The Review Board has produced these three sets guidelines according to section 120 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.
Guidelines
EIA Guidelines
The Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines set out an overall framework that explains how the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process works and what to expect when participating in the EIA of a proposed development.
Guideline for an optional pathway for major projects to enter environmental assessment
The Guideline for an optional pathway for major projects to enter environmental assessment describes an optional pathway to environmental assessment (EA) for major projects and the information the Review Board needs to consider ordering an EA through this pathway. Note- this file was updated on May 27, 2024 to fix broken links and make minor editorial changes.
Guideline for Preliminary Screeners
Guideline for Preliminary Screeners 2022 (4.39 MB) 
This Guideline assists regulatory authorities and other preliminary screeners in conducting effective preliminary screenings
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines
The Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines outline the Review Board’s expectations for thesocio-economic impact assessment of proposeddevelopments that may have socio-economic andcultural impacts.
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Guidelines for Incorporating Traditional Knowledge in EIA
The Guidelines for Incorporating Traditional Knowledgein Environmental Impact Assessment explain what the Review Board expects from developers when working with traditional knowledge holders and howtraditional knowledge holders can share theirknowledge directly with the Review Board during the EIAof a proposed development.
EIA Guidelines Overview booklet
The "Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines: Overview" booklet is a condensed version of the Review Board's EIA Guidelines. If you're unfamiliar with the EIA Guidelines or trying to get a better understanding of the guidelines, start with the overview booklet in the language of your choice.
