action plan: nunavut planning and project assessment act nunavut mining symposium april 17, 2012
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Action Plan: NUNAVUT PLANNING AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT ACT Nunavut Mining Symposium April 17, 2012. OBJECTIVES. Provide background and context. Provide a summary of key features. Provide opportunity to critique and question. BACKGROUND. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Action Plan: NUNAVUT PLANNING AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT ACT
Nunavut Mining SymposiumApril 17, 2012
OBJECTIVES
Provide background and context. Provide a summary of key features. Provide opportunity to critique and question.
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BACKGROUND
• Legislation for the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) and the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is an obligation under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA)• As required by the NLCA, the legislative
proposal was developed in close consultation between Inuit and Government (Canada and Nunavut)
• NIRB and NPC operating under the NLCA since 1995 – benefit of practical experience3
CONTEXT The Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment legislative proposal is
the Government’s response to its obligation under Article 10 of the NLCA
Extensive consultations held with industry and communities
Despite challenges gaining consensus, considerable innovation and clarity has been achieved Provisions not consistent with the NLCA require Claim amendment,
therefore the consent of the Inuit
It was introduced as Bill C-25 and received first reading on May 12, 2010 but died when the election was called in spring 2011
Awaiting an opportunity to be introduced in this session of Parliament
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KEY FEATURES
Geographical application
Single entry point to integrated planning and assessment process system
Definition of “project” and exclusions
Guaranteed consultation for “interested organizations”
Emergency provisions
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KEY FEATURES (continued) Timelines on critical decision points
Federal Environmental Assessment Panels
Trans-boundary projects, joint reviews and coordination
Administration and enforcement (inspection coordination)
Future Regulations
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IMPLEMENTATION
Bill will not come into effect immediately upon passage
Comprehensive implementation strategy planned
Extensive consultation included in implementation strategy
Engagement of key stakeholders will be critical to minimize “start up” challenges
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CONCLUSIONS
NuPPAA has the potential to significantly change the planning and regulatory regime in Nunavut. Keep track of its progress.
Get involved in the implementation planning to share in the understanding of how this regime will operate.
Contact AANDC if you would like to have more comprehensive briefings.
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