Development of an Environmental Impact and Mitigation Assessment Program for a Tailings Storage Facility Stability Upgrade
Titel:
Development of an Environmental Impact and Mitigation Assessment Program for a Tailings Storage Facility Stability Upgrade
Auteur:
McHaina, D. M. Januszewski, S. Hallam, R. L.
Verschenen in:
International journal of mining, reclamation and environment
Paginering:
Jaargang 15 (2001) nr. 2 pagina's 123-140
Jaar:
2001-06
Inhoud:
This paper summarizes an environmental impact and mitigation assessment plan developed for a tailings storage facility stability upgrade project at a Canadian base-metal mine. The plan details environmental aspects relevant for channel modification involving the narrowing of a creek channel width. Planning for a tailings storage facility stability upgrade is site-specific, however, this paper details a number of aspects that may be taken into consideration when planning for a project of a similar nature. These aspects include: evaluation of environmental effects and their significance, analyses of cumulative effects, in-situ fish habitat characterization and enhancement program, regulatory requirements, provisions for accidents and malfunctions and fisheries compensation requirements. These considerations together with the proposed monitoring activities for the on-going construction activities are reviewed and discussed in this paper. These aspects can be applied to similar situations when considering factors such as topography, geology, climate, biophysical setting, availability of construction materials, mode of construction, reclamation options and applicable laws.