ALEXIS NAKOTA SIOUX NATION OFFICE or THE CHIEF March 30, 2015 National Energy Board 444 - 7?11 Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0X8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 0F-Fac-Oil?T260?2013-03 01 I am writing on behalf of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation to advise the National Energy Board that ANSN formally supports the Trans Mountain?s Pipeline (?Trans Mountain?) application for a Certi?cate of public Convenieme and Necessity; before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans is-iountain Expansion Project (?Expansion? or ?Project?). The people of the ANSN have iived on the Reserve/Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and/or un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, on the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The ANSN understands that some of the Project would be near/located to/within the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The ANSN acknowledges and agrees that it is satis?ed with the mitigation measures provided by Trans liviiouniain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation for the Project. Should you have any questions feel free to contact me at gitg??ggiyg?exis gm. Sincerely, as Chief Clayton (Tony) Alexis Cc. Council Members Head omce: Box 7 Glenevis AB. Canada TOE 0X0 Phone: 780.967.2225 Fax: 780.967.5484 Website: SCHEDULE BetchuBy Regulatory Support Letter First Nation December 4, 2014 National Energy Board 444-7th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P OX8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 0F-Fac-0il-T260-2013-03 01 I am writing on behalf of the Beecher Bay Nation in regard to the above-noted project. The Beecher Bay Nation consists of 245 members and is located in Beecher Bay, British Columbia. Our traditional territory encompasses the lands, waters and seabed in the greater Victoria area and the Salish Sea. We have used and occupied these lands and waters since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day. In 1850 we entered into a treaty with the Crown acknowledging and protecting our continued legal rights to these lands and waters. The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project calls for a significant utilization of the marine portion of our traditional territory through increased tanker traffic. As would be expected, the potential impacts of both the utilization of our waters and an oil spill are of great concern to us. Negative effects of both would have a profound effect on our way of life, our culture, our economic foundation and our environment. In order to better understand the risks that accompany this project and to determine the extent to which we might minimize these risks and enhance our economy through participation in the project, we have been engaged in consultations with Trans Mountain and Kinder Morgan over the past several months. These consultations have resulted in the parties entering into a Mutual Benefits Agreement. This Mutual Benefits Agreement sets out a numbers of ways that our Nation may benefit from the project and allows us to support the project to the extent that it acknowledges our economic interest in the land and waters of our territory. Based on this accommodation, we will not oppose the certification of the project based on economic reasons. 4901-B East Sooke Road I Sooke, BC V92 1B6 I PH: 250 478 3535 I FAX: 250 478 3585 We do, however, reserve the right to make recommendations to the National Energy Board in order to strengthen the environmental standards of the project, ensure that the spill response system is, and continues to be, world-class and that the insurance system employed by the public and private sectors offers the greatest possible protection to all parties that may suffer harm in the event of an environmental disaster. To this end, we continue to discuss with Kinder Morgan the establishment of a regional body comprised of other First Nations, the proponent and affected third parties charged with on-going environmental and cultural protection. In regard to the adequacy of the proposed environmental standards, we take no position at this time. We do not have the resources, technical expertise or scientific knowledge to properly address these complex issues. As noted, we do have grave concerns about the potential effects of the operation of the project and any type of spill. This is understandable. To the extent that we are made aware of ways to mitigate risks or better protect our territory, we reserve the right to make recommendations to the National Energy Board. In addition, we do bring it to the attention of the National Energy Board that one of the most distinguishing features of this entire process has been clear absence of the federal government. As numerous court cases have confirmed, the federal government has a fiduciary duty to consult with First Nations and accommodate First Nations in the event of possible infringements of our constitutionally protected rights. Despite this legal obligation, the federal government has been virtually invisible. As a result, we strongly recommend that any set of conditions imposed by the National Energy Board include a requirement for meaningful consultation and accommodation on the part of the federal government. Finally, it is our intention to make submissions to the National Energy Board hearings and state that our support for the project is without prejudice to any legal or other position that ay take in the event of an oil spill resulting from the project. Yours uly, Chief Russ Chipps Beecher Bay Nation 4901-8 East Sooke Road I Sooke, BC V92 186 I PH: 250 478 3535 FAX: 250 478 3585 ESQUIMALT NATION 1189 Kosapsum Drive Victoria, BC, V9A 7K7 Phone: 250-381?7861 Fax: 250-384-9309 SCHEDULE Regulatory Support Letter March 9, 2015 National Energy Board 444-7th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young, Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 01 I am writing on behalf of the Esquimalt Nation in regard to the above-noted project. The Esquimalt Nation consists of approximately 250 members and is located in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Our traditional territory encompasses the lands, waters and seabed in the greater Victoria area and the Salish Sea. We have used and occupied these lands and waters since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day. In 1850 we entered into a treaty with the Crown acknowledging and protecting our continued legal rights to these lands and waters. The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project calls for a signi?cant utilization of the marine portion of our traditional territory through increased tanker traf?c. The effects of increased utilization of our waters and the potential harm from an oil spill to our environment could have profound effects on our way of life, our culture, our economic foundation and our environment. In order to better understand the risks that accompany this project and to determine the extent to which we might minimize these risks and enhance our economy through participation in the project, we have been engaged in consultations with Trans Mountain and Kinder Morgan over the past several months. These consultations have resulted in the parties entering into a Mutual Bene?ts Agreement which acknowledges our economic interest in the land and waters of our territory and sets out a number of ways that our Nation may bene?t from the project. We do intend to make recommendations to the National Energy Board in order to strengthen the environmental standards of the project, ensure that the spill response system is, and continues to be, world-class and that the insurance system employed by the public and private sectors offers the greatest possible protection to all parties that may suffer harm in the event of an environmental disaster. To this end, we continue to discuss with Kinder Morgan the establishment of a regional body comprised of other First Nations, the proponent and affected third parties charged with on-going environmental and cultural protection. Page 23 of 24 in regard to the adequacy of the proposed environmental standards, we take no position at this time. We do not have the resources, technical expertise or scienti?c knowledge to properly address these complex issues though we remain concerned about the potential effects of the operation of the project and any type of spill. To the extent that we are made aware of ways to mitigate risks or better protect our territory, we reserve the tight to make recommendations to the NEE. in addition, we do bring it to the attention of the National Energy Board that one of the most distinguishing features of this entire process has been clear absence of the federal government. As numerous court cases have con?rmed, the federal government has a fiduciary duty to consult with First Nations and accommodate First Nations in the event of possible infringements of our constitutionally protected rights. Despite this legal obligation, the federal government has been Virtually invisible. As a result, we strongly recommend that any set of conditions imposed by the National Energy Board include a requirement for meaningful consuitation and accommodation on the part of the federal government. Finally, it is our intention to make submissions to the NEB beatings and state that our support for the project is Without prejudice to any legal or other position that we may take in the event of an oil spiil resulting from the project. Subject to the foregoing, we hereby express our support for regulatory approval for the Proj set and formally Withdraw any objection to the issuance Chief Andy Thomas Esquimalt Nation Page 24 ot?24 Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650 ~ 2895 Chowat Road ~ Agassiz ~ B.0 ~ VOM lA0 (604) 796-2177 ~ (604) 796-3729 March 13, 2015 Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. /Trans Mountain Pipeline L.P. Suite 2700, Stock Exchange Tower 300 — 5th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2P SJ2 Attention: Mr.Peter J. Forrester, Senior Director, Aboriginal Affairs &Law Dear Mr. Forrester: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File OF-Fac-Oil-T260-2013-03 O1 I am writing on behalf of the Seabird Island Band to advise Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. and Trans Mountain Pipeline L.P. that Seabird Island Band does not object to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the National Energy Board and all other required approvals in respect ofthe Trans Mountain Expansion Project (the "Project'). The people ofthe Seabird Island Band have lived on the Reserve/Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and/or un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, on the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The Seabird Island Band understands that some of the Project would be near/located to/within the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The Seabird Island Band agrees that there has been adequate consultation to date for the Project. The Seabird Island Band is of the view that there will be positive effects as a result of the Project. Nothing in this letter shall be construed as precluding Seabird IB from bona fide participation, consistent with Seabird's IB's support for the Project, in any application, review or approval process relating to the manner in which the Expansion is to be constructed, operated or maintained, or limit any rights of Seabird IB to receive notice of, and provide comments on, any aspect ofthe construction, operation and maintenance ofthe Expansion. Sincerely, Chief Clem Seymour Nicomen Indian Band P.O. Box 670, Lytton, B.C., Canada, VOK 1Z0 Phone (250)455-2514 Fax (250)455-2517 May 4~~', 201 S National Energy Board 517-10th Avenue SW Calgary, AB. T2R OA8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young,Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board Filc OF-Fao-Qil-T260-2013-03 Ol I am writing on behalf of the Nicomen Indian Band ("Nicomen") to advise the National Energy Board ('`NEB") that Nicomen formally withdraws any objection to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC's ("Trans Mountain") application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (``Expansion" or "Project") as mentioned above. The people of Nicomen have lived on the Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, on the Reserve and Traditional Territory. Nicomen understands that some of the Project would be near its Reserve and Traditional Territory. The Nicomen acknowledges and agrees that it is satisfied with the mitigation measures provided Uy Trans Mountain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation for the Project. Nicomen is of the view that there will be positive effects as a result of the Project Sincerely, C}iief Donna M. Gallinger NICOMEN INDIAN BAND <"'u!<'"`scemx`~'(think yau) -20- Schedule Regulatory Sn pport Letter Tenant/gut Tri?e Schedule Roguintow Suppon April 20:5 NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD (141313) 444 - Atlantic sw Calgary, AB 'i?2P 0X8 Alton Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the ilonrtl Dent Ms. Young: I it "act 11an i ll l?it no 6 4013-030 o" c' i tlt?tl providing this letter umlcr the authority oi" the Chief Council of the Pcnetnkul Tribe (PT). Pi? is Tribe primarily located on Pcncin inn island, with 3 other roscwos in tho area of tho southeast coast oannconvcr isinntt, on Tent island, and on Gulinno island. We also have aquaculture tenures and proposed aquaculture tennms on our local beaches. and population that relies heavily on our benches for FSC sholti?tsh. We also engage in both FSC fisheries and commercial fisheries for a multitude within the Salish Sea proximate to the routes of KM: proposed tanker traffic. Our current population is ?bent 925 members and is growing fast. We are currently seeking additional lands. aquaculture and marine opportunities inside and outside the Treaty process. From time to the present day. PT members have exercised our aboriginal rights and title in and to the lands and waters within our Traditional ?l?crritoay. The Project passes through the marina port of our Traditional Territory nud inn: tho potential to affect ?shing and gathering of resources within critical parts oi? our Traditional 'i?crritory, both on and oft?onr including the ocean. foreshore, mmsitlmnis, rivers and omits on both the (iulanttcotwer island side and mainland side ofthc Salish Sen. has expressed to Trans Mountain Pipeline a number of concerns about the potential adverse impacts oi?thc l?rojcct rotated to increased tanker traffic within the Salish Sen including, but not limited to: i. waves affecting placcs whore PT members ?sh and gather marine tosourccs; 2. Potential adverse impacts on PT ?shing. gathering, rights and culture that could result from rm oil spill; 3. The potential for collisions hethcn tankers and other marine Ironic,- and our members in their smoil bouts who are out fishing; and 4. Despite the existing marine traf?c within our Traditional Tcrritoxy and tho traffic that tho l?tojcct will bring, them has been no attempt by the Crown to consult with us nbont our concerns or to provide our community with inl?mstruchnc will equipment to respond to on oil spill should that need arise. Wt: have been working with 'l?mus Mountain Pipeline and we are in initinl with Western Canada Marine Corporation (?tho Corporation?) to try to address our concerns Box 360 Chomolnus. BC VCR 1K0 Phone: (250) 246-232] Fax: (250) 246-2725 12mm.? -23- about the Project. or importance are the piloting and draft tug escort provisions proposed by Kinder Morgan relating to trans-shipment ofoii through the Salish Sen. We have also discussed tanker protocols with Kinder Morgan such as staying at the terminus during extreme weather events and making sure only state oi?the double trolled tankers transport the oil. i?enelnkut would support at a minimum adopting these protocols. We atso concur with what some other Tribes have said about the federal government in this process. Quoting from one of our counterpart FNs, we wish the N138 to be aware that one of the most distinguishing features of this entire process has been the clear absence of the fedemi government. its numerous court cases have continued, the federal government has a fiduciary duty to consult with First Nations and accommodate First Nations in the event of infringements of our constitutionally protected rights. Despite this legal obligation, the federal government has been virtnniiy invisible. As a result, we strongly rcconuncnd that any set of conditions imposed by the N138 include it requirement for meaningful consultation nud accommodation on the part of the federal government. Accordingly, on the basis of commitments made by Trans Mountain Pipeline to work with us on marine spill response, we express our support for the Project by formally withdrawing ntty objections to ?t?mns Mountain?s application for Certi?cate ofPublie Convenience and Necessity before the N133 and all other required approvals in respect ot?tlte 'l?rnns Mountain Expansion Project. Further to our support for the Project. noted nbove, we intend to participate in the regulatory hearings to make submissions regarding the issue of probability of a minor spilt, of increased traffic on our fishers and fishing opportunities, piloting and weather conditions under which tankers may have the terminus and transit the Salish Sen. We niSo wish to make it clear that our support for the Project, as outlined above, is without prejudice to any legal or other position We natty take in the event ot?nu spill resetting from the Project. Yours truly, I of a n" 4353?s" its/?11" iw/ Citich?iiJnck (W. (x o. 1223860.i3 Yale First Nation Government SCHEDULE Regulatory Support Letter May 25, 2015 National Energy Board 517 10th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 01 I am writing on behalf of the Yale First Nation to advise the National Energy Board that Yale First Nation formally withdraws any objection to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline (?Trans Mountain?) application for a Certi?cate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (?Expansion? or ?Proj ect?). The people of the Yale First Nation have lived on the Reserve/Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and/or un?extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, on the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The Yale First Nation understands that some of the Project would be near/located to/within the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The Yale First Nation acknowledges and agrees that it is satis?ed with the mitigation measures provided by Trans Mountain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation for the Project. Mailing Address: Contact: PO. BOX #1869 T: 604 869 0013 Hope, BC F: 604 869 0053 _ =1 1~ 6~~.Lt • Sincerely, I~en Hansen, Chief Vanessa Peters Councillor Pedro Moreno Councillor Authorized by Chief Hansen and one Councillor Mailing Address: P.4. BOX #1869 Hopi, B~ Contact: T:604 869 001 3 F:604 869 0053 FIRST NATION Box 1570 Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1B2 Phone: (403) 989-3943 Fax: (403) 989-3795 May 25, 2015 National Energy Board 517 - 10th Avenue SW Calgary. AB, T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Kinder Morgan Canada lnc. - Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 01 I am writing on behalf of the Chief and Council and the members of O'Chiese First Nation to advise the National Energy Board that OFN formally withdraws any objection to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (?Trans Mountain") application for a Certi?cate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project ("Expansion" or ?Project"). The people of OFN have lived on the Reserve and Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and rights of traditional uses and un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including aboriginal title to OFN's Traditional Territory including the OFN Reserve. OFN understands that some of the Project will be near the OFN Reserve and on OFN's Traditional Territory. OFN acknowledges and agrees that it is satis?ed with the mitigation measures provided by Trans Mountain to OFN in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation between Trans Mountain and OFN for the Project. OFN is of the view that there will be positive effects to OFN and its members as a result of the Project. Sincerely, FIRS NATION PAM Darren Whitford LAKE FIRST NATION 313B Deer Road PO Box 159 Lake Cowichan, BC VOR 2G0 April 28th, 2015 National Energy Board 517 10th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 01 I am writing on behalf of the Lake Cowichan First Nation to advise the National Energy Board that Lake Cowichan First Nation formally withdraws any objection to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline (?Trans Mountain?) application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (?Expansion? or ?Project?). The people of the Lake Cowichan First Nation have lived on the Reserve/Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and/or un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, on the Reserve?'raditional Territory. The Lake Cowichan First Nation understands that some of the Project would be near/located to/within the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The Lake Cowichan First Nation acknowledges and agrees that it is satisfied with the mitigation measures provided by Trans Mountain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation for the Project. The Lake Cowichan First Nation is of the view that there will be positive effects as a result of the Project. Huy ch q?a (Thank You), Chief yril Livingstone HALALT FIRST 1~IATIOI~I 7973 Chemainus Road - Chemainus, BC VOR 1 K5 A Coast Salisl-i First 1~Iation Ph: 250-246-4736 Fax: 250-246-2330 SCHEDULE `B" May 22, 2015 National Energy Board 444-7th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary ofthe Board Dear Ms. Young Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File OF-Fac-Oil-T260-2013-03 O1 I am writing on behalf of the Halalt First Nation (Halalt) in regard to the above-noted project. The First Nation consists of215 members and is located near Chemainus, British Columbia. Our shared and exclusive traditional territory encompasses the lands, waters and seabed noted in the attached Halalt Area of Interest Map,including the Salish Sea. We have used and occupied these lands and waters since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day. The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project calls for utilization ofthe marine portion of our traditional territory through increased tanker traffic. The effects of increased utilization of our waters and the potential harm from an oil spill to our environment could have profound effects on our way of life, our culture, our economic foundation and our environment. In order to better understand the risks that accompany this project and to determine the extent to which we might minimize these risks and enhance our economy through participation in the project, we have been engaged in consultations with Trans Mountain and Kinder Morgan over the past several months. These consultations have resulted in the parties entering into a Mutual Benefits Agreement, which acknowledges our economic interest in the land and waters of our territory and sets out a number of ways that Halalt may benefit from the project. Halalt intends to continue to review and monitor the project as it moves forward in order to strengthen the environmental standards of the project, ensure that the spill response system is, and continues to be, world-class and that the insurance system employed by the public and private sectors offers the greatest possible protection to all parties that may suffer harm in the event of an environmental disaster. In regard to the adequacy of the proposed environmental standards, we take no position at this time. We do not have the resources, technical expertise or scientific knowledge to properly address these complex issues though we remain concerned about the potential effects ofthe operation ofthe project and any type of spill. To the extent that we are made aware of ways to mitigate risks or better protect our territory, we reserve the right to make recommendations to the NEB. In addition, we do bring it to the attention ofthe National Energy Board that one ofthe most distinguishing features ofthis entire process has been clear absence of the federal government. As numerous court cases have confirmed, the federal government has a fiduciary duty to consult with First Nations and accommodate First Nations in the event of possible infringements of our constitutionally protected rights. Despite this legal obligation, the federal government has been virtually invisible. As a result, we strongly recommend that any set of conditions imposed by the National Energy Board include a requirement for meaningful consultation and accommodation on the part ofthe federal government. Finally, Halalt does not have the resources or capacity to make submissions to the NEB hearings and state that our support for the project is without prejudice to any legal or other position that we may take in the event of an oil spill resulting from the project. Subject to the foregoing, we hereby express our support for regulatory approval for the Project and formally withdraw any objection to the issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Yours truly, James R. Thomas Chief, Halalt First Nation SCHEDULE First Nation Regulatory Support Letter May 5% ,2015 National Energy Board 517-10th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 01 I am writing on behalf of the Pauquachin Nation in regard to the above?noted project. The Pauquachin Nation consists of approximately 402 members and is located in Pauquachin, British Columbia. Our traditional territory encompasses the lands, waters and seabed in the- greater Victoria area and the Salish Sea. We have used and occupied these lands and waters since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day. In 1850 we entered into a treaty with the Crown acknowledging and protecting our continued legal rights to these lands and waters. The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project calls for utilization of the marine portion of our traditional territory through increased tanker traf?c. The effects of increased utilization of our waters and the potential harm from an oil spill to our environment, could have profound effects on our way of life, our culture, our economic foundation and our environment. In order to better understand the risks that accompany this project and to determine the extent to which we might minimize these risks and enhance our economy through participation in the project, we have been engaged in consultations with Trans Mountain and Kinder Morgan over the past several months. These consultations have resulted in the parties entering into a Mutual Bene?ts Agreement which acknowledges our economic interest in the land and waters of our territory and sets out a number of ways that our Nation may bene?t ?om the project. We do intend to make recommendations to the NEB in order to strengthen the environmental standards of the project, ensure that the spill response system is, and continues to be, world-class and that the insurance system employed by the public and private sectors offers the greatest possible protection to all parties that may suffer harm in the event of an environmental disaster, To this end, we continue to discuss with Kinder Morgan the establishment of a regional body comprised of other First Nations, the proponent and affected third parties charged with on-going environmental and cultural protection. In regard to the adequacy of the proposed environmental standards, we take no position at this time. We do not have the resources, technical expertise or scienti?c knowledge to properly Page 23 of 24 Address: 9010 West Saanich Road Telephone: (250) 656-0191 North Saanich, BC Facsimile: (250) 656-6134 V8L 5W4 address these complex issues though we remain concerned about the potential effects of the operation of the project and any type of spill. To the extent that we are made aware of ways to mitigate risks or better protect our territory, we reserve the right to make recommendations to the NEB. In addition, we do bring it to the attention of the National Energy Board that one of the most distinguishing features of this entire process has been clear absence of the federal govermnent. As numerous court cases have con?rmed, the federal government has a fiduciary duty to consult with First Nations and accommodate First Nations in the event of possible infringements of our constitutionally protected rights. Despite this legal obligation, the federal government has been virtually invisible. As a result, we strongly recommend that any set of conditions imposed by the National Energy Board include a requirement for meaningful consultation and accommodation on the part of the federal government. Finally, it is our intention to make submissions to the NEB hearings and state that our support for the project is without prejudice to any legal or other position that we may take in the event of an oil spill resulting from the project. Subject to the foregoing, we hereby express our support for regulatory approval for the Project and formally withdraw any objection to the issuance of a Certi?cate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Yours truly, Chief Rebccea Harris Pauquachin Nation Page 24 of 24 leitsum First Nation 2928 River Road West, Delta, BC July 31, 2015 National Energy Board 5 l7 Tenth Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 01 I am writing on behalf of the leitsurn First Nation to advise the National Energy Board that leitsum First Nation supports Trans Mountain?s Pipeline (?Trans Mountain?) application for a Certi?cate of Public Convenience and. Necessity before the NEB and other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (?Expansion? or ?Project?). The people of the leitsurn First Nation have occupied our Traditional Territory since time imrnemorial and assert un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, within the Traditional Territory. leitsum Traditional Territory encompasses both the terrestrial and the marine components of the Project. leitsurn has an interest in protecting the environment, our culture and our constitutionally protected Aboriginal rights. The following issues are of key importance to leitsum: 1. Aboriginal engagement through traditional land use studies and employment, contracting and procurement opportunities; 2. Emergency preparedness and response, including marine spill trajectory and fate modelling, a training program, and full-scale emergency response exercises; 3. Watercourse crossing designs and identi?cation of provisional least risk periods; 4. Marine mammal protection and a freshwater ?sh and ?sh habitat compensation plan; and 5. Environmental effects monitoring program, including a wetlands functional assessment plan and reporting of research results. leitsurn agrees that there has been adequate consultation by Trans Mountain to date for the Project and expects further meaningful engagement throughout the process. This letter also serves to advise the Board. that HFN will not continue to actively participate in the NEB Hearing process as an Intervenor. Sincerely, Co 1413/ /2 Chief Raymond Wilson . (Kamloops Indian Band) August 10, 2015 National Energy Board 517 10th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary ofthe Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File OF-Fac-Oil-T260-20l3-03 01 We are writing on behalf of the Tk?emlups te Secwepemc (?TteS?) to advise the National Energy Board that TteS formally withdraws any objection to, does not oppose, and supports Trans Mountain?s Pipeline (?Trans Mountain?) application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (?Expansion? or ?Project?). The people of TteS have lived on their Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert un- extinguished Aboriginal rights, including Aboriginal title to the land, to this Traditional Territory. TteS also have reserve lands and TteS understands that some of the Project would be located within their Reserve lands and Traditional Territory. TteS acknowledges and agrees that it is satisfied with the mitigation measures provided by Trans Mountain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation regarding the proposed routing and impact of the Project within the Traditional Territory. Furthermore, TteS withdraws support for any representative organizations or entities that it forms part of, including but not limited to the Stk?emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation, who may oppose the Expansion Project. The ongoing support of the TteS for the operations ofthis Project is based on environmental, cultural heritage, and regulatory compliance by Trans Mountain, adequate consultation to date, and ongoing consultation pursuant to the Consultation Protocol between Trans Mountain and TteS, regarding impacts, mitigation, reclamation remediation and restoration measures on our traditional lands and Reserves and payment by Trans Mountain of damage for loss or destruction of any cultural and heritage resources. 200-330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops BC V2H 1H1 Phone: 250-828-9700 Fax: 250-372-8833 National Energy Board August 10, 2015 Page 2 Moreover, the TteS support for this Project does not constitute a waiver of any liability or obligation of the Crown for compensation owing by the Crown for any infringement of aboriginal rights or title as a result of this Project. TteS is of the view that there will be positive effects as a result of the Project. Sincerely, TE SECWEPEMC Authorized/ Signed by a Quorum of Chief and Council: By: ?74 \m L9 Chief By: l/ . Coun/illor By: K?au'nal?c Co?lob\ By: Councillor By: Councillor Cot?kf?or 200?330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops BC V2H 1H1 Phone: 250-828-9700 Fax: 250-372-8833 Regulatory Support Letter December 7, 2015 National Energy Board 517 – 10th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File OF-Fac-Oil-T260-2013-03 01 I am writing on behalf of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation to advise the National Energy Board (“NEB”) that Kelly Lake Cree Nation formally withdraws any objection to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC’s (“Trans Mountain”) application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (“Expansion” or “Project”). Kelly Lake Cree Nation may provide information or make recommendations to Crown agencies consulting on permits and authorizations required by Trans Mountain for the Project. The people of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation have lived on the Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, on the Territory both in Alberta and British Columbia. The Kelly Lake Cree Nation understands that PO Box 66 Tomslake, BC V0 C 2L0 780.356.3125 referrals@kellylakecreenation.com 1 some of the Project would be within the Territory. The Kelly Lake Cree Nation acknowledges and agrees that it is satisfied with the mitigation measures provided by Trans Mountain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation for the Project. The Kelly Lake Cree Nation is of the view that there will be positive effects as a result of the Project. Sincerely, Chief Kwarakwante (Clifford Calliou) As’in’I’wa’chi Ni’yaw Nation PO Box 66 Tomslake, BC V0 C 2L0 780.356.3125 referrals@kellylakecreenation.com 2 From the Of?ce of the Chief William (Billy) Morin - - moon Regulatory Support Letter November 6, 2015 National Energy Board 517 10th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2R 0A8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young, Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File 01 I am writing on behalf of the Enoch Cree Nation to advise the National Energy Board that Enoch Cree Nation formally withdraws any objection to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline (?Trans Mountain?) application for a Certi?cate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (?Expansion? or ?Proj ect?). The people of the Enoch Cree Nation have lived on the Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and/or un-extinguished Aboriginal rights, including title to the land, on the Traditional Territory. The Enoch Cree Nation understands that some of the Project would be near its Reserve and Traditional Territory. The Enoch Cree Nation acknowledges and agrees that it is satis?ed with the mitigation measures provided by Trans Mountain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate consultation for the Project. The Enoch Cree Nation is of the View that'there will be positive effects as a result of the Project. Sincerely, war" Chief William (Billy) Morin ENOCH CREE NATION Box 29, ENOCH, ALBERTA T7X 3Y3 PHONE: 780-470-4505 FAX: 780-470-3327 SAMSON CREE NATION Chief and Council P.O. Box 159 Maskwacis Alberta TOC 1 NO (780)585-3793 Direct Line: 421-4926 Fax:(780)585-3166 1-800-661-2579 FILE No.: December 10~,2015 National Energy Board 517 -10~ Avenue SW Calgary, AB,T2R OA8 Attention: Ms. Sheri Young,Secretary of the Board Dear Ms. Young: Re: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Board File OF-Fac-Oil-T260-2013-03 01 1 am writing on behalf of the Samson Cree Nation to advise the National Energy Board ("NEB")that Samson Cree Nation formally withdraws any objection to, and hereby consents to, and expresses its support for, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC's ("Trans Mountain") application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity before the NEB and all other required approvals in respect of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project("Expansion" or "Project"). The people of the Samson Cree Nation have lived on the Reserve/Traditional Territory since time immemorial and assert Treaty rights and/or un-extinguished Aboriginal, including title to land, on the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The Samson Cree Nation understands that some of the Project would be near/located to/within the Reserve/Traditional Territory. The Samson Cree Nation acknowledges and agree that it is satisfied with the mitigation measures provided by Trans Mountain in respect of the Expansion and further agrees that there has been adequate c~nsulration for the Project. Sincerely, Samson Cree Nation ief Kurt Buffalo