ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION
We regularly report our environmental performance, commitments and activities to our stakeholders.
In 2000, Hydro implemented an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) program for all properties it owns or operates. The process followed is illustrated in Figure 6.
The objectives of the ESA program are to:
- evaluate the potential for environmental contamination;
- undertake sampling to characterize and delineate any contamination;
- assess the potential risks and liabilities associated with any contamination identified;
- identify sites requiring monitoring or remediation; and,
- develop and implement remediation programs when necessary.
In 2000, Hydro implemented an ESA Program for all properties it currently owns or operates. The program initially focused on Prime Power Diesel Generating Facilities, which were regarded as having the highest potential for environmental contamination based on the annual throughput of potential contaminants. In 2006, Hydroelectric Operations were introduced to the program, with a Phase I ESA being completed at the hydroelectric generating station in Bay d’Espoir.
In 2006, Hydro completed four Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, five Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and six Environmental Risk Assessments. The program has proven to be successful in identifying and managing the potential environmental contamination associated with Hydro's past and present operations. An additional five Phase I ESAs and nine Phase II ESAs are planned for 2007.
In 2006, CF(L)Co completed six Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, six Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and six Environmental Risk Assessments. The program has proven to be successful in identifying and managing the potential environmental contamination associated with CF(L)Co's past and present operations. An additional five Phase I ESAs and five Phase II ESAs are planned for 2007.
Phase l – review of information and records, site visit, and interviews
Phase II – characterization of a site for physical aspects and potential contamination
Risk-based corrective action (RBCA) – a methodology that identifies a site-specific target level of contamination that has an acceptable risk to human health
Remediation – site cleanup to a specified regulatory standard
Table 3 below shows the ESA work that was accomplished in 2006 and future plans, if any for each site.
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