ABSTRACT 7th International Symposium on Environmental Concerns in Rights-of-Way Management
TITLE:	Watercourse Crossings Handbook prepared by the Canadian Pipeline Water Crossing Committee
AUTHOR(S):	Piers Fothergill - pfothergill@teraenv.com TERA Environmental Consultants Calgary, AB, Canada Jim Anderson National Energy Board Calgary, AB, Canada Richard Williams Westcoast Energy Vancouver, BC, Canada Terry Antoniuk - salmo@cadvision.com Salmo Consulting Inc. Calgary, AB, Canada
The Canadian Pipeline Water Crossing Committee (CPWCC) initiated revision of the 1993 Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Watercourse Crossing Guidelines to incorporate recent technological and regulatory initiatives. As part of this process, the CPWCC organized a three day national workshop in Banff, Alberta attracting over 100 participants to discuss and establish objectives for watercourse crossings, identify issues and risks as well as any updates on crossing and reclamation techniques. Participants also discussed the future directions and initiatives of pipeline watercrossings such as class assessments; research needs and legislative/jurisdictional requirements. After much constructive feedback from the workshop, the Second Edition of "Watercourse Crossings" was finalized and distributed to over 500 practitioners. The document outlines the present regulatory framework under which pipeline watercourse crossings are assessed and constructed in Canada. In addition, it suggests measures to assist pipeline companies, governing agencies and contractors during the planning, construction, operations and maintenance phases of pipeline watercourse crossings. The document is seen as a means of focussing the future streamlining of regulatory and review processes, act as a basis for a consistent approach across jurisdictions and aid in developing a common understanding among all interested parties for decision making purposes. This poster session will highlight key aspects of the Watercourse Crossing document. In particular the display will concentrate on some of the advantages and disadvantages of various watercourse crossings, crossing technique selection processes, risks associated with pipeline watercourse crossings, economic considerations, general mitigative measures and habitat compensation. Note: Copies of "Watercourse Crossings" by the CPWCC will be available for distribution. Ref#: Abs-1-126