Appendix F - Public Consultation Documentations - Utilities Kingston

Notice of Study CommencementCataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment PlantSchedule C Class Environmental AssessmentUtilities Kingston has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to upgrade the facility andexpand the treatment capacity at the Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in orderto ensure continued reliable service. The purpose of this EA study is to identify the preferredstrategy for meeting future wastewater treatment needs identified through the Sewer Master Plancurrently underway. The Cataraqui Bay WWTP, located at 409 Front Road, provides treatment ofwastewater generated in Kingston’s west end and currently has a rated capacity of 38 800 m 3 /d. ThisEA study will examine alternative strategies for an increase in the functional capacity of the WWTPin order to accommodate anticipated future flow requirements.The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of a Schedule C project under theMunicipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007). The Class EAprocess involves identification of effluent and capacity requirements, assessment of alternativeoptimization and expansion strategies, development of a recommended conceptual design, andconsultation with agencies and the public. The alternative strategies will be evaluated to ensure thepreferred solution minimizes impacts on the natural and social/cultural environment while optimizingcapital and operating investments.Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Class EA process, and input will be soughtthroughout the study.A mailing list for notification of project status and opportunities for public input is now beingcompiled. If you wish to receive notifications, or if you have any questions regarding the study,please contact one of the people listed below.Dan Lalande, P.Eng.Project ManagerJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited863 Princess Street, Suite 203Kingston ON K7L 5N4dlalande@jlrichards.caPhone: (613)-544-1424 Ext. 224This Notice issued 3 August, 2010Sarah Doherty, P.Eng.Utilities EngineerUtilities Kingston85 Lappan’s Lane, P.O. Box 790Kingston, ON K7L 4X7sdoherty@utilitieskingston.comPhone: (613)-546-1181, Ext.2288

Utilities Kingston invites you to attend aPUBLIC OPEN HOUSEFOR THE CATARAQUI BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADESCHEDULE “C” CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTWHEN:WHERE:Thursday July 12, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Invista Centre1355 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ONMeeting Room A/BDrop in at this Open House to find out about the rationale for the plant expansion and recommendedtreatment technologies.Various studies undertaken will be presented.This study is being undertaken according to the Ontario Municipal Engineer’s Association Schedule “C”Class Environmental Assessment protocol endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.For more information, please feel free to contact the following:Michael Troop, P.Eng., M.Eng.Environmental EngineerJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited863 Princess Street, Suite 203Kingston, ON K7L 5N4mtroop@jlrichards.caPhone: 613-544-1424 Ext. 2231Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng.Utilities EngineerUtilities Kingston85 Lappan’s Lane, P.O. Box 790Kingston, ON K7L 4X7cchiddle@utilitieskingston.comPhone: 613-546-1181 Ext. 2272This notice first published July 3, 2012

Utilities Kingston invites you to attend aPUBLIC OPEN HOUSE NO. 2FOR THE CATARAQUI BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADESCHEDULE “C” CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTWHEN:WHERE:Thursday August 30, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Invista Centre (Athletic Centre)1350 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ONMeeting Room A/BDrop in at this Open House to find out about the development and selection of the preferred design concept.The Opinion of Probable Cost and Conceptual Site Layout for the plant’s next expansion will be presented.This study is being undertaken according to the Ontario Municipal Engineer’s Association Schedule “C”Class Environmental Assessment protocol endorsed by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.For more information, please feel free to contact the following:Michael Troop, P.Eng., M.Eng.Environmental EngineerJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited863 Princess Street, Suite 203Kingston, ON K7L 5N4mtroop@jlrichards.caPhone: 613-544-1424 Ext. 2231Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng.Utilities EngineerUtilities Kingston85 Lappan’s Lane, P.O. Box 790Kingston, ON K7L 4X7cchiddle@utilitieskingston.comPhone: 613-546-1181 Ext. 2272This notice first published August 21, 2012

NOTICE OF COMPLETION:CATARAQUI BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADESCHEDULE “C” CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTUTILITIES KINGSTONUtilities Kingston has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Cataraqui BayWastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. The Environmental Assessment was initiated to assess the plant’s existingconditions, address the more stringent effluent quality, accommodate for urban population growth, recommendpreferred treatment technologies, and develop preliminary site layouts and Opinion of Probable Cost. The planttreatment capacity will increase from the current 38 800 m 3 /d to 68 000 m 3 /d, which allows for the flow contributionfrom Portsmouth sewershed. The recommended undertaking is to expand the plant with the Biological AeratedFilters (BAF) as the liquid train process, and with Anaerobic Digestion and an Enclosed Biosolids Cake StorageFacility as solids train process. The digester gas produced will be utilized by boilers for heating when required, orwasted by flare.The project is being planned under the Schedule C of the Municipal Class EA. Subject to comments received as aresult of this Notice, and the receipt of necessary approvals, Utilities Kingston intends to proceed with the designand construction of this project. The Environmental Study Report, which contains a summary of pertinentinformation compiled during the Class EA, is available online or in person at:Utilities Kingston85 Lappan’s Lane, Kingston, ON K7L 4X7Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.613-546-1181 ext. 2272Comments should be provided to Utilities Kingston within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. Commentsshould be directed in writing to:Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng.Utilities Kingston85 Lappan’s LaneKingston, ON K7L 4X7If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved through discussion with Utilities Kingston, aperson or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part IIof the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order) which addresses individual environmentalassessment. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice(i.e. comments are due before November 15, 2012). A copy of the request must also be sent to Utilities Kingston. Ifno request is received within 30 calendar days of this Notice, Utilities Kingston will be permitted to proceed to designand construction as outlined in the Environmental Study Report.Requests to the Ministry of the Environment should be directed to:Minister of the Environment135 St. Clair Avenue, 10 th FloorToronto, ON M4V 1P5For more information, please feel free to contact the following:Michael Troop, P.Eng., M.Eng.Environmental EngineerJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited863 Princess Street, Suite 203Kingston, ON K7L 5N4mtroop@jlrichards.caPhone: 613-544-1424 Ext. 2231Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng.Utilities EngineerUtilities Kingston85 Lappan’s Lane, P.O. Box 790Kingston, ON K7L 4X7cchiddle@utilitieskingston.comPhone: 613-546-1181 Ext. 2272This notice published October 16 and October 18, 2012

August 3, 2010Our File No. 24208-01Via: MailDear Recipient:Subject:Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment PlantSchedule C Class Environmental AssessmentJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited is working with Utilities Kingston to improve the CataraquiWWTP. The plant must be improved to increase its capacity and to address some agingcomponents of the plant to ensure it continues to provide effective treatment of wastewatergenerated in the community. An Environmental Assessment is being initiated to determine howbest to upgrade the plant and balance the various environmental, social, economic, and otherfactors influencing the nature of plant upgrades. Site-specific investigations will be underway inthe coming weeks and months to identify potential impacts and appropriate mitigation measuresin order to complete the study and consultation requirements.This study is currently being conducted in accordance with the requirements for Schedule Cprojects as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Class EA document (2000, asamended in 2007). Consultation with the public and government review agencies is animportant and necessary component of all EA studies.Attached is the Notice of Commencement for the study. For questions or comments, or if youno longer wish to be notified of this study, please contact the undersigned via email atdlalande@jlrichards.ca, at the above address, or by telephone at (613) 544-1424, Ext. 224.Yours very truly,J.L. RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES LIMITEDDaniel Y. Lalande, P.Eng.Executive Director/Kingston Branch ManagerDYL:lbEnclosurecc:Sarah Doherty, P.Eng, Utilities KingstonJeff Froats, Utilities KingstonMichael Troop, P.Eng., J.L. Richards & Associates Limited

July 3, 2012Our File No. 24208-01Dear Recipient:Subject:Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)Schedule C Class Environmental AssessmentPublic Information Centre No.1J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, in association with XCG Consultant Limited, is working withUtilities Kingston to improve the Cataraqui Bay WWTP, located in the City of Kingston. AnEnvironmental Assessment is being initiated to assess the plant’s existing condition, addressthe more stringent effluent quality, accommodate for urban population growth, and recommendpreferred treatment technologies for the plant’s next expansion. Various supporting studies havebeen completed to address the environmental, social, economic and other factors influencingthe nature of the work.This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements for Schedule C projects asdescribed in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Class EA document (2000, as most recentlyamended). Consultation with the public and government review agencies is an important andnecessary component of all EA studies.Attached is the Notice of a Public Information Centre, which is an Open House to be held onJuly 12, 2012. For questions or comments, or if you no longer wish to be notified of this study,please contact the undersigned via email at mtroop@jlrichards.ca, at the above address, or bytelephone at (613) 544-1424, ext. 2231.Yours very truly,J.L. RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES LIMITEDMichael S. Troop, P.Eng.Environmental EngineerMST/SJS: spcc: Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng, Utilities KingstonEnclosure

August 20, 2012Our File No. 24208-01Dear Recipient:Subject:Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)Schedule C Class Environmental AssessmentPublic Information Centre No.2J.L. Richards & Associates Limited, in association with XCG Consultants Limited, is workingwith Utilities Kingston on a Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment at Cataraqui BayWWTP, located in the City of Kingston. This study is being conducted in accordance with therequirements for Schedule C projects as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’sClass EA document (2000, as amended). Consultation with the public and government reviewagencies is an important and necessary component of all EA studies.The first Public Information Centre held on July 12, 2012 presented the work completed duringPhase 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA process, including the preferred liquid train and solidstrain alternatives.A second Public Information Centre will be held on August 30, 2012 to present the Phase 3 ofthe Class EA process, which is the development and selection of an alternative design conceptfor preferred solutions. A notice for this Public Information Centre is enclosed.For questions or comments, or if you no longer wish to be notified of this study, please contactthe undersigned via email at mtroop@jlrichards.ca, at the above address, or by telephone at(613) 544-1424, ext. 2231.Yours very truly,J.L. RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES LIMITEDMichael S. Troop, P.Eng.Environmental EngineerMST/SJScc:Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng, Utilities KingstonEnclosure

October 16, 2012Our File No. 24208-01Dear Recipient:Subject:Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)Schedule C Class Environmental AssessmentNotice of CompletionJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited, in association with XCG Consultants Limited, has recentlycompleted an Environmental Assessment for Utilities Kingston for the Cataraqui BayWastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed works include expanding the plant’s treatmentcapacity from 38 800 m 3 /d to 68 000 m 3 /d by utilizing Biological Aerated Filters for liquid train,Anaerobic Digestion/Enclosed Biosolids Storage for solids train, and Boilers and a Flare for gastrain.This study has been conducted in accordance with the requirements for the Schedule C projectsas described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Class EA document (2000, as amended).The Environmental Study Report, which contains pertinent information compiled during theClass EA, is now available for public review. During the 30-calendar day review period,comments should be provided directly to Utilities Kingston.Attached is the Notice of Completion for this project. If you have any comments or concerns,please contact Chantal Chiddle of Utilities Kingston, at 613-546-1181, Ext. 2272 (or by e-mail atcchiddle@utilitieskingston.com), or the undersigned.Yours very truly,J.L. RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES LIMITEDMichael S. Troop, P.Eng.Environmental EngineerMST/SJS:lbAttachmentcc:Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng., Utilities Kingston

Cataraqui Bay WWTP - Agency Address ListAgency Name Title Address1 Address2 Postal Code SalutationAlgonquin and LakeshoreCatholic District SchoolBoardBell Canada (Bell Aliant)Bell CanadaMr. Doug CampbellMs. BonnieCattanachMr. Fred H. BerryCanadian EnvironmentalAssessment Agency Ms. Louise Knox DirectorCataraqui RegionConservation Authority Mr. Rob McRaeCataraqui RegionConservation AuthorityMs. Mara ShawController of Plant andPlanning Services 151 Dairy Ave. Napanee, ON K7R 4B2 Mr. CampbellImplementationManager 434 Pitt Street Cornwall, ON K6J 3R2 Ms. CattanachImplementation Mgr. 450 PrincessAccess Network Street, P.O. BoxFacilities460 Kingston, ON K7L 4W5 Mr. Berry55 St. ClairAvenue East,Project Manager forSource WaterProtectionWatershedManagementCoordinatorRoom 907 Toronto, ON M4T 1M2 Ms. Knox1641 PerthRoad, P.O. Box Glenburnie,160ON K0H 1S0 Mr. McRae1641 PerthRoad, P.O. Box160Glenburnie,ON K0H 1S0 Ms. ShawCity of KingstonMs. Cherie MillsManager, PolicyPlanning216 OntarioStreet Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3 Ms. Mills1 AdministrationDesign andRoad, P.O. BoxCN RailMs. Marissa Crawford Construction Manager 1000 Concord, ON L4K 1B9 Ms. CrawfordP.O. Box 5500,Cogeco Cable CanadaOutside Plant 170 ColborneLimitedMr. Steve Bertrand CoordinatorStreet Kingston, ON K7L 5M7 Mr. BertrandP.O. Box 5076,950 SysconCogeco Cable CanadaRoad StationLimited Mr. Geoff Capes Manager of Facilities LCD 1 Burlington, ON L7R 4S6 Mr. CapesConseil des écolescatholiques du Centre-EstGloucester,de l'Ontario 4000, rue Labelle Ontario K1J 1A1 RecipientConseil des écolespubliques de l'Est deDirector of Technical 2445 Boulevard Ottawa,l'OntarioMr. Roch Landriault ServicesSt-Laurent Ontario K1G 6C3 Mr. LandriaultTelephone613-354-2255X 403613-930-2564613-542-3733416-952-1576613-546-4228X224613-546-4228613-546-4291 ext.3180905-669-3155613-544-6311905-333-4990613-744-2555613-747-3802EmailUpdatesLogCorrectional ServiceCanadaCP RailMr. Ross TollerMs. GreteBridgewaterRDC, Ontario Region atRHQ- OntarioDirector, EnvironmentalProgram440 King StreetWestSuite 700, SouthCanada Square,401- 9 Th Ave Calgary, AB T2P 4Z4Kingston,Ontario K7L 4Y8 Mr. TollerMs.Bridgewater403-319-6142Department of Indian and Mr. Glenn Gilbert Regional Manager 25 St. Clair Ave Toronto, ON M4T 1M2 Mr. Gilbert 416-973-

Cataraqui Bay WWTP - Agency Address ListNorthern Affairs East, 8th Floor 6234Department of Indian andNorthern Affairs Mr. Shawn Green Environmental OfficerDucks Unlimited Mr. Owen SteeleEnbridge Pipeline Inc.Ms. Ann NewmanTeam Leader, DamagePreventionEnvironment Canada Mr. Rob Dobos Head EA SectionFisheries and OceansCanada Ms. Debbie Miller Referrals CoordinatorsHealth CanadaHealth CanadaHydro OneKingston EnvironmentalAdvisory CommitteeMs. DianeMcClymont-PeaceMs. Kitty MaMr. Gary Panter/BillLowryDirector EnvironmentalHealth AssessmentEnvironmentalAssessmentCoordinatorArea DistributionEngineering TechnicianMr. James Thompson Committee Clerk25 St. Clair AveEast, 8th Floor Toronto, ON M4T 1M2 Mr. Green740 Unit 1Huronia Rd Barrie, Ontario L4N 6C6 Mr. Steele801 UpperCanada Dr. P.O.Box 128 Sarnia, ON N7T 7H8 Ms. NewmanP.O. Box 5050,867 LakeshoreRoad Burlington, ON L7R 4A6 Mr. Dobos401 King St W,P.O. Box 1000 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 Ms. Miller200 EglantineDriveway,Ms.Tunney’sMcClymont-Pasture Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 Peace180 Queen St W,10 TH Floor Toronto, ON M5V 3L7 Ms. Ma913 CrawfordDrivePeterborough,ONK9J 3X1Mr. Panter/Lowry216 OntarioStreet Kingston ON K7L 2Z3 Mr.ThompsonKingston Field Naturalists Ms. Janis Grant President P.O. Box 831 Kingston, ON K7L 4X6 Ms. GrantKingston Fire & Rescue Mr. Rob Kidd Assistant Chief 500 O’Connor DrKingston, Frontenac andLennox & AddingtonMedical Officer ofHealth UnitDr. Ian Gemmill HealthKingston, Frontenac andLennox & AddingtonHealth UnitLimestone District SchoolBoardLimestone District SchoolBoardMr. Ed GardnerMr. Wayne TomsMr. David FowlerManager ofEnvironmental HealthManager of InformationTechnology &PlanningManager of FacilityServicesKingston,Ontario K7P 1N3 Mr. Kidd221 PortsmouthAvenue Kingston, ON K7M 1V5 Dr. Gemmill221 PortsmouthAvenue Kingston, ON K7M 1V5 Mr. Gardner220 PortsmouthAve, Postal Bag610 Kingston, ON K7L 4X4 Mr. Toms220 PortsmouthAve, Postal Bag610 Kingston, ON K7L 4X4 Mr. FowlerLittle Cataraqui Creek Ms. Christine J. Chair 930 Old Front Kingston, ON K7M 4M1 Ms. Cannon416-973-6234705-721-4444519-339-0503905-336-4953613-925-2865613-946-9663416-954-22061-888-871-3513 ext.2275613-546-4291613-548-3668613-548-4001ext.5107613-549-1232613-549-1232 ext.1243613-544-6920613-544-6920moh@kfla.caChangedcontactperson on05/11/2011

Cataraqui Bay WWTP - Agency Address ListEnvironment Association Cannon RoadMinistry of CommunitySafety and CorrectionalServicesMr. Peter KaftarianManager of StrategicPlanning & CapitalProjects25 Grosvenor St.13th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6 Mr. KaftarianMinistry of Culture Ms. Katharine Kirzati Heritage PlannerSuite 1700, 401Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 0A7 Ms. Kirzati880 Bay StreetMinistry of Energy Mr. Alan Jenkins Senior Policy Adviser 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2C1 Mr. JenkinsManager, Transmission 880 Bay StreetMinistry of Energy Mr. Kevin Pal Policy3 rd floor Toronto, ON M7A 2C1 Mr. PalManager,Environmental HealthPrograms,Ministry of Health andEnvironmental Health 1075 Bay StreetLong Term Care Mr. Tony Amalfa Branch11 th Floor Toronto, ON M5S 2B1 Mr. AmalfaMinistry of InfrastructureRenewal Ms. Tija Dirks Director Growth PolicyMinistry of MunicipalAffairs & HousingMr. Michael ElmsMunicipal PlanningAdviserOntario GrowthSecretariat 777Bay Street 16thFloor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Ms. Dirks8 Estate Lane,RockwoodHouseKingston,Ontario K7M 9A8 Mr. ElmsMinistry of NaturalResources Ms. Monique Charet MNR Biologist 51 Heakes Lane Kingston, ON K7M 9B1 Ms. CharetEnvironmentalMinistry of theAssessmentBox 22032, 1259EnvironmentMs. Vicki Mitchell CoordinatorGardiners Road Kingston, ON K7M 8S5 Ms. MitchellMinistry of Tourism andRecreationMr. Chris SchillerMinistry of Transportation Ms. Shelley TappManager Ministry ofTourism and CultureManager,Environmental PolicyParks Canada Ms. Valarie Blazeski Ecosystem Scientist401 Bay St, Suite1700 Toronto, ON M7A 0A7 Mr. Schiller2nd Floor,Garden CityTower, 301 St St. Catharines,Paul Street ON L2R 7R4 Ms. Tapp34A Beckwith Smiths Falls,Street South ON K7A 2A8 Ms. Blazeski45 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill,Suite 310 ON L4B 3P6 Mr. Watt416-326-3432416-314-7643419-325-6926416-327-7204416-327-7624416-325-1546613-545-2100613-531-5700 ext.5715613-549-4000416-314-7144905-704-2608613-283-7199905-770-3353 X 223Trans-Northern Pipelines Mr. Walter Watt Property AdministratorEnvironmentalAssessment Environment & 4900 Yonge St,416-952-Transport Canada Coordinator Engineering (PHE) 4 th Floor Toronto, ON M2N 6A5 Recipient 0486Triboard StudentTransportation Services Mr. Steve Wowk Chief Executive Officer 81 Dairy Avenue Napanee, ON K7R 1M5 Mr. Wowk 613-354-katherine.kirzati@ontario.cavicki.mitchell@ontraio.cachris.schiller@ontario.cashelley.tapp@ontario.caenviroont@tc.gc.ca

Cataraqui Bay WWTP - Agency Address ListUnion Gas – KingstonDistrict Ms. Claire Walker District Engineer 1653 Fortune Cr. Kingston, ON K7P 0E9 Ms. Walker1981 ext.324613-389-4000

Welcometo thePublic Information Centrefor theCataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP)- Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment -July 12, 2012

Background• Sewage Infrastructure Master Plan for the Cityof Kingston Urban Area (2010):• The Master Plan examined the existing wastewater treatmentand collection systems and identified works required toaccommodate continued reliable services up to and beyondthe planning year of 2026.• The Master Plan identified the need to expand the CataraquiBay WWTP to accommodate future developments in the Cityof Kingston.• The current plant treatment capacity is 38 800 m 3 /d underaverage day condition. The expansion capacity, as identifiedin the Master Plan, is 58 000 m 3 /d. More investigations havebeen conducted upon completion of the Master Plan. It hasbeen determined that the flow (10 000 m 3 /d) from PortsmouthSewershed will be diverted to Cataraqui Bay WWTP duringthis expansion.• Therefore, the future expansion flow at Cataraqui Bay WWTPis 68,000 m 3 /d.• Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment PlantHistory:• The plant was originally constructed in 1962 and hasundergone several expansions since that time.• The most recent expansion was completed in 2003 thatestablished the current site layout.• The plant currently services residential, commercial, andindustrial properties, and also receives septage fromsurrounding areas.

Municipal Class EA Process• The Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (OEAA) of 1990 requires thatEnvironmental Assessments be completed for certain types of undertakings.• The OEAA permits certain types or classes of undertakings to undergo a morestreamlined EA since these classes share many similarities.• The Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) of Ontario has received approval fromthe Ontario Ministry of the Environment for Municipal Class EnvironmentalAssessments for four schedules of projects. Appendix 1 of Project Schedules inthe MEA Class EA manual lists the following under Schedule C projects:“Construct new sewage treatment plant or expand existing sewage treatmentplant beyond existing rated capacity including outfall to receiving waterbody.”• This project, therefore is proceeding under the Schedule C Class EA framework.We arehereCourtesy of the Municipal Engineers Association Exhibit A.2 – Municipal ClassEnvironmental Assessment, October 2000, as amended

Public and Agency Consultation• Public and review agency consultation is mandatory and veryimportant for a Schedule C Class EA project. The feedback fromstakeholders will be considered in evaluating alternatives to arrive atthe preferred solution.DateActivitiesAdvertisementsAugust 3, 2010VariousNotice of EA StudyCommencementConsultation with the Ministry ofEnvironment• Kingston Whig Standard• Mailing to residents and reviewagencies• Utilities Kingston Website• Not ApplicableAugust, 2010 Public Liaison Committee Notice • Kingston Whig Standard• Mailing to residents and reviewagencies• Utilities Kingston WebsiteJuly 3 and July 5,2012Notice of Public InformationCentre No.1• Kingston Whig Standard• Mailing to residents and reviewagencies• Utilities Kingston WebsiteUpcoming Public and Agency Consultation ActivitiesActivitiesTimingNotice of Commencement August 3, 2010We are HerePublic Information Centre No.1 July 12, 2012Public Information Centre No.2 Early August 2012Notice of EA Study Completion and Environmental Study Report August 201230-day Public Review of Project File August – September 2012Detailed Design (Tentative)Construction (Tentative)TBDTBD

Supporting Studies• Archaeological Assessment:• A Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment was completed.• It suggests that there is no archaeological site potential dueto full development at the site.• No further investigation is warranted.• Ecological Assessment:• The Ecological Assessment Report suggests that there is nonegative effects on the surrounding ecological environment.• It is recommended that best management practice beapplied to on-site work to minimize the potential for disturbedsediments to escape the site and affect fish habitat.• Geotechnical Assessment:• A desktop geotechnical assessment was conducted andsuggests that there will be limited, if any significantgeotechnical issues preventing redevelopment of the site.• It is recommended that on-site geotechnical investigationsbe undertaken in the future when site configurations arebetter understood.• Planning Considerations:• The Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant land useconforms to both the City of Kingston Official Plan and Zoning By-Law No. 76-26 for the former Township of Kingston.

Existing Cataraqui Bay WastewaterTreatment Plant• Current Site Layout:Figure 1: Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Layout(Courtesy of Google Maps)• Facility Condition Assessment:• A plant walk-through has been completed to identify the plant’scurrent conditions.• The findings include structural, architectural, civil, electrical, andprocess mechanical improvement and upgrade items.

Technical Memorandum 1:Influent Characteristics• The current and future Cataraqui Bay WWTP flow and loadings aresummarized in Table 1.• The existing flow rates are identified in the Municipal Sewage WorksCertificate of Approval, by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.• Future flow projection for Cataraqui Bay WWTP was established in theSewage Infrastructure Master Plan for the City of Kingston Urban Area(2010).• The future loading rates were established based on examination of planthistoric data and conservative estimates of future wastewater strength.Table 1: Current and Future Flow Rates and Influent Loadings at Cataraqui Bay WWTPParameterCurrent(from C of A No.0658-86WNYX)Future(Including Portsmouth SPSContribution)Average Day Flow (m 3 /d) 38 800 68 000Peak Flow (m 3 /d) 134 400195 600(Primary Treatment) (Peak Instantaneous Flow)BOD 5 LoadingsAverage (kg/d)Maximum Month (kg/d)TSS LoadingsAverage (kg/d)Maximum Month (kg/d)TKN LoadingsAverage (kg/d)Maximum Month (kg/d)TP LoadingsAverage (kg/d)Maximum Month (kg/d)69 200(Secondary Treatment)4 2007 8005 00010 7008001 200115242163 300(Peak Day Flow)12 70020 30015 00024 1002 2003 300360540

Technical Memoranda 2 and 3• Assimilative Capacity Assessment:• The study has been undertaken to define the level of treatmentrequired for the plant’s next expansion.• The proposed compliance limits and effluent objectives at CataraquiBay WWTP are presented in Table 2. They are currently underreview by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.• The main anticipated change in treatment requirement will be theneed to provide nitrification to reduce ammonia concentration in theeffluent.Table 2: Proposed Future Plant Discharge Objectives and Compliance Limits (Draft)Effluent ParameterCurrent Objectives/Compliance LimitsDesign Objectives/Compliance Limits(DRAFT)cBOD 5 15.0/ 25.0 mg/L 15.0/ 25.0 mg/LTotal Suspended Solids 15.0/ 25.0 mg/L 15.0/ 25.0 mg/LTotal Phosphorus 1.0/ 1.0 mg/L 0.8/ 1.0 mg/LTotal Ammonia NitrogenSummer (May 1 to Nov. 30) Not Applicable 7.0/ 9.0 mg/LWinter (Dec. 1 to Apr. 30) Not Aplicable 12.0/ 15.0 mg/LTotal Residual Chlorine 0.02/ 0.02 mg/L 0.02/ 0.04 mg/LE. Coli 200 Counts per 100 mL/Not Applicable• Plant Capacity Assessment:100/ 200 Counts per100 mL• This study reviewed the historic operation and performance of theCataraqui Bay WWTP.• The individual unit processes were assessed to identify the‘bottleneck’ process that inhibits the performance of the plant.• It is anticipated that some degree of nitrification will be required forthe next expansion, the existing conventional activated sludgeprocess needs to be de-rated.

Technical Memorandum 4:Liquid Train Technology• The following alternative technologies were considered for the upgradeand expansion of the Cataraqui Bay WWTP. The short listedtechnologies are highlighted in bold.• Conventional Activated Sludge (CAS) – Existing Process atCataraqui Bay WWTP• Activated Sludge with Ballasted Mixed Liquor• Integrated Fixed Film/ Activated Sludge (IFAS)• Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)• Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR)• Biological Aerated Filter (BAF) – Existing Process atRavensview WWTP• Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC)• Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)• The short listed technologies are further developed into designconcepts:• Alternative 1 – Conventional Activated Sludge (CAS)• Alternative 2 – Integrated Fixed Film/Activated Sludge (IFAS)• Alternative 3 – Membrane Bioreactors (MBR)• Alternative 3(a) – Convert Existing CAS to MBR and Expandas Required• Alternative 3 (b) – Retain Existing CAS and ConstructAdditional MBR• Alternative 4 – Biological Aerated Filter (BAF)• Alternative 4(a) – Convert Existing CAS to BAF and Expandas Required• Alternative 4(b) – Retain Existing CAS and ConstructAdditional BAF

Technical Memorandum 4:Liquid Train TechnologyDecision Making Process• The decision making process was completed during a workshopheld on June 28, 2012 . The attendees included:• Utilities Kingston: senior management, project managersand operation staff• Consultants: J.L. Richards & Associates Limited and XCGConsultant Limited• A decision matrix was created during the workshop, whichconsists of the evaluation criteria, alternative scoring andweighted scoring.1. The evaluation criteria were established and assignedweights. They are weighted between 1 and 15 points toreflect the significance to the City and the plant operationstaff.2. Each alternative was assigned a score between 1 and 5under each evaluation criterion, defined as follows:• Score of 1 – Does not meet criterion/negativeimpact/highest cost• Score of 5 – Meet criterion objectives/positiveimpact/lowest cost3. The weighted scoring was revealed and a total score foreach alternative was calculated.4. A sensitivity analysis was completed for the top rankedalternatives under various criteria weight change to confirmthe selection.• The alternative that receives the highest score is the preferredalternative. The alternatives are ranked by score from thehighest to the lowest below:1. Alternative 4(a) BAF2. Alternative 4(b) BAF and CAS3. Alternative 3(a) MBR4. Alternative 3(b) MBR and CAS4. Alternative 1 CAS6. Alternative 2 IFAS

Technical Memorandum 4:Liquid Train Preferred Alternative• The preferred liquid train expansion option is Alternative 4(a) – ConvertExisting CAS to BAF and Expand as Required.• The main advantages of a BAF process include:• Space saving technology due to the elimination of secondaryclarifiers;• Capability to provide nitrification to meet future effluent ammonialimits; and• Operator familiarity with BAF at Ravensview WWTP.• The Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC) for the preferred alternative is inpreparation. This information will become available during the nextPublic Information Centre.

Technical Memorandum 5:Solids Train Technology• The elements/unit processes of the solids train that were consideredinclude raw sludge thickening, digestion/ stabilization, dewatering,biosolids storage, and side stream process.• The sludge digestion/stabilization technologies that were consideredinclude the following. These options were evaluated based on theircompatibility with the existing infrastructure, i.e. anaerobic digesters.The short-listed technology is selected and highlighted in bold.• Aerobic Digestion• Lime Stabilization• Anaerobic Digestion• The preferred solids train alternative consists of the followingelements:• Raw sludge thickening by Rotating Drum Thickeners (RDT) –Existing Process• Anaerobic Digestion – Existing Process• Digested Sludge Dewatering by Centrifuges – Existing Process• New Biosolids Cake Storage Facility• The following unit process are under evaluation to provide enhancedperformance of the anaerobic digestion process:• Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion (TPAD) – ExistingProcess at Ravensview WWTP• A Side Stream Process• The details for the preferred alternative are still under investigation.More information will become available during the next PublicInformation Centre.

Preliminary Site PlanFigure 2: Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Preferred Alternative Site Layout(Courtesy of Google Maps)This is an example of a possible layout of future infrastructure, for illustration purposes only. The site layout will be furtherrefined in the next phase of the EA.

Next Steps• A 2 nd Public Information Centre will be held in early August2012, to present the remaining works, including:• Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC) for the preferred liquid trainand solids train alternatives• Technical Memorandum No.6 – Gas Train Technology andits OPC• Technical Memorandum No.7 – Odour Management and itsOPC• Development of Conceptual Site Layout• An Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared after thenext Public Information Centre to incorporate your comments.• A Notice of Completion will be issued for this EA and the ESRwill be issued for public review for 30 days.• The upgrades can then be implemented.For questions and comments, please contact:Michael S. Troop, P.Eng., M.Eng.Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng.Project ManagerUtilities EngineerJ.L. Richards & Associates LimitedUtilities Kingston203-863 Princess Street 85 Lappan’s Lane, PO Box 790Kingston, ON K7L 5N4Kingston, ON K7L 4X7mtroop@jlrichards.cacchiddle@utilitieskingston.ca613-544-1424x 2231 613-546-1181x 2272

Welcometo thePublic Information Centre No. 2for theCataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)- Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment -August 30, 2012

Public Information Centre No. 1 Summary• The objective of this Class EA is to develop a strategy forimprovements at the Cataraqui Bay WWTP. The nature of theseimprovements is to be economically sustainable,environmentally sound, and reflective of the short and long-termneeds and growth potential of the area.• The Public Information Centre No. 1 was held on July 12, 2012.Information presented included:• City of Kingston Sewage Infrastructure Master Plan• Archaeological, Ecological, Geotechnical, and PlanningAssessments• Facility Condition Assessment• Tech Memo No. 1 - Influent Characteristics• Tech Memo No. 2 - Assimilative Capacity Assessment• Tech Memo No. 3 - Facility Capacity Assessment• Tech Memo No. 4 - Preferred Liquid Train Alternative –Convert Existing Conventional Activated Sludge Process toBiological Aerated Filters (BAF)• Tech Memo No. 5 - Preferred Solids Train Alternative –Anaerobic Digestion with a Side Stream Process and NewBiosolids Cake Storage Facility

Municipal Class EA Process• The Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (OEAA) of 1990 requires thatEnvironmental Assessments be completed for certain types of undertakings.• The OEAA permits certain types or classes of undertakings to undergo a morestreamlined EA since these classes share many similarities.• The Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) of Ontario has received approval fromthe Ontario Ministry of the Environment for Municipal Class EnvironmentalAssessments for four schedules of projects. Appendix 1 of Project Schedules inthe MEA Class EA manual lists the following under Schedule C projects:“Construct new sewage treatment plant or expand existing sewage treatmentplant beyond existing rated capacity including outfall to receiving waterbody.”• This project is therefore proceeding under the Schedule C Class EA framework.We arehereCourtesy of the Municipal Engineers Association Exhibit A.2 – Municipal ClassEnvironmental Assessment, October 2000, as amended

Public and Agency Consultation• Public and review agency consultation is mandatory and is a veryimportant part of a Schedule C Class EA project. The feedback fromstakeholders will be considered in evaluating alternatives to arrive atthe preferred solution.DateAugust 3, 2010VariousJuly 3 and July 5,2012ActivitiesNotice of EA StudyCommencementConsultation with the Ministry ofEnvironmentNotice of Public InformationCentre No.1Advertisements• Kingston Whig-Standard• Mailing to residents and reviewagencies• Utilities Kingston Website• Not ApplicableAugust, 2010 Public Liaison Committee Notice • Kingston Whig-Standard• Mailing to residents and reviewagencies• Utilities Kingston WebsiteAugust 21 and August23, 2012Notice of Public InformationCentre No.2• Kingston Whig-Standard• Mailing to residents and reviewagencies• Utilities Kingston Website• Kingston Whig-Standard• Mailing to residents and reviewagencies• Utilities Kingston WebsiteUpcoming Public and Agency Consultation ActivitiesActivitiesTimingNotice of Commencement August 3, 2010Public Information Centre No.1 July 12, 2012We are HerePublic Information Centre No. 2 August 2012Notice of EA Study Completion and Environmental Study Report September 201230-day Public Review of Project File September – October 2012Detailed DesignConstructionTBDTBD

• Current Site Layout:Cataraqui Bay WWTP• Updated Plant Design Objectives and Compliance Limits:

Technical Memorandum No.6 – Digester GasTechnical Memorandum No.7 – Odour Management• Digester Gas Utilization:• This Technical Memorandum identified various options fordigester gas system optimization and evaluated alternativestrategies for beneficial use of the gas produced.• The preferred gas utilization methodology consists of thefollowing elements:• Hydronic heating boilers (existing process)• Waste gas flare (existing process)• The option to include a cogeneration facility at CataraquiBay WWTP has been considered. The decision regardingthe implementation of this option will be deferred until thedetailed design phase.• Odour Management:• This Technical Memorandum addressed the odourmanagement strategy for the proposed plant expansion.Investigations of individual treatment processes werecompleted.• A proactive approach of preventative measures forpotential odours and odour treatment is recommended,including:• Housekeeping and operational practices• Documentation and investigation of complaints• In-house odour surveys• Odour treatment for exhaust streams in theHeadworks Building, the Biosolids Storage Facility,the Sludge Dewatering/Thickening, and the SeptageReceiving Facility.

Technical Memorandum No.8Long Term Constraint Mapping• This Technical Memorandum evaluated the footprint of variousliquid train technologies to provide a comparison of the ultimatetreatment capacity of the existing site.• The study suggested that CAS has the largest spacerequirements, and the existing site may not be sufficient for theplant’s next expansion.• For BAF, MBBR, and IFAS, the existing site is capable ofhousing the treatment infrastructure for the next expansion.• The recommendations generated from this TechnicalMemorandum were employed in the evaluation of the preferredliquid train alternative, in Technical Memorandum No. 4.

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Next Steps• An Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be completed toincorporate public comments from this Public InformationCentre. This ESR will include an Opinion of Probable Cost aswell as a table describing possible impacts and means ofmitigation measures.• A project completion notice will be issued to indicate thecompletion of the ESR. The ESR will be placed on public recordfor 30 calendar days.• The review period is intended to resolve any outstandingconcerns regarding the project. If the issues cannot be resolvedbetween Utilities Kingston and the party expressing concern,he/she may request that the Ministry of Environment (MOE)order the proponent to comply with Part II of the EA Act, whichaddresses individual Environmental Assessments.• The project can proceed through design and construction afterthe 30 calendar days review period if no Part II Order requestsare received.For questions and comments, please contact:Michael S. Troop, P.Eng., M.Eng.Chantal Chiddle, P.Eng.Project ManagerUtilities EngineerJ.L. Richards & Associates LimitedUtilities Kingston203-863 Princess Street 85 Lappan’s Lane, PO Box 790Kingston, ON K7L 5N4Kingston, ON K7L 4X7mtroop@jlrichards.cacchiddle@utilitieskingston.ca613-544-1424 x 2231 613-546-1181 x 2272

System EngineeringEngineering Services4 Welding Wayoff Administration RoadP.O. Box 1000Concord, ON, L4K 1B9T: 905.669.3184F: 905.760.340629 th , August 2012mtroop@jlrichards.caJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited863 Princess Street, Suit 203Kingston OntarioK7L 5N4Dear Sir or Madam:Re:Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Schedule Class CEnvironmental AssessmentThank you for the letter, informing us of the above noted project. There appears tobe CN rails within Cataraqui Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade EnvironmentAssessment, CN has concerns regarding the project. Please keep CN on the projectmailing list.CN tracks that are being operated in the study area consist of our KingstonSubdivision off a Spur line. It will require having involvement from CN, please feelfree to contact the undersigned.Sincerely,Derek BassoEngineering Technician905-669-3184Derek.Basso@cn.ca