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Attachment From Stoney Nakoda Nations to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 58
Submitted: 2015-01-23
From Stoney Nakoda Nations to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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Page 1 of 3 January 23, 2015 Brett Maracle, Panel Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 160 Elgin Street 22nd Floor Ottawa, ON, K1N 0H3 Via email: RobbTrend@ceaa-acee.gc.ca Re: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project, Stoney Nakoda comments on Phase 1, 061- 133. Dear Brett, The Stoney Nakoda Nations (SNN), is comprised of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Wesley First Nation, that are mainly situated on the Eden Valley Indian Reserve #216; the Stoney Indian Reserve 142, 143, 144; the Rabbit Lake Indian Reserve 142B; and the Bighorn Indian Reserve 144 A. The Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Wesley First Nation were signatories to Treaty 7 at Blackfoot Crossing, in 1877. The SNN considers that government of Canada and the government of Alberta have a Duty to Consult and Accommodate the SNN on the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion project. The government of Canada, in particular, has a Fiduciary Obligation to ensure that Treaty and Aboriginal Rights are preserved and respected, as well as, the Honour of the Crown must also be adhered to. As well, the consultation and accommodation process, must be in alignment with historic and current Supreme Court of ...

Attachment From Alberta Wilderness Association to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 39
Submitted: 2015-01-23
From Alberta Wilderness Association to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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ALBERTA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION "Defending Wild Alberta through Awareness and Action” January 23, 2015 Brett Maracle, Panel Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor, Ottawa ON K1A 0H3 Tel.: 1-866-582-1884 E-mail: RobbTrend@ceaa-acee.gc.ca Dear Mr. Maracle, Re: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project – Environmental Assessment CEAA Project Reference Number 61436 Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is writing to provide support for an environmental assessment by an independent review panel of the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion project. We believe there is no doubt that this project will cause significant adverse environmental effects and we request that the project be denied. AWA works throughout Alberta towards more representative and connected protection of Alberta’s unique and vital landscapes that are the source of our abundant clean water, clean air and vital habitat for wildlife in each one of our six natural regions. We have been working in Alberta for almost fifty years, to raise the profile of Alberta’s spectacular wilderness, and to help Albertans learn more about the value of our wilderness and wildlife, and participate in opportunities to protect and care for the legacy that we will leave for future generations. With over 7000 members and supporters, AWA remains committed to assuring protection of wildlife and wild places for all Albertans. Denying the Robb Trend Expansion Project would be an important step towards reducing Canada’s overall greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and meeting international emission targets. Burning thermal coal for electricity generation releases many pollutants that have severe human ...

Attachment From Foothills Ojibway First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and Alberta Energy Regulator re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 40
Submitted: 2015-01-23
From Foothills Ojibway First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and Alberta Energy Regulator re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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From: Cathrine Shandler To: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project [CEAA] Cc: Van Deventer,Rachel [CEAA]; Anderson,Candace [CEAA]; foothills ojibway society (FOS); Cynthia Cowan; kshepherd; Peter Hutchins Subject: Foothills Ojibway First Nation"s comments on the Draft Joint Panel Agreement - Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project Date: January 23, 2015 1:29:06 PM Attachments: 2014 01 22 Draft Joint Panel Agreement - Rob Trend Project - Foothills Ojibway First Nation comments.docx Dear Panel, Please find attached the Foothills Ojibway First Nation's comments on the Draft Joint Panel Agreement for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project. We converted the original pdf document into a Word document and used tracked changes to incorporate the comments. We would be happy to discuss the comments with you. Best regards, Cathrine Shandler Hutchins Legal Inc. Avocate / Lawyer HUTCHINS LÉGAL INC. 424, rue Saint-François-Xavier Montréal (Québec) H2Y 2S9 Tél: (514) 849-2403 Ext 234 Fax: (514) 849-4907 Email: cshandler@hutchinslegal.ca Confidentiality Notice This message contains confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named as recipient. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify us and delete your copy. Thank you. Avis de confidentialité Les informations contenues aux présentes sont de nature privilégiée et confidentielle et ne peuvent être utilisées par aucune personne ou entité autre que le destinataire. Toute diffusion, utilisation ou reproduction de ce message ou des renseignements qu’il contient est strictement ...

Attachment From Gunn Métis Local Council 55 to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 59
Submitted: 2015-01-23
From Gunn Métis Local Council 55 to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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Attachment From Robb Hamlet Preservation Association to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 57
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From Robb Hamlet Preservation Association to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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From: Didier Christine & Rick To: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project [CEAA] Subject: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project-ToR Date: January 20, 2015 8:04:22 PM Brett Maracle, Panel Manager Robb Trend Joint Review Panel Secretariat The draft agreement and attached terms of reference for the joint review panel on the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project are thorough and adequate in both their scope and the detailed factors to be considered. I see nothing of real interest or concern for the Association in the body of the draft agreement or in the attached Cost Sharing Provisions. I see no specific areas of interest to the Association that were missed or need to be strengthened in the draft ToRs. However I am pleased to see the provision on page A3 under Cumulative Effects Assessment on the pre-Coal Valley Mine case. It is very important to the members of the Robb Hamlet Preservation Association that the panel look at the cumulative impact to the environment and the community over 35 years with 3 mines working in the area. Hopefully this will provide answers to the questions members have been asking for years, how much can our environment, rivers and streams take before they are unsuitable habitat for all. How much is to much? Christine Didier President Robb Hamlet Preservation Association

Attachment From Coal Valley Resources Inc. to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 60
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From Coal Valley Resources Inc. to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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Attachment From O'Chiese First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 55
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From O'Chiese First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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O’CHIESE CONSULTATION OFFICE Box 2127 Rocky Mountain House, Alberta – T4T 1B6 Phone: (403) 989-2437 Fax: (403) 989-3759 January 20, 2015 By Email Brett Maracle, Panel Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor, Ottawa ON K1A 0H3 RobbTrend@ceaa-acee.gc.ca Dear Mr Maracle, RE: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project – O’Chiese First Nation Comments on Agreement to Establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project Between the Minister of the Environment, Canada -and- the Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta (Draft Agreement) O’Chiese First Nation has significant concerns with the Draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project. O’Chiese First Nation is extremely concerned with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (the Agency) incorporation of the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (the AER) test for standing at public hearings into the Draft Agreement. O’Chiese First Nation is also concerned that the onus for the identification of effects arising from the proposed project is not made clear in the Draft Agreement. 1. Section 34(3) of REDA in the Terms of Reference attached as Appendix 1 to the Draft Agreement (Terms of Reference) will unnecessarily restrict the participation in the hearing of Aboriginal groups who hold Treaty rights The Terms of Reference indicate in clause 14 of Part V, at page A7 that: the public hearing shall provide opportunities for timely and meaningful participation by the public, including Aboriginal persons and groups, in accordance with CEAA 2012 and subsection 34(3) of REDA. (Emphasis added) The wording of this clause will ...

Attachment From Ermineskin Cree Nation and Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 36
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From Ermineskin Cree Nation and Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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Attachment From Samson Cree Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 56
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From Samson Cree Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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Attachment From Horse Lake First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 38
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From Horse Lake First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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Attachment From Michel First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 54
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From Michel First Nation to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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mailto:RobbTrend@ceaa-acee.gc.ca mckeagep Typewritten Text <original signed by> mckeagep Typewritten Text December 2nd, 2014 Sent Via Email – Premier@gov.ab.ca The Honourable Jim Prentice Premier of Alberta and Minister of Aboriginal Relations 307 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Dear Premier Prentice: Re: Recognition of the Michel First Nation (MFN) Firstly, let me congratulate you on your recent electoral victory. We are encouraged that you have, for a very long time, recognized how important it is for government, First Nations and industry to all come to a place where they can find common ground, identify opportunities and concerns, and proceed with development that is balanced and respectful of all of the parties’ views. As you wear both hats, as the Premier and the Minister of Aboriginal Relationships, you are sending a clear and strong message of your government’s desire for meaningful and deeper engagement with First Nations. Secondly, the Chief and Council of the Michel First Nation (“MFN”) require your personal assistance in addressing a long-standing historical grievance that you are already quite familiar with. You may recall MFN from an Indian Claims Commission hearing you co-chaired in 1998. MFN is in a unique position among First Nations in Canada, having been enfranchised as a group in 1958. The simplistic and legally flawed position taken by Canada was with no Indian reserve, you could not be an Indian Band, and hence were not a collective, and accordingly, you have no treaty rights. PO Box 3086 Spruce Grove Alberta T7X 3A4 Telephone 780-968-2101 (email – ...

Attachment From W. P. Simmonds to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 37
Submitted: 2015-01-20
From W. P. Simmonds to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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1 From: Pat Simmonds Sent: January 20, 2015 4:34 AM To: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project [CEAA] Subject: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project January 20, 2015 Brett Maracle, Panel Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3 Dear Sir: Re: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project Thank you for your and others information on January 13th at Hinton and January 15th at Robb on the draft agreement between the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to form a joint review panel to examine the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project. My concern is regarding the particular problem of this project having a hamlet in the middle of mining operations The flow chart received at the information meetings shows the AER making its final decision as part of this Joint Review Panel Process and yet no place in the scope of the review do I see mention of any concerns for the social and economic effects to a hamlet surrounded by a mining operation that will last at least 22 years and may in fact be considerably longer. While this may or may not be of concern to the Federal Minister, it should be of concern to the Province of Alberta (AER). I therefore question the advisability of combining these reviews as I believe the AER and the Proponent have much more to do and may in fact hold up a decision by the Federal Minister. Please keep me informed of any changes or decisions. Yours truly, W. P. Simmonds mckeagep Typewritten Text <email address removed> mckeagep Typewritten Text <contact information removed>

Attachment From Central Athabasca Stewardship Society to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and Alberta Energy Regulator re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 35
Submitted: 2015-01-19
From Central Athabasca Stewardship Society to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and Alberta Energy Regulator re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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19 January 2015 Brett Maracle, Panel Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, 160 Elgin St. 22nd floor, Ottawa ON, K1A 0H3 Alberta Energy Regulator Authorizations Review & Coordination Team Suite 1000, 250 – 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4 Re: Robb Trend Mine Proposal Public Consultation Mr. Maracle and AER Staff, The Central Athabasca Stewardship Society, among other groups of concerned citizens, has strived for years to promote improved planning and management of mining activities in the Athabasca River Basin, and yet we continue to see abysmally poor progress on the part of government and the mining industry in adopting more responsible public engagement, planning or operations practices. In this particular case, we received information on these proceedings far too late to allow us to acquire sufficient information for meaningful participation. We can only assume that this was no accident, but rather an intentional strategy on the part of industry and government. Therefore, specific to this proposal and “public review” process we provide the following recommendations. 1. AER and CEAA must provide far broader, more transparent and more effective public engagement on this proposal before any approval can be considered. CENTRAL ATHABASCA STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY 2. AER and CEAA must review this proposal in the context of an already heavily impacted river basin, because we are long past the days when it may have been viewed by some industries as acceptable practice to inflict a degradation of this magnitude upon the landscape without considering the function and health of the entire interconnected watershed. 3. AER and CEAA must ensure ...

Attachment From Carl Hunt to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Author: Administration
Reference number: 61
Submitted: 2015-01-16
From Carl Hunt to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency re: comments on the draft Agreement to establish a Joint Review Panel for the Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project (see reference document # 29)
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From: Carl Hunt To: Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project [CEAA]; "Kevin Peters" Cc: "McDonald, Kari"; "Van Bostelen, Ross"; "Jim"; jennifer.koppe Steve Bradbury; Imhof, Jack; aen- coal@ "Brittany Verbeek"; Alpine Art Eco Tour Ltd.; Darryl Smith Subject: RE: Robb Trend - Aquatics Information and Public Comment Date: January 16, 2015 11:44:03 PM Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0H3 Jan. 16th, 2015 Attention: Brett Maracle, Panel Manager, Re: Robb Trend Mine proposal ‘Public Comments’ Dear Sir, I appreciate Robb Trend efforts to provide additional information, in the form of multiple technical reports, following the Public Information Session (which had minimal content) but CVRI or AER apparently missed a couple of my comments at the Public Review. 1. The unreported quantity and complexity of the information is overwhelming for private citizens or local environmental groups that are concerned about the cumulative impacts on renewable resources and the long term impacts on our local watersheds. 2. The mine’s Public Review only provides a broad look at a single mine proposal from an industry perspective and didn’t even advise the public about riparian buffers on fish bearing streams or mention the habitat disturbance for several ‘Threatened’ salmonids or the length of streams that would be permanently destroyed by a relatively short term mining process. 3. Where are the experts in the Alberta Public Service (ESRD, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, water management etc.) that have the expertise and experience with coal mines that could/should represent a much wider public interest, benefits and cost to other resources? For example: Obed Mine Spill, Oct ...

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