EN13(3) Environmental Regulatory Compliance

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02/03

03/04

04/05

05/06

60

34

28

17

25

18

14

The Environmental Regulatory Compliance results are lower than the target. Targets for this measure were derived from historical rates. Three years of actual data, using established evaluation procedures and criteria, indicate the targets for this measure were set too high. Targets have been lowered to better reflect actual performance. The overall trend over the last three years indicates the number of ERC incidents has declined, however, the difference is within historical variability of this measure. Of the 14 incidents that qualified as preventable, none were characterized as "severe."

For this type of measure there is an inherent risk of unreported incidents. BC Hydro is currently reviewing its controls to ensure that all applicable incidents are reported. As well, with the introduction of the Environmental Long-term Goal, this measure is under review.

2002/2003 and 2003/2004 include the British Columbia Transmission Corporation's (BCTC) externally reportable, preventable environmental incidents. Beginning fiscal 2004/2005 actuals and targets no longer include BCTC.