Thank you.
During the review process for the Kearl mine, it was recognized, as we talked about today, that there's a higher permeability in the proposed area for the external tailings area and that the seepage could impact surface waters. The joint panel also noted that the seepage, if unmitigated, will likely impact surface water bodies to the north, such as the Firebag River, which makes the draining control systems or overflow systems very critical.
An article that was published by CBC News in April 2019 reported that Imperial was using “an older type of leak detection system that is not as sensitive as the newer, high-definition models”.
Imperial has confirmed that seepage occurred in shallow layers that are not protected by the detection system.
Can somebody explain what types of tools, if any, you are currently required to use to prevent the release of toxic chemicals into the broader environment?