Policies and Guidelines
Land and Water Board Documents
*Please note that as a result of devolution, as of April 1, 2014, legislative references have changed. Relevant products will be updated to reflect these changes.
Should you have any questions regarding these documents, please contact Angela Plautz.
Guides
MVLWB/GNWT/INAC Guidelines for Closure and Reclamation Cost Estimates for Mines (2017)
MVLWB/GNWT Guidelines for Effluent Mixing Zones (2017)
MVLWB Guideline for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Submission (2016)
MVLWB Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process (2013)
MVLWB Engagement Guidelines for Applicants and Holders of Water Licences and Land Use Permits (2013)
MVLWB Guidelines for Developing a Waste Management Plan (2011)
MVLWB Guide to Completing Water Licence Applications (2003)
Standards
MVLWB Document Submission Standards (2018)
MVLWB Standard Land Use Permit Conditions Template (2018)
MVLWB Standard Process for New Conditions (2013)
MVLWB Standard Outline for Management Plans (2013)
Policies
MVLWB Engagement and Consultation Policy (2013)
Information for Proponents on the MVLWB's Engagement Requirements
MVLWB Water and Effluent Quality Management Policy (2011)
MVLWB Water Use Fee Policy (2013)
MVLWB Policy on Transboundary Applications (2005)
Templates
MVLWB/GNWT Operation and Maintenance Plan Templates for Municipal Water Licences:
Sewage Disposal Facilities (SDF) (2018)
Solid Waste Disposal Facilities (SWDF) (2018)
Water Treatment Plant (WTP) (2018)
MVLWB Appendix B from Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process (2013)
Determinations
MVLWB City of Yellowknife Determination – August 18, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions – City of Yellowknife Determination
Memorandums of Understanding
MOU - MVLWB & Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations (2014)
MOU - MVLWB & National Energy Board (2013)
MOU - MVLWB & Parks Canada (2012)
Drafts
DRAFT: Guidelines for Adaptive Management – A Response Framework for Aquatic Effects Monitoring.
DRAFT 2: Guidelines for Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs
External Documents
The following documents were not created by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, and may serve as technical reference resources and supplementary information for the above MVLWB documents.
Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs
Archaeology
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center - Archaeological Guidelines for Developers
Consultation and Engagement
Professional Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) - E3Plus: A Framework for Responsible Exploration: Principles and Guidance (2014)
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) - Developing Effective Working Relationships with Aboriginal Communities (2006)
Environmental Assessment
MVEIRB Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines – Chapter 1 (2007)
MVEIRB Guidelines for Incorporating Traditional Knowledge in Environmental Impact Assessment (2005)
Land Use Planning
Gwich’in Land Use Plan - Nành’ Geenjit Gwitr’it T’igwaa’in (Working for the Land) (2003)
Sahtu Land Use Plan (2013)
Sahtu Land Use Plan Implementation Guide
Tlicho Land Use Plan - Tłı ̨chǫ Wenek’e (2013)
Mine Closure and Reclamation
GNWT - RECLAIM 7.0 Model for Estimating Reclamation Costs - User Manual: Oil and Gas Version (2017)
GNWT - RECLAIM 7.0 Spreadsheet – Oil and Gas (2017)
GNWT - RECLAIM 7.0 Model for Estimating Reclamation Costs - User Manual: Mining Version (2017)
GNWT - RECLAIM 7.0 Spreadsheet – Mining (2017)
INAC - Mine Site Reclamation Policy for the NWT (2007)
INAC - Cold Regions Cover System Design Technical Guidance Document (MEND Report 1.16.5c) (2012)
Northern Land Use Guidelines
GNWT - Seismic Operations (2015)
GNWT - Camp & Support Facilities (2015)
GNWT - Pits & Quarries (2015)
GNWT - Access: Roads and Trails (2015)
Spills
GNWT – ENR Guide to Spill Contingency Planning & Reporting Regulations
NWT Hazardous Spill Database Report (2016-2017): This report contains copied information regarding spills that were reported to the Northwest Territories 24-Hour Spill Report Line. For the most up to date information regarding spills please visit Environment and National Resources Hazardous Materials Spills Database at http://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/node/3002. Information contained in this data set may change as updates to spill reports are received.
Waste Management
The following are documents to assist with managing waste (as referenced throughout the MVLWB’s Solid Waste Facility template):
Household Hazardous Wastes (referenced on page 7)
Drum Disposal Protocol for Municipal Landfill
Municipal Solid Wastes Suitable for Open Burning
Guide to Recycling Mercury-Containing Lamps
Guideline for the Management of Waste Antifreeze
Guidelines for the Management of Waste Asbestos
Guideline for the Management of Waste Batteries
Guideline for the Management of Waste Lead and Lead Paint
Used Oil and Waste Fuel Management Regulations – Plain Language Guide
Environmental Guideline for Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) and Halocarbon Alternatives
Water/Effluent Quality
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) - Fish Screen Design Criteria for Flood and Water Truck Pumps (2011)
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC, NT Region). Guidelines for Designing and Implementing Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs for Development Projects in the NWT: Vol. 4. (2008)
INAC - Spill Contingency Guidelines (2007)
CCME - Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life: Site-Specific Guidance (2003)
GNWT - Environmental Guideline for Contaminated Site Remediation (2003)
GNWT - Guidelines for the Planning, Design, Operations and Maintenance of Modified Solid Waste Sites in the Northwest Territories (2003)
INAC - Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Guidelines (1996)