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During the EPA renewal negotiations, BC Hydro was 15 advised that the Sechelt Creek IPP and the sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation entered into an 16 agreement that results in collaborative decision-making and governance, and will 17 result in sh\u00edsh\u00e1lh Nation equity ownership and profit sharing for the project. 18 BC Hydro is of the view that the Sechelt Creek EPA renewal will not result in any 19 new or incremental impacts on Aboriginal rights and title, and therefore it does not 20 trigger the duty to consult. The Sechelt Creek IPP has advised: 21 \uf0b7 They do not anticipate any changes to the physical footprint of the Sechelt 22 Creek facility and there will be no change to the energy output of the facility or 23 operations as a result of the EPA renewal; 14 BC Hydro notes that the adjusted levelized energy price, including interconnection network upgrade costs, increases by to $ (2017$).\n1 \uf0b7 There are no environmental impacts that resulted from the original construction 2 of Sechelt Creek facility that have the potential to worsen with continued 3 operation; and", "hash": "bd02de245afc49eccf5c2350cd5cc153", "id": 6}, {"samples": [{"hash": "7Oa4rlRqlFD", "uri": "/contracts/7Oa4rlRqlFD#first-nations", "label": "Electricity Purchase Agreement", "score": 29.2914867401, "published": true}, {"hash": "6b2sl3XCllg", "uri": "/contracts/6b2sl3XCllg#first-nations", "label": "Electricity Purchase Agreement", "score": 29.2914867401, "published": true}, {"hash": "1jfX4EOk6tb", "uri": "/contracts/1jfX4EOk6tb#first-nations", "label": "Electricity Purchase Agreement", "score": 29.2914867401, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "indian-band", "type": "definition", "offset": [27, 38]}, {"key": "renewal-discussions", "type": "clause", "offset": [165, 184]}, {"key": "bc-hydro", "type": "definition", "offset": [345, 353]}, {"key": "rights-and-title", "type": "clause", "offset": [493, 509]}], "size": 3, "snippet": "\u200c 8 Both the Cayoose Creek Indian Band and the T\u2019it\u2019q\u2019et Administration, whose 9 consultative boundaries include the Walden North project, were informed that EPA 10 renewal discussions were taking place. The Cayoose Creek Indian Band and the 11 T\u2019it\u2019q\u2019et Administration are two of the eleven communities constituting the St\u2019\u00e1t\u2019imc 12 Nation. 13 BC Hydro is of the view that the Walden North EPA renewal will not result in any 14 new or incremental impacts on the St\u2019\u00e1t\u2019imc Nation\u2019s Aboriginal rights and title, and", "hash": "5d624f9bb0681a3c1ef00a594bac5030", "id": 7}, {"samples": [{"hash": "25DBUPP3oDZ", "uri": "/contracts/25DBUPP3oDZ#first-nations", "label": "Electricity Purchase Agreement Extension", "score": 32.9030914307, "published": true}, {"hash": "5pO7ZwfvQsg", "uri": "/contracts/5pO7ZwfvQsg#first-nations", "label": "Electricity Purchase Agreement (Epa) Extension", "score": 32.6430397034, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "review-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [2, 15]}, {"key": "bc-hydro", "type": "definition", "offset": [46, 54]}, {"key": "village-council", "type": "definition", "offset": [146, 161]}, {"key": "band-council", "type": "definition", "offset": [177, 189]}, {"key": "the-council", "type": "clause", "offset": [257, 268]}, {"key": "extension-agreement", "type": "definition", "offset": [330, 349]}, {"key": "changes-to-the", "type": "definition", "offset": [373, 387]}, {"key": "energy-output", "type": "clause", "offset": [408, 421]}, {"key": "operation-of-the-project", "type": "clause", "offset": [425, 449]}, {"key": "not-included", "type": "clause", "offset": [716, 728]}, {"key": "the-objectives", "type": "clause", "offset": [735, 749]}, {"key": "regulatory-services", "type": "definition", "offset": [850, 869]}, {"key": "electricity-purchase-agreement", "type": "definition", "offset": [910, 940]}, {"key": "rights-and-title", "type": "clause", "offset": [1036, 1052]}, {"key": "duty-to-consult", "type": "clause", "offset": [1073, 1088]}], "size": 2, "snippet": "A review of the consultative boundary maps by BC Hydro identifies the Project as being Areas Database, of the following First Nations: Old Masset Village Council; and Skidegate Band Council. Old Masset Village Council and Skidegate Band Council are part of the Council of the Haida Nation. BC Hydro is of the view that, since the Extension Agreement will not result in any changes to the physical footprint, energy output or operation of the Project and that no new or amended Crown authorizations are required, the Extension Agreement will not 4 For those objectives where the extension neither advances nor conflicts with that objective, BC Hydro is of the view it is in alignment with such objective and thus has not included it in the objectives identified in this Filing. October 28, 2022 \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 Acting Co mmission Secretary and Manager Regulatory Services British Co lumbia Utilities Co mmission Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA) Extension Moresby Lake Page 6 of 7 result in potential incremental impacts to Aboriginal rights and title and, therefore, the duty to consult is not triggered.", "hash": "f5b259139b57049a153f828aa5ca1497", "id": 8}, {"samples": [{"hash": "lTkcmaR3ddX", "uri": "/contracts/lTkcmaR3ddX#first-nations", "label": "Land Use Plan", "score": 29.8837738037, "published": true}, {"hash": "b0VlTfqHm6l", "uri": "/contracts/b0VlTfqHm6l#first-nations", "label": "Land Use Plan", "score": 29.8837738037, "published": true}], "snippet_links": [{"key": "squamish-nation", "type": "definition", "offset": [105, 120]}, {"key": "first-nation", "type": "definition", "offset": [131, 143]}], "size": 2, "snippet": "Tla\u2019amin Nation is a self-governing Nation whose territory \u2018overlaps\u2019 with a small portion of the swiya. Squamish Nation, Klahoose First Nation and Homalco First Nation have neighbouring territories to the swiya.", "hash": "b23d868bb1ccbc203b2b02afa07d5c6f", "id": 9}], "next_curs": "ClYSUGoVc35sYXdpbnNpZGVyY29udHJhY3RzcjILEhZDbGF1c2VTbmlwcGV0R3JvdXBfdjU2IhZmaXJzdC1uYXRpb25zIzAwMDAwMDBhDKIBAmVuGAAgAA==", "clause": {"title": "First Nations", "children": [["publication-numbers", "Publication Numbers"], ["recognition-of-geoscience-bc", "Recognition of Geoscience BC"], ["consultation", "Consultation"], ["aboriginal-claims-and-title", "Aboriginal Claims and Title"], ["", ""]], "parents": [["epa-administration", "Epa Administration"], ["walden-north-epa-renewal", "Walden North EPA Renewal"], ["representations-and-warranties", "Representations and Warranties"], ["introduction", "Introduction"], ["general", "General"]], "size": 65, "id": "first-nations", "related": [["washington", "Washington", "Washington"], ["by-state-street", "By State Street", "By State Street"], ["asset-management", "Asset Management", "Asset Management"], ["western", "Western", "Western"], ["associates", "Associates", "Associates"]], "related_snippets": [], "updated": "2025-07-15T00:51:33+00:00", "also_ask": ["What are the essential elements to include for meaningful First Nations consultation?", "How can this clause be leveraged to address or mitigate project delays due to Indigenous rights claims?", "What are the most common legal pitfalls or unenforceable terms in First Nations clauses?", "How does this clause compare to statutory requirements under relevant Indigenous rights legislation?", "What factors do courts consider when assessing the adequacy of First Nations engagement provisions?"], "drafting_tip": "Define 'First Nations' precisely to avoid ambiguity; reference relevant legal frameworks to ensure enforceability; specify rights and obligations to clarify parties\u2019 responsibilities.", "explanation": "The 'First Nations' clause defines the rights, interests, or considerations pertaining to Indigenous peoples, particularly those recognized as First Nations, within the context of the agreement. 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