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Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registry

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement JRPA and the Project Agreement, and expected to be taken by the JRP, and the federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the JRP, the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement referral to a Review Panel on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from October 7, 2010 2 Award funding under the close of Aboriginal Funding Envelope (AFE) I CEA Agency March 11, 2011 3 Award funding under the Regular Funding Envelope (RFE) I CEA Agency March 11, 2011 4 Public comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 25, 2011 to May 24, 2011 5 Public comment period on the Registry RAs draft Agreement to establish a JRP CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from RAs, expert FAs March 25, 2011 to May 9, 2011 6 Announce availability of RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 8, 2011 7 Notify Aboriginal groups of the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted availability of Aboriginal Funding under the AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 10, 2011 8 Announce appointment of panel members on the RegistryCEARIS CEA Agency August 8, 2011 9 Post the final EIS Guidelines and final JRPA on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 8, 2011 10 Award funding under AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the start of the public comment period on the EIS 11 Award funding under RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the start of the public comment period on the EIS 12 Submit the EIS and technical information to the JRP Proponent RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Public comment period and government review of the EIS JRP RAs, expert FAs For a minimum of 60 days.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx ChartNote: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments following milestones and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines service standards do not account for time taken depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholdersNEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8CEARIS NEB April 20, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments of draft scoping document on the project, the conduct CEARIS NEB TBD 3 Announce availability of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3Participant Funding NEB May 20, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal comments Agency RAsgroups NEB, Expert FAs Within MPMO May 20 & 24, 2011 5 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB August 23, 2011 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAsCertificate Application Proponent October 14, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registry2011

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 October 20, 2010 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 October 20, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 October 22, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx President Date Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission October 22, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterOctober 27, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 October 20, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex III Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Xxxxx XX Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 5 Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which Project1,2 1 Follow-up of the timelines, identified project timelines set out in the Agreement expected project agreement and that correspond to be taken the time frame required by the federal departments and agencies in carrying out to complete their respective tasks for the federal review, will be trackeddone based on the Xxxxx chart. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 2 Note that this timeframe does not include the time required to achieve upcoming milestones, for which the COFEX-Sud is responsible, since the service standards for those milestones must be determined by theCOFEX-Sud. Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead* Support as needed Service Standard/ Completion date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) for screening on the Registry CEARIS CNSC CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8March 5, 2011 2009 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR EA guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsCNSC March 31, 2009 3 Announce availability of funding for participants CEA Agency September 30, 2009 4 Submit Environmental and Social Impact Study (ESIS) Proponent November 10, 2009 5 Federal and provincial review of the ESIS CNSC, CEA Agency, COFEX-Sud and COMEX Expert FAs Within November 11, 2009, to April 29, 2010 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR Proponent's ESIS for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAsinformation COFEX-Sud November 13, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registry2009

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu) Transport Canada Associate Deputy Minister, Transport CanadaMinister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx ChartNote: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments following milestones and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines service standards do not account for time taken depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by participants who are not signatories the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to this Agreementrespond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, such as the ProponentDFO, provincesNRCan, Aboriginal groupsEC, the public or other stakeholders. 1 HC November 4, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8CEARIS NEB October 5, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB October 21, 2010 5 Post notice of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB October 21, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB January 25, 2011 2 Post 7 Submit the Certificate application Proponent February 7, 2011 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB April 5, 2011 9 Deadline for application to intervene (or for government participation role) TC, DFO, EC May 17, 2011 10 Submit additional information requests to the Proponent, if required TC, DFO EC June 28, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, DFO, EC August 19, 2011 12 NEB public participation notice seeking hearing NEB Commencing November 1, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment NEB At the discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR NEB EA report to the Proponent Agency RAsNEB TC, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent AgencyEC, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the receipt discretion of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide comments on the revised CSR CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs NEB for posting TC MPMO Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the CSR Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting issuance of the final CSR CPCN to Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Aboriginal consultation Make decision on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency CEARIS NEB Within 3 2 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryof receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and course of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-Signed by April 12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date , 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-Signed by April 12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date , 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Signed by April 8, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-Signed by April 11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Signed by April 11, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RA March 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR CEA Agency August March 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the public participation notice 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS Guidelines CEA Agency 45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to October 3end consultation period on a Monday), 2011 4 starting from the posting of the public participation notice 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsRA, Expert expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks of federal time from end the close of public comment period 5 Prepare and the Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit EIA EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from of submission of EIS by the EIA 7 proponent 8 Public comment period and on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 daysRA, expert FAs 60 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIA 8 EIS 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent AgencyProponent CEA Agency RA, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days11 weeks, starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIA 9 EIS 11 Submit additional informationEIS information Proponent CEA Agency, as appropriate Proponent RA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments 12 Review additional EIS information CEA Agency RAsRA, Expert expert FAs Within 6 9 weeks from end the submission of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional EIS information from proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAsRA, Expert expert FAs Within 3 8 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from completed review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline EIS information was not required 13 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAsRA, Expert expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 15 Prepare the revised CSR and circulate CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of RA and FA comments on the draft CSR 15 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAsRA, Expert expert FAs Within 2 weeks 1 week from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 17 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 7 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 18 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently Concurrent with submission of the CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 19 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs CEA Agency RA 30 dayscalendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 20 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAsCEA Agency RA, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period 20 on a Monday), starting from the posting of the CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 16 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs CEARIS XX XXX Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date 5 February 11, 2014 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date 10 February 18, 2014 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date 15 March 4, 2014 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date 20 February 17, 2014 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 25 Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister 30 Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister 35 Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. President 40 Prince Rupert Port Authority 5 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs April 8, 2013 2 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs April 8, 2013 to May 8, 2013 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs May 9, 2013 to June 7, 2013 4 Complete 30 day Public Comment Extension Period for draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs August 821, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking 2013 to September 20, 2013 5. Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs September 21 to September 27, 2013 6 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs February 28, 2014 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency FAs Day 98-127 (30 Days) 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 128-157 (30 Days) 9 Federal review and provision of comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 128-172 (45 Days) 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 11 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information Day 173-192 (20 Days) 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 193-222(30 Days) 13 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Day 223-252 (30 Days) 14 Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 223-252 (30 days, starting from Days) 15 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 253-305 (53 Days) 16 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 17 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Original signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date on behalf of August 9, 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by August 16, 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by August 15, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by August 17, 2011 Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Original signed by August 17, 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by August 15, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, target timelines identified in the Agreement are those expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, and will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs May 31, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18June 1, 2011 3 Public comment period and on the background document CEA Agency June 8 to July 11, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, 2011 4 Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Agency CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert expert FAs Within To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency, Province of EIA to ensure British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the requirements Province of British Columbia, following a review of the EIA ToR are met Application (EIS) for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 30 days 60 days, starting from submission the posting of the EIA 7 Public accepted Application (EIS) for public comment period and by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from acceptance the posting of the EIA 8 accepted Application (EIS) for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to Aboriginal comments federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks from end the submission of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 9 weeks from submission the acceptance of the additional EIS addendum information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August December 13, 2010 2 Refer the EA to a review panel Minister CEA Agency December 13, 2010 3 Establish joint review panel Minister CEA Agency June 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments 2012 4 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (July 6, 2012) 5 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the projectEIS Panel CEA Agency, FAs Day 0-70 (June 15 - September 14, 2012) 6 Review the conduct of the comprehensive study EIS and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR provide information requests to the Proponent Agency RAsPanel FAs Day 71-111 (September 15 – October 25, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and 2012) 7 Submit EIA additional information to the joint review panel Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the Proponent Panel FAs Day 112-143 (Minimum 30 Days) 9 Review additional information and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance determine adequacy of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 112-201 (90 Days) 10 Provide information requests to the proponent Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 202 (1 Days) 11 Submit additional information to the joint review panel, if required Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs12 Public and aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the Proponent, Expert if required Panel FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Day 203 –232 (Minimum 30 Days) 13 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 203–292 (90 days) 14 Notice of public hearings Panel Day 292 (0 Days) 15 Prepare for public hearings Panel FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert Day 293-352 (60 Days) 16 Hold public hearings and manage record Panel FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Day 353-412 (60 Days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Timeline/ Completion Date 17 Submit the CSR joint review panel report to the Minister of Panel Day 413-502 (90 Days) 18 Issue the Environment EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Day 503-622 (120 Days) 19 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 623-629 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original signed by February 22, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by February 27, 2013 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by February 28, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by April 12, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Original signed by April 10, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by February 27, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8September 30, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on Refer the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR EA to a review panel Minister CEA Agency August 18September 30, 2011 3 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs April 17, 2012 to October 3June 1, 2011 2012 4 Provide Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (July 6, 2012) 5 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 1-63 (July 7, Expert FAs Within 2012 to September 7, 2012) 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA the draft EIS to the CEA Agency Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA 7 Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency FAs Process and schedule to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 be determined in consultation with Aboriginal groups 8 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA draft EIS CEA Agency and 60 days starting within 7 days after posting the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments draft EIS on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA CEARIS 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare Day 64-132 (69 days) 10 Submit the revised CSR EIS to the CEA Agency RAsProponent CEA Agency, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from To be determined by the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Proponent 11 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EIS to the Proponent until the CEA Agency RAsdeems the EIS satisfactory CEA Agency, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from Day 133-259 (127 days) 12 Establish the circulation of the revised CSR 16 joint review panel Minister CEA Agency Day 260-260 (1 day) 13 Submit the CSR EIS to the joint review panel Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 14 Review the EIS and provide information requests to the Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 261-395 (135 days) 15 Submit additional information to the joint review panel, if required Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 16 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on additional information, if required Panel Day 261-395 (135 days) 17 Review additional information, if required, and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Milestone Lead Support As Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 18 Notice of public hearings Panel 19 Prepare for public hearings Panel FAs 20 Hold public hearings and manage record Panel FAs 21 Submit the joint review panel report to the Minister of Panel Day 396-485 (90 days) 22 Issue the Environment EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Day 486-659 (174 Days) 23 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 660-666 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-Original signed by April 12-15 , 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Original signed by April 15, 2010 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Original signed by April 14, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Original signed by Xxxxx 00, 0000 Xxxxxx Baltacioǧlu Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by April 16, 2010 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Original signed by April 20, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA s.23 exemption are contingent on the Federal Review issuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Request for additional project information CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 2008 Project brought under the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which MPMO Initiative MPMO RAs, expert FAs, CEA Agency February 24, 2009 Provide the timelinesEIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, identified RAs May 21, 2009 (Delivered by the Province of British Columbia in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 form of an approved Terms of Reference) Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency July 14, 2009 Submit additional project information Proponent September 29, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency September 30, 2009 Request for additional project information RAs Expert FAs, CEA Agency October 22, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx XX xxxx XXX XXx, XXX Agency January 19, 2010 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency January 19, 2010 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) and announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 2) CEA Agency Prior to the posting of the proposed scope Post the proposed scope on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert , expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct Within 18.4 weeks of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 confirming EA type Public comment period on the proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the proposed scope Commence Aboriginal engagement and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the proposed scope Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Post notice of public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 to August 18 to October 320, 2011 4 2010 Submit a complete EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the EIS CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from submission of the EIS Provide the final EIA ToR comments to the Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from the conclusion of the federal review of the EIS Award participant funding and second round of funding under Aboriginal funding envelope CEA Agency Prior to comment period on EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with BCEAO public comment period Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after notification of the comment period Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 1 week after notification of the comment period Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments on EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of issue tracking table concludes RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 4 weeks from submission of issues tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 20 weeks from the submission of the EIS Federal review of draft CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements circulation of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review Service Standard/ Completion Date Commence Aboriginal engagement and provide consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Federal review of the revised CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt submission of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to Translate the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 8 weeks from submitting the circulation of the revised final CSR 16 to RAs and expert FAs Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated final CSR 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with submission to Within 2 weeks from receiving the Minister 18 translated final CSR Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs 30 days4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 4 weeks, starting from receiving the translated final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDecision

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date .□ July 15, 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date July 19, 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date July 19, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterJuly 21, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date July 18, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Consultations Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs May 30, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA has commenced CEA Agency August 18May 30, 2011 3 Public comment period on the project information document and the performance of a comprehensive study CEA Agency May 30 to July 11, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 project, the comprehensive study process and the scope of the environmental assessment CEA Agency May 30 to October 3July 11, 2011 4 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsBefore July 25, Expert FAs Within 2011 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA draft EIS Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and on the EIS or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, Cree Regional Authority (CRA) 12 weeks, starting from the submission of the draft EIS 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS or the EIS summary CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 daysRAs, expert FAs, CRA 12 weeks, starting from acceptance the submission of the EIA 8 draft EIS 9 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs expert FAs, CRA Within 75 days3.5 weeks, starting from acceptance the end of the EIA 9 public comment period 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs, CRA To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments 11 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs expert FAs, CRA Within 6 11 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the submission of the revised EIS or additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs CEA Agency Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 13 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency and translation of the final CSR RAs, Expert FAs expert FAs, CEA Agency Within 2 10 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs Within 12 2 weeks from of receiving the provision translation of federal comments on the revised final CSR 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment comments on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 18 Public comment period on the final CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 daysCEA Agency RAs 4.5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation consultations on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period expert FAs, CRA 4.5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 3.5 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by A/Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Original signed by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Original signed by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 3 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Project Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8February 2, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October February 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the Proponent Agency 2012 3 Draft Guidelines CEA Agency, NSE, NL- ENVC RAs, Expert FAs Within February 22, 2012 4 Finalize Guidelines CEA Agency, RAs, NSE, NL-ENVC Expert FAs March 29, 2012 5 Provide Guidelines to Proponent* NL-ENVC RAs, CEA Agency, NS-E May 25, 2012 6 weeks Notify Aboriginal groups that Guidelines have been provided to the proponent CEA Agency May 25, 2012 7 Submit the draft EA Report to the province* Proponent September 28, 2012 8 Provincial review of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent draft EA Report* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 13, 2012 9 Province to consolidate comments on the draft EA Report and provide to proponent* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 19, 2012 10 Submit EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review 11 Register the EA Report* NSE, NL- ENVC Within 1 week of EIA to ensure the requirements submission of the EIA ToR are met Agency EA Report 12 Public Participation on the EA* Report NSE, NL- ENVC 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 13 Consultation with Aboriginal groups NSE, RAs, Expert CEA Agency 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report 14 Government review of EA Report NSE, NL- ENVC, CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days 6 weeks starting from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review EA Report 15 Consolidate comments and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving comments on the EIA EA Report 16 Respond to Aboriginal comments CEA Agency, RA Proponent Within 2 weeks of providing consolidated comments to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of 17 Submit response to comments on the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments 18 Review Proponent responses and indicate whether RAs and expert FAs are satisfied with the information received CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 weeks from of the submission of the additional information 12 responses to comments on EA Report 19 Prepare draft CSR material to be included in addendum (to meet requirements of a screening report) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare submission of the revised CSR responses to comments on EA Report 20 Submit Screening Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 21 Final review of Screening Report CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 weeks of submission of final EA Report/addendum 22 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the final Screening Report from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 23 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions decision(s) on the Registry CEARIS NRCan RAs Agency Within 3 weeks 1 week of receiving signatures from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted all RAs on the Registryfinal Screening. * NOTE: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Original signed by October 18, 2010 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Original signed by October 22, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Original signed by October 21, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterOriginal signed by October 27, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Original signed by October 22, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by October 20, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VIII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 Project *Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization(s) may also be dependant on the timing of Governor in Council's decision regarding the Tailings Impoundment Area on Schedule 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which of the timelines, identified in Metal Mining Effluent Regulations and would be issued no later than 3 weeks following the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be trackedlisting. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8July 23, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 2009 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Agency RAsProvince of British Columbia CEA Agency, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks RAs January 31, 2011 Coming into Force of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 Submit EIA EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days following the receipt of the EIS Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the EIS with Nisga'a Final Agreement (NFA) requirements CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days 7 weeks* from receipt of complete EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Within 1 week after submission of the EIA 7 complete EIS Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days4 weeks, starting from acceptance of within 1 week after comment period notification Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the EIA 9 Submit additional informationEIS CEA Agency RAs, as appropriate Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after comment period notification Provide comments to the Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 1 week from federal review completion Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of issue tracking table concludes CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from end submission of issue tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR), with information for Crown's NFA Project Recommendation and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 9 weeks* from submission of issue tracking table Federal review of draft CSR with NFA specific information and provide comments to CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks* from circulation of draft CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation period 11 Review additional information on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare circulation of draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from and concurrent with federal review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review draft and provide comments on preparation of final CSR Finalize the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the federal and Aboriginal comments provided on draft CSR 14 Prepare Translate the revised final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from completion of final CSR Submit the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised final CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from the provision of federal comments on the revised receiving translated final CSR 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Within 2 weeks from receiving translated final CSR Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 4 weeks, starting from posting of final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS and make public the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation ** CEA Agency Within 12 weeks weeks* from the close of the comment period on Final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR 21 on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement Post EA the course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s 's EA Decision Statement * The environmental assessment for the KSM Project is the first application of NFA Chapter 10 provisions to a project that is subject to a comprehensive study under CEAA. As a result, additional time is required to complete certain process steps that fall outside of the typical EA process under CEAA. As the additional time requirements are unknown, estimates have been provided, but an associated degree of uncertainty exists with these steps. ** The process for the issuance of the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation is currently being posted on the Registrydetermined. As a result, time estimates for this step have an associated degree of uncertainty. Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones Chair and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. CEO Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8June 3, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs June 3 – July 3, 2011 4 Provide 2014 (30 days) 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs July 14, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2014 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined TBD by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements 5 Perform conformity check of the EIA ToR are met EIS1 CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA Day 42-48 (7 days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 FAs Day 49-78 (30 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 ) 7 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 49-78 (30 days) 8 Review and provide information requests on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 49-103 (55 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of TBD by the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal Review and provide comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 104-133 (30 days) 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 104-137 (34 days) 12 Prepare the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Day 138-249 (112 days) 13 Public and Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 250-279 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from CEA Agency Day 250-279 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review EAR and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR submit to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry FAs Day 280-335 (56 days) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs Day 336-365 (30 days, starting from ) 17 Issue and post the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS3 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Day 365 (0 days) 1 If the close EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. 3 In the event that the Minister of the comment period on Environment determines that a project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on Minister must refer the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from matter to the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on Governor in Council as to whether the Registryeffects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original Signed by May 24, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original Signed by May 31, 2013 A/President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original Signed by May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original Signed by June 7, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original Signed by May 31, 2013 Original Signed by May 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8January 4, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs January 4 to October February 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR 2013 3 Request for additional information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs February 3, Expert 2013 4 Submission of additional information Proponent CEA Agency February 21, 2013 5 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within March 5, 2013 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Day 43-55 (13 Days) 8 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 56-105 (50 Days) 9 Federal review and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance provision of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Day 56-120 (65 Days) 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 121-160 (40 Days) 12 Prepare the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 161-195 (35 Days) 13 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Day 196-225 (30 Days) 14 Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 196-225 (30 days, starting from Days) 15 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 226-305 (80 Days) 16 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 17 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 August 21, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 August 27, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 August 27, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterAugust 28, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2012 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 August 25, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs May 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments and notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA has commenced CEA AGENCY May 24, 2012 3 Public comment period on the project, Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18CEA AGENCY June 26, 2011 3 Public comment period and 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS scoping document CEA AGENCY June 26, 2012 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS to the Proponent Agency RAs(if amended after the consultation period) CEA AGENCY June 29, Expert FAs Within 2012 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA draft EIS Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA EIS to ensure confirm information outlined in the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency EIS guidelines has been provided CEA AGENCY RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from of submission of the EIA 7 EIS by the Proponent 8 Public comment period and on the EIS CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 9 Aboriginal group consultation on the EIA Agency and EIS CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review draft EIS 10 Analyze the EIS and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, Proponent CEA AGENCY RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting 15 weeks from the acceptance of the EIA 9 draft EIS 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency 12 Analyze the revised EIS and CEA RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review submitting Milestone Lead Support as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date provide comments to the Proponent AGENCY expert FAs the revised EIS or additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of 13 Submit revised EIS (2nd version) or additional information, OR 2 as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if of submitting the revised EIS or additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs CEA AGENCY Within 3 6 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 16 Prepare final CSR, including the revised CSR Agency comments received (translation included) CEA AGENCY RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 8 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency CEA AGENCY Within 12 2 weeks from the provision receipt of federal comments on the revised translation of the final CSR 17 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission CEARIS CEA AGENCY Within one week of submitting the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 19 Public comment period on the final CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 daysCEA AGENCY RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA AGENCY RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency CEARIS CEA AGENCY Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs Agency CEA AGENCY Within 3 weeks from the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryposted

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs November 14, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18November 14, 2011 3 Public comment period and on the draft EIS Guidelines November 14 – December 29 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 EIS Guidelines November 14 – December 29 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 5 weeks after the close of federal time from end of the public comment period 5 Prepare and on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit EIA acceptable EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from submission of the EIA 7 receipt of EIS 8 Public comment period and on the Plain Language Summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 RAs, expert FAs 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of the EIA 8 EIS 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the EIS 11 Submit additional EIS information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal 12 Review and provide comments Agency RAson additional EIS information CEA Agency, Expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review receipt of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional EIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline Service Standard/ Completion Date RAs, Expert FA information was not required 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks of the completed review of the final additional EIS information 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 weeks from of the circulation of the draft CSR 14 15 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the final provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently Concurrent with submission of CSR to Minister of the Minister 18 Environment 19 Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, calendar days starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 2 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 6 weeks starting from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the Proponent EIS* CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 weeks To be coordinated with Province of federal time Manitoba, starting from end the acceptance of public comment period 5 Prepare and the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit EIA revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryProponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Minister Transport Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RA April 28, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the projectComing into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, the conduct 2012 3 Approve and issue Canada-BC EIS guidelines / Application Info Requirements consistent with provincial process Province of the comprehensive study and the BC, CEA Agency 1 day after proponent submits revised draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIS guidelines. 4 Submit draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the EIS Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 5 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met Agency RAsCEA Agency, Expert Province of British Columbia RA, expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 proponent 7 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAsEIS CEA Agency RA, Expert expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting by BC of the final CSR 19 accepted Application (EIS) for public comment 8 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAsEIS CEA Agency RA, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice 52 days from posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryaccepted EIS for public comment

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs April 27, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18, 2011 April 28,2011 3 Public comment period and on background document CEA Agency April 29, 2011 – May 30, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, 2011 4 Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks Province of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review 7 Accept EIS Province of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met British Columbia, CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 30 days from submission To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the EIA 7 Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public Comment Period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 45 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application for public comment period and by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 EIS CEA RAs, 45 days, starting from acceptance the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency expert FAs posting of the EIA 8 accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit the EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to Aboriginal comments federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks from end the submission of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information an EIS addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 9 weeks from submission the acceptance of the additional EIS addendum information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CEA RAs, 30 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date CSR Public Agency Expert FAs posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original Signed by June 3, 2014 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original Signed by June 10, 2014 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original Signed by June 6, 2014 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterOriginal Signed by June 12, Infrastructure Canada 2014 (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original Signed by June 10, 2014 Original Signed by July 18, 2014 Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: RolesOriginal Signed by June 4, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 2014 Chief Executive Officer Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8January 17, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice seeking Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs January 17 – February 16, 2014 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs February 28, 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs June 3, 2014 5 Review of the EIS to ensure conformity with EIS Guidelines CEA Agency1 FAs June 5, 2014 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency1 FAs June 6 – July 6, 2014 7 Federal review and provision of comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS to the Proponent Agency RAsCEA Agency1 FAs Day 44-88 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 9 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent CEA Agency1 FAs Day 89-109 (21 Days) 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 110-209 (100 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAsCNSOPB, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within Day 210-239 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 210-239 (30 days, starting from Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 240-304 (65 Days) 14 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 305-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Day 366-372 (7 Days) Footnote: 1. CNSOPB acts in a support role to the close of CEA Agency in leading the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryactivity.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public or other stakeholdersParty must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post Submit the Notice CPCN application Proponent November 8, 2013 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB January 21, 2014 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB February 5, 2014 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than April 21, 2015 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct behalf of the comprehensive study Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 30 90 days from submission receipt of a complete application assuming the EIA 7 Public comment period GiC decision has been made and Aboriginal no additional consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance is required Submission of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate an application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond and its Explosives Supplier Review of the application NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review review and process the application and issue the Explosives Act Licence. Request clarification or additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs NRCan Within 3 weeks from submission 15 days of receipt of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review application. Resubmission of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent Dependent on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Explosives Supplier. Review supplier’s revised application NRCan Within 3 weeks 30 days from the circulation receipt of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs application. Issuance of Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) Licence NRCan Within 2 weeks 30 days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR all necessary information to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryform a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments).

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Original signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date on behalf of October 1, 2010 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by October 8, 2010 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by October 13, 2010 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Original signed by Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx October 7, 2010 Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada Original signed by October 6, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2010 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by October 6, 2010 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed by October 7, 2010 Port Manager/CEO Port Alberni Port Authority Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) NoC on the Registry CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8May 20, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Agency Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 weeks June 7, 2012 3 Coming into force of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 4 Submit EIA draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 proponent 5 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met Agency CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from the submission of the EIA draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from submission of a complete EIS 8 Public comment period and on the EIS CEA Agency RAs For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 daysRAs, starting from acceptance expert FAs For 6 weeks, following notification of the EIA 8 comment period 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks, starting from the submission of a complete EIS 11 Submit the EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond 12 Review and provide comments on the EIS addendum information to Aboriginal comments the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks of receipt of EIS addendum information from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response Proponent 13 Submit final changes to Aboriginal comments, if additional the EIS Proponent CEA To be determined by the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline Service Standard/ Completion Date addendum information was not required 13 Agency, RAs, expert FAs Proponent 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from receipt of final changes to the EIS addendum information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation preparation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare 16 Aboriginal consultation on the revised draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Finalize the CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft revised CSR 15 Review and provide comments on 18 Submit the revised final CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation Minister of the revised Environment CEA Agency Within 1 week from finalizing the CSR 16 Submit 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from submission of the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 20 Public comment period on the final CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 daysCEA Agency RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below[date]. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original signed by May 24, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by May 31, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by June 7, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Original signed by May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by May 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8January 2, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs January 2, 2013 to October 3February 1, 2011 4 Provide 2013 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs February 1, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2013 to March 1, 2013 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 5 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure determine whether the requirements of information outlined in the EIA ToR are met EIS guidelines has been provided CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance provision of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 9 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and provide comments Aboriginal group comment period on the revised CSR to the draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Submit the CSR final EAR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Minister Transport Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs November 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period and on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 4 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the final EIA ToR “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within January 20, 2012 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA EIS Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public EIS 8 Federal comment period and on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance summary of the EIA 8 EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the EIA draft EIS to the proponent Agency, Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting 3 weeks from acceptance the end of federal comment period on the EIA 9 EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to Aboriginal comments the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks from end the submission of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review revised EIS or additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information was not required 13 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs 30 days5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently Concurrent with Public public comment period 20 on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8September 3, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs September 3, 2013 – October 3, 2011 4 Provide 2013 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs November 1, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2013 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 5 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Day 60-71 (12 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 72-101 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance provision of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Day 72-131 (60 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 9 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 132-161 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 162-219 (58 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within Day 220-249 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 220-249 (30 days, starting from Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 250-305 (56 Days) 14 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date for July 11, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date for July 16, 2013 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Xxxx July 16, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Xxxxx Xxxxx July 17, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Date for July 17, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date July 16, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8Day 0 March 26, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) March 27, 2011 4 Provide 2013 – April 25, 2013 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-59 (29 Days) April 26, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2013 – May 24, 2013 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 5 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within Day 60-89 (30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 90-119 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance provision of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Day 90-135 (46 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 9 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 days, starting from Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement and the NFA Project Recommendation Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 April 13, 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 April 20, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 April 19, 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx April 23, 2012 Xxxxx Biguzs Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Minister Transport Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 April 19, 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 April 19, 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs January 27, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18February 6, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period and on the draft EIS Guidelines * Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines Province, 2011 4 CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 5 weeks of federal time from end the close of public the EIS Guidelines comment period 5 Prepare 6 Submit draft EIS and Submit EIA Plain Language Summary (PLS) Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of the EIA 7 EIS 8 Public comment period and on the draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting from within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIA 8 EIS 10 Review draft EIS/PLS and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from From the acceptance of the EIA 9 EIS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Public comment period on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 13 Aboriginal consultation on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 14 Review revised EIS/PLS and, if applicable, provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the submission of the revised EIS/PLS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the review of the revised EIS 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation preparation of the draft CSR 14 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 weeks 20 calendar days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the circulation preparation of the revised CSR 16 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 8 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the posting of the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS *Note: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date November 1st, 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date November 3rd, 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date November 2nd, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date November 4rd, 2011 Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date November 2nd, 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date November 1st, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs RAs August 810, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice seeking comments and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR CEARIS CEA Agency August 1816, 2011 3 5 Public comment period and on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public EIS Guidelines August 18 16 to October 3September 22, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 8 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 draft EIS 9 Public comment period and on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA draft EIS CEA Agency and RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the EIA draft EIS to the proponent Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting 4 weeks from acceptance the end of the EIA 9 public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal 13 Review and provide comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs on CEA Within 6 4 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information was not required 13 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs 30 days, starting Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 19 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently Concurrent with Public the public comment period 20 on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public or other stakeholdersParty must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post Submit the Notice Application Proponent March 31, 2015 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB May 29, 2015 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB After July 9, 2015 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than August 29, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct behalf of the comprehensive study Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 30 90 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on a complete application assuming the draft CSR 15 Review GIC decision has been made and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal no additional consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryis required

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Original signed by Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Original signed by Chief Executive Officer The Parks Canada Agency Original signed by President & CEO Vancouver Fraser Port Authority The following table sets out the target timelines for the federal review of the Project. Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to every participant in the hearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 1 Submit the CPCN application Proponent December 16, 2013 2 Issue Hearing Order and List of Participants NEB April 2, 2014 3 Round 1 information requests to the Proponent NEB April 17, 2014 4 Release draft conditions for information purposes NEB April 17, 2014 5 Round 1 information requests to the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO May 12, 2014 6 Respond to Round 1 NEB information requests Proponent May 14, 2014 7 Respond to Round 1 intervenor information requests Proponent June 18, 2014 8 File motions regarding adequacy of Proponent’s responses NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO July 4, 2014 9 Round 2 information requests to the Proponent NEB July 4, 2014 10 Respond to intervenor motions regarding IR response adequacy Proponent July 11, 2014 11 Respond to the Proponent’s comments on intervenor motions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO July 16, 2014 12 Respond to Round 2 NEB information requests Proponent July 21, 2014 3 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order OH-001-2014 and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up-to-date schedule. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 13 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB August 25 to September 5, 2014 14 File supplemental evidence Proponent September 4, 2014 15 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB October 16 to October 24, 2014 16 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB November 13 to November 28, 2014 17 File studies and information on Route 1&2 and supplemental evidence Proponent December 1, 2014 18 Round 3 information requests to the Proponent NEB January 9, 2015 19 Round 2 information requests to the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO January 9, 2015 20 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence related to Route 1&2 NEB TBD, if required 21 Respond to Round 3 NEB information requests Proponent February 3, 2015 22 Respond to Round 2 intervenor information requests Proponent February 10, 2015 23 File motions regarding adequacy of the Proponent’s responses NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO February 19, 2015 24 Respond to intervenor motions regarding IR response adequacy Proponent March 5, 2015 25 Respond to the Proponent’s responses on intervenor motions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO March 10, 2015 26 File letter of comment HC MPMO March 16, 2015 27 File written evidence NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO May 1, 2015 28 Information requests to intervenors by other intervenors or the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO, Proponent MPMO May 25, 2015 Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 29 Respond to information requests from intervenors or the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO June 15, 2015 30 Round 4 information requests to Proponent NEB June 19, 2015 31 Information requests to Intervenors NEB June 19, 2015 32 Respond to Round 4 NEB information requests Proponent July 6, 2015 33 Respond to NEB information requests NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO July 6, 2015 34 Release draft conditions for comment NEB July 7, 2015 35 File reply evidence Proponent July 10, 2015 36 File affidavits swearing evidence, notices of intent to present oral summary argument and/or reply argument Proponent, NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO July 10, 2015 37 File written argument-in- chief, including comments on draft conditions Proponent July 24, 2015 38 Oral hearings begin to hear the Proponent’s oral summary argument NEB, Proponent July 2015 39 File written argument-in- chief and reply to Proponent, including comments on draft conditions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO August 6, 2015 40 Oral hearings continue to hear intervenors’ oral summary argument and/or reply argument NEB, Proponent, NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO September 2015 41 File written reply argument Proponent October 2015 42 Hearing record closes NEB Immediately after finishing argument 43 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB By January 25, 2016 44 Issuance of the GiC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 45 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GiC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 46 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GiC Order 47 Publish the GiC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review NEB Review4 4 With respect to the NEB hearing process, the Chart above outlines some of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones typical key procedural steps associated with an NEB hearing process and Service Standards potential dates for those steps in relation to this Project. It is important to note that the dates presented here are neither official nor final. An official listing of procedural steps and associated timelines for the Environmental Assessment NEB hearing process will be established by the NEB Hearing Panel overseeing the application and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines are set out in the NEB Hearing Order for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryProject.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on On behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs May 15th, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18May 15th, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period and on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 14th, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 14th, 2011 4 2012 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within June 22nd, 2012 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of the EIA 7 EIS 8 Public comment period and on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks starting from CEA Agency acceptance of the EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency and RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 public comment period 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of Concurrent with the EIA 9 public comment period 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal 12 Review and provide comments Agency on revised EIS CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review the submission of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional information 13 Submit final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline Service Standard/ Completion Date 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 10 weeks from the submission of the revised EIS or additional information was not required 13 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 96 days from the provision preparation of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently Concurrent with Public the public comment period 20 on the final CSR 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s 's EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public or other stakeholdersParty must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post Submit the Notice Application Proponent November 5, 2014 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB February 4, 2015 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB May 4, 2015 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than May 4, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct behalf of the comprehensive study Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 30 90 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on a complete application assuming the draft CSR 15 Review GIC decision has been made and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal no additional consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryis required

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8April 2, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs April 2 to October 3May 2, 2011 4 Provide 2013 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs May 31, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2013 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 5 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure confirm that the requirements of information outlined in the EIA ToR are met EIS Guidelines has been provided CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within Day 60-89 (30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 90-134 (45 Days) 7 Federal review and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance provision of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Day 90-134 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 9 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 135-164 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 165-215 (51 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 days, starting from Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8Day 0 (December 21, 2011 2012) 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2011 4 Provide 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 5 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance provision of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 9 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 186-215 (30 days, starting from Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines Milestone-specific service standards for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against each step which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by require federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, participation will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken established by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such the BCEAO as the Proponentprocess unfolds, provincesand the progress of these will be tracked on the MPMO Tracker. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date Issue Section 10 order BCEAO September 28, 2009 Distribute first draft Application Information Requirements (AIR) to the Working Group (WG) and First Nations (FNs) for comment BCEAO November 19, 2009 Provide comments on first draft AIR to BCEAO WG (Provincial departments, Aboriginal groupsGroups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 CEA Agency, RA, FAs) December 22, 2009 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS DFO CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8December 23, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project2009 Submit revised draft AIR Proponent February 10, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR 2010 Issue section 11 order to Proponent BCEAO February 11, 2010 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency August 18March 26, 2011 3 2010 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 AIR BCEAO WG March 16 to October 3April 14, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR 2010 Submit issues tracking tables, with responses, to BCEAO Proponent May 6, 2010 Issue an Approved AIR to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and BCEAO WG TBD Submit EIA Application for BCEAO screening Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA TBD Screen Application for compliance with Approved AIR BCEAO WG The BCEAO service standard is to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone determine Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline Service Standard, or Completion Date Issue a written decision on acceptance/ rejection of Application for formal review BCEAO whether the application contains the information was not required 13 Review and provide in the approved AIR within 30 calendar days. This may be an iterative process if the application is rejected after screening; only upon BCEAO acceptance after screening will an application enter the xxxxxx review process. Post Application on the Project Information Centre (e-PIC) BCEAO The provincial service standard to complete the review of the Application is 180 calendar days once the application has been accepted Provide comments on the draft CSR Application to the Agency RAsBCEAO WG Provide issues tracking table to Proponent BCEAO WG Submit issues tracking table, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAswith proponent responses, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 BCEAO Proponent Public comment period on Application BCEAO WG Submit public issues tracking table, for Application, with Proponent responses, to BCEAO for review Proponent Draft federal section in FN consultation report with information on federal consultation activities, considerations, and conclusions on adequacy of consultation CEA Agency DFO Distribute draft Assessment Report (AR) and draft Table of Commitments to the CSR Public RAsWG BCEAO Distribute draft FN consultation report to FNs BCEAO Provide comments on Draft AR and Table of Commitments WG BCEAO Distribute revised AR and Table of Commitments to WG BCEAO, Expert FAs 30 daysProponent Provide final comments on draft AR and Table of Commitments to BCEAO WG Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, starting or Completion Date Submit draft AR and associated material to BCEAO Executive Director for review BCEAO Finalize AR BCEAO Refer AR to provincial ministers and federal RA (DFO) for decisions. BCEAO Announce the Provincial Ministers’ decision on the Application BCEAO Provincial service standard is within 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 BCEAO Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions decision(s) on the Registry RAs CEARIS DFO CEA Agency Within 3 weeks 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryBCEAO Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8June 4th, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs June 4, 2013 to October 3July 4, 2011 4 Provide 2013 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs August 2, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2013 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements 5 Perform conformity check of the EIA ToR are met EIS1 CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA Day 60-66 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Starting between day 67 and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance 90 (for a duration of the EIA 8 Review 30 Days) 7 Federal authorities review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 67-106 (40 Days) 8 CEA Agency reviews and provides information requests on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 67-117 (51 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryProponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated date below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Original signed by _February 22, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by _ February 27, 2013 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by _February 28, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8November 11, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs January 23, 2012 to February 22, 2012 3 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs March 16, 2012 4 Refer the EA to a review panel Minister CEA Agency May 9, 2012 5 Submit draft EIS to the CEA Agency Proponent CEA Agency, FAs June 8, 2012 6 Federal review and provide comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs June 9, Expert 2012 to July 6, 2012 7 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (July 6, 2012) 8 Submit EIS to the review panel Proponent CEA Agency, FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public September 27, 2012 9 Public and Aboriginal group comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent on the EIS Panel CEA Agency, RAsFAs Day 1-45 (September 28, Expert 2012 to November 11, 2012) 10 Review of the EIS and provide of information requests to the Proponent Panel FAs Day 46-60 November 12, 2012 to November 26 11 Submit additional information to the review panel Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 if required Panel 61-75 (15 Days) 13 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission and determine adequacy of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR proceed to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR hearings Panel 76-90 (15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDays)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu) Deputy Minister, Minister Transport CanadaCanada Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx ChartNote: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments following milestones and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines service standards do not account for time taken depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by participants who are not signatories the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to this Agreementrespond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, such as the ProponentDFO, provincesNRCan, Aboriginal groupsEC, the public or other stakeholders. 1 HC November 26, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8CEARIS NEB October 26, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB December 30, 2010 5 Post notice of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB December 14, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB March 29, 2011 2 Post 7 Submit the Certificate application Proponent January 17, 2011 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB March 16, 2011 9 Deadline for application to intervene (or for government participation role) TC, DFO, EC April 29, 2011 10 Submit additional information requests to the Proponent, if required TC, DFO EC May 27, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, DFO, EC June 30, 2011 12 NEB public participation notice seeking hearing NEB Commencing October 4, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment NEB At the discretion of the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR NEB EA report to the Proponent Agency RAsNEB TC, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent AgencyEC, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the receipt discretion of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide comments on the revised CSR CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Agency RAsNEB for posting TC, Expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the CSR Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting issuance of the final CSR CPCN to Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Aboriginal consultation Make decision on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA RAs’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency CEARIS NEB Within 3 2 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the Registryof receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and course of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011Original signed by 2015-1201-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date 16 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011Original signed by 2015-1201-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012Original signed by 2015-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date 20 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011Original signed by 2015-1101-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date 21 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011Original signed by 2015-1202-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 05 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011Original signed by 2015-1201-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8June 13, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs June 13, 2011 4 Provide 2014 – July 13, 2014 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs July 14, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2014 – August 5, 2014 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements 5 Perform conformity check of the EIA ToR are met EIS1 CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA Day 45-51 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Starting between day 52 and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance 76 (for a duration of the EIA 8 30 Days) 7 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 52-91 (40 Days) 8 Review and provides information requests on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 52-109 (57 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal Review and provide comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 110-139 (30 Days) 11 Review and provides information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 110-144 (35 Days) 12 Prepare the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Day 145-225 (81 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 group comment period on the draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 226-255 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from CEA Agency Day 226-260 (35 Days) 15 Finalize the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review EAR and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR submit to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR FAs Day 261-335 (75 Days) 16 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 Days) 17 Issue and Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS3 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Day 365 (0 Day) 1 If the close EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. 3 In the event that the Minister of the comment period on Environment determines that project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on Minister must refer the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from matter to the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on Governor in Council as to whether the Registryeffects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date _Original signed by December 10, 2009 _ Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date _Original signed by December 10, 2009_ _ President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date _Original signed by December 10, 2009 _ _ Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada _Original signed by December 14, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx 2009 Deputy MinisterMinister Indian and Northern Affairs _Original signed by December 10, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2009 Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible AuthoritiesAnnex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Xxxxx XXXX Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Annex IX Canada-Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) INAC RAs, CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8July 10, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 4 2009 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of Saskatchewan CEA Agency, RAs November 17, 2009 Revise NoC on the CEARIS INAC RAs, CEA Agency December 8, 2009 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 Submit revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Provide comments to the Proponent on revised EIS RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from submission of revised EIS Submit response to federal comments Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Review Proponent’s response CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 5 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Proponent’s response Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency Start within 1 week from receipt of Proponent’s response for a 4 week period Distribute Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) to RAs and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from the end of Aboriginal consultation the public comment period 11 Review additional information Agency on the EIS summary Provide comments on Draft CSR RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft receipt of Draft CSR Agency RAsCommence Aboriginal engagement on Draft CSR CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from Concurrent with federal review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft Draft CSR to the Finalize CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised Translate Final CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation completion of the revised CSR 16 Submit the Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated Final CSR 17 Post the Final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with submission to Within 2 weeks from receiving the Minister 18 translated Final CSR Public comment period on the Final CSR Public RAs, CEA Agency RAs and Expert FAs 30 days4 weeks, starting from the posting of the Final CSR Aboriginal engagement on the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation CEA Agency RAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the Final CSR Post notice of Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the Final CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently Post analysis of the public and aboriginal comments on the Final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs Concurrent with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post Course of Action Decisions on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDecision

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August RAs June 8, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18June 8, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period and on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 8, 2012 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 8, 2012 to October 3July 23, 2011 4 2012 (45 days) 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsAugust 6, Expert FAs Within 2012 (14 days) 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA draft EIS Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from submission following presentation of the EIA 7 EIS by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and the Province Within 75 136 (77 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 ) 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 Between day 60 and 157 (98 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 ) 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond 12 Analyze the revised EIS and provide comments to Aboriginal comments the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end Between day 158 and 206 (49 days) 13 Prepare draft of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Between day 207 and 252 (46 days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of CEA Agency Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR 14 CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Between day 281 and 301 (21 days) 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 CEA Agency Between day 302 and 350 (49 days) 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment (including translation time) CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 RAs Between day 351 and 364 (14 days) 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Between day 365 and 371 (7 days) 20 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 CEA Agency RAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Aboriginal groups CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Between day 404 and 474 (71 days) 23 Post the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryBetween day 475 and 495 (21 days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Chair Canadian Transporation Agency Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RA January 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments and notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA has commenced CEA Agency January 24, 2012 3 Public comment period on the project, Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR CEA Agency August 18February 24, 2011 3 Public comment period and 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 EIS scoping document CEA Agency February 24, 2012 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to October 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 2 weeks of federal time from the end of public comment the consultation period 5 Prepare and 6 Submit EIA draft EIS Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs RAs Within 30 calendar days from of submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on EIS by the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryProponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8RAs October 20, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study and the draft ToR has commenced CEA Agency August 18October 20, 2011 3 Public comment period and on the background document CEA Agency October 21 to November 21, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, 2011 4 Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks Province of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 7 Review of EIA EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 30 days from submission To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the EIA 7 Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public comment period and on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 45 days, starting from posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS CEA Agency and the Province Within 75 RAs, expert 45 days, starting from acceptance posting of the EIA 8 accepted Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date FAs Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks, from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to Aboriginal comments federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 6 4 weeks from end receipt of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional EIS information from the proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 9 weeks from submission the acceptance of the additional EIS addendum information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 3 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Concurrently with Within 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister 18 of the Environment 20 Public comment period on the final CSR Public CEA Agency RAs, Expert 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the Registry CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency RAs,Expert FAs August 8Day 0 (May 31, 2011 2013) 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study Public and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October 3EIS Guidelines CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (May 31, 2011 4 Provide 2013 – June 30, 2013) 3 Finalize the final EIA ToR EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (July 1, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare 2013 – July 30, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and Submit EIA EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 5 Review of EIA the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 Federal review and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance provision of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA EIS to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert Proponent CEA Agency FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 9 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of revised EIS or additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provision of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public group comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 days, starting from Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Yaprak Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Xxxxx Chartchart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Xxxxx XX Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Xxxxx XXX Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Description/Activity Federal Process Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the revised Notice of Commencement on CEARIS CEA Agency July 19th, 2010 2 Provide EIS Guidelines/Scoping Document to the Proponent (NoC*) on the Registry Agency CEA Agency, Province RAs,Expert , expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study and the draft ToR Agency August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period and Aboriginal consultation on the draft ToR Public August 18 to October May 3, 2011 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6th, 2012 3 Submit additional EIS information Proponent TBD by the Proponent 4 Translate and review EIS additional EIS information CEA Agency, Province RAs, expert FAs Within 57 days from receipt of additional EIS information 5 Prepare and translate draft CSR. CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 67 days from the review of revised EIS 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare Aboriginal and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 6 Federal Review of EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIA ToR are met draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of the EIA 7 Public comment period federal review and Aboriginal consultation on the EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the EIA to the proponent Agency, RAs, Expert FAs Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIA 9 Submit additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by Proponent 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Estimated Timeline information was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation translation of the draft CSR 14 Prepare the revised CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 16 Submit the CSR to the Minister of the Environment Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 17 Post the CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the Registry Agency Concurrently with submission to the Minister 18 Public comment period on the CSR Public RAs, Expert FAs 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 19 Aboriginal consultation on the CSR Aboriginal groups RAs, Expert FAs Concurrently with Public comment period 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 21 Post EA course of action decisions on the Registry RAs Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the RegistryCSR.