the role of information in water-related decision making
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The role of information in water-related decision making
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Decisions
• Issue type A and B water licences for the use of water and deposit of waste– Need Minister’s approval for type A licences
• Approve associated plans and studies
• Refer an application to Environmental Assessment
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Information used in decision making
• Application information:– Description of undertaking– Volume of water used– Waste disposal– Other persons affected– Environmental and resource impacts– Traditional use– Monitoring Programs– Studies– Spatial information
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Information used in decision making
• Information provided by reviewers
• Technical expertise
• Report of Environmental Assessment
• Plans and reports attached as conditions in Water Licence
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Examples of Plans
• Spill Contingency Plan• Abandonment and Restoration Plan• Water Disposal Facilities Operations and
Maintenance Plan• Storm Water Management Plan• Treatment System Plan
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More examples of Plans
• Operation and Maintenance Plan• Dam/Dyke Monitoring Plan• Tailings Management Plan• Water Management Plan• Erosion and Sediment Protection Plan• Waste Management Plan
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The Role of Plans
• Some plans are required in the application stage while others are requested through the Water Licence.
• Most plans are for Board approval which means that they would get sent out for review and the comments would then be incorporated by the Licensee if required.
• Plan requests are on a project by project basis.
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Reports
• Annual Report– Water use amount– Waste deposit amount– Modifications to project– Updates to any plans– Summary of Surveillance Network Program (SNP)– Summary of any studies conducted
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Reports
• Geotechnical Assessment Report
• Surveillance Network Program “SNP”– Parameters– Maximum concentrations– CCME guidelines usually adopted– Recommendations from reviewers
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Information Needs
• Project specific– Type of undertaking– Small versus large– Location
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Information Gaps
• Common information gaps are:– Groundwater information – Tailings cover information– Traditional use– Geochemical (e.g. Acid generating potential)– Effluent Quality Criteria
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Addressing Information Gaps
• Boards can hold public hearings and technical sessions
• Internal Working Group setting consistent standards
• Plans and studies are key
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Ways to better gather information
• Being specific
• Being flexible
• Keeping communication lines open
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Questions?