Compliance Verification Activity Report: CV2324-116 - Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC

Overview

Compliance verification activity type: Field Inspection

Activity #: CV2324-116
Start date: 2023-05-01
End date: 2023-05-05

Team:

Regulated company: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC

Operating company: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC

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Rationale and scope:

An environmental inspection of construction on spread 6/7A of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Focus on watercourse crossings, implementation of erosion and sediment control measures, reclamation, dewatering requirements and implementation of nesting migratory bird requirements. 

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Facility details

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Regulatory requirements

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Observations (no outstanding follow-up required)

Observation 1 - General Observations

Date & time of visit: 2023-05-02 08:00

Discipline: Environmental Protection

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Observations:

Peach Creek KP 1098+750

Yarrow SF 20 Wilson Road KP 1103+100 Yarrow Ecovillage Lightning Rock SF16 KP 112+450 SF14 KP 1112.862 to 1113+860 - There are approximately 16 archeological sites and they would get re-staked after clearing and grubbing. An archeological monitor was onsite during clearing, stumping and grubbing.
-Oregon Forestsnail salvage was completed relocating approximately 50 to 100 snails. Exclusion fencing was installed.
-Temporary sediment and erosion control measures would be installed until grade is complete.
Fraser Heights KP 1163+700 DPI Exit Redwoods Golf Course KP 1148+500

Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used

Observation 2 - Watercourses

Date & time of visit: 2023-05-02 08:00

Discipline: Environmental Protection

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Wetland BC 706a2

SF46 Nevin Creek BC 708 KP1080+670 Ross Road BC739 KP 1131+300

Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used

Observation 3 - Reclamation

Date & time of visit: 2023-05-04 09:00

Discipline: Environmental Protection

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Observations:

Bridal Falls KP 1076

Arlington Road KP 1095+900 Sandyhill and Ferdale Street KP 1118+600
Golden Ears Connector KP 1159+300 CWP42
CWP40 KP1158+800 TMEP representatives said reclamation in this area will be complete in approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Willow stakes and shrubs will be planted.
 

Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used

Observation 4 - Davidson Creek HDD/ Northern Spotted Owl Sanctuary KP 1143+100

Date & time of visit: 2023-05-04 09:00

Discipline: Environmental Protection

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Observations:

While reaming with the 48” reamer a sinkhole occurred in Telegraph Road near the exit. Approximately 30m to 40m of casing is required to continue drilling. A Resource Specialist was onsite during the inspection monitoring for noise exceedances and disturbances to the owls. She monitors 6 aviaries and was referencing a power point presentation which indicated specific disturbance behaviours.    
TMEP Representatives stated:




 

Compliance tool used: No compliance tool used

Observations (company follow-up required)

Identified non-compliances to company plans or procedures are non-compliances either to:

- the condition of an authorization document that requires the implementation of that plan or procedure; or

- the relevant section of the regulations that requires implementation of that plan or procedure including those sections that require implementation of plans or procedures as a part of a Program

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