MVLWB Technical Session 2 SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN AND ENGAGEMENT PLAN - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

MVLWB Technical Session 2 SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN AND ENGAGEMENT PLAN – GENERAL OVERVIEW September 11 to 13, 2019 1

Approvals with Water Licence Issuance We are asking for approval of the Engagement Plan and Spill Contingency Plan with Water Licence issuance. 2

Spill Contingency Plan: Objectives • Promote safe handling of hazardous materials and help to minimize the occurrence of spill incidents; • Outline a formal, practical response system in the event of a spill 3

Spill Contingency Plan • Regulatory Framework • Training • Hazardous Materials Management • Spills Management • Spill Resources • Spill Response Procedures • Spill Containment Measures • Prevention of System Failure • Identified Risk Scenarios and Contingencies • Reporting and Plan Review 4

Spill Contingency Plan Monitoring Framework • Minewater Pipeline Inspections • Tailings Dam Structural Monitoring (as outlined in the Tailings MMP) • Petroleum Products Monitoring • Propane Tank Inspections • Arsenic Trioxide Storage Monitoring Reporting Framework • Compliance with spill reporting guidelines • Annual reviews and updates to the MVLWB as necessary 5

Reviewer Comments Lack of Service Agreement with City of Yellowknife • The GMRP and Parsons continue to work with the City to establish an emergency services agreement. • The GMRP currently has on‐site medics, a mine rescue team and EMS vehicle. Updates Required • The GMRP has committed to updating the Spill Contingency Plan with details such as contact information and updating of legislations. 6

MVLWB Technical Session 2 OVERVIEW OF ENGAGEMENT PLAN September 11 to 13, 2019 7

Engagement Plan 6 Guiding Principles Outlined in the GMRP Engagement Plan: • Shared Responsibility • Appropriate Disclosure • Inclusiveness • Reasonableness • Acknowledgement and Respect • Openness 8

History of Engagement Key GMRP Engagement Activities in Closure Planning • Arsenic Trioxide Dust Remedial Option Selection 2001‐2003 • Site Stabilization Program 2013‐2016 • Archaeology 2018 • Surface Design Engagement 2015‐2017 • Outfall 2016‐2017 • Baker Creek Alignment 2017 • Non‐Hazardous Landfill Siting 2017 • Health Effects Monitoring Program 2017 • Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment 2015‐2018 • Quantitative Risk Assessment 2018‐present • Stress Study 2018‐present • Draft Water Licence Package Technical Sessions 2018 • Closure and Reclamation Plan Site Tour 2018 9

Engagement Plan Engagement Activities During Life of Project include: • Regulatory‐Related Engagement • Regular GMRP Engagement Activities as outlined in the Plan • Environmental Agreement • Environmental Assessment Measures • Long‐Term Risk Communication and Perpetual Care The Engagement Plan is a living document. It will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary 10

Reviewer Concerns Change Management • The GMRP has committed to continuing to work with affected parties, with regular updates and engagement Long‐term Communication • The GMRP has committed to continuing to work with affected parties and land administrators on considerations for specific residual risk communications. Community Based Monitoring • The GMRP has committed to work with YKDFN and stakeholders to co‐develop a Community Based Monitoring Program. Long‐term Health Studies • The GMRP has committed to continuing the independent Health Effects Monitoring Program for ongoing phases. 11

Questions? 12