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Working Group 4 Terms and Conditions

Working Group 4 Terms and Conditions. Mark Cliffe-Phillips Chairperson. Working Group 4 Terms and Conditions. Vice-Chair: Adrian Paradis, Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Members: 1. Helga Harlander, Gwich’in Land & Water Board 2. Johnny Edwards, Gwich’in Land & Water Board

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Working Group 4 Terms and Conditions

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  1. Working Group 4Terms and Conditions Mark Cliffe-Phillips Chairperson Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  2. Working Group 4Terms and Conditions Vice-Chair: Adrian Paradis, Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Members: 1. Helga Harlander, Gwich’in Land & Water Board 2. Johnny Edwards, Gwich’in Land & Water Board Ex-Member 3. Scott Duguid, Sahtu Land and Water Board 4. Rick Walburne, Sahtu Land and Water Board 5. Roberta Judas, Wek’eezhii Land & Water Board 6. Valerie Meeres, Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  3. Purpose To develop terms and conditions for permits and licences that provides clarity, consistency and certainty for the Boards and its clients. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  4. Scope To identify a clear and consistent approach for the development of: New Terms and Conditions; A common approach for creating new Terms and Conditions; A common template for Land Use Permit and Water License Conditions; and A common and consistent approach to orphan measures. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  5. Product Expectation New standard condition list; and Guidelines for terms and condition development. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  6. Progress of Working Group Meeting Dates May 5, June 16, September 23, and December 3 Workshop with INAC Inspectors December 8-9 Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  7. Progress Step 1 Obtain and review the current standard lists of terms and conditions of the MWLWB, SLWB, GLWB and the WLWB. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  8. Progress Step 2 Identify inconsistent and consistent terms and conditions of the LWB’s. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  9. Progress Step 3 Collect or identify rationales for the creation of current terms and conditions from within the LWB’s or from external organizations, such as INAC. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  10. Progress Step 4 Collect and review terms and conditions and the rationale for their development from other regulatory boards/organizations in other jurisdictions (ex. Nunavut Water Board, YESAB, NEB, DFO and Environment Canada etc). Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  11. Progress Step 5 Meet with INAC Inspectors to discuss current standard list of conditions and rationales. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  12. Progress INAC Inspectors Workshop- Dec 8-9, 2008 Enforceability of Terms and Conditions Administrative enforcement Communication policy between Inspectors and the Board Mandate- Wildlife vs. Habitat and Forestry Concerns Push other government agencies mandate back on the appropriate agency Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  13. Progress INAC Inspectors Workshop- Dec 8-9, 2008 Management Plans Management plan- submitted to the Board for approval, but the plans can be delineated into jurisdictional mandates for enforcement- INAC, DFO, ENR etc. Plan approved by Board and Inspector?- examine the legal wording of bringing Inspector into the condition to allow for greater enforceability. Condition that links an approved management plan to a condition, which allows the enforceability by Inspectors. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  14. Progress INAC Inspectors Workshop- Dec 8-9, 2008 Commitment from Inspectors for further quarterly meetings with Board staff to further cooperation and communication between the Boards and Inspectors. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  15. Progress Step 6 Write summary paper on key issues, findings from previous steps, and provide recommendations. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  16. Next Steps  Terms and conditions workshop with all stakeholders to discuss interim paper findings and recommendations (February, 2009). Revised standard conditions list. Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

  17. Masi- Thank You!Questions? Update to the MVLWB- Working Group 4- Terms and Conditions –Yellowknife Dec 11, 2008

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