Mackenzie River 2D Seismic Program - EA02-002
Document List
Report of Environmental Assessment for WesternGeco's Mackenzie River Delta 2-d Seismic Program.
INAC has decided to accept, with the proposed modifications, MVEIRBs REA for the Mackenzie River Delta Seismic Program.
Evaluation of the Potential Impacts of Seismic Surveys on the Behaviour and Auditory physiology of Fish in the Mackenzie River.
Confirmation between WesternGeco and DCFN of action points discussed during a previous phone conversation.
DCFN's comments on the draft terms of reference and work Plan.
The Terms of Reference of and Work Plan for WesternGeco's Mackenzie River Seismic Program.
Dr. Arthur Popper's comments on the draft terms of reference.
Project description presentation made by WesternGeco in Yellowknife to various government departments and regulators.
WesternGeco's community consultation schedule for March.
Summary of a phone conversation between Vern Christensen and DCFN.
Environmental Impact Assessment Report submitted to MVLWB and NEB. Copy of this report is too large to place on the registry, to obtain a copy of the report contact MVEIRB.
NEB provides MVEIRB with a description of the proposed project and some excerpts of WesternGeco's EIA report, requesting any comments or concerns.
Re: Comments on WesternGeco's Mackenzie River Delta 2D Seismic Program 2002 submission before EISC in May
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.
NEB information request No. 1 to WesternGeco regarding Mackenzie Delta River 2D Seismic Program, 2002.
RWED's comments on WesternGeco's application to conduct a 2D Seismic program.
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.
DFO's comments for screening purposes.
More replies to NEB's request to review and comment.
Confirms the date and time of the meeting regarding WesternGeco.
WesternGoco's responses to the National Energy Boardƒ_Ts Information Request No. 1, including a Marine Operating Manual. Both of these documents are too large to be placed on the public registry, to obtain a copy of these documents contact MVEIRB.
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.
Agenda for the meeting to discuss WesternGeco's Seismic Project.
WesternGeco's presentation from the meeting in Yellowknife, including a draft acoustic and biological assessment program.
DFO's comments on WesternGeco's IR responses and Monitoring Plan.
EISC informs WesternGeco of its decision to refer their Mackenzie River project to environmental assessment
Draft Letter of referral of the Seismic program to MVEIRB for environmental assessment.
NEB and DFO's decision and reasons for referral to environmental assessment.
DFO's comments on NEB's referral to environmental assessment
DFO's comments on NEB's referral to environmental assessment
MVEIRB notifies WesternGeco that their Mackenzie river project has been referred to environmental Assessment
NEB's response to RWED' concerns and comments on the proposed seismic program.
NEB's response to the GNWTƒ_Ts recommendation that the proponent undertake seismic test programs to gain more information.
Golder responds to DFO comments on the proposed acoustic and fish monitoring program.
Notice of referral to Environmental Assessment.
Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board's comments on WesternGeco's Mackenzie River 2D seismic program.
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.
GNWT provides comments to WG on their proposed test program.
The Sahtu Renewable Resource board disagrees with the proposed project in the Mackenzie Delta
This letter contains comments from the SRRB on WG's seismic program and was forwarded tot he distribution list by MVEIRB.
A few news articles regarding WesternGeco's seismic program and the public's concerns and comments
This email contains copies of NEB's notification of preliminary screening exemption for the research program and a copy of IMG-Golder's Acoustic and Biological test for the Mackenzie river/Delta.
DFO letter of advice RE: WesternGecoƒ_Ts Acoustic and Biological Test 2002 in support of the Mackenzie River/Delta 2D Seismic Programs.
Communications regarding WesternGeco's application, the proposed test project and their consultation.
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.
NEB's second request to WesternGeco for a response to Sahtu Renewable Resources Board's 4 recommendations.
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.
WesterGeco requests that their proposed Mackenzie River Seismic Project receive hold status.
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.
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.
Alan Ehrlich has replaced Joe Acorn as managing officer of this environmental assessment.
Letter from WesternGeco requesting intervener status on the EA of Northern Rivers Surveys Ltd. Response from NRS to WesternGeco's request for intervener status.
News North reporting on the results or WesternGecos Seismic testing in the Mackenzie River.
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.
WesternGeco confirms receiving the email from MVEIRB.
MVEIRB forwards all regulations and forms need to properly apply for intervener status in the WesternGeco EA.
NEB believes that the concerns of Parks Canada can be mitigated if a communication strategy is used.
News article covering the views of different First Nations groups affected by WesternGeco's Seismic Program.
Herb Norwegian describes land protection in Nahanni National Part Reserve.
MVEIRB requests 40 paper copies and 10 CD copies of the DAR.
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.
Call from WesternGeco about presenting the results from the test program in a workshop on Dec. 05/02. The note also list the parties expected at the workshop.
This is too large to put online, for more information please contact MVEIRB.
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.
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.
Copy of the minutes from WesternGeco's Acoustic, Fish and Wildlife Report "roll-out"
This meeting was held to present and discuss the 2002 feild test studies no acoustics, effects of airguns on fish, and wildlife monitoring.
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.
MVEIRB forwards a copy of DFO and INAC's comments on the draft terms of reference and work plan to the distribution list.
Dr. Arthur Popper's comments in response to the draft terms of reference and DFO's comments on the same document.
Lorrnel Consultants ask MVEIRB to resend the fax because they did not receive the full document.
A number of news articles relating to WesternGeco closing some of its lad seismic operations in North America.
DFO calls to support comments by Dr. A. Popper
WesternGeco submits its comments on the draft terms of reference and work plan.
MVEIRB ask WesternGeco to contact each party separately and ask if a hard copy or CD is better.
MVEIRB has received the DAR from WesternGeco. Any parties wishing to have intervener status must fill out the self identification form attached.
List of all the terms of reference no included in WesternGeco's DAR
WesterGeco sends MVEIRB 11 copies of the DAR as requested.
DCFN's response to which portion of the Mackenzie River is important to the spiritual well-being of the DCFN.
WesternGeco's response to IR #2
WesternGeco had decided to defer the projected start of this project until 2004 but would like the assessment process to proceed.
Letter from MVEIRB to WesternGeco in Response to their Decision to Delay the Mackenzie River Program
MVEIRB's letter was written to insure that the facts of the EA are clear and on the public record.
A copy of the format for technical reports to be submitted to the board.
Fort Simpson council raises the question of the DCFN response being unsigned and possibly not representing the DCFN as a whole.
The deadline for technical reports has been moved from June 2nd to June 9th, 2003.
WesternGeco clarifies a few of its reasons for delaying the Mackenzie program and express their opinion on MVEIRB's response to their letter.
DCFN states that they will not be submitting a technical report and thanks MVEIRB for continuing to involve them in the process.
Executive summary of the Technical review of the Environmental assessment for the WesternGeco Max=ckenzie and Liard Rivers 2d seismic program 2003 by Arthur Popper.
DFO clarifies a few points about the areas proposed for shutdown.
This email contains WesternGecos concerns with assumptions made in Poppers report and a second email from Jasco Research voicing the same concerns.
NEB fax requesting WesternGeco's comments on MVEIRB's REA.
NEB forwards a copy of its original request for comments and WesternGecos responses to MVEIRB.
Chief Bertrand expresses surprise that NRS is still an option bcause they have not been contacted or consulted during the process.
NEB requests a meeting with MVEIRB regarding possible modification to the recommended measures.
INAC would like to initiate the consult to modify process with MVEIRB
NEB informs WesternGeco that they have entered into the consult to modify process with MVEIRB.
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.
WesterGeco requests to change application so their proposed project runs fro June 2005 until august 2005
NEB would like a time frame for when MVEIRB would be ready to begin the consult to modify process.
MVEIRB sets up a meeting to deal with the substance of the consultation requests.
DCFN express concerns and dissatisfaction with the level of consultation they received during the consult to modify process and review of the REA.
MVEIRB informs the RM that they have changed the wording of revised measure 1.
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development has decided to adopt the REA with the modifications.
NEB has decided to accept MVEIRB's REA with the proposed modifications.
Completed forms for Identification of Environmental Assessment Roles returned to MVEIRB.
Environment Canadaƒ_Ts completed identification of EA roles form.
WesternGeco would like to remind MVEIRB that they are willing to reduce the amount of equipment used in the program.
SRRB's completed identification of EA roles form.
WesternGeco's response to noted deficiencies in their EA report.
SRRB's completed identification of EA roles form.
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.
Information requests 1.1.1 to 1.1.8 from MVEIRB to DCFN and WesternGeco.
NEB information requests for the WesternGeco Mackenzie Program.
WesternGeco's response to MVEIRBS Information requests.