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Energy, Environmental Impacts, and Sustainable Development

Energy, Environmental Impacts, and Sustainable Development. Presented by Cat Shrier, Ph.D., P.G. Water Resources Planner (403) 532-5797 cshrier@golder.com. PROPONENT. STAKE-HOLDERS. TECHNICAL. REGULATORS. Key Components of an EIA. NEPA Process. A process not a permit or approval

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Energy, Environmental Impacts, and Sustainable Development

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  1. Energy, Environmental Impacts, and Sustainable Development Presented by Cat Shrier, Ph.D., P.G. Water Resources Planner (403) 532-5797 cshrier@golder.com

  2. PROPONENT STAKE-HOLDERS TECHNICAL REGULATORS Key Components of an EIA

  3. NEPA Process • A process not a permit or approval • Projects with a federal nexus • States and localities have own EIA processes • Lead agency is responsible for NEPA • Cooperating Agencies • Proponent Pays • Third Party Consultant (works for agency)

  4. The Public Plays a Critical Role • The Scoping Process • Draft EIS • Final EIS • Record of Decision (ROD)

  5. Comparative Study for NRCan • Process clarity and predictability are key • Scoping • Roles and responsibilities • Timelines • Time to complete EIA impacted by: • Size, complexity, sensitivity of the environment • Community and cultural issues • Requirements and inter-jurisdictional process • Delays due to regulatory capacity issues / completeness of submittals

  6. EIA Process Adds Value • Enables regulatory / funding approval • Positive community relationships • Optimized project design • Reduced environmental liabilities • More predictable schedule / framework • Consistent with corporate environmental policies • Supports development and implementation of strategies for SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT … WHAT???

  7. Sustainable Development Is … • NOT just a buzzword • NOT just an academic concept • NOT just a vision statement • An integral part of how companies approach projects • Based on sound and established practices

  8. Sustainable Development is … Continually finding ways to … Mitigate Avoid Monitor Minimize … Environmental Impacts

  9. Sustainable Development is … Partnerships with local communities … Community and Culture Consultation Infrastructure Economic Benefits … not just permit negotiations

  10. Sustainable Development is … Life cycle value assessment (LCVA) … Considering all stages of a project

  11. Sustainable Development is … … Improving technology and understanding Plug Big Green Bus … for increased efficiency and environmental benefits

  12. Sustainable Development is … Self-Healing Natural Analogs Stakeholder Input on End Uses Walk-Away Systems … Reclamation through Post-Closure

  13. When Developing Energy Resources … • … it is critical to understand • The resources being developed • The environment and potential impacts to that environment • The communities and stakeholders and potential impacts to them (negative and positive) • The regulatory process • Strategy for a sustainable approach Chris Schenk Paul Vonguerard Russ George Sue Lowell

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