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Norman Facilities Norman Facilities . 0 Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1981 Cat. No. En 105-18/1981 ISBN O-662-51 155-7 Government Gouvernement IJcl of Canada du Canada Environmental Examen des haluations Assessment Review environnementales Hull, Quebec KlA OH3 The Honourable John Roberts, P.C., M.P. Minister of the Environment Ottawa, Ontario KlA OH3 Dear Minister: In accordance with the Federal Environmental Assessment and Review Process, the Environmental Assessment Panel on the Norman Wells Project has completed a review of this two-part project. We are pleased to submit this report for your consideration. The review has led to the conclusion that before the Norman Wells Project can be built within acceptable limits of environmental and socio-economic impact, important deficiencies in the Propo- nents' planning and in the preparedness of government need to be rectified. The Panel therefore recommends that the project not be proceeded with until 1982 at the earliest, in order that these deficiencies can be dealt with. Sincerely yours, Patrick Duffy Chairman Norman Wells Project Environmental Assessment Panel TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ,....__,.......,.._........,_._..._.............._.,.................,,,..............,.....,..,................ ..__............... 1 1. PROJECT PROPOSAL AND REGIONAL SETTING. ............................................................................................. 5 1. 1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................7 1.2 Norman Wells Oilfield Expansion ........................................................................................................................9 1.3 Pipeline Construction ............................................................................................................................................ 9 1.4 Regional Setting.. ................................................................................................................................................... 9 2. THE REVIEW PROCESS.. .......................................................................... .............. ..................... ....... 13 2. 1 Introduction.. ...................................................................................... .............. ..................... ....... 15 2.2 The Environmental Impact Statement ............................................ .............. ..................... ....... 15 2.3 The Review of the Proposal ............................................................. .............. ..................... ....... 17 2.3. 1 Community Visits and Information Programs.. .................. .............. ..................... ....... 17 2.3.2 Public Meetings.. ................................................................... .............. ..................... ....... 17 3. POLITICAL ISSUES ......................................................................................................................... 21 3.0 Political Issues.. ....................................................................................................................... 23 3. 1 Dene Land Settlement.. ......................................................................................................... 23 3.2 Revenue Sharing.. ................................................................................................................... 23 4. ENVIRONMENT AND ENGINEERING . .._................................................................................................................ 27 4.0 Environment and Engineering .............................................................................................................................. 29 4.1 Alternatives to the Proposed Project.. ................................................................................................................ 29 4. 1.1 Alternative Scenarios.. .............................................................................................................................. 29 4. 1.2 Oilfield Development.. ............................................................................................................................... 30 4. 1 .3 Pipeline Alternatives ................................................................................................................................. 30 4.2 Physical Environment and Engineering Concerns ............................................................................................. 33 4.2. 1 Geotechnical Concerns, Pipeline Integrity and Permafrost.. ............................................................... 33 4.2.2 Water Crossings ........................................................................................................................................ 36 4.2.3 Island Construction.. ................................................................................................................................. 36 4.2.4 Related Structures and Activities.. .......................................................................................................... 38 4.3 Biological Environment and the Land.. ............................................................................................................... 38 4.3. 1 Fisheries and Wildlife ................................................................................................................................ 39 4.3.2 Forests and Wildfires ................................................................................................................................ 39 4.4 Oilspill Prevention and Countermeasures.. ......................................................................................................... 4 1 4.5 Toxic Substances and Air Emissions.. ................................................................................................................ 42 4.6 Water Use and Effluent Disposal.. ....................................................................................................................... 42 4.7 Archaeology.. ......................................................................................................................................................... 43 4.8 Associated Projects.. ............................................................................................................................................ 43 4.9 Environmental Impact Management ................................................................................................................... 44 5. ECONOMY AND SOCIETY ............................................................................................................................................ 45 5.0 Economy and Society.. ......................................................................................................................................... 47 5. 1 Economic Issues.. .................................................................................................................................................. 47 5.1. 1 The Norman Wells Project in the National Setting.. .............................................................................. 47 5. 1.2 Regional Economic Issues ....................................................................................................................... 47 5.1.3 Effects on the Regional Economy.. ......................................................................................................... 48 5. 1.4 Employment and Business Opportunities.. ............................................................................................ 54 5. 1.5 Programs to Assist the Regional Economy ........................................................................................... 55 5. 1.6 Effects Upon Government Services ........................................................................................................ 56 5. 1.7 Effects on Transportation and Communications Facilities ................................................................. 57 5.2 Social Concerns.. ......................................................................................................................................... ......... 58 5.2. 1 The Dual Society.. ..................................................................................................................................... 59 5.2.2 The Project and Northerners Living on the Land.. ................................................................................ 6 1 5.2.3 Social Benefits and Costs ........................................................................................................................ 61 5.3 Managing Social and Economic impacts ........................................................................................................... 64 5.3. 1 The Need for Goals and Planning.. ......................................................................................................... 64 5.3.2 Government Preparation for the Project.. .............................................................................................. 64 5.3.3 Government-Proponent Liaison ........................................................................................................... 65 5.3.4 The Role of Community Advice.. ............................................................................................................. 65 5.3.5 Learning from Experience.. .....................................................................................................................
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