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Page 1 of 6 Printed on: __________________________________ ____________________________ 16-Jun-14 1:57:08 PM Department Head CAO Report prepared by: Kole A. Casey, South Peace Land-Use Planner PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT ON NON-FARM USE WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE (ALR) FILE NO. 067/2014 OWNER: Trent & Twyla Lindberg DATE: June 12 th , 2014 AGENT: Tryon Land Surveying AREA: Electoral Area D LEGAL: The Northwest ¼ of Section 29, Township 81, Range 17, W6M, PRD, Except Plan A938 LOT SIZE: 62 ha (153 acres ) LOCATION: Tower Lake PROPOSAL Operation of a dugout to provide a consistent supply of water for local agriculture and to supply the local oil & industry. RECOMMENDATION: OPTION 1 THAT the Regional Board support and authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission as the proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. OPTIONS OPTION 1: THAT the Regional Board support and authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission as the proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan and Zoning. OPTION 2: THAT the Regional Board refuse authorization for the application. LAND USE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP): “Ag-Rural” PRRD Rural OCP Bylaw No. 1940, 2011 ZONING: A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone)Dawson Creek Rural Area Zoning Bylaw No. 479, 1986 AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE (ALR): Within BUILDING INSPECTION AREA: PRRD Voluntary Permit Area SITE CONTEXT The subject property is located in the Tower Lake area along the Alaska Highway (97N). This area consists of mostly larger quarter sections with a few of the quarter section with residences. The Area has increased in oil and gas production and is suspected to increase dramatically in the coming years. SITE FEATURES LAND: Based on aerial photograph interpretation and an onsite inspection, the area consists of mostly muskeg wetland with approximate a 1/3 developed. The development area consist of a large water holding area, pasture, residential area, horse riding area, and gravel pad which is located at the pump house and water holding tanks. STRUCTURES: Residence, garage, pump house for dugout operations, heat water tanks, wood shed and a barn. ACCESS: The subject property is accessed from Highway 97N SOIL: Class 3 8 c4 2 w and O. Class 3 soils have moderately severe limitations that restrict the range of crops or require special conservation practices. Class 4 soils have severe limitations that restrict the range of crops or require special conservation practices. Class O soils are Organic Soils and are not placed in a capability class. Subclass c denotes adverse climate. Subclass w denotes excess water ALL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE

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Printed on: __________________________________ ____________________________ 16-Jun-14 1:57:08 PM Department Head CAO

Report prepared by: Kole A. Casey, South Peace Land-Use Planner

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

REPORT ON NON-FARM USE WITHIN THE

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE (ALR) FILE NO. 067/2014

OWNER: Trent & Twyla Lindberg DATE: June 12th

, 2014

AGENT: Tryon Land Surveying

AREA: Electoral Area D

LEGAL: The Northwest ¼ of Section 29, Township 81, Range 17, W6M, PRD, Except Plan A938

LOT SIZE: 62 ha (153 acres )

LOCATION: Tower Lake

PROPOSAL

Operation of a dugout to provide a consistent supply of water for local agriculture and to supply the local oil &

industry.

RECOMMENDATION: OPTION 1

THAT the Regional Board support and authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission

as the proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

OPTIONS

OPTION 1: THAT the Regional Board support and authorize the application to proceed to the Agricultural Land

Commission as the proposal is consistent with the Official Community Plan and Zoning.

OPTION 2: THAT the Regional Board refuse authorization for the application.

LAND USE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP): “Ag-Rural” PRRD Rural OCP Bylaw No. 1940, 2011

ZONING: A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone)Dawson Creek Rural Area

Zoning Bylaw No. 479, 1986

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE (ALR): Within

BUILDING INSPECTION AREA: PRRD Voluntary Permit Area

SITE CONTEXT

The subject property is located in the Tower Lake area along the Alaska Highway (97N). This area consists of

mostly larger quarter sections with a few of the quarter section with residences. The Area has increased in oil and

gas production and is suspected to increase dramatically in the coming years.

SITE FEATURES

LAND: Based on aerial photograph interpretation and an onsite inspection, the area consists of mostly

muskeg wetland with approximate a 1/3 developed. The development area consist of a large water

holding area, pasture, residential area, horse riding area, and gravel pad which is located at the

pump house and water holding tanks.

STRUCTURES: Residence, garage, pump house for dugout operations, heat water tanks, wood shed and a barn.

ACCESS: The subject property is accessed from Highway 97N

SOIL:

Class 38c4

2w and O. Class 3 soils have moderately severe limitations that restrict the range of crops

or require special conservation practices. Class 4 soils have severe limitations that restrict the range

of crops or require special conservation practices. Class O soils are Organic Soils and are not

placed in a capability class. Subclass c denotes adverse climate. Subclass w denotes excess water

ALL MEMBERS

PARTICIPATE

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FIRE: Outside all fire protection areas.

PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS – SUBJECT PROPERTY

None on File

PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS – PROPERTIES WITHIN 100 M

APPLICANT: Mr. W. McDonald

LEGAL: The Northeast ¼ of Section 30, Township 81, Range 17, W6M

PROPOSAL: A 30 acre parcel to be subdivided to be used as a trailer park

DECISION: ALC refused the application, Resolution #11233/79

APPLICANT: W.W.G Mcdonald

LEGAL: The Northeast ¼ of Section 30, Township 81, Range 17, W6M

PROPOSAL: To subdivide the NE ¼ of Sec 30 into 2 x 32 ha (80 acre) lots and to further subdivide the

southern portion into 16 x 1.8 ha (4.5 acre) lots for residential resale. DECISION: PRRD refused the application, Resolution # RD/05/08/06

APPLICANT: CCS Midstream Services

LEGAL: The Southeast ¼ of Section 31, Township 81, Range 17, W6M, PRD

PROPOSAL: To use 4 ha of a 64 ha property to develop a treatment, recovery, disposal facility for

oilfield waste and construct a 20 m x 160 m service road DECISION: ALC approved the application, Resolution # 157/2011

APPLICANT: CCS Midstream Services

LEGAL: The Southeast ¼ of Section 31, Township 81, Range 17, W6M, PRD

PROPOSAL: Request for use of 25m by 200 m for topsoil storage

DECISION: ALC approved the request. Resolution # 157/2011

COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

APPLICANT It is the intent of the applicant to provide a consistent supply of water for local agriculture and

to supply the oil and gas industry with a constructed dugout on the subject property.

ALR: The subject property lies within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Therefore, Agricultural Land

Commission approval is required.

Note: Pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act, an application may not be considered

by the ALC unless the Regional Board authorizes the proposal to proceed to the ALC. This is

intended to provide local governments with latitude to consider and weigh the local community

interests of each application, in addition to its zoning and official community plan. Should the

Regional District forward the application to the ALC, the information and recommendation

offered by the Regional District is taken into consideration by the Commission but should not

be construed as being binding on the Commission’s opinions or decisions.

OCP: The subject property is designated ‘Agriculture-Rural’ within the Peace River Regional District

Rural OCP Bylaw No.1940, 2011.Within this designation, the principle use of the land is

generally limited to uses required for operating a farm or businesses which are directly

compatible or complementary to the agricultural industry. Policy 3 within Section 3.2.7

“Encourages the Province to enact and maintain an effective groundwater regulation which

identifies aquifers and emphasizes protection of aquifers as well as private and public water

source”. Policy 8 in Section 3.2.7 states “The PRRD recommends and encourages the Province

to monitor, track, and report on water usage in the oil and gas industry. Therefore, this proposal

will not require a OCP amendment.

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ZONING: The subject property is zoned A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings) within the Dawson Creek

Rural Area Zoning Bylaw No. 479, 1986. This designation states that agriculture and oil and

gas production, processing, storage, transmission and exploration is a permitted use within this

zone. Therefore, this proposal will not require a zoning amendment.

COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM MUNICIPALITIES AND PROVINCIAL AGENCIES

MINISTRY OF FOREST, LANDS AND

NATURAL RESOURCES: WATER

STEWARDSHIP:

- The project involves the diversion and use of water from a stream and a water licence is required - The reservoir triggers Dam Safety Regulation - A water licence application and Dam Safety Schedule has been submitted for the project We estimate at least 6 months before there is a decision on the Water Licence -If there is a decision to approve the application, we have identified concerns with the reservoir design and construction that will have to be addressed prior to the storage of water.

IMPACT ANALYSIS

AGRICULTURE: The proposal has had an impact on the agricultural productivity of this parcel. The area was

previously in agricultural hay crop which has significantly decreased since the construction of

the water facility. However water use can support the agriculture industry in terms of water use

for livestock watering, farm equipment cleaning and crop spraying.

CONTEXT: The Peace River Regional District does not require any permits concerning with a water

management yet does endorse that the applicant follows all Provincial regulations and

permitting. This proposal may be seen as an example of cooperation between farmers, agencies

and oil and gas companies so that land may be used in a more sustainable way so that all parties

can benefit.

POPULATION &

TRAFFIC:

Increase in population will not be foreseen as the applicant is currently residing on the property.

Traffic increase concerning water haulers for different types of industry is observed.

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ALR NON-FARM USE REPORT

MAPS FILE NO. 067/2014

PRRD Official Community Plan By-law No.1940, 2011 (Map 21)

PRRD Zoning Bylaw 479, 1986(Index Map 1-A )

↑ N

↑ N

Subject Property

Subject Property

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ALR NON-FARM USE REPORT

MAPS FILE NO. 067/2014

Agricultural Land Reserve (094A.007)

CLI-Soil Classification (093A/02)

38

c42

w

↑ N

↑ N

O

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ALR SUBDIVISION REPORT

MAPS FILE NO. 067/2014

Air Photo

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TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check appropriate box)

EXCLUSIONunder Sec. 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act

J INCLUSIONunder Sec. 17(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act

APPLICANT

Registered Owner: AgentTRENT & TWYLA LINDBERG TRYON LAND SURVEYING

Address: Address:PC BOX 879 10201 17th STREET

TAYLOR, BC DAWSON CREEK, BC

Postal Code Postal CodeVOC2KO V1G4C3

Tel. (home) 250-789-6791 (work) 250-793-0566 Tel. 250-782-5868Fax 250-782-6707 Fax 250-782-6029E-mail E-mail

swampdonkeytelus. net [email protected]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT JURISDICTION (Indicate name ofRegional District or Municipality)

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

LAND UNDER APPLICATION (Show land on plan or sketch)

Title Number

BA383262

Size of Each Parcel(Ha.)

62

Date of PurchaseMonth Year

JUNE 2006

OWNERSHIP OR INTERESTS IN OTHER LANDS WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY(Show information on plan or sketch,)

If you have interests in other lands within this community complete the following:

TitleNumber(s):3245502’_CA3245493, CA3245494, CA3245497, CA3245495, CA3245496, CA324550].

CA3245500, CA3245492, CA3245498, CA3245491, CA3245489, CA3245490, CA3245499

CA3245482, CA3245481, CA3245484, CA3245483, CA3245488, CA3245487, CA3245486, CA3245485

Application by a Land Owner 1 2003

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APPLICATION BY LAND OWNER

NOTE: The information required by thisform and the documents you provide with it are collected to..,.

under the Agricultural Land Commission Act and regulation This information will be available for review by thv member of thepublic. Ifyou hove any questions about the collection or use of this information, contact the Agricultural Lah4 Comthision andaskfor the staffmember who will be handling your application.

SUBDIVISION in the ALRunder Sec. 2 1(2) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act

Non-farm USE in the ALRunder Sec. 20(3) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act

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PROPOSAL (Please describe and show on plan or sketch)

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MANAGEMENT PLAN.

CURRENT USE OF LAND (Show information on plan or sketch)

List all existing uses on the parcel(s) and describe all buildings

Pasture, hay land (poor quality), trees, muskeg, gravel pad and access road for dugout and house

Applicant’s house and garage, pump house for dugout operations, wood shed, barn and horses,

3 sea containers (storage and hydro panels for servicing pumps).

USES ON ADJACENT LOTS (Show information on plan or sketch)

North

East

South

West

Treed with oil and gas lease

Treed, river valley

Pasture, oil and gas lease going in soon

Oil and gas lease including 1 O/G disposal well, treed muskeg

*A high voltage powerline crosses the properties east-west and there are pipelines everywhere.

DECLARATION

I/we consent to the use of the information provided in the application and all supporting documents to process theapplication in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act and regulation. Furthermore, I/we declare thatthe information provided in the application and all the supporting documents are, to the best of my/our knowledge,true and correct. I/we understand that the Agricultural Land Commission will take the steps necessary to confirm theaccuracy of the information and documents provided.

Date

March 25, 2014

Date

Date

Signature ofOwner or Agent

Signature ofOwner or Agent

Print Name

Brian Elliott

Print Name

Print Name

Please ensure the following documents are enclosed with your application:

• Application fee payable to the Local Government• Certificate of Title or Title Search Print• Agent authorization (if using agent)

• Map or sketch showing proposal & adjacent uses• Proof of Notice of Application *(See instructions)• Photographs (optional)

Application by a Land Owner 2 2003

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Name: Trent Lindberq Phone Number:

Title:Cellular Phone: 250-793-0566

Company: Swamp Donkey Ojlfield Services Inc.

Facsimile:Address: Box 2394

Dawson Creek. BC

Postal Code: Vi G 4T9 Email Address: swampdonkeytelus.net

Date: February 25,2014

To Whom It May Concern:

Re: Permitting for water development project within the remainder of the NW 1/4 Section 29-81-17

Please accept thl Ittr c my IIthnri7tinn fnr Trynn Land Surveying Ltd. to act as my/our agent in theabove captioned Iproiect.

Thank you.

Yours truly,

Signed by: Trent Lind berg

Title:

Company: Swamp Donkey Oilfield Services Inc.

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Water Development Plan for

Water Storage Project Located Within

The Northwest 114 of Section 29 Township 81 Range 17 W6M Peace River District

On behalf Swamp Donkey Oilfield Services Inc.

Tower Lake, BC

Prepared By:

Tryon Land Surveying Ltd.

10201-17 Street

Dawson Creek, British Columbia

VIG, 4C3

Original Document: 2 August 2013

Modified: 17 October 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pace

1.0 Introduction 1

2.0 Project Design Details I

3.0 Design of Water Storage Site 1

4.0 Geotechnical Considerations 2

5.0 Seismic Considerations 2

6.0 Flooding and Erosion Considerations 2

7.0 Land Issues 2

8.0 Water Supply & Demand 2

9.0 Construction Activities 4

10.0 Safety Concerns 4

11.0 Future Monitoring 4

12.0 Related Considerations 4

List of Appendices

1 1:100,000 Location Map

2 1:4,000 Site Plan

3 1:35,000 Map: Watershed Topography

4 Schedule 2 — Dam and Reservoir Information

5 Certificate of Title

6 NEWT Query: Upper Six Mile Creek

7 Report: Hydrology and Operational Withdrawal Procedures

8 NEWT Query: Water Licence C 107541

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Section 1: Introduction

• The purpose of the project is to provide a consistent supply of water for local agriculture (livestockwatering, farm equipment cleaning, crop spraying), and to supply the local oil and gas industry.

• Water will be withdrawn from Six Mile Creek and pumped to a dugout constructed within thenorthwest 1/4 of Section 29 Township 81 Range 17 W6M Peace River District.

• Withdrawal of water will occur during spring run-off and periods of high rainfall only.• This method of water use is common in Western Canada and even worldwide where water supplies

are less abundant.

Section 2: Project Design Details

• Intake: At the creek will be a 16” suction line which will be 60m in length, followed by a 10”suction line connected to the pump.

• Pump: Diesel powered. Capacity is 3 m2/minute (3000L/minute) and will be actively managed.Although pumping capacity is 4320m3/day, withdrawal rates will be actively managed to stay below10% of total water flow at all times. During spring run-off and heavy rainfall events, water flowwill be very high and therefore pumping rates may be at maximum. Operation time will beapproximately 6 weeks per year in total, with a maximum volume withdrawn to be approximatelyl50,000m3which is the capacity of the dugout.

• Exclusion fences: Not required. The site is on private property. There is no public access. Thereare livestock fences etc. on the perimeter to control the movement of cattle and cattle are not presentwhen the pump is active.

• Fish passage requirements: The source of water is Six Mile Creek. The FISS system classifies thestream as non-fish bearing.

• Water recycling or conservation measures: Pumping only occurs when water is flowing due tospring run-off or heavy rain falls. Withdrawal rates will remain below 10% of total stream flow atany time. The dugout is quite large and there likely isn’t enough water to available to fill it.Therefore, there is no need to recycle water back to the source. In the unlikely event the dugoutreaches capacity, overflow channels have been prepared.

• Staging areas: The fill stations provide safe access for the trucks. There is no need to get near thedugout. All works are already constructed and have been operational for about lyr. The stagingarea is the only land that has changed use. Other uses (access and agricultural) have not changed.

• Access roads: No road construction or modification will be required. All access roads had beenpreviously built for farm use.

Section 3: Design of Water Storage Site

The dugout was constructed with scrapers and compactor. Topsoil (8”) was removed and reserved.A cut was made in the ground at a depth of 2-4m. This material was used to build the surrounding berms.The reserved topsoil was used to cover the berms and was re-seeded with a grass mix to increase stabilityand prevent erosion.

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Section 4: Geotechnical Considerations

The dugout is built on a slope with the upsiope side of the dugout (SW) at grade. On the downslopeside (NE), 1.6m of the berm is below grade, and 5.4m above grade. At full capacily, the water level is at 6mabove grade. The berm is 12m in width at the top, varied width of 25 — 37m at the bottom, and has a 2:1slope thereby providing a great deal of safety and stability. Due to the slope of the land, in the unlikelyevent of a berm breach, water that is released will flow downslope back to the creek.

Section 5: Seismic Considerations

The region of northeast BC does not typically experience moderate or severe seismic events.Breach of the dugout due to seismicity is a very unlikely event. The berms are constructed with a 2:1 slopewith material that would provide enough flexibility that a catastrophic collapse is quite unlikely. Inaddition, the dugout is located uphill from the creek in question. Thus, in the event of a breach of the berms,any water to escape would flow downhill into Six Mile Creek. The water will be retained in its natural state— any escape of water will not cause contamination. There are no human activities or sensitive lands thatcould be damaged by any possible escape of water.

Section 6: Flooding and Erosion Considerations

This project is not expected to influence flooding or erosion in any negative way. Water will bewithdrawn during flood events only (i.e. spring run-off and heavy rainfalls) and may serve to mitigate thenegative effects of naturally occurring floods on Six Mile Creek and further downstream. Grass at the siteis the only vegetation that has been or will be removed. Berms have been re-seeded. Fill ditches have rip-rap, 3 00mm — 750mm. The road ditch has a grass bottom. Water testing has indicated the water quality isvery high. Storage of the water during flood conditions will help to mitigate erosion by reducing thevelocity of the water and lowering the flood plain elevation.

Section 7: Land Issues

The operation is located on private land and thus will not impact other land owners nor Crown land.Although there is some oil and gas activity in the immediate area, there will be no negative impacts to thoseoperations. Local grazing will not be negatively impacted as the withdrawal of water occurs primarily inthe spring before the cattle are grazing. Some of the water to be stored will benefit grazing and agriculturaloperations through watering and irrigation. The project site itself is on land previously used for haying. Theavailable topsoil is decent for hay, but little else.

Section 8: Water Supply & Demand

The project is within the Boreal White and Black Spruce biogeoclimatic zone. It1s characterized bylong, cold winters and short, warm summers. This zone receives little precipitation, and has pockets ofpermafrost which contribute to the slow growth of vegetation and slow decomposition (BC Ministry ofForests. Biogeoclimatic Zones of BC, Brochure 49).

Regional weather patterns indicate daily average temperatures ranging from -14.2°C to 15.7°C, witha daily maximum average of2l.2°C and a daily minimum average of -18.4°C. Average precipitation is

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312.6mm per year, with June and July receiving the most per month with 70.9mm and 83 .2mm,respectively (Government of Canada. Data recorded at Fort St JohnAirport for the years 1971-2000).

The dugout and point of diversion are located in the Six Mile Creek watershed, which drains intothe Peace River (See Appendix 3: Watershed Map). The watershed is about 10km x 5.3km in extent(3306ha) and has an elevation range of 712m to 865m. The dugout is located in a shallow valley withslopes are generally less than 6% (3.4°). There are some pockets with steeper terrain of 10% to over 30%(5.5°-17°) on the northwest side of the valley.

A thorough assessment of the water source in question was done in March 2012 (see Appendix 7).The FISS system shows Six Mile Creek to be a non-fish bearing stream. Withdrawals will be limited to thespring and early summer high-flow periods. The discharge rate given by NEWT at that location peaks inMay at over 0.26m3/s(15.6m3/minute), and declines in June to less than 0.19m3/s(l1.43!minute) (SeeAppendix 6). Although the pumping capacity is high and water flow rates will vary annually andseasonally, water flow will be monitored and the rate of withdrawal will be restricted manually to staybelow 10% of total flow. Note that the dugout does not have the capacity to hold 10% of creek flow at itsmaximum.

This water development project will not impact local or regional water quality. Stored water willnot be treated and will not become contaminated due to leaching while stored in the dugout. Impacts fromthe project are likely to be neutral or positive in the form of a small reduction of the total flood waterflowing downstream. The project will not impact local recreation or cultural activities as the area ispredominantly agricultural with some industrial activity. Aesthetic impacts will be minimal and localized.The source of water is not habitat for any aquatic species and thus will not have a negative impact (SeeAppendix 5).

There is one point of diversion over 7km downstream from this project, located on Six Mile Creek.This is a water licence (File C107541) for 27.277m3 per day. Using the flow rates given by NEWT, anaverage (0.11m3/second), a small fraction of 1% of total daily flow is withdrawn under that licence, whichwill not be impacted by our water development project (See Appendix 8).

Currently, water being stored in the dugout has been used only for garden watering. However,demand for a regular supply of water exists for use by local farmers and oil and gas operators in the area.Once all the necessary permits are in place, water will be sold to the oil and gas industry to be used forfracking and dust control. Local farmers will use it for spraying fertilizers and herbicides, and for wateringcattle.

Demand will vary from year to year with variations in the economy and weather. In general, basedon historical activity levels, water demand for farming uses will vary from 25%-90%. In drier yearsdemand will be higher than average, and the majority of water sold will be for farming use as it will takepriority over industrial use. Wet weather years will mean a greater relative demand from the oil and gasindustry, which could constitute up to 75% of the total volume being sold.

Economic activity in the local oil and gas industry will also affect demand greatly. In recent years,it is estimated that a water development project such as this could meet demand of 50,000m3— 75,000m3ofwater per year for industrial uses. It is also estimated that through the next 5 years, demand for water forfracking will decrease by 75% as other materials and methods will be in use.

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Section 9: Construction Activities

All construction has been completed.

Section 10: Safety Concerns

Safety concerns from this project are extremely limited. With a slope of 2:1, the berms are verystable and slumping will not occur. Berm breach due to slow degradation is unlikely as the site will becasually monitored throughout the year by the land owner and workers on site. In the unlikely event thereis a catastrophic failure of the berm, escaping water would flow a short distance downhill to Six Mile Creekand would not likely impact anything or anyone.

The water pipeline connecting the water source to the dugout crosses a gas Pipeline. In the event ofa berm breach, this pipeline will not be impacted as it is buried 2. im below ground.

Load out pipes are incorporated into the berm allowing workers to safely withdraw water from thedugout. There is no need for anyone to get close to the water within the dugout.

The site is on private land that is fenced, with a gate at the access point.

Section 11: Future Monitoring

The berms have been well constructed for long term use. Given their solid construction and therelatively low risk of problems, monitoring will be regular but informal.

Section 12: Related Considerations

There are 3 known archaeological sites within 1 km of the project, as well as several sites with higharchaeological potential. During the construction of this project and the local oil and gas operations, noarchaeological evidence or material was discovered.

There are no environmental or other concerns due to this project.

Agent signature:

March 25, 2014

Brian Elliott, Tryon Land Surveying Ltd. DateAgent for Trent Lindberg, Swamp Donkey Oilfield Services Inc.

Tryon Land Surveying Ltd. Page 4

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Appendix 1

1:100,000 Location Map

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TRENT LINDBERGSWAM!’ DONKEY OILFIELD SERVICES

PROPOSEDSHORT-TERM USE OF WATER

LOCATED WITHIN NW 1/4 SECTION 29TOWNSHIP 81 RANGE 17 W6M

PEACE RIVER DISTRICT

BCGS: 94A.0071:100,000

0 1 2 3 4 5Km

ProjeDion UTM Zone 10 NAD 83Map to scale when plotted

on a page 280mw x 432mm (Ledger)

Point of Diversion

Water Collection Area.“ Highway, Regional Main Road/ Paved or Highgrade Road/ Unpaved or Lowgrade Road

• Resource or Recreation RoadWinterPark, Protected AreaRecreation Area

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Appendix 2

1:4,000 Site Plan

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86&000

TRENT LINDBERCSWAMP DONKEY OILFIELD SERVICES

SITE PLAN FORSHORT-TERM USE OF WATER

LOCATED WITHIN NW 1/4 SECTION 29TOWNSHIP 81 RANGE 17 W6M

PEA CE RIVER DISTRICT

BCGS: 94A 0071:4,000

0 50 100 150 200 M

Projection UTM Zone 10 NAD 83Map to scale wtien plotted

on a page 280mm x 432mm (Ledger)

Proposed Point of DiversionWater Collection AreaL1 Surveyed Parcel

Right of WayWellsite

TRVQh) TRYON LAND SURVEYING LTD.

PROFESSIONAL Davison Creek Fort NelsonGROUP www. TryonGroup.ca

T,yor Job 13.-I 95 (M92) Agst 2013

648000

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Appendix 3

1:35,000 Map: Watershed Topography

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TRENT LINDBERGSWAMP DONKEY OILFIELD SERVICES

PROPOSEDSHORT-TERM USE OF WATER

LOCATED WITHIN NW 1/4 SECTION 29TOWNSHIP 81 RANGE 17 W6M

PEA CE RIVER DISTRICT

- WATERSHED TOPOGRAPHY-

BCGS: 94A. 0071:35,000

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0 0.5 1 1.5 2kmProjection UTM Zone 10 NAD 83

Map to scale when plotted ona page 280mm x 432mm (Ledger).

Point of Withdrawal

X NEWT Query LocationWater Collection AreaLocal Watershed Boundary

ProvinaI Vtershed Boundarieshhi Slope>10%

Aspect SE - S - SWEl Pipeline RRN0 Wellsite

TRYA) TRYON LAND SURVEYING LTD.

PROFESSIONAL Dawson Creek Fort NelsonGROUPJ% www.TryonGroup.ca

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Appendix 4

Schedule 2 — Dame and Reservoir Information

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BRITISHCOLUMBIA

SCHEDULE 2

DAM & RESERVOIR INFORMATION

REQUIRED IN SUPPORT OF A WATER LICENCE APPLICATION FOR STORAGE PURPOSE

MAILING ADDRESS

SWAMP DONKEY OILFIELD SERVICESBOX 2394, DAWSON CREEK, BC POSTALCODE

E-MAILADDRESS [email protected] V1G 4T9

HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE CELL FAX250-789-6791 250-793-0566 250-782-6707

SOURCE(S) OF WATER (NAME OF STREAM WHERE WORKS ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED)SIX MILE CREEK

2. DAM/RESERVOIR

(I) If the stream is perennial or flows intermittently, please provide a low flow assessment (for filling and maintaining reservoirs) and a high flow assessment(for determining dam design flood) and/or a complete hydrological assessment in support of your application.

(ii) If the stream flow is ephemeral in nature (i.e., flows only during wet periods or during spring runoff), please provide an estimate of the drainage areasabove the dam or dugout location, an adequate summary of any measured stream flow information available and/or an estimate of high flows in support ofyour application.

Note: If you have any questions concerning the hydrology of your stream (source), please contact your local Water Stewardship Division Office for more detailedinformation.

4. FISH POND PERMIT

If you intend to place or maintain fish in your dugout or reservoir, you must obtain a Private Fish Pond permit or Commercial Fish Farm Licence. Please contactthe nearest office of Ministry of Environment or the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands for more information.

SURNAME

LINDBERG I TRENT

1. WATER L.ICENCE APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

GIVEN NAME(S) Date Received

FILE NUMBER

PROJECT CONSULTANT The Water Stewardship Division may recommend that the dam be designed by, and constructedunder the supervision of, a Professional Engineer registered in the province of BC.

MAILING ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE PHONE FAX

2. PROPOSED WORKS — Please Complete I or2where appcabIe to your prect.

IS THE DUGOUT CONSTRUCTED IN THE STREAM CHANNEL OR OFF STREAM?OFF STREAM

1. DUGOUT/PONDSTORAGE CAPACITY I LENGTH I WIDTH

145,00 31 262m 27Om-‘ rirm I

NOTE: PLEASE ATTACH A DETAILED PLAN FOR (a) THROUGH (d) BELOW SHOWING CROSS SECTIONS ANDPLAN VIEWS OF THE PROPOSED DAM/RESERVOIR STRUCTURE.

MAXIMUM DEPTH

6m

HEIGHT I LENGTH I CREST WIDTH

ml ml ma) STORAGE DAM FOOT PRINT AREA FOR DAM ha (allow 10 metres beyond actual dam structure for

maintenance).

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

STORAGE CAPACITY dam3 I FLOODED AREA

31b) RESERVOIR orm I ha

Land tenure where works are to be constructedand/or flooded, owned by: Applicant U Private U Crown U

DESCRIPTION/TYPE

c) SPILLWAY DESIGN FLOW FREEBOARD31m/s1 m

d) LOW LEVEL OUTLET(SLUICEWAY)

DESCRIPTION/TYPE

NUMBER OF SEEPAGE COLLARS

3. STREAM HYDROLOGY FLOW INFORMATION

CONTROL WORKS USED

NOTE: IF SPACE IS INSUFFICIENT, PLEASE ATTACH THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IN A COVERING LETTER OR REPORT

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Appendix 5

Certificate of Title

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TITLE SEARCH PRINT 2013-08-02, 10:08:55Requestor: PA20797Folio/File Reference: 13195

**CURRENT INFORMATION ONLY - NO CANCELLED INFORMATION SHOWN**

Land Title District PRINCE GEORGELand Title Office PRINCE GEORGE

Title Number BA383262From Title Number R19641

Application Received 2006-05-3 1

Application Registered 2006-06-06

Registered Owner in Fee SimpleRegistered Owner/Mailing Address: TRENT MARK LINDBERG, SELF-EMPLOYED

TWYLA MARIE LINDBERG, HOMEMAKERP.O. BOX 879TAYLOR, BCVOC 2K0

AS JOINT TENANTS

Taxation Authority PEACE RIVER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

Description of LandParcel Identifier: 014-637-791Legal Description:

THE NORTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 81 RANGE 17 WEST OF THE 6THMERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT EXCEPT PLAN A938

Legal NotationsTHIS CERTIFICATE OF TITLE MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE AGRICULTURAL LANDCOMMISSION ACT, SEE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE PLAN NO. 21608

Charges, Liens and InterestsNature: MORTGAGERegistration Number: BB803790Registration Date and Time: 2009-08-27 12:39Registered Owner: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

Nature: STATUTORY RIGHT OF WAYRegistration Number: 664030790Registration Date and Time: 20 11-12-23 12:53Registered Owner: TERRA ENERGY CORP.

INCORPORATION NO. A61537

Title Number: BA383262 Title Search Print Page 1 of 2

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TITLE SEARCH PRINT 2013-08-02, 10:08:55Requestor: PA20797Folio/File Reference: 13195

Nature: STATUTORY RIGHT OF WAYRegistration Number: BB1496768Registration Date and Time: 2012-08-28 10:39Registered Owner: CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED

INCORPORATION NO. A85292Remarks: PART ON PLAN EPP184O1

Duplicate Indefeasible Title NONE OUTSTANDING

Transfers NONE

Pending Applications NONE

Title Number: BA383262 Title Search Print Page 2 of 2

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Appendix 6

NEWT Query: Upper Six Mile Creek

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Northeast Water Assessment Tool (NEWT) Query

Query Location:

UTM-EASTING 647884

UTM-NORTHING 6214828

NAME Lower Peace River

DATE Wed 0ct92013

Disclaimer:The NorthEast Water Tool (NEWT) has been developed and placed on this website by the

Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) for the convenience of industry and the public.Information relating to NEWT is believed to be representative, but technical inaccuraciesand uncertainties may occur. NEWT carries no guarantee of any kind, express or implied.The Commission accepts no liability or blame for loss or damages incurred by any person orbusiness entity based on the use 01 NEWT

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Dcl Nov Dec

Drainage Area: 3,334 haAverage Annual Precipitation: 480.6 mmAverage Elevation (m): 776 mBasin Centre - Easting: 644747 11

Basin Centre - Northing 6213214 mAverage Annual Unit Runoff: 62.8 mmAverage Annual Volume Runoff: 2,094856 m’Average Annual Discharge: 0.07 m’Is

8C[.1l.’Ic1COMMISSION

600 000 Lttii.....IL.iriZZmMonth

Average Average Reserved for Potential Existing Allocation RemainingRunoff Discharge Average Runoff Environmental Maximum (Licenses or Potential for(mm) (m’is) (in’) Plow (m’) Allocation (m’) Approvals) (m’) Allocation (in’)

Jan 0.3 0 9,029 7,675 1,354 141 1,213

Feb 0.2 0 7,667 6,517 1,150 127 1,023 Winter Flow Limited

Mar 0.6 0.01 18,735 15,925 2,810 141 2,669 Winter Flow Limited

Apr 3.1 0.04 103,353 87,850 15,503 136 15,367

May 20.9 0.26 697,170 592,595 104,576 141 104,435

Jun 14.7 0.19 491,276 417,585 73,691 136 73,555

Jul 11 0.14 365,595 310,756 54,839 141 54,698

Aug 5.3 0.07 176,417 149,955 26.463 141 26.322

Sep 3.6 0.05 120,699 102,594 16,105 136 17.968

Oct 1.9 0.02 64,210 54,579 9,632 141 9,491

Nov 0.7 001 23,685 20,133 3,553 136 3,416

Dec 0.5 001 17.018 14,466 2,553 141 2,412 ‘Atnter Flow Limited

Annual 62.8 0.07 2,094,856 1,780,828 314,228 1,859 312,569

Monthiy R,noff lm’t

raM51t Basin

169 737 ha[ooooorzZiZJvm1

::tat0n4738 mm 24 000 000 1 —1It

Basin Centre - Easting: 663973 m 18.000.000 .

Av:rageAnnualUrxtRLlnoff:6244188

m I ._JL• • ...

114,47oo I..

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average Average Reserved for Potential Existing Allocation RemainingRunoff Discharge Average Runoff Environmental Maximum (Ucenses or Potential for

Month (mm) (m’ls) - (m’) ,, Flow (m’) Allocation (m’) Approvals) (in’) Allocation (in’) Note

Jan 0.2 0.16 419,625 356,681 62,944 11,144,888 -11,081.944 WnterFlowLimited

Feb 0.2 0.12 297,007 252,456 44,551 10.154,995 -10,110 444 Wnter Flow Limited

Mar 0.5 0.33 887,981 754,784 133,197 11,144,888 -11,011,690 WinlerFlowLimiled

Apr 3.2 208 5,378,504 4,571,729 806,776 10,814,924 -10,008,148

May 21.8 13.8 36,962,449 31,418,082 5,544,367 11,144,888 -5,600,520

Jun 15.6 10.21 26,470,044 22,499,538 3,970,507 10,765,439 -6,794,932

Jul 11.5 7.31 19,583,083 16,645,621 2,937,463 11,035.403 -8,097,941

Aug 6.5 4.12 11,028,673 9,374,372 1,654,301 11,035,403 -9,381,102

Sep 4.2 2.74 7,105,362 6,039,558 1,065,804 10,680,095 -9,614,291

Oct 2.3 1.45 3,896,730 3,312,221 584,510 11,104,888 -10,520,378

Nov 0.9 0.62 1,608,805 1,367,485 241,321 10,814,924 -10,573,603

Dec 0.5 0.31 831,747 706,985 124.762 11,144,888 -11,020,126 V1nterFlowLimited

Annual 67.4 3.63 114,470,012 97,299,610 17,170,602 130,055,621 -112,885,120

Ministry ofBUIT1SIt Forests, lands andCot.uNlitI &

Ntuural Resource Operations Gescience BC

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Appendix 7

Report: Hydrology and Operational Withdrawal Procedures

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Peace CounbyTechnical ServicesLtd.

948 100m AvenueDawson Creek, BC

V1G 1W3Phone: 250-782-6463Fax: 250-782-6466

E-ma: bjortmanteIus,net

March 4, 2012

Trent LindbergP.O. Box 2756Dawson Creek, BCVI G 5A1

Attn: Mr. Trent Lindberg

Re: Short Term Water Use and Water Licence Applications on Six Mile Creek

This letter report is in support of water withdrawal applications for Trent Lindberg on SixMile Creek in the Dawson Creek Water Precinct.

Under the request of Trent Lindberg a review of the hydrology and operationalwithdrawal procedures was completed to support processing of water applications toWater Stewardship.

LOCATION

Land location is the NW 1/4, Section 29, Township 81, Range 17, W6M, PRD. Mapshowing watershed, POD with Six Mile Creek identified is shown in Figure 1.

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Six Mile Creek

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Figure 1. Six Mile Creek

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PREVIOUS STUDIES

A report completed by I-larder Associates Engineering Consulting Inc. File No.; H750was supplied for background information on the site. Information pulled from this reportincludes the drainage area of 31.3 km.2 and that the FISS system showed the stream asnon-fish bearing. Q lOOi discharge of 20.1 m3!sec was shown in the report. Channelwidth and depth was 6.Om wide by 1.5m deep on May 20, 2010.

The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration Hydrology Report # 135 “Annual UnitRunoff On The Canadian Prairies” was used to determine unit runoffs for variousprobability of exceedence percentages. The following information was pulled from thisreport.

50% probability of exceedence (Median) 70 000 m3/km.2 (2 191 000 m3lyear)70% probability of exceedence 40 000 m3/km.2 (1 252 000 m3/year)90% probability of exceedence 20000 m3/km.2. (626 000 m3/year).

The “British Columbia Streamfiow Inventory” was used to determine the normal annualrunoff and the monthly distribution of runoff in percentages. Using the Alces, Beattonand Pouce Coupe Rivers the normal annual runoff ranges between 89 mm, 90 mm and110 mm, using these values for the watershed area above the point of diversion thenormal annual runoff volumes would range between 2 785 700 m3/year to 3 443 000m3/year.

Monthly distribution shows that 65 70% of the runoff occurs in the months of April,May and June, due to the size of the Six Mile Creek watershed it is anticipated that amajority of the runoff will occur during snowmelt and rain events.

WATER LICENCE REVIEW

A review of water licences on the source and downstream (up to confluence with PeaceRiver) was completed. One active water licence was issued for Industrial Dust Controlpurpose in the amount of 6000 gallons per day (27.2 m3/day) from May I — September30 annually. The dust control licence wi Li have prior rights and Lindberg’ s licence willneed to ensure that water is available downstream for the dust control licence.

The short term approval (water withdrawals) system was not reviewed as water licenceshave prior rights over short term approvals.

2011 DISCHARGE MONITORING

The scope of work consists of monitoring Six Mile Creek for discharge. The workincludes flow measurement for velocity and depth using velocity meters (standard andAcoustic Doppler) and installing continuous stage (water level) recorders at the sites.Work has followed BC Hydrometric Standards and Water Survey of Canada standardsfor data collection.

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Stream discharge monitoring was completed 7 times during the April — August timeframeduring 2011. No winter under ice discharge measurements were completed as dischargelevels would be negligible. Water level data is currently manually downloaded at eachsite visit, no telemetry has currently been installed.

At each station, a pressure transducer has been installed to record river level. Water leveldata was recorded every 15 minutes. Data is stored on data loggers at the site thendownloaded during subsequent field visits. Table I summarizes the equipment and datadownload procedure for the station, Benchmarks also have been installed at each site toestablish a local vertical datum.

S

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Bench Mark and,

Pressure Transducer

RATING CURVE DEVELOPMENT

In order to convert the water level data to discharge, discharge measurements werecollected to be able to develop rating curves. A rating curve is a stage-dischargerelationship that relates water level to flow. Once enough data points are collected for asuitable range of flows then a rating curve can be used to predict streamilow based on thewater level recorded.

Discharge measurements have been collected using either a Price AA (bucket wheel)current meter, or an ADV (acoustic Doppler velocimeter). Discharges were measuredusing the wading method. Photos showing typical measurement set-ups are included inAppendix A.

Figure 1 shows the hydrograph for 2011 on Six Mile Creek. Missing portions of thehydrograph were caused by bank failures on stage recorders and beaver activity in midJune. Reviewing Figure 3, Kiskatinaw River WSC data, we can see what the missingportions of the Six Mile Creek hydrograph may have looked like. Also, Figure 2 showsthe precipitation data for Fort St John and the majority of precipitation occurred in lateJune and early July. These rain events caused extensive damage in the Peace Rivercountry last summer.

I

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Six Mile Creek

Data Logger,

Staff Gauge • Hobo Waterproof Shuttle

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10

20

30

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Figure 2. Fort St. John Environment Canada 2011 temperature and precipitation data.

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Fort St. John Env. Canada Data

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— Discharge — - Median A Discharge Measurements

500

400E

300

,tpr0l May01 Jun01 Jul01 AtigOl Sep01 Oct01Date & Time hi PAST

Figure 3. Kiskatinaw River Water Survey of Canada 2011 discharge data.

Discharge ----- Max — — Mean A Discharge Measurements

700

600

500

400

PH H

Apr01 May01 Jun01 Jul01 Aug01 Sep01 Oct01Date & Time In P1ST

Figure 4. Kiskatinaw River WSC Station 2011 discharge data showing mean, max and 2011 data.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Withdrawals will be variable and will ramp up to a maximum of 5 000 m3/day duringpeak runoff periods but will stay within the 10% of in stream flows for maximumwithdrawals.

Intake is already installed in the stream under previous work, additional intakes may beplaced in the stream to increase the withdrawal capacity, the pump setup will be aboveground temporary pipes/intakes with pumps placed well back from the stream.

Monitoring will include the following:1. Establishment of a staff gauge in the withdrawal location for pumping staff to

monitor the stream level. Discharge measurements will be taken at various flowrates and continuous monitoring will be placed in the control section to determinethe hydrograph for the spring runoff. This information will then be used to set thewithdrawal rates.

2. Snow surveys are a useful tool in determining the magnitude of runoff expectedand also to determine the amount of runoff yet to come in March-April. These arequick measurements that can be made annually to develop a trend of runoff in thewatershed. PCTS[. can supply the equipment and procedures to complete thiswork or complete for you.

3. Precipitation and temperature forecasts during the month ofApril-May are alsokey in predicting the runoff expected. Typically three days of above freezingtemperatures overnight will initiate the spring freshet. Precipitation forecasts canbe used to plan pumping activities after the snowpack has diminished.

4. Installation of a precipitation gauge at the land location, this will help in capturingtotal precipitation data for the watershed. Recording of the precipitation regularlywill be required.

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN

By using the variable rate withdrawal system and transferring the water into the storagereservoir during the peak of the freshet the withdrawals will not have a detrimentalimpact on the watershed.

The proposal is to monitor the stream and maintain the withdrawals below the 10%maximum withdrawal from the stream at any flow. Withdrawals will cease when streamflows drop below 0.056 m3/sec.

Withdrawal rates may vary during the day as early runoff has daily rise and fall withovernight temperatures dropping and slowing the runoff. A reference sheet will be on sitefor the staff gauge readings, this can be used to adjust the withdrawals within the 10%withdrawal threshold.

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If you have any questions feel free to contact the undersigned at 250-782-6463 or cell250-219-0722.

Thanku

Barry OrtmanPeace Country Technical Services Ltd.

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Lindberg Six Mile Creek Appendix A

Photo 1. stream section upstream of withdrawal point on Six Mile

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Photo 2 Monitoring section April 29,2011.

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Photo 4. April 29,2011 discharge measurement.

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charge measurement.

11 looking upstream.

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Photo 8. July 18, 2011 discharge measurement.

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Northeast Water Assessment Tool (NEWT) Query

Query Location:

UTM-EASTING 652181

UTM-NORTHING 6217031

NAME Lower Peace River

DATE Fri Oct11 2013

BC [.111 Tern COMMISSION

Query WatershedDrainage Area 5,809 haAverage Annual Precipitation: 475.8 mmAverage Elevation (m): 768.3 mBasin Centre - Easting: 646713 mBasin Centre - Northing: 6213708 mAverage Annual Unit Runoff: 62.2 mmAverage Annual Volume Runoff 3,611,035 m’Average Annual Discharge: 0.11 rn’/s

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Runoff Discharge Average Runoff Environmental Maximum (Licenses or Potential forMonth (mm) (m’is) (m’) w() Allocation (m’) Approvals) (mi) • Allocation (m’)

Jan 0.3 0.01 15,488 13,165 2,323 1,480 844

Feb 02 0.01 13,167 11,192 1,975 1337 639 WnterFlowLimited

Mar 0.6 0.01 32,125 27,306 4,819 1,480 3,339 ‘Mnter Flow Limited

Apr 3.1 0.07 178,045 151,338 26,707 1,432 25,275

May 207 0.45 1,203,558 1,023,024 180,534 1,480 179,054

Jun 14.6 0.33 847,881 720,699 127.182 1,432 125,750

Jtd 10.8 0.23 627.364 533,259 94,105 1,480 92,625

Aug 5.2 0,11 302,982 257,535 45,447 1,480 43,968

Sep 3.6 0.08 208,517 177,239 31,278 1.432 29,846

Oct 1.9 004 111.855 95,077 16,778 1,480 15,298

Nov 07 0.02 40,718 34,610 6,108 1,432 4,676

Dec 0.5 0.01 29,335 24,935 4,400 1,480 2,921 Wnter Flow Limited

Annual 82.2 0.11 3,611036 3,089,379 641,655 17,423 624,232

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Potenhiel Mesirmiro Aiioooiio,r Ire’)pntBasin 32 000 000 R served f En or ntal Fl w br’)Drainage Area: 169,737 ha .

Average Annual Precipitation: 473.8 mm 24,000,000

Average Elevation (m): 635.2 mBasin Centre - Easting: 663973 m 16,000,000

Basin Centre - Northing: 6244188 mAverage Annual Unit Runoff: 67.4 mm 8.000 000

Average Annual Volume Runoff: 114,470,012 m’Average Annual Discharge: 3.63 m’/s 0

Jan F’b Mar Apr Mey Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‘ Average Average Reserved for Potential Existing Allocation RemainingRunoff Discharge Average Runoff Environmental Maximum (Licenses or Potential for

Month (mm) (m’Is) (m’) Flow (m’) , Allocation (m’) Approvals) (m’) Allocation (m’)

Jan 02 0.16 419,625 356,681 62,944 11,144,888 -11,081,944

Feb 0.2 0.12 297,007 252,456 44,551 10,154,995 -10,110,444 Wir,ter Flow Limited

Mar 0.5 033 887,981 754,784 133,197 11,144,888 -11,011,690 WinterFlowLimited

Apr 3.2 2.08 5,378,504 4,571,729 806,776 10,814,924 -10,008,148

May 21.8 13.8 36,062,449 31,418,082 5,544,367 11,144,888 -5,600,520

Jun 15.6 1021 26,470,044 22,499,538 3,970,507 10,765,439 -6,794,932

, Jul 11.5 7.31 19,583,083 16,645,621 2,937,463 11,035,403 -8,097,941

Aug 6.5 4.12 11.028,673 9,374,372 1,654,301 11.035,403 -9,381.102

Sep 4.2 2.74 7,105,362 6,039,558 1,065,804 10,680,095 -9,614,291

Oct 2.3 1.45 3,896.730 3.312,221 584.510 11.094,888 -10,510,378

Nov 0.9 0.62 1,608,805 1,367,485 241,321 10,814,924 -10,573,603

‘ Dec 0.5 0.31 831,747 706,985 124,762 11,144,888 -11,020,126 Winter Flow Limited

Annual 67.4 3.63 114,470,012 97,299,610 17,170,602 130,056,621 -112,885,120

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Existing Water Licence POD

Existing Section 8 POD

Query Point

Query Watershed

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