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Presentation to Ocean Industry BC Conference Offshore Oil and Gas Branch October 12 2007. BC Titles and Offshore Division. The Offshore Oil and Gas Branch. BC Titles and Offshore Division. 2007 Energy Plan Offshore Implementation Plan. 2007 Energy Plan Offshore Implementation Plan.
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Presentation to Ocean Industry BC Conference Offshore Oil and Gas Branch October 12 2007
The Offshore Oil and Gas Branch BC Titles and Offshore Division
2007 Energy Plan Offshore Implementation Plan 2007 Energy PlanOffshore Implementation Plan
Action Item 40 “Continue to work to lift the federal moratorium on offshore exploration and development and reiterate the intention to simultaneously lift the provincial moratorium.” 2007 Energy PlanOffshore Implementation Plan
Action Item 41 “Work with the federal government to ensure that offshore oil and gas resources are developed in a scientifically sound and environmentally responsible way.” 2007 Energy PlanOffshore Implementation Plan
Action Item 42 “Participate in marine environmental planning to effectively manage marine areas and offshore oil and gas basins.” 2007 Energy PlanOffshore Implementation Plan
Action Item 43 “Develop and implement comprehensive community engagement program to establish a framework for a benefits sharing agreement resulting from offshore oil and gas development for communities, including First Nations.” 2007 Energy PlanOffshore Implementation Plan
Protocol on Offshore Oil & Gas with the Nisga’a Nation First Nations
Communities • Union of BC Municipalities • MOU on Consultation in Respect of Offshore Oil & Gas • Working Group on Offshore Oil & Gas
Coastal Communities & First Nations • Fact Finding Missions: • Gulf of Mexico • 2006
Coastal Communities & First Nations • Fact Finding Missions: • Cook Inlet • 2007
Into the future • Continue to work with First Nations and Coastal Communities to: • Determine the best way to develop BC’s offshore oil & gas resources • Consider benefits sharing options
Susan Kelly 250-213-8963 www.offshoreoilandgas.gov.bc.ca Thank you! Contact Information