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Nunavut Impact Review Board

Nunavut Impact Review Board . Hope Bay Mining Ltd Doris North Project/ Phase II MDAG Meeting. Outline of the Presentation. The NIRB’s role, functions, jurisdiction, and processes (Screening, Review and Monitoring) History of Doris North Project

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Nunavut Impact Review Board

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  1. NunavutImpactReview Board Hope Bay Mining Ltd Doris North Project/ Phase II MDAG Meeting

  2. Outline of the Presentation • The NIRB’s role, functions, jurisdiction, and processes (Screening, Review and Monitoring) • History of Doris North Project • How does the NIRB consider proposed changes to a project that has been reviewed? • Proposed changes to the Doris North Project • What is the process moving forward?

  3. What is the NIRB? • Nunavut Impact Review Board: created by Article 12 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) • Institution of Public Government (IPG) responsible for environmental assessment and monitoring of projects • Mission is to protect and promote the well-being of the Environment and Nunavummiut through the impact assessment process

  4. What does the NIRB do? • Screen project proposals in order to determine whether or not a review of the project is required • Review the ecosystemic and socio-economic impacts of project proposals, and recommend to the Minister whether project proposals should proceed and under what terms and conditions. • Conduct Project Monitoring pursuant to NIRB Screening Decisions and Project Certificates.

  5. The NIRB’s Jurisdiction • Nunavut Settlement Area (NSA) • Outer Land Fast Ice Zone (OLFIZ) – East Baffin Coast (Schedule 16-1 NLCA) • Trans boundary Impacts (Section 12.11.1 NLCA) • Shipping associated with project proposals in the NSA (Section 12.11.2 NLCA)

  6. Howis the NIRBStructured? NIRB is comprised of 8 regular members and a Chairperson with a composition as follows: INAC appointed Chair – Lucassie Arragutainaq INAC – Elizabeth Copland INAC – Allen Makhagak INAC/NTI – Percy Kabloona INAC/NTI – Henry Ohokannoak INAC/NTI – Archie Angnakak INAC/NTI - vacant GN – Glenn McLean GN – Philip Kadlun Alternate Makivik members: Donald Watt Putulik Papigatuk

  7. How is the NIRB Structured? Manager Communications (vacant) Director, Finance and Administration Finance & Administration Clerk Director, Technical Services Environmental Administrator (2) Secretary/ Receptionist Executive Director Technical Advisor (4) Interpreter and Translator Manager Information Services Assistant Technical Advisor (2)

  8. How is the NIRB Process Triggered? • A Proponent applies for an authorization from an Authorizing Agency (AA), such as KIA, INAC, DFO, NRCan, TC, NRI, etc. • 2. If the proposed project is located within a region with an approved Land Use Plan, the AA forwards the application to the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) for a conformity determination. Once NPC determines the project is in conformity, NIRB starts screening • 3. If there is no Land Use Plan in place the AA forwards the application directly to the NIRB

  9. What are authorizations? • Any Licences/Permits/Approvals allowing a proponent to conduct project activities including: • Land-use Permit or Lease (RIAs, INAC) • Access to IOL (RIAs) in combination with federal/territorial authorization • Fisheries Authorization (DFO) • Scientific Research License (NRI) • Quarrying Activities (GN, INAC)

  10. What makes up a Project Proposal? • NPC conformity determination (if required) • Application for all authorizations • NIRB Part 1 Form, GIS data • NIRB Part 2 Form: Project Specific Information Requirements (PSIR) • – Exploration, Mine Development, etc. • Non technical project summary in English and Inuktitut (and/or Inuinnaqtun)

  11. Approvedwithterms andconditions Checkfor completeness Review Required IssueScreening DecisionReport Distributefor public comment ReturnProposal for clarification Proposal should be modified or abandoned Conducttechnical impactassessment NIRB Screening Process NIRB receives project proposal

  12. When is a Review Required? • When the proposed project: • May have significant adverse effects on the ecosystem, wildlife habitat or Inuit harvesting activities • May have significant adverse socio-economic effects on northerners • Will cause significant public concern • Involves technological innovations for which the effects are unknown

  13. The NIRB Process Proponent Screening Part 7 Project Monitoring Review NPC AA Monitoring Issue Project Certificate NIRB Minister Part 4 Screening Part 5 NIRB Review Screening Decision Report Minister Part 6 Panel Review

  14. The NIRB Review Process DEIS Technical Review NIRB Screening Decision NLCA 12.4.4.(b) FEIS Technical Review Technical Meeting Minister refers project for Part 5 Review Final Hearing Pre-Hearing Conference & NIRB Pre-hearing Decision Issue Scoping and EIS Guideline Development NIRB Reports to the Minister NIRB receives FEIS NIRB receives DEIS Minister’s Decision Internal Conformity Review to PHC decision Internal Conformity Review to EIS Guidelines NIRB Project Certificate

  15. The NIRB Review Process • Project Scoping & EIS Guidelines Development: • Consultations with government agencies and stakeholders • Scoping meetings in potentially affected communities • Guidelines development • Issuance of the Guidelines to the Proponent

  16. The NIRB Review Process Public Consultations by Proponent: Pre-project consultations with locally affected persons must meet or exceed usual consultation practices in Canada. When at all possible, information about the project must be distributed and comments collected with a view to resolving any differences. All comments from the public must be summarized, documented, and presented in the EIS.

  17. The NIRB Review Process • Technical Review of Draft EIS: • All parties have opportunity to request additional information to aid their review of the Draft EIS. • A Technical Meeting may be held • All comments and information requests are considered and help the Proponent to develop the best possible Final EIS

  18. The NIRB Review Process Public Hearing: Public hearings are formal judicial proceedings where community members participate and discuss their thoughts about the project proposal, making them part of the decision-making process.

  19. Doris North Gold Mine Project File History: Mar. 2002: Project submitted for screening; the NIRB recommended a review is required Aug. 2004: Following PHC, the NIRB recommended the Minister not approve the Project based on insufficient information provided Dec. 2004: Minister accepted the NIRB’s recommendation Feb. 2005: Revised project description submitted Sep. 2006: Second review completed; NIRB issued Project Certificate

  20. Doris North Gold Mine Project File History (contd.): Mar. 2008: Newmont completed acquisition of the Project and established HBML to operate the Project Sep. 2008: HBML decided to defer the underground operation as a stand alone project Nov. 2009:HBML decided to proceed with the Doris North Project and staged Hope Bay belt development

  21. Doris North Gold Mine Project Changes Made to the Doris North Project: Aug. 2009: Doris North Campsite was expanded from 118 persons to 180 persons Jul. 2010: Locations of Portal and Explosive facilities for underground mine were modified Aug. 2010: Barge accommodations brought to Roberts Bay area to support the Project and ongoing exploration in Hope Bay District

  22. Changes to a Reviewed Project • If an amendment to an existing authorization is required for the proposed change: • The Proponent submits an amendment application to the applicable Authorizing Agency (AA) • The NIRB screens the amendment application once it is forwarded by AAs and reports to the appropriate Minister. • - Amendment may be exempt from screening pursuant to NLCA Section 12.4.3 if it does not constitute a significant change

  23. Changes to a Reviewed Project • If an amendment does not require an amendment to existing authorization, or a authorization does not exist for the proposed change: • The Proponent is required to report to the NIRB as per the provisions in the Project Certificate • The NIRB will note the change after consultation with federal and territorial agencies, and will modify its monitoring program as necessary • - Changes to a Project Certificate can be deemed necessary

  24. Changes to a Reviewed Project • NLCA Section 12.8.2 makes possible reconsideration of the Terms and Conditions in the NIRB Project Certificate: • “NIRB may on its own account or upon application by a DIO, the proponent, or other interests, reconsider the terms and conditions contained in the NIRB certificate if it is established that:

  25. Changes to a Reviewed Project • The terms and conditions are not achieving their purpose; • The circumstances relating to the project or the effect of the terms and conditions are significantly different from those anticipated at the time the certificate was issued; or • There are technological developments or new information which provide a more efficient method of accomplishing the purpose of the terms and conditions ”

  26. HBML’s Current Intentions • 1. Amend NWB Type A Water Licence and the NIRB PC No.003 in order to: • Use Doris North portal and Doris North facilities to mine the Doris Lower, Doris Central and Doris Connector ore bodies, instead of Doris North only • Expand the approved waste rock and ore storage areas, and Doris North camp • Expand the mine life from originally estimated 2 years to 4-6 years • Deposit tailings produced in all proposed deposits in approved Tail Lake

  27. HBML’s Current Intentions • 2. Develop the rest of Hope Bay Greenstone Belt (Phase 2): • Infrastructure: expand the existing facilities of the Doris North project and build new facilities southwards in the Madrid and Boston areas. • Mine life: Approximately 15 years • Metals: Gold, Silver, Zinc, Copper, Lead • Tailings disposal: Options are under evaluation; preferred option is not yet determined.

  28. Process Moving Forward • Upon receipt of amendment applications from HBML, the NIRB must determine: • Whether or not the component or activity has been previously assessed? • Whether or not the amendment is necessary for developing the Doris North project as previously approved or if it is associated with other development? • Whether or not there is a need for changes to the Project Certificate?

  29. Process Moving Forward • If the NIRB determines that changes to the Project Certificate are required, the NIRB will: • Report to the Minister of INAC and await approval to proceed with reconsideration • Determine the most appropriate form of public hearing for an efficient and timely process • Promote effective participation of all parties and the public • Report back to the Minister with changes

  30. Process Moving Forward • The NIRB would ask all parties to keep the following in mind: • This is one of a number of ongoing projects requiring attention • Adherence to timelines is a critical part of managing workload • Your full participation in the NIRB process is desired and necessary • Our staff are always available to assist

  31. How to Contact the NIRB? • Phone (toll-free): 1-866-233-3033 • Fax: (867) 983-2594 • Email: info@nirb.ca • Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) P.O. Box 1360 Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0

  32. Thank You for your time!! Questions?

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