AANDC Environmental Assessment Process: On-Reserve Projects

Workshop Objective:

  • To provide an overview to First Nations and Tribal Councils on the recently amended Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012
  • To understand how the CEAA 2012 environmental review process is used to evaluate proposed projects in First Nation communities.
  • To become familiar with the new AANDC Environmental forms and tools
  • To provide an opportunity for networking and practical discussions on best practices and process requirements for First Nations projects.

Topics covered in this workshop:

  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Presentation – CEAA 2012 and the AANDC Environmental Management Approach
  • Overview of Tools
  • Case Study A: Fuel System Upgrade and Tank Decommissioning at Sunset Lake First Nation
  • Case Study B: Windfarm at Otter Bay First Nation
  • Case Study C: New Water Treatment Plant at Green Lake First Nation
NOFNEC 2013