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British Columbia
ENVIRONMENTIndustry
An official publication of the British Columbia Environment Industry Association
2020
Guide
In the Heart
of the Rockies: Construction of a Vapour
Management System at the
Historic Rogers Pass
Page 9
Industry Directory
Page 20
Canada Post Mail Publications Agreement Number: 40609661
4 British Columbia Environment Industry Association
contents
14
Up Front
7 A Message from BCEIA
8 Meet the BCEIA Board Members
On the Cover
9
9 In the Heart of the Rockies:
BCEIA’s “Members at Work” Photo
Contest Winners
Features On the Cover:
In the Heart of the Rockies
10 The Changing Face of the Environment British Columbia
ENVIRONMENTIndustry
Industry An official publication of the British Columbia Environment Industry Association
2020
Guide This year’s cover of the environment industry
11 Tapping into the University of British guide features McCue Engineering Contractor’s
In the Heart
Columbia’s Water Supply of the Rockies: Construction of a Vapour
work on the construction of a vapour
Management System at the
management system at the historic Rogers Pass
Historic Rogers Pass
Page 9
12 Air Quality at Remediation Projects:
Addressing a Public Health Hazard in the heart of the Rockies. The picture took first
place in the BCEIA’s seventh annual “Members
13 Fuel Management: Industry Standards &
at Work” photo contest! Flip to page 9 to see the
Due Diligence as it Applies to Secondary
Industry Directory
Page 20
Canada Post Mail Publications Agreement Number: 40609661
other winning photos.
Containment & Spill Control
14 From PFOS to GenX: A Review of Per- &
Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
BCEIA News Join BCEIA
15 Underestimating PFAS Content: Analyzing
18 Upcoming Events 25 Membership Has its Benefits
Current Standard Methods for Per- &
Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances 19 Nothing but the BEST for Our
Industry
16 Environmental Regulations: Enforcement 26 Index to Advertisers
& Application
17 A New Landscape for Environmental Industry Directory
Assessments in Canada 20 BCEIA Member Companies
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message from the BCEIA president
AS PRESIDENT OF the British Colum- of the many reasons to join the BCEIA.
bia Environment Industry Association You already know that we organize
(BCEIA), I’m honoured to present to top-notch networking, education op-
you this year’s issue of the British Co- portunities, and conferences. Through
lumbia Environment Industry Guide. the BCEIA, member companies enjoy
The BCEIA provides opportunities for strengthened access to various levels of
industry representatives to come to- government and opportunities to pro-
gether for conversation, collaboration, vide feedback and input into upcom-
recognition, learning, and celebra- ing programs, policy, and regulatory
tion. Working alongside members, the changes. Our membership’s engaged
board is proud of the continued suc- participation helps us respond to the Kate Branch, P.Eng.
BCEIA President
cess of the association. We continue challenges of our profession and the
Core6 Environmental Ltd.
to support a vision of developing the world we live in. Senior Engineer & Partner
environmental industry in B.C. through Our yearly BEST Conference con-
improved environmental business and tinues to be a centerpiece for techni-
technology solutions. cal learning, regulatory updates, busi-
I believe it is everyone’s goal to live ness development, and networking. I
and work in a way that they can be encourage you all to make the most
proud of. As environmental profession- of the time together to build on your
als, we want to look back on our work connections, open your mind to new provincial law. For our industry, a re-
and be confident that we’ve done our ideas, and foster relationships. As you newed focus on the historical experi-
absolute best to look after the environ- likely already know, we had to make ences, knowledge, and involvement of
ment for future generations; whether the tough decision to postpone this Indigenous Peoples can bring positive
it be through a remedial program, event due to COVID-19 concerns. The outcomes to our work and the com-
the construction of a new wastewater new dates have been confirmed as Oc- munities in which we work. This is an
treatment plant, or the development tober 21 to 23, 2020. For more details, exciting time for our industry and the
of a new mine. The BCEIA provides please visit the BEST Conference web- impact of a stronger B.C. will be felt for
opportunities that allow us to share site, https://bceia.com/best. generations to come.
lessons learned and to form partner- As we look forward to 2020-21, the In closing, I would like to give a
ships to tackle the challenges of a rap- environment industry will be working heartfelt thank you to the association’s
idly changing world; especially through together with communities and gov- board, staff, and committee members.
finding ways to lower our overall en- ernment to support various projects. Without the commitment and energy of
vironmental impact through reduced The rest of Canada and the world at those of you who work and volunteer
water usage, waste generation, energy large will be watching us closely to see in these roles, we would not be able to
use, and carbon footprint. how the Government of British Colum- offer such varied and well-received pro-
If you’ve made it this far into my bia implements the UN Declaration on grams, act on our various objectives, or
message, I don’t need to remind you the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as provide value to our membership.
www.bceia.com | 2020 7
meet the BCEIA board members
Business Development and
The British Columbia Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) is British Scholarship Committees Member
Columbia’s most recognized and longest-running professional business David Kettlewell, M.Sc.,
P.Geo., CSAP
association dedicated to member companies that operate in the many Senior Project Manager
sectors that define environmental defence writ large. Comprised of Environment & Geoscience
world-class engineering and environmental service companies, technology Infrastructure
SNC-Lavalin
providers, research organizations, environmental analysts and consultants, david.kettlewell@snclavalin.com
disaster response, government agencies and environmental firms, the www.snclavalin.com
BCEIA offers a diverse range of expert knowledge on the business of
Communications Committee Member
minimizing, mitigating and defending our shared human and natural
David Munday, B.Sc., MBA,
environments from human activity. R.P. Bio
Senior Environmental Specialist
Coastline Technologies Inc.
BCEIA’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS BCEIA DIRECTORS 2019-20 dmunday@coastlinetech.ca
BCEIA OFFICERS 2019-20 Communications www.coastlinetech.ca
President Committee
BEST & Brownfield Committees Sean Babulic, EIT BEST & Business Development
Kate Branch, P.Eng. Civil / Environmental Engineer Committees
Senior Engineer & Partner Islander & Gwaii Engineering Ltd. Brent Olson, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Core6 Environmental Ltd. sbabulic@islanderengineering.com Senior Geoscientist
kbranch@core6.ca www.islanderengineering.com Golder
www.core6.ca brent_olson@golder.com
Brownfield Committee Chair www.golder.com
Vice-President Chris Gill, B.A. (Env.), EP, LEED AP
Business Development Committee Chair Senior Associate, Business Development &
Karen C.A. Tu, B.Sc. Environmental Services Communications Committees
Manager, Third-Party Sales, Stantec Consulting Ltd. Reesha Parmar
British Columbia chris.gill@stantec.com Business Development
Waste Management www.stantec.com Manager, T&I Environmental
ktu@wm.com Americas
www.wmcanada.com Communications Committee Chair Element Materials Technology
Peter Hamata, PMP, EP reesha.parmar@element.com
Executive Project Manager, PCM – www.element.com
Scholarship Committee Chair & Asbestos (Substations)
BEST Committee Member BC Hydro Member-at- Large
Vijay Lanji, MBA peter.hamata@bchydro.com Rustam Punja, B.Sc., EP
President www.bchydro.com Geocycle Manager, WCAN
Envirogreen Technologies Ltd. Geocycle Canada Inc. (a
vlanji@envirogreentech. BEST & Scholarship Committees member of LafargeHolcim)
com John Hibbard rustam.punja@geocycle.com
www.envirogreentech.com Sales Director www.geocycle.com
Tervita
jhibbard@tervita.com Hazardous Waste & Government
Executive
www.tervita.com Relations Committees
Hazardous Waste Committee Chair
Korene Torney, P. Geo., PMP
Michael Sumal
Member-at-Large Senior Scientist
Technical Services Account
Tara Jackle SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.
Manager
Environmental Scientist, ktorney@slrconsulting.com
Clean Harbors Environmental
Global Environmental www.slrconsulting.com
Services
sumal.michael@cleanharbors.com Solutions
Jacobs Membership Committee Chair
www.cleanharbors.com
tara.jackle@jacobs.com Adam Way
www.jacobs.com Barrister and Solicitor
Past President Harper Grey LLP
Government Relations Committee Chair away@harpergrey.com
First Nations Committee Member
BEST and First Nations Committees Susannah Kennedy, B.Sc., www.harpergrey.com
Member P.Chem.
Brian S. White, P.Eng. Director of Client Relations BEST Committee Chair & Brownfield
Division Manager, CARO Analytical Committee Member
Environmental Services skennedy@caro.ca Jason Wilkins, P.Ag., EP, CSAP
McElhanney Consulting www.caro.ca Vice-President, BC / YT Region
Services Ltd. Hemmera
bwhite@mcelhanney.com wilkins@hemmera.com
www.mcelhanney.com www.hemmera.com
8 British Columbia Environment Industry Association
on the cover
In the Heart of the Rockies:
BCEIA’s “Members at Work” Photo Contest Winners
The British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s seventh annual “Members at Work” photo contest saw
several spectacular submissions from BCEIA members.
To be eligible, images had to be captured while on-the-job in the environment industry throughout 2019.
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Congratulations to those who won! Keep an eye out for the perfect shot for our 2020 contest.
TOP: McCue Engineering Contractors took top spot with a gorgeous photo in the
heart of British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains during the construction of a vapour
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management system at the historic Rogers Pass. Photo by Chris McCue.
TOP RIGHT: In second place, VanMars Drilling Ltd. captured a moment between a
driller and a field tech as they discussed the next steps in their investigation. Photo
by Matthew Nachtigal.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Coming in third place was Core6 Environmental Ltd., with a photo
taken mid-demolition of the penstocks during the decommissioning of the John Hart
Dam. Photo by Graeme Buckler.
www.bceia.com | 2020 9
feature
The Changing
Face of the
A
By Frank Came, Senior Advisor, GLOBE Group
A new imperative is shifting the em-
phasis in the environmental business
world from protection of the environ-
ment to protection from the environ-
ment. What is driving this change? In a
word, it’s the climate.
In 1962, Rachel Carson’s land-
mark book Silent Spring awakened
age and human misery.
Environment
Industry
and almost incalculable property dam-
Disciplines that once focused sole-
ly on protecting air, water, soil, food
systems, and our general well-being,
are increasingly demanding skills,
knowledge, and technologies focused
on resiliency and adaptation to the
of climate-related risks of investments
in carbon-intensive industries. The in-
surance industry is becoming more se-
lective in underwriting assets that are
prone to disasters, both natural and
man-made.
The transformation of the environ-
mental business sector is both wide-
W
us to the environmental effects of in- new climate realities. Naomi Klein’s spread and unstoppable. But there are
discriminate pesticide use. Carson’s award-winning book, This Changes no easy solutions nor quick paths to a
message had a powerful impact on Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, lower-carbon future. The changes that
the environmental movement of the makes it abundantly clear that decisive we are making will affect human activ-
1960s and helped to shape the many action is needed to counter the po- ity for decades to come.
emerging facets of the environment tentially catastrophic impacts of global Adapting to these new realities
industry. warming, and that small steps will no will require sustained efforts by new
Fifty years later, Greta Thunberg longer get us where we need to go. leaders in the environmental business
captured the world’s attention by Along with many concerned scientists community, drawn from engineering,
lecturing world leaders to act as if and leaders, Klein declares that there science, and the humanities using new
their house was on fire—because it are no boundaries limiting the scope or tools such as artificial intelligence and
is. In the half-century between these practices of the business of the envi- informatics. It also will require political
two milestones, the full impact of ronment. courage to put in place the policies,
human activity on the earth’s com- Social equity, poverty reduction, rec- programs, and fiscal incentives that
plex and inter-dependent ecosys- ognition of indigenous rights and prac- stimulate real change in our practices
tems has become painfully apparent. tices, safety, and security are as much a of resource extraction and develop-
Every day, there is increased environ- part of today’s environmental business ment, ending once and for all the sterile
mentally focused activism mobilizing tool kit as were soil and water analysis, environment versus economy debate.
the youth of our world. air quality monitoring, and solid waste To say that the environmental busi-
Atmospheric and hydrosphere pat- reduction and management. ness of tomorrow will be challenging
terns have changed, which, in turn, How and where we build structures is an understatement; however, it will
have upset agriculture-based food is changing, as is what we use to con- be an exciting one. We once sought to
production in many parts of the world, struct them. How we manage our for- master nature, but the simple truth is
leading to drought, famine and forced ests and restore damaged ecosystems that nature always wins.
migration. must change, as must our efforts to
Devastating extreme weather events lessen the devastating impact of plas- Frank Came, past president and
have become more common, resulting tic wastes and other toxic substances director of the British Columbia Envi-
in massive forest fires, wide-spread on our oceans. The finance and bank- ronment Industry Association, works
flooding, increasingly violent cyclones, ing community is now more cognizant with Globe Advisors.
10 British Columbia Environment Industry Associationfeature
Tapping into the University of
British Columbia’s Water Supply
W
By Annie Mullins, Alfie Penfold, Chris Freek & Yvonne Kwok,
University of British Columbia
Water is a crucial resource at the Uni- water inside campus buildings at taps
versity of British Columbia (UBC), for and drinking fountains.
basic human needs and to support Twice per year, the water across
research and operations. Turning on a campus is sampled and analyzed. The
tap to access a safe and reliable water results are reviewed and compared
supply is something more than 60,000 with Health Canada’s current guide-
students, faculty, and staff depend on lines for drinking water quality to en-
each day. sure the water coming out of the tap is
Although UBC technically isn’t a safe to drink.
municipality, it operates like one by Whether it’s maintenance, strategy,
maintaining a vast infrastructure and or safety, UBC has staff members with
supplying its own critical services. Man- diverse areas of expertise who work
aging the water alone is an intricate Roger Cerny and Paul McLaughlin together to ensure the university has
process involving staff members from testing a campus hydrant by UBC’s a steady, sustainable, and secure flow
across UBC’s VP Finance and Opera- Reconciliation Pole. of water. The experience provided by
tions portfolio (VPFO). These in-house becomes the responsibility of UBC these talented crews is vital to the uni-
teams work every day to ensure the Building Operations—another depart- versity’s success as they keep the water
university has a clean, safe, and sus- ment of the UBC Facilities group in flowing on campus.
tainable resource on tap by procuring, the VPFO. Sub-head plumber Paul
securing, testing, delivering, financially McLaughlin notes the importance of Annie Mullins has worked in media,
managing, and safely disposing of the having an experienced in-house team publishing, and non-profit communi-
university’s water. of plumbers, engineers and technicians cations for 15 years, both in Canada
UBC’s water is purchased from Met- on the VPFO team. “We know how and internationally. Alfie Penfold is a
ro Vancouver, which tests and treats everything works,” says McLaughlin. communications professional with over
the water that travels many kilometers “Everybody knows the buildings, and 10 years of in-house experience in
to the Sasamat storage reservoir in Pa- we know the people within buildings. the technology, personal finance, and
cific Spirit Park, before reaching UBC’s That’s huge.” sports media industries. Chris Freek
system. From there, water enters the Underscoring the importance of leads strategic communications across
university through two trunk water having deep institutional knowledge the UBC’s Finance & Operations port-
mains and travels through over 80 ki- to safeguard the system is Jason White, folio. Yvonne Kwok has worked in mar-
lometres of pipes and service connec- P.Eng., a UBC graduate and mechanical keting, communications, and design
tions while spreading across the Van- technical specialist for Building Opera- for over 10 years.
couver campus. tions. “The campus is a very complex
One of the many people involved in place, and it’s hard to find things even Roger Cerny and Ligia
Gheorghita at UBC’s Martha
maintaining that maze of pipes is Roger if you work here,” says White. “Hav-
Piper Fountain.
Cerny, head plumber for UBC’s Energy ing long-term employees helps—they
and Water Services department. Cerny know the buildings inside and out and
and his team ensure the system stays they have quick access to them.”
in good working order so UBC’s spaces The quality the water flowing
can fulfill their mission and purpose. through the system is a primary con-
“I have lots of senior people on my cern for Ligia Gheorghita, an environ-
crew, and I’m very fortunate to have mental protection advisor with the
them,” says Cerny. “We safeguard our VPFO’s Safety and Risk Services depart-
system and we protect the drinking ment. While Cerny and his team sample
water. We’re very proud of it.” the water in the main distribution sys-
Once water enters a building, it tem, Gheroghita oversees the testing offeature
Air Quality at Remediation Projects:
T T
Addressing a Public Health Hazard
By Karey Dow, P.Ag., PMP, Hemmera
There are currently no British Columbia
regulations in place to govern neigh-
bourhood air quality near construc-
tion sites, despite dust having a high
potential to cause nuisance and health
concerns. When the construction site
is also a contamination remediation
project, dust becomes an even greater
concern because many contaminants
are bound to dust particles. In addition,
harmful vapours may be released dur-
ing excavation and soil handling.
For the upland remediation of the
Middle Harbour Fill Site (MHFS) done
by Transport Canada (TC) and Public
Works and Government Service Canada
Figure 1: Sample locations at the Middle Harbour Fill Site.
(PWGSC) in Victoria in 2019, 75,000
tonnes of hazardous waste and highly regulatory agencies. In addition, we cal- with stabilizer. PM2.5 and PM10 exceedanc-
contaminated soil were excavated and culated a risk-based, site-specific trigger es were primarily from fine particulates in
loaded onto barges. Primary contami- value for total suspended particulates the backfill material. On windy days, large
nants of concern included polychlori- (TSP) to account for exposure to the dust clouds were observed and additional
nated biphenyls (PCBs), metals, and identified particle-bound contaminants. wetting was implemented.
petroleum hydrocarbons, all related to The trigger value was based on the rela- The NAQMP program was a rela-
a former British America Paint Co. paint tive toxicity of each substance compared tively small investment that gave TC and
factory. Although there was no regula- to a base substance. Using our method- PWGSC assurance the people who live
tory requirement to address air quality, ology, the lowest acceptable TSP concen- and work near MHFS were not exposed
TC commissioned Hemmera to develop tration was for non-carcinogenic effects to harmful concentrations of vapours,
and implement a Neighbourhood Air related to lead, so this concentration was odours, or particulate matter emanat-
Quality Monitoring Plan (NAQMP) to selected as the TSP trigger value. ing from MHFS. Despite the lack of
protect the public living and working Notably, our risk analysis indicated regulation, project proponents are en-
near the remediation project. that exceedance of the TSP trigger value couraged to follow the lead of TC and
The NAQMP included a combination did not necessarily indicate an imminent PWGSC and include air quality triggers
of real-time and 24-hour time-integrat- health concern. Thus, we addressed in performance specifications and hold
ed air sampling at three stations located exceedances using additional monitor- contractors accountable for protecting
along the MHFS fence line as shown ing and assessment. If an exceedance neighbourhood health. This is especially
in Figure 1. Specific air contaminants persisted for more than one-hour, ad- important at contaminated sites located
of concern included volatiles such as ditional work was triggered (e.g., addi- in urban areas.
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and tional wetting of haul roads, covering of
xylenes (BTEX); volatile petroleum hy- soil stockpiles, or reducing the size of the Karey Dow is a solutions-oriented
drocarbons (VPH); light extractable pe- open excavation face). senior project manager at Hemmera,
troleum hydrocarbons (LEPH); naphtha- Both the real-time and time-integrated specializing in due diligence for land
lene; and particle-bound contaminants, results revealed two primary contami- transactions and in brownfield redevel-
like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons nants of concern–benzene, and 2.5- opment. She is a professional agrologist
(PAHs), PCBs, metals, and dust. micron and 10-micron particulate matter and Project Management Professional
Hemmera compared air sampling (PM2.5 and PM10). Benzene exceedances with 18-plus years of experience in en-
results to health-based trigger values were frequent (but not persistent) when vironmental consulting. Karey can be
sourced from a variety of reputable hazardous waste soils were being mixed reached at kdow@hemmera.com.
12 British Columbia Environment Industry Associationfeature
Fuel Management:
Industry Standards & Due Diligence as it Applies
T
to Secondary Containment & Spill Control
By Ray Hollenberg, R.P.Bio., NorthWest Response Ltd.
The British Columbia Fire Code (BCFC)
requires operators to determine the
credible spill capacity for the storage
of flammable and combustible liquids
(fuels) when installing spill control.
Under certain conditions, secondary
containment is considered to meet
the intent of spill control for the stor-
age area but not the fuel dispensing or
transfer area. This article takes a closer
look at these conditions and the intent
on meeting the BCFC when imple-
menting the industry standards related The BCFC states: b. control a spill greater than 1000
to spill control at remote construction • S4.1.6.1(1) spill control requires the litres.
projects. construction of a non-combustible
barrier capable of containing a spill, as Conclusion
Is a double-walled AST enough? per S4.1.6.1(2). Spill control is met by conforming to:
Is it enough to have secondary con- • S4.1.6.1(2) states when barriers re- 1. The construction standard for second-
tainment around your aboveground quired in S4.1.6.1(1) are provided to ary containment [ULC-S601 as per
fuel storage tank (AST) or is additional contain accidental spillage, they shall BCFC S4.3.1.2.(1)(e)];
spill control also required? The BCFC conform to the requirements for sec- 2. The volume (less than 80,000 litres);
requires that when non-combustible ondary containment in S4.3.7.1. and
barriers are constructed to divert or • S4.3.7.1 states when barriers described 3. The portable spill tray has a capacity
contain a spill at an AST, they shall in S4.1.6.1(1) are provided to contain of 1.35 metres-cubed and meets the
conform to secondary containment. accidental spillage, they shall conform intent of spill control for the fuel dis-
However, the BCFC outlines that an to the requirements for secondary con- pensing area.
AST with an engineered secondary tainment in this Subsection; and a stor-
containment system with a capacity of age tank conforming to S4.3.7.4(2) shall Meeting industry standards as a due
less than 80,000 litres meets the intent be considered as conforming to all as- diligence defence
of spill control for the AST. pects of secondary containment out- The BCFC does not apply to fuel fa-
lined in this Subsection. cilities outside the jurisdiction of the Mu-
Spill control at the fuel dispensing • S4.3.7.4(2) states the storage tank has nicipal Fire Protection Area (i.e. Remote
or transfer area a capacity of less than 80,000 litres Construction Projects). As a result, for the
The BCFC requires the spill capacity and is constructed in accordance with past 25 years, the industry has relied on
of a dispensing area to be at least 1000 a CAN/ULC Standard that incorpor- the B.C. Fuel Guidelines for the current in-
litres. Other Codes require prepar- ates a secondary containment system dustry standards to achieve due diligence
ing the dispensing area so that spills, for the storage tank. for environmental and safety compliance
overflows, and stormwater will be con- • S4.6.7 states Spill control is required as it relates to fuel storage, handling and
tained, treated, and disposed of as per at any premise at which fuels are dis- transportation.
provincial guidelines. pensed from fixed equipment into the
For example, does a CAN/ULC-S601 fuel tanks of motor vehicles [equip- Since 1995, Ray Hollenberg, North-
double walled tank with a capacity of ment]: West Response Ltd. has outlined the
less than 80,000 litres require addi- 1. Areas where fuels are dispensed industry standards for fuel manage-
tional spill control? Is a portable spill shall be designed to: ment and training as per B.C. Fuel
tray (3.0m x 3.0m x 0.15m) adequate a. be able to handle accidental Guidelines for remote construction
for spill control at the fuel dispensing spillage in conformance with projects in B.C. For more information,
area? S4.1.6; and visit www.fueltraining.ca.
www.bceia.com | 2020 13feature
From PFOS to GenX:
A Review of Per- & Polyfluorinated
Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
P
By Terry Obal, Ph.D., C.Chem., Chief Science Advisor, Bureau Veritas Laboratories
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances What’s next?
(PFAS) are recognized as compounds of New science surrounding PFAS has
environmental concern. These persistent led to a rapidly evolving regulatory
chemicals are found widely in the envi- landscape. With the promulgation of
ronment. Their ubiquity, compounded the Stage 10 Amendments to the Envi-
with their chemical properties and sug- ronmental Management Act, the Con-
gested human toxicity, have resulted in taminated Sites Regulation (November
increased public awareness and concern. 2017), British Columbia became the
PFAS are anthropogenic (“man- only Canadian jurisdiction to regulate
made”) chemicals that have been used specific PFAS. Jurisdictions in the Unit-
since the 1940s in a variety of applica- ed States are rapidly migrating from
tions, including: PFAS “guidance” values to regulated
• Industrial polymers (e.g., Teflon™); standards.
• Stain repellants (e.g., Scotch Guard™); As global production of PFOS and
and PFOA are eliminated, manufacturers
• Aqueous film forming (firefighting) Sampling and analysis are developing PFAS replacements.
foams (AFFF). The presence of PFAS in commercial Shorter chain replacement compounds
PFAS is an “umbrella” term that in- materials commonly found on-site dur- such as GenX, ADONA and F53B are
cludes per- and polyfluorinated alkyl ing sampling can be a source of sample gaining attention, as studies are sug-
substances. This group of compounds contamination. This, combined with reg- gesting comparable persistence and
encompasses over 3,000 substances ulatory requirements for part-per-trillion toxicity and greater environmental
that contain a carbon and fluorine back- level measurement sensitivity, increases mobility.
bone and includes a diverse range of the probability of false positives and must New analytical technologies that
compounds with different carbon chain be considered during PFAS monitoring. provide more comprehensive, lower-
lengths and functional groups. It is best to avoid obvious sources of cost PFAS measurements are being de-
Perfluorinated compounds have all PFAS in your sampling environment. Use veloped. Rather than testing for limited
carbons, except for a terminal carbon, sample containers and water that have lists of individual PFAS, which represent
attached to fluorine. Perfluorooctane sul- each been certified by the laboratory to only a small fraction of the total orga-
fonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic be “PFAS-free.” Defensible field quality nofluorine burden in the environment,
acid (PFOA) have received the most at- assurance protocols and a close relation- new technologies that measure total
tention. Polyfluorinated compounds are ship with the laboratory providing the fluorine and total organic fluorine such
those where not all carbon atoms are at- analyses are also important in ensuring as combustion ion chromatography,
tached to fluorine. These are often “pre- the integrity and validity of PFAS data. neutron activation analysis, and par-
cursor” compounds that may transform The industry recognized best prac- ticle induced gamma ray emission are
over time to the perfluorinated species. tice for analyzing PFAS is liquid chroma- garnering significant interest.
PFAS are very stable under heat and tography coupled with tandem mass
chemical stress. This same stability re- spectrometry using isotope dilution Dr. Terry Obal is chief science advisor
sults in their extreme persistence in the techniques. PFAS can be measured on a at Bureau Veritas Laboratories, located
environment. PFAS bioaccumulate in diverse range of environmental matrices, in Burnaby, B.C. He provides technical
protein-rich organs, but their toxicity has including AFFFs; drinking water; ground- representation, consultative support
not been completely defined. Studies water; leachate; soil; and tissue. Methods and expert opinions for Bureau Veritas
indicate that PFOA and PFOS can cause, are being developed to sample and mea- clients. He is frequently called upon
among others, reproductive, develop- sure PFAS in air (stack and ambient), and by environmental stakeholders in the
mental and immunological effects in interest in monitoring many consumer United States and Canada to provide
laboratory animals. products for PFAS is rapidly increasing. scientific input and expertise on PFAS.
14 British Columbia Environment Industry Associationfeature
Underestimating PFAS Content:
Analyzing Current Standard Methods for
Per- & Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS)
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Dr. Matthew MacLennan and his team in the lab.
By Matthew MacLennan, Ph.D., Pacific Rim Laboratories Inc.
Pacific Rim Laboratories specializes in from soil. Global regulation of PFAS be- eluate and extracts were analyzed using
persistent organic pollutants analysis. gan with PFOS and PFOA, both contain- liquid chromatography coupled with
The latest work coming out of the Sur- ing eight carbons, but has expanded to tandem mass spectrometry and quanti-
rey laboratory demonstrates that cur- include PFNA (nine carbons) in several fied using an internal standard method.
rent standardized methods for extracting U.S. states. European regulation has listed PFAS with chain length C4-C9 migrated
per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances PFAS acids of up to 14 carbons as sub- completely or partially through the col-
(PFAS) from soil are inadequate for long- stances of very high concern. umn and were effectively extracted from
chain PFAS molecules. Standard methods such as ASTM soil with 100 per cent recovery. However,
PFAS are highly persistent, bio-accu- 7968, call for the extraction of PFAS in long-chain PFAS (C10-C14) did not ap-
mulative, fluorinated compounds used in soil by shaking it with methanol. To test pear to migrate through the column
a variety of industries, including cosmet- the efficacy of this approach, Pacific Rim and had less than 50 per cent recovery
ics, surface coatings, food preservation, Laboratories spiked soil samples with from the soil using the ASTM extraction
and, most notably, in firefighting aque- PFAS and left them to sit overnight. This method.
ous film-forming foams (AFFF). PFAS allowed the PFAS to “settle” into the soil A key assumption was that the long-
are used to create materials that are matrix, resembling a realistic environ- chain PFAS were still in the soil. To test
heat-resistant, waterproof, and grease- mental scenario. The 28 PFAS analytes this, the same extracted soil was then
proof. These useful properties are also tested include acids, sulfonates, sulfon- subjected to high-pressure accelerated
what make PFAS materials both highly amides, GenX, ADONA and fluorotelomer solvent extraction with methanol, which
persistent in the environment and bio compounds. Under these conditions, yielded 100 per cent recovery for long-
accumulative. Furthermore, many PFAS only PFAS with six to nine carbons were chain PFAS.
have been demonstrated to be immuno- fully extracted using the ASTM method. The results of this study suggest that
suppressive and systemically toxic to hu- PFAS with 10 or more carbons showed long-chain PFAS will have low recoveries
mans. Recent studies suggest that about poor extraction, with zero to 40 per cent from soil samples if shaking methods are
90 per cent of daily human consumption recovery. It was concluded that a more followed. Accelerated solvent extraction
of PFAS comes in food. There are thou- aggressive approach was needed to re- is a viable method for recovering 100
sands of PFAS compounds commercially cover all spiked PFAS. per cent short- and long-chain PFAS from
available. The adsorption and mobility of PFAS soil. The results of this study will inform
Long-chain PFAS (greater than eight (perfluoroalkyl chain length C4-C14) our understanding of both the transport
carbons in the molecule) are of particu- through soil was systematically investi- of PFAS through soil and effective tech-
lar concern because, in addition to being gated by rinsing three 10 grams of soil niques for the extraction of PFAS.
linked to adverse health effects, these columns with 60 millilitres of spiked rain-
PFAS have higher adsorption capacity water. The PFAS that adsorbed onto the Matthew MacLennan, Ph.D., is a se-
to soil and medium to low mobility in soil column were extracted using a con- nior scientist and analytical chemist at
water, making them difficult to remove ventional vortex ASTM method. Aqueous Pacific Rim Laboratories Inc.
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Environmental Regulations:
Enforcement & Application
An aerial view of
Ruskin Dam.
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By Shannon Brooks, Technical Manager & Glen Fyfe, General Manager, Lionsgate Water Treatment Ltd.
Throughout British Columbia, we have
seen an increased awareness of the envi-
ronment and concerns for the quality of
our water, ranging from drinking water to
protecting our streams, fish, and wildfowl
habitats. Currently, there are federal and
provincial legislation that define environ-
mental rules and regulations to promote
environmental stewardship.
Before we ask businesses and the wid-
er society to be willing participants, we first
need to address the municipal ad hoc ap-
proach we use for the administration and
enforcement of the legislation. The effort
to implement and administer a compre-
hensive universal system of environmental
standards to protect our rivers and streams
will take a collective focus and determina-
implementing and enforcing the regula-
tions. Universal municipal enforcement
may be a good first step to developing
a level playing field across the province
governing the quality of our water and
wastewater.
Education
With education, the goal is to ensure
we have willing participants in the cam-
paign to take care of our environment,
at home, on-the-job, at the baseball
field and within our institutions and
governments. Our educational curricu-
lum must be comprehensive and inclu-
sive of everyone—both individuals and
businesses, as it should be a collective
experience and a collective awareness.
record. We may consider implementing
a similar model to make environmen-
tal stewardship an integral part of every
companies’ DNA.
Another example could be establish-
ing Silver, Gold, and Platinum standards
for companies that adhere to environ-
mental principles. Companies could
then be awarded with certifications in
these levels, which provide a seal indi-
cating their level of environmental stew-
ardship. These seals could be used in
their advertising and to publicly promote
their environmental commitment to the
industry and the broader society. Meet-
ing the standard may allow companies
preferred access to government projects
and the ability to conduct business with
tion to ensure we routinely put into prac- We need to broaden and personalize other companies that comply. For non-
tice the legislative requirements. the educational experience through in- compliant companies, continuing educa-
With the following, we hope to add a dividual and group commitment. The tion would be the first step; fines could
few suggestions to the dialogue that may educational experience must be per- be imposed for repeated offenders, and
help us move closer to realizing this col- sonalized at every level of our society, limited access to government contracts
lective goal. Enforcement and education from Kindergarten to the board room, could be used as a deterrent.
are important elements. for it to be successful. Such measures may be employed to
How can we realize this degree of ensure that, similar to the Safety-First pro-
Enforcement commitment at the corporate level? grams, the Environment First program is
Within B.C. communities, we have a One example may be to look at the at the core of every business and indus-
patchwork system of regulations and by- Safety-First model that most busi- try, and ultimately, at every facet of our
laws; some municipalities have very strin- nesses use to minimize accidents and economy and society.
gent discharge requirements, while oth- protect employees and the public.
ers have no regulations or do not enforce There are many established programs Shannon Brooks is a technical man-
existing regulations. Our environmental that ensure that safety is a cornerstone ager for Lionsgate Water Treatment Ltd.
stewardship needs to be unified across and a guiding principle. Most compa- Glen Fyfe is a general manager for Lions-
the province with all municipalities nies benefit from having a good safety gate Water Treatment Ltd.
16 British Columbia Environment Industry Associationfeature
A New Landscape for Environmental
Assessments in Canada
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By Dionysios Rossi, Partner & Heidi Rolfe, Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
In 2019, both the federal Impact Assess- being made either by the Minister of the dispute resolution mechanisms to assist
ment Act (IAA) and the British Columbia Environment (for assessments conducted with consensus-building. The EAA also
Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) by the Impact Assessment Agency) or the introduces two formal stages for an In-
came into force, broadening the scope of federal Cabinet (for assessments con- digenous nation to grant or deny con-
environmental assessments for natural ducted by a review panel). The IAA also sent to certain proposed decisions by
resource, infrastructure, and other major introduces a new “early planning phase” the Environmental Assessment Office.
projects within British Columbia. into the federal assessment process that This aligns with the recent passage of Bill
The federal IAA came into effect in provides for greater participation by In- 41 which affirmed the application of the
late August 2019 after a lengthy, and, at digenous peoples and other members of United Nations Declaration on the Rights
times, fraught, legislative process. As with the public. of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) to the
the former Canadian Environmental The enactment of the IAA was fol- laws of British Columbia and requires the
Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012), only lowed by the long-awaited provincial provincial government to ensure the laws
“designated projects” are subject to the EAA coming into force in December of British Columbia are consistent with
requirements of the IAA, and the ability 2019. While the Legislative Assembly had UNDRIP.
to secure licences, permits, or other au- passed the EAA in late 2018, it had re- Both the recent federal and provincial
thorizations from federal authorities for a mained in abeyance while the provincial developments formalize recent trends in
designated project is contingent on the government developed the related poli- the performance of environmental as-
outcome of an “impact assessment.” cies and regulations. The new Review- sessments in Canada. Until each regime
The designated projects and activities able Projects Regulation outlines the has been tested through the actual per-
captured by the IAA are set out in the categories of new and modified projects formance of project assessments (and
Physical Activities Regulations, common- that will be automatically reviewable un- perhaps ensuing litigation), they also
ly known as the Project List. In contrast der the EAA and introduces the concept have the potential to create significant
to CEAA 2012, the IAA moves beyond an of notification thresholds. regulatory uncertainty for project propo-
assessment of a project’s environmental Proponents must now notify the En- nents, environmental professionals, and
effects and toward a broader assessment vironmental Assessment Office if the other stakeholders. Given this, it remains
that includes effects on health, social project meets a notification threshold, crucial for project proponents to obtain
conditions, economic conditions, sustain- even where the project is not reviewable. professional advice from environmental
ability, and Indigenous rights, communi- This will allow the Minister to determine consultants and legal counsel before em-
ties, and cultures. Whether a designated whether a project should be designated barking on this process.
project should proceed now rests on a as reviewable. The EAA also prescribes
determination of whether its effects are a new early engagement stage and in- Dionysios (Dino) Rossi is a partner at
in the “public interest,” rather than mere- creases public participation throughout Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, where he
ly whether it causes significant adverse the assessment process. practices primarily in the areas of envi-
environmental effects. Importantly, the EAA requires the En- ronmental, transportation, and natural
The new Impact Assessment Agency vironmental Assessment Office to seek to resources law. Heidi Rolfe is an associate
of Canada is responsible for the man- achieve “consensus” with affected Indig- at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, where she
agement and coordination of federal im- enous groups at various stages through- practices a mix of environmental, regula-
pact assessments, with the final decision out the assessment process and creates tory, and administrative law.
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AUGUST 2020 APRIL 2021
BCEIA Networking Social 19th Annual
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Victoria, B.C. Environmental Cup
Hockey Tournament
OCTOBER 2020 Delta, B.C.
The 7th Annual
BEST Conference MAY 2021
Whistler, B.C. BCEIA Annual General
Meeting
BCEIA Fall Luncheon Whistler, B.C.
Victoria, B.C.
The 8th Annual BEST
BCEIA Fort St. John Conference
Social Whistler, B.C.
Fort St. John, B.C.
IMPORTANT NEWS
BCEIA Okanagan Social Due to the ongoing
Kelowna, B.C. uncertainty resulting from
the novel coronavirus
NOVEMBER 2020 and the continuing global
BCEIA Winter Social pandemic, some events
Vancouver, B.C. may be postponed.
Please check our website,
JANUARY 2021 https://bceia.com, where
BCEIA Networking Social details will be updated
Prince George, B.C. as they’re available and
confirmed.
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Nothing but the
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BEST for Our Industry
The British Columbia Environment pandemic, we regretfully had to post-
Industry Association hosted its sixth an- pone this event.
nual Bettering Environmental Steward- The new dates have been con-
ship & Technology (BEST) Conference firmed as October 21 to 23, 2020.
from May 8 to 10, 2019 in Whistler, B.C. For more details, please visit the BEST
Environment industry professionals Conference website, https://bceia.com/
attended technical sessions and panel best.
discussions focusing on Indigenous
and industry relations; site assessment;
marine projects; PFAs; and more. Lead
by Gold-level sponsors Chemco and
Summit Earthworks, 25 sponsor com-
panies and organizations showed their
products and services at the trade show;
and McCue Engineering Contractors and
AGAT Laboratories once again stepped
up to host outstanding networking re-
ceptions. In addition, the Dave Rogers
High School Memorial Scholarship and
the Mike McFarlane Post Secondary Me-
morial Scholarship were awarded.
The seventh BEST Conference was
initially scheduled to take place at the
luxurious Fairmont Chateau Whistler in
May 2020. In addition to informative
sessions, a trade show, two great net-
working receptions, and the awarding
of the BCEIA High School and Post-
Secondary Scholarships, we had some
spectacular keynote sessions lined-up.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty we’ve
been facing as a result of the novel
coronavirus and the continuing global
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BC Used Oil Management Association Enviro-Vac Division of Paragon NSERC Pacific
Premier Member Companies
David Lawes Remediation Group Ltd. Pam Giberson
Executive Director James Klassen Research and Innovation Development Officer
Suite 107, 1834C Oak Bay Avenue CEO 407 – 1138 Melville Street
Victoria B.C. V9A 7N7 8815 Harvie Road Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4S3
(778) 977-1280 Surrey, B.C. V4N 4B9 (604) 666-8814
www.bcusedoil.com (604) 513-1324 www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca
www.envirovac.com
Electronic Recycling Association Millennium EMS Solutions
Julia Armstrong Tony Ciarla See Your Company
Donations Coordinator Executive Vice-President Logo Here
105 – 11280 Twigg Place 300 – 722 Cormorant Street
Richmond, B.C. V6V 0A6 Victoria, B.C. V8W 1P8 There are many benefits to being a
(604) 215-4483 (888) 722-2563 Premier Member of the British Columbia
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or go to www.bceia.com.
Active Earth Engineering Ltd. Ambleside Environmental BKL Consultants Bureau Veritas Laboratories
BCEIA Member Companies
Steve Boyce Liisa Wilkinson Mark Bliss Josh Dias
Associate, Project Manager #427 – 1489 Marine Drive 308 – 1200 Lynn Valley Road Regional Business Development
160 – 2250 Boundary Road West Vancouver, B.C. V7T 1B8 North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 2A2 Manager
Burnaby, B.C. V5M 3Z3 (604) 281-3993 (604) 988-2508 4606 Canada Way
(778) 888-0473 www.amblesideenvironmental. www.bkl.ca Burnaby, B.C. V5G 1K5
https://www.activeearth.ca com (604) 638-5028
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP www.bvlabs.com
AECOM Aqua-Solve Services Inc. Nardia Chernawsky
Christine Patterson Warren Sandes Associate Canada Export Centre Corp.
Manager, Environmental President Suite 2600 – 595 Burrard Street Mark Mensing
3292 Production Way Suite 514 Vancouver, B.C. V7X 1L3 President & CEO
Burnaby, B.C. V6A 4R4 130-1959 152nd Street (604) 631-4601 400 – 602 West Hastings Street
(604) 444-6514 Surrey, B.C. V4A 0C4 https://www.blakes.com Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1P2
www.aecom.com (604) 644-2590 (604) 685-7823
www.aqua-solve.com Blue Max Drilling Inc. www.canadaexportcentre.com
AGAT Laboratories Cole Bertsch
Andrew Garrard ASC President / Hydrogeologist Capital Regional District
General Manager Justin Cheverie 1244 Coutts Place Peter Kickham
120 – 8600 Glenlyon Parkway General Manager Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 5Y9 Manager, Regulatory Services
Burnaby, B.C. V5J 0B6 19402 54th Avenue (778) 237-2583 625 Fisgard Street
(778) 452-4006 Surrey, B.C. V3S 7H9 www.bluemaxdrilling.com Victoria, B.C. V8W 1R7
www.agatlabs.com (604) 882-1518 (250) 360-3148
www.ascteam.ca Borden Ladner Gervais LLP www.crd.bc.ca
Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Luke Dineley
Lang LLP Associated Environmental Lawyer CARO Analytical Services
Scott Harcus Consultants Inc. 1200 Waterfront Centre Patrick Novak
Partner Marion Houlbrook, A.Sc.T. 200 Burrard Street Vice-President
Barristers & Solicitors Project Manager Vancouver, B.C. V7X 1T2 120 – 12791 Clarke Place
2700 – 700 West Georgia Street #200 – 2800 29th Street (604) 640-4219 Richmond, B.C. V6V 2H9
Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1B8 Vernon, B.C. V1T 9P9 www.blgcanada.com (604) 279-1499
(604) 484-1765 (250) 545-3672, ext. 237 www.caro.ca
www.ahbl.ca www.ae.ca Brenntag Canada
Sanj Mudaliar Chemco Inc.
ALLTERRA Construction Ltd. BC Used Oil Management 20333 102B Avenue Jean Paré
Raymond Lam Association Langley, B.C. V1M 3H1 Vice-President, Sales and Marketing
General Manager David Lawes (604) 679-1404 124, rue de Hambourg
2158 Millstream Road Executive Director www.brenntag.com St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Q.C.
Victoria, B.C. V9B 6H4 Suite 107, 1834C Oak Bay Avenue G3A 0B3
(250) 658-3772 Victoria, B.C. V9A 7N7 British Columbia Institute of (418) 953-3480
www.allterraconstruction.ca (778) 977-1280 Technology www.chemco-inc.com
www.bcusedoil.com Marita Luk
ALS Environmental Business Development Manager Clean Harbors Environmental
Tim Crowther Biocentric Business Solutions 3700 Willingdon Avenue Services
Client Services Manager Chris Knoll Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3H2 Michael Sumal
8081 Lougheed Highway President (604) 432-8344 Account Manager
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1W9 190 – 1140 Castle Crescent www.bcit.ca 7842 Progress Way
(604) 253-4188 Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 5R5 Delta, B.C. V4G 1A4
www.alsglobal.com (604) 328-7253 (604) 290-7209
www.biocentric.ca www.cleanharbors.com
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Coast Lubricants Ltd. Electronic Recycling Enviro-Vac Division of Paragon Enviroscan Powered by Opta
Ronald van Wachem Association Remediation Group Ltd. Matt Thompson
President Julia Armstrong James Klassen National Director, Environmental
612 Chestnut Street Donations Coordinator CEO Services
Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 2L2 105 – 11280 Twigg Place 8815 Harvie Road 175 Commerce Valley, Suite 600
(250) 739-0960 Richmond, B.C. V6V 0A6 Surrey, B.C. V4N 4B9 Markham, O.N. L3T 7P6
www.coastlubricants.com (604) 215-4483 (604) 513-1324 (905) 695-6676
www.era.ca www.envirovac.com www.optaintel.ca
Coast Waste Management www.scm.ca
Association Element Materials Technology Envirogreen Technologies Ltd.
Sheila Molloy Reesha Parmar, B.Sc. David Isopo Envision Environmental Ltd.
Executive Director Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager James Smith
1185 Rolmar Crescent T&I Environmental Americas 106 – 9770 196A Street Manager
Cobble Hill, B.C. V0R 1L4 104 – 19575 55A Avenue Langley, B.C. V1M 2X5 5266 Bursill Street
(250) 733-2212 Surrey, B.C. V3S 8P8 (604) 888-6048 Vancouver, B.C. V5R 3Z5
www.cwma.bc.ca (604) 514-3322 www.envirogreentech.com (778) 883-3795
www.exova.com w
ww.envisionenvironmental.
Coastal and Ocean Resources com/about_envision
Sarah Cook
General Manager / Senior Biologist
795A Vanalman Avenue
Victoria, B.C. V8Z 3B8
(250) 658-4050
www.coastalandoceans.com
Coastline Technologies Inc.
Tom Wright
President
3040 Colman Road
Cobble Hill, B.C. V0R 1L6
(250) 715-7737
http://www.coastlinetech.ca
Core6 Environmental Ltd.
Kate Branch
Senior Engineer & Partner
1166 Alberni Street, Suite 305
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3Z3
(604) 202-4178
www.core6.ca
Downrite Drilling Ltd.
Bill Tuytel
General Manager
8599 Aitken Road
Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 3W8
(604) 793-1999
www.downritedrilling.com
Drillwell Enterprises
Colin Slade
4994 Polkey Road
Duncan, B.C. V5A 3J7
(250) 746-5268
www.drillwell.com
DST Consulting Engineers Inc.
Dennis Bohme
Senior Project Manager
Unit B – 4125 McConnell Drive
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 3J7
(236) 886-9043
www.dstgroup.com
Ecofish Research Ltd.
Janet Rygnestad
Project Manager
Suite 906 – 595 Howe Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2T5
(250) 334-3042, ext. 120
www.ecofishresearch.com
Ecowaste Industries Ltd.
Thomas Land
100 – 3031 Viking Way
Richmond, B.C. V6V 1W1
(604) 276-1202
www.ecowaste.com
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ERIS Geo Tactical Remediation Ltd. GeoScan Subsurface Surveys Golder Associates
Carolyn Inglis, B.Sc. Gordon Guest Inc. Brent Olson
Western Canadian Representative Principal Joseph Salazar Senior Geoscientist
38 Lesmill Road, Unit 2 #2 – 4416 5th Street North East Operations Manager #200 – 2920 Virtual Way
Toronto, O.N. M3B 2T5 Calgary, A.B. T2E 7C3 114 – 2799 Gilmore Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V5M 0C4
(866) 517-5204 (403) 265-5533 Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6S5 (604) 296-4275
www.erisinfo.com www.geotactical.ca (604) 436-7226 www.golder.com
www.geoscan.ca
Five-Four-Five Environmental Geocycle Canada Inc. Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Inc. Rustam Punja Global Remediation Mark Youden
145 15th Street West Co-Processing Manager Technology Associate
North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1R9 7611 #9 Road Blair Tassone 2300 – 550 Burrard Street
(236) 888-5455 Richmond, B.C. V6W 1H4 100 – 838 Fort Street Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2B5
www.545environmental.com (778) 833-1968 Victoria, B.C. V8W 1H8 (604) 891-2793
www.geocycle.com/canada (250) 216-2152 https://gowlingwlg.com/en/
www.globalremediation.co canada
Grassroots Drilling Inc.
Todd Mabbott
Owner
PO Box 2498
Cowichan Bay, B.C. V0R 2G0
(250) 732-4674
www.grassrootsdrilling.com
H2X Contracting Ltd.
Genevieve Harold
Office Administrator
4705 Kevere Road
Victoria, B.C. V9C 4G1
(250) 294-2109
www.h2xcontractingltd.com
Harper Grey LLP
Richard Bereti
Chair, Environmental Group
11504 – 650 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, B.C. V68 4P7
(604) 895-2816
www.harpergrey.com
Hemmera Envirochem Inc.
Jason Wilkins
Vice-President, Development
18th Floor, 4730 Kingsway
Burnaby, B.C. V5H 0C6
(650) 669-9134
www.hemmera.com
Iron Creek Group Inc.
Chad Belenky
President
1640 – 700 4th Avenue South West
Calgary, A.B. T2P 3J4
(403) 269-3501
www.ironcreekgroup.com
Islander Engineering
Sean Babulic
Civil Environmental Engineer
2 – 1208 Rockland Avenue
Victoria, B.C. V8V 3H9
(250) 507-8538
www.islanderengineering.com
Ivey International Inc.
George (Bud) Ivey
President & Senior Remediation
Specialist
Suite 7 – 19122 27th Avenue
Surrey, B.C. V3Z 5T1
(604) 538-1168
www.iveyinternational.com
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