IAIA WNC Forum: INAC s Environmental Review Process under CEAA 2012 Presented by Donna Maher, Environmental Specialist Environment and Natural Resource Unit, Lands and Economic Development, BC Region 18 January 2016
Outline 1. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Process and Policy. 2. Range of projects on First Nation Lands. 3. Level of Review - Minor, Simple and Detailed Review. 4. Determination of Significance. 5. What we need to see from proponents. 6. Questions?
INAC Policy and Process Annual reporting requirement by each department to Parliament for medium and small projects is established in the new Act (s. 67) INAC triggers instruments and funding
INAC Environmental Review Process Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS). Some INAC Tools: Proponent s Guide Project Description Form Simple Review Form (under revision) Guide for Completing Detailed Environmental Reviews Mitigation and Monitoring Compliance Form * Tools and guidance documents are available on the department s internet site.
INAC Proponent s Guide to the Environmental Review Process Step 1: Does the ERP Apply? Step 2: Project Description Form Step 3: Level of Review Step 4: Analysis of Effects Step 5: Decision and Implementation
INAC Project Description Form Project Summary Land Description Flora & Fauna Traditional Land Use Consultation / Public Participation
Simple Environmental Review Form Surface and Groundwater The Land Flora & Fauna Air and Noise Socio-Economic, Culture and Heritage Other Considerations List Supporting Documents
Mitigation Measures Compliance Form AANDC specifies requirements Project References List of required mitigation measures Storage Tanks Proponent completes form and reports compliance
Range of Projects on First Nation lands 1. Size of project 2. Context of project (may be part of larger project RoW) 3. Environment 4. Type 5. Band land vs. CP holdings 6. Previous uses 7. Jurisdiction Federal, Inter-Provincial, Regional, Municipal
Level of Review 1. Minor Projects not excluded, effects and significance determination needed 2. Simple Projects small projects, no VCs of concern, standard mitigation measures 3. Detailed Review larger projects, VCs of concern such as SARs 4. INAC determines level of review required
INAC Determining Level of Review 1 Excluded Project Description 2 Simple Project Description Simple Review Form 3 Detailed Project Description Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment 4 Designated Referred to the Minister of Environment 11
Determination of Significance 1. Project Location 2. Project Size (Footprint, Capacity) 3. Project Duration & Timing 4. Environmental Site Sensitivities 5. Permanent versus Temporary Impacts 6. Mitigation Can the Impacts be Mitigated? 7. Cumulative Effects
What do we need from Proponents? Identify QEPs to do specific work signatures, stamps, seals and qualifications in documents Project Description, VCs, Effects and Mitigation Measures Integrate and reference other reports in EIA Analysis
What do we need from Proponents? Supporting Documents Environmental Audits (of existing facility operation); Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs and OEMPs); Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) - Phase 1 and Phase 2, follow CSA Standards; Wildlife studies; Archaeological Impact Assessments, Chance Find procedures; Engineering design drawings and as-built or record drawings.
QUESTIONS?
Donna Maher Environmental Specialist Email: Donna.Maher@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca Phone: 604.838-5631