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 Guidelines for the Closure and Reclamation of Advanced Mineral Exploration and Mine Sites in the Northwest Territories (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 (2012)

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)

MVLWB Rules of Procedure, Including Public Hearings (2004)

Templates

MVLWB/GNWT Operation and Maintenance Plan Templates for Municipal Water Licences:

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

INAC - Guidelines for Designing and Implementing Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs for Development Projects in the Northwest Territories (2009)

Archaeology

Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center - Archaeological Guidelines for Developers

Consultation and Engagement

INAC - Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation: Updated Guidelines for Federal Officials to Fulfill the Duty to Consult (2011)

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

Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (MVEIRB) Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines (2004)

MVEIRB Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines – Chapter 1 (2007)

MVEIRB Guidelines for Incorporating Traditional Knowledge in Environmental Impact Assessment (2005)

Integrated Environmental Assessment Management – Linking Environmental Assessment to Environmental Regulation Through Adaptive Management (2011)

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 (2002)

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

NT-NU Spill Report Form

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.