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Report of Environmental Assessment
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Letter from NEB to MVEIRB Re: REA
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Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development has decided to adopt the REA with the modifications.
INAC has decided to accept, with the proposed modifications, MVEIRBs REA for the Mackenzie River Delta Seismic Program.
MVEIRB informs the RM that they have changed the wording of revised measure 1.
DCFN express concerns and dissatisfaction with the level of consultation they received during the consult to modify process and review of the REA.
MVEIRB sets up a meeting to deal with the substance of the consultation requests.
Evaluation of the Potential Impacts of Seismic Surveys on the Behaviour and Auditory physiology of Fish in the Mackenzie River.
Letter NEB to MVEIRB Re: Consult to Modify
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WesterGeco requests to change application so their proposed project runs fro June 2005 until august 2005
INAC received MVEIRB's reply to the request for consult to modify and discussion of beginning the process.
Due to uncertainties in the process WesternGeco wishes to defer its project through 2004 and is therefore requesting an extension on its application until the end of 2005.
NEB informs WesternGeco that they have entered into the consult to modify process with MVEIRB.
INAC would like to initiate the consult to modify process with MVEIRB
NEB requests a meeting with MVEIRB regarding possible modification to the recommended measures.
Chief Bertrand expresses surprise that NRS is still an option bcause they have not been contacted or consulted during the process.
Letter from INAC to MVEIRB Re: WesternGeco
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NEB forwards a copy of its original request for comments and WesternGecos responses to MVEIRB.
Letter from INAC to MVEIRB
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NEB fax requesting WesternGeco's comments on MVEIRB's REA.
This email contains WesternGecos concerns with assumptions made in Poppers report and a second email from Jasco Research voicing the same concerns.
Email from WesternGeco to MVEIRB
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DFO Technical Report
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Technical Review of the EA for WesternGeco
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Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board
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Paper written by MVEIRB Expert
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WesternGeco clarifies a few of its reasons for delaying the Mackenzie program and express their opinion on MVEIRB's response to their letter.
The deadline for technical reports has been moved from June 2nd to June 9th, 2003.
DCFN states that they will not be submitting a technical report and thanks MVEIRB for continuing to involve them in the process.
Fort Simpson council raises the question of the DCFN response being unsigned and possibly not representing the DCFN as a whole.
A copy of the format for technical reports to be submitted to the board.
MVEIRB's letter was written to insure that the facts of the EA are clear and on the public record.
WesternGeco's response to IR #2
Letter from WesternGeco to MVEIRB
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DCFN's response to which portion of the Mackenzie River is important to the spiritual well-being of the DCFN.
WesternGeco's response to MVEIRBS Information requests.
A copy of DCFN's information requests.
NEB information requests for the WesternGeco Mackenzie Program.
Information requests 1.1.1 to 1.1.8 from MVEIRB to DCFN and WesternGeco.
A public notice from MVEIRB listing the directly affected parties and interveners. They clarify the role of NEB as designated regulator and accept WesternGeco's DAR as in conformity with the TOR.
WesternGeco's response to noted deficiencies in their EA report.
SRRB's completed identification of EA roles form.
WesterGeco sends MVEIRB 11 copies of the DAR as requested.
WesternGeco would like to remind MVEIRB that they are willing to reduce the amount of equipment used in the program.
Fax from DCFN to MVEIRB Re: EA Roles
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Fax from DFO to MVEIRB Re: EA Roles
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Fax from EC to MVEIRB Re: EA Roles
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Fax from INAC to MVEIRB Re: EA roles
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MVEIRB Notice to Distribution List
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Identification of Environmental Assessment Roles
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SRRB's completed identification of EA roles form.
Fax from GNWT to MVEIRB Re: EA Roles
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Deficiency Statement - WasternGeco's DAR
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Completed Identification of EA Roles Forms
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MVEIRB Response to WesternGeco's email
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Terms of Reference and Work Plan
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WesternGeco submits its comments on the draft terms of reference and work plan.
Confirmation between WesternGeco and DCFN of action points discussed during a previous phone conversation.
Lorrnel Consultants ask MVEIRB to resend the fax because they did not receive the full document.
DFO calls to support comments by Dr. A. Popper
MEMO from MVEIRB
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Dr. Arthur Popper's comments in response to the draft terms of reference and DFO's comments on the same document.
MVEIRB forwards a copy of DFO and INAC's comments on the draft terms of reference and work plan to the distribution list.
Expert Comments on the Draft Terms of Reference
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INAC's comments on the draft terms of reference for WesternGeco's Mackenzie River Seismic Project
DFO's comments on the draft terms of reference for WesternGeco's Mackenzie River Seismic Program.
DFO Response to WesternGeo's Draft Report
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Minutes from WesternGeco Dec 5th Meeting
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This meeting was held to present and discuss the 2002 feild test studies no acoustics, effects of airguns on fish, and wildlife monitoring.
MVEIRB notifies the distribution list that the WesternGeco EA has been reactivated and forwards a copy of the Draft Terms of Reference and Work Plan for the Mackenzie Seismic program.
WesternGeco informs MVEIRB how it plans to approach the EA process, according to the advice it received.
This repot is to large to be placed in the online registry, for more information please contact MVEIRB.
This is too large to put online, for more information please contact MVEIRB.
A number of news articles relating to WesternGeco closing some of its lad seismic operations in North America.
Note to File
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MVEIRB forwards all the local new stories relating to the Seismic program to WesternGeco.
Follow-up email from MVEIRB asking for more copies of the DAR and describing the confidentiality process.
MVEIRB requests 40 paper copies and 10 CD copies of the DAR.
Herb Norwegian describes land protection in Nahanni National Part Reserve.
CBC Special Report
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News article covering the views of different First Nations groups affected by WesternGeco's Seismic Program.
NEB believes that the concerns of Parks Canada can be mitigated if a communication strategy is used.
MVEIRB forwards all regulations and forms need to properly apply for intervener status in the WesternGeco EA.
WesternGeco confirms receiving the email from MVEIRB.
MVEIRB tells WesternGeco what is expected of them for their EA submission and what will be done in the mean time by MVEIRB to speed up the process.
News North Article - Seismic test 'low Impact'
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Letter from WesternGeco requesting intervener status on the EA of Northern Rivers Surveys Ltd. Response from NRS to WesternGeco's request for intervener status.
MVEIRB has placed the environmental assessment of WesternGeco's Seismic Program on hold until they have completed their testing and provided the results to the board.
Public notice of WesternGeco's request to have the EA process put on Hold.
NEB informs the concerned parties that because of their referral to environmental assessment, they will halt all technical review of the project until the assessment is complete and accepted.
WesterGeco requests that their proposed Mackenzie River Seismic Project receive hold status.
A few news articles regarding WesternGeco's seismic program and the public's concerns and comments
The Environmental Impact Review Board informs MVEIRB of WesternGecoƒ_Ts referral to Environmental Assessment. They also inform MVEIRB how they can become a registered participant.
NEB's second request to WesternGeco for a response to Sahtu Renewable Resources Board's 4 recommendations.
The Sahtu Renewable Resource board disagrees with the proposed project in the Mackenzie Delta
Communications regarding WesternGeco's application, the proposed test project and their consultation.
Letter of Advice from DFO to WesternGeco
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NEB requests comments from WesternGeco regarding the Sahtu Renewable Resources Board's recommendations for the research test program.
NEB requests WesternGeco's comments and concerns with DFO's letter of advice.
This letter contains comments from the SRRB on WG's seismic program and was forwarded tot he distribution list by MVEIRB.
Email from NEB to MVEIRB
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Letter from GNWT to WesternGeco
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Notification from MVEIRB to Distribution List
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Public notice from the Environmental Impact Screening Committee that WesternGeco's Mackenzie delta River 2D Seismic Program has been referred to Environmental Assessment.
Copy of the Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board's comments on the proposed Mackenzie River 2D Seismic Program.
Golder responds to DFO comments on the proposed acoustic and fish monitoring program.
Letter fom Joe Acorn to MVEIRB
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Notice of referral to Environmental Assessment.
Notice of Referral to Environmental Assessment
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Letter from NEB to RWED Re: WesternGeco
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NEB's response to the GNWTƒ_Ts recommendation that the proponent undertake seismic test programs to gain more information.
DFO's comments on NEB's referral to environmental assessment
DFO's comments on NEB's referral to environmental assessment
NEB and DFO's decision and reasons for referral to environmental assessment.
Letter from GNWT to NEB
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Draft Letter of referral of the Seismic program to MVEIRB for environmental assessment.
EISC informs WesternGeco of its decision to refer their Mackenzie River project to environmental assessment
DFO's comments on WesternGeco's IR responses and Monitoring Plan.
WesternGeco's Presentation
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Confirms the date and time of the meeting regarding WesternGeco.
Agenda for the meeting to discuss WesternGeco's Seismic Project.
NEB requests that all interested parties review the sections of WesternGeco's responses that apply to them and reply with any addition information or clarification required.
WesternGeco's Responce to NEB's IR No. 1
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NEB information request No. 1 to WesternGeco regarding Mackenzie Delta River 2D Seismic Program, 2002.
Fax from NEB Re: Comments on WesternGeco
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DFO's comments for screening purposes.
NEB faxes WesternGeco a copy of all the replys it recieved to their request to review and comment.
NEB faxes WesternGeco a copy of all the replys it recieved to their request to review and comment.
RWED's comments on WesternGeco's application to conduct a 2D Seismic program.
EISC informing WesternGeco that their development proposal had deficiencies of a nature that warranted terminating itƒ_Ts consideration until the submission of another project description.
Letter form Fisheries Joint Management Committee
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NEB provides MVEIRB with a description of the proposed project and some excerpts of WesternGeco's EIA report, requesting any comments or concerns.
WesternGeco's Environmental Assessment Report
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Note to File : Re: WesternGeco
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DFO clarifies a few points about the areas proposed for shutdown.
WesternGeco's community consultation schedule for March.
Mackenzie River Seismic Prgram - WesternGeco
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DCFN's comments on the draft terms of reference and work Plan.