Presentation for Final Hearing on Baffinland's proposed Mary River ...
Presentation for Final Hearing on Baffinland’s proposed Mary River Iron Ore Project Iqaluit, July 17, 2012 Igloolik, July 23, 2012 Pond Inlet, July 26, 2012
AANDC’s Role in the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s Environmental Assessment Review
• Responsible Minister
• Intervener – Provide expert advice • Regulator – Administer federal public land and water licence inspections/enforcement
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Inle
82°W
81°W
80°W
Miln e
79°W
78°W
77°W
76°W
75°W
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Mary River Project 71°30'N
83°W
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72°N
ist Ex 71°N
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71°30'N
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Mine Site
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10
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10 5 0
20
70°30'N
Kilometres
Tenure data as of July 3, 2012 Proposed Railway Milne Inlet Tote Road
71°N
Baffinland Mineral Lease Active Mineral Lease Baffinland Mineral Claim Active Mineral Claim Active Prospecting Permit
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Potential Development Area Inuit Owned Lands - Fee Simple Title
70°30'N
Surface Only
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70°N
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Mine Site Airstrip
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Surface and Subsurface Created by: T. Ma, Nunavut Regional Office, Iqaluit
Projection: Canada Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD 83
84°W
83°W
July 4, 2012
3 82°W
81°W
80°W
79°W
78°W
77°W
Summary of AANDC’s review of the project AANDC has participated in every step of NIRB’s Part 5 review of this project.
In Baffinland’s Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements we reviewed: • Impacts to fresh water;
• Design, construction, and operation considerations for mine components; • Socio-economic considerations;
• Impacts on the terrestrial environment; • Waste and hazardous materials management; and
• Closure and reclamation planning.
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Summary of AANDC’s participation in the review of the project
Baffinland made some improvements and provided additional information, requested by AANDC during the DEIS review stage, in their Final Environmental Impact Statement. Examples include:
• Socio-economic baseline data • Improved information on Inuit harvesting; and • A more detailed closure plan.
Summary of AANDC’s technical review comments on Baffinland’s Final Environmental Impact Statement AANDC commented on:
• Water management • Vegetation • Acid rock drainage/metal leaching management • Hazardous materials and waste management • Alternatives assessment
• Collaborative socio-economic monitoring and adaptive management
6
On-going discussions
• Water quality in pit lake post-closure requires further study.
• Collaborative socio-economic monitoring and adaptive management required
7
Conclusion
• Most of the issues found in the areas reviewed by AANDC are minor and can be resolved through licensing/permitting and monitoring.
• Monitoring and adaptive management are important.
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AANDC’s Role in the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s Environmental Assessment Review
• Responsible Minister
• Intervener – Provide expert advice • Regulator – Administer federal public land and water licence inspections/enforcement
2
Inle
82°W
81°W
80°W
Miln e
79°W
78°W
77°W
76°W
75°W
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Mary River Project 71°30'N
83°W
te To ing
72°N
ist Ex 71°N
ad Ro
R ed os
71°30'N
op Pr
Mine Site
ailr
10
y wa
10 5 0
20
70°30'N
Kilometres
Tenure data as of July 3, 2012 Proposed Railway Milne Inlet Tote Road
71°N
Baffinland Mineral Lease Active Mineral Lease Baffinland Mineral Claim Active Mineral Claim Active Prospecting Permit
ee ns b
Potential Development Area Inuit Owned Lands - Fee Simple Title
70°30'N
Surface Only
yI
70°N
St
Mine Site Airstrip
nl et
Surface and Subsurface Created by: T. Ma, Nunavut Regional Office, Iqaluit
Projection: Canada Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD 83
84°W
83°W
July 4, 2012
3 82°W
81°W
80°W
79°W
78°W
77°W
Summary of AANDC’s review of the project AANDC has participated in every step of NIRB’s Part 5 review of this project.
In Baffinland’s Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements we reviewed: • Impacts to fresh water;
• Design, construction, and operation considerations for mine components; • Socio-economic considerations;
• Impacts on the terrestrial environment; • Waste and hazardous materials management; and
• Closure and reclamation planning.
4
Summary of AANDC’s participation in the review of the project
Baffinland made some improvements and provided additional information, requested by AANDC during the DEIS review stage, in their Final Environmental Impact Statement. Examples include:
• Socio-economic baseline data • Improved information on Inuit harvesting; and • A more detailed closure plan.
Summary of AANDC’s technical review comments on Baffinland’s Final Environmental Impact Statement AANDC commented on:
• Water management • Vegetation • Acid rock drainage/metal leaching management • Hazardous materials and waste management • Alternatives assessment
• Collaborative socio-economic monitoring and adaptive management
6
On-going discussions
• Water quality in pit lake post-closure requires further study.
• Collaborative socio-economic monitoring and adaptive management required
7
Conclusion
• Most of the issues found in the areas reviewed by AANDC are minor and can be resolved through licensing/permitting and monitoring.
• Monitoring and adaptive management are important.
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