140606-14DN023-NIRB PART 1 Form

PART 1 FORM
PROJECT PROPOSAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
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IMPORTANT!
Please be advised that your application will not be processed until the Sections 1 - 9 are completed in
their entirety, in both English and Inuktitut (+ Inuinnaqtun, if in the Kitikmeot).
SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
1.
2.
Project Name
Operation NANOOK 2014 (NA14)
Applicant’s full name and mailing address:
Brigadier-General Gregory Loos
Commander Joint Task Force (North)
Evans Building 4816, 49 Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3
3.
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
(867)873-0700 ext 6880
[email protected]
Primary contact’s full name and mailing address:
Michael Gray, BES, EP
Environmental Coordinator
PO Box 10500 Station Forces
Edmonton, Alberta
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
780-973-4011 ext 6175
[email protected]
Additional contact’s full name and mailing address:
Capt Graham Macmillan
J Engineer
Evan Building 4816 49 Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
867-873-0700 ext 6880
[email protected]
SECTION 2: AUTHORIZATION NEEDED
1. Indicate all authorizations associated with the project proposal:
X
X
X
X
X
Regional Inuit Association (RIA)
Nunavut Water Board (NWB)
Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC)
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Community Government & Services (CG&S)
Nunavut Research Institute (NRI)
Department of Culture, Language, Elders,
and Youth (CLEY)
X
X
Canadian Launch Safety (CLS)
Environment Canada (EC)
Government of Nunavut (GN)
Department of National Defense (DND)
Hamlet
Parks Canada (PC)
Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS)
Other (please specify):
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2.
List the active permits, licenses, or other authorizations related to the project proposal,
and their expiry date(s):
3.
List the pending permits, licenses, or other authorizations related to the project proposal:
NIRB Screening (Operations conducted on NU land)
NPC Conformity Review
QIA for use of Inuit Owned Land
AANDC for access to Federal Crown Lands and for Situational Awareness
4. Has this project or any components of this project been previously screened or reviewed by
NIRB?
YES
NO
If YES, indicate the previous project name and NIRB File No.
Op Nanook 2010, 2011 2012 and 2013 are similar operations,
with the exception of location
SECTION 3: PROJECT PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
1. Indicate the type of project proposal (check all that apply)
(See Appendix A for Project Type Definitions)
(1,2)
:
1
All-Weather Road/Access Trail
9
Site Cleanup/Remediation
2
Winter Road/ Winter Trail
10
Oil and Natural Gas
Exploration/Activities
3
Mineral Exploration
11
Marine Based Activities
4
Advanced Mineral Exploration
12
5
Mine Development /Bulk Sampling
13
Harvesting Activities*
6
Pits and quarries
14
Tourism Activities*
7
Offshore Infrastructure (port, break water,
15
Other : Military Operation
8
Seismic Survey
dock)
Scientific/International Polar Year
Research*
(2)
Please note:
1.
All project types listed above, except those marked with an asterisk (*), will also require the Proponent to submit a Part 2 Project Specific Information Requirement (PSIR) Form. The NIRB
application process will not be considered complete without the Part 2 PSIR Form.
2.
Please be advised that in order to complete the NIRB process, the NIRB may request additional information at any time during the process.
3.
If “Other” is selected, contact NIRB for direction on whether a Part 2 PSIR Form is required.
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2. If Project Type 3, 4 or 5 was selected above, please indicate the mineral of interest that is
being extracted. Include a brief description.
Base Metals (zinc, copper, gold, silver, etc)_____________________________________________________________
Diamonds
Uranium
Other: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
3a. If Project Type 12, 13 or 14 was selected above, complete the table and questions below.
Transportation Type
CH-146 Griffon Helicopters
Quantity
Proposed Use
Length of Use
6 (Max)
Site to site pickups and drop offs and movement
of troops between sites
14 days (Max)
CC-150 Polaris
C-177 Globemaster
1
2
C-130 Herculese
2
CH-149 Cormorant
Helicopter
CC-138 Twin Otter
Helicopter (Contracted)
Quad ATV’s
2
3
4 (max)
50 (Max)
Support and reconnaissance
Major Supply and Troop Movement in and
out
Search and Rescue Training, Transport of
troops and supplies including air drop
Search and rescue
Movement of troops and supplies
Movement of troops and supplies
Movement of troops and supplies
3 days (Max)
30 days (Max)
30 days (Max)
10 days (Max)
14 days (Max)
21 days (Max)
14 days (Max)
3b. Describe any docks, piers, air strips or related structures that are to be used in conjunction with the
proposed project activities. Please note: the building of new structures may require a Part 2 Form.
Iqaluit Airport, Resolute airport, established austere Airstrips within area of operation may also be
utilized.
Ships ports or anchor points within include Iqaluit, York Sound and Laird Peninsula. For more
Detail, refer to additional project description and supplemental information attached with this
application
3c. If a temporary camp site is to be established, describe the proposed structures in detail and indicate
the type and source of power for the camp site if applicable.
Bivouac sites will include Modular Tents with the supplies and rescue equipment kit, Arctic Tents
and McPherson Tents; no permanent structures will be erected. Power will be provided using 5
KW gas or diesel generators. For more detail refer to additional project description and
supplemental information attached to this application
4. Personnel
Total No. of
personnel on
site = (A)
5. Timing
Period of operation:
Proposed term of
authorization:
33 - 250
Total No. of
days on-site
= (B)
Total No. of Person days
(A) × (B) = 939
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8
from
August 4, 2014
to
September 19, 2014
from
August 1, 2014
to
September 30, 2017
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6a. Region (check all that apply):
X North Baffin
Kivalliq
South Baffin
National Park
Kitikmeot
Transboundary:
6b. Describe the location of the proposed project activities in a regional context, noting the proximity to
the nearest communities and any protected areas.
Operation NANOOK 2014 will occur primarily in the vicinity of Iqaluit, Nunavut, with major
components occurring at York Sound, with Laird Peninsula as the backup location. A Search and
Rescue (SAR) training exercise will occur in the Davis Strait. For additional detail refer to the
additional project description and supplemental information attached to this application
6c. Discuss the history of the site if it has been used for any project activities in the past.
Iqaluit has been used for a number of military exercises in the past; with most being staged out of
the FOL/PAB sites.
6d. Indicate if there are any known archaeological/palaeontological historical sites in the area.
There are no known archaeological or paleontological historic sites to the knowledge of DND. Any
sites noted or that we are advised of will be avoided.
7. Land Status (check all that applies):
X
X
Crown
Inuit Owned Surface Lands
X
Commissioners’
Inuit Owned Sub-Surface Lands
X
Municipal
8a. Co-ordinates:
Primary Location:
Min Lat (degree/minute)
Max Lat (degree/minute)
63 41N
63 45N
Min Long (degree/minute)
Max Long (degree/minute)
68 12W
68 25W
Back up Location:
Min Lat (degree/minute)
Max Lat (degree/minute)
62 21N
62 33N
Min Long (degree/minute)
Max Long (degree/minute)
66 23W
66 55W
NTS Map Sheet No:
Custom Product. See attached Additional Details or contact JTFN J Engr at
[email protected]
(Please ensure that maps of the project are attached (1:50,000 if available, 1:250, 000 Mandatory) available from Natural
Resources Canada)
8b. If the project proposal includes a camp, please provide the coordinates of the camp location
Primary Location
Min Lat (degree/minute)
Max Lat (degree/minute)
62 25.3N
62 25.5N
Min Long (degree/minute)
Max Long (degree/minute)
66 30.4W
66 30.6W
Backup Location
Min Lat (degree/minute)
63 42.3N
Min Long (degree/minute)
68 21.1W
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Max Lat (degree/minute)
63 42.5N
Max Long (degree/minute)
68 21.3W
If different from above for the camp:
NTS Map Sheet No:
Custom Product. See attached Additional Details or contact JTFN J Engr at
[email protected]
Please ensure that maps of the project are attached (1:50,000 if available, 1:250, 000 Mandatory) available from Natural
Resources Canada
Please note that additional location information may be required in a subsequent Project Specific
Information Requirement (PSIR) submission. This may take the form of a digital Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) file.
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SECTION 4: NON-TECHNICAL PROJECT PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
Operation NANOOK 2014 – Non-Technical Summary
Operation NANOOK 2014 is the centrepiece of three sovereignty operations conducted annually by the
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in Canada’s North.
Operation NANOOK 2014 is also the key whole of government (WoG) operation for the North, and
provides the opportunity to strengthen links with WoG partners, enhancing cooperation and facilitating
CAF support in response to future threats and hazards. The engagement of WoG partners provides other
departments and agencies the opportunity to examine their own plans, processes and relationships. This
year’s Operation NANOOK will be conducted out of Iqaluit and will feature two scenarios. One will be a
search and rescue scenario in the Davis Strait and the second will be a consequence management scenario
in York Sound with the Laird Peninsula as an alternate location if weather or ice make York Sound
unsuitable.
For the first scenario, a Royal Canadian Navy vessel will drop life rafts with mannequins in the Davis
Strait prompting an aerial search for and eventual recovery of simulated survivors of a vessel sinking.
This will be a search and rescue scenario involving aircraft operating out of Iqaluit as well as Royal
Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Danish Navy vessels. A Ground based search and
rescue training will also occur in the vicinity of York Sound.
The second scenario will be the centerpiece of Operation NANOOK 2014. A vessel contracted by the
CAF will simulate a grounded cruise ship in York Sound. The military as well as other WoG partners will
respond to the incident. Military personnel will play the role of casualties and survivors of the incident
and will be evacuated back to Iqaluit by air and sea with a temporary camp on shore to support the
operation.
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SECTION 5: MATERIAL USE
1. List equipment to be used (including drills, pumps, aircraft, vehicles, etc.):
Equipment type and number
Size – dimensions
40 x All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
L3.00m/W1.30m/H1.20m/Wt140kg
Transportation of troops
and equipment
10 x Honda 5k Generators
Example Dimensions:
L1.0m/W.7m/H.75m
Temporary power
3 x CC-138 Twin Otter Aircraft
L15.1m/W9.81m/H5.66m/Wt5600kg
6 x CC-148 Griffon Helicopters
L17.1m/W14m/H4.6m/Wt3500kg
1 x Compression Chamber
L2.1m/W1.3m/H2.0m/Wt2300kg
2 x Contracted Medium Lift
Helicopter
(To be Determined)
Proposed use
Transportation of troops and
equipment
Transportation of troops and
equipment
Safety in case of diver nitrogen
poisoning
Transportation of troops and
equipment
2a. Detail fuel and hazardous material use:
Fuel
Gasoline
Aviation fuel
Naptha
Gasoline
Aviation fuel
Number of
Containers
and Capacity
of Containers
15 x 185L per
barrel
40 x 185L per
barrel
5 x 185L per
barrel
15 x 185L per
barrel
40 x 185L per
barrel
Hazardous Materials
and Chemicals
Hazardous Waste
Total Amount
of Fuel (in
Litres)
Proposed Storage Methods
2775L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
7400L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
925L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
2775L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
7400L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
Total Amount
of Hazardous
Materials and
Chemicals (in
Litres)
TBD
By-products of maintenance operations.
Any waste oil or other hazardous materials
will be stored within a designated
HAZMAT storage area with proper
containment.
2b. Describe the proposed Spill Prevention Plan.
All hazardous materials and fuel will be stored in approved storage containers and facilities. Where
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possible, vehicles will have appropriate drip trays placed beneath them while parked and drip trays will be
used during refuelling. Generators will be placed within suitable containment throughout the operation
and emptied for transport. Patrols will have limited spill cleanup kits to deal with small leaks and spills.
All CF personnel will be briefed with respect to general environmental awareness, including spill response
and reporting procedures. All hazardous materials, fuel storage, generator and vehicle parking areas are
subject to inspection by environmental support staff and all units involved will be required to have a unit
environment officer
3a. Detail the anticipated daily water consumption rates
Daily amount (m³)
15
3
Proposed water retrieval
methods
Iqaluit Municipal system
Drinking water for those in York
Sound or Laird Peninsula will be
locally sourced and filtered for
human consumption
Proposed water retrieval location
Iqaluit municipal source
River in York Sound
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3b. Have you applied for a water License with the Nunavut Water Board?
 NO
X YES
If yes, what class of licence?
 Class A Water Licence
X
Class B Water Licence (or exemption)
SECTION 6: WASTE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT METHODS
1. List the types of waste associated with the proposed project activities:
Type of waste
Sewage (human waste)
Projected amount
generated
3
3
15m /day – Total 345m
Greywater
15m /day – Total 345m
Combustible wastes
Non-Combustible
wastes
Overburden (organic soil,
None anticipated
1000kg Total
3
3
Method of Disposal
Sewage for those in
Iqaluit will be done
through Iqaluit Municipal
waste disposal facility.
Human Waste for those
in York Sound or Laird
Peninsula for be
disposed of by contract
at an appropriate
facility.
Greywater for those in
Iqaluit will be done
through Iqaluit Municipal
waste disposal facility.
Municipal Facility in
Iqaluit
Additional treatment
procedures
No additional treatment
is planned for disposal.
No additional treatment
is planned for disposal.
No additional treatment
is planned for disposal.
None anticipated
waste material, tailings)
Hazardous waste
Type of waste
None anticipated
Projected amount
generated
Method of Disposal
Additional treatment
procedures
2. Describe the proposed Waste Management Plan.
Waste generation will be minimized where possible. Use of disposable tableware and utensils will be
avoided. Water conservation measures will be implemented where feasible. Every effort will be made to
ensure that the Operation limits waste generation and environmental impact where available resources
permit. Lessons learned from past operations will be included applied and observations for future
operations recorded and applied to future operations.
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SECTION 7: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & REGIONAL BENEFITS
1. List the community representatives that have been contacted and provide the minutes of the
meetings if available:
Community
Name
IQALUIT
President
IQALUIT
President
IQALUIT
IQALUIT
Commissioner, Premier,
Mayor of Iqaluit
Emergency Measures,
Coroner
IQALUIT
President
IQALUIT
President
Organization
Nunavut Tunngavik
Incorporated
Qikiqtani Inuit
Association
GN
Date Contacted
23 May 14
23 May 14
23 May 14
GN
Nunavut Tunngavik
Incorporated
Qikiqtani Inuit
Association
Aug 13
23 May 14
23 May 14
SECTION 8: GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. Will you be disturbing any known archaeological sites?
 YES
X NO
SECTION 9: APPLICANT SIGNATURE
Please sign and date your application:
Environmental Administrator/Founder
Signature
Title
Date
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APPENDIX A
Project Type Definitions
Access Trail: A project proposal with the objective of providing vehicular access to an area of interest
involving minimal alteration to the terrain.
Advanced Exploration: A project proposal with the objective of identifying size, grade, and physical
characteristics of a mineral occurrence and to assess the economic and technical feasibility of
developing the mineral deposit into a producing mine
All-Weather Road: A project proposal with the objective of road construction for use in all seasons.
Bulk Sampling: A project proposal with the objective of extracting of large samples of mineralized
material involving hundreds to thousands of tonnes. Samples are selected as representative of the
potential mineral deposit being sampled. May involve crushing/milling (on small-scale)
Harvesting activities: A project proposal with the objective of harvesting animals, marine mammals
and/or fish from their natural habitats by means of hunting or trapping for traditional and commercial
use.
Marine Based Activities: Any activity occurring in the marine environment, such as vessel use
associated with land-based activities or disposal at sea.
*Please note that normal community re-supply or individual ship movements not associated with landbased project proposals shall not be screened by NIRB (Section 12.12.2 of NLCA).
Mine Development: A project proposal with the objective of extracting broken rock with mineralization of
sufficient grade and tonnage to sustain commercial mining operations (ore). Mining a body of ore can
be achieved by either open pit and/or underground development. Mine development may involve
milling. Milling involves treatment of the extracted ore through a combination of mechanical and
chemical processes to selectively recover the valuable mineral.
Mineral Exploration: A project proposal with the objective of exploring an area to find geological
anomalies. It involves site reconnaissance (ground and/or air) to locate broad and fiscal mineral
deposits.
Offshore Infrastructure: A project proposal with the objective of building off loading facilities constructed
off the shoreline and connected to the mainland of the marine or freshwater environment. Examples
include a jetty, dock, or port facility.
Oil and Gas Exploration/Activities: A project proposal that includes 1) exploration, such as seismic or
geological mapping, 2) drilling of oil and gas wells, 3) construction and operation of a pipeline, a gas
processing plant or any oil and gas facility within Nunavut.
Pits and Quarries: A project proposal with the objective of pitting, which involves the extraction of
granular material (i.e. sands and gravels) and quarrying, which involves the removal of consolidated
rock (i.e. bedrock, frozen soil).
Scientific Research: A project proposal with the objective of implementing a series of site activities
comprised of observation of phenomena, measurement and collection of data necessary for scientific
investigation in designated areas within a limited time period.
Seismic Survey: A project proposal with the objective of conducting a survey to map the depths and
contours of rock strata by timing the reflections of sound waves released from the surface. Survey
site locations may be offshore (not within 12 nautical miles of any coast), near shore, and extended
onshore.
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Site Cleanups: A project proposal with the objective of site cleanups (includes DEW line site cleanups),
which focuses on the remediation of chemically contaminated soils, stabilization of landfills and
dumps, demolition/disposal of infrastructure and debris and monitoring after cleanup is completed.
Tourism Activity: A project proposal with the objective of conducting travel predominantly for
recreational, sport or leisure purposes within a designated area and limited time period.
Winter Road: A project proposal with the objective of building a road for winter use by leveling and
compacting surface snow and ice. Winter road is removed at end of season.
Winter Trail: A project proposal with the objective of building a trail for winter use by a single pass of a
tracked vehicle using a blade, if necessary.
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ADDITIONAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Operation NANOOK 2014 is the centrepiece of three sovereignty operations conducted annually
by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in Canada’s North.
Operation NANOOK 2014 is also the key whole of government (WoG) operation for the North,
and provides the opportunity to strengthen links with WoG partners, enhancing cooperation and
facilitating CAF support in response to future threats and hazards. The engagement of WoG
partners provides other departments and agencies the opportunity to examine their own plans,
processes and relationships. This year’s Operation NANOOK will be conducted out of Iqaluit and
will feature two scenarios. One will be a search and rescue scenario in the Davis Strait and the
second will be a consequence management scenario in York Sound with the Laird Peninsula as an
alternate location if weather or ice make York Sound unsuitable.
For the first scenario, a Royal Canadian Navy vessel will drop life rafts with mannequins in the
Davis Strait prompting an aerial search for and eventual recovery of simulated survivors of a
vessel sinking. This will be a search and rescue scenario involving aircraft operating out of Iqaluit
as well as Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Danish Navy vessels. A
Ground based search and rescue training will also occur in the vicinity of York Sound.
The second scenario will be the centerpiece of Operation NANOOK 2014. A vessel contracted by
the CAF will simulate a grounded cruise ship in York Sound. The military as well as other WoG
partners will respond to the incident. Military personnel will play the role of casualties and
survivors of the incident and will be evacuated back to Iqaluit by air and sea with a temporary
camp on shore to support the operation.
FISHING VESSEL SEARCH AND RESCUE
A Canadian Navy vessel will drop two life rafts in the Davis Strait. Each of these will contain a
mannequin to represent a number of casualties including casualties with significant injuries which
require immediate medical assistance. This scenario will run 20-22 August with Joint Rescue
Coordination Center (Halifax) initiating an aerial search with aircraft operating from Iqaluit as
well as other airports. Once the life rafts are located, a Search and Rescue Technician
(SARTECH) will drop into the water to provide immediate medical aid. The simulated casualties
will then be evacuated by a combination of Navy Ships and air assets.
The Search and Rescue scenario will also contain some ground search and rescue training in the
vicinity of York Sound within Ops Box YORK SOUND. This portion of the operation will run
from 18-24 August and will include training on glacier rescue techniques, high angle rescue and
survival training. SARTECHs will parachute into the area and remain self-sufficient for several
days and then be extracted by helicopter.
CRUISE SHIP BEACHING CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT
The centerpiece of Operation NANOOK will run from 25-29 August in York Sound. The
scenario will commence with a medium sized cruise ship in difficulty in Frobisher Bay. The
vessel changes course and heads for Iqaluit as the nearest port. WoG partners in Iqaluit expect to
be overwhelmed by the volume of passengers and military assistance is requested. The cruise ship
then experiences further distress resulting it seeking safe anchorage in York Sound at which point
it runs aground. This effect will be simulated by a contracted vessel proceeding to anchor in York
Sound prior to the commencement of the scenario. Military activities for this scenario will occur
in Ops Box YORK SOUND.
SARTECHs will parachute into York Sound to evaluate the situation. They will recommend the
deployment of the Major Air Disaster Aid Kit (MAJAID). This contains shelter, clothing and
supplies for the survivors of a major disaster in a remote location and will be dropped by a
Hercules transport aircraft along with additional CAF personnel. Military Personnel with a
variety of simulated injuries will play the role of cruise ship passengers who will be evacuated
from the ship to the beach and then on to Iqaluit via both air and sea accomplishing the training
goals of some of our WoG partners.
An independent scenario involving a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear
incident requiring a military response will occur onboard the ship. This scenario is stand-alone
and not considered to be a part of the whole of government response to the ship in distress and is
to accomplish military specific training goals.
An Immediate Reaction Unit of approximately 100 soldiers will be deployed forward to York
Sound to assist with the evacuation of the passengers and casualties. The total number of
personnel in York Sound is planned to peak at 250 people with a total of approximately 1000
person days. A small arms range will also be conducted separate from the scenario.
There is no intent for military activities to restrict access to hunting and fishing in York Sound
throughout the operation. However, to ensure the safety of the public, a drop zone of
approximately 500 by 1000m will have to be cleared of all civilian personnel and equipment for
several hours on the 26th of August for the delivery of the MAJAID equipment. The exact
location, size, date and time of this air drop will be subject to weather.
LAIRD PENINSULA
In the event that York Sound is unsuitable due to weather or ice conditions, an area in the vicinity
of the Laird Peninsula has been identified as an alternate location. The activities will be similar to
those planned for York Sound with adjustments as required for terrain and will occur within Ops
Box LAIRD. Due to the limited access to the site by sea the role players will be moved into
location by air.
As with the scenario in York Sound, there is no intent for military activities to restrict access to
hunting and fishing in the area throughout the operation. However, to ensure the safety of the
public, a drop zone of approximately 500 by 1000m will have to be cleared of all civilian
personnel and equipment for several hours on the 26th of April for the delivery of the MAJAID
equipment. The exact location, size, date and time of this air drop will be subject to weather.
COMMAND AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN IQALUIT
The Operation will be supported out of Iqaluit. The bulk of activities will occur at the Military
Forward Operating Location (FOL) on the far side of Iqaluit Airport.
The FOL will act as the hub for command, control and support of this operation. A significant
number of military aircraft will be operating out of the airport including CC-150 Polaris, C-177
Globemasters and C-130 Hercules for airlift into and out of Iqaluit; CP-140 Aurora and CH-149
Cormorant for Search and Rescue; and CH-146 Griffon helicopters, CC-138 Twin-Otters and
contracted helicopters for transportation of personnel and supplies to and from York Sound. This
will include significant helicopter slinging operations. Military personnel will use the PAB for
accommodations and eating. The existing infrastructure will be augmented with tents. The cadet
hall is also planned for use as additional office space.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
It is important to note that DND operates under strict environmental guidelines. In and out
clearances will be conducted at each location used for resupply or bed down. Digital images of
locations will be taken during and after use and will be included in the Post-Operation
Environmental Report. Some of the environmental protection measures that will be implemented
include:
All CAF personnel will be briefed with respect to general environmental awareness,
including spill response and reporting procedures;
All hazardous materials, fuel storage, generator and vehicle parking areas are subject to
inspection by environmental support staff. All involved elements will appoint an
environmental representative, accountable for the supervision of best environmental
practices;
All hazardous materials and fuel will be stored in approved storage containers and
facilities, including compliant secondary containment;
Generators will be placed within suitable containment throughout the operation, and will be
emptied for transportation;
Local treatment systems and municipal landfill or incineration will be used for the disposal
of human waste wherever possible. Waste generated by personnel on the land will be
bagged and packed out for appropriate disposal;
Local landfill or incineration will be used for the disposal of combustible waste. Disposal
will occur in accordance with Territorial and Municipal regulations (waste will be handled
by contract);
Local landfill, incineration or recycling centres, where available, will be used for the
disposal of non-combustible wastes. Disposal will occur in accordance with Territorial and
Municipal requirements (waste will be handled and disposed by contract); and
Hazardous waste will be appropriately packaged and transported to a suitable facility for
disposal, in accordance with appropriate regulations – provided by a third party waste
disposal facility if required.
Permitting process requires detailed information regarding the nature and locations of the
operation, and the information contained in the following document is all known information at
the time of production. Minor variances may occur during the conduct of the operation. Such
variances will be captured in a post-operation Environmental Report and will include the precise
locations used during the operation, along with an overall review of the execution.
The following is a list of potential impacts that could result from the proposed activities:
Activity and vehicle traffic from the proposed activities is expected to increase ambient
noise levels and may also cause minor disturbance to the wildlife within the vicinity of
activity locations. However, since there will be local Canadian Rangers accompanying all
patrols, and all activities will be temporary, impacts are expected to be minimal.
Vehicles involved in the operation will release particulate into the atmosphere and
contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Air quality in the vicinity of activities may be
temporarily reduced due to the increased fumes. However, due to the relatively short
duration of the activity, and the use of new, lower emission vehicles, impacts to the
atmosphere are expected to be minimal.
Despite direction to ensure that all waste material it to be properly contained and
transported back to municipal facilities for disposal, the potential exists for waste material
produced during the Operation to litter property or be windblown onto surrounding
locations. However, every effort will be made to ensure this does not happen, therefore the
impact is considered to be easily mitigated and insignificant.
Should a fuel leak and/or spill occur from vehicles, equipment, etc, the possibility exists for
contamination of ground water resources, soil and/or surface water. However, all units
traveling on the land will have spill cleanup supplies, and will be instructed on their use;
therefore the potential for a malfunction and/or accident to cause any significant impact is
low.
While there is potential for activities to impact the environment, mitigation measures have been
established to minimize their significance. These mitigation measures, include, but are not
limited to:
An environmental brief will be provided to personnel involved in the exercise to ensure
they have the required general level of environmental awareness and knowledge, and are
aware of requirements related to wildlife prevention, response and reporting.
Vehicle movement will be restricted in sensitive areas. In the event that established trails
are impassable, personnel will be instructed to use alternate routes for as limited a distance
as necessary.
Individuals will be tasked to ensure that waste material and litter is collected on the site
prior to departing the camp location. All waste produced on site will be packed out to
municipal facilities for proper disposal.
In order to prevent any unnecessary wildlife encounters, all waste will be appropriately
contained, stored and removed from the sites as soon as possible.
Personnel will be made aware of the potential for threats from local wildlife and instructed
to avoid encounters or disrupt any wildlife unless absolutely necessary.
All noise making activities will be limited to occur as infrequently as possible.
Vehicles and equipment will be maintained in good repair to prevent leakage of fuel, oil,
etc.
When in built up area, all vehicle/equipment refueling will occur in commercial or airport
facilities.
Use of spill containment items including drip pans or mobile plastic berms will be
maximized during refueling.
All fuel storage systems and containers used in the proposed operation will be transported,
stored, protected etc according to proper legislation, regulation, codes and guidelines.
HAZMAT prevention/response resources (spill pans, hydrocarbon spill pads, absorbal etc)
will be available and ready for use if required. Spill kits will be specifically located at all
fuel storage areas, vehicle maintenance areas and refueling areas.
Photographs will be taken of all training location sites, and temporary camp locations
before during and after use.
Based on all the information available regarding the proposed operation and the surrounding
environment, if designed and carried out using the knowledge of the local Canadian Rangers in to
addition to the identified mitigation measures, and follow-up programs and monitoring, the
operation is not likely to cause any significant effect on the environment.
LOCATIONS
Despite best efforts to identify all bivouac and fuel cache locations, it is entirely possible that the
locations identified will differ from those identified below. In managing the use of alternate
locations, Op Boxes have been identified as indicated below. Op Boxes will be provided to those
participating in the operation to ensure that all activities identified in this application occur within
the boundaries identified in the Op Boxes and ideally at the specific locations identified.
Note that operation will occur at one of the two location with very minimal activities at the
second location.
Bivouac Site
YORK SOUND
LAIRD PENINSULA
Fuel
Yes
Yes
Op Box
LAIRD
YORK SOUND
DMS
62 25.4N 66 30.5W
63 42.4N 68 21.2W
DMS
NW
63 45N 68 25W
SW
63 41N 68 25W
NE
63 45N 68 12W
SE
63 41N 68 12W
NW
62 33N 66 55W
SW
62 21N 66 55W
NE
62 33N 66 23W
SE
61 21N 66 23W
PERSON DAYS ON LAND, BY LOCATION
Note that operation will occur at one of the two location with very minimal activities at the
second location.
Personnel On
the Land
York Sound
Laird Peninsula
Total Person
Days
August 2014
19
0
0
20
0
0
21
33
33
22
86
86
23
86
86
24
90
90
25
115
115
26
175
175
27
250
250
28
104
104
29
0
0
30
0
0
939
939
CAMP DETAILS
MAIN CAMP
The main camp will be primarily within military facilities within Iqaluit. Operations will be
mounted from the Forward Operating Location on the far side of the airport. Some support
activities will be occurring at the Cadet hall. Personnel will be staying in the Personnel
Accommodation Building (PAB) near the tank farm, in tents in the vicinity of the PAB as
well as in local commercial accommodation.
YORK SOUND SITE
A total of 250 personnel will be operating on the land and constructing a temporary bivouac
sites in York Sound. While exact locations of bivouac sites are not known and cannot be
determined until the site is established due to the nature of the operation, approximate
locations and dates are provided. GPS coordinates of all bivouac locations will be recorded
and provided to authorizing agencies, as requested, following the operation. Bivouac sites
will include Modular Tents with the MAJAID kit, CAF Arctic Tents and McPherson Tents;
no permanent structures will be erected. Power will be provided by small 5kW generators,
and all waste will be contained and transported back to Iqaluit for proper disposal. Water
may be drawn from local water sources.
LAIRD PENINSULA
Laird Peninsula will be used as a secondary location in the event that weather or ice
conditions limit access to York Sound. A total of 250 personnel will be operating on the
land and constructing a temporary bivouac sites to the EAST of Apex. The site is on the
boundary of municipal land. While exact locations of bivouac sites are not known and
cannot be determined until the site is established due to the nature of the operation,
approximate locations and dates are provided. GPS coordinates of all bivouac locations
will be recorded and provided to authorizing agencies, as requested, following the
operation. Bivouac sites will include Modular Tents with the MAJAID kit, CAF Arctic
Tents and McPherson Tents; no permanent structures will be erected. Power will be
provided by small 5kW generators, and all waste will be contained and transported back to
Iqaluit for proper disposal. Water may be drawn from local water sources.
ROUTES
All major movements will be by air and sea. Ground movement will be limited to small local
patrols.
INUIT OWNED LAND PARCELS
Inuit Owned Land (IOL) in York Sound will be occupied during Op NANOOK 14. Parachute
drop of personnel and equipment will occur on or in close proximity to the parcel located in and
to the South of York Sound. Twin Otters, military helicopters and contracted helicopters will be
conducting landing and slinging operations to move personnel and equipment to and from York
Sound on or in the vicinity of IOL.
Exact siting of tents will be determined by the weather and ground conditions at the time of the
operation but may occur on Inuit Owned Lands. Canadian Rangers will conduct predator control
patrols on IOL to ensure the safe conduct of the operation.
Parcels of Inuit Owned Land may be indirectly impacted during the conduct of Operation
NANOOK 14, or similar military activities from 1 to 30 August.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED
The following table lists major equipment operating out on the land.
Size – dimensions
Equipment type and number
40 x All Terrain Vehicle
(ATV)
L3.00m/W1.30m/H1.20m/Wt140kg
10 x Honda 5k Generators
Example Dimensions:
L1.0m/W.7m/H.75m
3 x CC-138 Twin Otter
Aircraft
6 x CC-148 Griffon
Helicopters
Proposed use
Transportation of
troops and
equipment
Temporary power
L15.1m/W9.81m/H5.66m/Wt5600kg
L17.1m/W14m/H4.6m/Wt3500kg
1 x Compression Chamber
L2.1m/W1.3m/H2.0m/Wt2300kg
2 x Contracted Medium Lift
Helicopter
(To be Determined)
Transportation of troops and
equipment
Transportation of troops and
equipment
Safety in case of diver
nitrogen poisoning
Transportation of troops and
equipment
FUEL INVOLVED
Fuel
Gasoline
Aviation fuel
Naptha
Number of
Containers
and Capacity
of Containers
15 x 185L per
barrel
40 x 185L per
barrel
5 x 185L per
barrel
Total Amount
of Fuel (in
Litres)
Proposed Storage Methods
2775L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
7400L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
925L
Stored in drums on site at York Sound.
Hazardous Materials
and Chemicals
Number of
Containers
and Capacity
of Containers
Max 2500L in
various sized
containers
Oil
Hazardous Waste
Total Amount
of Hazardous
Materials and
Chemicals (in
Litres)
Proposed Storage Methods
For use in ATVs. Will be properly stored
and transported.
2500L
By-products of maintenance operations.
Any waste oil or other hazardous materials
will be stored within a designated
HAZMAT storage area with proper
containment.
TBD
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND REGIONAL BENEFITS
It is important to note that Op NANOOK is an annual operation conducted in a different location
or locations each year.
Community
Name
IQALUIT
President
IQALUIT
President
IQALUIT
IQALUIT
Commissioner, Premier,
Mayor of Iqaluit
Emergency Measures,
Coroner
Organization
Nunavut Tunngavik
Incorporated
Qikiqtani Inuit
Association
GN
GN
Date Contacted
23 May 14
23 May 14
23 May 14
Aug 13
CONCLUSION
The information provided is the most accurate information available at this time, and that dates
and locations may change slightly due to unpredictable circumstances such as weather.
Regardless of circumstance, the CAF is accountable to environmental stewardship, and will
conduct the operation with due diligence towards the environment.
Operation NANOOK 2014 Diagram
Ops Box LAIRD
Ops Box LAIRD is show outlines in red and is located just to the East of Apex.
Ops Box YORK SOUND
Ops Box YORK SOUND is the full extent of the diagram below. Area in red is Inuit
Owned Land.