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Ecology, Landscape,

EIA, Planning and Permitting, and Social Acceptability

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

GLOBAL PRESENCE AND LOCAL AGILITY At WSP, we are the sum of our united passion, vision and expertise. We remain inspired to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges that the future will bring to help our local communities thrive throughout the world. To do this, we build on the strength of our people who help drive the vision and uphold our collective beliefs. From our local beginnings more than 130 years ago to our vast international presence today, WSP has enjoyed continuous growth and enrichment of its service offering. Every milestone reached has enabled us to better fulfill our purpose of preparing our communities and environment for the future. With offices throughout the world, you can connect with one in your local community. WSP’s engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, along with design, program and construction management professionals, create

enduring solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy and Industry sectors. They also provide essential advisory services. Fueled by global resources and intellect, our team of technical experts and strategic advisors harnesses this wealth of knowledge to meet our clients’ needs, committed to enhancing communities worldwide.

“Drawing on the wisdom of our experts, real change comes from assisting clients who share our goal of moving swiftly towards an equitable, inclusive, and net zero world.” Alexandre L’Heureux, President and CEO, WSP Global

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CANADA 140+ OFFICES

EUROPE 140+ OFFICES

ASIA 10+ OFFICES

UNITED STATES 252+ OFFICES

MIDDLE EAST & INDIA 8+ OFFICES

LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN 20+ OFFICES

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 30+ OFFICES

AFRICA 10+ OFFICES

BY THE NUMBERS 73K GLOBAL EMPLOYEES

Our international agility allows us to foster collaboration in everything we do. Working as one integrated firm, we offer broad interdisciplinary expertise on every project.

23K ENVIRONMENTAL EMPLOYEES 130 YEARS IN BUSINESS

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Who We Are

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At WSP, we are agents of change who dare to challenge the status quo and act with purpose to create lasting positive impacts.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose. We are: z Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future. z A collaborative team that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. z A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions to complex issues.solutions to complex issues.

World

Class Talent

Driven by possibilities, purpose and pride, our enduring commitment to the betterment of society and our understanding of the stakes fuels our work. We are committed to our local communities, while being propelled by a well of international brainpower.

Proactive Leaders

Complexity, proactivity and accountability inspire us. By helping our clients design lasting solutions for the advancement of our built and natural environments, we are building a powerful legacy.

We want to play a key role in delivering a sustainable and resilient world. Through our project delivery, our approach lies in our commitment to provide forward-thinking advice and unparalleled expertise locally to help our clients thrive in a changing world. We are actively seeking out the most transformative, innovative solutions to pioneer a more sustainable future.

Completing Enduring Projects Born Of Complexity

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Future Focused, Future Ready ®

With Future Ready ® we see the future more clearly and challenge our teams across the world to advise and design for this future as well as today. Future Ready ® is WSP’s global innovation and sustainability program that demonstrates our overall growth strategy.

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Through our Global Strategic Action Plan - 2022-2024 (wsp.com), this program is geared toward challenging and inspiring our people to advise and design programs ready for the future as well as today.

Although it’s difficult to imagine the future’s possibilities, we understand that our current achievements will have a profound effect on future generations. WSP’s Future Ready ® program motivates and empowers our staff to foresee upcoming conditions by examining trends in climate, society, technology, and resources. This initiative involves incorporating these trends into our work and aiding our clients in creating pioneering innovations. By considering present, emerging, and expected trends, our Future Ready ® approach means that our solutions are prepared for a constantly evolving future.

Future Ready ® Leads to Sound Investments

We support our clients in making sound investments today for the benefit of the communities they serve, whatever tomorrow brings.

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Analyzing Future Trends Through Four Lenses Future Ready ® for the Environmental Sector WSP’s environmental approach to Future Ready ® is thinking beyond the conventional so that we can balance the needs of the natural and built environments, as well as plan and design communities and infrastructure that are ready for the changes and challenges our world will face in the future.

As a Future Ready ® consultancy, we leverage technology to enhance our environmental services and deliver value to our clients. Our teams make sure of the deployment of state of-the-art tools and platforms to collect, analyze and visualize data, optimize processes and performance, and enable smart decision-making; even if that means pushing boundaries in the industry by developing bespoke solutions to meet client needs. We also foster a culture of innovation and collaboration where our experts can share their knowledge and insights across disciplines, geographies and business lines.

While every human activity and development impacts the natural world, WSP applies best practices and innovative approaches to protect the environment. Our priority is to understand our clients’ technical challenges and long-term needs, and to provide sustainable and environmentally sound strategies and solutions. Future Ready ® allows us to do that more effectively by bringing future conditions into focus.

RESOURCES

CLIMATE

TECHNOLOGY

SOCIETY

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OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

We value our people and our reputation Our commitment to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining top professionals in our areas of expertise is what makes us exceptional. By applying distinguished ethical standards at the core of all we do, professionalism is inherent in the work we perform within our communities. We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues and embrace diversity. We care about individuals and their progress, offering fulfilling career development for our professionals. This includes promoting our young recruits because we firmly believe that fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.

We are locally dedicated on an international scale Our strength is our ability to adapt to our client culture and local markets. We provide our clients with the same personalized services as a specialist firm while simultaneously leveraging our worldwide expertise to undertake complex projects and assist our clients to realize their ambitions. We achieve this by remaining agile with a common-sense approach, and by keeping our structure and business model simple and lean. Our focus on growth also allows us to better serve our clients by expanding our offering, expertise and geographical reach.

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OUR PURPOSE We exist to future proof our cities and environments.

OUR ROLE

OUR BELIEF

We plan, design, manage and engineer our communities to thrive.

For societies to thrive, we believe that we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow.

We are future focused and challenge the status quo We work to track and anticipate current engineering trends to provide fresh, innovative ideas for our clients to meet their business objectives. We ask questions, look at complex problems from different angles and find solutions that break paradigms. Our teams of problem-solvers evolve, improve, modernize and excel in providing solutions that will shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies thrive sustainably. We embrace change and have an uncompromising determination to achieve excellence.

We foster collaboration

We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Our teams of dedicated professionals are empowered to turn challenges into opportunities while being held accountable to standards beyond the norm. Our proactive leadership enables us to be client-focused, agile and responsive, while simultaneously accountable to our clients, our peers and our shareholders.

in everything we do Our international agility is founded on our collaborative working environment. Our devotion to teamwork creates unique international networks of outstanding professionals who acknowledge that great achievements come from collaboration. We embrace and support a high-performing culture, consistently strive to learn from others and foster a stimulating work environment. We put the interest of our team at the forefront of all we do to foster the collegiality that defines our firm.

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WSP in the USA

Our teams are well positioned to deliver successful projects , wherever our clients need us.

NORTHEAST 24 OFFICES

MOUNTAIN PACIFIC 40 OFFICES

MIDWEST 44 OFFICES

MID-ATLANTIC 31 OFFICES

CALIFORNIA 21 OFFICES

SOUTHEAST 49 OFFICES

TEXAS & LOUISIANA 12 OFFICES

BY THE NUMBERS ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD 2024 RANKINGS #2 TOP 100 PURE DESIGNERS #4 TOP 20 DESIGN FIRMS FOR TRANSPORTATION

#5 TOP 500 DESIGN FIRM

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Positive impacts, achieved together

Our value statement, “Positive impact, achieved together,” is more than just a tagline; it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation for each of us to unite behind a common purpose, harness our unique strengths and expertise and work collaboratively to drive meaningful change. With more than 19,000 employees in more than 250 offices across the U.S., WSP partners with its clients to help communities prosper. WSP’s diverse teams are comprised of talented, skilled and experienced professionals who are: z Collaborative and thrive on challenge and unconventional thinking z Leaders in multiple technical fields z Committed to the highest ethical standards z Passionate about delivering sustainable work that improves our communities and creates a more equitable future

BY THE NUMBERS

19K US EMPLOYEES 250+ OFFICES

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Together, we’re shaping a brighter future. “Every day we have the privilege of tackling complex environmental challenges head-on, providing innovative solutions and expert guidance. It’s truly inspiring to witness the positive impact we’re making on our clients’ businesses and the world around us. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this team, united in our mission to create a sustainable and resilient world.” Andre-Martin Bouchard Global Leader, Earth & Environment

#6 TOP 200 ENVIRONMENTAL FIRM

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With us, you can turn challenges into opportunities, shaping a future where business thrives in harmony with nature.

Earth & Environment

We strive to be the premier earth and environmental consultancy. We apply technical and delivery excellence , progressive thinking and collaborative approaches to address our society’s greatest challenges. Our diverse teams make a profound impact on our people, projects and communities, today and into the future.

Imagine being at the forefront of protecting biodiversity, driving sustainable business practices, and developing land sustainably. Picture advancing the science of remediation, safeguarding water resources, spearheading the energy transition, and fostering resilience in a changing world. With us, this vision becomes reality. We offer a comprehensive range of solutions, from assessing environmental impacts and conducting socioeconomic studies to planning, designing, permitting, and ultimately decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites. Through strategic insights and practical engineering solutions, we are committed to driving meaningful change in businesses, communities, and the planet. With us, you can shape a better future. WSP’s earth and environment service offering has undergone a remarkable transformation throughout the last five years, welcoming multiple highly respected firms. With a team of more than 4,200 multidisciplinary environmental experts across the US in more than 250 offices and 23,000 across the globe, we are an extraordinary force, with unparalleled depth and breadth of expertise, capable of tackling complex projects anywhere in the world.

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WSP is proud to have earned a record four accolades at the Environment Analyst’s 2024 Sustainability Delivery Awards: z Sustainability Impact Award z Sustainability Leader of the Year z Top honors for our Nature Positive z Transportation Project of the Year

WSP HONORED AT 2024 ENVIRONMENT ANALYST’S SUSTAINABILITY DELIVERY AWARDS

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Earth & Environment SERVICES Our services encompass a comprehensive range of consulting and technical expertise, covering a broad spectrum of general and specialized areas including: z Climate Change, Resiliency and Sustainability z Air Quality, Noise, Vibration and Acoustic Services

CLIMATE CHANGE

AIR QUALITY

z Contaminated Land and Geo-Sciences z Site Investigation and Remediation z Ecology, Landscape, EIA, Permitting and Social Acceptability z Environmental Management, Compliance, Risks, Hazards and Due Diligence z Mining and Geotechnical Engineering z Environmental Water z Waste, Hazardous Materials, Landfills, and Waste to Energy

GEOTECH

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL WATER

Every day across our firm, colleagues are delivering projects and leading initiatives that make a significant difference for our clients and the communities in which we live and work.” Joe Sczurko, US Region President

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Earth & Environment SECTORS

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL

Our talented people engineer projects around the globe for government entities and private sectors that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. z Industrial and Commercial z Federal, State and Local Governments z Water z Mining z Oil and Gas z Power and Energy

FEDERAL

STATE & LOCAL

MINING

OIL & GAS

POWER & ENERGY

WATER

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What We Do We develop creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for a future in which society can thrive.

Our projects represent a vast geography, diverse client base and varying level of complexity.

Our talented team of professionals are no different - located in and representing every part of the world while supplying the suitable skill set and expertise to tackle all project types.

We help our clients navigate their digital transformation journeys.

We build breakwaters, intake and outfall pipelines ; dredge and reclaim land ; and ensure that shores are protected and resilient .

We support our clients’ upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas projects at all stages of the project lifecycle.

We combine our world-class

knowledge with in depth experience of local social, political and economic conditions to ensure sustainable projects t hat meet specific needs.

We performs comprehensive regulatory, site characterization , engineering , and turnkey remediation .

Projects in our local communities are especially meaningful.

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Our projects include comprehensive technical support to the renewable energy industry.

We develop strategies to mitigate emissions and enhance sustainability , identify potential risks and opportunities to become more resilient .

We have insightful

due diligence consultancy projects to help decision making.

Our cultural projects encompass galleries , museums , performance venues and community spaces on every continent.

Our projects include government and industry clients who are seeking strategic advice and solutions to manage their waste more effectively and to integrate sustainable practices .

Our water resource projects focus on healthy ecosystems a nd their vital role in the resilience of our water sources.

We have 5,200 dedicated mining

professionals supporting the industry in delivering the metals and minerals required for a greener future.

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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

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WSP has completed over 200 major Environmental, Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects around the world in the last 10 years

Local Expertise, Worldwide With our multidisciplinary team of scientists, sociologists, archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, engineers, geographers, heritage specialists, economists, and communications ex perts, we are well positioned to analyze the living environments in which projects are undertaken. We combine our experience with global stan dards such as the CDP, Equator Principles, and International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standards, with a thorough understanding of the local regulatory systems and cultural sensitivities. Our work reflects the specific needs of particular geographies or sectors. Our ability to draw on ex pertise from our offices around the world, across a broad range of environmental, social, econom ic, and technical disciplines throughout the firm, is a key factor in delivering successful results. We offer both management and technical delivery capabilities, embedding our impact assessment expertise in projects across all sectors.

Our Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Planning teams specialize in the process of gaining approvals, permitting, licensing, and planning support. We work with organizations focused on investing, developing, or expanding existing assets, seeking on-going maintenance for their operations and infrastructure, or the closure of their facilities. We get involved at the strategic advisory, investment, procurement, due diligence, planning implementation, construction, and monitoring phases of any project. In each case, we work to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

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Keeping Up With a Changing Environment

Community Focused We help clients to position and optimize their projects with a view to maximizing acceptance from the populations that will be affected either directly or indirectly. A project’s social acceptabil ity hinges on multi-sector studies and opinion or perception surveys, as well as on consistent com munications with stakeholders. These processes make it possible not only to implement proj ects with higher levels of social acceptance, but also to adapt them more effectively to the local context. In addition, our strategic planning team helps clients to design and implement long-term strategic and economic planning objectives, in cluding sustainable development planning.

From climate change considerations to inte grated assessments – combining ethical, health, equality, environment, and social dimensions – our experts have insights on the latest devel opments in the field. Ever- evolving technologies enable digital delivery and augmented reality, providing clients with a very concrete and realis tic understanding of their project’s impact. There is also a greater focus on stakeholder engage ment, public consultation, and strategic plan ning, where we have extensive experience.

An environmental and social impact assessment is the identification and evaluation of the possible positive or negative impacts that a proposed project may have on the biophysical, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the environment. Whether in remote northern areas, or in highly populated regions, WSP has he expertise to provide comprehensive assessments that contribute to successful regulatory processes for clients from coast to coast to coast.

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Our ESIA services include:

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Romaine River Hydropower Project WSP assessed the impact of proposed de velopments and support the EIA process. Hy dro-Québec chose WSP to test the Romaine

River for a 1,550 MW hydroelectric complex. Our work included surveying fish habitats, conducting hydrodynamical modeling, determining conservation flows, and evalu ating salmon spawning runs using advanced hydroacoustic methods.

California High Speed Rail, ESIA

WSP offers comprehensive early-phase program and engineering management, design, and environmental sustainability services, from initial funding to business case development. They address federal (NEPA) and state (CEQA) requirements on a statewide level. Additionally, they develop individual environmental documents for each project section.

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ESIA for facility, Dominican Republic For CDEEE, WSP performed an ESIA for a coastal facility, adhering to IFC Performance Standards. They conducted comprehensive assessments of environmental, social, eco

nomic, health, and cultural heritage impacts, and led stakeholder consultations for input on impacts and mitigation. The results were integrated into the EMP and SMP, following national and international best practices.

Offshore 3D Seismic Survey

WSP conducted a full ESIA for a 3D seismic survey related to an oil and gas concession block off South America’s coast. Services included oil spill and underwater noise mod eling, public consultation, and turtle nesting surveys. The work adhered to international best practices, securing a survey license within six months.

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BASELINE STUDIES

WSP is involved in the design, implementation and management of a wide range of environ mental baseline studies and has conducted numerous environmental assessments under federal and provincial/territorial legislation. We have proven strengths in managing and conducting EIAs, demonstrating this on projects throughout the US in support of our Energy, Mining, Infrastructure, and Oil and Gas clients where we coordinate as many as 15 disciplines in‐house, supple mented by sub‐consultants to deliver quality and efficient results.

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Ultimately, the WSP team delivered a high quality final report and supporting technical documentation that exceeded our expectations and the goals of the project. The work done will help ensure that future aviation planning efforts in the state and region have a solid foundation of quality analysis from which to build” – Josh Brown, Executive Director, Puget Sound Regional Council

We specialize in complex projects at remote sites with difficult access, and with added levels of co ordination with public, land owner and/or Aborig inal communities. Through lessons learned from these projects we continue to streamline our process. We also have the knowledge of process and regulatory requirements to determine what is absolutely needed for your project location, and where previous information can be used. We are in constant communication with regulators and are up to date on the latest changes to the regulatory development process. We share in our clients desire to have accurate, reliable information that is defensible to the regulators and the public, whether it is the in formation we gather on the field, our analysis, or our presentation of results. A well‐managed and effective EIA will ultimately reduce regulatory risk. With our help, when companies are ready to provide funding, our clients are ready with defen sible information that meets the criteria of reg ulatory approval, expediting the project through implementation.

We use an approach that incorporates environ mental planning and consultation combined with our strong technical capabilities in engineer ing and science. These activities include: z Project specific baseline studies and impact assessments, including cumulative effects analyses and recommendation of mitigation measures. z Preparation of desktop level assessments and technical proposals. z Design of environmental protection plans. z Design and implementation of sampling and monitoring programs for fish, surface and ground water, wetlands, sediment, soil, vegetation, and wildlife.

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REGIONAL AVIATION BASELINE STUDY WSP led a PSRC-sponsored and FAA-funded study to prepare a baseline study for future air service demand in the Central Puget Sound region. The study analyzed 29 air

ports, including NPIAS, non-NPIAS, and mil itary airports, to understand their roles and interactions. It identified future needs and set the stage for planning new or expanded airports to meet 2050 aviation demand.

Baseline Studies and Impact Assessment For a new LNG import terminal in Quebec, Canada, WSP conducted baseline studies and EIAs, literature reviews, interviews, site visits, and modeling to understand the project’s environment. WSP also participated in stakeholder and regulatory meetings, supported the EIS submission, and will provide environmental monitoring during the terminal’s construction.

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Higbee Beach Recreation Project

WSP was contracted by NJDEP for a multi phased tidal marsh restoration, flood control, and greenway enhancement project. The project includes restoring several hundred acres of salt marsh and converting parts of the site into a greenway with recreational and educational features. WSP conducted baseline studies, including habitat mapping and hydrologic modeling.

Confidential Solar Projects WSP designed and implemented pollinator habitats at three solar sites in Michigan, conducting baseline assessments and a Phase I ESA. They developed habitat plans using Michigan State University’s criteria, including soil analysis, weed

suppression, and planting plans. WSP also led the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of these habitats.

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WETLAND, TERRESTRIAL, FISH OR MARINE ECOLOGY

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Our major strength lies in combining our collective local and regional knowledge with the worldwide expertise of WSP

As an industry leader in ecological services, we devise strategies and implement programs that restore sensitive water, wetland, and upland environments. We take care to ensure that our solutions address water quality; wildlife; and vegetative communities and ultimately, promote healthy and sustainable ecosystems. WSP is uniquely qualified to advise clients on the subtle balances that ecosystems require for survival. We apply the disciplines of ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, biology, and sociolo gy to resolve complex environmental challenges. Our professional staff is relied upon by a diverse group of clients for ecological services support related to a host of projects from wetland delin eations, submerged aquatic vegetation monitor ing, and species surveys, to large-scale watershed restoration initiatives. Conducting studies of aquatic ecology is often the first step in evaluating what effect environ mental changes have had on either freshwater or marine aquatic resources.

Our marine and freshwater biologists, toxicolo gists, environmental engineers and other profes sionals offer full-service capabilities to public and private sector clients worldwide. Our extensive aquatic ecology capabilities include: Marine Surveys z Habitats ■ Intertidal phase 1 and 2 habitat surveys ■ Subtidal grab sampling ■ Drop down video surveys* ■ Diver surveys* ■ Fish/shellfish surveys: ■ Trawls, seine netting, fyke nets and pots/ traps (included baited) z Water and sediment quality z Bioaccumulation surveys

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Freshwater ecology z Habitat Assessments z Fish Surveys/Translocation z Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Surveys and Laboratory Analysis z Macrophyte Surveys z Protected Species (WCC/FWPM) z Invasive Species Assessment z e-DNA z Water Quality Monitoring z Pollution Incident Assessment z Habitat Restoration z RCA/RHS/RCS Environmental impact assessment z Design and implementation of aquatic vegetation and water/ sediment quality survey programs z Assessment of resource and development related impacts z Mitigation strategy development and design z Compliance monitoring of environmental protection programs and effluent discharges z Risk assessment z Contaminant mapping and pathways analyses

z Risk identification and evaluation z Toxicity studies and determination of lethal and sublethal chemical impacts z Reclamation detoxification program design z Remedial alternatives analyses and remedial design z Wetlands z Delineation, evaluation/ classification and monitoring z Biophysical and hydrological assessment z Protection, restoration and enhancement planning z Assessment, siting and design for water quality improvement, surface runoff retention and habitat function. z Aquatic habitat protection planning and restoration z Description of aquatic habitats and fisheries z Assessment of habitat limitations and potential disruption/destruction z Liaison with regulatory agencies for permits and approvals z Design of mitigation measures and habitat compensation programs z Contracting and oversight of project construction z Design and implementation of monitoring programs

Our water solutions are as diverse as the clients we serve; we understand when it comes to sourcing, treating, managing, or protecting our most precious natural resource, one size doesn’t fit all. We provide advisory services and engineering solutions that assist our clients with regulatory standards compliance, the protection and enhancement of their environments, and the promotion of sustainable development for the future.

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Water quality z Review and development of criteria and guidelines z Priority pollutant and agri-chemical fate-and- effect studies z Computer modelling z Data collection, interpretation, management z Effluent discharge analysis and mixed zone delineation z Chlorinated organics studies and nutrient budget analysis and bio-evaluation

z Fisheries resource and watershed management z Watershed assessment programs z Inventory and assessment of upland, riparian, stream and lake habitats z Fisheries population assessment z Analysis of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) z Fish spawning, migration and life-history studies z Creel census and angler harvest surveys z Fish population management strategies z Marine ecology z Coastal processes and impact on sensitive marine resources z Habitat mapping and conservation planning

Sediment studies z Sediment sampling and analysis plan preparation z Dredged material testing z Risk-based sediment characterization studies z Dredging and disposal site assessment, modelling and monitoring

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Big River Fisheries Assessment

As part of the RI/FS of the Big River Mine Tailings Site, WSP conducted a Supplemen tal Field Sampling Program and prepared the Feasibility Study. They analyzed fish and crayfish communities using electroshocking and seining methods. Samples were collect ed, processed, and prepared for laboratory analysis to assess the impact of contami nants on aquatic biota.

Habitat and Acoustic Surveys

WSP conducted Phase I Habitat Assessment studies across North Carolina to identify suit able roosting habitats for various bat species and developed acoustic monitoring plans for these sites. They coordinated with the USFWS for plan approval and implemented the study by deploying monitors, collecting, reviewing, and reporting acoustic data. .

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Walnut Bend Solar Project

WSP led the environmental consulting for a 100+ MW solar project in Arkansas, one of the state’s largest. Our services included site characterization, wetland delineations, and coordination with USACE, USFWS, and Ar kansas Game and Fish Commission. We will continue to support the project during con struction through compliance monitoring.

Confidential Missouri Wind Projects

WSP completed CIAs, fatal flaw reviews, and multi-year biological surveys, including avian, eagle, and bat monitoring. We supported extensive regulatory coordination due to the presence of multiple T&E bat species. WSP designed an acoustical monitoring study plan for gray bats, which was recommended for scientific publication, and completed the 150- and 170 MW projects in 2022

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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND PERMITTING

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WSP provides natural resources and ecological services from the early planning phase of a project through design, permitting, mitigation, construction, post-construction and monitoring phases. WSP helps our clients identify natural resources and recommends precautionary and remedial measures that can minimize the ill effects of natural resources exploitation. What sets us apart is our ability to serve our clients in every aspect of natural resources and ecological needs through the entire life cycle of a project. Our experience spans national parks, military bases, transportation, ports and navigation projects, beach restoration and living shoreline projects. Our ecologists and biologists work with design teams to identify the physical changes that would occur from site development, review the field data collected, and predict future site conditions. We have provided environmental permitting and inspection support, for oil and gas clients, throughout the US. Permitting efforts have involved local permitting, state coastal zone permitting, Section 404/10 permitting, and reporting required for various FERC-designated projects (e.g., 7b, 7c, 157, and 2.55).

Our experience performing environmental surveys include wetland and waterbody delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act nesting surveys, and

colonial wading bird rookery surveys. Environmental Planning

Due to heightened environmental awareness, public interest in sustainable development, and established environmental laws and regulations, projects often require environmental planning and review (including opportunities for public review and comment), as well as final approvals and permitting support prior to being launched. With our multidisciplinary team of scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, planners, engineers, geographers, heritage specialists, economists, communications experts and more, WSP USA is well positioned to analyze the living environments in which projects are undertaken.

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Our services include: z Air quality, GHG, and climate change assessments z Construction and environmental compliance z Construction impact assessment z Cultural resources (archaeology and historic preservation, Section 106) z Environmental assessment (local, state and federal) z Geographical information systems (GIS) z Mitigation and habitat restoration z Natural resources and environmental permitting z Noise and vibration assessment and mitigation z Open space and recreational resources (Section 4f) z Social impact, equity and environmental justice z Socio economic assessment z Health impact assessment z Hydrogeology and hydrology z Land use planning

Our work reflects the specific needs of particular geographies and sectors. Our ability to draw on expertise from our offices around the world, across a broad range of environmental, social, economic and technical disciplines throughout the firm, is a key factor in delivering successful results. We offer both management and technical delivery capabilities, embedding our impact assessment expertise in projects across all infrastructure sectors. From climate change considerations to integrated assessments – combining ethical, health, equality, environmental and social dimensions – our experts have insights on the latest developments in the field. Ever-evolving technologies enable digital delivery and augmented reality, providing clients with a very concrete and realistic understanding of their project’s impact. There is also a greater focus on stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and strategic planning, where we have extensive experience.

z Soil and groundwater contamination z Stakeholder and public involvement z Transportation impact assessment z Visual impact assessment z Water quality

Our water solutions are as diverse as the clients we serve; we understand when it comes to sourcing, treating, managing, or protecting our most precious natural resource, one size doesn’t fit all. We provide advisory services and engineering solutions that assist our clients with regulatory standards compliance, the protection and enhancement of their environments, and the promotion of sustainable development for the future.

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Permitting Air Quality Permitting

WSP staff have extensive experience conducting air quality permitting and compliance under the U.S. federal New Source Review (NSR) program, state operating permits, control technology analyses (RACT/BACT/LAER), conformity analyses, compliance/enforcement negotiations, regulatory analyses, dispersion modeling, and emissions inventory development for several types of industry. We have prepared and evaluated emissions inventories for stationary and mobile sources under federal programs such as general conformity and the national Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We routinely advise clients on regulatory strategies and represent them in negotiations with State regulatory agencies and EPA. To assist our clients in achieving and maintaining compliance, we maintain up-to-date information on new and emerging regulations through specialists supported at the corporate level by WSP’s Technical Practice Area program. Our familiarity with regulatory agency procedures and enforcement strategies helps expedite the permit approval process and contributes to favorable permit decisions. Our proactive approach to regulatory compliance is evident at project initiation, when we help clients map out long-term goals and strategies to plan for regulatory requirements.

Our plans for meeting permit requirements typically present several options based on operating characteristics of the facility. Our air quality consulting and engineering capabilities and our experience in helping clients address air quality issues that impact their operations is highlighted in such services as: z Air quality construction permitting and compliance services, including air pollution control engineering

z Title V operating permit consulting z Emission inventory development z Greenhouse gas and climate change consulting

z Ambient air impact analysis z General conformity analysis

z Air toxics sampling and health risk assessment z Risk management planning and evaluation of accidental releases z Database management and development services

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Our team’s air quality specialists provide a wide range of services to government, industry, and private companies. Air management compliance, policy development, permitting, risk assessment, toxicity studies, modeling, and studies used to help clients improve or develop new approaches to environmental management. Air quality services and environmental reviews include the ability to assess indoor, outdoor, and occupational environments using a highly qualified staff. We maintain professional staff, software, and equipment to provide comprehensive atmospheric engineering, monitoring, and air permitting services. Our approach to these projects is to develop clear applications that minimize ongoing compliance requirements for Amtrak.

Outdoor air quality testing may also be required to ensure compliance with State and federal clean air regulations and local ordinances. Our team assists clients in applying for the required air permits, emission testing and applicable reporting under the Federal Clean Air Act and State and city requirements. As part of a strategic approach to permit evaluation, dispersion models can be developed by our team to evaluate property boundary impacts relative to risk criteria, and potentially allow for a more integrated (facility-wide) approach to regulatory compliance.

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Ecology, Landscape, EIA, Planning and Permitting, and Social Acceptability | SOQ

Natural Resources Permitting and Compliance We focus on the scientific and technical understanding of natural resources including water, soil, plants and animals. We understand how natural resource management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations. We integrate sustainable development into land management and environmental governance worldwide. With over 80 years’ experience in environmental impact assessment work and established relationships with regulatory agencies, WSP is uniquely qualified to provide our clients with a broad range of natural resource assessment services including T&E Species and population/ habitat surveys, invasive species control plans, risk assessment and avoidance/minimization planning, and monitoring and adaptive management implementation.

At WSP, we excel at helping clients tackle complex challenges by providing them with the clarity and guidance required to identify and navigate a clear path forward and turn environmental and social risk into opportunity. Our key natural resource management and compliance services include: z Environmental assessments and impact statements z Wetland delineations and fish habitat assessments z Permit applications and agency consultations z Mitigation/restoration design and implementation z Endangered species act compliance z Natural resource inventories and management plans z GIS mapping and data management systems

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NEPA Compliance The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 CFR Parts 1500–1508) require federal agencies to consider and document potential environmental effects of proposed projects. Our recent and ongoing experience preparing NEPA-compliant documentation covers the full spectrum of project development, planning implementation, operations and maintenance (O&M), and permitting from federal funding actions to infrastructure development across the United States (US). WSP has extensive experience preparing EIA and documents pursuant to NEPA including EISs (stand alone, programmatic, supplemental), EAs, and FONSI. We have successfully prepared environmental documents for a broad range of projects including large multidisciplinary projects and those addressing controversial issues.

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Endangered Species Act Compliance The Endangered Species Act (ESA) and proposed ESA listings are requiring local governments, businesses, and developers to assess how they manage their current activities. The solution is to work together and build positive and proactive responses to ESA. This requires an extensive knowledge of biology, habitat ecology, geophysics, hydrology and watershed processes, forestry and engineering. WSP provides all encompassing and effective service because we have an expansive working knowledge of the landscape, environment, and the regulatory dimensions of ESA itself. WSP focuses on total ESA and resource management responses, offering the following services: z Permitting z Biological assessments z Funding and grant preparation and review z Negotiation and representation with regulatory entities

z Representation in regional forums and planning processes z Consultation services z Strategic planning z Compliance auditing z Habitat conservation plans z Recovery planning z 4(d) rule implementation Our knowledge and experience helps us address ESA issues with a broad perspective, from policy to engineering. Our multidisciplinary staff has been involved in natural resource science, engineering, and fish and wildlife management for over 20 years and has gained well-developed insight into the intricate character of these issues. We represent a wide variety of clients successfully by vigilantly tracking the dynamic state of environmental and regulatory pressures, and by offering logical, scientifically defensible approaches to ESA.

Easily the most reliable consulting team I have worked with in 30+ years. If we anticipate “issues” with a particular project, Wood (now WSP) is our go-to contractor. “ Kenny Lynn Ameren Services Center, Career Environmental Scientist

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Integrated Permitting Integrated Permitting is a process that identifies efficiencies from separate programs to best prioritize capital investments and achieve human health and water quality objectives. It’s a system for integrating environmental review with the review of project permits. This approach allows for a more holistic strategy to regulatory compliance, enabling communities to address their most pressing water quality problems while minimizing costs and maximizing cooperation. The concept of Integrated Permitting has gained considerable momentum in recent years, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency promoting this approach since 2012. It’s particularly beneficial for municipalities as it provides greater regulatory flexibility and makes capital intensive infrastructure projects more viable.

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Renewable Energy Permitting WSP provides comprehensive permitting, project management, and engineering services for the generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of power from both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Our work in power generation includes solar and wind energy systems, cogeneration, microgrids, battery and thermal energy storage, emergency power, geothermal energy, and hydropower. Informed by national and international design teams, we know what it takes to take a project from initial siting studies through construction and mitigation monitoring. Cross-discipline best practice allows us to anticipate potential project delays and resolve issues to keep your projects moving forward. We bring a 50+ year history conducting federal, state, and local permitting experience for major infrastructure and energy projects in the U.S., working with and developing relationships with key regulators. Our experience includes federal, state and/or local environmental approvals and permitting support for thousands o megawatts across the U.S., North America, and globally. Our team includes numerous engineers, project managers, permitting specialists, and other subject matter experts in the Energy/Utilities sector throughout the U.S.

Power Permitting WSP is a recognized national leader in natural resources, environmental analysis, permitting, and routing/siting. We have been improving capital projects and operating systems in North America and worldwide for over 25 years. With a focus on transmission line and substation experience, WSP provides a range of services, including siting, environmental permitting, cultural resources, wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, site/ civil engineering, and public outreach. With experience across the entire lifecycle of the transmission infrastructure development process, WSP has completed over 400 transmission line projects in the U.S., ranging from 34.5 kV to 765 kV and from 1 mile to 800 miles in length. In the last 15 years, WSP’s siting team has conducted more than 300 transmission-related siting and permitting projects in the U.S. in over 30 states. Our staff have successfully defended our clients’ siting projects through written and in-person expert witness testimony. Siting and related services include detailed route selection, public outreach and all associated and supporting field and permitting tasks. WSP staff have often been requested because of their ability to adapt to the needs of the project and handle difficult siting challenges.

Most Experienced Electric Transmission Line Routing/Siting Teams

WSP has one of the most experienced electric transmission line routing/ siting teams in the U.S., having completed over 7,000 miles of electric transmission projects of voltages ranging from 69 kV to 765 kV, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) lines, in all types of terrain from open, rural areas to congested, urban environments.

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