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ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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Proposed Jet Fuel Delivery Project Environmental Assessment Process Update

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3688213 v.2)

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See Page GP-3 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Cecilia Achiam

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That having reviewed the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery (VAFD) proposed Highway 99 pipeline route option, the City reiterate its position by stating that City Council continues to be opposed to the transportation of jet fuel on any arm of the Fraser River;

(2)

That the City continue to participate in the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) processes;

(3)

That letters be sent to the local MPs, MLAs, the Federal and Provincial Ministers of the Environment, the Prime Minister, the Premier, the Provincial and Federal Opposition Leaders, the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC), Delta Council, Metro Vancouver and the VAFFC consortium under the Mayor’s signature reiterating Richmond City Council’s opposition to the proposal generally, and in opposition to the transportation of jet fuel on any arm of the Fraser River; and

(4)

That the City seek a meeting with Hon. Terry Lake, Minister of Environment to reiterate Richmond’s opposition to the proposal and the transportation of jet fuel on the Fraser River and seek an alternative solution such as the continued use of the existing jet fuel line.

Note:

The General Purposes Committee recommendations related to the Proposed Jet Fuel Delivery Project Environmental Assessment Process Update will be forwarded for consideration to the Regular Open Council meeting being held on Monday, October 22^nd, 2012.

ADJOURNMENT