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Drybones Bay mineral exploration - EA03-004
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New Shoshoni LUP Application
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Identification of EA Roles
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Identification of EA Roles for NSV
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Identification of Standing for NSV - EA
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Identification of Environmental Assessment Roles
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Notice of Referral to EA to Distribution List
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Notice of Referral to EA
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Letter of Referral from MVLWB
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Gavin More offers to help clarify the scoping so that they are not asking for inappropriate items and commits to forwarding all GNWT materials prior to the meeting.
Final Terms of Reference and Workplan
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INAC comments on workplans for Drybones and area drilling programs.
DFO Comments on the Draft Terms of Reference
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NSV Comments on the Draft Terms of Reference
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Comments will be accepted for the above mentioned assessment until 5:00 pm July 11, 2003.
After reviewing the draft terms of reference and workplan RWED has the following attached comments.
GNWT Comments on NSV
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Draft Terms of Reference and Workplan
MVEIRB response to YKDFN's request for ruling on the above matters.
NSV and CGV response to comments on the DAR by DFO.
Review and Comments prepared by the YKDFN on the NSV, CGV and NAGRC Developers Assessment Reports.
NSMA Comments
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DFO provides is comments on the DAR's for all proposed developments in the Drybone/Wool Bay ares.
Comments on DAR's for Drybones/Wool Bay Area
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Comments on DAR's for Drybones/Wool Bay Area
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Comment Period
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Revised Developer's Assessment Report
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MVEIRB Email Re: DAR
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Developer's Assessment Report
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Revised Draft Hearing Agenda
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Public Hearing Transcripts
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Hearing Presentations and Representation
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Draft Agenda
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Revised Agenda for Public Hearing
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Presentations for Joint Public Hearing
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Presentations for Joint Public Hearing
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Presentation for Joint Public Hearing
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INAC's Participation
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Credentials for Joint Hearing
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Submission for Public Hearing
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NSV Public Hearing Representation
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NSV Presentation for the Public Hearing
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Gartner Lee Ltd.'s Presentation for the Public Hearing
Change to DFO's Worksheet
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RWED Pre-Hearing Conference Worksheet
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NSV Pre-Hearing Conference Worksheet
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INAC Pre-Hearing Conference Worksheet
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Email from NSMA about deadline for worksheets
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DFO Pre-Hearing Conference Worksheet
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This file is too large to place on the public registry. For a copy of the presentation contact us directly.
Pre-Hearing Conference Materials
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DKFN fax Re: Participation in Public Hearings
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EC Pre-Hearing Conference Worksheet
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Pre-Hearing Conference Worksheet
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Information about public hearings and rules regarding third party representation.
Announcement of pre-hearing conference and public hearing.
Pre-hearing will now be on November 4, 2003 and the public hearing will be held on November 18/19, 2003
Pre-Hearing Conference Guide and Worksheet
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Request for Change of Hearing Date
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Correction to Hearing Date
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Public Hearing Announcement
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Correction Notice
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Letter from MVEIRB that accompanied the submission of report of Environmental assessment to responsible Minister.
This is the Report of Environmental Assessment by the Review Board on the proposed diamond exploration development by New Shoshoni Ventures, at Drybones Bay on the north arm of Great Slave Lake.
MVEIRB submits a copy of the REA to the proponent.
This is a letter sent by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, regarding the cultural importance of Drybones Bay. It is a response to the recent letter from New Shoshoni Ventures to the Minister.
This is a letter sent from New Shoshoni Ventures to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs asserting that the proposed project will cause minimal archaeological disturbance and should be allowed to proceed
A letter of further consideration to Indian and Northern Affairs from the Review Board, reiterating the recommendation to reject the proposed development of New Shoshoni Ventures in the Drybones Bay area.
A letter from Andy Scott, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, requesting that the Review Board reconsider its decision regarding the environmental assessment of New Shoshoni Ventures proposed Preliminary Diamond Exploration program in the Drybones Ba
A letter from Yellowknives Dene First Nation reiterating their position that MV2003C0016 should not go ahead in Drybones Bay, nor should any further applications for land use in the area be considered.
INAC has received the REA from MVEIRB and they will provide a response shortly.
YKDFN do not believe that MVEIRB and MVLWB are adequate sources to inform the Federal Government on the possible impacts the development will have on the YKDFN.
INAC has received MVEIRB's letter and it will be brought to the Ministers attention.
Ministerial sign-off on MVEIRB rejection
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YKDFN express their concerns with any activity in the Drybones Bay region and the possible loss/damage of heritage sites in the area.
Lette from NSV to DIAND
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CBC New Article
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Additions to the Public Registry
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MVEIRB Re: INAC's Request for Ruling
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NSMA Expert's Credentials
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Galbraith would like to know if the board hired an expert on the cultural significance of the Drybones/Wool Bay areas.
Expert Credentials
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Expert Advisor to the Review Board
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EC - On Ice Drilling Presentation
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Closure of Public Registry Reminder
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Heritage Protection
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YKDFN Confidential Reports
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Communication between MVEIRB and NSV
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New party to Drybones/Wool Bay EAs
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MR. Robertson Approved as New Party to EA
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INAC would like MVEIRB to make a ruling, pursuant to section 44 of the Rules of Procedure, prior to the public hearing for the Drybones/Wool Bay assessments.
Garner Lee's response to participant comments on regional cumulative effects study for Drybones/Wool Bay
YKDFN's comments and concerns with the submissions of NSMA, INAC, RWED and DFO.
All participant comments on regional cumulative effects study.
Note to File
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After reviewing all the CE study and subsequent comments the NSMA has a few remaining concerns they would like added to the public registry.
NSV's comments, concerns and analysis of the cumulative effects study.
New Directly Affected Party - DKFN
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DFO letter requesting clarification on the discrepancies in the drill locations specified in the LUP application and the DAR.
Note to File
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INAC Trip Report
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Information provided by the NSMA has been removed from the Gartner Lee study for reasons of confidentiality and is not for distribution.
MVEIRB provides NSV with advice on preparing for the public hearing.
DKFN Identification of EA Roles
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Compilation of all previous comments on the draft cumulative effects assessment.
Work Plan Amendments
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MVEIRB Re: Request for Ruling
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Announcement
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NSV Email Re: DFO Concerns
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YKDFN Request for Ruling
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MVEIRB responce to NSV's Sept 18, 2003 Email
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DFO Response to NSV Concerns
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DFO Critique of Responses to Fisheries
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DFO Letter Re: NSV Response to IR
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Comments on the Draft Cumulative Effects Study
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Comments on the Draft Cumulative Effects Study
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Comments on the Draft Cumulative Effects Study
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YKDFN comments on the draft cumulative effects study
Draft CE Maps
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MVEIRB Fax Update
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Environmental Guidelines for Ice Roads
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EA Process Update
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NSV Email Clarification
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Comments on the Draft Cumulative Effects Study
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MVEIRB Response to NSV Questions
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NSV has questions about when the final draft of the study will be available. Weather his request to have the public hearing moved was going to be considered and weather or not he could attend the pre-hearing conference via conference call.
Application for Party Status
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MVEIRB Response to TerraFirma Questions
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MVEIRB Fax Update
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Comments are due by 5:00 on September 17.
A draft of the above mention paper for discussion.
Deadline Reminder
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MVEIRB letter to YKDFN
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MVEIRB Letter to the Distribution List
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YKDFN Letter Re: MVEIRB EA Process
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YKDFN letter Re: EA Procedures
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Informing Gartner Lee's visit to the site. Which allowed them to get a better idea for the scale of the development in relation to known traditional land use.
NSMA would like to know more about the agenda for the site visit.
Attached is the most recent draft of the CEAM Strategy and Framework and Regional Plan of Action for Cumulative Effects Assessment and Management for the Slave Geological Province.
Standing of Parties - CPAWS
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MVEIRB response to all comments on the study of the Drybones and Wool Bay area.
Final Terms of Reference and Workplan for the Cumulative Effects Study of the Drybones Bay/Wool Bay Area.
Note to File
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ECE Comments on Drybones Bay EA
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MVEIRB was not informed of leases but did know about his cabin. MVEIRB has attempted to contact the man in question but received an auto reply say he would be away for some time.
GNWT, NSMA, INAC and DFO's comments on the Cumulative Effects Study Terms of Reference.
INAC Question regarding Drybones Bay EA
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MVEIRB thanks the NSMA for their comments on the draft terms of reference and workplan.
YKDFN Identification of EA Roles for NSV
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Letters from YKDFN regarding Snowfeild's proposed exploration and cumulative effects in the Drybones Bay region.
Note to File
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MVEIRB Letter to YKDFN Re: June 30, 2003 Letter
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GNWT Identification of EA roles for NSV
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Comments Received Digitally
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Note to File
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DFO writing to confirm the deadline for comments on draft terms of reference.
NSMA's Application for Effected Party Status
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Distribution of the Draft Terms of Reference and Schedule for the Cumulative Effects Assessment of the Drybones and Wool Bay Area.
MVEIRB declines DFO's request for an extension on the deadline for comments.
MVEIRB rejects Eric Yaxley's request for an extension of the comment period.
INAC and DFO's completed identification of EA roles form.
Members of Environment Canada will be attending the above mentioned meeting.
NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines identification of roles in NSV.
Note to File
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MVEIRB has noted your request for an extension, we will get back to you shortly. MVEIRB will also forward parties information received since their last conversation.
MVEIRB Letter to DFO Re: YKDFN Concerns
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INAC would like to request an extension on the comment period for the above mentioned project until after the meeting.
Gavin More will be attending the above mentioned meeting.
DFO will have difficulty meeting the deadline for comments on the three EA's in the Drybones/Wool Bay area. DFO therefor requests an Extension.
Note to File
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Note to File
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MVEIRB has setup a meeting to discuss the EA process in their Board Room on Thursday July 3, 2003.
MVEIRB Letter to GNWT
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MVEIRB's Response to Galbraith Empson's Letter
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Galbraith Empson advising MVEIRB that they will council for the YKDFN
Note to File
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INAC thanks MVEIRB for the copy of this letter as it allowed them to better understand the concerns of the YKDFN.
When determining the scope of the assessment, the YKDFN request that MVEIRB considers the importance the Drybones and Wool Bay areas and the potential cumulative effects in the area.
MVEIRB would like to inform New Shoshoni of the possible cumulative effects in the area due to 2 other proposed developments in the area.
When determining the scope of the assessment, the YKDFN request that MVEIRB considers the importance the Drybones and Wool Bay areas and the potential cumulative effects in the area.
Requests of interested parties to remain on the distribution list.
Address Correction
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Great Slave Cruising Club asking to be placed on the public record
Weledeh Gondi News Letter
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