,sr\ COl.&. ~" i5_ :.t,~ BRITISH COLUMBIA Cl} "":,\,,,, ~ V UTILITIES COMMISSION C Yf~. ""f. " <' " . "" . . ',' . :~ fff ' 2-~ ., ' ' ?: ", , C " L , c . " .O . . . . . /;;£- ....., C;, '-s CO~\'f' ORDER NUMBER C 3-90 PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BRITISH COLUMBIA UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF the Utilities Commission Act, S.B.C. 1980, c. 60, as amended and IN THE MATTER OF an Application by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority on behalf of Highland VaHey Copper BEFORE: J.D. V. Newlands, Deputy Chairman: N. Martin, April 12, 1990 Com missioner; and W.M. Swanson, Q.C., Commissioner ROE R WHEREAS British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority ("B.C. Hydro"), on behalf of Highland Valley Copper (flHVC"), has written to the Commission on March 30, 1990, proposing HVC's plan to undertake relocation of 4.5 km of the utility's 138 kV transmission line located at Logan Lake, B.C.; and WHEREAS the relocation is required to allow for the raising of HVC's tailing pond and to coincide with timber clearing and relocation of the highway to Ashcroft, B.C.; and WHEREAS the Ministry of Forests, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Crown Lands advised that there were no serious concerns regarding the proposed power line relocation and provided letters of confirmation to HVC; and WHEREAS the Commission has reviewed the information and has determined that the proposed 138 kV transmission line relocation is necessary for the public convenience and properly conserves the public interest • . • . /2 SIXTH FLOOR, 900 HOWE STREET. VANC,jUVER, B,C, V6Z 2N3, CANADA, TELEPHONE: (604) 660-4700, TOLL FREE 1-800-663-1385, FACSIMILE: 16041 IiM.11M
2 NOW THEREFORE the Commission orders as follows: 1. A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN") is granted to HVC to relocate 4.5km of B.C. Hydro's 13& kV transmission line located at Logan Lake, B.C. This CPCN is subject requirements contained in the letters attached as Appendix A: Ministry of Forests Ministry of Environment Ministry of Crown Lands DA TED at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, this ~ol' day of April, 1990. 52I/64/ac BRITISH COLUMBIA UTlLlTfES COMMISSION ORDER NUMBER C-3-90 to HVC's compliance with all March 21, 1990 March 19, 1990 March 16, 1990
SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 3-22-90 10:47 ~AR 21 '90 15100 i). Prevln. of Mlnlltryo1 'ntlM COI4U11bla Fore.1 Biqhland Valley Copper P.o. BOX 1500 Logan Lake, 8.C. VOK lWO ATTENTION: M.D. Boott Deat Sir: RS: Proposed Relocation at Highland valley Highway and B.~. Hydro Power A~thoritXl 138 Rv •. powerline The Ministry ot rorest! has no objections to th$ proposed relocation of the Highland Valley hi9hw~y and B.C. aydro and Power Authority xv powerline as shown on your submission of March 14, 1990, pending fRvnr~h'A r~Rpnnse8 from ot~t' "£"'11 ~q.n9~e$, A License to CUt is currently heing processed by this office to allow tor th$ removal ot ~he Right-oi-Way timber. This 40cument will outline the cutting specifications, slash disposal and rehabilitation requirements that will be conditions of the License. 5752725~604 6632692 ;# 2 ix A" P.2/2 (0 I<ImIoOpI ~.t 0inIct ;.~Drlw ~mhia V2052S March 21, 1990 M.. ~ c...:> ~Ju..<1J.M.. .. ~ 8.50-7. yrc; alO ..J b~,&,§)4!!-\t 2 - ~ \tJ... 'H. G...<:. k..t Ll~ - <:!. ~, te~\ Yours trUly, ~ . 'r.,R. Sheldan Operation. Manager Kamloops Forest District
~ March 19, 1990 Highland Valley Copper PO Box 1500 Logan Lake, Be VOKIWQ Attn: M.D. Scott Superintendent, Technical Services Dear Sir: RE: Relocation of British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority 138 KV PJlWerlinLaro.un.d.. Ultimate~-'hilinlZs ~ Your submission dated March 14, 1990 was received including copies of letters sent the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Lands, copy of a letter from B.C. Hydro to Highland Valley Copper dated March 9, 1990 and attached drawing number 114-800-791 showing the proposed relocation of the 138 KV PowerUne over a distance of about 4 km. Acknowledged also is our telephone conversation of March 14. 1990 and March 16. 1990 where it was confirmed that: Sandy MicDona,lda I pC4uitemenu 6.u behalf of the Ministry or Environment for a barbless top and bottom strand of fencing ol1::lnr.itltcd -wlt.h lh. n .• loolltod hig.ftway w6uh.l UC 2. No water licensees would be impacted by the construction. 3. Road access to service the powerH1'le would be culverted with sUitably sized pipe where it crossed Boise Creek and Wood Creek, at least during the construction phase. 4. Drainage of the slope face. would be to the Tailings Pond eliminating any concern for water quality of surface runoff. 5. Treed Buffer strips would be maintainerl to protect uthetics. 6. Clearing of Right-of-way would be as shown on the draWing and to B.C. Hydro Standards using usual B.C. Hydro Contractors. Similarly, construction and inspection of the Hydro line would be using usual B.C. Hydro contractors to facilitate acceptance by B.C. Hy.dro of the work done at the time of transfer of ownership to B.C. Hydro. MRR 22 '90 11:39 Kamloopa British Columbia Appendi x "A If V2C 5Z5 Telephone: (804) 374-9717 YOUR FILE I.D. 08470/08480 OUR ~LI ······75:·3·005 ......· .. .. ······ .... · ......................................................... ---_.,. •.. -; r , " r ~ f; ' -) ~ .. .. ~ : 1 ~:7 q= ~ 0\ ~ ,. . " I ,"J{ . ' i )' i : 11 ) ) I r t ':."! Lbb ~ f ~ , MAR 22 1990 t , H.V.C. SERvICES j UH;t. . .. /2 5752725 PRGE.00?
ix "A" • 1 '" . The Ministry of Environment hu no objection to (he proposed 138 KV Transmission line relocation as shown on drawing 114-800-791. With respect to construction, we ask only that good engineering standards be used under the supervision of practicing Professional Engineers registered in the Province of British Columbia. With respect to mitigation measures, apart from the l££ur:mcell noted in ou.. tele1'hefte eOli'Yer.ntion.5, we llol only that disturbed areas that can be seeded to grass be seeded as soon as possible after completion of the relocation and that any erosion control necessary be completed without delay to conserve soil. We trust that this letter will satisfy the requirements of the B.C. Utilities Commission as they relate to the Ministry of Environment. Yours truly ;)';J/.-! ;J.L-J.lor;t,ro.Jld IIel'ubrs~l'\ Aoting Regional Director for: W.A. Kastelen Director Southern Interior Region ADZ/ae cc: A.D. Zackodnik, Regional Water Manager S. Willett, Regional Fish & Wildlife Manager MAR 22 '90 11 :4C1
$. S'-;.(H. 0';: Xet'o:.: Hleeo~iet' 7020 16-90 11 :57 5752725~604 6632692 ;# 2 MAA 15 'ge 12:35 LANDS.KAMlOOPS ix ",,\" p.i i) Provlnoe of Mlnletry of Thornpeon-OkINIQIn Rtgion 8rtttah COlumbia Crown landi 418 St. PI4II Street Klmloopa IrIIIIh CobnbIa V2C 2JI Ttllphcna: (eo.) aaa..aco File: 3404226 March 16, 1990 Hiqh1and Valley copper P.O. BOl( 1500 Loqan Lake, B.C. VOX lWO Attentions M.D. scott, superintendent Technical Services O,ar Mr. Scott: Re: BC Utilities commission APiroval for Relocation of B.c,Hy4rg 138 IV Poyerl nl The Ministry hal no objections to rllooation of BC Hydro'. 138 XV powlrlinl around the ultimata tailings pond as shown outlined in red on attached skltoh. Your applioation submi •• ion for the relocated powerline right of way (on behalf of Be Hydro) 18 currently being proce.sed. We anticipate no major concern. or prObl ••• , however, future riqht of way approval will be based upon input tor other resourcl aqenci,• • w. will attempt to expedite this application to assist you in early oonstruction. Feel tr.. to contact our otfiQe should you require any additional information. Yours truly, FILE RECEI'/C:O MAR 161990 I " I Tr2nsr;11SSlon I Req 80• • , Manaqer I I l--/ " ' -" 'c , m ',( p r ' :::: -:"' " rl/ ~ if'C ~ l ' Land Administration i i t --'~~ -: · ', -,· ' ' : '-; -, In -ii:---I ~ -· I RB/OM/llja ~L-: . '-1--- __ I I attach. , I ---' - . ... -,.-----; j I----~·--:~····- --' -'-_. ,\
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