Pierre River Mine Project

TERRESTRIAL AENV SIRS 44 – 78
Section 13.1
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Request 71b How could long sight lines affect predator-prey balances in the RSA?
Response 71b See the response to AENV SIR 71a.
Request 71c How could long lines of sight affect woodland caribou?
Response 71c As stated in the EIA, Volume 5, Section 7.3.4, the local study areas are not
frequented by woodland caribou. Therefore, long lines of sight are not expected
to affect woodland caribou in and around the local study areas.
Question No. 72
Request Volume 2, SIR 461d, Page 23-143.
In response to the question of expected wildlife mortalities associated with the
tailings pond, Shell states that In the early stages of tailings pond construction
and use, mammals, such as carnivores, ungulates and rodents, … may be able to
access the Albian Sands Mine External Tailings Containment Facilities shoreline
from surrounding undisturbed areas. Individual habituated animals such as
bears, foxes, and coyotes may use the shoreline and are at risk of contamination.
72a Why is Shell referring to the Albian Sands Mine External Tailings Containment
Facility in Response 461d? Answer this question in relation to the Shell Pierre
River Tailings Areas.
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