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• Developing a protocol for consultation with the Haisla on heritage and archaeological resource assessment, monitoring and disturbance mitigation activities; • Determining an appropriate location for discharge of process water, as well as acceptable water quality and discharge infrastructure requirements; • Working with the District of Kitimat to address cost-sharing and use of municipal services; • Provision of job opportunities and appropriate training opportunities for local community residents; • Development of a comprehensive environment, health and safety management system for all Project phases; • Minimizing public access restrictions to those required around the ship berth when at the terminal, the foreshore lease area, and the LNG terminal site; • Maintaining a map of recommended public safety sites on its web site, and post and regularly updating LNG vessel schedules on its web site; • Implementing road safety provisions such as posting of roads during construction, considering worker transportation alternatives, and managing vehicle movements; • Consulting with the District of Kitimat on the access road and road improvements; • Providing regular updates on the KLNG web site to advise the public on the Project schedule, permit approvals and construction schedules; • Working with the District of Kitimat, local recreational groups, other industries and the Haisla to address public recreational access issues in Douglas Channel; • A number of specific commitments to minimize potential effects on Haisla use of Emsley and Bish Cove, and the surrounding areas; • Hiring First Nations people, with appropriate qualifications and skills, from local community or region, when available; • Purchasing goods and services from First Nation businesses, where such goods and services are available on a competitive basis; • Working with local professional and trade associations, to ensure First Nations people are considered for jobs; • Providing advance notice to First Nation businesses about goods and service requirements for the Project; and • Negotiating a benefits agreement with the Haisla to address loss of access to the Project area. Conclusions of the Assessment This joint Report and its conclusions are based on: review of the information provided by the Proponent; the potential effects of the Project identified by the Proponent; potential effects and issues raised by the public, government agencies and the Haisla; and the additional mitigation measures and commitments made by the Proponent to mitigate all potential effects identified. Executive Summary-KLNG Terminal Project 12
Pursuant to the requirements of the BC Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA), EAO is satisfied that: • The process and documents generated as part of this EA adequately identify and address the potential adverse environmental, land use, socio-economic, public safety and health, heritage, navigable waters and First Nations effects; • Public and First Nations consultation, and the distribution of information have been adequate; • Issues identified during the review process by the public, the Haisla, federal, provincial and local government agencies have been adequately addressed by the Proponent during the review of the Application; and • Practical means have been identified to prevent or reduce to an acceptable level any potential adverse effects. Pursuant to the requirements of the CEAA, the federal RAs have determined that, on the basis of this CSR, and provided that the Proponent conducts the mitigation measures as described, the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects whether it is located at either Emsley Cove or Bish Cove. Executive Summary-KLNG Terminal Project 13
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