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Timber Supply Analysis
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The Timber supply analysis done by RWED as required by MVEIRB in the REA.
RWED would like to inform Patterson that thier permit is not valid until they have time to perform the required preliminary screening and further study.
Letter from INAC Re: Patterson REA
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INAC distribution of MVEIRB's REA.
Cover letter accompanying the Patterson REA to INAC
Approved Measures for MVEIRB's REA.
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Minister of Indian Northern Affairs and Development thanking MVEIRB for its decision and committing to distributing their decision.
Report of Environmental Assessment
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Fort Resolution MActis Council would like to object to the proposed Patterson Sawmill Ltd. timber harvesting permit due to a lack of TK studies.
DKFN informs MVEIRB that they have signed an Interim Measures Agreement with the GC and GNWT and would like the Patterson Development deferred until September when their Prescreening Board is established.
Minister of INAC addresses Paterson's concerns with the length of the process.
Further information on Patterson that applies to MVEIRB's previous IR.
RWED Response to MVEIRB's IR
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Patterson Sawmills Ltd. is requesting clarification on MVEIRB's April 27th, 2001 letter.
Patterson informs MVEIRB of the sources for their hunting and trapping information and the reasons behind their assumptions.
MVEIRB is requesting some clarification on a document received February 13, 2001.
Information Request from MVEIRB to RWED
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Patterson Information
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Patterson Sawmill Ltd. environmental review which is similar to a Developer's Assessment Report
The Enterprise Settlement Corporation supports DKFN's decision on the above application.
Natural Resources Canada is not a responsible minister but can participate as an Expert Advisor.
Terms of Reference and Work Plan
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RWED's final comments on the terms of reference and work plan for the Patterson Sawmill's cutting permit.
DIAND's final comments on the terms of reference and work plan for the Patterson Sawmill's cutting permit.
RWED's comments on the Terms of Reference and Work Plan for the Patterson Sawmill EA.
Environment Canada's comments on the Draft Terms of Reference and Work Plan for the Patterson EA.
Natural Resources Canada informs MVEIRB that they are not a responsible minister, but they could act as an Expert Advisor during the EA.
INCA confirms that they do have comments on the draft terms of reference but they will not be able to make the deadline.
GNWT dose have comments on the draft terms of reference but will not be able to submit them by the January 22nd deadline.
DFO's response to the draft terms of reference and work plan.
The Enterprise Settlement Council is concerned with the short time for review of and comments on the draft terms of reference.
DFO will participate in the EA process as Expert Advisors.
Patterson Sawmill Ltd. makes a case to the Minister of DIAND regarding MVLWB's stop work order.
Patterson Sawmill Ltd. makes a case to the Minister of DIAND regarding MVEIRB's stop work order.
INCA is concerned that MVEIRB is rushing the Patterson EA and they may not be able to submit their comments on the ToR /Guidelines by the deadline.
Professor Boothroyd forwards his comments on the draft terms of reference to MVEIRB.
GNWT notification that it will be an expert advisor and responsible minister.
Notice of Referral to Environmental Assessment
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Notice of Referral to EA
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Patterson Sawmill Ltd. expresses economic concerns related to delays in harvesting, because of the EA process.
A copy of the Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules from the Forestry Management Division, Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development.
Fax from RWED to MVEIRB Re: Notice of Delay
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Timber Supply Review - Patterson Sawmill
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This letter from the community of Fort Resolution to MVEIRB highlights their concerns with the proposed permit to Patterson's Sawmill to harvest sawlogs.
RWED has completed the preliminary screening of the Patterson Sawmill Project and approved the Forest Management Application.
Summary of all correspondence between RWED and other concerned parties about Patterson Sawmill Ltd.
RWED writes to inform DKF that Patterson believes area 2 economically unfeasible. They also mention Patterson's offers of compensation and reaffirm their own offer of training assistance.
Patterson is writing to express concerns that the alternate area proposed by the DKFN is not economically feasible for numerous reasons.
Summary report of the operational cruise and tally sheets.
RWED is currently reviewing Paterson's application. RWED also informs Patterson of the need for consultation with the affected First Nations.
2nd Draft Terms of Reference
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Draft Workplan
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Draft Terms of Reference
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