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A compilation of public submissions received by the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel regarding Draft Guidelines for an Environmental Impact Statement, following scoping sessions conducted in multiple Northwest Territories communities from March to 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 NWT Federation of Labour submits a final scoping report to the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel on the proposed BHP diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, addressing concerns about occupational health and safety regulations, employment and training guarantees for northern workers, socio-economic impacts, and the adequacy of territorial workplace legislation to manage such a major project.
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 City of Yellowknife's counsel submits comments on the Draft Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Impact Statement, requesting that economic impact analysis be required to assess direct, indirect, and induced effects on the local, territorial, and national economies, with detailed examples from a resort project analysis.
The NWT Chamber of Mines submits detailed comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for the BHP Diamonds project at Lac de Gras, advocating for a streamlined review process and objecting to requirements they view as premature, speculative, or better suited to the licensing stage rather than environmental assessment.
The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce presents its position on the proposed BHP/Dia Met diamond mine project to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel, focusing on five key economic issues: location of mine administration offices, northern employment and work rotation schedules, purchasing policies favoring local suppliers, development of value-added industries such as diamond sorting and cutting in the North, and community benefits. The Chamber emphasizes the need for sustainable compensation to the NWT and outlines recommendations and clarifications requested from BHP to maximize economic benefits to Yellowknife and the broader region.
The City of Yellowknife, represented by Parlee McLaws law firm, submits comments on the Draft Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine EIS, requesting that the proponent be required to conduct a comprehensive economic impact analysis for the project's life, including local, territorial, and national impacts. The letter includes supporting economic analysis examples from the Westcastle resort project in Alberta to illustrate the methodology and detail expected.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans submitted information requirements and guidelines for assessing the environmental impacts of BHP Diamonds Inc.'s proposed diamond mine in the Lac de Gras area on fish and fish habitat, covering baseline studies, impact assessment, mitigation, and cumulative effects as part of the federal environmental assessment review process.
This Protocol Agreement establishes a negotiation framework between five Dene First Nations of Treaty 8 and the Government of Canada to settle outstanding treaty entitlements for land and economic benefits. The agreement outlines the negotiation process, parties involved, mediation procedures, and issues to be addressed including reserve lands, subsurface rights, and cash compensation.
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 Northwest Territories Construction Association presented to the Environmental Review Panel on April 6, 1995, advocating for northern construction industry involvement in BHP's proposed Lac de Gras diamond mine through fair communications, equitable tendering practices, labour force training, and employment opportunities.
The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce presents to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel on the proposed BHP Lac de Gras Diamond Mine, advocating for five key areas of sustainable compensation to the Northwest Territories: location of administrative offices in Yellowknife, northern employment with appropriate work rotations, increased purchasing from local suppliers, establishment of value-added industries (diamond sorting and cutting), and community benefits.
The NWT Federation of Labour submitted a draft intervention to the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel opposing the fast-tracked approval of the proposed BHP diamond mine, citing inadequate workplace legislation, lack of enforceable employment and training guarantees for northern workers, and serious socio-economic concerns based on previous mega-project experiences in the North. The submission argues the NWT regulatory regime is unready for the project and calls for comprehensive legislative reforms, monitoring programs, and binding commitments to northern employment before development proceeds.
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 Northwest Territories Construction Association presents its concerns and positions regarding BHP's proposed diamond mine at Lac de Gras, advocating for maximized northern involvement through improved communications, fair tendering practices, construction labour force training, and employment opportunities across all phases of mine development.
Jake Ootes presents to an Environmental Assessment Review Panel on behalf of two Yellowknife businesses (Above & Beyond Ltd and Arctic Art Gallery Ltd) in support of the BHP/Dia Met diamond mine project, arguing that the mine is essential for economic diversification, employment creation, and northern economic stability in the face of federal cost-cutting and high unemployment rates in aboriginal communities.
The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce presents to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel on the BHP/Dia Met proposed diamond mine at Lac de Gras, outlining five key issues—administrative office location, Northern employment practices, purchasing policies, value-added industries, and community benefits—and requesting specific commitments from BHP to maximize economic benefits to the Northwest Territories business community.
NAPEGG submitted a scoping intervention to EARP regarding the BHP NWT Diamond Project, emphasizing the importance of employing qualified professional engineers, geologists, and geophysicists registered with NAPEGG, and requiring that environmental protection costs be included in economic viability assessments throughout all project phases.