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Natural Resources Canada : Regulatory Responsibilities

Natural Resources Canada : Regulatory Responsibilities. Mineral Advisory Group Meeting (MDAG) Newmont Mining Corporation Doris North Project / Phase II Cambridge Bay, NU October 26-28. Natural Resources Canada’s Mandate:.

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Natural Resources Canada : Regulatory Responsibilities

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  1. Natural Resources Canada : Regulatory Responsibilities Mineral Advisory Group Meeting (MDAG) Newmont Mining Corporation Doris North Project / Phase II Cambridge Bay, NU October 26-28

  2. Natural Resources Canada’s Mandate: • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) seeks to enhance the responsible development and use of Canada’s natural resources and the competitiveness of Canada’s natural resources products. • We are an established leader in science and technology in the fields of energy, forests, and minerals and metals and use our expertise in earth sciences to build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of our landmass.

  3. NRCan’s Structure • Nearly two thirds of its expenditures and efforts are devoted to science and technology (S&T); remainder is devoted to policy and program activities • Examples of areas of scientific investigation : • Forestry science • Materials research • Geoscience • Metal mine effluents • NRCan’s main sectors involved in Environmental Assessment (EA) and mining-related permitting : • Minerals and Metals Sector, Earth Sciences Sector, Science and Policy Integration

  4. NRCan’s Participation in Mining EAs • Responsibilities under the Explosives Act • NRCan brought into EAs as a regulator under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) • Support NIRB reviews for projects in Nunavut (e.g. Doris North, Meadowbank) • Provision of expertise to support EAs • geosciences (permafrost, hydrogeology, surficial geology), explosives and mine waste management

  5. Explosives Act and Regulations • NRCan’s Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD) administers Canada's Explosives Act and Regulations. • The Explosives Act and Regulations control : • Authorization, classification and testing; manufacture; importation; sale; storage; transportation by road; use of fireworks. • The following are not under the jurisdiction of ERD : • Explosives controlled by the military • The use of blasting explosives, which is provincial / territorial. • Explosive storage permits, which are issued by the province or territory.

  6. Explosives Factory Licences • Licences issued under Section 7 of the Explosives Act trigger NRCan’s involvement under the NLCA and are law list triggers under CEAA. • Licences are issued only for an explosives factory or magazine. • An explosives factory licence is issued to the party that will operate the factory – not the proponent. • Explosives suppliers are quite familiar with requirements.

  7. Explosives Act and Regulations – Licences, Certificates and Permits • The Minister (Natural Resources) is given the power by the Act and Regulations to issue licences, certificates and permits required. • This power is delegated to the Chief Inspector of Explosives and other designated Inspectors in ERD. • Most licences, certificates and permits are issued from ERD Headquarters in Ottawa. In Nunavut, the following Regional offices issue magazine licences : • St. Hyacinthe for eastern NU • Calgary for western NU

  8. Explosive Factory Licences An explosives factory licence would be required to : • Store and supply bulk emulsion and ammonium nitrate (AN) prills and have garage and/or wash bay to support bulk explosive truck operation • Manufacture bulk emulsion from AN solution, supply AN prills and have garage and/or wash bay to support bulk explosive truck operation (less remote locations) • Manufacture of bulk emulsion from prilled AN, supply AN prills and have garage and/or wash bay to support bulk explosive truck operation (remote locations) • Manufacture packaged ammonium nitrate fuel oil to supply an underground operation.

  9. EA Requirements for an Explosive Factory License • Explosive factory-specific topics included in an EA : • what explosives are involved; • maximum quantities of explosives; • fuel and ammonium nitrate storage plans; • liquid effluent disposal plans; • accidents and malfuctions - worst case scenario; • spill contingency plans; • emergency response plan; • site evacuation plan.

  10. Timelines - Explosive Factory Licences • Licences are issued for one year, can be renewed • Each factory license is inspected at least once a year • If everything is in order, takes 30 working days to issue the licence • Guidelines on licensing requirements are available at : http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms-smm/expl-expl/gbef-diev-eng.htm(July 2010 - Revision 5.1)

  11. Past NRCan Involvement – Doris North Project • NRCan involved through screening (CEAA) and impact review (NIRB) for the Doris North Project, both completed in 2006. • NRCan contributed its expertise in the NIRB Part V Review and focused on: • Assessment of tailings disposal alternatives; • Water quality and water management strategy; • Design of the jetty and related issues including effects on fish habitat, shoreline erosion, and the sea bed; and • Handling and movement of ammonium nitrate.

  12. EA Contact John Clarke Environmental Assessment Science and Policy Integration, NRCan T: (613) 943-0773 E: john.clarke@nrcan.gc.ca Fadi Haddad Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Affairs Minerals and Metals Sector, NRCan T: (613) 996-5317 E: fadi.haddad@nrcan.gc.ca

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