Mackenzie Valley Review Board

Mineral Exploration at Howard's Pass (Selwyn Project) - EA0708-001 [2007]

Document List

0.1 MBFinal letter to SLWB from INAC

A clarification letter from INAC to SLWB regarding the Selwyn Project. This letter dated September 30, 2009, states the position of all the Respoonsible Ministers regarding the issuance of the permit for the Project.

0.5 MBIssuance of permit for Selwyn Project

Permit for Selwyn Project.

0.06 MBCover Letter to Minister Strahl for Selwyn REA

The covering letter attached to the Selwyn Report of Environmental Assessment sent to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs July 3, 2009.

2 MBReport of Environmental Assessment for Selwyn Resources Ltd.

The Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision for the Selwyn Exploration Project at Howard's Pass, NT. This document was sent to the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs July 3, 2009.

0.1 MBLetter of Clarification from GNWT

A letter from the GNWT clarifying recommendations made at the Tulita Communtiy Hearing.

0.1 MBLetter from Review Board to GNWT re: Request for Extension

Response from the Review Board to the GNWT regarding the request for extension of deadline for clarification of recommendation made at the Tulita hearing April 7th, 2009. Extension is granted to MAy 8th, 2009.

0.1 MBGNWT Request for Extension Letter

A request for extension letter from GNWT regarding the deadline for submission of clarification regarding a recommendation made in its presentation at the Tulita Communtiy Hearing on April 7th, 2009.

0.1 MBLetter to GNWT- Clarification Request

A letter from the Review Board to the GNWT requesting clarification on a point made at the Tulita Hearing April 7th, 2009. Upon receipt of this information by May 4th, 2009 the Review Board will begin deliberations on the information recieved throughtout the EA process.

0.06 MBNote to File -Closure of the Public Record

A note to file regarding the closure of the Selwyn Project Public Record.

1 MBFlying in Caribou Country-Referenced Document

This document by Yukon Environment has been referenced by Selwyn Resources as a guidance document for best practices. The developer is committed to using this document throughout the the entire operation in the Howard's Pass Area.

1 MBFlying in Sheep Country

A reference document put on the public record for the Selwyn environmental assessment. This paper was referred to by the developer during the assessment process.

0.1 MBResponse to Undertaking #1-Developer

During the Community Hearing in Tulita April 7th, 2009 two undertakings were issued by the the Review Board. This is the Developers response regarding the air emissions permit that the project has with the Yukon Territory.

0.07 MBNote to File -Audio Recording for Tulita Hearing

A Note to File regarding the availability of the audio recording from the Tulita Community Hearing held in Tulita April 7th, 2009.

0.4 MBResponse for Undertaking #2- Tulita Hearing

During the Community Hearing in Tulita April 7th, 2009 two undertakings were issued by the the Review Board. This is Indian and Northern Affairs response to Undertaking #2 regarding landwithdrawals for the Naats'ihch'oh National Park Reserve.

0.2 MBTulita Transcripts April 7th, 2009

Transcripts from the Selwyn Project- Howards Pass Environmental Assessment Community Hearing held April 7th, 2009 at the Arthur Mendo Arena, Tulita.

0.04 MBAgenda for Tulita Community Hearing April 7th, 2009

The Review Board is holding a community hearing for the Selwyn Environmental Assessment 0708-001. Attached is the agenda for the community hearing outlining the the schedule for the days proceedings.

0.07 MBAcceptance of Late Submissions Letter from Review Board

This is a notice to all parties of the Selwyn Project environmental assessment to accept or reject late submissions for the community hearing in Tulita, NT. All parties are advised to contact the Review Board by noon Friday April 3, 2009 if submissions are to be rejected.

5 MBCaribou Assessments Presentation-Tulita - Rick Farnell

A presentation submitted by Selwyn for the Tulita Community Hearing regarding the Caribou Assessment Research in the proposed area of exploration.

0.03 MBDFO statement for Tulita Hearing

Department of Fisheries and Ocean submitted a statement regarding the Selwyn Environmental Assessment for the Community Hearing being held in Tulita on April 7th, 2009.

5 MBSSI presentation for Tulita Hearing

Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated Lands and Resources submitted a presentation for the Tulita Community Hearing to be held in Tulita April 7th, 2009.

0.3 MBSelwyn -Developer's Presentation- Tulita Hearing

A brief presentation by the developer outlining the main issues to address in the Tulita Community Hearing.

0.4 MBGNWT Presentation - Selwyn EA Hearing - Tulita

GNWT presentation for the Selwyn EA Public Hearing in Tulita on April 7th sent into the Review Board March 31, 2009.

0.1 MBINAC Presentation for Selwyn Hearing in Tulita

A presentation from INAC for the Selwyn-Tulita Community Hearing April 7th, 2009.

0.4 MBParks Canada Presentation for Tulita Hearing

A presentation sent in from Parks Canada to be presented at the Selwyn-Tulita Community Hearing April 7th, 2009.

0.05 MBPresentation submission letter from Parks Canada

Submission cover letter preceding the presentation for the Tulita Hearing.

0.05 MBPWNHC Evidence - Selwyn EA Hearing - Tulita

GNWT included additional evidence to accompany their Tulita presentation. Included was a document from the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre regarding the Selwyn Exploration area.

0.3 MBYESAB Recommendations March 2009

GNWT sent in a copy of the YESAB recommendations regarding the Selwyn licence renewal application for the Yukon portion of the project with their Tulita presentation.

0.05 MBNote to File re: March 23rd Pre-hearing Conference

A note to file regarding the pre-hearing conference that was held at the Review Board office on March 23, 2009. Document contains a list of attendees and information for the upcoming Hearing in Tulita.

0.2 MBNaats ihch'oh National Park Reserve Interim Withdrawal Map

A map indicating locations of the Naats'ihch'oh National Park Reserve Interim Withdrawal Area, Nahanni National park Reserve and its Expansion Interim Withdrawal, in the NWT and Yukon Region. This Map was submitted to the Review Board by Parks Canada.

0.2 MBAdditional Information for Parties on the PHC-Selwyn Project

Some additional information to prepare parties for the pre-hearing conference taking place March 23, 2009 at the Board Room of the Mackenzie Valley Review Board.

0.1 MBPre-Hearing Conference Date Change

Letter to the Selwyn Project distribution list announcing a date change for the Pre-hearing teleconference. This meeting is now to be held on Monday March 23, 2009 instead of March 20th as previously posted.

0.2 MBNotification of Pre-Hearing Conference

An announcement of the pre-hearing tele-conference for Selwyn Project Mineral Exploration EA. This tele-conference is to be held from the Board Room of the Mackenzie Valley Review Board on March 20th, 2009.

0.06 MBInvitation from MVEIRB to YESAB re: Tulita Community Hearing

Formal invitation extended to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) from The Review Board for the Selwyn Project Envirnomental Assessment Community Hearing in Tulita, NT. This hearing will be held on April 7, 2009.

0.1 MBCommunity Hearing Announcement for Selwyn EA

The following is a letter announcing the Selwyn Mineral Exploration Project community hearing in Tulita on April 7, 2009. Final issues will be heard by the Board from community and proponent.

0.4 MBLetter to MVEIRB from GNWT re: SARA

This letter, sent in on January 30, 2009, follows up on the correspondence between Environment Canada and the Review Board regarding duties under s.70(1) of the Species at Risk Act (SARA).GNWT provides a COSEWIC and SARA Summary Table.

0.02 MBLetter from EC to MVEIRB re: SARA Notification

Environment Canada provides additional information on threatened species and clarifies roles and responsibilities in this letter. It is a response to the notification letter sent by the Review Board to Environment Canada.

0.09 MBReview Board Letter to Environment Canada regarding SARA Notification for Selwyn Project

The Review Board has obligations under s. 79 of the Species at Risk Act to notify, during environmental assessments, the appropriate Minister if a project may potentially have an impact on a species at risk. This letter fulfills that responsibility for

0.3 MBSahtu Secretariat Inc. Letter to Review Board regarding Selwyn Project DAR

This letter is written on behalf of the Tulita District Land Corporation by the Sahtu Secretariat. It provides comments and suggestions on the DAR provided by Selwyn Resources for its proposed mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass.

0.04 MBYESAB Letter to MVEIRB regarding Notification of Assessment

Letter from Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) notifying MVEIRB that Selwyn Resources Ltd. has applied to YESAB for assessment of the Selwyn Project (Advanced Exploration). Due to its location, the project may impact areas bo

0.07 MBResponse to Second Round Information Requests

This is Selwyn Resources' response to a second round of information requests issued by the Review Board on October 31st, 2008.

0.02 MBRichard Hardy Letter to MVEIRB November 20

This letter confirms that Richard Hardy is no longer acting as legal counsel for the Tulita District Land Corporation, the Tulita Land Corporation, the Fort Norman Metis Land Corporation or the Norman Wells Land Corporation in the matter of the EA of Selw

0.008 MBNotice of Change of Address

Updated contact information for Selwyn Resources, the developer in this EA.

0.06 MBLetter to Mr. Richard Hardy from MVEIRB re: Extenstion granted

The Review Board has granted an extension to the Tulita District Land Corporation, the Tulita Land Corporation, the Fort Norman Metis Land Corporation and the Ernie MacDonald Land Corporation for the submission of IRs. This letter was previously pos

0.06 MBLetter to Tulita District Land Corporation from MVEIRB re: Extension Granted

The Review Board has granted an extension to the Tulita District Land Corporation, the Tulita Land Corporation, the Fort Norman Metis Land Corporation and the Ernie MacDonald Land Corporation for the submission of IRs. This letter was previously posted, b

0.1 MBSecond Round Information Requests for Selwyn Resources Ltd.

This document contains the second round of information requests from the Mackenzie Valley Review Board pertaining to the environmental assessment of Selwyn Resources Ltd.'s Mineral Exploration at Howard's Pass (Selwyn Project). The due date for the respon

0.02 MBSelwyn Stream in NWT - picture 15964

One of several pictures submitted by DFO that show representative streams of the type that will be used by the developer for water withdrawals.

0.03 MBSelwyn Stream in NWT - picture 15965

One of several pictures submitted by DFO that show representative streams of the type that will be used by the developer for water withdrawals.

0.03 MBSelwyn Stream in NWT - picture 15966

One of several pictures submitted by DFO that show representative streams of the type that will be used by the developer for water withdrawals.

0.03 MBSelwyn Stream in NWT - picture 15967

One of several pictures submitted by DFO that show representative streams of the type that will be used by the developer for water withdrawals.

0.03 MBSelwyn Stream in NWT - picture 15968

One of several pictures submitted by DFO that show representative streams of the type that will be used by the developer for water withdrawals.

0.03 MBSelwyn Stream in NWT - picture 15969

One of several pictures submitted by DFO that show representative streams of the type that will be used by the developer for water withdrawals.

0.03 MBSelwyn Stream in NWT - picture 15970

One of several pictures submitted by DFO that show representative streams of the type that will be used by the developer for water withdrawals.

0.05 MBLetter from MVEIRB re: Party status applications

This letter informs organizations that they have been granted party status to EA0708-001, Selwyn Resources' proposed mineral exploration at Howard's Pass.

0.03 MBSelwyn Resources First IR Response

This is a response to the Information Request issued by the Review Board to Selwyn Resources.

0.02 MBEmail between DFO and Selwyn Resources Regarding Water Quality Impacts

Additional information provided by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

0.4 MBParty Status Request Form

Call for Party Status and IR, MVEIRB IR Template, Party Status Request Form

5 MBFinal Developer's Assessment Report - Selwyn Resources Ltd. - Mineral Exploration at Howard's Pass

Final Developer's Assessment Report for Selwyn Resources Ltd. - Mineral Exploration at Howard's Pass.

0.06 MBInformation Request for Selwyn Resources Ltd.

Issued by the Review Board on August 25, 2008.

0.02 MBLetter from MVEIRB to Selwyn Resources re: Conformity of DAR

On June 27, 2008, the Review Board received a Developers Assessment Report from Selwyn Resources. This letter is to confirm that the DAR is in conformity with the Terms of Reference issued in January.

1 MBAppendix I SOPs

Appendices to the developers assessment report.

2 MBAppendix II MSDS

Appendices to the developers assessment report.

0.9 MBAppendix III YT Waste Management Plans & Permits

Appendices to the developers assessment report.

0.3 MBAppendix IV Native Seed Mix

Appendices to the developers assessment report.

3 MBAppendix V Consultation

Appendices to the developers assessment report.

10 MBAppendix VI TK Study

Appendices to the developers assessment report.

0.03 MBAppendix VII Issue Tracking and responses Draft July 15

Appendices to the developers assessment report.

4 MBDeveloper's Assessment Report (June 16 2008)

This Developer's Assessment Report was received at the Review Board office on June 27, 2008. Staff is completing a conformity check and will be asking for party comments after this is completed.

0.07 MBFinal Terms of Reference

This document is the final Terms of Reference for the environmental assessment of Selwyn Resources' proposed mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass. It gives direction to the developer on what information to include in their Developers Assessment R

0.06 MBComments from Parks Canada

Comments provided by Parks Canada on the draft Terms of Reference for the environmental assessment of Selwyn Resources' proposed mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass.

0.2 MBComments from Indian and Northern Affairs

Comments provided by INAC on the draft Terms of Reference for the environmental assessment of Selwyn Resources' proposed mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass.

0.1 MBComments from Selwyn Resources

Comments provided by the developer on the draft Terms of Reference for the environmental assessment of its proposed mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass.

0.07 MBDraft Terms of Reference

This document gives direction to the developer on what information to include in their developer's assessment report for Selwyn Resources mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass. Comments on this draft document are due January 15, 2008 and may be for

0.08 MBFinal Workplan

This is the final workplan for the EA of Selwyn Resources' proposed mineral exploration at Howard's Pass.

0.02 MBComments from Developer re: Draft Workplan

Comments from Selwyn Resouces related to the draft workplan issued by the Review Board for the EA of Selwyn Resources proposed mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass.

0.07 MBComments from INAC re: Draft Workplan

Comments from INAC related to the draft workplan issued by the Review Board for the EA of Selwyn Resources proposed mineral exploration program at Howard's Pass.

0.009 MBComments re: Draft Workplan

These comments were received by MVEIRB from the legal counsel for the Tulita District Land Corp., Rick Hardy. They are in response to the Draft Workplan issued by the Review Board for the EA of Selwyn Resources' proposed mineral exploration at Howard's Pa

0.07 MBDraft Workplan

This is the draft workplan for the EA of Selwyn Resources planned mineral explroation program. The comment period for this draft workplan ends on November 7th, 2007.

0.2 MBScoping Session in Tulita

The document is a list of some issues raised in Tulita, during scoping sessions held on Oct 10th, 2007.

0.2 MBLetter from MVEIRB to Distribution List re: Scoping Sessions

This letter invites individuals and organizations to attend a scoping session in Tulita on October 10th, 2007.

0.1 MBFax to Dehcho First Nations from MVEIRB re: Notification of EA

Fax to the Dehcho First Nations notifying this organization of the EA of Selwyn Resources' mineral exploration at Howard's Pass.

0.01 MBEmail from Selwyn Resources

The developer indicates that they will be unable to participate in the EA for their proposed development at Howard's Pass until early September due to other commitments.

0.1 MBLetter to Tulita Land Corp from MVEIRB re: Community Scoping Session

Letter requests community availability for a possible scoping exercise in Tulita. This would be the first step in the evironmental assessment of Selwyn Resources' Howard's Pass development.

0.03 MBUpdate email from Selwyn Resources

Correspondance between MVEIRB and Selwyn Resources regarding the environmental assessment of Selwyn Resources Howard's Pass development.

0.03 MBInitial Distribution List

Contact information for stakeholders who were notified of the startup of EA0708-001, Selwyn Resources' Mineral Exploration at Howard's Pass.

0.5 MBMap of Project Area

Map showing the claims and lease blocks where Selwyn Resources proposes to conduct their Howard's Pass exploration program.

0.09 MBNotice of Referral to Developer

This letter gives notice to Selwyn Resources that their mineral exploration project at Howard's Pass has been referred to EA.

0.1 MBNotice of Referral to Distribution List

General notice of referral to Environmental Assessment.

0.1 MBLetter from Sahtu Secretariat Inc. to MVEIRB re: Referral to EA

This letter refers Selwyn Resources' Howard's Pass area mineral exploration project to EA pursuant to MVRMA s.126(2)(b).

10 MBLand Use Permit Application

Selwyn Resources LUP application to the Sahtu Land and Water Board