Page 10 January 1983 Cassiar Courier Cassiar Environmental Program Chief Engineer Environmental and Quality Control Secretary Environmental Engineer Co ee ee a oe iDesign Draftsman ummer Reclamation There are two major areas that the Environ- mental Department concentrates on in order to comply with Government. Regulations and Com- pany Policy. These are the monitoring of existing conditions and secondly, the design of control measures to improve or reduce undesirable con- ditions. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - Ministry of Energy,- Mines and Petroleum Resources (Mine Inspectors, Environmental Inspectors). - Ministry of Environment Waste Management Branch - Air, Water Fish and Wildlife - Ministry of Health - Environment Canada (Federal) - Atomic Energy Control Board (Federal) The Environmental Department is constantly monitoring conditions in the Plantsite and Town- site. The results of samples taken are posted monthly at the Mine Dry where all employees may see them. The following are the types of sampling done by the department: PO ROT OS vl oe SAMPLING IN Si ceieaclge : TOWNSITE MONITERING STATION TOWNSITE - Weekly - Asbestos Fibres - 0.04 F/CC limit - Weekly - Suspended Particulate - 200 Micrograms/M - Monthly - Total Particulate that settles out of the air. - Residentia a} 1.75 MG/ decimeter - Industrial. 2.90 mg/ decimeter - Quarterly - Asbestos Fibres - 0.04 F/CC - Wearing of Low Vol- ume sampler - 0.04 F/CC - Weekly - Coliform and Chlorine - =2.2 MPN/100 ML (MPN - mean probable - number) - Asbestos fibre in water - Personal and Station- ary > 85 DB(A) ., fe ep He Ge Res ee a 3 t Low Volume High Volume Dustfall Cup © Membrane Filter Personal Samples Water Samples Noise Reading Layout Draftsman FSIS GD Technologist Sr. Technician Hydroseeder Operator Student Supervisor lL High School. Students PLANTSITE Asbestos level standards for the Plantsite are as follows: - 2 Fibres/CC for personal exposure - 2 Fibres/CC points of emission (Dryer Stacks) - 0.5 Fibres/CC return air (Baghouses) PERSONAL FIBRE SAMPLING Types of Plantsite sampling are as follows: Quarterly Union Survey - Walk around samples - Total Plantsite Semi Annual Survey - Stationary - Total Plantsite Weekly Samples - Two main Baghouses - Loaders - Dry Rock Storage - Concentrator and No. 1 Pug Mill area (Temporary) - Other areas as required (i.e. to remove a permanent dust mask area) Membrane Filter Spot Checks Personal Samples (low volume sampler worn) Water Samples - Coliform and Chlorine weekly - Asbestos Stack Samples - Asbestos - Semi Annual Noise Sample - Stationary - Personal - 85 DB(A) Sewage Plant - B.O.D. (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) 45 mg/l - Suspended solids 60 mg/1 - Quarterly Air Surveys Radiation Source Monitoring - Semi ar:nual Other areas monitored are: - Truck Wash - Garbage Dump - Tailings Pile - Powerhouse Emissions - Baghouses - Snow Dumps : Weather te ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN FOR DUST CONTROL Conveyor - Drag Chain - Top Covers -- Ventilation - Dribble Elevators Central Vacuum Systems Isolation of High Dust Area - Conveyor gal- lery bulk heads Crusher Enclosures Baghouse Installations - 23 baghouses on the Plantsite Cafeteria Exhaust Fans ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE The Environmental Committee was formed in 1976. This is a joint Management and Union (Locals 6536 and 8449) Committee. The purpose of the committee is to improve communications, monitor conditions and make recommendations for improvements. Plantsite inspections are bondteed monthly; followed up by a meeting with company repre- sentatives, which is chaired by the Manager. Copies of the minutes are posted on notice boards and copies:sent to Unions, Ministry of Mines and the Company President. A Senior Environmental Committee was wie formed in 1976 and met on a regular basis. This committee, formed from senior company person- nel, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Health and senior union people, has not been active for a number of years because of improved conditions; however, it has not been formally disbanded and would be recalled if the situation warranted this. INDOCTRINATION The Environmental Department has worked with the Personnel and Other Departments in de- veloping the indoctrination program This is to ensure that new employees are aware of the haz- ards of asbestos: asbestos and smoking, etc., and know how to protect themselves and their fami- lies. Two examples of this is the use of respirators when or where required, and the use of coveralls and smocks. We are presently working on:a video tape pro- gram to incorporate all of this material also. RECLAMATION The purpose of reclamation programs is to beautify the Townsite and to prepare to return disturbed areas to a natural setting when mining is completed here. Examples of work done are: - gravel and topsoil deliveries - planting and hydroseeding of lawns - annual fertilization_of lawns - test plots to reclaim tailings pile - clearing of underbrush - tree planting Areas of Frustration: - Motorcycles and snowmobiles which damage work done - trees broken - Respect for newly planted lawns. - People who cannot cut lawns that have been planted. _by Gordon Becket ‘ ————E ss _ anna snsssmn=aespsvn masons see ee eee eee nee set NS SN eee Cassiar Courier January 1983 Page 11 COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS 1983 will begin with the Cassiar Community Club in the same kind of situation as all other areas of our Commun- ity, and that is namely the economic conditions. With such things as power costs, heating, and general maintenance, the operations of the Club run at a very high cost. Cutbacks are inevitable in all departments of the Club, and each facility plays a major role in the Commun- ity. At the present time we are working to keep all areas open as usual. However, should it become necessary to close down some facilities partially, please do not feel that we don’t realise the importance of that particular facility. Revenues play a major part of the Club’s finances, and these are down sharply over the past six months of 1982. However, being optimistic, let's face the new year with lots of enthusiasm. KATIMAVIK Due to the shutdown of the Cassiar Operations until January 12th, 1982, the second phase of the Katimavik group will not be in Cassier January 5th 1983. Plans have been arranged with the regional office, in that Cassiar will have the second group of Katimavik arrive in Cassiar in April 1983. | would like to’ take this opportunity to thank Eric Mody the group leader, and the first contingent of Katimavik, for all their help with the Cassiar Community Club, and hope that they enjoy their next location, Haines Junction ‘Yukon. While Katimavik were here over the past three months, they helped. with reorganizing the supplies in the pool, assisted the Figure Skater during sessions, assisted the re- creation co-ordinator in cleanups, newsletters, poster making and all the interior and exterior decorating. Other areas where they assisted were the library, childrens co-op, upholstering the lounge chairs, working at various functions etc. We wish them well and hope that eter will bring them fond memories. MEMBERSHIPS Memberships for the Cassiar Community Club will increase on January 1, 1983. The new rates are as follows: ACTIVE MEMBERS: Singles - 10.50 Family - 17.50 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: _ Singles - 15.00 Family - 25.00* *The associate members will pay the above on a monthly basis each month. However, if they pay six months or more, their membership will cost the same as the active members. The above in- crease was passed at a recent meéting of the Cas- siar Community Club Executive. SUPER SPORTS WEEKEND March 10 to 13, 1983 Itinerary; Thurs. - CPAir - Watson Lake to Edmonton Fri. | - Hockey: Edmonton vs New York Sat. - Fly to Vancouver - Hockey: Vancouver vs Buffalo Sun. -CPAir- Vancouver to Watson Lake. $435.00 All included. Call Garry at the Rec Centre at 778-7527. CO-ED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT _ Cassiar has been invited to participate in a Re- creation Volleyball Tournament in Whitehorse on the weekend of January 21-23rd. There will be teams from Juneau, Inuvik, Yellowknife besides the ones from Whitehorse. All matches will be played Saturday with the final-round on Sunday morning. The teams will have 3 men and 3 wo- men on the floor at all times. So, this will be a competitive as well as a fun tournament. Cassiar has won.an. unofficial. Co-ed Tournament in Nov. °82, hopefully, we’ll be able to achieve the same results for this one. If you are in Whitehorse around that weekend, why not come out and give the team some support. Co-ed Volleyball is every Tues. and Thurs. night from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Rec Centre Gym. CROSS-COUNTRY SKI MEET Invitations have also been received from Car- cross School which will be hosting a Cross-Coun- try Ski Meet on Feb. 5, 1983. There are 6 Divisions: 1. PeeWee - 8 and under - on or before Dec.31 ,82. 2. Mini-Midget -9-10 - 3. Midget - 11-12 - 2? 4. Juvenile - 13 - 14 - Ry 5. Junior - 15-16 - Kh 6. Open - 17 and up - ae Distances for the age groups are as follows: PeeWee - 1 km. Mini-Midget - 2 km. Midget - 2 km. Juvenile - 3 km. Junior - 5 km. Open - 5 km. If you are interested in competing, please contact the Rec Centre no later than January 15, 1983. YUKON GAMES The Second Yukon Games will be held some- time in February or March. Due to budget cut- - backs, the Games will be considerably smaller than the first one. If you have participated before and found that it is fun, or you would like to find out if there are events that you can participate in, _please contact the Rec Centre. Cassiar has offered to lend a hand in helping to host part of the games. The dates and sports will be released as soon as it is available. ~ NORTHERN B.C. WINTER GAMES The Northern B.C.Winter Games this year will be in Terrace. The following is a brief list of events that will be happening in the Games this Year: Black Powder Shoot Badminton _ Basketball Indoor Soccer Minor Hockey | Cross Country Skiing Downhill Skiing Volleyball For a full list of events or if you are interested in participating in the Games, please contact the Rec Centre as soon as you can. Figure Skating The following badges were earned at a recent Test Day: BEGINNERS Sandy Andrews Stephanie Slana Amanda Howard Andrea Matjaz Diana Millar Andrew Chambers Derek Storch _ Steven Davies Devon Walker Andrew Johnston Stephanie Price Rachel Laurie Allan Cass Leah Lister Lisa Bernier Krista Randall J. J. Pembroke Trina Gleason Bobbi Gail Storie Laura Watson STROKERS Sandy Andrews Stephanie Price Amanda Howard Andrea Matjaz Diana Millar Andrew Chambers Derek Storch Steven Davies Devon Watker Stephanie Slana Rachel Laurie Leah Lister Lisa Bernier Krista Randall Bobbi Gail Storie Laura Watson Trina Gleason ELEMENTARY Sandy Andrews Stephanie Price Amanda Howard Andrea Matjaz D. J. Pennock BASIC Sandy Andrews Stephanie Price Pammy Krawczyk NOVICE 1 Jason Gay Paul Guarducci Lilliana Bogdanovich Pamela King Tracey Walker DANCE 1 Jason Gay Paul Guarducci Lisa Lanphear Melanie Hawker Nicole Deyo Pamela King Gennifer Tooke Tracey Walker Sheri Zebroff Chiera Borsato Erika Gricnik NOVICE 11 Jason Gay Paul Guarducci Lisa Lanphear Melanie Hawker Nicole Deyo Pamela King Dyonne Zubek Gennifer Tooke Kate Elhorn Cheryl Maguire ‘Tracey Walker Sheri Zebroff Chiera Borsato Erika Gricnik JUMP Jason Gay Paul Guarducci Lisa Lanphear Melanie Hawker Nicole Deyo Pamela King Gennifer Tooke Tracey Walker Sheri Zebroff Chiera Borsato Erika Gricnik DANCE I1 Jason Gay Paul Guarducci Lisa Lanphear Melanie Hawker DANCE 11 Tina Cvetkovich Nicole Deyo Pamela King Dyonne Zubek Gennifer Tooke Kate Elhorn Cheryl Maguire Tracey Walker Janice Coran Sheri Zebroff Chiera Borsato Erika Gricnik FIGURES Joanne Coran Sian Jones Alexia Jones — Irene Carin Jackie Brand Jacqueline Molan Mary Molan Catherine Pewsey Jennifer Pewsey FREESTYLE 1 Joanne Coran Sian Jones Alexia Jones Irene Carin Jackie Brand Jacqueline Molan Mary Molan Catherine Pewsey Jennifer Pewsey ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CASSIAR TAKU GROUP Open meetings every Tuesday Night at 8:30 p.m. Catholic Church Basement FOR HELP PLEASE CALL 778-7589 778-7693 P.O.Box 491 —— ee Meet tte ————— ee