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The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board requests that BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. authorize direct copying of all correspondence to the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency to facilitate timely document review and reduce copying delays and costs.
Wildlife Effects Monitoring Program (WEMP) Binder 2 for the Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton Diamonds — BHPB) covering 2004-2006. Includes correspondence between Brent Murphy (BHPB), David Scott, Elizabeth Fillatre, Holly Newton (BHPB), Rob Mulders, Raymond Bourget (Resources Wildlife and Economic Development / RWED), Anne Gunn (GNWT), Ernie Campbell (GNWT), Kim Poole (Rescan), and Kevin O'Reilly (IEMA). Covers Wildlife Risk Assessment for the Long Lake Containment Facility (LLCF) under exceptional land-use scenarios — predicts acceptable risks for all metals except aluminum and magnesium. Includes Human Health Risk Assessment for animals feeding in LLCF, references on Dutch agricultural grassland breeding birds and forest cover/fragmentation impacts (Riffell, Gutzwiller, Anderson; van der Zande; Fahrig).
Sable, Pigeon and Beartooth (SPB) Binder 4 for the Ekati Diamond Mine BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. (2008). Includes BHPB amalgamation of SPB Licence with main licence proposal (Eric Denholm, Laura Tyler, Ricus Grimbeek BHPB), Bruce Hanna (DFO), Violet Camsell-Blondin and Ryan Fequet (WLWB) correspondence on the SPB renewal process and notice of receipt of submissions. Geochemistry: biotite schist's failure to generate acidic leachate within 43 weeks not proving long-term drainage chemistry; Beartooth and Pigeon kimberlite Net Potential (NP) determinations based on Sobek methodology incompatible with kimberlite matrix; Beartooth designated Potentially Acid Generating (PAG), Pigeon not PAG (no segregation required). IEMA submissions and waste-rock-storage-area runoff water-quality contingencies.
Misery Surplus Water Atomization Project (SWAP) binder for the Ekati Diamond Mine (2002-2003). Correspondence between Ian Goodwin (BHPB), Latisha Heilman (MVLWB), Sean Kollee (IEMA / Agency), Jane Howe (BHPB), and Environment Canada (Yellowknife, June 3 2002). Documents the June 2001 revised Wastewater and Processed Kimberlite Management Plan identifying the Misery site for surplus-water atomization, Dr. Dennis Trotter's (AMEC) review of the Misery Site document on public registry, and Misery Atomization Information Request / Reasons for Decision / Refusal Letter from the MVLWB.
Tailings Management Binder 1 (2002) for the Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton). Correspondence between Ian Goodwin (BHPB), John Witteman (BHP), Derek Chubb (BHPB), Darnell McCurdy (DIAND), Bill Ross (IEMA / Agency), Melody McLeod (MVLWB). Includes the Agency letter on Misery Land Treatment — water-retention times before reaching Cujo Lake, meteorology / precipitation variability impacts, road-side ponding control, contingency plans for treatment-process failure, and ecological effects on valued ecosystem relationships. References Price (1996) Mine Rock and Resource Characterization Guidelines and Mills & Jambor 1995 AQUAMIN (Assessment of the Aquatic Effects of Mining in Canada Working Group) report.
Correspondence binder January 2002 – August 15 2002 for the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency (IEMA, Yellowknife) covering the Ekati Diamond Mine. Includes Northwestel telecom statements, Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) faxes regarding Sable / Pigeon / Beartooth (SPB) development, BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc. (April 19 2002) Reclamation Liability Estimate for SPB Developments (February 2002, 2 copies enclosed paper + electronic), questions on existing water quality of Horseshoe Lake / Pigeon Stream / North Panda Lake, decommissioning of Bearclaw-Lake-to-Beartooth-Stream diversion pipeline, and post-mining pit-flooding water sources for SPB pits.
The Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency requests that the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board direct BHP-Billiton to copy the Agency on all regulatory required reports and correspondence submitted under licenses and permits relating to the Ekati diamond project, as the company's current policy of not distributing documents has caused delays and costs to the Agency in fulfilling its public mandate.
West Kitikmeot / Slave Study Society (WKSS) files binder for the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency (May 2002 correspondence to Zabey Nevitt, Executive Director). Includes the October 15 2001 Researcher Workshop Summary Report "Developing a Plan for Cumulative Effects Research and Monitoring in the Slave Geological Province (SGP)" — discussion of RWED / Chris Johnson / Mark Boyce University of Alberta predictive caribou population-viability modelling (Robert Mulders), big-picture ecological approach across mining activity / recreational hunting / fishing / subsistence / community expansion / infrastructure development, and forest/trail penetration of invasive exotic plants/mammals/birds.
Request for Interview from the West Kitikmeot Slave Study Society (WKSS) Task 3 — Development of an Interim Agenda for Cumulative Effects (CE) Research and Monitoring in the Slave Geological Province (SGP), forwarded by Zabey Nevitt (IEMA) to Robin Staples October 10 2001. Interview questions (October 2 2001) covering organizational/procedural gaps, broad environmental definition including social/cultural/economic dimensions, factors and criteria for setting CE research priorities, during the transitional period before a regional monitoring body is developed.
This policy manual establishes federal procedures for requiring, administering, and managing security deposits from water licence applicants and licensees in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon regions to ensure the Crown is protected against costs of site abandonment, restoration, and ongoing remediation. The policy prescribes acceptable forms of security, principles for determining deposit amounts using the RECLAIM calculation method, and detailed administrative procedures for deposit receipt, renewal, and claims.
Email thread (September 2001) on De Beers Snap Lake Environmental Assessment — Rules of Procedure and Scoping Sessions, between Kevin O'Reilly (CARC), Bob Turner, Louie Azzolini (MVEIRB), Brett Hudson, Bridgette Larocque, Buddy Williams, Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, and Vern Christensen / Luciano (Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board). Discusses the Review Board's consultation rounds on Rules of Procedure (2001), Terms of Reference, request for public scoping sessions by the Wildlife Lands & Environment Committee and CARC, and interim application of the 2001 Rules to the Snap Lake EA until the Review Board formally adopts its Rules.
The Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency requests a meeting with the Environmental Monitoring Advisory Board executive to discuss cumulative effects management and cooperative monitoring approaches, proposing a preliminary meeting on September 21st, 2001.
Tamara Hamilton transmits a draft agenda and purpose statement for the NWT Practitioners' Technical Workshop on Preliminary Screening and Environmental Assessment under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act, scheduled for September 25–27, 2001 in Yellowknife, to be attended by EA practitioners from across the Northwest Territories.
Fax notification and registration package for a Northern Impact Assessment Seminar scheduled for October 30-31, 2001 in Yellowknife, convening environmental assessment organizations and regulatory bodies from northern Canada to discuss environmental review processes, cumulative effects assessment, and industry and NGO roles in environmental assessment.
Dissolved Solids Toxicity reference binder transmitted via fax by Dennis Trotter (Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board) to Karl Lauten. Includes McCulloch, Goodfellow & Black (1993) "Characterization, Identification and Confirmation of Total Dissolved Solids as Effluent Toxicants" and J.B. LeBlond, L.K. Duffy (2001) "The Science of the Total Environment" study on Fort Knox tailings pond samples using Microtox and algal bioassays, with Red Dog mine station 140 sample precision data and Camo AS Trondheim chemometric modelling references. Topics: TDS toxicity, EC20, Microtox toxicity test system.
This is the inaugural issue (Volume 1, Number 1, July 2001) of the Dogrib People's News, a community newsletter for Rae-Edzo sponsored by Chief Eddie Paul Rabesca and the Rae Band Council. The newsletter contains school graduation announcements, community events, cultural celebrations, health clinic information, local government updates, and a letter advice column, reflecting the life and activities of the Dogrib community in the Northwest Territories.
BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter for June 2001 covering corporate developments including the BHP-Billiton merger, operational achievements at EKATI Diamond Mine including 90-day safety milestone, winter production performance, recreation facility expansion, university research partnerships on environmental issues, and various workplace programs and staff updates.
Correspondence binder June – December 2001 for the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency (IEMA, Yellowknife). Includes BHP Diamonds Inc. Water Surveillance Program Monthly Report for November 2001 (under Water Licence N7L2-1616) to MVLWB, Workplace Plus Ltd. office invoices, Environment Canada Northern Division Environmental Protection Branch (Yellowknife) commentary supporting wastewater-treatment innovations but flagging outstanding questions on the proposed Misery Land Treatment operation scale, DFO position (current Fish Habitat Destruction conviction under appeal — proposal not considered at this time), and caribou maps/placename project (Gerry / Vivian, March-May 2001 review iterations).
The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board responds to DIAND's concerns regarding Water License N7L2-1616 for BHP Diamonds Inc., addressing procedural issues with the Technical Advisory Committee policy and clarifying that agencies like DIAND may participate in both public hearings and TAC processes. The Board affirms its intention to resolve technical issues through a fair and transparent TAC process.
BHP and Billiton merger integration update for May 2001 detailing the progress of the proposed dual-listed company (DLC) merger, organizational structure, combined business portfolio, growth opportunities, and approval process for employees and shareholders across global mining operations.