Boat Harbour Remediation Project

Attachment Other Options Not Considered that could improve overall sludge amounts, dewatering and timelines

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Buckman Laboratories of Canada Ltd
• Reference Number: 68
• Submitted: 2024-11-28 - 1:28 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• Bio-remediation was not mentioned in the report as a synergistic option to reduce the amount of sludge, leachate, and most importantly timelines which would reduce costs and overall disposal of waste.  While the dredging and GEO-Sacs are necessary to fully remediate the site, it makes sense from both a total waste generating point of view as well as a shortened timeline using a Bio-remediation/Bio-Dredging option to lessen the overall costs and ie the effectiveness of the overall program.  This is using natural processes, which are described as "natural attenuation" in the document but with Bio-Remediation, the areas are seeded with micro nutrients and bacteria to jump start the process.  It is a kin to the use of Pre and Pro-Biotics in people to aid their overall health and digestion by imporving the natural balance of the micro flora which will then use the contaminated sludge as a food source and reduce it dramatically and positively impacting the ...
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• Pulp and Paper Biological Water Quality and Dredge Program Offered by Buckman and MDG 1 Overview • Biological dredging • Benefits of biological dredging • Development of Biological dredging program • Real science, Trusted process, Proven Success • How the program works for you • Data review • Path Forward Goal: Introduce biological dredging program & discuss path forward for implementation 4 Bioaugmentation The process of adding scientifically selected organisms to a microbial community in order to enhance that community 7 Biotifx® enhanced bacterial activity in a P&P ...
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• REAL SCIENCE. TRUSTED PROCESS. PROVEN RESULTS. What was done • Dose bioaugmentation at 25lbs/day • Surveyed monthly • Sonar boat ~4,000-6,000 datapoints) • Sludge sampled at 10 locations • Reported results 2 Preliminary 4 Month Summary July – November 3 • 7.6 Inches of sludge digested & removed • 1.5 million gallons restored • 711 dry tons of sludge digested to date • Trial goal for facility was 380 dry tons • Exceeded the removal cap by 111 tons Pond Loading 4 Polishing Pond Loading 5 Polishing pond Infl. TSS Tons/month Before (2yr) 208 During 257 Effl. TSS (tons/month) Before (2 yr) 110 Durring 93 Tons captured/month Before 90.6 During 124.7 38% 7/6/2022 11/7/2022 7/7/22 vs 11/7/22
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• Introduction More than 50% of industrial wastewater treatment facilities in the US employ lagoons in their treatment process (4). Sludge is an integral part of a lagoon system, but excess amounts can negatively impact performance. Accumulation of sludge alters the holding capacity of the lagoon and topography of the bottom (5). These changes can result in decreased hydraulic retention time and subsequently reduce treatment efficacy. Sludge management in wastewater typically amounts to 40-60% of total plant costs, but charges relating to sludge disposal, such as transportation and landfill costs, have been trending upward, and regulations for land application are becoming stricter (7). One solution to help mitigate these rising disposal costs is the implementation of a biological treatment. Organic sludge components can be effectively digested with a biological treatment, reducing the frequency and cost of mechanical removal events, and making bioaugmentation an ...
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• Lagoon Sludge Removal with BiotifxTM P&P ABSTRACT A large pulp and paper mill in the upper Midwest was experiencing accumulation of solids in a wastewater treatment lagoon following their aeration basin and secondary clarifier. Core sampling was used to measure changes in sludge before and after the lagoon was dosed with BiotifxTM P&P 40B. Results included reduced sludge volume and increased hydraulic space. BACKGROUND The buildup of sludge was leading to hydraulic short-circuiting and loss of treatment capacity in the lagoon. The cause of excessive solids loading in the lagoon was due to unsettled solids and high BOD in the secondary clarifier effluent, as well as poor facultative digestion within the lagoon. A survey conducted in 2013, by a third party indicated that the entirety of the lagoon is 238 million gallons at 8’8” deep and 43.5% filled with sludge. Surveying and samples taken by MDG on Oct 7th, 2015 illustrated that solids loading in SSE portions of the ...

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Attachment Indigenous Services Canada comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada
• Reference Number: 70
• Submitted: 2024-11-19 - 4:05 PM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe   
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• 1 Invitation to Comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions IAAC is seeking Indigenous Services Canada’s comments on whether IAAC has: 1. accurately and adequately characterized the potential environmental effects within federal jurisdiction (as relates to your department’s mandate) and identified key mitigation measures, monitoring, and follow-up programs; and 2. accurately and adequately summarized any comments and views from your department. Comment ID Document Reference Comment (Question 1) Comment (Question 2) Comment iden fier by organiza on and comment number Sec on of the document (e.g. tle, sec on, subheading, page number) Comment on accuracy and adequacy of characteriza on of poten al environmental effects within ISC’s mandate and iden fied key mi ga on measures, monitoring, and follow- up programs Comment on accuracy and adequacy of ISC comments ISC-01 Dra Environmental ...
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Attachment Public Input

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Trudi Rhynold
• Reference Number: 67
• Submitted: 2024-11-18
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• I am writing to suggest alternative remediation treatments at Boat Harbour (and other) projects. I do not believe dredging and placing contaminants in a lined capped pit onsite is a long term solution to remediation. Please consider such alternate treatments as mentioned in the following studies. These alternate treatments would also be usefully applied at abandoned mines and other contaminated ...

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Attachment Stop testing effluent on animals

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Nicole Corrado
• Reference Number: 61
• Submitted: 2024-11-14 - 9:56 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
•    ? https://www.change.org/p/stop-testing-pollution-and-effluent-on-fish-and-other-animals   Please stop the “acute lethality tests” on rainbow trout, three lined stickleback, and other fish species.  These tests involve pumping effluents into fish tanks once a month, and if more than half the fish die, the experiments are repeated twice a month.  Sub lethal effect tests are also conducted.  Wild fish are killed and their livers analyzed.  Canada does not allow Non Animal Alternatives for testing effluent at mines or sewage treatment plants.  https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-222/FullText.html There are animal free ways to test for pollution.  The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine suggests using rainbow trout cell lines instead (obtained without harming fish). ...

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Attachment PLFN comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Pictou Landing First Nation
• Reference Number: 62
• Submitted: 2024-11-14 - 3:41 PM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Purdy’s Wharf, Tower One, 1959 Upper Water Street, Suite 502, Halifax, NS B3J 3N2 Tel: (902) 423-2050 Fax: (902) 423-6707 Toll Free: 1-877-423-2050 (Atlantic Canada) Website: www.mckigganhebert.com November 14, 2024 File No. 8463-034 VIA EMAIL: mike.atkinson@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Mike Atkinson Regional Director Atlantic Regional Office Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Dear Mr. Atkinson: Re: Draft EA Report - Boat Harbour Remediation Project Please accept the following as PLFN’s comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and the Potential Conditions for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project. 1. On page 6 of the Draft Report, there is reference to 128 acres of land to be transferred to PLFN. It should be noted with respect to this land, that it was promised to PLFN in the 1990s once the then promised cleanup of Boat ...

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Attachment Proponent comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Build Nova Scotia
• Reference Number: 69
• Submitted: 2024-11-14 - 3:11 PM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• BOAT HARBOUR REMEDIATION PROJECT PROPONENT RESPONSE TO IAAC DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT NOVEMBER 2024 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 2.0 BALANCING THE OUTCOMES OF THE IAAC APPROVAL DECISION ............. 1 2.1 Funding ................................................................................................................................. 2 2.2 Participation .......................................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Lands and Legacy ................................................................................................................... 3 2.4 Approval or Non-Approval ....................................................................................................... 4 3.0 ABORIGINAL AND TREATY ...

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Attachment Transport Canada comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
• Reference Number: 66
• Submitted: 2024-11-14 - 3:03 PM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Transport Canada General Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report (DEAR) and draft Potential EA Conditions Boat Harbour Remediation Project (CIAR 80164) Thank you for the opportunity to review the Draft Environmental Assessment Report (DEAR) and draft Potential EA Conditions. Overall DEAR comments: • Potential impacts to navigation should be considered in the DEAR. TC understands that in addition to effects under federal jurisdiction, as defined in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012), “a change, […] caused to the environment and that is directly linked or necessarily incidental to a federal authority’s exercise of a power or performance of a duty or function that would permit the carrying out, in whole or in part, of the physical activity, the designated project or the project”. Additionally, questions regarding navigation were raised during a Virtual Question & Answer Session with Pictou Landing First Nation (PLFN) on ...

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Attachment Health Canada comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Health Canada
• Reference Number: 64
• Submitted: 2024-11-14 - 2:43 PM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Unclassified / Non classifié Environmental Health Program, Atlantic Region Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch 1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1625 Halifax, NS B3J 3Y6 November 14, 2024 Karen Lalonde Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 200 - 1801 Hollis St. Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Sent by e-mail to: Karen.Lalonde@iaac-aeic.gc.ca and boatharbour@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Subject: Health Canada’s Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project Dear Karen Lalonde: Thank you for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (IAAC) October 15, 2024, invitation to comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report (draft EA report) and Draft Potential Federal Conditions (draft conditions) for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project. Health Canada (HC) is participating in the environmental assessment process as a Federal Authority under the Canadian Environmental ...

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Attachment ECCC comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Reference Number: 65
• Submitted: 2024-11-14 - 12:21 PM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Boat Harbour Remediation Project - Draft Potential Conditions Environment and Climate Change Canada Comments November 14, 2024 - 1 - Department Condition # Suggested change to mitigation / follow-up requirement Context/rationale for change ECCC-01 4.X Migratory Birds ECCC recommends adding a condition to avoid impacts to ground and burrow nesting birds, as follows: The Proponent shall cover all stockpiles or patches of bare soil during the migratory bird nesting period (mid-April to late August) in a manner that discourages birds from nesting in work areas. As stated on page 22 of the draft EA report, ground-nesting and burrowing migratory bird species, including species at risk (e.g. Bank Swallow, Common Nighthawk) may be attracted to nesting in working areas. Page 22 also states that the proponent committed to covering any large piles or patches of bare soil to discourage nesting by these species. If left uncovered these areas should be inspected for ...
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• Boat Harbour Remediation Project Draft EA Report Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Comments November 14, 2024 1. Quote (Section 5.2.1, pg. 37): “Species at risk with the potential to occupy the SSA, LSA, or RSA can be found in Appendix C of this report.” ECCC notes that the incorrect Appendix is referenced above. Appendix D presents “Species at Risk and COSEWIC-listed species that may be found near the Boat Harbour Remediation Project, including the Site Study Area.” 2. Quote (Section 5.2.1, pg. 40): “To discourage barn swallows and other ground- nesting or burrow-nesting birds (e.g., common nighthawk, bank swallow) from nesting in work areas, the Proponent stated that any large piles or patches of bare soil would be covered during the nesting season. Environment and Climate Change Canada noted that birds and nests are protected until the young have naturally fledged and recommended that if demolition activities can’t be avoided ...

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Attachment Sipekne'katik First Nation Consultation Department Comments on the EA Report for Boat Harbour Remediation

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Sipekne'katik First Nation Consultation Department
• Reference Number: 60
• Submitted: 2024-11-14 - 10:27 AM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• Comments on Build’s Nova Scotia’s Boat Harbour Remediaiton Project Draft Environmental Assessment Report (October 15, 2024), outlining the proposed remediation of Boat Harbour and nearby lands. See letter attached.
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• November 12, 2024 RE: Comments on Build’s Nova Scotia’s Boat Harbour Remediaiton Project Draft Environmental Assessment Report (October 15, 2024), outlining the proposed remediation of Boat Harbour and nearby lands. To whom it may concern at the Impact Assessment Agency Canada (IAAC); This letter responds to the Draft Environmental Assessment Report for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project in Nova Scotia, published on October 15, 2024, and open for a 30-day comment period. After a comprehensive review of the draft Environmental Assessment report and the draft potential conditions published by the IAAC, Sipekne’katik expresses its full support for the final position adopted by Pictou Landing First Nation (PLFN). Sipekne’katik First Nation also reaffirms its support for the resolution passed by the Assembly of Mi’kmaq Chiefs to authorize and empower PLFN to lead consultation for this project on behalf of the Mi’kmaq community. While we acknowledge ...

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Attachment DFO comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
• Reference Number: 63
• Submitted: 2024-11-06 - 1:03 PM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• .../2 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pêches et Océans Canada 1 Challenger Drive PO Box 1006, P500 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2 November 6, 2024 Our file Notre référence 18-HMAR-00523 Karen Lalonde Project Manager, Atlantic Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 200-1801 Hollis Street Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Subject: DFO comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Draft Potential Conditions – Boat Harbour Remediation Project Dear Karen Lalonde: The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (the Program) of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) received your request to review the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Report and draft potential conditions for the proposed Boat Harbour Remediation Project on October 15, 2024. We understand that the proponent is proposing the following: • The remediation of Boat Harbour and nearby lands, located next to Pictou Landing First Nation and east of Pictou, Nova ...

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Attachment Comment on: Boat Harbour Remediation Project Draft Environmental Assessment Report (the Report) - October 15, 2024

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of W. A. Mac Quarrie
• Reference Number: 59
• Submitted: 2024-10-28 - 8:53 AM
• Project Phase: Planning
• Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report and Potential Conditions
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• To: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada October 25, 2024 Ottawa (by E-Mail) From: W. A. Mac Quarrie Subject: Comment: Build Nova Scotia’s Boat Harbour Remediation Project Draft Environmental Assessment Report, (October 15, 2024), outlining the proposed remediation of Boat Harbour and nearby lands. According to The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), Boat Harbour Remediation Project Draft Environmental Assessment Report (the Report) dated October 15, 2024, as proposed by the Proponent presents the view that the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse effects on fish and fish habitat. It indicates the implementation of the mitigation, follow-up, and monitoring measures subsequent to the cleanup of the lagoon has taken into account all factors. After a review of the Report I am wondering if proximity of the PLFN sewage plant, the plant efficiency and the makeup and quality of discharge at the outfall have been examined in relationship to the future ...

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Attachment DFO's Technical Review of Round 1 Information Requirement Responses

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Reference Number: 48
• Submitted: 2024-05-08 - 12:47 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pêches et Océans Canada Ecosystems Management 1 Challenger Drive PO Box 1006, P500 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2 Your file Votre référence August 30, 2022 Our file Notre référence 18-HMAR-00523 Lachlan MacLean Project Manager, Boat Harbour Remediation Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Suite 201 - 1801 Hollis St. Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Subject: Boat Harbour Remediation Project – Technical Review of Consolidated Round 1 IRs Dear Mr. MacLean: The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (the Program) of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed a technical review of the consolidated Round 1 IRs for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project (dated July 28, 2022) received on August 8, 2022. Please note that our review only focused on sections related to DFO’s mandate. Given the limited timeline for DFO to complete our review, and the complexities and challenges of ...
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• Annexes – Page 1/14 ANNEX 1: Advice to the Agency Table 1: Please use the table below to provide advice for the Agency’s consideration in its recommendation to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and preparation of draft conditions Questions Responses/Comments  Has the proponent described all project components and activities in sufficient detail to understand all relevant project-environment interactions? If not, identify what additional information is needed. No Change from Original December 21, 2020 submission.  Were the study areas sufficient to predict potential effects from all relevant project- environment interactions, and to consider the effects within a local and regional context?  Is the baseline information sufficient to characterize the existing environment, predict potential effects and obtain monitoring objectives? If not, identify what additional information is needed. No Change from Original December 21, 2020 submission. ...
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• Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pêches et Océans Canada Ecosystems Management 1 Challenger Drive PO Box 1006, P500 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2 Your file Votre référence August 30, 2022 Our file Notre référence 18-HMAR-00523 Lachlan MacLean Project Manager, Boat Harbour Remediation Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Suite 201 - 1801 Hollis St. Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Subject: Attachment (2) - DFO comments and Request for Information in relation to IR IAAC-14 Dear Mr. MacLean: The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (the Program) of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed a technical review of the consolidated Round 1 IRs for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project (dated July 28, 2022) received on August 8, 2022. This attachment is a compilation of our comments and specific questions/request for information in response to IR IAAC-14. Context and Rationale The proponent was ...

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Attachment NSECC's Technical Review of Round 2 IR Responses

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change
• Reference Number: 51
• Submitted: 2024-05-08 - 12:46 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• MEMORANDUM To: Lachlan Maclean From: Bridget Tutty, Environmental Assessment Branch, ECC Date: Sept 12, 2022 Subject: Boat Harbour – Environmental Assessment Provincial Review of Round 2, Part 1 Information Requests Provincial Comments: The following provincial technical review comments are provided to the Impact Assessment Agency regarding the Round 2 Part 1 information request responses from Nova Scotia Lands Inc. Boat Harbour Remediation Project – Federal Impact Assessment Provincial Technical Review August 2022 NS Environment and Climate Change Comment # Reviewer Department Information Request # EIS Section and Page (if applicable) Context and Rationale Specific Question/ Request for Information Species at Risk Biologist Natural Resources and Renewables 2.7.2 IAAC- 21 Page 32 “A 300 m buffer around Piping Plover nests was conservatively assumed based on professional opinion and previous commitments made for other projects ...

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Attachment Health Canada's Technical Review of Round 2 IR Responses

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Environmental Health Program (EHP), Atlantic Region
• Reference Number: 44
• Submitted: 2024-05-08 - 12:45 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Environmental Health Program (EHP), Atlantic Region Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch (ROEB) 1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1625 Halifax, NS B3J 3Y6 Lachlan MacLean Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) 200 - 1801 Hollis St. Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Sept. 13, 2022 Sent by e-mail to: Lachlan.Maclean@iaac-aeic.gc.ca and boatharbour@iaac-aeic.gc.ca s Technical Review of the s to the Round Two (Part One) Information Requirements for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project Dear Lachlan MacLean: Thank you for your email dated August 3, 2022 technical review of s to the Round Two (Part One) Information Requirements (IRs) issued by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) on April 5, 2022 for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project (BHRP). Health Canada is participating in the environmental assessment process as a Federal Authority under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. Health Canada has reviewed the s to IRs ...

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Attachment Health Canada's Technical Review of Round 1 IR Responses (IAAC-33, 36, 37, 39 and 62c)

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Environmental Health Program (EHP), Atlantic Region
• Reference Number: 46
• Submitted: 2024-05-08 - 12:44 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Environmental Health Program (EHP), Atlantic Region Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch (ROEB) 1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1625, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y6 Lachlan MacLean Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) 200 - 1801 Hollis St. Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Dec. 15, 2021 Sent by e-mail to: Lachlan.Maclean@iaac-aeic.gc.ca and boatharbour@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Subject: Health Canada’s Technical Review of the Proponent’s Responses to the Round One (Part Two) Information Requirements for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project Dear Lachlan MacLean: Thank you for your email dated November 15, 2021 requesting Health Canada’s technical review of the proponent’s responses to the Round One (Part Two) Information Requirements (IRs) issued by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) on October 19, 2021 for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project (BHRP). Health Canada is participating in the environmental assessment process as ...

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Attachment Health Canada's Technical Review of Round 1 IR Responses (IAAC-32, 34, 35, 38, 40 to 61, 62a/b, 63, 64, 65)

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Environmental Health Program (EHP), Atlantic Region
• Reference Number: 47
• Submitted: 2024-05-08 - 12:43 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Environmental Health Program (EHP), Atlantic Region Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch (ROEB) 1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1625, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y6 Lachlan MacLean Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) 200 - 1801 Hollis St. Halifax, NS B3J 3N4 Nov. 30, 2021 Sent by e-mail to: Lachlan.Maclean@iaac-aeic.gc.ca and iaac.boatharbour.aeic@iaac- aeic.gc.ca Subject: Health Canada’s Technical Review of the Proponent’s Responses to the Round One (Part Two) Information Requirements for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project Dear Lachlan MacLean: Thank you for your email dated October 25, 2021 requesting Health Canada’s technical review of the proponent’s responses to the Round One (Part Two) Information Requirements (IRs) issued by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) on May 11, 2021 for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project (BHRP). Health Canada is participating in the environmental assessment ...

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Attachment Pictou Landing First Nation's Technical review of EIS

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Pictou Landing First Nation
• Reference Number: 49
• Submitted: 2024-05-08 - 12:43 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• EXP Services Inc. Boat Harbour Remediation Project Environmental Impacts Statement Review January 29, 2021 Page A1 of A15 Comment Number Reference to EIS Context and Rationale Comment Number 1. Summary of Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) Page 1 The closure of the BHETF operations and remediation of BHETF will result in a significant reduction in emissions, discharges, and wastes. Can you please clarify what emissions, discharges and wastes will continue into the BHETF? 2. SEIS Page 5 Prior to modifications of the existing containment cell, the current waste in the containment cell would be temporarily relocated either by pumping or hauling to existing Site infrastructure (i.e., settling basins, ASB) or constructed staging areas. Where are these staging areas? Not shown on any plans nor discussed. Seems like there are options but ASB is the focus. 3. SEIS Page 6 Leachate Management Dewatering effluent from Geotubes® or equivalent ...

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Attachment NSECC's Technical Review of Round 1 IR Responses

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Bridget Tutty, NS Environment and Climate Change
• Reference Number: 50
• Submitted: 2024-05-07 - 10:39 AM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• I:\Policy\EnvAsses\Templates\2021\ECC Memo Template.doc MEMORANDUM TO: Lachlan Maclean, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada FROM: Bridget Tutty, NS Environment and Climate Change DATE: December 10, 2021 SUBJECT: Boat Harbour Technical Review of Round 1 IR Good Afternoon Lauchie, Please find below provincial comments on the provided Round 1 Information Requirement responses. Boat Harbour Remediation Project – Federal Impact Assessment Provincial Technical Review December 2021 NS Environment and Climate Change Comment # Reviewer Department Information Request # EIS Section and Page (if applicable) Context and Rationale Specific Question/ Request for Information NSECC 1 SAS Hydrogeologist NSECC IAAC-53 p. 115 IR on - Drinking water for PLFN States the possibility for potable water exclusion zone around ASB. They have not defined background concentrations, just stating that Manganese is naturally ...

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Attachment Final Position of Pictou Landing First Nation on Proposed Boat Harbour Remediation Project

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Pictou Landing First Nation
• Reference Number: 52
• Submitted: 2024-04-23
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
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• Boat Harbour Remediation Project FINAL POSITION OF PICTOU LANDING FIRST NATION ON PROPOSED BOAT HARBOUR REMEDIATION PROJECT APRIL 23, 2024 Pictou Landing Fist Nation i Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary.................................................................................................................3 1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Aboriginal Title................................................................................................................4 1.3 Existing Landfill Infringes Aboriginal Rights..................................................................4 1.4 Lack of Remediation Agreement a Breach of s. 35 Rights.............................................. 4 1.5 Consultation Inadequate to Date.....................................................................................5 1.6 Proposed Accommodation/Compensation ...
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• Boat Harbour Remediation Project Re IAAC Information Requirement Number 82 PLFN Response to NS Technical and Economic Feasibility Assessment of Alternative Containment Cell Location Site DOCUMENT BRIEF August 1, 2023 Pictou Landing Fist Nation 1 Table of Contents 1.1 PLFN Traditional Territory.............................................................................................................7 1.2 Discrimination and Deceit.............................................................................................................7 1.3 The Agreement............................................................................................................................. 8 1.4 Order-in-Council 1966-1669......................................................................................................... 8 1.5 Legal Obligations Ignored............................................................................................................. 9 1.6 Adverse ...

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Attachment Comment posted in error / Commentaire publié par erreur

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Administrator on behalf of Impact Assessment Agency of Canada / Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada
• Reference Number: 41
• Submitted: 2024-03-01 - 8:06 AM
• Updated: 2024-03-05 - 3:29 PM
• Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• La version française suit Administrator Note: This comment was posted as an error on this assessment page (reference number 80164). Note de l'administrateur : ce commentaire a été publié par erreur sur cette page d'évaluation (numéo de référence 80164). Submitted by Administrator on behalf of the IAAC / AEIC

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• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Administrator on behalf of Impact Assessment Agency of Canada / Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada
• Reference Number: 42
• Submitted: 2024-02-29 - 3:07 PM
• Updated: 2024-03-05 - 3:21 PM
• Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• La version française suit Administrator Note: This comment was posted as an error on this assessment page (reference number 80164). Note de l'administrateur : ce commentaire a été publié par erreur sur cette page d'évaluation (numéo de référence 80164). Submitted by Administrator on behalf of the IAAC / AEIC

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Attachment FW: Boat Harbour IR Response Conformity and Technical Review

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada / Government of Canada
• Reference Number: 45
• Submitted: 2021-11-22 - 1:18 PM
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• Hi Lauchie, ECCC has completed its review of the proponent’s responses to IRs IAAC-14, 66 and 50.  We have undertaken a Conformity Review of IAAC 14 and our determination applies only to our portion of that IR (ECCC-06).  We understand conformity issues may be identified by other departments and we do not feel our comments should influence the overall determination however we are prepared to discuss if necessary.   IAAC-66 has been satisfactorily addressed in the response and Technical Review comments for IAAC-50 are provided below     IAAC-14 (ECCC-06) – The response conforms to ECCC-06 with the provision of the October 22, 2021 Memorandum from GHD to NS Lands (Response to IR IAAC-14 and IAAC-40).  As IAAC-14 also included information requests from other federal and provincial departments, ECCC understands the overall determination on conformity requires input from those ...

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Attachment Boat Harbour Provincial Comments

• Boat Harbour Remediation Project
• Author: Administrator on behalf of Nova Scotia Environment
• Reference Number: 25
• Submitted: 2021-02-10
• Project Phase: N/A
• Participation Notice: N/A
• Please find attached the provincial comments on the Boat Harbour EIS.  Personal information has been redacted in the comments.
• Attachment Included
• Environment Comment Index Boat Harbour Remediation Project: December 2020 NS Government Number Source 1 Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) Environmental Health 2 NS Office of Aboriginal Affairs 3 NS Department of Business 4 NSE Water Resources Engineer - Sustainability and Applied Science Division 5 NSE Hydrogeologist - Sustainability and Applied Science Division 6 NSE Climate Change Unit 7 NSE Wetland Specialist 8 NSE Surface Water Quality Specialist - Sustainability and Applied Science Division 9 NS Department of Community Culture and Heritage 10 NSE Resource Management Unit 11 NS Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture 12 NS Department of Agriculture 13 NS Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing 14 NS Department of Lands and Forestry 15 NSE Inspection Compliance and Enforcement Division 16 NSE Air Quality Unit Memo To: Bridget Tutty, EA Officer, NSE Fr: Environmental Health, NSE Date: December 16, 2020 RE: Boat Harbour EIS ...

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