Basic Impact Analysis(BIA)

Gran Fondo & Triathlon

Jasper National Park of Canada

Updated May 2015

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1. PROJECT TITLE

Gran Fondo Jasper & Jasper Triathlon

2. PROJECT LOCATION

Both events will take place in Jasper National Park.

3. PROJECT SITE(S)

Gran Fondo JasperThe events will begin in Jasper townsite at the intersection of Bonhomme Street and Maligne Ave. Participants corral along Elm Avenue and are directed to the start area just prior to their event. All events begin heading south along Bonhomme Street/Pine Street, then west on Connaught Drive. Athletes follow Connaught Drive onto the Icefields Parkway and then turn onto Hwy 93A. While each distance varies slightly, they all turn right onto Marmot Road and climb to the lower base day-lodge at Marmot Basin (pending final approval).Cyclist turnaround ,return to HWY 93A and continue south to the intersection of HWY 93A & Icefields Parkway.

o ‘Gran Fondo’ Cyclists turn right (south) and continue along the Icefields Parkway to the turnaround point at the staff complex at Poboktan Creek.

o ‘Medio Fondo’ Cyclists turn right (south) and continue 7.5km to their turnaround point.o ‘Piccolo Fondo’ Cyclists turn left (north) at this intersection.

All Cyclists return along the Icefields Parkway to Jasper and the finish area following the same roadways within Jasper Townsite to the finish area.

See Appendix for maps.

Jasper TriathlonThe swim component of the triathlon takes place at the Jasper Aquatic Centre. The ‘transition’ or staging area for the event will be based out of the volleyball courts adjacent to the Aquatic Centre.The cycle component consists of a looped course, taking cyclists from the aquatic centre up Pyramid Lake Road to the turnaround point at the end of the paved road (pending final approval).The final run component has athletes running through the trail system west of the aquatic centre (pending final approval). An alternate running route within town along residential roads is currently being drafted.See Appendix for maps.

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4. PROPONENT

Trevor Soll - Multisportscanada

5. PROPONENT CONTACT INFORMATIONTrevor Soll

11420 73 avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 0E1780-915-0693 (cell)780-439-0121 (home)tsoll@multisportscanada.com (Email)

6. PROJECT DATESPlanned commencement: 2015-06-13Planned completion: 2015-06-14

7. INTERNAL PROJECT FILE #Identify the file number for the project if there is a specific file numbering system for the field unit, park or site where the project is located.

8. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Gran Fondo Jasper & Jasper Triathlon are two sporting events presented to the Town and Parks Canada as an opportunity to raise awareness of the cycling and multisport opportunities in Jasper and area.

Gran Fondo – Saturday June 13, 2015

The Gran Fondo event offers three distances for participants; 180km, 100km and 65km events. All are held on townsite and highways within the Park (as indicated above).

Event Start Anticipated Completion

Gran Fondo (180km) 8:00am 4:00pm

Medio Fondo (100km) 8:30am 2:00pm

Piccolo Fondo (65km) 10:00am 1:00pm

The staging area is at Centennial Park. This area will be setup with 10x10 popup tents, tables & chairs, portable bicycle racks, a PA system, inflatable start/finish arch, Generators (unless there is easy access to electricity), portapotties, fluid refill stations and post-event foods.

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To support athletes in the Gran Fondo, three ‘feed stations’ will be erected on the day of the event. These will include basic foods (fruits, muffins, cookies), fluids (water & sport drink refill), as well as medical and mechanical support. Each station will also house bicycle racks, portapotties and garbage/recycle units. The locations for these stations are Marmot Basin Day-lodge parking lot, Athabasca Falls parking lot, and Poboktan Creek. These stations will be erected prior to event start and dismantled after the last cyclist has passed.

Sections of the roadway (ie turnaround points and corners) will be swept with broom prior to the event to ensure athlete safety. Areas of the roadway with large potholes/obstacles will be marked in advance with pylons and chalk.

The mountain climb to Marmot Basin will have sections with chip timing for athletes. This equipment will be serviced by battery backup.

Area Cleanup: Organizers will have a ‘sweep’ vehicle trail the last cyclist and sweep the routes for any event related garbage. The ‘sweep’ will also remove equipment and send in volunteers as they are passed. All routes are expected to be cleared of equipment and garbage by 5:00pm.

Triathlon – Sunday June 14, 2015

The triathlon offers 2 adult distances and a variety of youth distance events. All events begin at the Jasper Aquatic Centre and follow the routes as previously described above.

Event Start Anticipated Completion

Tri it Distance Triathlon 8:00am 9:30am

Sprint Distance Triathlon 8:20am 10:45am

Kids of Steel Triathlon 10:00am 11:30am

The staging ‘transition’ area (where athletes move from swim to bike to run) will be based on the volleyball courts adjacent to the Aquatic Centre. No services (feed/water stations) will be provided on the cycle route.

The run route takes place on the trail system to the west of the aquatic centre.

See Appendix for maps.

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9. VALUED COMPONENTS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTEDIdentify valued components likely to be affected by project activities identified in the project description. Include consideration of potential adverse effects of the project on:

In addition, consideration of indirect effects of the project are required by CEAA 2012. Specifically, you must consider whether the effects of the project on natural resources may in turn cause:The Effects Identification Matrix (Appendix 1) can be used to identify potential interactions between the project and the surrounding environment.

NOTE: If the project has the potential to adversely affect a listed species at risk (including effects to individuals, the residences of the individuals or the critical habitat of the species), refer to Appendix 2 for SARA Authorization information and documentation requirements.

NOTE: If the project has the potential to adversely affect known cultural resources or cultural resources that have not yet been identified or evaluated such as in-situ archaeological resources, ensure that a cultural resource management (CRM) specialist is consulted. The form in Appendix 3 (which is currently under development) should be provided to the CRM specialist to fill in.

NOTE: For projects that may affect a Parks Canada-administered World Heritage Site, ensure that any potential effects to the Outstanding Universal Value of the site are considered during the project review.

In addition:

Identify the geographic area that should be assessed for each of these components (spatial scale) and over what time period impacts are to be examined (temporal scale).

Briefly document any components that you predict will not be affected, or do not need to be assessed, briefly note that how these factors were considered, to show why there was no further analysis.

Ensure that all relevant specialists are consulted (i.e. from visitor experience, natural resource conservation, engineering, etc. in addition to CRM) and document these consultations in Section 17 below.

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Natural ResourcesThere will be limited effects on natural resources as all events take place on existing roadways and path/trail systems.

Cultural Resources & Key Visitor Experience ObjectivesThe events may delay visitor travel through the Park at key highway intersections as detailed below. Saturday June 13Point/Location Duration of Impact Notes

Bonhomme St: Between Maligne Ave & Elm Ave

7am - 5pm -eastbound lane lane closure on Elm Ave.- no/limited access on Bonhomme between Maligne & Elm

Bonhomme St/Pine Ave to Connaught Dr/16A

8am (5 min)8:30am (5 min)10:00am (5 min)

-feeder roadways closed for start of each event-intermittent stoppages to allow cyclists the right of way upon return to finish

Yellowhead /16A Intersection

8am (5 min)8:30am (5 min)10:00am (5 min)

-traffic stoppage during start of each event. -intermittent stoppage of traffic as cyclists return to finish

Icefields Parkway & 93A at Athabasca Falls

9:30am - 3:00pm - intermittent stoppages throughout the day.-stoppage of traffic to allow Gran Fondo athletes to turn Left to access feedstation upon return from 180k-stoppage of traffic to allow cyclists to turn Left towards Jasper

Icefields Parkway @ ‘Medio Fondo’ turnaround

11:00am 2:00pm -intermittent stoppages to allow Medio Fondo athletes to turn around and return to finish

Icefields Parkway at 180k turn

11:00am - 2:00pm -intermittent stoppages to allow Gran Fondo athletes to turn Left at Poboktan Creek to access the feedstation and turnaround to return to finish

10. EFFECTS ANALYSISAnalyze and outline potential adverse effects to the valued components you identified in the preceding question. Focus on adverse effects that may require further investigation, which may be prevented, or that should be mitigated. Ensure that any potential impacts of the project on a listed species at risk (its individuals, the residences of the individuals or the critical habitat of the species) are included. The Effects Identification Matrix (Appendix 1) can be used to identify potential interactions between the project and the surrounding environment.

NOTE: If the project may affect an area sensitive to cumulative effects, and those effects will not come under the scrutiny of a broader planning exercise where cumulative effects may be more appropriately evaluated, then include an analysis of potential cumulative effects of the project.

Potential impacts include traffic delays along the highway and intersections through town. Wildlife impacts (bear/elk in the adjacent areas) would affect participant routings.

11. MITIGATION MEASURESList all technically and economically feasible mitigation measures that directly address the adverse effects you have focused on. This must include all feasible measures that will be taken to avoid or lessen potential impacts of the project on any listed species at risk (including impacts on individuals, residences of the individuals or on the critical habitat of the species). Mitigations related to species at risk must be consistent with applicable recovery strategies and action plans.

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NOTE: If one or more approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) are being used to mitigate some of the effects identified, refer to the BMP by name and indicate the mitigations to be applied. DO NOT list additional mitigation measures from the BMP that are not being applied.

NOTE: Specific detailed mitigation measures may be laid out in an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), Sediment and Erosion Control Plan, or similar plan. If this is done, add the detailed plan to the project file once it is available.

Mitigation measures include event promotions in the months-weeks leading up to the event through various media. Event signage will be placed along the roadways impacted on the event days.

Wildlife (bears/cubs & elk/calves) mitigation includes event rerouting. Detailed route options attached.

12. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION

12 a) Indicate whether opportunity for public participation should be offered:

__X__ No ____ Yes If yes, provide a simple rationale, describe the process used to involve participants and summarize comments received. Refer to results of other relevant consultations that addressed the same project (for example, in the context of management planning).

NOTE: Although it is neither necessary nor usually done for a BIA, there is discretion to offer the opportunity for public participation when it is considered to be appropriate and beneficial. This will depend on the project, its potential for adverse effects, and the anticipated degree of interest or concern. The public could be invited to comment on the project and/or its assessment. Adequate notice of the opportunity to participate in the BIA should be provided, and advanced planning will be required to determine how to record and report on the comments received. It may be useful to consult the CEA Agency guidance (prepared under the former CEA Act) entitled the Ministerial Guideline on Assessing the Need for and Level of Public Participation in Screenings under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

12 b) Indicate whether there is a requirement for Aboriginal Consultation in relation to project impacts:

__X__ No ____ Yes If yes, provide a rationale including references to legal or other advice, describe the process used and summarize the outcomes.

NOTE: In addition to consultation regarding project-related impacts, Parks Canada must engage in additional and separate consultations with Aboriginal groups if there is a possibility of a project causing direct or indirect adverse effects to established or potential Aboriginal or Treaty rights. This is required in order to fulfill federal government responsibilities in upholding the honour of the crown. If there is uncertainty regarding the need for Aboriginal consultation with respect to a project, refer the matter to Parks Canada Legal Services for advice. Guidance on consultation may be sought from the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat and from the guidance document A Handbook for Parks Canada Employees on Consultation with Aboriginal Peoples.

13. EFFECT SIGNIFICANCE

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Briefly describe any residual adverse effects of the project (i.e. those effects remaining after mitigation) on the identified valued components, and identify if any of these residual effects are considered “significant”. In your rationale you may want to consider the following, as appropriate:

Criteria such as scale, magnitude, duration, reversibility, and the ecological context and/or cultural context of potential effects;

Whether the outcomes of the project are likely to exceed thresholds established under a regional study; Whether the timing of the proposal could result in important interactions with the environment (i.e.

construction or operation of a project during nesting season for migratory birds); Level of public concern at the local, national, and international levels; The potential for cumulative effects

The decision regarding significance is then reported in Section 18.

14. SURVEILLANCEDocument whether surveillance (also referred to as compliance monitoring or site inspection) will be required while the project is underway, to verify that required mitigation measures are implemented.

____ Surveillance required (there are templates on the EA intranet tools & guidance page)

__X__ Surveillance not required

If surveillance is required, provide details such as: Proposed schedule Focus of inspections

15. SPECIES AT RISK MONITORINGDescribe how any potential adverse effects on a listed species at risk (including effects to individuals, the residences of the individuals or the critical habitat of the species) will be monitored. Monitoring methods must be compatible with the recovery strategy or action plan for the species.

16. SARA NOTIFICATIONIf a project on Parks Canada-administered lands has the potential to adversely affect a listed species at risk (and its critical habitat) beyond our lands, there is a legal obligation under S.79 of SARA to notify the responsible minister.

For effects to terrestrial species off our lands, notify the regional representative from Environment Canada

For effects to aquatic species off our lands, notify the regional representative from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Outline the nature of and response to any notification.

NOTE: Notification must be in written form, and may take the form of an email. It should outline the potential adverse effects as well as potential mitigation measures that are consistent with recovery strategies and action plans. Ideally notification should be done as early as possible in the EIA process so that advice from Environment Canada or Fisheries and Oceans Canada can be integrated into the EIA. SARA notification instructions including a letter template and a list of the regional contacts for EC and Fisheries and Oceans can be found on the EA intranet tools & guidance page.

17. EXPERTS CONSULTED

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Include Parks Canada experts. Add as many entries as necessary for the project.Department/Agency/Institution: Date of Request: YYYY-MM-DD

Expert's Name: Title:

Contact Information:

Expertise Requested: Indicate the discipline or subject area in which expertise was sought.Response: Summarize the expert's response to the request (append correspondence as required and add to attachment list in Section 21).

18. DECISIONTaking into account implementation of mitigation measures outlined in the analysis, the project is:

__X__ not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

____ likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

NOTE: If the project is identified as likely to cause significant adverse effects, CEAA 2012 prohibits approval of the project unless the Governor in Council (Cabinet) determines that the effects are justified in the circumstances. A finding of significant effects therefore means that the project CANNOT go ahead.

19. SIGNATURES AND APPROVAL EA Author (Add additional signature blocks for multiple authors as required)Name: Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Position:

Signature:

Decision ApprovalName: Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Position: (Field Unit Superintendent, or Designate)

Signature:

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List the main references and information sources used during preparation of the basic EIA.

21. ATTACHMENTS LISTList the items attached to this form that are part of the EIA.- site maps- course maps

22. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS / COMMENTSUse this space to record additional content as needed.

23. TRACKING SYSTEMThe project must be registered in the Parks Canada Interim Tracking System within the fiscal year the project took place. If the project is on hold, was cancelled, or was determined to be likely to cause significant adverse effects and did not go ahead, please indicate this information in the tracking system (see selections in the Assessment Status/Decision field).

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Appendix 1 Environmental Impact Analysis Tools: Effects Identification Matrix Use the matrix to identify potential impacts. You may wish to change the components listed under the headings to specify the natural or cultural resource or visitor experience objectives that are priority considerations for your PCA site or for the specific project being reviewed.

Section A focuses on direct effects of the project and Section B on indirect effects that are caused by changes to the environment.

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A. Direct effects continued (during operation/implementation/decommissioning phases)

You may wish to change the components listed under the headings to specify the natural or cultural resource or visitor experience objectives that are priority considerations for your PCA site or for the specific project being reviewed.

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Section B of the matrix should be used to identify potential indirect effects that may result from impacts on components of the environment you have identified on the preceding pages (see Section A - direct effects to natural resources). This is required under CEAA 2012 Sections 5(1)(c) and 5(2)(b). For example:

if the proposed project could lead to adverse effects to water quality and quantity, could this then effect the quantity and quality of water resources (e.g. potable water) used by an Aboriginal community?

could there also be adverse socio-economic effects to a community that relies on recreational fishing tourism?

B. Indirect Effects (all phases)

You may wish to change the components listed under the headings to specify the natural or resources that are priority considerations for your PCA site or for the specific project being reviewed.

Impacts as a result of changes to the environment With respect to non-Aboriginal peoples: With respect to Aboriginal peoples:

Health and socio-economic conditions

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Appendix 2: SARA-Compliant Authorization Decision Tool

(Note: Please consult a representative of the Species Conservation and Management team when completing this form)

Date this document

was completed

:

Where this activity will

occur:(i.e., PCA site)

SAR implicated by this activity:

Title of proposed activity (e.g., Trail

development in Blue Meadow):

Author of this

Document:

*Collaborators involved in drafting

this document:

*Identify at the outset who might have to be involved in this document from a cross-functional collaboration/review perspective.

Part A – Is a SARA authorization required?1. Will the activity affect a listed endangered (En), threatened (Th) or extirpated (Ex) species at risk, its

residence or critical habitat? Affect = kill, harm, harass, capture, or take individuals; possess, collect, buy, sell or trade individuals or parts of individuals; damage or destroy residence; destroy any part of critical habitat, or carry out an activity that is prohibited under a protection order. Note that indirect and direct effects of the activity on the species, residence, critical habitat, etc. must be considered.

No

The activity will not affect a listed species (En, Th, or Ex), its residence, or its critical habitat AND the activity is not prohibited in a protection order. A SARA authorization is NOT required. If you checked NO, use this box to insert an explanation and STOP - you have completed

the Tool.

Describe the activity and explain why there is no expected effect, including an explanation of mitigation measures taken to prevent potential effects on species at risk, their residence or their critical habitat. If an impact assessment is being conducted, refer to the mitigations in the impact assessment.

The events will not jeopardize survival or recovery of species as they take place on existing roadways and trails.

Yes

The activity will affect a listed species (En, Th, or Ex), its residence, or its critical habitat OR the activity is prohibited in a protection order. If you checked YES, use this box to describe the activity and its effects on the species and

continue to Question 2.

Note – if you are contemplating an activity that may destroy critical habitat or is an activity prohibited in a protection order, it must be discussed with VPs and the CEO. If possible, find alternatives and mitigation measures to prevent destruction of critical habitat or non-compliance with an order prohibition (i.e., to avoid an effect on the critical habitat/prohibited activity and the requirement for an authorization).

2. Is the activity already authorized in a final recovery document or required for public safety, health, or national security AND authorized by or under another Act of Parliament?

Yes SARA authorization is NOT required. If you checked YES, use this box to explain why the activity is exempt and STOP – you

have completed the Tool.

Explain why the activity is needed for public safety, health or national security and make a reference to the Act of Parliament under which the activity is authorized.

OR If the activity is authorized in a final recovery document, refer to the published recovery and explain why

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the activity is exempt under section 83 of SARA).Note - An activity that is exempt for public safety, health, or national security should be an activity that is imperative or an emergency-type situation pertaining to health and safety of the general public, and cannot be delayed for the normal SARA permitting process (e.g., wildfire control measures).

No SARA authorization is required. If you checked NO, continue to Part B.

Part B – Can a SARA authorization be issued? ****Complete ONLY if you have answered NO to Question 2, above****

3. Does the activity fall into one of the following three categories? Check the appropriate box and continue to Question 4. An authorization can only be issued if it fits into one of the categories below (SARA s. 73[1]). If the proposed activity DOES NOT fit in any of the three categories below the activity CANNOT be authorized and you should continue to Part E.

The activity is scientific research related to the conservation of the species and conducted by qualified persons; OR

The activity benefits the species or is required to enhance its chance of survival in the wild ; OR Affecting the species is incidental* to the activity (i.e., the purpose of the activity is not to engage in

an activity that is prohibited under SARA e.g., kill, harm, harass ... an individual, destroy critical habitat, contravene a prohibition in an Emergency Protection Order, etc.).

*Affecting the species is incidental - For example, fishing for a listed species cannot be permitted, but accidental by-catch may be. Additionally, harm to a listed plant species cannot be permitted, but repairs to a bridge that incidentally disturb the plant may be.

4. If you concluded that the activity can be authorized, have alternatives that would reduce the impact(s) on the species been considered?

No The activity CANNOT be authorized as alternatives have not been/cannot be considered. If you checked this box, continue to Part E.

Yes The activity MAY be authorized. If you checked YES, use this box to explain the considered alternatives and continue to

Question 5.

Identify all reasonable alternatives that were considered to reduce the impact on the species (including alternatives to the project and alternative means of carrying out the project, including a “no action” alternative). The explanation must demonstrate that the best solution has been adopted.

5. Will all feasible measures be taken to minimize the impact of the activity? No The activity CANNOT be authorized.

If you checked NO, continue to Part E. Yes The activity MAY be authorized.

If you checked YES, use this box to identify the feasible measures that will be taken to avoid or lessen potential impacts of the project on the species and continue to Question 6.

- Measures and conclusion must be consistent with exiting recovery documents, COSEWIC assessment reports, etc.- Note: If this authorization is considered as part of an impact assessment, the information provided should be consistent with the mitigation section of the impact assessment.

6. Will the activity jeopardize the survival or recovery of the species?If an activity will not jeopardize the survival or recovery of the species, you should provide a sound rationale to demonstrate that the possible effect on recovery is minor and temporary AND that the species is capable of safely incurring such effects to its recovery.

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Yes The activity CANNOT be authorized. If you checked YES, continue to Part E.

No The activity MAY be authorized. If you checked NO, use this box to explain why the activity will not jeopardize survival

or recovery,, based on best available information, then continue to Part C.

Indicate whether the project will increase mortality, decrease fertility/recruitment, affect a key life stage/cycle. Indicate whether the project will increase an existing threat to the point where survival/recovery might be jeopardized. Make reference to known effects of similar activities based on existing literature.

Discuss other factors relevant to assessing jeopardy for the species and site (e.g., likelihood of a negative impact on the population, species’ sensitivity to the impact, potential cumulative effects from other impacts).

Part C - How will the SARA authorization be issued?

7. Under which process will the authorization be issued? Will the impact assessment (EIA) process or Research and Collection Permit System (RCPS) be used to issue the authorization?

SARA permit (s.73)

If you checked this box, ensure that it is appropriate to use s. 73*, that a SARA authorization is issued (see template on intranet) and that an explanation is posted on the SAR Public Registry (using the information provided above – see template on intranet).

*Note that PCA does not typically issue s. 73 permits. To do so, please contact a representative from the Species Conservation and Management team.

An existing PCA process (and SARA s.74)

If you checked this box, use this box to indicate whether the PCA EIA process or the PCA Research and Collection Permits System will be used to issue the authorization. Ensure that a SARA authorization is issued (see template on intranet) and that an explanation is posted on the SAR Public Registry (using the information provided above – see template on intranet).

Part D – How will the authorized activity impact ER, VE, and Agency priorities?8. Will the activity impact ER or VE programs or Agency priorities?

If so, we will work with colleagues to creatively address any potential loss of programming or opportunities. The authorized

activity will not impact ER or VE programs or Agency priorities

If you checked this box, use this box to describe why the activity does not have an impact on ER or VE.

Indicate if this decision was made with the support of ER or VE staff, and if so, whom. The authorized

activity will impact ER or VE programs or Agency priorities

If you checked this box, use this box to describe the impact that the activity will have on ER or VE.

Indicate how this decision was made and who was involved. Identify next steps to creatively address potential loss of ER or VE programming or opportunities

Part E – Summary of Decisions 9. Does the activity require a SARA authorization and can a SARA authorization be issued?

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does not fit into one of the three required categories (see response to Question 3) OR it does not meet one of the SARA pre-conditions (see responses to Questions 4-6).

This activity meets the SARA authorization requirements.

Part F – Signatures and Approval Author (Add additional signature blocks for multiple authors as required)Name: Trevor Soll

Position: Event Director Date: 2015-03-05

Species Conservation Management Recommendation byName:

Position: Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Was a legal opinion related to this activity requested?Name of Legal Counsel: Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Summary of opinion/legal risks:Decision ApprovalName:

Position (Field Unit Superintendent, or Designate):Signature: Date: YYYY-MM-DD

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Appendix 3: Cultural Resources Assessment Questionnaire (in development**)

Please consult with or provide this form to a Cultural Resources Management Specialist.

** The National EA Team is working with the Heritage Conservation and Commemoration Directorate to provide a questionnaire that facilitates consideration of potential impacts to cultural resources. In the interim of the questionnaire being finalized, please work with a CRM specialist to ensure you have appropriately integrated information related to potential effects of the project on cultural resources.

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