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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
180TH MEETING
Montreal April 27, 2010
(ADOPTED)
Minutes of proceedings, 180th meeting KEQC
Minutes of proceedings of the 180th meeting of the KEQC held at Montreal on April 27, 2010.
PRESENTS: Peter Jacobs, Chairman Eli Aullaluk Daniel Berrouard Pierre-Michel Fontaine Larry Watt Joseph Annahatak Édith van de Walle Mireille Paul Putulik Papigatuk
GUEST: Mélissa Gagnon, Executive Secretary Grant Arnold, President, Canadian Royalties Martin Boucher, Environmental Director, Canadian Royalties
The KEQC held its 180th meeting at Montreal on April 27, 2010. The members reviewed many ongoing projects. Representatives of Canadian Royalties were also in attendance for part of the meeting to explain the latest changes in the company and their impact on the Nunavik Nickel mining project. The next KEQC meeting is scheduled to take place at Quebec City on June 15, 2010.
Office of the Chairman Office of the Secretariat P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville P.O. Box 930 Montreal QC H3C 3J7 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 [email protected] Tel.: 819-964-2961, ext. 2322 Fax: 819-964-2611 http://www.keqc-cqek.ca [email protected] Minutes of proceedings, 180th meeting 1 KEQC
1. Adoption of the agenda
The agenda was adopted.
2. Adoption of the minutes of the 179th meeting
The minutes of the 179th meeting were adopted.
3. Main points of the last meeting a) Modification of the marine infrastructure access road at Kuujjuaq, Makivik: A letter will be transmitted by Mr. Jacobs directly to Mr. Ladouceur of Makivik. b) Modification of the certificate of authorization for the apron improvement work at the Salluit airport, MTQ: A letter of authorization was transmitted to the Administrator. c) Nunavik Nickel mining project, Canadian Royalties Inc.: Transmission of the water quality monitoring report for the Puvirnituq River and the 2008–2009 annual environmental monitoring report (conditions 6.3 and 8.2): Additional verifications regarding the reports submitted by the project proponent must be completed before transmitting a response to the Administrator. d) Project 2A regarding iron mining at Goodwood, Leroy 1, Sunny 1 and Kivivic 3S, New Millennium Capital Corporation: The KEQC transmitted a draft directive to the Administrator. The KEQC determined that different jurisdictions are involved and that it is important for the appropriate authorities to make a consistent decision. e) Nunavik marine infrastructure program: 2009 environmental monitoring report, Makivik: The KEQC must respond to the Administrator’s request after completing the necessary verifications. f) Expansion of the quarry at the Puvirnituq airport, MTQ: A letter of authorization regarding the modification request was transmitted to the Administrator. g) KEQC sustainable development action plan: The latest version of the action plan was presented to the members. As the English translation was not available, Mr. Jacobs briefly explained to all the members the contents of the draft action plan. The members will forward their comments to the Chairman after they receive the English version of the document.
Office of the Chairman Office of the Secretariat P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville P.O. Box 930 Montreal QC H3C 3J7 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 [email protected] Tel.: 819-964-2961, ext. 2322 Fax: 819-964-2611 http://www.keqc-cqek.ca [email protected] Minutes of proceedings, 180th meeting 2 KEQC h) KEQC website: Mr. Watt proposed the adoption of a resolution to accept as is the website redevelopment proposal submitted by a computer consultant. All the members agreed and the resolution was adopted.
4. Canadian Royalties presentation (Martin Boucher, Environmental Director, and Grant Arnold, President)
Mr. Arnold gave an update on the project, explaining the developments that have occurred since the project was authorized in May 2008.
Action: None.
5. Nunavik Nickel mining project, Canadian Royalties a) Addendum No. 4: Allammaq deposit mining project and increased concentrator processing capacity
The members discussed the request for additional information to be transmitted to the project proponent, of which an initial version was presented at the last meeting. Following discussion, the members decided to add a preamble to the request indicating that in principal the KEQC does not authorize projects piece by piece and that it considers that Canadian Royalties must table a new detailed timetable for its start-up, construction and mining activities for the entire Nunavik Nickel project. b) Waste management at Camp Crystal
The members discussed the project screening request transmitted by the Administrator regarding the construction of a waste pit at a temporary mineral exploration camp. Following discussion, the members considered that additional information is necessary before making their decision.
Action: Adjust the request for additional information and transmit it to the Administrator.
6. Marine infrastructure at Kuujjuaraapik (phase II), Makivik.
The KEQC is awaiting a response from Makivik regarding the request for additional information.
Action: None.
Office of the Chairman Office of the Secretariat P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville P.O. Box 930 Montreal QC H3C 3J7 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 [email protected] Tel.: 819-964-2961, ext. 2322 Fax: 819-964-2611 http://www.keqc-cqek.ca [email protected] Minutes of proceedings, 180th meeting 3 KEQC
7. Extension of the access road north of Kuujjuaq, Nayumivik Landholding Corporation
The members discussed the contents of the impact study. They decided that certain information is missing and that certain points presented in the impact study must be clarified by the project proponent before making their decision.
Action: A letter will be transmitted to the Administrator regarding a request for additional information to be transmitted to the project proponent.
8. Project to upgrade to current standards the fuel tank farm at Kuujjuaq, Nunavik Petro Inc.
The members discussed this project. Following discussion, it was agreed that a request for additional information would be transmitted to the project proponent.
Action: A letter will be transmitted to the Administrator regarding a request for additional information to be transmitted to the project proponent.
9. Mineral exploration site, Dahrouge
Based on the information received, the members decided to exempt this project from the environmental and social impact assessment and review procedure.
Action: A letter regarding the decision to exempt the project will be transmitted to the Administrator.
10. Innavik hydroelectric development project, community of Inukjuak (Pituvik Landholding Corporation)
The members discussed the contents of the documents submitted by the project proponent. It was agreed that additional information is necessary to analyze the project. The members also discussed the need for public consultations on the project.
Action: None.
11. KEQC logo
Following discussion of possible avenues, the members agreed that a Nunavik-wide logo- design contest should be carried out.
Office of the Chairman Office of the Secretariat P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville P.O. Box 930 Montreal QC H3C 3J7 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 [email protected] Tel.: 819-964-2961, ext. 2322 Fax: 819-964-2611 http://www.keqc-cqek.ca [email protected] Minutes of proceedings, 180th meeting 4 KEQC
Action: Define the different rules for the contest.
12. Secretariat agreement with the KRG
The MDDEP is waiting for the KRG to submit a contract proposal.
Action: None.
13. Correspondence with the MDDEP (Paul Letendre)
A letter will be transmitted to Mr. Letendre to request that all secretariat correspondence be sent to the KEQC secretariat at Kuujjuaq.
Action: Transmit a letter to the MDDEP secretariat requesting that the KEQC’s mailing address be adjusted.
14. KEAC annual report
Mr. Jacobs informed the members that a paper version of the KEAC annual report was transmitted to him. He informed the members that a letter was sent to the KEAC secretariat to request that, in the future, the KEQC only be transmitted a paper copy of the report on request since KEAC annual reports can be downloaded from that organization’s website.
Action: None.
15. Miscellaneous
None.
16. Next meeting It was agreed to hold the next meeting at Quebec City on June 15, 2010.
Mélissa Gagnon Executive Secretary Kativik Environmental Quality Commission June 7, 2010
Office of the Chairman Office of the Secretariat P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville P.O. Box 930 Montreal QC H3C 3J7 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 [email protected] Tel.: 819-964-2961, ext. 2322 Fax: 819-964-2611 http://www.keqc-cqek.ca [email protected] Minutes of proceedings, 180th meeting 5 KEQC
Meeting 180th – 180e réunion
April 27th, 2010 – 27 avril 2010
9:00 a.m.
Address – Adresse: Salle Renaissance, Hotel du Fort, rue du Fort, Montréal
Agenda – Ordre du jour
1. Adoption of the agenda – Adoption de l’ordre de jour
2. Adoption of the minutes of the 179th meeting – Adoption du compte rendu de la 179e réunion
3. Main points of the last meeting – Principaux points de la dernière réunion a. Kuujjuaq Marine Infrastructure Project, Road Modification, Makivik Corporation – Modification de la route vers les infrastructures maritimes à Kuujjuaq, Société Makivik – A letter has been sent directly from Mr. Jacobs to Mr. Ladouceur of Makivik – Une lettre a été envoyée directement de M. Jacobs à M. Ladouceur de Makivik b. Modification to the certificate of authorization concerning improvements to the tarmac at the airport in Salluit, MTQ – Modification au certificat d’autorisation concernant les travaux d’amélioration de l’aire de trafic à l’aéroport de Salluit, MTQ – A letter of authorization has been sent to the Administrator – Une lettre d’autorisation a été transmise à l’Administrateur c. Nunavik Nickel mining project, Canadian Royalties inc. – Projet minier Nunavik Nickel, Canadian Royalties inc. : Transmission of the report for the water quality monitoring program of the Puvirnituq River and the annual environmental monitoring report for 2008-2009 (conditions 6.3 et 8.2) – Transmission du rapport de suivi sur la qualité de l'eau de la rivière POV et du rapport annuel de surveillance environnemental 2008-2009 (conditions 6.3 and 8.2) : – KEQC still need to answer the request from the Administrator – La CQEK doit répondre à la demande de l’Administrateur d. Direct-shipping ore project assessment Group 2a / Project 2a (Goodwood, Leroy 1, Sunny 1 & Kivivic 3S), New Millennium Capital Corporation – Projet 2A visant l’exploitation des gisements ferrifères Goodwood, Leroy 1, Sunny 1 et Kivivic 3S par New Millenium Capital Corporation – Directives sent to the Administrator – Directive a été transmise à l’Administrateur e. Nunavik Marine Infrastructure Program: Environmental Monitoring Report, season 2009, Makivik Corporation – Programme des infrastructures maritimes au Nunavik: Rapport de suivi environnemental pour la saison 2009, Société Makivik : – KEQC still need to answer the request from the Administrator – La CQEK doit répondre à la demande de l’Administrateur f. Expend of the quarry at the airport in Puvirnituq, MTQ – Agrandissement de la carrière à l’aéroport de Puvirnituq, MTQ :
Office of the Chairman Office of the Secretariat P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville P.O. Box 930 Montreal QC H3C 3J7 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 [email protected] Tel.: 819-964-2961, ext. 2322 Fax: 819-964-2611 http://www.keqc-cqek.ca [email protected] Minutes of proceedings, 180th meeting 6 KEQC
– A letter of authorization has been sent to the Administrator – Une lettre d’autorisation a été transmise à l’Administrateur g. KEQC Sustainable Development Plan – Plan d’action de Développement durable de la CQEK : – Being drafted – En cours de rédaction h. KEQC Web site – Site web de la CQEK : – Resolution to be adopted – Besoin d’adopter une résolution
4. Innavik Hydroelectric Development Project, Community of Inukjuak (Pituvik LHC) – Projet d’aménagement hydroélectrique Innavik, Communauté d’Inukjuak (Corporation foncière Pituvik)
5. Presentation by Canadian Royalties (Mr. Martin Boucher, Environmental Director, and Mr. Grant Arnold, President) – Présentation de Canadian Royalties (M. Martin Boucher, Directeur Environment, et M. Grant Arnold, Président) 6. Nunavik Nickel mining project, Canadian Royalties inc. – Projet minier Nunavik Nickel, Canadian Royalties inc. a. Addenda no 4 : Allammaq deposit mining project and Increasing concentrator processing capacity, Canadian Royalties inc. – Addenda no 4 : Projet d’exploitation du gisement Allammaq et augmentation de la capacité de traitement du concentrateur, Canadian Royalties inc. b. Waste management at Crystal camp - Gestion des déchets au camp Crystal 7. Marine infrastructure (phase II), Kuujjuaraapik, Makivik Corporation – Infrastructures maritimes à Kuujjuaraapik (phase II), Société Makivik
8. Extension of the access road North of the community of Kuujjuaq, Nayumivik Landholding Corporation – Prolongement de la route d’accès au nord de Kuujjuaq, Corporation foncière Nayumivik
9. Upgrade to conform with current standards : Petroleum depot in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik Petro Inc. – Projet de mise aux normes d’un dépôt pétrolier à Kuujjuaq, Nunavik Petro inc.
10. Mining exploration site, Dahrouge – Site d’exploration minière, Dahrouge
11. KEQC Logo – Logo de la CQEK
12. Agreement with KRG for the secretary – Entente avec l'ARK au sujet du secrétariat
13. Correspondence with MDDEP (Mr. Paul Letendre) – Correspondance avec le MDDPE (Mr. Paul Letendre)
14. KEAC Annual report – Rapport annuel du CCEK
15. Miscellaneous – Varia
16. Next meeting – Prochaine réunion
Office of the Chairman Office of the Secretariat P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville P.O. Box 930 Montreal QC H3C 3J7 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 [email protected] Tel.: 819-964-2961, ext. 2322 Fax: 819-964-2611 http://www.keqc-cqek.ca [email protected]