Some of the issues surrounding construction related issues are addressed in the Comprehensive Study Report (CSR), a document which was prepared by the Federally reponsible authorities (Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada). It is attached below in its entirety. The following is an exert that describes some of the assessed effects during the construction phase:

GENERAL

Pursuant to CEAA 1999, an assessment of the environmental effects of any potential Project accidents or malfunctions that may occur in connection with its construction and operation is required. This chapter presents the DP3 Project components where accidents and malfunctions could occur, assesses the risk to the environment and identifies the need for environmental management, spill response or emergency response plans.

14.2 BACKGROUND

14.2.1 Assessed Effects During Construction
General:

Potential accidents and malfunctions associated with the construction of the DP3 Project, as determined by the Proponent, are associated with the following construction activities:

• construction equipment mobilization to and from site (traffic accidents);
• transportation of dangerous goods to and from the Project site;
• dredging (fuelling spills and leaks);
• terminal construction (fuelling spills and leaks, waste management); and
• worker accidents.

Spills and Leaks:
The primary concern for the environment could arise from an accident or malfunction during refuelling of construction equipment on site. Due to the size of the equipment and time required for its mobilization, it would not be reasonable to remove equipment from the Deltaport area for fuelling. However, even a small spill on site may have harmful impacts on the marine environment, fish and fish habitat, coastal seabirds and waterfowl. Therefore the Project contractor would be required to meet stringent requirements to conduct all fuelling of equipment, and storage of petroleum products (e.g., fuel, oil, lubricants), appropriately, in accordance with all applicable guidelines, legislation, and best management practices to minimize the risk of spills. The contractor would be required to have an appropriate and specific spill prevention, containment and cleanup contingency plan (this forms part of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (EMP) that is reflected in the Owner’s Table of Commitments and Assurances, enclosed as Appendix A to this report.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods:
The transportation and storage of dangerous goods, primarily fuel and lubricating oils for construction equipment is to be carried out in compliance with the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.

Waste Management:
All waste and deleterious materials generated by construction of the DP3 Project will be appropriately contained by the contractor in the immediate work area, collected, and appropriately disposed of in accordance with all applicable legislation, guidelines, and best management practices. Waste management procedures will also be outlined in a Construction EMP, and reflected in the Owner’s Table of Commitments and Assurances, enclosed as Appendix A to this report.

Health and Safety/Emergency Response:
All contractors will be required by VPA to develop a health and safety plan for their component of work prior to the start of construction. The health and safety plan would typically include site location and prime contacts; local emergency and Project contact numbers; description and map of emergency routes; safety equipment required; list of site hazards and mitigation; and potential waste generation and disposal methods.