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Air and Water Quality

ment to ion for
this mighty river, unbounded by
borders.

Availability of Wood Chip Supply
Celgar’s proposed fibre supply in-
cludes wood chips from sawmills and
a small proportion derived from pulp
logs. The opportunity to sell in-
creased quantities of surplus wood
chips and pulp logs from sawmill and
logging operations in the area was
welcomed. Participants argued the

before the: panel con-
firms that the proposed Celgar mill
will meet the minimum enyironmen-
tal requirements of the federal and
British Columbia governments which
are likely to be in effect when the
Project is completed. The panel con-
siders that environmental
requirements should also take ac-
count of particular site and project
specific circumstances, These in-
clude the special drainage con-

benefit of ii wood
and local economic activity over
current waste or export of wood
fibre.

A range of values underlies predic-

rt and valley basin
topography which exists at Castlegar.
Further, the panel accepts the
that the
Performance of the proposed best

control is

tions about the need for
harvesting to support Celgar’s fibre
needs. Some predicted increases in
availability of surplus fibre through
improved forest utilization and
silvicultural practices. Others predic-
ted that only reductions in harvest
levels and dramatic reform of current
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sure sustainability of the forests in

believes that

achievement of the predicted levels
of discharges at Celgar’s location on
the Columbia River into the ambient
air and water will not result in unac-
ceptable environmental damage.
Most of these discharges will
a im-

report will recommend that strict
terms and conditions be imposed by
permitting authorities.
Final Report

Although it is beyond the scope of
this interim report to detail the
panel’s recommendations, we in-
dicate below certain issues which will
be subject to recommendations for
terms and conditions or comments to
approving authorities in the final
report. The issues her are

will include recommendations related
to both government scientific resear-
ch agendas and ongoing monitoring
which the company's permit should
require.

Availability of Wood mime Supply

— Further Considerations:

There is before the Ministry of
Forests an application from Celgar,
Pulp Company for rights to harvest
pulpwood. The Forest Secorwe

is also

limited to those where the panel an-
ticipates that this information may
be of importance to those who will
be tal action in the period before

our final report is available.
Alr id Water Q ity:
Pulp mill process and site design
should include the capability to
adopt various measures to further
reduce effluents and emissions. Of
parti€Glar importance will be
measures to allow for the adoption
of elemental chlorine free processes;
of effluent to

aa ranging review. The panel veil
be passing on to appropriate
authorities our proposed means to
mitigate the environmental impact
of any harvesting which may be
required to support the availability
of wood chip supply for Celgar. Par-
ticular issues include high elevation
forests, community watersheds, fish
and wildlife habitat, soil quality and
recreational and aesthetic use of the

provide for tertiary treatment or
ic removal of chlorate; alter-

the region. Parti a

P over Celgar’s present con-
ibuti to i levels. Ad-

concern for the i con-
sequences of the harvesting which
might be necessary to provide Celgar
with required wood fibre.
Participants spoke extensively on

ditional process control

native means of disposal of total
reduced sulphur; prevention of
and

ts could further reduce discharges in
the future. Although limited research
has been focused on the particular

the issues of forest

in-
which

avoidance of adverse effects of log
handling. Since the potential for ad-
ditional nutrient camp and the new
mill process has possible adverse

which many relevant to
the terms of reference. Where the
panel considers those views beyond

could mitigate further harm and,
over the long term, improve present

our mandate, but impor-
tant, we will be passing those views
on to the appropriate authorities. We
believe it is essential that those in a
position to decide on matters which

ditions. Accor-
dingly, our conticion is that the
Proposal is acceptable against both

the panel will be

Given that the panel’s conclusion
is that the transportation aspects of
the proposal are acceptable only sub-
ject to traffic safety and highway
improvements, the panel suggests
that the responsible governmental
authorities, as well as the company,
could consider the feasibility of

making ra
iction and of ad-

For the panel heard

verse effects of nutrients discharged
into the river.
The final report wil make recom-

government
and site and project specific en-

could affect of fibre to
Celgar have the benefit of our
j ing the envi

tal consequences of their decisions.
Transportation

Participants recognized that the
company’s proposal to truck ad-
ditional wood chips will add to the
traffic on feeder highways. The
greatest increase will be on Highway
3 and the Highway 6 and routes 23.
An issue of major concern before
our review was the burden of traffic
on the latter route, and the desire to
protect the Slocan valley from this
impact. Information was given to
demonstrate that the road is worn
out, and unsuited to the conflicting
demands among industrial, tourist
and local traffic. Particular fears
were expressed about safety.

The company had been requested
in the Stage II report to evaluate
alternatives, including rail and barge
transportation of wood chips. In the
hearings, the panel was also infor-
med of preliminary consideration of
alternative industrial roads which
could divert traffic from the Slegan
valley. It is around the issue of in-
creased truck transportation through
the Slocan valley that the clash of
values is most difficult to reconcile.
Panel's Conclusions

The Panel evaluated the major
issues which bear upon the overall
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However, strick terms and con-
ditions for environmental control
must be applied. dapat Celgar
has d

the period
between now and full i of

about possible barge,
rail and private road alternatives to
accommodate industrial traffic which
could otherwise jeopardize com-
munity planning in the Slocan valley.

the new mill processes. Construction
and initial operational phases are
critical, and special precautions will
be necessary to minimize the en-

future commitment, the past perfor-
mance of its admittedly outdated mill
gives little comfort to segments of
the community. Achievement of ac-
ceptable conditions for the environ-
ment, for the people who live in the

and for

and safety risks of un-
predicted events. Measures will also
be needed to minimize further adver-
se effects of disharges from the
existing mill over the several years it
will continue to operate.

Vigilance will need to underpin

those who work in the mill, will
require that the company assume

nvir quality control.
Anyone i for i

These appear so far to
have been examined only on the
basis of private costs to Celgar, with
Celgar’s conclusion only slightly
more favorable to highway tran-

sport. Such a stug¥, which could also
involve the cOpifinity, could
analyze costs afd\venefits of alter-

natives which fnight offer the oppor-
tunity to avoid truck-traffic impacts
and provide a basis for comprehen-
sive transportation planning in the
region.

A

should anticipate recommended ter-

genuine for
adverse consequences of its

ms and related to process
monitoring, environmental staff,

We were i by the
dedication of residents, workers and
other industrial users of the Colum-.
bia River, to cooperate with celgar
on environmental improvement. The
panel expects individual and
organizational demonstration of
Celgar’s commitment to monitoring
and problem solving. The expec-
tation of environmental and protec-
tion must permeate policies and
practices of the company, its owners,

jement and all staff, whose ac-
tivities could affect pollution from
the mill.
Availability of Wood Chip Suppy:

Inventory data. considered in
separate studies by Celgar, the
Ministry of Forests and several forest
industry consultants, indicate that
there is a substantial surplus of fibre
supply for the purpose of pulp mill
expansion.

The panel concludes that residual
chip supplies are sufficient to supply
Celgar’s requirements, provided that
average levels of sawmill production
are maintained. As a supplement,
and in the event of a shortfall,
available pulpwood within current
tenures should be adequate to
provide a secure source of wood chip
supply. However, we will be passing
on to appropriate authorities infor-
mation received and our views regar-
ding the environmental impact of
any harvesting which may be
required.

Transportation

The proposed truck transportation
would cause a considerable increase
in large truck volumes and a small
increase in the total highway traffic
volumes in the region. These effects
are particularly significant on some
of the proposed routes. The route of
greatest impact is Highway 6 and 23
through the Slocan valley.

The current state of road con-
ditions on Highway 6 and 23 present
traffic safety concerns at various
locations. This route has particular
problems which need to be resolved
as a condition of project approval.

Transportation aspects of the
proposal are only acceptable to the
panel with substantial measures to
manage traffic on Highways 6 and
23, and with the provincial gover-
nment’s commitment to the bridge
and highway improvements proposed
in the Ministry of Transportation
and Highways’ submission.
Recommendation

On the above basis, the panel finds
Ceigar’s ible. We
recommend that the federal and
British Columbia governments grant
approval in principle.

However, any interested parties
which choose to act on the basis of
this

or
decisions of governments should
proceed with caution. They should
apd tat ae nore aes

y facilities, and

As ministers and the public review
this interim report, the Celgar Ex-
pansion Review Panel urge you to

of biological effects.

Much remains to be discovered
about the qualities of receiving air
and water, and how life will be affec-
ted by the mill. This information will
be essential to managing adverse

Those i
monitoring requirements should
focus their attention on gathering in-
formation which will have a high
Probability of detecting changes
which, in turn, would require
abatement. The panel's final report

ose ie |
Year from Mr.

the y con-
tribution to all participants. They of-
fered us the most advanced of scien-
tific research and the benefits of
local knowledge. The many par-
ticipants who cared about the out-
come enriched our understanding of
their deepest aspirations for their
heritage. Thankfully, we enjoyed a
frequent spirit of wonderful humor.
The panel hopes you, the ministers,
and the public join in thanking all of
those who have contributed so far to
work on your behalf.

and Happy New

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By The Recycle Advisory Group

We all hear stories about in-
dustries polluting our water and
air and ravishing the landscape.
Many people feel helpless when
they hear about these things
because they think that the con-
ditions are beyond their control.
Most people want to do
something to help, yet feel that as
private citizens they are incapable
of making much of a difference.

But what if someone were to
tell you how you, an average
citizen, could reduce the amount
of solid waste going to our com-
munity landfill by over 500
pounds per year? Would you be
interested?

The average Canadian
generates over three pounds of
garbage per day, or about 1,100
pounds per year. Suppose you

made it a personal priority to cut
that amount in half. You'd have
to modify some of your habits,
but you could actually reduce the
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Five hundred pounds per year
over a lifetime of 75, years
amounts to over 37,000 fewer
pounds of garbage.

Who said you, an average
citizen, cannot do anything to
help? Don’t feel helpless any
longer.

So, how do you get started?

The basic principles are to
reduce the amount of materials
you consume, and to reuse or
recycle as much as possible.

A recent article in this column
listed how old fridges, freezers,
Stoves, car batteries, grass clip-
pings and tree trimmings can now

Basic plan reduces intake

recyclable items in your basement
if you are not yet aware of where
they can be disposed?

You mey be surprised at how
much you cdilect in the first
week.

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