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Closure and Reclamation - Imperial's Norman Wells Facilities - EA2526-01 Go to Project
Environmental Assessment (EA) - Ongoing
This is an information request issued to Imperial regarding authorizations it requires now and into closure.
The Northern Participant Funding Program has approved the transfer of remaining participant funding from the Line 490 and the Norman Wells Operations Projects to support participation in the scoping phase of the Closure environmental assessment. This document summarizes the amount of participant funding each organization has access to in 2026-2027.
This Notice of Proceeding describes the Information Requests, upcoming workshops (including proposed dates, and a request for parties to provide comment on the proposed dates), and draft workplan for the closure EA.
The following Information Requests seek clarification regarding roles, responsibilities, land tenure, jurisdiction, and governance arrangements associated with the closure and post-closure phases of the Project. Responses to the IRs will help the Review Board evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and durability of mitigation measures and oversight mechanisms, and determine whether potential environmental and socio-economic effects can be appropriately managed over time.
These IRs are on the Online Review System (ORS), a link can be found on the public registry page for this project under "active reviews", located below the map.
This draft workplan is on the ORS for public review and comment. A link to the ORS can be found on the public registry page for this project under "active reviews", located below the map.
A letter from the K'áhshó Got'ı̨nę Committee responding to SSI's May 24 letter.
A letter from the Review Board responding to SSI's May 14 letter regarding EA timelines .
SSI letter to the Sahtu Land and Water Board
SSI letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
A letter from the Sahtu Secretariat Inc. to the Review Board.
On May 12, 2026, the Review Board held a meeting in Deline to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the meeting and the Review Board's presentation.
On May 11, 2026, the Review Board held a meeting with leadership to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the meeting and the Review Board's presentation.
On April 29, 2026, the Review Board held an open house in Fort Good Hope to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the open house and the Review Board's presentation.
On April 28, 2026, the Review Board staff met with K’áhshó Got’ı̨nę Committee and Rádeyı̨lı̨kóé leadership to discuss the environmental assessment process. This is a summary report of this meeting.
Additional consultation letters from the GNWT.
Government of Canada (GC) and GNWT letters to: Ayoni Keh Land Corporation, Dehcho First Nations, Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Fort Good Hope Métis Local #54 Land Corporation, Fort Norman Métis Land Corporation, Gwich in Tribal Council, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Sahtu Secretariat Inc., Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’ı̨nę Government, Tulı́t’a Land Corporation, Yamoga Land Corporation, Sahtu Dene Council.
Letters are to provide an update on the status of Imperial Oil Resources N.W.T Limited's environmental assessments: Cancellation of the EAs for Line 490 Replacement Project (EA2425-01) and Norman Wells Operations (EA2425-02); and Confirmation that the EA for the Closure and Reclamation of Imperial s Norman Wells Facilities (EA2526-01) remains active and is proceeding; and, Reiterate the Government of Canada's and the GNWT's approach to consultation.
The Review Board is hosting an open house in Fort Good Hope on April 29th to discuss the environmental assessment process for Imperial's Closure and Reclamation of its Norman Wells oilfield. The Review Board continues to work with communities to find dates for additional meetings. Please see PR#49. https://new.reviewboard.ca/sites/default/files/project_document/notice-of-proceeding-closure-planning-terminology-workshops.pdf
Review Board staff met with the developer to discuss Imperial's involvement in Review Board led meetings in Norman Wells on April 13 and 14.
On April 14, 2026, the Review Board held an open house in Norman Wells to discuss the environmental assessment process. This document provides a summary of the open house and the Review Board's presentation.
Mactung Project - OBD2627-01 Go to Project
Other Board Decision - Ongoing
The Tulita District Land Corporation raises concerns about the projects and suggests solutions, including a coordinated review of the project by the Review Board and the Yukon Environmental Assessment Board.
Depositing Processed Kimberlite in Pits and Underground - EA1819-01 Go to Project
Environmental Assessment (EA) - Complete
The 2025 PKMW EA Annual Report provides an update on the post-EA regulatory process to date, status on DDMI’s implementation of the Reasons for Decision Measures and DDMI’s commitments made during the PKMW EA or Review.
Grays Bay Road and Port Project - OBD2526-01 Go to Project
Other Board Decision - Ongoing
The purpose of this document is to describe the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) Review process using terminology and process steps familiar to participants in the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (MVEIRB) environmental assessment process. It also provides clarity on MVEIRB’s role and participation in the assessment of the Grays Bay Road and Port proposal.
Prairie Creek All Season Road - EA1415-01 Go to Project
Environmental Assessment (EA) - Complete
Canadian Zinc's annual report on the implementation of measure 15-2.
Mackenzie Valley Highway - EA1213-02 Go to Project
Environmental Assessment (EA) - Ongoing
This is a letter from PKFN and the GNWT to MVEIRB about an update to the route of the proposed MVH.