ROBERTS BANK TERMINAL 2 WORKING GROUP Meeting #2 April 15, 2014 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Meeting #2 April 15, 2014 Afternoon session

(NOTE: contains preliminary information – may be subject to future revisions)

ROBERTS BANK TERMINAL 2 WORKING GROUP

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APPROACH TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Presenter: Celesa Horvath Ventus Development Services Inc.

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• Regulatory process
• Issues scoping
• Valued Components
• Assessment of valued components
• Assessment of Potential Project Effects
• Intermediate Components
• Valued Components

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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• Federal Environmental Assessment (EA) process

includes independent panel review

• Federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Guidelines issued January 7, 2014

• Defines the scope of the project to be assessed
• Identifies the factors to be considered and the scope of

those factors

• Provincial EA process: requirements not yet defined

REGULATORY PROCESS

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• PMV has a long history of project development and operations
• n Roberts Bank
• PMV has remained actively engaged with federal and

provincial regulatory agencies, Aboriginal groups, local governments and communities, stakeholders, and the public.

• Ongoing community consultation and Aboriginal group

engagement

• Multi-year multi-round consultation process for RBT2
• Technical Advisory Groups (Nov. 2012 – May 2013)
• Previous environmental assessments and monitoring

programs for projects undertaken on Roberts Bank;

• Results of field studies and computer modelling

ISSUES SCOPING

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• EIS will focus the assessment on valued components.
• Valued components are “attributes of the physical,

biophysical, and human environment that may be affected by the Project that have been identified to be of concern by the proponent, government agencies, Aboriginal peoples, and the public.”

• Valued components were identified through the issues

scoping process, including extensive consultation and engagement.

• Following scoping, a three-step process was used for VC

selection. VALUED COMPONENTS

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VALUED COMPONENT SELECTION PROCESS

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VC SELECTION THREE-STEP PROCESS

Step 1

• Does the

candidate VC

• ccur near/within

the Project area? AND

• Could the Project

interact with the candidate VC? AND

• Is the candidate

VC of interest to the public, Aboriginal groups

• r government?

OR

• Is the candidate

VC particularly sensitive or vulnerable to disturbance?

Step 2

• Does the Project

have the potential to adversely affect the candidate VC and can this effect be measured and monitored?

Step 3

• Is the candidate

VC the receptor component in a Project-related effects pathway?

YES YES YES

Selected as VALUED COMPONENT

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EXAMPLE OF A VALUED COMPONENT EFFECTS PATHWAY PROJECT INTERACTION

From Construction and Operation Activities INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS Assess Project- related changes

VALUED COMPONENTS

Assess Project- related effects

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RBT2 EIS INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS Air Quality Noise and Vibration Light Coastal Geomorphology Surficial Geology and Marine Sediment Geological Hazards and Geotechnical Characteristics Marine Water Quality Underwater Noise Population Demographics

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RBT2 EIS VALUED COMPONENTS

Labour Market Economic Development Local Government Finances Marine Commercial use Services and Infrastructure Outdoor Recreation Visual Resources Land and Water Use Physical and Cultural Heritage Human Health

Marine Vegetation and Biofilm Marine Invertebrates Marine Fish Marine Mammals Coastal Birds Roberts Bank Ecosystem Productivity Ongoing Productivity of CRA Fisheries

Social/Economic Biophysical

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Project Interaction Air Quality Marine Commercial Use Outdoor Recreation Human Health Noise and Vibration

EXAMPLE OF COMPONENT LINKAGES

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INTERMEDIATE AND VALUED COMPONENT LINKAGES

An 'x' indicates that the component in the row informs the component in the column.

Air Quality Noise and Vibration Light Coastal Geomorphology Marine Sediment Marine Water Quality Underwater Noise Population Demographics Marine Vegetation and Biofilm Marine Invertebrates Marine Fish Marine Mammals Coastal Birds Roberts Bank Ecosystem Ongoing Productivity of CRA Fisheries Labour Market Economic Development Marine Commercial use Local Government Finances Services and Infrastructure Outdoor Recreation Visual Resources Land and Water Use Physical and Cultural Heritage Human Health Air Quality x x x Noise and Vibration x x x Light x x x x x Coastal Geomorphology x x x x x x x x x x x x Marine Sediment x x x x x x x Marine Water Quality x x x x x x x x Underwater Noise x x Population Demographics x x x x x Marine Vegetation and Biofilm x x x x x x x Marine Invertebrates x x x x x x x x x Marine Fish x x x x x x x x Marine Mammals x x x x Coastal Birds x x x x x Roberts Bank Ecosystem x Ongoing Productivity of CRA Fisheries x x Labour Market x x x Economic Development x Marine Commercial use x x Local Government Finances Services and Infrastructure Outdoor Recreation x x Visual Resources x x x Land and Water Use x x x Physical and Cultural Heritage x Human Health Valued Components

Intermediate Component and Valued Component Linkages

Intermediate Components Valued Components Intermediate Components

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• Potential effects of the Project will be assessed for each VC,

including transboundary effects and the effects of malfunctions or accidents

• For construction and operation phases, EIS will provide:
• Descriptions of changes to intermediate components
• Assessment of effects for environmental, economic, social,

heritage and health VCs

• EIS will consider potential effects on established and

asserted Aboriginal rights, title, and other interests, including current use of land and resources for traditional purposes ASSESSING POTENTIAL PROJECT-RELATED EFFECTS

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Study purpose and approach Study methods Existing Conditions Future conditions without the Project Future conditions with the Project

ASSESSMENT OF INTERMEDIATE COMPONENTS For each intermediate component, the EIS will describe:

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VC sub-components and indicators Assessment boundaries Existing conditions Future conditions without the Project Project-VC interactions and effects Mitigation Measures Residual effects (if any) Cumulative effects assessment (if required) Monitoring and Follow-up Programs

ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS For each valued component, the EIS will describe:

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• Sub-components provide further

structure to the assessment

• Indicators or metrics, are used to

quantitatively/qualitatively evaluate a VC or VC sub-component

• Example – Marine Mammals VC

ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

VC Sub-components Indicators Marine Mammals Killer Whales

SRKW population growth rate Sound levels Salmon abundance Salmon productivity Contaminant levels

Baleen Whales

Sound levels

Pinnipeds (seals/sea lions) Sound levels

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Spatial Boundary Definition

Project Area Encompasses the land and land covered by water that will be occupied by the Project components and activities listed in the EIS Guidelines Local Assessment Area (LAA) The area within which the Project is expected to interact with and potentially have an effect

• n the VC

Regional Assessment Area (RAA) Provides the regional context for the assessment of potential Project-related effects within the LAA. Includes the area within which the residual effects of the Project are likely to combine with the effects of other projects and activities to result in a cumulative effect

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Temporal boundaries defined by period
• f Project-VC interactions during

construction (including decommissioning

• f temporary construction-related

facilities) and operation (including maintenance activities)

• Administrative boundaries are political,

economic, fiscal or social constraints

• Technical boundaries are unavoidable

constraints on VC effects assessment (e.g. model limitations)

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Pre-project conditions that establish

context for the VC assessment

• Takes into account the effects to

date of other projects and activities that have been carried out

• Based on review of available

information and study results

• Described within VC spatial

boundaries

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Future effects from projects and

activities (other than RBT2) expected to occur by the time the RBT2 is undertaken

• Described within VC spatial

boundaries

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Project-VC interactions summarised

in matrix format (template below, in

part)

• Rating of potential effect focuses

assessment on key interactions

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Project Component Project Sub- component and Activity Potential for Interaction with Valued Component

Rating of Potential Effect of Interaction with Valued Component*

Rationale for Rating

• f Potential Effects

Construction Intermediate Transfer Pit Activity #1 /

, ,  or 

Activity #2 /

, ,  or 

Etc. /

, ,  or 

Marine Terminal Sub-component #1 Activity #1 /

, ,  or 

Etc. /

, ,  or 

Widened Causeway Sub-component #1 Activity #1 /

, ,  or 

Etc. /

, ,  or 

Expanded Tug Basin Activity #1 /

, ,  or 

Etc. /

, ,  or 

Key to Table Symbols

 Potential for Interaction  Yes  No  Potential Effect of Interaction Rating  No effect  Negligible effect  Potential effect of minor to moderate consequence  Potential effect of high consequence

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Technically and economically

feasible measures to avoid or minimise adverse Project-related

• effects. Examples:
• Design modifications
• Project scheduling
• VC-specific mitigation
• Measures (policies, programs, other

commitments by PMV) to enhance

• r promote the Project’s positive

effects

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Effects persisting after mitigation

measures are implemented are characterised by 6 criteria (below)

• Significance determination considers

nature of residual effect and context in which it occurs

Criteria Description Direction Overall nature of the residual effect Magnitude Expected size or severity of the residual effect Extent Spatial scale over which the residual effect is expected to occur Duration Length of time over which the residual effect is expected to persist Frequency How often the residual effect is expected to occur Reversibility Whether or not the residual effect can be reversed once the physical work or activity causing the effect ceases

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Conducted when an adverse residual

effect occurs from Project-VC interaction

• Includes assessment of effects

associated with RBT2, combined with effects of other certain and reasonably foreseeable projects and activities

• Project Inclusion List compiled from

publicly available information sources

• A project is included if it’s subject to a

formal EA or permitting process, and adequate information is known (scope, boundaries, potential effects)

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ASSESSMENT OF VALUED COMPONENTS

• Programs required to:
• Confirm residual and cumulative

effects predictions

• The efficacy of mitigation measures
• Programs focus on areas of

identified uncertainty

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QUESTIONS?

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AIR QUALITY STUDY

Presenter: Dan Hrebenyk SENES Consultants

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• Previous air quality studies at Roberts Bank
• Perspective on air quality in Tsawwassen relative to
• ther locations in Lower Fraser Valley
• Purpose of RBT2 Air Quality Study
• Study approach for assessing existing and future

conditions

• Methodology
• Spatial boundaries
• Emissions scenarios, inventory of sources, and

contaminants of potential concern

• Meteorological data sources & validation
• Air quality objectives and preliminary results for

existing and future conditions without RBT2 PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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Year Type of Study or Monitoring 2002, 2006, 2010 to present Air quality monitoring by Metro Vancouver 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014 Comprehensive emission inventories prepared by RWDI, SENES and SNC-Lavalin for Port Metro Vancouver 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006 Dispersion modelling analyses prepared by Jacques Whitford, SENES & RWDI for Port Metro Vancouver & Tsawwassen First Nation

PREVIOUS AIR QUALITY STUDIES AT ROBERTS BANK

Each study has provided insight to subsequent studies, leading to continuous refinement of knowledge and understanding of air contaminant emissions from marine terminals at Roberts Bank and air quality changes in Delta. All previous information has been used to inform the RBT2 AQ Study.

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• Tsawwassen - some of the lowest levels of criteria air

contaminants in the Lower Fraser Valley (LFV)

• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Less than 10% of most stringent AQ objectives & some of the

lowest in LFV

• Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
• less than 40% of most stringent AQ objectives
• Sulphur dioxide (SO2)
• less than 10% of current AQ objectives
• Fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
• lowest 24-hour average in the LFV; 56% of AQ objective
• 2nd lowest annual average; well below long-term planning

goal

2012 AIR QUALITY IN TSAWWASSEN

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• To identify and quantify potential changes in air quality

resulting from the proposed RBT2 Project, utilising a conservative approach

• To provide estimates of potential changes in future air

quality levels to inform the following valued component effects assessments:

• Human Health
• Marine Commercial Use
• Outdoor Recreation

STUDY PURPOSE

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AIR QUALITY TEAM AND CONTRIBUTORS

• Air Quality Team
• Port Metro Vancouver (Container Capacity Improvement Program)
• SENES Consultants and Levelton Consultants Limited – AQ

Consultants

• Hemmera Envirochem Inc. – Environmental Assessment

Consultants

• Stakeholders/Regulatory Agency Representatives
• Port Metro Vancouver
• Metro Vancouver
• Environment Canada (EC)
• Tsawwassen First Nation
• Corporation of Delta
• B.C. Ministry of Environment

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To evaluate construction and operation phase emissions, the main study components include:

• Spatial boundaries:
• Study area
• Dispersion modelling area - provides air contaminant

concentrations at grid points and specific receptor locations

• Emissions estimates – from best practice methods adopted

by Transport Canada, EC, and the U.S. EPA.

• 3 parts: emission scenarios, inventory of sources, substances
• Meteorological data followed by air dispersion modelling

RBT2 AQ STUDY METHODOLOGY

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STUDY AREA AND DISPERSION MODELLING BOUNDARIES

Study Area

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AIR QUALITY STUDY METHODOLOGY

• Emission scenarios for existing terminals with/without RBT2
• 1-year of meteorological data from weather model,

validated against observed meteorological data

• Atmospheric dispersion model to predict AQ changes
• Background 98th percentile air quality from station T39 in

Tsawwassen for period 2010-2012

Observed 98th Percentile Conservative AQ Concentration Air Emissions Scenarios Meteorological Data & Dispersion Modelling Air Quality Prediction

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RBT2 AQ STUDY EMISSION SCENARIOS

1. Existing Conditions - Emissions from 3 existing terminals (DP, WS, and B.C. Ferries) in 2010 2. Future without RBT2 - Future increase in operations for 3 existing terminals for 2025 (no RBT2) 3. Future with RBT2 - Future increase in operations for 3 existing terminals plus RBT2 for 2025 For each scenario, total annual emissions will consider:

• Fleet age distribution and turnover for ships, cargo handling

equipment, locomotives & on-road vehicles

• Emission standards applicable to each type of engine
• Current and anticipated activity levels for all fleets

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• Marine vessels – calling at Deltaport (DP), Westshore (WS),

RBT2, and B.C. Ferries terminals

• Cargo handling equipment at DP, WS and RBT2 terminals
• Rail locomotives at DP, WS and RBT2 terminals
• On-road vehicles, including trucks and passenger vehicles

at DP, WS, RBT2 and B.C. Ferries terminals RBT2 AQ STUDY EMISSION SOURCES

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RBT2 AQ STUDY EMISSION SUBSTANCES

• Combustion-related emissions:
• Criteria Air Contaminants - CO, SO2, NOx (NO/NO2), VOCs, PM,

PM10, PM2.5, Ozone (1st order estimate for ground-level ozone)

• Trace Organic Substances
• CEPA toxics & US EPA priority mobile source air toxics
• acetaldehyde, benzene, 1,3 butadiene, acrolein, formaldehyde,

diesel particulate matter (DPM), naphthalene, benzo(a)pyrene

• Greenhouse gases (expressed as CO2e)
• Climate forcing particulate matter – black carbon
• Fugitive dust emissions:
• Coal dust from Westshore terminal (PM, PM10 & PM2.5)

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• Different criteria from various agencies
• Environment Canada
• National Ambient Air Quality Objectives (NAAQO)
• Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS)
• Ministry of Environment & Metro Vancouver
• Ambient Air Quality Objectives (AAQO)
• Alberta & Ontario
• AAQO & AAQC for selected trace organic compounds
• Different averaging times
• 1-hour, 8-hour, 24-hour & annual averages

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY CRITERIA

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CONSTRUCTION PHASE EMISSIONS

• RBT2 construction phase activity emissions assessment

will include a quantitative assessment plus reference to construction best practices

• Total construction phase emissions will be calculated for

all contaminants during the period of maximum emissions

• To quantify worst case, maximum construction phase

activity emissions will be modelled in CALPUFF, focusing

• n NOx, SO2 & PM2.5

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• Reality - Impractical to model actual operations
• Variety of ship sizes and ages
• Unpredictability of ship arrival/departure schedules
• Uncertainty about capabilities to link with available shore

power for future operations

• Alternative – model hypothetical ‘what if’ emission

scenarios

• Maximum hourly & maximum daily emissions
• All berths occupied by largest vessels, ships manoeuvring every

hour, peak cargo handling, rail & truck traffic

• Average hourly & average daily emissions
• Lower activity levels

RBT2 AQ STUDY MODELLING SCENARIOS

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METEOROLOGICAL DATA AND VALIDATION

• WRF-NMM model developed by National Oceanic &

Atmospheric Organization (NOAA)

• Validation of 2010 data at Vancouver Airport, Abbotsford

Airport, and Sand Heads observation stations

• Stations chosen because reasonable siting and considered

representative of local characteristics

• WRF-NMM input to meteorological processor in dispersion

model

• CALMET/CALPUFF model – recommended in modelling

guidelines in B.C., AB, SK, NL, as well as USA & NZ

• Validation with observations at Station T39, ferry terminal &

Fraser River buoy station

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OBSERVATION STATIONS

Study Area

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WIND INFORMATION FROM VANCOUVER AIRPORT 2008-2012

4 8 12 16 20 24 28

N NNE NE ENE E ESE SE SSE S SSW SW WSW W WNW NW NNW

2 4 6

N NNE NE ENE E ESE SE SSE S SSW SW WSW W WNW NW NNW

2010 (in red) considered representative of typical meteorology

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CALMET – PREDICTED WIND AT RBT2

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COMPARISON OF COMPUTATIONAL GRID RESOLUTIONS

Study Grid B.C. Guidelines

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DISCRETE RECEPTOR LOCATIONS

ID Receptor Description R1 Ladner R2 Farmer #1 R3 Tsawwassen First Nation R4 Farmer #2 R5 Farmer #3 R6 Tsawwassen Beach Campsite R7 Beach Grove R8 Boundary Bay R9 Tsawwassen R10 Point Roberts #1 R11 Point Roberts #2 R12 Delta Hospital R13 Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal R14 Reifel Bird Sanctuary R15 Boundary Bay GVRD Park R16 English Bluff Beach R17 South Arm Marsh R18 Air Quality Monitoring Station T39

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• RBT2 Assessment:
• All berths occupied every hour of the year (including ferries)
• Up to 8 ships arriving & 8 ships departing daily (DP, WS & RBT2)
• Max. Hourly - 1 arriving:1 departing every hour (including ferries)
• Container ships represented as 12,000 TEU capacity (DP & RBT2)
• No shore power credit - uncertain # of ships capable of using it
• Reality: 2005-2012 at Deltaport
• Full berth occupancy ~50% of the time
• No ship arrivals/departures on any given day ~40% of the time
• 5000-6000 & 8000-9000 vessels ~71% of ship calls with >9000

TEU vessels 1.5%

• And RBT2 & DP3 will be equipped with shore power

PRIMARY ASSUMPTIONS FOR OPERATION PHASE

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POTENTIAL MAXIMUM NO2 1-HOUR PLUME 2010 EXISTING CONDITIONS

Notes:

• 1. Results are preliminary
• 2. Concentrations contours include a 98th percentile background concentration of 44.7 µg/m3
• 3. Areas exceeding AAQO of 200 µg/m3 shaded yellow within the contour
• 4. Figure shows the extent of the plume for a 1-hour period (2100 to 2200h on March 24, 2010)

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POTENTIAL MAXIMUM PM2.5 24-HOUR PLUME 2010 EXISTING CONDITIONS

Notes:

• 1. Results are preliminary
• 2. Concentrations contours include a 98th percentile background concentration of 8.7 µg/m3
• 3. Areas exceeding AAQO of 25 µg/m3 shaded yellow within the contour
• 4. Figure shows the extent of the plume for a 24-hour period (August 11, 2010)

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2010 EXISTING CONDITIONS MODEL RESULTS VS. OBSERVATIONS Example of conservative model results for existing conditions:

• Max. modelled hourly SO2 concentration at T39 Air Quality

Station

• Max. predicted = 112.8 µg/m3
• 98th percentile background SO2 = 7.7 µg/m3
• Total concentration = 120.5 µg/m3
• Max. observed SO2 concentration at T39 for winds from the

direction of Roberts Bank: 53.5 µg/m3 for years 2010-2012

• Prediction on hypothetical worst case with this method is still

below Metro Van. AAQO 450 µg/m3

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2010 MODEL RESULTS VS. OBSERVATIONS Example of conservative model results for existing conditions:

• Max. modelled hourly NO2 concentration at T39 Air Quality

Station:

• Max. predicted = 118.3 µg/m3
• 98th percentile background NO2 = 44.7 µg/m3
• Total concentration = 163 µg/m3
• Max. observed NO2 concentration at T39 for winds from the

direction of Roberts Bank: 78 µg/m3 for years 2010-2012

• Prediction on hypothetical worst case is still below Metro Van.

AAQO 200 µg/m3

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DRAFT MODELLING RESULTS – NO2 HOURLY

2010 Existing Conditions 2025 without Project

Notes:

• 1. Results are preliminary
• 2. Concentrations contours include a 98th percentile background concentration of 44.7 µg/m3
• 3. Areas exceeding AAQO of 200 µg/m3 shaded yellow within the contour
• 4. NO2 emissions reduced by 2025 due to fleet turnover to newer, cleaner engines

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DRAFT MODELLING RESULTS – NO2 HOURLY

2025 without Project and 98th percentile background observation 2025 without Project and without 98th percentile background observation

Notes: 1. Results are preliminary 2. ‘Without Project’ sources include B.C. Ferries, Westshore, and Deltaport

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DRAFT MODELLING RESULTS – SO2 HOURLY

2025 without Project 2010 Existing Conditions

Notes:

• 1. Results are preliminary
• 2. Concentrations contours include a 98th percentile background concentration of 7.7 µg/m3
• 3. Areas exceeding AAQO of 450 µg/m3 shaded yellow within the contour
• 4. SO2 emissions decrease in 2015 and onwards due to ECA fuel quality requirement

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DRAFT MODELLING RESULTS – PM2.5 24-HR

2025 without Project 2010 Existing Conditions

Notes:

• 1. Results are preliminary
• 2. Concentrations contours include a 98th percentile background concentration of 8.7 µg/m3
• 3. Areas exceeding AAQO of 25 µg/m3 shaded yellow within the contour
• 4. PM2.5 emissions decrease due to normal fleet turnover to newer, cleaner engines and

switch to lower sulphur fuel after 2015 due to ECA requirements

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NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDY

Presenter: Andrew Williamson Wakefield Acoustics Ltd.

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• Goals of the noise and vibration study
• Issues Scoping – Residential Survey
• Effects of meteorology on sound propagation
• Noise and Vibration study methodology
• Preliminary Results – existing conditions

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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GOALS OF NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDIES

• Understand noise related issues experienced within

local communities

• Fill scientific data gaps re: effect of meteorology on

sound propagation over water

• Determine existing noise and vibration levels
• Predict future noise and vibration levels with and

without the Project

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NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDY OVERVIEW

Issues Scoping: Social Survey Fill info gaps: Sound Propagation Study

Noise and Vibration Conditions (Existing/Future)

Measurements and Modelling

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• The purpose of the survey was to better understand

noise and vibration issues within the community and to help plan the noise and vibration measurements.

• The survey was drafted to address all relevant noise

and vibration issues

• Topics included:
• Types of noise/vibration experienced
• Suspected sources
• How often did noise/vibration disturbances occur?
• Times of noise/vibration disturbances
• Perceived severity of disturbances

ISSUES SCOPING - RESIDENT SURVEY

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ISSUES SCOPING - RESIDENT SURVEY

• The survey area consisted of residential areas near

Roberts Bank

• Delta
• Tsawwassen First Nation
• Tsawwassen Neighbourhood
• The results of the survey were used to plan the existing

noise and vibration measurements

• Types of noise and vibration measurements
• Locations of different measurement types

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EFFECTS OF METEOROLOGY ON SOUND PROPAGATION

• Meteorology can affect the

propagation of sound; especially over distances of several kilometers

• Wind and atmospheric effects

can potentially increase or decrease noise levels

• Effects over water are not as

well understood as over land

• Noise propagation study:
• Literature review
• Computer modelling

Upwind/temperature lapse Downwind/temperature inversion

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• Purpose - Provide information on changes in noise and

vibration to the following Valued Components:

• Marine Commercial use
• Outdoor Recreation
• Human Health
• Study Components:
• Existing noise and vibration measurements
• Noise modelling
• Construction noise and vibration prediction
• Operation noise and vibration prediction

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TYPICAL LEVELS OF COMMUNITY NOISE “NOISE LEVEL THERMOMETER”

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• Within 5 km from RBT2 Marine

Terminal or 2 km from the northeast edge of the Project boundary (M5 track extension)

• Boundaries based on

World Health Organization sleep interference thresholds:

• 30 decibels indoors
• 45 decibels outdoors
• Outside of study area Project

noise < 45 decibels

STUDY BOUNDARIES - LAND

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• Marine areas (above the water) within 10 km of the

approximate geometric centre of the RBT2 marine terminal.

• Boundaries based on WHO speech interference

threshold ~ 55 dBA,

• Beyond boundary Project noise levels < 55 dBA

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• Daily average levels (Day-Night Average Level, Ldn)
• Impulsive/Transient Noise Levels
• Low-Frequency noise
• Ground-Borne vibration

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NOISE AND VIBRATION MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS

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NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDY - CONSTRUCTION

• Based on numbers and types of construction equipment

during different phases of Project construction

• U.S. Federal Transit Administration procedure
• Database of typical construction noise and vibration

levels

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NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDY - MODELLING

• 3D model of Roberts Bank terminals, RBT2 and

surrounding areas

• CadnaA state-of-the art noise prediction software
• Widely used software for assessment and prediction of

environmental noise

• Used in more than 60 countries around the world by cities,

communities, companies and authorities.

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NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDY - MODELLING

• Modelled Noise Sources:
• Project Noise Sources:
• RBT2 marine terminal and related road and rail traffic on

causeway

• Background (non-Project) Noise Sources:
• The Deltaport Terminal; and
• road and rail traffic on the causeway and in the community

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NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDY - MODELLING

• Model calculated noise levels
• Annual average levels predicted at Sites 3, 4 and 5 for existing and

future conditions.

• Noise Contour Maps
• Sound levels mapped over entire study area

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• Tsawwassen Looking Northwest

NOISE MODEL

Hwy 17 Deltaport Terminal and RBT2 Tsawwassen Site 5

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NOISE AND VIBRATION STUDY – FUTURE LEVELS

• Noise model to predict and map future annual average

noise levels with and without Project

• In 2025 RBT2 will be operating at maximum capacity
• Future vibration levels were estimated based on the

results of the field measurements

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EXISTING CONDITIONS - NOISE ENVIRONMENTS

• Roberts Bank terminals were not the dominant source of

community noise

• Noise environments were composed of diverse sources:
• Roberts Bank Terminals
• Roberts Bank causeway road and rail traffic
• B.C. Ferries Terminal
• Road traffic
• Rail traffic
• Aircraft
• Marine vessels
• Local sources (residential/recreational activities)

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EXISTING CONDITIONS - NOISE LEVELS

Site Location Ldn (decibels) Measured, July 2013 Modelled, Annual Avg. 3 41 B St., Delta 55.7 56.7 4 Tsawwassen First Nation Longhouse 52.7 50.9 5 Pacific Drive, Tsawwassen 53.4 55.1

• Annual average noise levels were estimated using the

noise model – reflect annual average meteorology

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EXISTING CONDITIONS – VIBRATION RESULTS

• Ground-Borne Vibration
• Ground-borne vibration levels were dominated by trains and

heavy trucks local to communities

• Background vibration levels (potentially including Roberts Bank

terminals) were below the threshold of human perception (93 dB re 1 nm/s)

• Maximum levels from trains and heavy trucks ~ 95 to 116 dB re 1

nm/s

• Local truck and train events were above threshold of perception

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Project Interaction Air Quality Marine Commercial Use Outdoor Recreation Human Health Noise and Vibration

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• container.improvement@portmetrovancouver.com

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