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A comprehensive table of contents and index documenting scoping presentations and comments submitted during public consultations on the draft environmental impact statement guidelines for the proposed BHP Diamond Mine project in the Northwest Territories, received between February and April 1995.
The Coronation Impact Review Committee submits scoping phase comments on the BHP NWT Diamond Mine Environmental Impact Statement guidelines, addressing cumulative effects, consultation concerns, water quality monitoring of the Coppermine River, fish populations, Inuit traditional use and land claims, and archaeological impacts.
The Coronation Impact Review Committee submits detailed comments on the FEARO Panel's draft Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for the BHP diamond mine at Lac de Gras, NWT, based on community surveys and expert review, addressing concerns about water quality impacts on the Coppermine River, Inuit traditional use and land claims, archaeological sites, and comprehensive baseline and monitoring requirements.
The NWT Chamber of Mines submitted formal comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for the BHP Diamonds project at Lac de Gras, arguing that assessment requirements should reflect actual mining impacts, be coordinated with existing regulatory processes, and avoid premature speculation on matters better addressed during licensing stages.
The Dogrib Treaty 11 Council submits detailed comments on the Draft EIS Guidelines for the proposed BHP diamond mine, recommending substantial restructuring of the guidelines to better address indigenous concerns, sustainable development principles, traditional knowledge integration, and comprehensive assessment of cumulative effects, costs, and benefits for aboriginal communities.
The Government of the Northwest Territories submits detailed written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine Project, recommending improvements to methodology, cumulative effects assessment, traditional knowledge integration, public file accessibility, and clarification of proponent responsibilities regarding land claims and regulatory regimes.
The Yellowknives Dene Band submits a statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the proposed BHP diamond mine, advocating for greater recognition of traditional land use, traditional knowledge, and holistic environmental assessment in the EIS guidelines, and expressing concerns about impacts to hunting grounds, caribou migration, and aboriginal rights.
The Yellowknives Dene Band submits a written statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the BHP Diamond Mine project, outlining concerns about impacts on traditional land use, caribou harvesting, and the need for meaningful consultation regarding traditional knowledge and environmental assessment guidelines. The statement also includes policy guidelines for protecting Yellowknives Dene traditional knowledge as community cultural heritage and historical information on Treaty 8 entitlements.
Youth from Lutser K'e express concerns about proposed mine development, including water pollution, loss of wildlife for subsistence hunting and cultural transmission, and negative social impacts from increased money, alcohol, and drugs in their community.
Youth commentary expressing concerns about proposed mining activities, including impacts on water safety, wildlife populations, and community well-being across future generations.
DIAND's written submission and speaking notes to the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel providing detailed comments on draft EIS guidelines for the proposed BHP Diamonds diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, including recommendations on clarifying scope, integrating traditional knowledge, addressing Aboriginal interests, and enhancing the assessment framework for sustainable development.
The Government of the Northwest Territories presents comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine project, addressing the role of GNWT in the review process and recommending improvements to the Guidelines including expanded impact assessment methodology, archaeological site protection, cumulative impact assessment, and better documentation protocols.
DIAND's written submission provides detailed comments on the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel's draft guidelines for the preparation of an environmental impact statement for the proposed BHP Diamonds Inc. diamond mine in the Northwest Territories. The submission addresses the Panel's approach to issues including traditional knowledge integration, Aboriginal rights, project scope definition, and management plans, while also discussing the parallel Slave Geological Province regional study and DIAND's commitment to sustainable development in the North.
The NWT Chamber of Commerce presents an intervention supporting the BHP Diamond Project as a responsible development opportunity for the Northwest Territories, provided that environmental safeguards, northern employment priorities, social planning, and timely assessment processes are implemented. The submission outlines concerns and recommendations regarding project timelines, job creation, social impacts, environmental monitoring, water management, and governmental oversight.
Dene National Chief Bill Erasmus presents to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel in Yellowknife on April 5, 1995, voicing comprehensive concerns from the Dene Nation regarding the proposed diamond mine development near Lac de Gras, including unresolved land ownership issues, inadequate aboriginal participation funding, impacts on traditional lands and wildlife, and demands for meaningful consultation with First Nations in the environmental review process.
Dene National Chief Bill Erasmus presents comprehensive concerns to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel regarding the proposed diamond mine development near Lac de Gras, emphasizing unresolved land ownership issues, inadequate aboriginal representation in funding and decision-making, and the need for regional environmental review encompassing cumulative impacts before individual mine approvals are granted.
Speaking notes for Ted Blondin presenting the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council's position at EARP scoping hearings on the proposed BHP diamond mine near Lac de Gras, asserting Dogrib aboriginal and treaty rights, the importance of traditional knowledge in impact assessment, and the need for the mine to respect Dogrib subsistence practices and land stewardship if it proceeds.
Speaking notes for the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council at EARP scoping hearings presenting concerns about the proposed BHP diamond mine near Lac de Gras, emphasizing Dogrib aboriginal and treaty rights, the importance of traditional knowledge in impact assessment, and the need for sustainable development practices that respect Dogrib subsistence and wildlife resources.
The NWT Barren Ground Caribou Outfitters Association, presented by Jim Peterson, submitted comments to the environmental review panel regarding the proposed BHP diamond mine at Lac de Gras. The submission details concerns about project impacts on caribou herds, fish and wildlife populations, wilderness ecosystem integrity, and the viability of the outfitting tourism industry, while recommending rigorous impact assessment methodologies, monitoring programs, and regulatory protections for tourism operators.
Background presentation by outfitters Mike Freeland and Fred Webb to the BHP Environmental Assessment Panel regarding negative impacts of diamond exploration and mining on their established hunting and tourism operations at Lac de Gras and Courageous Lake in the Northwest Territories, including interference with caribou migration routes and loss of revenue.