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Permitting Decision - Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Coal Transfer Facility

August 21, 2014

Presentation overview

• Overview and corporate governance
• Coal
• Mandate and project review process
• Fraser Surrey Docks project

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• Non shareholder,

financially self-sufficient corporation established by the Government of Canada

• Federal mandate to

balance Canadian trade

• bjectives with

environmental sustainability and impact

• n local communities.
• Accountable to elected

federal Minister of Transportation

Port Metro Vancouver

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• Governed by a diverse

board of directors (11):

• Seven appointed by federal

government based on industry recommendation

• One appointed by federal

government

• One appointed by B.C.

provincial government

• One appointed by Western

provinces

• One appointed by 16

bordering municipalities

Board of directors

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Mission

• To lead the growth of

Canada’s Pacific Gateway in a manner that enhances the well-being of Canadians and inspires national pride.

Vision

• To be recognized as a world

class gateway by efficiently and sustainably connecting Canada with the global economy, inspiring support from our customers and from communities locally and across the nation.

Our mission and vision

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Jurisdiction

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• Administration of 16,000

hectares of water and nearly 1,000 hectares of land and assets

• 28 major marine cargo

terminals

• 3,166 vessel calls in 2013
• Serviced by three major

railways

Operations and assets

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• Canada’s largest gateway

to the Asia-Pacific region

• Connects Canadians with

trading partners in more than 160 economies

• Handles more than $505

million of cargo daily on average

Global reach

China, 24% Japan, 12% South Korea, 11% Other , 53%

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• 98,800 total jobs across

Canada

• $9.7 billion in GDP
• $20.3 billion in economic
• utput
• $6.1 billion in wages
• $184 billion in cargo

value handled annually

Economic impact

Presentation overview

• Overview and corporate governance
• Coal
• Mandate and project review process
• Fraser Surrey Docks project

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Coal trade

69% 31%

Port Metro Vancouver Coal Exports 2013

Metallurgical Coal 68% Thermal Coal 31%

• Coal is Port Metro

Vancouver’s principle bulk export

• Coal accounts for 28.3%
• f the port’s annual

tonnage

• B.C. is a gateway and a

global supplier

Millions tonnes of coal shipped through Port Metro Vancouver in 2013.

38.2

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Coal and the B.C. economy

• B.C. is one of the world’s

most important suppliers of coal

• Coal industry and related

supply chain generate:

• $5 billion in economic

activity annually in B.C.

• More than 26,000 jobs
• Average wage of $107,000
• $400 million to provincial

government

• For more information, contact

the Coal Alliance

Presentation overview

• Overview and corporate governance
• Coal
• Mandate and project review process
• Fraser Surrey Docks project

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• Set out in Canada Marine Act
• Facilitate Canada’s trade objectives
• Federal authority under CEAA 2012
• Environmental review required for all

projects or activities

• Referrals to appropriate environmental

agencies

Mandate and scope

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• 198 environmental

reviews in 2013

• Environmental

management and remediation of contaminated sites

• Habitat creation and

enhancement

• Marine mammal

monitoring

• Air quality programs

Stewardship of land, water and air

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Public engagement

• Over 500 engagement

events in 2013

• Project-related
• Community events
• Social media and

www.PortTalk.ca

• Community liaison

committees

• Community feedback

line

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• Required to ensure no

negative impacts

• Includes consideration

for environmental, health, marine transportation, First Nations, municipal, community and business

• Similar to municipal

permitting process

• Includes project and

environmental review

Project review process

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Environmental review

• Rigorous environmental

reviews on all proposed projects

• Studies assess impacts on:
• Air quality
• Habitat
• Fish and wildlife
• Soil and water quality
• Noise and light

Presentation overview

• Overview and corporate governance
• Coal
• Mandate and project review process
• Fraser Surrey Docks project

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June 13, 2012:

• Application made.

October 2012 - June 2013

• Two phases of consultation

November 18, 2013 – December 17, 2013

• Environmental Impact

Assessment received

• 30-day public comment period

February 19, 2014

• Human Health Risk Assessment

commenced August 21, 2014:

• Decision

Fraser Surrey Docks Project Background Fraser Surrey Docks

• Largest multi-purpose marine

terminal on North America west coast

• Operating since 1962
• Handles containers, breakbulk

and bulk products

• 300-400 deep-sea vessels per

year

• Seven berths
• 63 hectares

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Project scope

• $15 million project
• 25 direct jobs; 25 in-direct
• Within existing terminal footprint
• One additional train per day
• increase from 9 to 10 trains
• Two additional barges per day
• Air quality monitoring
• Re-spraying of dust suppression

agent before the border

• Additional spray before barge

4 million MT 54.5 million MT Proposed FSD capacity

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• Project did not require full federal
• r provincial environmental

assessment

• Due to public concern, both

Environmental Impact Assessment and Human Health Risk Assessment completed

• Assessments reviewed by third-

party experts, Golder Associates Ltd.

• No significant adverse

environmental effects, including health effects

Environmental and Health Risk Review Process

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• Construction monitored

by environmental professional

• Air Quality Management
• Includes ongoing

monitoring

• Operational plan

Conditions of permit

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• Purpose: clarify scope,

respond to concerns, communicate mitigation measures, get feedback

• 3 consultation phases
• 3,200 letters to residents
• Municipal notifications
• Government briefings
• Website updates
• Two open houses in May

2013

• Widely notified, 4600

comments reviewed

Community Consultation – Fraser Surrey Docks

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• All comments considered

in decision

• Comments received from

municipalities, Metro Vancouver, health authorities, community groups, Non- governmental

• rganization
• Topics raised: health

impacts, coal dust, train traffic, noise, environment, climate change

• Responses to comments
• n website

What we’ve heard

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Links are available in the news release, including:

• Project information and all

related documents

• Q&A
• Project backgrounder
• Project review and permits

process

• Environmental programs and

initiatives

Transparency and information

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Thank you.