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Welcome to the Mackenzie Valley Review Board
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board's mission is to conduct fair and timely environmental impact assessments in the Mackenzie Valley that protect the environment, including the social, economic and cultural well-being of its residents.
Our mission is to conduct fair and timely environmental impact assessments in the Mackenzie Valley that protect the environment.
News
The Ten-Day Pause Period for Preliminary Screenings
With the enactment of Bill C-88, the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has published a reference bulletin explaining the ten-day pause period for preliminary screening decisions.
Interim Policy Statement on Engagement and Consultation
The Review Board is adopting the MVLWB Engagement and Consultation Policy on an interim basis, while we work to develop our own engagement and consultation policy and associated guidance materials.
Percy Hardisty passing
The Review Board is saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Percy Hardisty on Wednesday April 17, 2019.
We extend our condolences to his wife Betty, and his entire family. Mr. Hardisty is remembered for his dedication, tireless work and his voice of advocacy for the Deh Cho region.
Mr. Hardisty served as a Board member with the Review Board for multiple terms until March 2014.
Participant Funding now available for EA1819-01
Participant funding is now available for the Environmental Assessment of Diavik's Proposal to Deposit Processed Kimberlite into Pits and Underground. The Participant Funding Guide and the Participant Funding Application are available on the public registry of this environmental assessment. These documents include the details of who can apply and how, as well as who to contact with additional questions.
Public Registry Updates
Diavik Diamond Mines Inc.
Depositing Processed Kimberlite in Pits and Underground EA1819-01
- Pre-hearing Conference Meeting Notes (Jul 16, 2019)
- Joint MVEIRB-WLWB letter in response to Diavik's letter (Jul 11, 2019)
- Workplan - July 10, 2019 (Jul 10, 2019)
- Revised call-in info for Pre-hearing conference (Jul 9, 2019)
- MVEIRB Pre-hearing conference presentation (Jul 9, 2019)
Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd.
Howard's Pass Access Road Upgrade Project EA-1516-01
- HPAR CD_SLUPB Decision to Apply Rule 4 6(1)_07032017 (Mar 8, 2017)
- Note to File Meeting with Selwyn_12.05.2016 (May 13, 2016)
- Reasons for Decision on the Scope of EA (Mar 17, 2016)
- Review Board cover letter for the Terms of Reference (Mar 17, 2016)
- Interim HPAR Upgrade Project Workplan (Mar 17, 2016)
GNWT-DOT
Mackenzie Valley Highway EA1213-02
- Letter from the Developer regarding the submission of the DAR (Nov 29, 2018)
- Letter of support for the project from the SSI (Nov 28, 2018)
- ECCC letter to MVEIRB - COSEWIC status of barren-ground caribou (Feb 15, 2017)
- MVH EA update letter from GNWT to MVEIRB (May 18, 2016)
- Note to file - Issuance of revised Terms of Reference (Feb 13, 2015)
Tyhee NWT Corp.
Yellowknife Gold Project (2008) EA0809-003
- Notice of timeline requirements under 2014 MVRMA (Jun 26, 2014)
- Tyhee letter re :Suspension of EA (Aug 19, 2013)
- Letter to Tyhee re: adjournment request (Jul 25, 2013)
- Tyhee letter requesting a 6 month adjournment in the EA (Jul 23, 2013)
- Letter from Tyhee to Review Board re IR response timing (Jun 18, 2013)