Forteau Wharf, Quarry and Laydown EPP
equipment if used (eg. crane equipped with clam), the suitability of environmentally
friendly products shall be reviewed and used wherever possible;
• Emergency spill equipment will be available onsite, including portable spill kits on all
equipment and drum spill kits strategically located around site;
• Any disturbed areas along the shoreline will be immediately stabilized to prevent
erosion. Shoreline protection will be provided as required;
• Stockpile laydown areas adjacent to the marine environment shall be greater than 15 m
from the high water mark;
• Boats, barges or other vessels used to support in-water works will be inspected for sea
worthiness prior to use. A daily log of inspections for sea worthiness and mechanical
soundness will be maintained for each vessel; and
• Any effluent discharged into receiving waters must comply with the Environmental
Control Water and Sewage Regulations; and
• On-water operations will be suspended when weather conditions exceed
vessel/equipment capabilities.
Note: For clarity and according to the Water Resources Act
http://assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/w04-01.htm
states "body of water" means a surface
or subterranean source of fresh or salt water within the jurisdiction of the province, whether that
source usually contains liquid or frozen water or not, and includes water above the bed of the
sea that is within the jurisdiction of the province, a river, stream, brook, creek, watercourse,
lake, pond, spring, lagoon, ravine, gully, canal, wetland and other flowing or standing water and
the land occupied by that body of water.
5.11 Clearing of Vegetation
Potential Impact: Vegetation clearing (eg. trees and shrubs) will be required for quarry site
development, access road construction, site preparation activities for work areas and lay down
areas. Potential environmental concerns include the loss of habitat, the sedimentation of
watercourses, uncontrolled burning of slash, stockpiling vegetation in or near watercourses, and
disturbance or destruction of historic resources.
Mitigation Measures:
• Clearing or removal of trees will be restricted to only those areas required;
• Clearing activities will comply with the requirements of all applicable permits, including
the Permit to Burn;
• Clearing will consist of cutting as close to the ground as possible, with stump heights
not exceeding 15cm, and disposing of all standing trees, as well as removing all shrubs,
debris and other perishable materials from the area;
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