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1.7. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Federal, provincial and regional environmental regulations are also applicable to the construction
phase of the Project. All work carried out by BC Hydro and its Contractors must be in
compliance with the applicable regulations. Some details of the significant environmental
regulations applicable to this project are provided below.
Federal Environmental Legislation
The Fisheries Act is one of the federal water pollution control statutes. The Fisheries Act deals
with the release of toxic substances to the environment and is applicable to the release of
disinfectants or other potential contaminants, such as pH adjustments, chemicals and
construction runoff carrying high contents of silts or oils and greases. Section 36(3) of the Act
prohibits any person, unless otherwise authorized in the Fisheries Act, from depositing or
permitting the deposit of a deleterious substance of any type in water frequented by fish.
The Migratory Birds Convention Act prohibits the unauthorized taking or killing of migratory
birds, their nests and eggs, and the deposition of harmful substances in areas frequented by
migratory birds.
The Canadian Coast Guard has advised B. C. Hydro it does not have an interest in this project
pertaining to the Navigable Waters Protection Act as there is no public access to the site.
British Columbia Environmental Legislation
The Contractor will be required to adhere to all British Columbia laws and regulations for the
management of water, air, land, wildlife, archaeological and other resources. This provincial
legislation includes the Environmental Management Act, Waste Management Act, Water Act,
Wildlife Act, Fisheries Act, Heritage Conservation Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Drinking
Water Protection Act and the GVWD Act.
Land Development Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Habitat
The land development guidelines were prepared jointly by the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans and the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks (now MWLAP). The Contractor is
required to become familiar with and adhere to the guidelines established in this document.
Regional
BC Hydro and its Contractors will be required to adhere to regional air quality, sewerage and
drainage and solid waste disposal as regulated by the GVRD in the Lower Mainland.
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Environmental Management Plan – Version 4
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