In addition to the federal authorizations, we participated in Transport Canada’s voluntary Technical Review Process of Marine Terminal Systems and Transshipment Sites (TERMPOL) process to address the increase in marine traffic to offload product from the Project.

The TERMPOL Review is a voluntary process focused on vessel safety and operation in Canadian waters along the shipping routes. The review examined vessel characteristics, the routes, navigability, other waterway users and the marine terminal operations associated with vessel operations. It is a technical review designed to assess the risks to navigation as well as public and environmental safety associated with shipping and navigation. Trans Mountain conducted a prescribed set of studies and submitted these to the TERMPOL Review Committee (TRC), which is chaired by Transport Canada and includes representatives of other federal agencies including the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (including Canadian Hydrographic Services), Environment and Climate Change Canada, Pacific Pilotage Authority and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

TERMPOL Review Committee findings

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After reviewing Trans Mountain’s studies and taking into account our commitments, the TRC did not identify any regulatory concerns related to the proposed tankers, tanker operations, proposed route, navigability, marine terminal operations associated with tankers supporting the Project, or affecting other waterway users.

The TRC in its reports noted it did not consider the overall increase in marine traffic levels to be an issue; however, it does support additional measures to promote shared safe use of the Project’s preferred shipping route.

In response to the submission, the TRC also identified several findings and recommendations and has proposed actions for Trans Mountain that would provide a high level of safety for tanker operations. Key measures to reduce marine risk and enhance awareness include endorsing the following:

Extended use of tethered and untethered tug escort
Extension of the pilot disembarkation zone
Safety calls by laden tankers when in transit
Guidance on communication between masters and watch-keeping personnel to support strong communication between tankers and their escort tugs
Clear guidance to the marine industry on enhancements to the marine safety regime that will impact their operations
Engagement and awareness strategy to promote safe navigation and interaction between tankers and recreational boaters, fishing vessel operators and operators of small vessels
Enhancements to the existing oil spill response regime

The TRC report submitted to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) on December 11, 2014 can be found on the CER website. Trans Mountain’s progress on each of the recommendations is provided in a summary format below. Updates on Trans Mountain’s progress in meeting all recommendations will be updated to the TRC regulators on a regular basis as per Trans Mountain’s marine shipping-related commitments.

: Status: In progress

Identified and tracked as commitment 405 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER (superseded by Conditions 91 and 144).

Condition 91 was filed with the CER June 2017 and updated January 2020 [Filing ID A7D1F0].

Condition 144 will be filed with the CER on or before January 31 of each year after commencing operations.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 410 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 472 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 541 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: In progress
Identified and tracked as commitment 1,515 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER. Trial transits to be completed during Operations.
: Status: In progress

Identified and tracked as commitment 403 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER. Will be completed during Operations.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 1,514 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 2,114 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER (superseded by Conditions 91 & 133).

Condition 91 was filed with the CER June 2017 and updated January 2020 [Filing ID A7D1F0].
Condition 133 will be filed with the CER at least 3 months prior to loading the first tanker at the Westridge Marine Terminal with oil transported by the Project.
: Status: In progress

Identified and tracked as commitment 1,518 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER (superseded by Conditions 133 and 134).

Conditions 133 and 134 will be filed with the CER at least 3 months prior to loading the first tanker at the Westridge Marine Terminal with oil transported by the Project.
: Status: In progress

Identified and tracked as commitment 2,114 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER (superseded by Conditions 91, 133 and 134).

Condition 91 was filed with the CER June 2017 and updated January 2020 [Filing ID A7D1F0].

Conditions 133 and 134 will be filed with the CER at least 3 months prior to loading the first tanker at the Westridge Marine Terminal with oil transported by the Project.
: Status: In progress

Identified and tracked as commitments 3,973, 2,157, 1,516 and 2,505 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER (superseded by Conditions 131 which was reversed by the CER Reconsideration; now superseded by BC EAO Condition 11).

BC EAO Condition 11 will be filed with the BC EAO at least 3 months prior to the planned commencement of Operations.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 409 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: In progress

Identified and tracked as commitment 1,517 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER. Will be completed prior to Operations.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 411 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: Complete

Identified and tracked as commitment 407 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: Complete.

Identified and tracked as commitment 1,717 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER.
: Status: In progress

Identified and tracked as commitment 384 in Condition 6 – Commitments Tracking Table filed with the CER (superseded by Condition 126). Condition 126 will be filed with the CER at least 6 months prior to operations at Westridge Marine Terminal.

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