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Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting - September 12, 2024
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement, followed by disclosures of pecuniary interest and the approval of previous minutes. Key discussions included updates from LANXESS Canada Co., including a follow-up...Read more
Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting - December 9, 2024
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement, disclosures of pecuniary interest and approval of previous minutes. Key updates included the Ministry Environment, Conservation and Park’s Creek Floodplain Soil Study. LANXESS Canada Co. introduced their new Elmira Plant Manager, reviewed 2024 activities, and previewed their 2025 Work Plan including their proposed Pilot Test Work Plan. LANXESS also discussed finalizing the 2018 Technology Evaluation Study, Responses prepared by GHD to the former Technical Advisory Group (TAG), Remediation Advisory Committee (RAC) and TRAC questions, the proposed Biological Monitoring Fish Tissue Study Design, updates to the Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment (HHERA) and plans to replace On-Site Containment Well PW5 with PW6. Additional topics included TRAC’s 2025 meeting schedule and correspondence. The next meeting was rescheduled for April 10, 2025. View full meeting details at https://events.woolwich.ca/council/Detail/2024-11-14-1800-Technical-Remediation-Advisory-Committee-TRAC-Meet3
Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting - November 14, 2024
The meeting opened with a Land Acknowledgement, followed by disclosures of pecuniary interest and approval of previous minutes. Key topics included an update on the replacement of on-site containment well PW5 with PW6 and an update from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) regarding LANXESS's proposed amendment to ECA 0831-BX6JGD Biomonitoring Requirements, MECP comments on the company's 2023 Annual Monitoring Report and the MECP's Creek Floodplain Soil Study. LANXESS Canada Co. provided updates on ongoing revisions to the Canagagigue Creek Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment (HHERA), comments to questions from the TRAC committee, the 2018 Technological Evaluation study and proposed Fish Tissue Study Design for biological monitoring. The committee further discussed remediation frameworks to meet the 2028 Order deadline and TRAC's planned biannual presentation to Council in February as well as preliminary plans for their 2025 meeting schedule. The next meeting was rescheduled for December 9, 2024 before the meeting adjourned. View full meeting details at https://events.woolwich.ca/council/Detail/2024-11-14-1800-Technical-Remediation-Advisory-Committee-TRAC-Meet3
Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting - September 12, 2024
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement, followed by disclosures of pecuniary interest and the approval of previous minutes. Key discussions included updates from LANXESS Canada Co., including a follow-up from the September 10th Technical Experts Meeting, summer fieldwork updates, and progress on the 2024 LANXESS Work Plan.
A detailed presentation by GHD/Alan Deal covered the historical location of Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPL) and LANXESS's off-site isotopic analysis study. The committee also discussed remediation frameworks to meet the 2028 Order deadline. Other topics included the upcoming fall presentation to Council, Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards for NDMA, and correspondence.
The next meeting was scheduled for November 14, 2024, and the meeting adjourned.
View full meeting information at https://events.woolwich.ca/council/Detail/2024-09-12-1800-Technical-Remediation-Advisory-Committee-TRAC-Meet.
TRAC Bi-Annual Update to Council - Woolwich Township Council Meeting - August 27, 2024
Streamed live on August 27, 2024: Introduced by Councillor Nathan Cadeau, TRAC Chair, Tiffany Svensson, TRAC Technical Expert, presented an update to the Woolwich Township Council. The presentation covered the revised committee structure and Terms of Reference, provincial regulatory framework and controls, ongoing areas of investigation and remediation, status update, and the committee's next steps.
View the full meeting information at https://events.woolwich.ca/council/Detail/2024-08-27-1900-Council-Meeting2
Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting June 13, 2024
The meeting commenced with a Land Acknowledgement, followed by disclosures of pecuniary interest and the approval of previous minutes. A discussion on the EngageWR platform's electronic dashboard took place, along with a notable student research presentation on advancements in NDMA remediation.
The committee reviewed the LANXESS April 2024 Monthly Progress Report and received updates on several key items, including revisions to the Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment (HHERA), the removal of hotspots in Canagagigue Creek, and written comments from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAG) and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) regarding the LANXESS Canagagigue Creek Clam Biomonitoring Program.
Other topics included the upcoming 2028 Order deadline, preparation of the Spring TRAC Update for Council, and discussions about the 2023 Annual Environmental Report. The next meeting was rescheduled for September 12, 2024, and the meeting adjourned.
View full meeting information at https://events.woolwich.ca/council/Detail/2024-06-13-1800-Technical-Remediation-Advisory-Committee-TRAC-Meet3
Technical Remediation Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting April 25, 2024
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and introductions of committee members. After the approval of previous minutes, key topics included the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) and a review of the LANXESS monthly progress reports for January, February, and March 2024. LANXESS updates focused on revisions to the Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment (HHERA), the removal of hotspots in Canagagigue Creek, and feedback from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAG) and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) regarding the LANXESS Canagagigue Creek Clam Biomonitoring Program. The committee also discussed preparing the Spring TRAC Update for Council. The next meeting was scheduled for June 13th before the meeting adjourned.
View full meeting information at https://events.woolwich.ca/council/Detail/2024-04-25-1800-Technical-Remediation-Advisory-Committee-TRAC-Meet