Permitting Decision - Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Coal Transfer Facility August 21, 2014 portmetrovancouver.com
Presentation overview • Overview and corporate governance • Coal • Mandate and project review process • Fraser Surrey Docks project
Port Metro Vancouver • Non shareholder, financially self-sufficient corporation established by the Government of Canada • Federal mandate to balance Canadian trade objectives with environmental sustainability and impact on local communities. • Accountable to elected federal Minister of Transportation portmetrovancouver.com
Board of directors • 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 portmetrovancouver.com
Our mission and vision 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. portmetrovancouver.com
Jurisdiction portmetrovancouver.com
Operations and assets • 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 portmetrovancouver.com
Global reach • Canada’s largest gateway to the Asia-Pacific region • Connects Canadians with trading partners in more China, than 160 economies 24% • Handles more than $505 Other , million of cargo daily on Japan, 53% 12% average South Korea, 11% portmetrovancouver.com
Economic impact • 98,800 total jobs across Canada • $9.7 billion in GDP • $20.3 billion in economic output • $6.1 billion in wages • $184 billion in cargo value handled annually portmetrovancouver.com
Presentation overview • Overview and corporate governance • Coal • Mandate and project review process • Fraser Surrey Docks project
Coal trade Port Metro Vancouver • Coal is Port Metro Vancouver’s principle Coal Exports 2013 bulk export Metallurgical • Coal accounts for 28.3% Coal 68% of the port’s annual 31% tonnage Thermal Coal • B.C. is a gateway and a 31% 69% global supplier 38.2 Millions tonnes of coal shipped through Port Metro Vancouver in 2013. portmetrovancouver.com
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 portmetrovancouver.com
Presentation overview • Overview and corporate governance • Coal • Mandate and project review process • Fraser Surrey Docks project
Mandate and scope 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 portmetrovancouver.com
Stewardship of land, water and air • 198 environmental reviews in 2013 • Environmental management and remediation of contaminated sites • Habitat creation and enhancement • Marine mammal monitoring • Air quality programs portmetrovancouver.com
Public engagement • Over 500 engagement events in 2013 • Project-related • Community events • Social media and www.PortTalk.ca • Community liaison committees • Community feedback line portmetrovancouver.com
Project review process • 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 portmetrovancouver.com
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 portmetrovancouver.com
Presentation overview • Overview and corporate governance • Coal • Mandate and project review process • Fraser Surrey Docks project
Fraser Surrey Docks Project Background Fraser Surrey Docks June 13, 2012: • Largest multi-purpose marine • Application made. terminal on North America west coast October 2012 - June 2013 • Operating since 1962 • Two phases of consultation • Handles containers, breakbulk November 18, 2013 – December and bulk products 17, 2013 • 300-400 deep-sea vessels per year • Environmental Impact Assessment received • Seven berths • 63 hectares • 30-day public comment period February 19, 2014 • Human Health Risk Assessment commenced August 21, 2014: • Decision portmetrovancouver.com
Project scope • $15 million project • 25 direct jobs; 25 in-direct 4 million MT • Within existing terminal footprint • One additional train per day Proposed • increase from 9 to 10 trains FSD 54.5 • Two additional barges per day capacity million MT • Air quality monitoring • Re-spraying of dust suppression agent before the border • Additional spray before barge portmetrovancouver.com
Environmental and Health Risk Review Process • Project did not require full federal or 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 portmetrovancouver.com
Conditions of permit • Construction monitored by environmental professional • Air Quality Management • Includes ongoing monitoring • Operational plan portmetrovancouver.com
Community Consultation – Fraser Surrey Docks • 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 portmetrovancouver.com
What we’ve heard • All comments considered in decision • Comments received from municipalities, Metro Vancouver, health authorities, community groups, Non- governmental organization • Topics raised: health impacts, coal dust, train traffic, noise, environment, climate change • Responses to comments on website portmetrovancouver.com
Transparency and information 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 portmetrovancouver.com
Thank you. portmetrovancouver.com
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