Common use of Natural Resources Canada Clause in Contracts

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) for an explosives factory and magazine. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request for clarification or additional information If there are aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. Make regulatory decision Once a determination under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of Decision has been posted on the CEARIS, NRCan can make a decision under the Explosives Act for an explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments).

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) for an explosives factory and magazine. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request for clarification or additional information If there are aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. Make regulatory decision Once a determination under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of Decision has been posted on the CEARIS, NRCan can make a decision under the Explosives Act for an explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD performance standard commitments). Annex V Other Departments and Agencies Roles and Responsibilities PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES CEA Agency • Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the RA in relation to the project under the CEAA until the Minister is provided with the comprehensive study report as required, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in ss. 11.01(3) of the CEAA; • Provide advice in regard to the application of the CEAA; • Draft and finalize the EA work plan and the Aboriginal consultation work plan; • Act as the EA Manager and CCC for the EA; • Coordinate EA and Aboriginal consultation activities with other jurisdictions during the EA; • Manage the Registry Project File and CEARIS up until the Minister of the Environment’s EA decision is posted at which point the responsibility will be transferred to an RA; • Make participant funding available; • Work in cooperation with RAs, FAs, the Province and the Proponent to identify and evaluate means by which RAs will either ensure or be satisfied mitigation measures and follow-up programs are implemented; and, • Prepare and coordinate the review of documents including the CSR, EIS. Joint Provincial-Federal Terms of Reference and other EA documents as appropriate. Expert Federal Authorities Upon request from the CEA Agency or, during the regulatory phase, an RA, expert FAs will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal Consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available. Advice will be provided within the timelines identified by the CEA Agency; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate (e.g., Joint Provincial-Federal EIS Guidelines, the draft EIS and comprehensive study report); • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Support Aboriginal consultation activities as appropriate; and, • Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES be provided within timelines requested by an RA. Area of Expertise/Interest HC • Air quality health effects; • Contamination of country foods (e.g. fish, wild game, garden produce, berries, etc); • Drinking and recreational water quality; • Radiation effects; • Electric and magnetic fields; • Noise impacts; • Health risk assessment and risk management; • Federal air, water, and soil quality guidelines/standards used in human health risk assessments; and, • Toxicology (multimedia - air, water, soil). EC • Wildlife, including: • Migratory birds; • Species at risk; • Biodiversity; and, • Wetlands. • Water quality, including: • Metal mining effluent; and, • Sanitary wastewater. • Metal leaching/acid rock drainage; • Transboundary water quantity management; • Waste rock and effluent management; • Mine design alternatives; • Air quality; • GHG emissions; • Chemicals management; • Solid waste management; • Ecosystem management; and, • Environmental emergencies. NRCan • Explosives; • Hydrogeology; • Geology; • Terrain stability/geological hazards; • Metal leaching and acidic rock drainage; • Mine effluents; and, • Mining and mineral environmental sciences. AANDC • Provide advice in regard to Aboriginal consultation. MPMO • Coordinate the development and approval of the Agreement; • Monitor and report on the progress of the Project through the federal review; • Take proactive steps to identify opportunities to streamline the federal PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES review to meet government timelines and identify bottlenecks that could cause delay; and, • Incorporate information received from the CEA Agency, expert FA(s), RA(s), and the Proponent on the EA and regulatory milestones into the MPMO Tracker.

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Explosives Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a7(1) (a) for an explosives factory and magazine. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Explosive Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request for clarification or additional information If there are aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. Make regulatory decision Once a determination under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of Decision has been posted on the CEARIS, NRCan can make a decision under the Explosives Act for an explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments). Annex V Other Departments and Agencies Roles and Responsibilities PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES Expert Federal Authorities Upon request from an RA or the JRP, expert FAs will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal Consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate; • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Support aboriginal consultation activities as appropriate; • Provide advice in respect of their respective mandate and area of expertise when requested by the RAs. Advice will be provided within timelines requested by an RA; and, • Review and submit comments on the EIS and comments received. Area of Expertise/Interest HC • Air quality health effects; • Contamination of country foods (e.g. fish, wild game, garden produce, berries, etc); • Drinking and recreational water quality; • Radiation effects; • Electric and magnetic fields; • Noise impacts; • Health risk assessment and risk management; • Federal air, water, and soil quality guidelines/standards used in human health risk assessments; and, • Toxicology (multimedia - air, water, soil). EC • Wildlife, including: o Migratory birds; o Species at risk; o Biodiversity; and o Wetlands. • Water quality, including: o Metal mining effluent; and o Sanitary wastewater. • Metal leaching/acid rock drainage; PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES • Waste rock and effluent management; • Mine design alternatives; • Air quality; • Chemicals management; • Solid waste management; • Ecosystem management; • GHG emissions; and, • Environmental emergencies. NRCan • Explosives, • Hydrogeology, • Engineering Geology, • Geology and geological hazards, • Metal leaching and acid rock drainage, • Mine effluents, and • Minerals and metals science. CEA Agency – Panel Secretariat • Provide administrative, procedural and technical advise to the Joint Review Panel; • On behalf of the JRP, communicate to the proponent the information requirements for the preparation of the EIS; • Maintain the public registry including comments related to the EA; • Provide regular updates to federal departments and other interveners on the JRP process; as allowed taking into consideration the laws of natural justice; and, • Document lessons learned. CEA Agency – Federal Participation Coordinator • Coordinate the delivery of training and guidance for effective participation in public hearings; • Coordinate communication among the federal participants during the JRP review through the establishment and management of a federal working group. The federal working group would have as part of its mandate to: • Facilitate discussions between RAs and FAs to identify any technical issues and any conflicting or overlapping perspectives; and, • Assist departments in ensuring consistent approach to federal submissions and presentations to the JRP; • When the federal and provincial governments are applying different approaches to conducting an environmental assessment, work with federal departments to apply administrative procedures that will encourage consistency in the information being presented to the provincial and federal processes; • Work with the agency coordinating provincial input into a federal review panel to obtain information on provincial interests and perspectives, and where appropriate, encourage dialogue between provincial and federal departments on common issues; and, • Document lessons learned. PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES CEA Agency • Make participant funding available and maintain funding program (as per section 58(1.1) of the CEAA. AANDC • Provide advice in regard to Aboriginal consultation.

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) for an explosives factory and magazine. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Project Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Licence Request for clarification or additional information If there are aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. application Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Supplier Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. application Make regulatory decision Once a determination under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Decision has been posted on the of all necessary CEARIS, NRCan can make a decision information to under the Explosives Act for an form a complete explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments). Annex V Transport Canada Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Upon request from the CEA Agency or, during the regulatory phase, an RA, as an expert FA, Transport Canada will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal Consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate; • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Participate in aboriginal consultation activities upon request from the CCC and/or RA(s); • Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will be provided within timelines requested by an RA; and, • Review and submit comments on the EIS and comments received on it. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Liaise with the Proponent regarding potential works in regards to impacts on navigability Liaise with the Proponent regarding proposed works that could potentially impact navigation and on potential alternatives and mitigation strategies to ensure that navigability is maintained. TC Ongoing Submit NWPA application(s), including information required to process applications under the NWPA, for each proposed work Proponent provides TC with a completed application for each proposed work no later than the time of submission of the EIS. Proponent Determined by the Proponent MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Determination and comment on NWPA application(s) Review application package and information/plans for adequacy to support NWPA review. Request further information if required to proceed with application. TC 8 weeks after application submission NIA process - on- site inspection(s) Complete on-site NIA of the Project, site and waterway(s), subject to weather and time of year. Review draft FHCP for potential impacts to navigation and provide comments to DFO with respect to the navigability of the watercourse and any concerns regarding potential mitigation measures with respect to navigation if such information is available. TC Site inspection within 2 months of receipt of completed application, then as necessary until completion of public comment process Within 2 weeks of receiving the draft FHCP Notice to the Proponent to advertise pursuant to the NWPA s. 9, if required Provide the Proponent with advertisement package pursuant to NWPA s. 9. TC Within 3 weeks of completed initial on- site inspection and following the assessment of navigational issues arising from any changes to the Project due to EA issues. Deposit and advertise, if required Deposit all plans in the local land registry or land titles office or other place specified by the Minister and advertise in the Canada Gazette and in one or more newspapers that are published in or near the place where the work is to be constructed. Provide proof of deposit and advertising to TC. Proponent Interested persons may provide written comments to the Minister within 30 days after the publication of the last notice referred to in s.9(3) or 9(4) of the NWPA. Consult with Seek information regarding TC To be completed MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Aboriginal groups regarding navigational impacts, if required navigational concerns from Aboriginal groups, if possible, through the federal EA process. Or, if not possible, through departmental Aboriginal consultation processes. within the EA phase; however, consultation would be ongoing until duty has been met to the satisfaction of the Minister of Transport. Address public comments and issues raised by Aboriginal groups, regarding the Project’s potential impact on navigation Should TC receive concerns from the public regarding navigation, the Proponent and TC will work together to resolve concerns. Should TC receive concerns from Aboriginal groups regarding navigation, the Proponent and TC will work together to resolve the concerns. Additional requirements might be deemed necessary by TC in regard to potential impacts on navigation posed by proposed works. TC will facilitate public comment process if required. Furthermore, DFO fish habitat compensation plans will have to be reviewed prior to issuing an approval if such information is available. Proponent and TC To be completed within 2 months of completion of advertisement process. Resubmission of NWPA application(s), if required Resubmission of NWPA application(s) where applicable and re-deposit and re-advertising of plans in one or more local papers and the Canada Gazette is required if substantial changes to proposed work(s) are required. Proponent Determined by the Proponent, if required. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Final application review process Perform a final review of all information on file, including technical information and public comments. TC Within 4 weeks of the resubmission of NWPA application(s), if required Make regulatory decision Make regulatory decision under NWPA. TC Within 90 calendar days following the EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS if NWPA application(s) submitted no later than the time of the submission of the EIS. The regulatory decision will be contingent on: 1. The discharge of any legal Aboriginal consultation obligations associated with the approval(s). 2. Mitigation of public concerns to the satisfaction of the Minister of Transport. Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies Roles and Responsibilities PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES CEA Agency • Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the RA in relation to the project under the CEAA until the Minister is provided with the comprehensive study report as required, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in ss. 11.01(3) of the CEAA; • Provide advice in regard to the application of the CEAA; • Draft and finalize the EA work plan and the Aboriginal consultation work plan; • Act as the EA Manager and CCC for the EA; • Coordinate EA and Aboriginal consultation activities with other jurisdictions during the EA; • Manage the Registry Project File and CEARIS up until the Minister of the Environment’s EA decision is posted at which point the responsibility will be transferred to an RA; • Make participant funding available; • Work in cooperation with RAs, expert FAs, the Province and the Proponent to identify and evaluate means by which they will either ensure or be satisfied mitigation measures and follow-up programs are implemented; and, • Prepare and coordinate the review of documents including the CSR, EIS Guidelines and other EA documents as appropriate. Expert Federal Authorities Upon request from the CEA Agency or, during the regulatory phase, an RA, expert FAs will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available. Advice will be provided within the timelines identified by the CEA Agency; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate; • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Support Aboriginal consultation activities as appropriate; and, • Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will be provided within timelines requested by an RA. Area of Expertise/Interest HC • Air quality health effects; PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES • Contamination of country foods (e.g. fish, wild game, garden produce, berries, etc); • Drinking and recreational water quality; • Radiation effects; • Electric and magnetic fields; • Noise impacts; • Health risk assessment and risk management; • Federal air, water, and soil quality guidelines/standards used in human health risk assessments; and, • Toxicology (multimedia - air, water, soil). EC • Wildlife, including: ▪ Migratory birds; ▪ XXXX species; ▪ Biodiversity; ▪ Habitat conservation; and, ▪ Wetlands. • Water quality, including: ▪ Metal mining effluent; and, ▪ Municipal wastewater. • Metal leaching/acid rock drainage; • Waste and effluent management; • Mine design alternatives; • Air quality; • Chemicals management; • Hydrogeology; • Solid waste management; and, • Environmental emergencies. NRCan • Hydrogeology; • Engineering geology; • Seismicity; • Mine effluents; and, • Minerals and metals science. INAC • Provide advice in regard to Aboriginal consultation.

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) for an explosives factory and magazine. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Project Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Licence Request for clarification or additional information If there are aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. application Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Supplier Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. application Make regulatory decision Once a determination under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Decision has been posted on the CEARISof all necessary XXXXXX, NRCan can make a decision information to under the Explosives Act for an form a complete explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments). Annex V Transport Canada Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Upon request from the CEA Agency or, during the regulatory phase, an RA, as an expert FA, Transport Canada will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal Consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate; • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Participate in aboriginal consultation activities upon request from the CCC and/or RA(s); • Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will be provided within timelines requested by an RA; and, • Review and submit comments on the EIS and comments received on it. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Liaise with the Proponent regarding potential works in regards to impacts on navigability Liaise with the Proponent regarding proposed works that could potentially impact navigation and on potential alternatives and mitigation strategies to ensure that navigability is maintained. TC Ongoing Submit NWPA application(s), including information required to process applications under the NWPA, for each proposed work Proponent provides TC with a completed application for each proposed work no later than the time of submission of the EIS. Proponent Determined by the Proponent MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Determination and comment on NWPA application(s) Review application package and information/plans for adequacy to support NWPA review. Request further information if required to proceed with application. TC 8 weeks after application submission NIA process - on- site inspection(s) Complete on-site NIA of the Project, site and waterway(s), subject to weather and time of year. Review draft FHCP for potential impacts to navigation and provide comments to DFO with respect to the navigability of the watercourse and any concerns regarding potential mitigation measures with respect to navigation if such information is available. TC Site inspection within 2 months of receipt of completed application, then as necessary until completion of public comment process Within 2 weeks of receiving the draft FHCP Notice to the Proponent to advertise pursuant to the NWPA s. 9, if required Provide the Proponent with advertisement package pursuant to NWPA s. 9. TC Within 3 weeks of completed initial on- site inspection and following the assessment of navigational issues arising from any changes to the Project due to EA issues. Deposit and advertise, if required Deposit all plans in the local land registry or land titles office or other place specified by the Minister and advertise in the Canada Gazette and in one or more newspapers that are published in or near the place where the work is to be constructed. Provide proof of deposit and advertising to TC. Proponent Interested persons may provide written comments to the Minister within 30 days after the publication of the last notice referred to in s.9(3) or 9(4) of the NWPA. Consult with Seek information regarding TC To be completed MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Aboriginal groups regarding navigational impacts, if required navigational concerns from Aboriginal groups, if possible, through the federal EA process. Or, if not possible, through departmental Aboriginal consultation processes. within the EA phase; however, consultation would be ongoing until duty has been met to the satisfaction of the Minister of Transport. Address public comments and issues raised by Aboriginal groups, regarding the Project’s potential impact on navigation Should TC receive concerns from the public regarding navigation, the Proponent and TC will work together to resolve concerns. Should TC receive concerns from Aboriginal groups regarding navigation, the Proponent and TC will work together to resolve the concerns. Additional requirements might be deemed necessary by TC in regard to potential impacts on navigation posed by proposed works. TC will facilitate public comment process if required. Furthermore, DFO fish habitat compensation plans will have to be reviewed prior to issuing an approval if such information is available. Proponent and TC To be completed within 2 months of completion of advertisement process. Resubmission of NWPA application(s), if required Resubmission of NWPA application(s) where applicable and re-deposit and re-advertising of plans in one or more local papers and the Canada Gazette is required if substantial changes to proposed work(s) are required. Proponent Determined by the Proponent, if required. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Final application review process Perform a final review of all information on file, including technical information and public comments. TC Within 4 weeks of the resubmission of NWPA application(s), if required Make regulatory decision Make regulatory decision under NWPA. TC Within 90 calendar days following the EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS if NWPA application(s) submitted no later than the time of the submission of the EIS. The regulatory decision will be contingent on: 1. The discharge of any legal Aboriginal consultation obligations associated with the approval(s). 2. Mitigation of public concerns to the satisfaction of the Minister of Transport. Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies Roles and Responsibilities PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES CEA Agency • Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the RA in relation to the project under the CEAA until the Minister is provided with the comprehensive study report as required, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in ss. 11.01(3) of the CEAA; • Provide advice in regard to the application of the CEAA; • Draft and finalize the EA work plan and the Aboriginal consultation work plan; • Act as the EA Manager and CCC for the EA; • Coordinate EA and Aboriginal consultation activities with other jurisdictions during the EA; • Manage the Registry Project File and CEARIS up until the Minister of the Environment’s EA decision is posted at which point the responsibility will be transferred to an RA; • Make participant funding available; • Work in cooperation with RAs, expert FAs, the Province and the Proponent to identify and evaluate means by which they will either ensure or be satisfied mitigation measures and follow-up programs are implemented; and, • Prepare and coordinate the review of documents including the CSR, EIS Guidelines and other EA documents as appropriate. Expert Federal Authorities Upon request from the CEA Agency or, during the regulatory phase, an RA, expert FAs will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available. Advice will be provided within the timelines identified by the CEA Agency; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate; • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Support Aboriginal consultation activities as appropriate; and, • Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will be provided within timelines requested by an RA. Area of Expertise/Interest HC • Air quality health effects; PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES • Contamination of country foods (e.g. fish, wild game, garden produce, berries, etc); • Drinking and recreational water quality; • Radiation effects; • Electric and magnetic fields; • Noise impacts; • Health risk assessment and risk management; • Federal air, water, and soil quality guidelines/standards used in human health risk assessments; and, • Toxicology (multimedia - air, water, soil). EC • Wildlife, including: ▪ Migratory birds; ▪ XXXX species; ▪ Biodiversity; ▪ Habitat conservation; and, ▪ Wetlands. • Water quality, including: ▪ Metal mining effluent; and, ▪ Municipal wastewater. • Metal leaching/acid rock drainage; • Waste and effluent management; • Mine design alternatives; • Air quality; • Chemicals management; • Hydrogeology; • Solid waste management; and, • Environmental emergencies. NRCan • Hydrogeology; • Engineering geology; • Seismicity; • Mine effluents; and, • Minerals and metals science. INAC • Provide advice in regard to Aboriginal consultation.

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) for an explosives factory and magazine. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request for clarification or additional information If there are aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. Make regulatory decision Once a determination under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of Decision has been posted on the CEARIS, NRCan can make a decision under the Explosives Act for an explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD performance standard commitments). Annex V Other Departments and Agencies Roles and Responsibilities PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES CEA Agency  Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the RA in relation to the project under the CEAA until the Minister is provided with the comprehensive study report as required, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in ss. 11.01(3) of the CEAA;  Provide advice in regard to the application of the CEAA;  Draft and finalize the EA work plan and the Aboriginal consultation work plan;  Act as the EA Manager and CCC for the EA;  Coordinate EA and Aboriginal consultation activities with other jurisdictions during the EA;  Manage the Registry Project File and CEARIS up until the Minister of the Environment’s EA decision is posted at which point the responsibility will be transferred to an RA;  Make participant funding available;  Work in cooperation with RAs, FAs, the Province and the Proponent to identify and evaluate means by which RAs will either ensure or be satisfied mitigation measures and follow-up programs are implemented; and,  Prepare and coordinate the review of documents including the CSR, EIS. Joint Provincial-Federal Terms of Reference and other EA documents as appropriate. Expert Federal Authorities Upon request from the CEA Agency or, during the regulatory phase, an RA, expert FAs will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities:  Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal Consultation work plan;  Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available. Advice will be provided within the timelines identified by the CEA Agency;  Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate (e.g., Joint Provincial-Federal EIS Guidelines, the draft EIS and comprehensive study report);  Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency;  Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate;  Support Aboriginal consultation activities as appropriate; and,  Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES be provided within timelines requested by an RA. Area of Expertise/Interest HC  Air quality health effects;  Contamination of country foods (e.g. fish, wild game, garden produce, berries, etc);  Drinking and recreational water quality;  Radiation effects;  Electric and magnetic fields;  Noise impacts;  Health risk assessment and risk management;  Federal air, water, and soil quality guidelines/standards used in human health risk assessments; and,  Toxicology (multimedia - air, water, soil). EC  Wildlife, including:  Migratory birds;  Species at risk;  Biodiversity; and,  Wetlands.  Water quality, including:  Metal mining effluent; and,  Sanitary wastewater.  Metal leaching/acid rock drainage;  Transboundary water quantity management;  Waste rock and effluent management;  Mine design alternatives;  Air quality;  GHG emissions;  Chemicals management;  Solid waste management;  Ecosystem management; and,  Environmental emergencies. NRCan  Explosives;  Hydrogeology;  Geology;  Terrain stability/geological hazards;  Metal leaching and acidic rock drainage;  Mine effluents; and,  Mining and mineral environmental sciences. AANDC  Provide advice in regard to Aboriginal consultation. MPMO  Coordinate the development and approval of the Agreement;  Monitor and report on the progress of the Project through the federal review;  Take proactive steps to identify opportunities to streamline the federal PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES review to meet government timelines and identify bottlenecks that could cause delay; and,  Incorporate information received from the CEA Agency, expert FA(s), RA(s), and the Proponent on the EA and regulatory milestones into the MPMO Tracker.

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/ACTIVITIES / DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) for an explosives factory and magazinemagazine under paragraph 7(1) (a) of the Explosives Act. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Project Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days are required to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request for clarification or additional information If there are some aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will shall request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. application Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed complete application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Supplier Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. Make regulatory application Regulatory decision Once a determination decision has been made under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of Decision has been posted on the CEARIS, NRCan can make a decision under the Explosives Act for an regarding (an) explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the of receipt of all necessary the information needed to form a complete the application (as per in accordance with commitments MILESTONE ACTIVITIES / DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD undertaken with respect to the performance standards stipulated in the User Fees Act performance standard commitments).) Environment Canada Regulatory Amendment Process for Schedule 2 of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations ACTIVITIES / DESCRIPTION Submission of letter to EC from DFO requesting amendment to MMER schedule 2 Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II LEAD SERVICE STANDARD DFO Less than one month after Course of Action decisions pursuant to the CEAA, s. 37, posted on the CEARIS EC Less than 4-5 months after Course of Action decisions pursuant to the CEAA, s. 37, posted on CEARIS. Timeline contingent upon Treasury Board schedule. EC 3-4 months after publication in Canada Gazette, Part I. Timeline contingent upon:

Natural Resources Canada. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Submission of an application for an Explosives Act Licence The Supplier compiles information and submits an application to NRCan for a Licence under the Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) for an explosives factory and magazine. Explosives Supplier selected by the Proponent Determined by the Proponent and its Explosives Supplier; may not occur until late in the Project. Review of the application NRCan reviews the Explosives Supplier’s application to ensure that all of the required information is included. NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request for clarification or additional information If there are aspects of the application that are unclear or additional information is required, NRCan will request clarification or additional information from the Explosives Supplier. NRCan Within 15 days of receipt of the application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Explosives Supplier re-submits a completed application for an Explosives Act Licence. Supplier Dependent on the Explosives Supplier. Review Supplier’s revised application NRCan continues its review of the application, which includes clarifications or additional information requested. NRCan Within 30 days from receipt of revised application. Make regulatory decision Once a determination under the CEAA has been rendered and a Notice of Decision has been posted on the CEARIS, NRCan can make a decision under the Explosives Act for an explosives factory(ies) or magazine(s). NRCan Within 30 days from the receipt of all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments). Annex V Transport Canada Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Upon request from the CEA Agency or, under request from an RA during the regulatory phase, as an expert FA, Transport Canada will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal Consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available. Advice will be provided within the timelines identified by the CEA Agency; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate; • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/CEA Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will be provided within timelines requested by an RA; and, • Participate in Aboriginal consultation activities upon request from the CCC and/or RA(s). Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Liaise with the Proponent regarding potential works in regards to impacts on navigability Liaise with the Proponent regarding proposed works that could potentially impact navigation and on potential alternatives and mitigation strategies to ensure that navigability is maintained. TC Ongoing Submit NWPA application(s), including information required to process applications under the NWPA, for each proposed work Proponent provides TC with a completed application for each proposed work no later than the time of submission of the EIS. Proponent Determined by the Proponent MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Determination and comment on NWPA application(s) Review application package and information/plans for adequacy to support NWPA review. Request further information if required to proceed with application. Review draft FHCP for potential impacts to navigation and provide comments to DFO with respect to the navigability of the watercourse and any concerns regarding potential mitigation measures with respect to navigation if such information is available. TC 8 weeks after application submission Within 2 weeks of receiving the draft FHCP NIA process - on- site inspection(s) Complete on-site NIA of the Project, site and waterway(s), subject to weather and time of year. TC Site inspection within 2 months of receipt of completed application, then as necessary until completion of public comment process Notice to the Proponent to advertise pursuant to the NWPA s. 9, if required Provide the Proponent with advertisement package pursuant to NWPA s. 9. TC Within 3 weeks of completed initial on- site inspection and following the assessment of navigational issues arising from any changes to the Project due to EA issues. Deposit and advertise, if required Deposit all plans in the local land registry or land titles office or other place specified by the Minister and advertise in the Canada Gazette and in one or more newspapers that are published in or near the place where the work is to be constructed. Provide proof of deposit and advertising to TC. Proponent Interested persons may provide written comments to the Minister within 30 days after the publication of the last notice referred to in s.9(3) or 9(4) of the NWPA. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Consult with Aboriginal groups regarding navigational impacts, if required Seek information regarding navigational concerns from Aboriginal groups, if possible, through the federal EA process. Or, if not possible, through departmental Aboriginal consultation processes. TC To be completed within the EA phase; however, consultation would be ongoing until duty has been met to the satisfaction of the Minister of Transport. Address public comments and issues raised by Aboriginal groups, regarding the Project’s potential impact on navigation Should TC receive concerns from the public regarding navigation, the Proponent and TC will work together to resolve concerns. Should TC receive concerns from Aboriginal groups regarding navigation, in response to the Aboriginal consultation process, TC shall work with the Proponent to mitigate concerns to the satisfaction of the Minister of Transport. Additional requirements might be deemed necessary by TC in regard to potential impacts on navigation posed by proposed works. TC will facilitate public comment process if required. Proponent and TC To be completed within 2 months of completion of advertisement process. Resubmission of NWPA application(s), if required Resubmission of NWPA application(s) where applicable and re-deposit and re-advertising of plans in one or more local papers and the Canada Gazette is required if substantial changes to proposed work(s) are required. Furthermore, DFO fish habitat compensation plans will have to be reviewed prior to issuing an approval if such information is available. Proponent Determined by the Proponent, if required. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Final application review process Perform a final review of all information on file, including technical information and public comments. TC Within 4 weeks of the resubmission of NWPA application(s), if required Make regulatory decision Make regulatory decision under NWPA. TC Within 90 calendar days following the EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS if NWPA application(s) submitted no later than the time of the submission of the EIS. The regulatory decision will be contingent on: 1. The discharge of any legal Aboriginal consultation obligations associated with the approval(s). 2. Mitigation of public concerns to the satisfaction of the Minister of Transport. Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies Roles and Responsibilities PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES CEA Agency • Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the RA in relation to the project under the CEAA until the Minister is provided with the comprehensive study report as required, including those requirements of the Species at Risk Act set out in ss. 11.01(3) of the CEAA; • Provide advice in regard to the application of the CEAA; • Draft and finalize the EA work plan and the Aboriginal consultation work plan; • Act as the EA Manager and CCC for the EA; • Coordinate EA and Aboriginal consultation activities with other jurisdictions during the EA; • Manage the Registry Project File and CEARIS up until the Minister of the Environment’s EA decision is posted at which point the responsibility will be transferred to an RA; • Make participant funding available; • Work in cooperation with RAs, FAs, the Province and the Proponent to identify and evaluate means by which they will either ensure or be satisfied mitigation measures and follow-up programs are implemented; and, • Prepare and coordinate the review of documents including the CSR, EIS Guidelines and other EA documents as appropriate. Expert Federal Authorities Upon request from the CEA Agency or, during the regulatory phase, an RA, expert FAs will perform and fulfill the following roles and responsibilities: • Review and submit comments on the EA work plan and Aboriginal consultation work plan; • Participate in federal project review committee meetings for provision of relevant expertise that is available. Advice will be provided within the timelines identified by the CEA Agency; • Review and submit comments on EA documents as appropriate; • Provide support to the design and implementation of the follow-up program and/or mitigation measures that arise from expert FA recommendations made, and as agreed to with the RAs/Agency; • Participate in meetings of other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Support Aboriginal consultation activities as appropriate; and, • Provide advice with respect to their respective mandate and area(s) of expertise when requested by the RAs and/or the CEA Agency. Advice will be provided within timelines requested by an RA. Area of Expertise/Interest HC • Air quality health effects; • Contamination of country foods (e.g. fish, wild game, garden produce, PARTY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES berries, etc); • Drinking and recreational water quality; • Radiation effects; • Electric and magnetic fields; • Noise impacts; • Health risk assessment and risk management; • Federal air, water, and soil quality guidelines/standards used in human health risk assessments; and, • Toxicology (multimedia - air, water, soil). EC • Wildlife, including: • Migratory birds; • XXXX species; Biodiversity; • Habitat conservation; • Wetlands; and, • Grassland restoration. • Water quality, including: • Metal mining effluent; • Receiving water quality; and, • Municipal wastewater. • Metal leaching/acid rock drainage; • Mine waste and effluent management; • Mine wastewater management; • Mine design alternatives; • Air quality; • Chemicals management; • Hydrogeology; • Solid waste management; and, • Environmental emergencies. NRCan • Explosives; • Hydrogeology ; • Engineering geology ; • Seismicity; • Metal leaching/acid rock drainage; • Mine effluents; and, • Minerals and metals science. AANDC • Provide advice in regard to Aboriginal consultation.