Section 4.0 - ESAP Component PlansThe ESAP incorporates a number of documents for developing, managing, and reclaiming the mine.These component plans are described in the following sections and include:• Waste Management Plan• ERCP• OHSP• Water Monitoring Plan• MRCP• ESCP• BMP• CDP• IPP• SEP4.1 Waste Management PlanThe Waste Management Plan details the handling, storing, and disposing of wastes that are generated by<strong>Project</strong> activities, including the mining operations, PUG Plant, Leach Plant, workshop, offices, PUGtailings storage facility (TSF), CCD TSFs, Glauber Salt Pad, and other facilities. The Waste ManagementPlan also addresses the management of wastes designated for special handling including hazardous,medical, and emergency response wastes and sewage as well as the minimization of waste throughcomposting and recycling programs. The Waste Management Plan may require updating as the <strong>Project</strong>progresses to reflect site-specific conditions. The HSSE Manager, in collaboration with the GeneralManager, Mining Operations Manager, Chief Medical Officer, and Plant Operations and MetallurgyManager, will be responsible for updating, finalizing, and carrying out the actions defined in the WasteManagement Plan.4.2 Emergency Response and Contingency PlanThe ERCP outlines the process for responding to on-site emergencies, including accidental spills andreleases, fires, explosions and medical emergencies. It is designed to minimize employee exposure torisk and injury and limit potential impacts to the environment in emergency situations. The ERCPidentifies training programs for emergency recognition and prevention, methods and procedures foralerting on-site employees, resources for medical and emergency treatments, and procedures forcontainment and clean-up of accidental spills. The General Manager, in collaboration with the HSSEManager, Plant Operations and Metallurgy Manager, and the Chief Medical Officer, will be responsible forthe management, implementation, and information dissemination called for in the ERCP.4.3 Occupational Health and Safety PlanThis OHSP describe procedures, systems, and equipment specific to occupational health and safetymanagement at the <strong>Project</strong>. Included in the OHSP are details regarding education and awarenessthrough employee orientations, safety meetings, and trainings. The Plan includes general safety practicesfor housekeeping and working in remote and adverse conditions.The OHSP outlines the proper procedures for dealing with hazardous materials, emergencies, and therequirements for reporting any incidents. The Plan also outlines a medical monitoring employee health<strong>Executive</strong> Summary, Rev 04-1
program which will document a worker’s exposure and medical conditions throughout the life of theproject.4.4 Water Monitoring PlanThe Water Monitoring Plan provides the sampling and analysis plan and quality assurance plan forcontinued collection of surface and groundwater data to further characterize the hydrological andhydrogeological environment within the <strong>Project</strong> area. The surface water sampling and analysis includesmonitoring both water quality and flows upstream and downstream of <strong>Project</strong> activities to assure that theflow and quality of the water are not adversely impacted and are suitable for downstream use. Thegroundwater sampling and analysis plan is to determine aquifer characteristics and water quality toassess and mitigate potential impacts, if needed, during the development, operation, and closure of the<strong>Project</strong>. Finally, the Water Monitoring Plan outlines the quality control assurances that must be followedto ensure the data is collected accurately.4.5 Mine Reclamation and Closure PlanThe MRCP outlines the general program for stabilizing and revegetating the <strong>Project</strong>. Concurrent with andfollowing cessation of mine operations, disturbed areas will be reclaimed to a forest/wildlife habitat postminingland use.Procedures have been established in the MRCP for closure activities, including site demolition anddisposal, site grading, reestablishing drainage channels, and providing for runoff and sediment control.Reclamation procedures include soil placement, seedbed preparation, seeding and planting, soilamendments, and monitoring of revegetation success.Reclamation elements are described for each major project component that exists at the site or that willbe developed as part of the current project plan based on the general strategies defined for closure andreclamation. Each of these is described in sufficient detail as to understand the cost elements that havegone into the <strong>Project</strong> reclamation budget. Based on the current land disturbance and planned projectexpansion, this budget has been estimated at between US$39.3 and 42 million.A number of GeoCam staff will be involved in closure and reclamation activities, but all reclamation andclosure activities, including planning, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting, will be under theresponsible charge of the HSSE Manager.4.6 Erosion and Sediment Control PlanThe ESCP details the structures and procedures that will be implemented to reduce the production andtransport of sediment from land disturbance related to mining activities. Design and sediment controlgoals were identified and developed in the ESCP. These goals were kept in mind when sizing thesediment control structures, and channels and culverts, and designing the sediment trap, waste fillstockpile, and mine cut boxes.The ESCP provides specific controls and design for the plant site, ore stockpiles, haul and access roads,mine box cut panels, and waste fill stockpiles. Diversion and collection channels, rock check damsediment traps, culverts, and sediment pond structure designs are presented in the ESCP. Schedulingand sequencing of construction activities, concurrent reclamation, revegetation, and site grading tocontrol runoff are important elements of the overall ESCP.4.7 Biodiversity Management PlanThe objective of the BMP is to support conservation through the implementation of practical operationalmethods and conservation program management. Based on consultations relating to the ESIA, programs<strong>Executive</strong> Summary, Rev 04-2