Transport CanadaMineral Development Advisory Group (MDAG)Newmont Mining Corporation Hope Bay & Doris North ProjectNunavut, October 26 - 28, 2010

Overview of Transport Canada’s Mandate

TC’s Mission:• To serve the public interest through the promotion of a

safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada.

• Regulates transportation infrastructure within its mandate.

• Administers federal transportation legislation (e.g.) Aeronautics Act, Canada Shipping Act, Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, Navigable Waters Protection Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992.

Environmental Affairs – Programs

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Administers and coordinates TC’s Environmental Assessment Management Program for TC Divisions.

• Compliance with Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA).

• Liaises with NIRB, other Nunavut government agencies and federal departments on EA decisions and approvals.

• Membership on Nunavut Intergovernmental Environmental Assessment Committee (NIEAC) and Nunavut Working Group.

Aviation Safety

Mandate and Regulatory Overview

• Aerodrome Safety Branch inspects and certifies aerodromes.

• Regulatory Services Branch of Civil Aviation oversees compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations under the Aeronautics Act.

• Aeronautics Act – legislation respecting the development, regulation and supervision of aeronautics.

• Regulations under Aeronautics Act include:-Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)-Canadian Aviation Security Regulations-Ministerial Regulations Authorization Order

Surface Group - Mandate

• TC develops regulations and national standards for safety and security in rail and road modes.

• Regulation of road transportation has been delegated to the provinces and territories through agreements.

• Rail Safety Directorate develops, implements and promotes safety policy, regulations, standards and research and monitors/enforces compliance.

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate is the primary source of regulatory development, information and guidance on dangerous goods transport.

Surface Group – Regulatory Overview

• Railway Safety Act and Regulations – safety of public and personnel, protection of property and environment, in operation of railways.

• Transportation of Goods Act, 1992 and Regulations – public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods.

Marine Safety - Mandate

• Marine Branch promotes the safe and secure use of Canada’s waters

• Control of foreign ships entering Canadian Waters

• Develops and administers legislation promoting marine safety and protection of the marine environment

• TC’s marine transportation responsibilities include:- approval of Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans- periodic inspection and certification of ships- monitoring safe transport of dangerous goods

Marine Safety – Regulatory Overview

• Arctic Water Pollution Prevention Act and Regulations – pollution prevention in arctic waters

• Canada Shipping Act and Regulations – protection of health and safety and environment in marine transportation systems

• Coasting Trade Act – use of a foreign ship when no Canadian ship is suitable/available

• Navigable Waters Protection Act and Regulations – protection of the public right of navigation

• Marine Transportation and Security Act and Regulations – security of marine transportation

Transport Canada potential areas of interest are:• aerodrome construction / operation of an airstrip (CARs 301 & TP 312)

http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/regserv/affairs/cars/Part3/menu.htm

• construction work(s) on, in, near or over navigable waters (must make formal application to the Navigable Waters Protection Program to obtain Approval under the NWPA).• marine transportation - vessel navigation safety• protection of marine environment – (Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for the proposed fuel tank farm) http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/menu.htm

• transportation of dangerous goods http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/menu.htm

Questions / Comments

Doug Soloway

Superintendent, Environmental Assessment Management Program

Environmental Affairs, Programs

Transport Canada

Christopher AguirreEnvironmental Officer

Sophia GarrickEnvironmental Officer

Laura Jones

Environmental Officer