Snap Lake water licence amendment - EA1314-02
Document List
Letters from the GNWT in response to comments from Aboriginal Groups on the Report of Environmental Assessment.
A letter from the GNWT approving the Report of Environmental Assessment.
An email from the Northwest Territory M‚tis Nation regarding comments on the Snap Lake Report of EA.
The GNWT letters to Aboriginal groups regarding confirmation of no recieved advice on the Snap Lake Report of Environmental Assessment submitted on Oct 6 contained the incorrect fax numbers.
GNWT letters to Aboriginal groups regarding confirmation of no recieved advice on the Snap Lake report of environmental assessment
This is a letter from De Beers to the Review Board acknowledging the Report of Environmental Assessment.
This is a letter from the Lutsel Ke Dene First Nation to GNWT regarding the Snap Lake Report of EA.
This is a letter from Deninu Kue First Nation to GNWT regarding the Snap Lake Report of EA.
Letters from the Northern Projects Management Office to: DKFN, LKDFN, NSMA, NTMN, TG and YKDFN.
Letters from the GNWT Department of Lands to: DKFN, YKDFN, LKDFN, NSMA, NWTMN and TG regarding invitation to advise on the Snap Lake Report of Environmental Assessment.
This is the cover letter to the Minister of Lands for the Snap Lake Amendment Project Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision
This is the Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision for the Snap Lake Amendment Project.
The Review Board requested comments from parties on the scope of the assessment and the workplan This document contains reviewer comments and De Beers' responses.
The GNWT committed to provide this document to the Review Board.
This is De Beers response to parties comments on the additional evidence referred to by De Beers during the Public hearing.
Notice of timeline requirements under the MVRMA
A record of meetings held by De Beers with communities from May and June of 2014.
The GNWT's response to the new evidence referred to by De Beers during the public hearing.
The developer's response to undertaking number one.
This document resonds to undertakings two, three and four. The response to undertaking one is posted seperately.
A letter from the Deninu Kue First Nation to the Review Board expressing conern about the lack of acknowledgement of recommendations made during the public hearing.
This note to file provides direction to Parties and the Developer regarding the review of new information submitted during the Public Hearing and guidance related to closing arguments.
The transcript for day 2 of the Public Hearing held on June 6, 2014 in Yellowknife.
The transcript for day 1 of the public hearing on June 5, 2014 in Yellowknife.
A follow up letter to the June 3, 2014 GNWT letter regarding Yvonne Doolitle's participation as a member of the Review Board.
A report that documents the past and present Deninu K'ue occupation and use of the region north of Great Slave Lake in an area known as the Barren Lands
The undertakings from the public hearings held on June 5 and 6 in Yellowknife.
This is a letter from the Government of the Northwest Territories to the Review Board regarding participation of Yvonne Doolittle.
The GNWT requested that the developer's Environmental Assessment Report from the first Snap Lake EA be posted on the public registry.
A letter from teh GNWT to the YKDFN regarding Crown consultation.
A reminder to Parties that the public hearing is limited to the scope of this assessment.
This is the presentation from the independent consultant, Ecometrix for the June 5 hearing.
This is the Government of the Northwest Territories presentation for the June 5-6 hearing.
This is a Note to File to parties concerning the participation of Yvonne Doolittle as a member of the Review Board.
This is the hearing presentation from the Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation.
This is the North Slave Metis Alliance presentation for the June 5-6 hearing.
This is a letter from the NPMO office, CanNor to the Yellowknives Dene concerning crown consultation.
THis document contains CV's of the De Beers consultants.
This is the De Beers response to Technical Reports.
This is the hearing presentation from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
GNWT Technical Report References - EA01-004_October 10, 2003 Minister letter
This is a Hearing Directive for the Publc Hearing June 5-6, 2014.
This is the Hearing agenda for the Snap Lake Water Licence Amendment June 5-6, 2014
This is the updated list of organizations with party status.
W2012L2-0001 - Ekati - Elphick 2011 Article - Chronic Toxicity of Chloride to Freshwater Species - Dec 20_11
MV2011L2-0004 - De Beers Snap Lake - Reasons for Decision - Apr13-12
De beers, Gahcho - Public Hearing transcripts for Water Licence May 6-7, 2014
Guidance_on_the_Site-Specific_Application_of_Water_Quality_Guidelines_in_Canada_(en)[1]1999
5 reference documents: Health Canada - TDS, Health Canada - Chloride, Holland 2011 paper, MVLWB wtaer policy, NWT water strategy action plan
GNWT Technical Report references - Derry et al 2003 Hydrobiologia
GNWT Technical Report references Chloride_(en)
GNWT Technical report references CCME_WQG_Derivation_Meths_2007
GNWT Technical Report references - Chapman 1992
This is the cover letter for the Environment Canada technical report.
GNWT Technical Report Appendix 1 04_Development of Water Quality Objectives for TDS May 2014 V2_Appendix_8_CCME_2007
GNWT Techncial Report Appendix 1 03_Development of Water Quality Objectives for TDS May 2014 V2_Appendix_7_CCME_2003
GNWT Techncial Report Appendix 1 02_Development of Water Quality Objectives for TDS May 2014 V2_Appendices_1_6
GNWT Technical Report Appendix 1 01 Development of Water Quality Objectives for TDS May 2014
This is the Technical REport from the Government of the Northwest Territories.
This is the Technical Report from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
This is the Technical Report submitted by the North Slave Metis Alliance.
This is a draft agenda for the Snap Lake public hearings, June 5-6, 2014. Parties are asked to comment on this draft.
This is an application for party status from the Deninu Kue First Nation.
This is a summary of the pre-hearing conference held May 13, 2o14.
This is a Review of the Snap Lake amendment application submitted by the independent consultant Ecomterix.
This document,submitted by the GNWT, is titled "Guidance for the Derivation and Application of Water Quality Objectives in British Columbia".
This Note to File advises parties that Technical Reports are due at noon on May 21, 2014.
This is the agenda for the Pre-hearing conference.
This document is part of the De Beers' response to IR#3.
Requested by YKDFN. Public hearing transcripts from original Snap Lake hearings April 28 - May 2, 2003. PDF pages - Day 2 p 168, Day 3 p 305, Day 4 p 528, Day 5 p 741
Requested by the YKDNF. The techncial session transcripts from the first Snap Lake EA01-004, Nov 29 to Dec 6, 2002
The 2013 Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program Part B.
THE 2013 Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program Report, Part A
A document that provides a protocol for deriving Water Quality Guidelines
A presentation of SLEMA's April 2014 Environmental Update.
The Developer's cover letter for information request responses.
Several spreadsheets related to IR#15 that were accidently omitted by the developer.
Information Request number 17 response, Appendix for 2012 AEMP
Information request number 17 response, 2012 AEMP main report.
The Developer's response to Technical Session information requests.
This is an appendix to the information request #18 response regarding the Curtain Grouting Letter from MSE Drilling Grouting, April 24, 2014
This is an appendix to the IR respoinses titled "Appendices Complete - Data Review Findings Tech Memo 2012"
This is an appendix to the information request response #3 titled "Snap Lake Mine Water Treatment Plant Alternatives Evaluation" Dec 2012
This is an appendix to the information request #9 response titled "Snap Lake Water Management Treatment Alternatives Report" 2008
This is an appendix to the information request #4 response titled "Predicted TDS Concentration in Mine Water Discharge Based on Calculated TDS Values"
A request for organizations and individuals to apply for Party Status.
This is a reminder that Technical Reports are due on May 21. The letter also provides guidance and instructions.
This is a reminder that the Pre-Hearing Conference is on May 13. The letter also provides instructions and guidance.
A document submited by the GNWT regarding Total Dissolved Solids and water quality standards.
A joint letter from the Government of Canada and the NWT to the NSMA regarding participation in the Snap Lake EA.
Transcript for Day 2 of the Technical Session
Transcript for day 1 of the Technical Session.
The information requests from the Technical Session.
Information provided by De Beers during the Technical Session
Information provided by De Beers during the Technical Session.
Information provided by De Beers during the Technical Session.
A poster provided by De Beers during the Technical Session.
Information provided by De Beers during the Technical Session.
This is information provided by DeBeers during the Technical Session.
Technical Session Information requests are due on Tuesday April 22 at 5:00.
This is the De Beers amendment overview presentation for the Technical Session.
This is the De Beers Technical Session presentation on the Nitrogen Response Plan.
This document contains supplemental filings related to IR's, MVRMA Section 117 and chronic effects benchmark testing.
Should you wish to participate in the Tech Session by phone please contact the MVLWB or the Review Board.
A document provided by De Beers that outlines the supplimental information that will be provided on Friday April 11.
The Review Board and MVLWB have retained an independent consulting firm. This note to file explains the responsibilities of the independent consultant(s) and has their CVs attached.
The Review Board's Reasons for Decision regarding the scope of the environmental assessment.
Letters from the GoC and the GNWT to the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Lutsel Ke Dene First Nation, Deninu Kue First Nation, Tlicho Government and the NWT Metis Nation re participation
The report summarizes the current update of the groundwater flow model of the Snap Lake Mine. This report was provided by De Beers in response to an information request from the MVLWB, IR #6.
Combined workplan for the environmental assessment and water licence amendment of the Snap Lake amendment project.
A letter from AANDC and the GNWT requesting rescheduling of the Technical Session.
Review Board staff attended a site visit of the Snap Lake Diamond Mine on March 11, 2014.
This is an updated letter with active links. The original letter had innactive links.
This document invites reviewers to submit comments on the Online Review System for the Snap Lake Water Licence Amendment Application and EA Scoping Document.
This is a cover letter that describes the joint Mackenzie Valley Land & Water Board and Review Board process. It also requests comments on the draft EA scoping document and water licence amendment.
A document to assist reviewers in defining which proposed amendments may be considered within the Review Boards environmental assessment.
Draft Workplan for the joint Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board and Review Board Snap Lake environmental assessment and Water Licence Amendment process