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Notice of Minor Screening and Comment Request NIRB File No.: 17AN031 NPC File No.: 148448 March 14, 2017 Geoff Green Students on Ice Foundation 1740 Chemin Pink Rd Gatineau, QC J9J 3N7 Sent via email: [email protected] Re: Notice of Screening for Students on Ice Foundation’s “Canada C3 led by Students on Ice Foundation” project proposal Dear Geoff Green: On February 27, 2017 the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB or Board) received a referral to screen Students on Ice Foundation’s “Canada C3 led by Students on Ice Foundation” project proposal from the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC or Commission), with an accompanying positive conformity determination with the North Baffin Regional Land Use Plan. Pursuant to Article 12, Sections 12.4.1 and 12.4.4 of the Agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada (Nunavut Agreement) and section 87 of the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act (NuPPAA), the NIRB has commenced screening this project proposal and has assigned it file number 17AN031 - please reference this file number in all future related correspondence. PROJECT OVERVIEW Project Scope: The proposed “Canada C3 led by Students on Ice Foundation” project is located within the within the Qikiqtani (North Baffin) and Kitikmeot regions with five (5) out of the 15 legs to take place in Nunavut through the Northwest Passage visiting communities, Migratory Bird Sanctuaries and National Parks. The Proponent intends to provide passengers opportunities to engage in sightseeing, zodiac cruising and organized community visits. The program is proposed to take place from July to September 2017. According to the project proposal, the scope of the project includes the following undertakings, works or activities: P.O. Box 1360 Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0 Phone: (867) 983-4600 Fax: (867) 983-2594 . Conduct a sailing expedition through the Northwest Passage using a self-sufficient motor cruise vessel, the M/V Polar Prince, for transportation and accommodation of up 60 passengers, staff and crew; . Use of approximately six (6) inflatable zodiac boats fitted with outboard motors to facilitate shore landings and sightseeing excursions. All visits to shore to be brief day trips, on foot with no camping, structures built, or motorized transport; . Tourism, educational expedition, site visits and viewings to include: o Cruise fjords with active glaciers and icebergs; o Wildlife and bird viewing; o Visits to archaeological sites; o Landings at Padloping Island at Qaqulliut National Wildlife Area, Bylot Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary and points around Bylot Island, Fletcher Island, Gabriel Island, Monumental Island, Lady Franklin Island, Coronation Fiord in Auyuittuq National Park, Ilipuitalik Point, Cape Henry Kater, Sam Ford Fiord, North Arm Fiord, Milne Inlet, Dundas Harbour, Crocker Bay, Nanisivik, Beechey Island, Port Leopold, Fort Ross, False Strait, Terror Bay, Banks Peninsula, Cape Barrow, Port Epworth, Graham Moore Islands, and Bernard Harbour; o Observations of terrestrial and marine wildlife from zodiacs at Akpait National Wildlife Area, Ninginganiq National Wildlife Area, Lower Savage Islands, and the Qaqulluit National Wildlife Area; o Community and school visits in Iqaluit, Qikiqtarjuaq, Clyde River, Pond Inlet, Resolute Bay, Gjoa Haven, Cambridge Bay, Umingmaktok, and Kugluktuk; . Conduct education and training of passengers, crew and expedition team during project duration; . Housing of researchers onboard vessel with participants obtaining their own permits relevant to their specific type of research; . Onboard storage and use of fuel and chemicals for vessel purposes; . Generation of combustible wastes, and non-combustible wastes with disposal in accordance with MARPOL; . Potential for the use of helicopter; and . Use of onboard desalination device to supplement domestic water needs. At this time, the NIRB has identified no additional works or activities in relation to the project proposal; however, the NIRB notes that project is expected to occur partially within the Auyuittuq National Park and the above scope includes the entire project activities. As a result, the NIRB will proceed with screening the project based on the scope as described above. REQUEST FOR COMMENTS All documents received and pertaining to this project proposal can be obtained from the NIRB’s online public registry at www.nirb.ca by using any of the following search criteria: . Project Name: Canada C3 led by Students on Ice Foundation . NIRB File No.: 17AN031 . Application No.: 125038 The documents received include: . NPC Screening Referral and Conformity Determination P.O. Box 1360 Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0 Phone: (867) 983-4600 Fax: (867) 983-2594 Page 2 of 7 . NPC Application and Conformity Questionnaire . NIRB’s Online Application Form . Non-technical Project Proposal summary in English, Inuktitut, and Inuinnaqtun . Canada C3 Route Map and Itinerary in English and Inuktitut . Project Description Document in English, Inuktitut, and Inuinnaqtun The NIRB will copy you on screening process related correspondence and upload related documents to the NIRB’s online registry for public access. The NIRB may request additional information at any time during the process. The NIRB is copying parties and municipalities potentially affected by Students on Ice Foundation project proposal with this letter, and we invite interested parties to comment directly to the NIRB by March 24, 2017. The NIRB would like parties to provide comments regarding: . Whether the project proposal is likely to arouse significant public concern; and if so, why; . Whether the project proposal is likely to cause significant adverse eco-systemic or socio- economic effects; and if so, why; . Whether the project proposal is likely to cause significant adverse impacts on wildlife habitat or Inuit harvest activities; if so, why; . Whether the project proposal is of a type where the potential adverse effects are highly predictable and mitigable with known technology, (please provide any recommended mitigation measures); and . Any matter of importance to the Party related to the project proposal. Please note that proposed project-specific terms and conditions, should the project proceed, have been attached for consideration and comment (Appendix A). CONTACT INFORMATION Please send your comments to the NIRB via email at [email protected], via fax at (867) 983-2594 or via the individual project dashboard for this assessment on the NIRB’s online public registry at www.nirb.ca by using any of the following search criteria: . Project Name: Canada C3 led by Students on Ice Foundation . NIRB File No.: 17AN031 . Application No.: 125038 If you have any questions or require additional clarification, please contact the undersigned directly at 867-857-4829 or [email protected]. P.O. Box 1360 Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0 Phone: (867) 983-4600 Fax: (867) 983-2594 Page 3 of 7 Sincerely, Sophia Granchinho, M.Sc., EP Manager, Impact Assessment Nunavut Impact Review Board cc: Distribution List Salamonie Shoo, Qikiqtani Inuit Association Joel Fortier, Qikiqtani Inuit Association Geoff Clark, Kitikmeot Inuit Association Alexander Stubbing, Government of Nunavut-Culture and Heritage Sylvie LeBlanc, Government of Nunavut-Culture and Heritage Tracey McCaie, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Lisa Pirie-Dominix, Canadian Wildlife Services Jane Chisholm, Parks Canada Attachments: Appendix A: Proposed Project Specific Terms and Conditions Enclosures (8): Public Notice of Screening (English, French, Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun) Comment Forms (English, French, Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun) P.O. Box 1360 Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0 Phone: (867) 983-4600 Fax: (867) 983-2594 Page 4 of 7 Appendix A Proposed Project Specific Terms and Conditions The following is a list of project-specific terms and conditions which, should the project proceed, may be recommended to be attached to any approval. General 1. Students on Ice Foundation (the Proponent) shall maintain a copy of the Project Terms and Conditions at the site of operation at all times. 2. The Proponent shall forward copies of all permits obtained and required for this project to the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) prior to the commencement of the project. 3. The Proponent shall operate in accordance with all commitments stated in correspondence provided to the Nunavut Planning Commission (Application to Determine Conformity, February 27, 2017), and the NIRB (Online Application Form, March 3, 2017; Canada C3 Route Map and Itinerary, February 27, 2017; Canada C3 Full Project Description, February 27, 2017). 4. The Proponent shall operate the site in accordance with all applicable Acts, Regulations and Guidelines. Waste Disposal 5. The Proponent shall keep all garbage and debris in bags placed in a covered metal container or equivalent until disposed of at an approved facility. All such wastes shall be kept inaccessible to wildlife at all times. Wildlife - General 6. The Proponent shall ensure that there is no damage to wildlife habitat in conducting this operation. 7. The Proponent shall not harass wildlife. This includes persistently circling, chasing, hovering over pursuing or in any other way harass wildlife, or disturbing large groups of animals. 8. The Proponent shall not hunt or fish, unless proper Nunavut authorizations have been acquired. 9. The Proponent shall ensure that all project personnel are made aware of the measures to protect wildlife and are provided with training and/or advice on how to implement these measures. Migratory Birds and Raptors Disturbance
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