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Letter from the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board seeking clarification from INAC as to the process it will undertake to ensure Measure 3 is fulfilled and the roles of the interested parties in this process.
Reasons for decision to modify the Canadian Zinc water license.
Invitation from the MVLWB to the CZN distribution list to submit recommendations for terms and conditions for the draft land use permit. The original LUP application is attached.
Minister Letter accepting REA
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Letter that was sent with the Canadian Zinc Environmental Assessment Report.
Report of Environmental Assessment
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Available upon request from the MVEIRB office. An electronic copy can also be accessed from the www.tscript.com website.
Response from DFO to request from Can Zinc for advice regarding the appropiate timing for crossing Prairie Creek pursuant to the habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act.
Letter from Canadian Zinc to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
This letter is CZN's response to letters from the Government of the Northwest Territories (October 18, 2005) and the Deh Cho First Nations (October 17, 2005) sent subsequent to the Public Hearing which took place on October 6, 2005.
This letter is Canadian Zinc's response to questions posed during the public hearing which took place on October 6, 2005.
Letter from Canadian Zinc which confirms undertakings made by CZN in consultation with the GNWT in connection with the environmental assessment of CZN's Phase III surface drilling exploration program.
Letter submitted by ENR confirming their undertaking with Can Zinc.
For the environmental assessment of CZN's phase III exploration drilling program at Prairie Creek.
This letter is in response to MVEIRB's request to EC to address Species at Risk Act issues in relation to the proposed Canadian Zinc Corporation Phase III Exploration Drilling Program.
Sign in sheet from the public hearing held in Ft. Simpson on October 6, 2005.
Submission of Public Hearing presentation from the Nahanni Butte Dene Band and the Deh Cho First Nations.
DFO's Technical Report re: Canadian Zinc Phase III Drilling Program
Response and clarification to questions posed to INAC at the pre-hearing conference and in the letter from Canadian Zinc dated September 27, 2005.
Submission of digital files depiting the greater Nahanni ecosystem.
Letter regards the INAC representatives who will be attending the public hearing.
Text Copy of Park Canada's Presentation
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Email From CPAWS
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Letter from Parks Canada
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Letter from CZN in response to questions and requests that were made during the Pre-Hearing Conference on September 12, 2005.
Pre-Hearing Conference Notes
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Worksheet completed at the Pre Hearing Conference
Dehcho First Nations' non-technical summary and technical report submission
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's non-technical summary and technical report submission
Environment Canada's technical report submission.
Non technical summary of Environment Canada's technical report submission.
Technical submission from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Prairie Creek, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Technical submission from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Prairie Creek, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT. Previously submitted by Indian and Northern Affairs during the preliminary screening phase of this
Worksheets completed at the Pre Hearing Conference by participants in preparation for the Public Hearing for the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Parks Canada's technical report submission.
Non technical summary of Parks Canada's technical report submission.
Notice of Public Registry Updates
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Department of Fisheries and Ocean's response to Information Request issued by MVEIRB on July 12, 2005.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans' response to information requests issued on July 12, 2005.
EA0405-002 CZN Phase III - Response to Round Two Information Requests from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The GNWT's response to information requests issued on July 12, 2005.
Letter announcing the pre-hearing conference on September 12, 2005.
Pre Hearing Conference Draft Agenda
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A digital mosaic of geometrically corrected aerial photographs of the Prairie Creek Mine area. Submitted by the developer August 12, 2005 in response to an Information Request of July 12, 2005.
The developer's response of August 12, 2005 to Information Requests issued July 12, 2005.
Parks Canada's response of August 5, 2005 to Information Requests issued July 12, 2005.
Letter from developer in response to the Board's ruling on the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's party status in regards to the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho
Technical Analysis Reports Invitation
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Response and suggestions made to CZN over their reluctance to provide the requested satellite imagery.
Letter announcing the MVEIRB's decision on the developer's request to revoke the party status of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
Letter from Parks Canada expressing support for maintaining the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society as a party to the environmental assessment of the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho
Acknowledgement of the correspondance relating to the developer's request for ruling on the "party" status for CPAWS. No comments provided.
GNWT Response to Request for Ruling
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Letter from Sierra Legal Defense Fund expressing support for maintaining the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society as a party to the environmental assessment of the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho
Letter from Dehcho First Nations expressing support for maintaining the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society as a party to the environmental assessment of the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho
The Review Board's Reason for the Decision to deny the developer's request to revoke the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's party status.
MVEIRB's letter regarding the developer's request for a decision on the party status of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for the assessment of the Prairie Creek Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Letter requesting a ruling on the status of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society as a party to the environmental assessment of the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho
Letter from developer to prime minister Paul Martin, submitted as part of the developer's request for a decision on the party status of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
Announcement sent to the distribution list by the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board.
The Information Requests as issued by the Board on July 12, 2005 for the Prairie Creek Exploration Drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho
All information requests as submitted by parties with the Board's reasons for issuing, modifying, or not issuing each information request. This document was issued on July 12, 2005.
Information request regarding the Canadian Zinc Phase III Drilling EA.
Email confirmation that Environment Canada will not be submitting an Information Request for the proposed Can Zinc Project.
Information request regarding the Canadian Zinc Phase III Drilling EA.
Email confirmation that Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development has no Information Requests on the proposed Can Zinc project.
Information request to the Canadian Zinc Corporation in regards to their proposed Phase III Surface Drilling Exploration Program at Prairie Creek Mine.
Information requests for the Canadian Zinc Environmental Assessment.
Notification of Public Registry Updates
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Email from Deh Cho First Nations
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Email Correspondence Between CZN and MVEIRB
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Letter of permission from Neil Mochnacz
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Clarification regarding the deadline for information requests to be submitted by parties on the CZN distribution list.
Letter sent from the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board to the distribtion list regarding the standard form for IRs.
DAR - e-manual for drilling (1) May 2005
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DAR - noise information, May 2005
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Developer Assessment Report, May 2005
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Regards confidentiality of aerial photographs.
Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources.
Completed forms from interested parties.
Letter is a notification to the CZN distributio list to apply for status as a party to the EA proceedings. Application is attached.
Letter in regards to recommendations within CZN's water license from the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
Reply to the request for data from water sampling done at Prairie Creek. A spreadsheet with results from three sampling events in 2004 is attached.
Public Service Announcement
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Notice of Public Registry Updates
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Notice of Public Registry Updates
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Guidelines developed by the Alberta government for industry standards in regards to activities that will potential impact upon goat and sheep populations, particularly low-level flying by helicopters and other aircraft
Report to Mining Environmental Research Group, Yukon. Provides guidelines for reducing impacts when flying in sheep country.
Analysis of aircraft disturbance of Dall's sheep in southwest Yukon territory
Analysis of helicopter disturbance of Dall's sheep in southwest Yukon territory
Discussion of helicopter disturbance on sheep in Yukon territory
Background information regarding the proposed Prairie Creek exploration project. Document available from the MVEIRB office upon request.
Background information regarding the proposed Prairie Creek exploration project. Document available from the MVEIRB office upon request.
Background information regarding the proposed Prairie Creek exploration project. Document available from the MVEIRB office upon request.
Report written by Neil J. Mochnacz. Contains information on bull trout in Prairie Creek, as well as management recommendations.
Notice of the finalization of the ToR for the environmental assessment of Canadian Zinc Corporation's Phase III Surface Drilling Exploration Program, Prairie Creek Mine site.
Terms of Reference and Work Plan
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Letter regarding sediment discharge rates in the area of the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
DCFN request to be added to the distribution list.
This dated April 13, 2005 letter is a response to the concerned band members of the Nahanni Butte Band regarding a proposed expansion of the Nahanni National Park Reserve.
Comments from GNWT Energy and Natural Resources on the draft terms of reference and work plan for the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Comments from Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the draft terms of reference and work plan for the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Comments from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada on the draft terms of reference and work plan for the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Comments from Canadian Zinc Corporation on the draft terms of reference and work plan for the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Comments from Environment Canada on the draft terms of reference and work plan for the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Comments from the Dehcho First Nations on the draft terms of reference and work plan for the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Comments from Parks Canada on the draft terms of reference and work plan for the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Notes of a meeting between Mr. Jonas Antoine of Fort Simpson and Martin Haefele, Environmental Assessment Officer regarding potential impacts of the Prairie Creek Drilling project.
Notice of Community Scoping Session Report
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Notice of scoping meeting cancellation from the Nahanni Butte Dene Band.
Report of scoping sessions carried out in Wrigley, Fort Simpson, and Fort Liard regarding the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
March 31, 2005-Letter that accompanied the video entitled, "The Prairie Creek, An Untapped Resource Waiting to Happen" that was sent to MVEIRB from CZN. Video was shown during scoping sessions.
Draft Terms of Reference
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Notice of Additions to the Public Registry
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A letter to communities of Nahanni Butte, Wrigley, Fort Simpson and Fort Liard notifying them of proposed meetings regarding the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT. Reference- in this letter.
A PowerPoint presentation given by Canadian Zinc Corporation representatives at the March 3rd, 2005 information scoping sessions in Yellowknife regarding the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT. (PR# 42-Reference-in this letter)
Comments regarding the Draft Meeting Report - CZN Scoping Session that was circulated by MVEIRB on March 7, 2005.
Comments from the Department of Indian and Northern Development regarding notes from the scoping sessions.
Letter from MVEIRB to Dehcho First Nations
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Letter to Interested Parties from the MVEIRB
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Report describing the population distributions of grizzly bears in the Prairie Creek Area, Nahanni Region, Dehcho, NWT
A letter providing an overview of Dr. Weaver's research into grizzly bears in the greater Nahanni ecosystem
This is a letter to the Village of Fort Simpson from the MVEIRB regarding concerns about the timeline of the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT.
This is a letter February 22, 2005 from the Village of Fort Simpson to the Manager of Environmental Assessment for MVEIRB regarding concerns about the timeline of the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT.
A summary of the March 3, 2005 scoping sessions in Yellowknife regarding the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT
Emails Regarding Proposed Scoping Sessions
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Notice of time conflict from interested parties and request for an alternative date for the scoping sessions.
Email correspondance between MVEIRB and Can Zinc about having a Can Zinc representative present for scooping meetings.
Notice of Scoping Sessions
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Detailed project description for the proposed Prairie Creek exploration project submitted to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board for distribution.
This plan was submitted by CZN to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board.
Email from Canadian Zinc
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Comments regarding the land use permit application by Canadian Zinc for a winter road.
CZN's notice to begin assembling a project description of the Prairie Creek exploration diamond drilling program.
The MVEIRB's reponse to a request submitted by Nahanni Butte for a community meeting concerning park expansion and minerial development. (Copy of the letter sent by Nahnni Butte is also attached).
Information related to the Nahanni National Park Reserve and First Nations consultations. Submitted in regards to the proposed CanZinc Prairie Creek exploration project. Full report available from the MVEIRB office upon request.
Letter regards intent to arrange a meeting to address band member's concerns.
Email Regarding the Public Registry
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EA Notification to Developer
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A detailed project description was requested for the Environment Assessment of CZN's drilling expansion.
Correction to the deadline for the distribution list conformation form.
The distribution list confirmation form and a copy of the Environmental Assessment notification that was sent to Canadian Zinc are attached.
Letter notifying developer of the start up of the environmental assessment of the Prairie Creek drilling project, Nahanni region, Dehcho, NWT.
Comments regarding the ammendment request for the proposed Can Zinc exploration project at Prairie Creek.
Comments from the Nahanni Park regarding Canadian Zinc's LUP ammendment application for the phase II drilling at Prairie Creek, Dehcho region.
This letter contains recommendations by DIAND inspectors on the land use operating conditions and narrative for the proposed Can Zinc Prairie Creek surface exploration project.
These letters are comments from DFN in regards to Canadian Zinc's LUP ammendment application for the Prairie Creek phase II drilling project.
Comments from DFO regarding the Can Zinc's phase II drilling amendment application for the Prairie Creek project.
Comments from the WPFN on the preliminary screening of the proposed Can Zinc Prairie Creek project.
Comments from CPAWS regarding reclamation plans for activities undertaken by Canadian Zinc at the Prairie Creek mine site, Dehcho region.
Map, Claims and Leases held by Canadian Zinc
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Letter from MVLWB to Canadian Zinc regarding the board's decision and the amendment request. Preliminary Screening Report is attached.
Letter regards a request for an Ammendment to LUP MV2001C0022, Prairie Creek, NT. The application for amendment is attached.