1. Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB)
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Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB)
Thank you to the Kitikmeot Inuit Association for inviting the Nunavut Impact Review Board to your meeting to provide an update on our recent and ongoing activities.
I am Elizabeth Copland, Chairperson for the NIRB.
With me today is Ryan Barry, the NIRB’s Executive Director, who will assist me with answering any file-specific questions that you might have after this presentation.
Overview and Project Updates
Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Annual General Meeting
Cambridge Bay, NU
October 5-7, 2015

2. Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB)
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Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB)
The NIRB is an institution of public government responsible for environmental impact assessment of proposed projects in Nunavut
Established through the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
Currently in our 19th year of operations
The NIRB is an institution of public government that conducts environmental impact assessments of proposed projects here in Nunavut. It was established through Articles 10 and 12 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, with a set of objectives to implement. We are currently in our 20th year of operations, and since our inaugural year, have gained a wealth of experience and expertise in performing our duties.

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Mission Statement
The NIRB’s mission is to protect and promote the wellbeing of the environment and Nunavummiut through the impact assessment process.
The NIRB’s mission is to protect and promote the wellbeing of the Environment and Nunavummiut through the impact assessment process.

4. Nunavut Regulatory System
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Nunavut Regulatory System
Development proposals must satisfy the requirements of:
Land use planning
Environmental impact assessment
Water and land use licensing
NIRB is part of a larger regulatory system that is territory wide.
This system is applicable to resource development projects. Project proposals must satisfy the requirements of:
Land Use Planning: Is the project within the boundaries of an existing land use plan? If it is, does it conform to the requirements of the land use plan? (Nunavut Planning Commission)
Environmental Impact Assessment: What are the potential impacts of the project? Should the project be allowed to proceed, and if so under what terms or conditions? (Nunavut Impact Review Board)
Licensing and Permitting: Approving licenses establishes the parameters for the land and water use and associated enforcement provisions. (Nunavut Water Board)

5. NIRB’s Operations & Jurisdiction
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NIRB’s Operations & Jurisdiction
Screen project proposals to determine whether or not a review is required
Gauge and define extent of regional impacts
Review eco-systemic and socio-economic impacts of project proposals
Determine whether project proposals should proceed, and if so, under what terms and conditions
Monitor projects that have been approved to proceed
The NIRB conducts two levels of assessment: screening and review.
The screening process is the initial assessment process that takes approximately 45 days; all proposed projects must go through the screening process as it determines whether the project can be accepted or continue to a review phase.
The review phase is a more in depth and comprehensive process and may take several years to complete.
Depending on the nature of the project, the NIRB can establish monitoring programs for approved projects so that compliance with the terms and conditions of approval, as well as their effectiveness, are regularly assessed.
The NIRB is responsible for conducting impact assessments for all proposed projects across the entire Nunavut Settlement Area, including the Outer Land Fast Ice Zone. We also have the ability to assess projects in other provinces or territories that pose adverse effects in Nunavut.
Nunavut Settlement Area (NSA) & Outer Land Fast Ice Zone
Transboundary Impacts

6. Types of Proposed Projects
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Types of Proposed Projects
NIRB may assess proposed:
Roads/trails
Marine infrastructure
Research
Mineral exploration
Mining
Telecommunications
Oil and gas
Nuclear power
Tourism
Hydro-electric
The NIRB looks at many different types of projects. Although the majority at present are mineral exploration or mining proposals, the Board also assesses many research projects and some large scale infrastructure or energy projects, like the hydroelectric project currently being proposed for Iqaluit.

7. Community Work Community component to impact assessments:
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Community Work
Community component to impact assessments:
Community meetings
Public hearings
Public letters
In the office:
Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
Volunteering
Community cleanups
Nunavut Day
There is a community component to impact assessments that the NIRB strongly adheres to. When there are proposed projects, the NIRB will hold a variety of events including community meetings and public hearings as well as issue public letters so that Nunavummiut are constantly informed of projects, events, and sessions happening in their community or surrounding area.
In the office, the NIRB hosts IQ activity days twice a year that reflect Inuit tradition and knowledge. The NIRB also contributes to volunteering initiatives in Cambridge Bay including community cleanups and Nunavut Day.

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How is NIRB Structured?
The Board is made up of a Chairperson and 8 board members:
Board Member
Home Community
Nominated By:
Appointed By:
Elizabeth Copland (Chair)
Churchill (Arviat)
NIRB
GOC
Glenn McLean
Baker Lake
Vacant -
Phillip Kadlun (Vice-Chair)
Kugluktuk GN
Marjorie Kaviq Kaluraq
Iqaluit
NTI
KitIA
Guy Alikut (Secretary/Treasurer)
Arviat
KivIA/NTI
Jaypootie Aliqatuqtuq
Qikiqtarjuaq
QIA/NTI
The NIRB is made up of 8 regular members and 1 chairperson.
We currently have 3 vacancies on the NIRB, including for the KIA representative, which became vacant when the term for Henry Ohokannoak expired on May 25, 2015.
We appreciate the KIA’s efforts with ensuring nominations to the NIRB are dealt with in a proactive fashion, well before the term of a current appointment expires. It is extremely important for us to have these vacancies filled as quickly as possible.

9. How is NIRB Structured? Staff Organization Chart 05/10/2015
Executive Director
Policy Advisor
Director, Finance & Administration
Director, Tech Services
Manager, Communications
Senior Finance Officer
Interpreter/ Translator I,II (2)
Manager, Technical Administration
Technical Advisor I,II (4)
Manager, Impact Assessment
Manager, Project Monitoring
Human Resources Manager
Outreach Coordinator
While the Board Members are the decision makers for the NIRB’s assessments and business, the day-to-day operations of the NIRB are the responsibility of the NIRB’s Executive Director, Ryan Barry, who manages a staff of about 20 individuals at present.
GIS Specialist
Secretary/ Receptionist
Environmental Technologist
Environmental Administrator (2)
Staff Organization Chart
Summer Students
Junior Technical Advisor (2)

10. Ongoing Review and Monitoring Projects
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This next section discusses the 5 NIRB reviews and 2 NIRB monitoring programs that are located here in the Kitikmeot Region.

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Kitikmeot Region
Bathurst Inlet & Port Road
Hackett River
Phase 2 Hope Bay Belt
Back River
Izok Corridor
Jericho Diamond Mine
Doris North Gold Mine
Kivalliq Region
Kiggavik
Meadow Bank Gold Mine
Meliadine Gold Mine
Qikiqtani Region
Iqaluit Hydroelectric
Mary River Iron Mine
** This page is animated. As you discuss each project in order below, when you click, the star will appear in the area the project is located. **
1- Bathurst Inlet and Port Road Project
2- Hackett River Project
3- Kiggavik Project
4- Phase 2 Hope Bay Belt Project
5- Back River Project
6- Izok Corridor Project
7- Iqaluit Hydroelectic Project
8- Jericho Diamond Mine
9- Doris North Gold Mine
10- Meadow Bank Gold Mine
11- Mary River Iron Mine
12- Meliadine Gold Mine

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NIRB’s Initiatives
The final section of this presentation focuses on NIRB’s current and future initiatives.

13. NIRB’s Initiatives Website & Public Registry
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NIRB’s Initiatives
Website & Public Registry
Allows parties to apply, view, and/or follow projects in a user-friendly manner, with access to all documents, maps, and necessary information.
Intended to increase transparency and access to information
The public registry is a newly implemented website found on our current nirb.ca site that has more automated features to make the NIRB’s internal workflow more efficient.
The website also makes it easier for the public to submit comments and proponents to file applications with the Board. The new website will be a highly accessible tool available to the general public and available in English, French, Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun.

14. NIRB’s Initiatives Nunavut Marine Council
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NIRB’s Initiatives
Nunavut Marine Council
Increasing awareness of NMC mandate by:
Attending conferences and forums
Creating a website
Joint IPG session in Iqaluit, February 2016
Due to recent funding from the federal government, NIRB, NPC, NWMB, and NWB are able to increase awareness of the Nunavut Marine Council through various platforms.
They include:
Conferences and forums: The NIRB will be in attendance at both the North American Arctic Shipping Forum in St. John’s, NL, and Arcticnet Conference, in Vancouver, BC, in the coming months.
Creating a NMC website: A website is in the works for the Marine Council to better exchange information and provide a solid understanding to the public.
There is an upcoming joint IPG session with NPC and NWB in Iqaluit next February to continue discussions on marine-related material.

15. NIRB’s Initiatives Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act
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NIRB’s Initiatives
Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act
In force: July 9, 2015
Development of new technical guides
Audience-focused
Example based
Host/hold workshops with responsible authorities to discuss flow of work between agencies
Since NuPPAA’s enforcement, the NIRB has been busily working on a number of tasks to implement the legislation into our operations. We are working on the release on new technical guides, which will help identify what the proponent should do during the assessment process. The technical guides essentially provide interested parties examples based on the type of project they are submitting to us. A release date for these guides has yet to be established.
The NIRB also plans on hosting/holding workshops with responsible authorities to continue the discussion on the flow of work from between agencies to increase efficiency of the overall process a project must undergo.

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The Path Forward…
The NIRB will continue working with KIA and others to protect and promote the well-being of the environment and Nunavummiut.
In closing we would like to thank you again for allowing us this opportunity to update the Kitikmeot Inuit Association on the NIRB’s current projects and initiatives.
We look forward to continuing a close working relationship with your board and staff in the years to come.

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Thank you!
Quana!
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We would be happy to take any questions you might have regarding our presentation or the NIRB’s activities in general.
Questions?

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Contact Information
Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) c/o Ryan Barry, Executive Director P.O. Box 1360 Cambridge Bay, NU Toll Free: Fax: