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Proposed Direct Transfer Coal Facility

May 30, 2013

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F R A S E R S U R R E Y D O C K S

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• Fraser Surrey Docks has been an integral and responsible part of the community for 50

years

• The economic downturn in 2008 was tough on our business and we lost over 50% of
• ur jobs due to a downturn in containers, steel and forest products
• Since then Fraser Surrey Docks has been operating below its capacity and is looking to

expand to provide additional benefit to the community through jobs, taxes and supporting local business

• We are committed to seeking out safe, efficient and environmentally conscious ways to

expand

• Our goal is to grow and expand the terminal, regardless of commodity, with the least

possible adverse impact on our community and stakeholders

• A shortage of port capacity and increasing demand has created an opportunity for an

existing deep sea marine terminal with existing infrastructure such as FSD, to capitalize

• n growing coal opportunities, especially thermal coal

FSD Background

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DTB Coal Facility Project

• FSD has applied for a project permit to build a new coal handling facility within existing

terminal operations

• New handling facility will:

(i) receive full unit trains of coal that have been profiled and covered with a surfactant (ii) unload coal from bottom dump rail cars into fully enclosed shallow pits (iii) directly transfer coal via enclosed conveyance system to waiting barges (iv) not store coal on site during normal operations

• A full 135-car unit train will be unloaded in less than eight hours, allowing for the

unloading of a unit train onto two 8,000 DWT barges in one regular shift

• Coal will be barged from FSD to Texada Island, where it will be stored and eventually

loaded onto deep sea vessels

• Expected annual throughput:
• 2 million MT in year 1, or 160 expected coal train deliveries
• 4 million MT in years 2-5, or 320 expected coal train deliveries per year
• The project will result in 50 jobs

Phase 1 INFORM & NOTIFY

• 3,200 letters to

neighbours in Surrey, Delta and New Westminster

• Municipal &

government briefings

• Meetings with local

residents and resident groups, municipalities, First Nations, and other stakeholders RECEIVE FEEDBACK & ADDRESS CONCERNS

• Meetings with local

residents and resident groups, municipalities, First Nations, and other stakeholders

• Adjust project

mitigation measures as necessary to address community concerns Phase 2 CLARIFY SCOPE & MITIGATIONS

• 2 open houses
• 8,900 invitations to

attend

• Ensure mitigation

measures address the feedback received

• Receiving additional

feedback and consideration

Community Engagement

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F R A S E R S U R R E Y D O C K S

Feedback received expressed concerns in six key areas:

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• 1. Coal Dust
• 2. Noise
• 3. Traffic Impacts
• 4. Coal Barge Safety
• 5. Coal Impact on Marine Life
• 6. Emergency Preparedness

Feedback

• Fraser Surrey Docks has worked closely with Port Metro Vancouver, sector

experts and our partners to address these concerns with mitigation measures

• This presentation outlines certain mitigation measures; further detail can be

found in the Project Discussion Guide

Coal Dust Mitigation - Railcars

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• All coal shipped on BNSF railcars must be covered with a topper coating or surface

stabilizer that has proven through operations to reduce dust by 85%

• All coal shipper on BNSF railcars must be loaded in accordance with BNSF’s Load Profile

Template, which requires smoothing of the coal such that it is more aerodynamic and less susceptible to loss from wind

• After unloading at FSD, empty railcars will be sprayed with water to remove any remaining

coal dust prior to the return journey

Coal Dust Mitigation - FSD

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• Coal drops from railcar into enclosed receiving bin through trap doors at a maximum height
• f three feet to minimize dust
• Coal transported to barge loader through enclosed conveyance system
• All transfer points within conveyor system fitted with water spray for additional dust control
• Covered barge loader, equipped with short directional snorkel, with ability to limit the drop

height to barge surface and reduce turbulence

• Since our original submission in Jul 2012, we have made several changes which should

eliminate the need for an emergency stockpile

• Weather condition and dust monitors on site and just outside terminal

Coal Dust Mitigation - Barge

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• Coal load profiled in order to remove uneven surfaces that could catch the airflow more

easily and create dust

• Coal barge may be sprayed with water if the wind and temperature conditions have created

an increased dust risk

• Coal barges will be subject to a speed limitation
• f 7 knots to reduce windage
• Loading operations suspended in high wind

conditions

• Dust monitors on the barges

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Noise Mitigation

• All rail movement within FSD and the adjacent Port Authority Rail Yard will be

restricted to 3 mph or less

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• When being unloaded from the rail cars, the

coal drop will be 3 feet or less and with the enclosure around the pits the noise will be minimized

• An electric rail car positioner will be used to

move cars through the facility at a consistent speed to avoid any noisy shunting

• New rail is being installed with curvatures of

12 degrees or less to minimize noise caused by steel railcar wheels pulling on steel track when turns are tighter

• Working with specific stakeholders

regarding train whistle noise

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Coal Barge Safety

• FSD conducted an assessment of possible marine navigational risks associated with the

coal barge movements and it was concluded that proposed barge movements present no new risks

• Barge operations will not be conducted in high wind conditions (over 40kmh), or foggy

conditions

• In addition, all tugs and barges will be inspected on regular intervals to ensure they meet

the required Transport Canada regulations and be equipped with fire suppression

• Tugs will be selected in accordance with current weather conditions and load

characteristics to ensure proper match

• Barges hull will be compartmentalized so that if one compartment is punctured the

damage can be maintained and barge remains afloat

• No coal will be stored in the hull, so that a hull puncture would not lead directly to a coal

spill

• Ensuring all tug boats and captains are certified by Transport Canada, per normal
• peration
• Lafarge, the marine operator, is highly experienced with river conditions and navigation

and have been operating barges in the river for over 20 years

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Emergency Preparedness Mitigation

Safety is the number one priority at FSD

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• Complete Operational Risk Assessment with union representatives and employees, which

become incorporated into the terminal’s SOP and SWP

• Comprehensive Spill Response Plan (in conjunction with PMV)
• Comprehensive Emergency

Response Plan (in conjunction with CoS FD, rail and marine operators) – Human Safety, Containment, Assessment, Cleanup and Resumption

• Belt conveyors equipped with fire

(hose) taps and valves

• Fire retardant hydraulic fluids and

fire resistant belting

Thank you

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Questions & Discussion

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