Sample Date: Oct 26, 2009

Gasoline C4-C12 Kerosene C7-C16 Lubricating Oils C20-C40Varsol C8-C12 Diesel C8-C22 Crude Oils C3-C60+

Terms and conditions: www.exova.ca/terms&conditions.html

Product Carbon Number Ranges

Heavily Weathered CrudeDiesel Fuel Motor Oil 10W30

TYPICAL PRODUCT CHROMATOGRAMS

0 30

1.0e4

3.0e4

Sig.1inC:\HPCHEM\...\020F0401.D

Time (min.)

CARBONNUMBER

| . . . | . . . | . . . | . .. | .. .| ...| ...| ...| ...| . ..| ...| ...|

12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60

0 300

1.4e5


Time (min.)

CARBONNUMBER

| . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . .| ...| ...| ...| ...| ...| ...|

12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60

0 16

0

1.0e6

Sig.1inD:\HPCHEM\...\007F0101.D

Time (min.)

CARBON NUMBER

| | | | . | . | . | . | . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . | . . . |

7 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 28 32 36 40

mi0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

pA

0

10

20

30

40

*FID1 A, (091027\FID00011.D - 091027\FID00006.D)

CARBON NUMBER

-C10

-C12

-C14

-C16

-C18

-C20

-C22

-C24

-C26

-C28

-C30

-C32

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Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

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Oct 29, 2009

1268089

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T: +1

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#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

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413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

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Report Number:

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Sample Time 12:10

Sample Location


Matrix Water


Limit

Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons - Water

EPHw10-19 ug/L


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(604) 514-3323

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T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Reference Number 710339-1 710339-2

Sample Date Oct 27, 2009 Oct 27, 2009

Sample Time 12:10 12:35

Sample Location

Sample Description Tailrace / Surface Background /

Surface

Matrix Water Water


LimitMetals Dissolved

Titanium Dissolved mg/L


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#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089




Sample Location


Surface

Matrix Water Water


LimitMetals Total - Continued

Bismuth Total mg/L


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#104, 19575-55 A Ave.


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(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

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T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089




Sample Location


Surface

Matrix Water Water


LimitRoutine Water - Continued

Phosphorus Dissolved mg/L


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#104, 19575-55 A Ave.


V3S 8P8, Canada

(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

W: www.exova.com

T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


V8B 0C3


CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Metals DissolvedCertified Reference Material Units Measured Target Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

mg/LAluminum 0.2570.301 0.3450.249 y

mg/LAntimony 0.05580.0750 0.09420.0723 y

mg/LArsenic 0.05300.0650 0.07700.0628 y

mg/LBarium 0.1830.201 0.2190.192 y

mg/LBeryllium 0.065400.07500 0.084600.0745 y

mg/LBoron 0.0700.087 0.1040.092 y

mg/LCadmium 0.049600.05800 0.066400.05450 y

mg/LChromium 0.05630.0680 0.07970.0638 y

mg/LCobalt 0.070100.08000 0.089900.07710 y

mg/LCopper 0.0530.057 0.0620.054 y

mg/LIron 0.280.32 0.360.29 y

mg/LLead 0.13080.1530 0.17520.154 y

mg/LManganese 0.34480.3760 0.41320.3640 y

mg/LMolybdenum 0.049800.06000 0.070200.0557 y

mg/LNickel 0.1980.221 0.2440.209 y

mg/LSelenium 0.09350.1100 0.12650.1060 y

mg/LSilver 0.012600.01500 0.017400.01380 y

mg/LStrontium 0.0420.050 0.0580.048 y

mg/LThallium 0.052700.06500 0.077300.06390 y

mg/LVanadium 0.663900.75000 0.836100.7470 y

mg/LZinc 0.1150.130 0.1450.126 y



mg/LTitanium


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(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

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T: +1

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#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Metals Total - ContinuedBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

mg/LManganese -0.0098 0.0022


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#104, 19575-55 A Ave.


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(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

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T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


V8B 0C3


CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Metals Total - ContinuedCertified Reference Material Units Measured Target Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

mg/LZinc 0.2300.260 0.2900.26 y



mg/LCalcium 3.68 20 0.053.70 y

mg/LIron 0.097 20 0.0500.105 ymg/LMagnesium 0.19 20 0.050.19 y

mg/LManganese


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#104, 19575-55 A Ave.


V3S 8P8, Canada

(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

W: www.exova.com

T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


V8B 0C3


CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Routine Water - ContinuedUpper LimitCalibration Check Units % Recovery Passed QLower Limit

mg/LPotassium 87.84 y85 115

mg/LSilicon 100.90 y80 120

mg/LSodium 92.89 y90 110


Certified Reference Material Units Measured Target Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Qmg/LCalcium 21.9325.11 28.2925.2 y

mg/LIron 0.2610.321 0.3390.288 y

mg/LMagnesium 13.0015.04 17.0815.1 y

mg/LManganese 0.3420.376 0.4100.380 y

mg/LPotassium 10.612.4 14.312.3 y

mg/LSodium 4.35.0 5.64.9 y



mg/LCalcium 3.6 30 1.003.6 y

mg/LIron 0.013 30 0.0600.012 y

mg/LMagnesium 0.2 30 1.000.2 y

mg/LManganese


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#104, 19575-55 A Ave.


V3S 8P8, Canada

(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

W: www.exova.com

T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


V8B 0C3


CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons -

Water - ContinuedUnits Passed QReplicates Replicate 1 Replicate 2 % RSD Criteria Absolute Criteria


Matrix Spike Units Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q% Recovery

EPHw10-19 ug/L 102 128 y79

EPHw19-32 ug/L 101 136 y81Date Acquired: October 28, 2009

Trace Metals DissolvedBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

g/LAluminum -10 10


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(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

W: www.exova.com

T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Trace Metals Dissolved - ContinuedBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

g/LArsenic -0.4 0.3


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(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

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F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Trace Metals Dissolved - ContinuedUpper LimitCalibration Check Units % Recovery Passed QLower Limit

g/LMolybdenum 93.52 y90 110

g/LNickel 95.76 y90 110

g/LSelenium 99.44 y90 110

g/LSilver 0.14 y90 110

g/LStrontium 94.20 y90 110

g/LThallium 99.24 y90 110g/LTin 94.44 y90 110

g/LVanadium 90.66 y90 110

g/LZinc 99.78 y90 110



g/LAluminum 80 20 2081 y

g/LAntimony


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(604) 514-3323

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#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

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Trace Metals TotalBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

g/LAluminum -7 7


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W: www.exova.com

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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

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Trace Metals Total - ContinuedBlanks Units Measured Lower Limit Upper Limit Passed Q

g/LManganese -1.0 1.1


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(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

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F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


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CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

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Trace Metals Total - ContinuedUnits Passed QReplicates Replicate 1 Replicate 2 % RSD Criteria Absolute Criteria

g/LAntimony


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Exova

#104, 19575-55 A Ave.


V3S 8P8, Canada

(604) 514-3322

(604) 514-3323

[email protected]:

W: www.exova.com

T: +1

F: +1



#203 - 38026 2nd Avenue


V8B 0C3


CERGCompany:

Project:

ID:

Name:

Location:

LSD:

P.O.:Acct code:

413-01-01

Ashlu IPP

Ashlu IPP

Lot ID:

Control Number:

Date Received:

Date Reported:

Report Number:

710339

Oct 28, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

1268089

Method of Analysis

Method Name Reference Method Date Analysis

Started

Location

Alk, pH, EC, Turb in water APHA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Electrometric Method, 4500-H+ B

EPH - Water BCELM 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons

(EPH) in Water by GC/FID, EPH Water

Metals SemiTrace (Dissolved) in water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,

6010B

Metals SemiTrace (Total) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,

6010B

Solids Suspended (Total, Fixed and

Volatile)

APHA 29-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Total Suspended Solids Dried at 103-

105'C, 2540 D

Trace Metals (dissolved) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Determination of Trace Elements in


Trace Metals (dissolved) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,

6010B

Trace Metals (Total) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Determination of Trace Elements in


Trace Metals (Total) in Water US EPA 28-Oct-09 Exova Surrey* Metals & Trace Elements by ICP-AES,

6010B

* Laboratory method(s) based on reference method

References

APHA Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater

B.C.M.O.E B.C. Ministry of Environment

US EPA US Environmental Protection Agency Test Methods

Comments:

Please direct any inquiries regarding this report to our Client Services group.

Results relate only to samples as submitted.

The test report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory.

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ASHLU CREEK GREEN POWER PROJECT

OPERATING PARAMETERS AND PROCEDURES REPORT (OPPR)

October 28, 2009

Revision A

Ashlu Creek Investments Limited PartnershipSuite 303 38 Fell Avenue

North Vancouver, B.C.V7P 3S2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1.0 - Introduction ................................................................................................... 11.1 Background......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Project Description.............................................................................................. 11.2.1 Diversion structures .................................................................................... 11.2.2 IFR Measurement Stations.......................................................................... 3

1.2.3 Water Conveyance System......................................................................... 3

1.2.4 Powerhouse ................................................................................................. 41.2.5 Tailrace ....................................................................................................... 4

1.2.6 Generating Equipment ................................................................................ 4

1.2.7 Energy Dissipation System......................................................................... 51.2.8 Switchyard and Interconnection ................................................................. 5

1.2.9 Access Roads .............................................................................................. 5

Section 2.0 - Operating Parameters .................................................................................... 6

2.1 Design Parameters .............................................................................................. 62.2 Environmental..................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1 Instream Flow Release (IFR) .................................................................. 7

2.2.2 Flow Ramping............................................................................................. 72.2.3 Sediment Transport..................................................................................... 8

2.2.4 First Nations Relations................................................................................ 9

2.2.5 Community Relations ................................................................................. 92.3 Public Safety....................................................................................................... 9

2.3.1 General site safety....................................................................................... 9

2.3.2 Kayak specific safety.................................................................................. 9Section 3.0 - Operating Procedures .................................................................................. 11

3.1 Daily Operating Procedures.............................................................................. 113.2 Headpond filling and draining.......................................................................... 11

3.3 Tunnel and Penstock Flushing and Filling........................................................ 11

3.3.1 Initial flushing of water conveyance system.................................................... 12

3.3.2 Filling/pressurizing of water conveyance system............................................ 123.4 Intake Water Level Management...................................................................... 12

3.5 Start-Up Procedures .......................................................................................... 13

3.6 Shut-Down Procedures ..................................................................................... 133.6.1 Normal Shutdown..................................................................................... 13

3.6.2 Forced Outage........................................................................................... 14

3.6.3 Emergency Shutdown............................................................................... 14

3.6.4 Long Term Outage.................................................................................... 153.7 Monitoring and Control Procedures.................................................................. 15

3.7.1 General...................................................................................................... 15

3.7.2 Protection Relays ...................................................................................... 163.7.3 Human Machine Interface (HMI).......................................................... 16

3.7.4 Historian.................................................................................................... 17

3.7.5 Web Based Digital Video System............................................................. 173.8 Maintenance and Inspection Program............................................................... 17

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3.8.1 Intake, sluiceway, rockfill weir, and spillway .......................................... 173.8.2 Fishladder.................................................................................................. 18

3.8.3 Shaft, Tunnel, and Penstock...................................................................... 18

3.8.4 Powerhouse Civil Works .......................................................................... 183.8.5 Tailrace ..................................................................................................... 19

3.8.6 Access Roads ............................................................................................ 193.8.7 Turbines/Generators.................................................................................. 193.8.8 Energy Dissipation System....................................................................... 19

3.8.9 Back-up System........................................................................................ 19

3.8.10 Controls and Protection............................................................................. 20

3.8.11 Switchyard ................................................................................................ 203.9 Trouble Shooting and Repair............................................................................ 21

Section 4.0 - Operating Staff ............................................................................................ 22

4.1 Staffing Levels.................................................................................................. 224.2 Training............................................................................................................. 22

4.4 Safety ................................................................................................................ 22

Section 5.0 - Monitoring and Reporting........................................................................... 235.1 Operations Flow Monitoring............................................................................. 23

5.2 Telecommunications ......................................................................................... 23

5.3 Operations Reports............................................................................................ 235.4 Environmental Reporting Requirements........................................................... 24

5.5 Ministry Reporting Requirements..................................................................... 24

Section 6.0 - Key Personnel.............................................................................................. 25

APPENDIX A General Arrangement Drawings.............................................................. 1

APPENDIX B Conditional Water License...................................................................... 2

APPENDIX C DFO Authorization.................................................................................. 3APPENDIX D Transport Canada / Navigable Waters Protection Division Approval .... 4

APPENDIX E Long term (5 year) Aquatic Monitoring Program ................................... 5

APPENDIX F Water Quality Management Plan (DRAFT)............................................ 6

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Ashlu Creek InvestmentsLimited Partnership

Operating Parameters and Procedures Revision A 1October 2009

Section 1.0 - Introduction

1.1 BackgroundAshlu Creek Investments Limited Partnership ("ACILP") is constructing a run-of-riverhydroelectric generating station on Ashlu Creek, some 30km north west of Squamish.

In 2003, BC Hydro awarded a twenty-year Electricity Purchase Agreement ("EPA") forthe Ashlu Project under the 2002/2003 Green Power Generation Call. Under the EPA,BC Hydro contracted to purchase the energy generated by the Ashlu Creek GeneratingStation ("GS"). The EPA was amended in 2006 extending the contract to a period ofthirty years.

Water Stewardships Management and Standards Branch of the Ministry of Environmentissued Conditional Water Licence #102203 (file #2001264) on July 10, 2006. TheLicence allows for diversion of a maximum of 29.0 m/s of water from Ashlu Creek forthe purpose of energy generation and requires that values for minimum Instream FlowRelease (the IFR) are established. Authorization # 04-HPCA-PA2-000-000530 fromthe Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) requires a minimum all yeararound IFR of 2.42 m/s. In addition to the DOF requirements, Approval #8200-T-10595.2 issued by Transport Canadas Navigable Waters Protection Division (NWPD)calls for instream flow releases to accommodate recreational use of the creek throughkayakers during specific days and times as outlined in Section 2.2.1 of this document.The project has been designed and will operate to meet those requirements.

The Licence further requires that the proponent clearly demonstrate the variousprocesses for the diversion and use of water in the context of the preparation of anOperating Parameters and Procedures Report (OPPR"). In the context that there arerequirements in any underlying approvals with respect to the use of water, diversion

rates, ramping rates, etc, they will be represented in the following OPPR.Further the OPPR is intended to be a consolidation of permits which have impact on theoperation of the project.

1.2 Project Description

1.2.1 Diversion structures

The diversion structure comprises of the following:

Intake: The intake is a concrete structure that is located on the south side of the

overall intake/diversion structure that spans Ashlu Creek. The intake diverts waterfrom the head pond into the vertical tunnel shaft, the horizontal tunnel, the penstock,the distribution pipe and finally to the powerhouse. The conveyance system isdesigned for the maximum licensed flow of 29 m/s. Coarse and fine trash racksprevent debris from entering the tunnel shaft. The elevation of the intake inlet sill atthe invert of the coarse trash rack is 272.0 m. A gate is installed between the finetrash rack and the tunnel shaft. The intake gate is open during normal operation.The gate is closed during head pond and tunnel/penstock filling and draining and inemergency situations that require a complete shut down of flows from the intake.

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Such an emergency situation could be when during a load rejection condition at leastone of the Turbine Inlet Valves or at least one of the Energy Dissipation Systembypass valves fail to operate as intended and a complete depressurization of thewater conveyance system is required. The intake gate contains within itself a small

600 mm butterfly valve, which acts as a bypass to the intake gate for the purpose ofthe, controlled filling of the water conveyance system. The procedures and allowableflow rates for filling and draining the headpond and water conveyance system areprovided in Section 3.2s and 3.3 of this document.

Sluiceway: The sluiceway is a 7 meter wide concrete channel that extends from theheadpond to the downstream side of the weir/intake structures. The left (south)abutment wall of the sluiceway upstream of the sluicegate contains the intakeopening with the coarse trash rack. The sluiceways purpose is to flush sedimentthat may accumulate in the headpond in front of the intake inlet and to manage flowsin excess of the intakes flow capacity (i.e. greater than 29 m/s). The sluicewaysdesign capacity is 150 m/s, but it is expected to operate the sluiceway only to 70m/s. The base elevation of the sluiceway channel inlet is 270.5 m. The flow

through the sluiceway is controlled by the vertical sluiceway gate, locatedapproximately mid-way along the sluiceway channel. The sluiceway gate is operatedthrough a hydraulic power unit located near the sluiceway gate. The operation of thegate is controlled by a local automated system located in the intake control buildingatop of the rockfill weir.

Rockfill Weir: The rockfill weir extends 55 m between the sluiceway channel and thebypass spillway. The weir has an impermeable glacial till core with a series ofincreasing coarse filter layers and a final armored layer of rip rap. There is anupstream liner blanket keyed into the impermeable core which extends up into theheadpond. The overall design of the intake weir with the midstream rock fill weirallows the effective management of sediments under both average and high flow

events. The weir crest elevation is 279.0m. Spillway: The spillway is a 35 meter wide channel cut into natural rock on the left

bank of Ashlu Creek across from the intake and sluiceway. The spillways primarypurpose is to pass flows that are in excess of the combined intake and sluicewayflow capacity (i.e. greater than 29 m/s + 70 m/s). Flow through the spillway iscontrolled by a 5.5 m high, Obermeyer weir that is comprised of five steel plate flapgate sections which in turn are raised by five inflatable rubber bladders. To provideenhanced control, the Obermeyer weir and gates are divided into two sections: onegate panel (referred to as Section 1) and a section comprised of four gate panels(referred to as Section 2/5). The elevation of the fully deflated (open) bladder andgates is elevation 271.0 m; the elevation of the fully inflated (closed) bladder andgates is 276.5 m, for a total height of 5.5 m for the fully inflated weir. The flow

capacity of the spillway with fully deflated Obermeyer gate is 918 m/s. The flowcapacity of the spillway with Section 1 deflated and Section 2/5 inflated is 184 m/s(20% of full capacity).

Communication between the powerhouse and intake and the power supply to the intakeis provided by cables which are embedded in the Forest Service Road between thepowerhouse and the intake. A radio system with a repeater station at the Mile 25 bridgelocation provides redundancy for communication in the instance the fiber optic cable isnot functioning.

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1.2.2 IFR Measurement Stations

The primary gauge for IFR measurement is at the first suitable location downstream ofthe intake which is the transition from a relatively flat gravel and boulder field into abedrock canyon, approximately 250 m downstream of the intake. A pressure transducerlevel probe is installed in this location and connected to the intake control building by ateck cable suitable for direct burial. The water level is measured on a continuous basisand relayed to the powerhouse control system in real time. A water level benchmarkcorresponding with the 2.42 m/s IFR required under the DFO Authorization has beenestablished in March 2009 and will serve as a visual reference to calibrate the levelprobe.

A secondary gauge for backup and calibration purposes is installed approximately 800 mdownstream of the intake at a location that has a proven flow discharge curve which wasestablished during the development phase of the project ("Mile 25 bridge") and has beenmonitored on a regular basis. Approximately 10% of the flows measured at this locationare contributed to a small tributary between intake and this location. Therefore, the IFR

immediately downstream of the intake is approximately 90% of the flow measured at thislocation. The secondary station is powered by a solar panel with battery backup anddirect radio link to the powerhouse. The station also provides data required under theDFO Authorization and houses a kayaker warning system as required by NWPD.

1.2.3 Water Conveyance System

The water conveyance system consists of the following components:

lengths elevation diameterStructure

(m) (m at entry) (m)

Vertical shaft 115 268 3.8

Horizontal tunnel 4,442 153 4.08

Tunnel steel liner 180 88 2.8

Penstock 160 86 3.8

Distribution pipe 45 53 3.8 to 2.0 (varies)

The shaft commences at the intake structure and transitions into the horizontal tunnelthrough a blasted chamber (commonly referred to as "boot"). The chamber is

approximately 7.0 m wide and 8.0 m long. This enlarged cross section results in areduced velocity of the flow through the chamber and reduced head losses due to thenearly 90 degree deflection of the flow. The tunnel commences at an average slope of1.5% downwards towards the tunnel portal. A concrete plug is installed approximately180 m upstream of the tunnel portal. The tunnel from the portal to the plug is lined witha 2.8 m diameter steel pipe which is sealed into the tunnel plug. The tunnel liner weldedto the steel penstock just outside the tunnel portal. The penstock is then buried and itpasses under the Forest Service Road before following more or less the natural slope

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from the road down to the powerhouse. Three concrete thrust blocks are installed ateach of the penstock alignment changes.

The total volume of the system, when filled with water, is approximately 62,000 m. The

total gross head from the full headpond level to the tail race water level at thepowerhouse is 224 meters (276.0 to 52.0m).

1.2.4 Powerhouse

The powerhouse is a pre-engineered steel clad building with the overall footprint of 55.0m by 14.5 m and an eave height of 13 m (55 masl to 68 masl). An 80 ton gantry crane issupported by the steel structure. The steel structure is supported by a reinforcedconcrete foundation. The distribution pipe is embedded in concrete on the side of thepowerhouse facing away from the creek (west side). Within the powerhouse is theancillary equipment for the turbine generators as well as the mechanical and electricalstation services, including lighting, heating, ventilation and the back up generator. Thehydraulic power units and generator bearings use fully biodegradable oils. All floor

drains are connected to an oil-water separator system. The building also includes asecurity and fire alarm system tied into the plants control system.

1.2.5 Tailrace

The tailrace is 55 m wide x 12 m long between the powerhouse and the tailrace weir.The diverted water flows back into the creek over the low profile tailrace weir on thecreek side of the tail race. Three draft tube gates allow isolation of the individualturbines from the tailrace in order to service the turbines without draining the tail raceand allowing the other two units to operate while one unit is isolated for inspection,service or repair.

1.2.6 Generating EquipmentThe powerhouse contains three horizontal-shaft Francis turbines, each with the followingspecifications:

Rated output (each): 16.5 MWDiameter: 1,206 mmHead: 225.0 mSpeed: 720 rpmRunner material: Stainless Steel

Each turbine is directly coupled to a synchronous generator with the followingspecifications:

Rated output (each): 16.6 MWVoltage: 13.8 KVExcite: Brushless with automatic voltage regulatorBearings: (2) self-lubricated bearings complete with temperature

and oil level sensors. Mineral based bearing oil. Closedloop cooling water heat exchanger system with glycol-water coolant.

Stator: air cooled,Controls: see Section 3.0

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1.2.7 Energy Dissipation System

The Energy Dissipation System ("the EDS") is housed within the powerhouse structure.

It consis

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