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Attachment From The Clearwater River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Clearwater River Dene Nation
  • Reference Number: 81
  • Submitted: 2022-12-20
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From The Clearwater River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • CLEARWATER RIVER DENE NATION – TREATY 8 P.O. Box 5050, La Loche, Saskatchewan S0M 3H0 PHONE: (306)822-2021 FAX: (306)822-2022 1 November 11, 2022 Nicole Frigault Environmental Assessment Specialist, Technical Support Branch Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission RE: Nexgen Rook I Project Information Request Hello Nicole, Please find Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) leadership approved Information Requests (IRs) below: Engagement Under section 4.1 Indigenous Engagement table 4.1-1: Summary of Primary Indigenous Group Key Engagement Activities, how is CRDN defined? Is the correspondence, meetings, joint working group, site tours data coming directly through engagement with Chief and Council members only? Or does this include CRDN leadership and community members? If community members are included, at what level? Treaty members? Local members? Community members that are considered hunters, trappers, gatherers and/or environmental advocates? On ...
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Attachment From Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
  • Reference Number: 77
  • Submitted: 2022-10-28
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • October 28, 2022 Nicole Frigault Environmental Assessment Specialist Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) [via email: rook1@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca] Dear Ms. Frigault, Re: Comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Rook 1 Project, proposed by NexGen Energy Ltd On behalf of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN), the Dene Lands and Resource Management (DLRM) is writing to provide comments to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) on the draft Environmental Impact Status (“EIS”) for the Rook 1 Uranium Mining Project (“the Project”), submitted by NexGen Energy Ltd. As described by the CNSC1, the public comment period gives Indigenous nations and others “an opportunity to submit their views in writing to the CNSC on the adequacy of the information presented in the EIS”, as measured against the 2012 CEAA Guidelines for Preparation of an Environmental Assessment. Please accept this ...
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  • ACFN Technical Review of NexGen Rook 1 Uranium Mine Application Technical Review of NexGen Rook 1 Uranium Mine Application Contents Appendix A: Aqua Environmental Associates (AEA) ..................................................... 3 Appendix B Thompson Aquatic ................................................................................. 15 Appendix C: Integrated Toxicology Solutions ............................................................ 26 Appendix D: Management and Solutions in Environmental Science (MSES) ................. 38 Appendix D (Continued): Management and Solutions in Environmental Science (MSES) .............................................................................................................................. 43 Appendix D: Internal review conducted by ACFN’s Dene Lands and Resource Management (DLRM) ...
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Attachment From Metis Nation of Saskatchewean to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Metis Nation of Saskatchewan
  • Reference Number: 76
  • Submitted: 2022-10-19
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From Metis Nation of Saskatchewean to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • 1 Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN-S) Suite 201, 208-19th St W. Saskatoon, SK S7M 5X8 (phone)306-343-8285 (email) metisnationsk.com October 19, 2022 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 280 Slater Street, P.O. Box 1046, Station B Ottawa, ON K1P 5S9 Attention: Nicole Frigault, Environmental Assessment Specialist By email: rook1@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca To the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Re: NexGen Rook 1 Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Written Intervention from the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan The Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (“MN-S”), including in respect of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Northern Region II, is providing the enclosed feedback with respect to the draft Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for the Rook 1 Project (the “Project”) submitted by NexGen Energy Ltd. (“NexGen”). History of the Métis To begin, we would like to acknowledge that the land on which our people live is the traditional and current territory and ...
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Attachment From Birch Narrows Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Birch Narrows Dene Nation
  • Reference Number: 73
  • Submitted: 2022-10-12
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From Birch Narrows Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • NexGen Rook I Uranium Mine – Environmental Impact Statement Technical Review October 12, 2022 Submitted by: Birch Narrows Dene Nation TABLE OF CONTENTS | i Contents 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2 1.1 Birch Narrows Dene Nation .......................................................................................................... 2 2.0 NexGen Rook I Project ................................................................................................. 4 3.0 Community Input ........................................................................................................ 7 4.0 Review of Rook I ......................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Knowledge and Land Use .............................................................. 8 4.2 ...
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Attachment From the Canadian Environmental Law Association to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Canadian Environmental Law Association
  • Reference Number: 74
  • Submitted: 2022-10-12
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From the Canadian Environmental Law Association to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • Canadian Environmental Law Association T 416 960-2284 • F 416 960-9392 • 55 University Avenue, Suite 1500 Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2H7 • cela.ca SUBMISSION BY THE CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION TO THE CANADIAN NUCLEAR SAFETY COMMISSION REGARDING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR NEXGEN ENERGY LTD.’S PROPOSED ROOK I PROJECT CEAA Reference Number: 80171 Prepared by: Sara Libman, Legal Counsel Luc Lance Dr. Robert Patrick October 12, 2022 CELA Intervention - Canadian Environmental Law Association T 416 960-2284 • F 416 960-9392 • 55 University Avenue, Suite 1500 Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2H7 • cela.ca 2 CONTENTS LIST OF ACRONYMS................................................................................................................................................ 4 I. INTRODUCTION ...
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Attachment From Ya'thi Néné Lands and Resources to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Ya'thi Néné Lands and Resources
  • Reference Number: 75
  • Submitted: 2022-10-12
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From the Ya’thi Néné Lands and Resources to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • 1 NexGen EIS Review – Primary Areas of Concern From Ya’thi Néné Lands and Resources (YNLR) Overview: YNLR is a not-for-profit organization established by the Black Lake Denesųłiné First Nation, Fond du Lac Denesųłiné First Nation, and Hatchet Lake Denesųłiné First Nation (collectively known as Athabasca Denesųłiné) and the municipalities of Camsell Portage, Uranium City, Stony Rapids and Wollaston Lake. YNLR has the authority to represent the communities in this EIS regulatory process. NexGen is proposing to develop an underground uranium mine at the Rook 1 project site located within Nuhenéné, the traditional territory of the Athabasca Denesųłiné (AD), near Patterson Lake. YNLR’s mission is to protect the lands and waters of Nuhenéné for the long-term benefit of its Denesųłiné First Nations and Athabasca communities, guided by their knowledge, traditions, and ambitions, while being a respected partner in relations with industries, governments, and ...
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Attachment From the Northern Village of Île-à-la-Crosse to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Northern Village of Ile-a-la Crosse
  • Reference Number: 71
  • Submitted: 2022-10-11
  • Updated: 2022-10-13 - 1:15 PM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From the Northern Village of Île-à-la-Crosse to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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Attachment From the Saskatchewan Environmental Society to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Saskatchewan Environmental Society
  • Reference Number: 72
  • Submitted: 2022-10-11
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From the Saskatchewan Environmental Society to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • Comments to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regarding: NexGen Energy Ltd.’s Rook 1 Environmental Impact Statement Prepared by Ann Coxworth, Bert Weichel and Jan Norris, representing the Saskatchewan Environmental Society Submitted to the CNSC: 12 October 2022 CONTACT INFORMATION: Saskatchewan Environmental Society PO Box 1372 Saskatoon SK S7K 3N9 info@environmentalsociety.ca 306.665.1915 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 1. Concerns about the scope of the Environmental Assessment…………………………………………..1 2. Tailings management…………………………………………………………………………………………….3 2.a) Experience with deep underground storage………………………………………………...……..3 2.b) Preparation of the UGTMF cells……………………………………………………………………...…4 2.c) Adaptive management and long-term groundwater contamination………………………...4 3. Greenhouse gas ...
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Attachment From The Clearwater River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Clearwater River Dene Nation
  • Reference Number: 69
  • Submitted: 2022-10-11
  • Updated: 2022-10-13 - 1:18 PM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From The Clearwater River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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Attachment From Buffalo River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Buffalo River Dene Nation
  • Reference Number: 70
  • Submitted: 2022-10-06
  • Updated: 2022-10-13 - 1:19 PM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project Phase: Impact Assessment
  • Participation Notice: Public Comment Period on NexGen's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rook I Project
  • From Buffalo River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I draft EIS
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  • Buffalo River Dene Nation Band No 398 Box 40 Dillon, Sask S0M 0S0 October 4, 2022 To Nicole Frigault, The following is a letter of support from the Buffalo River Dene Nation (BRDN) to be included in the formal federal draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) public review for NexGen’s Rook I Project. BRDN and NexGen have a long history of engagement and collaboration together, with relationships being developed with BRDN community and leadership as far back as 2016. From engagement during exploration, through the Study Agreement (SA), and most recently the implementation of the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) for the Rook I Project, NexGen has been diligent in their engagement activities. They have ensured that all programs were well defined and well communicated, and consistently demonstrate their commitment to working in partnership with BRDN to continue to develop and support community programs and initiatives that focus on culture, education, career training, ...
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Attachment Disposition Table of Public and Indigenous Groups' Comments on Project Description - Rook I Project Tableau des réponses aux commentaires du public et des groupes autochtones sur la description du projet Rook I

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administration
  • Reference Number: 9
  • Submitted: 2019-12-12
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • Disposition Table of Public and Indigenous Groups' Comments on Project Description - Rook I Project
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  • Disposition Table of Public and Indigenous Groups’ Comments on Project Description – Rook I Project E-Doc: 6001783 Page 1 Item # Source Number Comment Excerpts (all original submissions can be found on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry, reference #80171) CNSC Response 1. Ya’thi Néné Lands and Resource (YNLR) YNLR-1 Many Athabasca Basin community members are traditional land users that rely on hunting, fishing and trapping to support their families and communities. Protection of the ecological systems that support traditional land use is critical. The sustainable and responsible use of water resources should be a top priority for NexGen when operating the Rook I Project site. Residents use the multiple lakes, ponds, and rivers for a variety of purposes and highly value the environmental protection of water. Community members will want to be assured that water resources are safe and respected. All efforts should be made to design a ...
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  • Tableau des réponses aux commentaires du public et des groupes autochtones sur la description du projet Rook I E-Doc: 6001783 Page 1 Point Source Numéro Extraits des commentaires (toutes les présentations originales se trouvent dans la référence no 80171 du Registre canadien d’évaluation d’impact) Réponse de la CCSN 1. Ya’thi Néné Lands and Resource (YNLR) YNLR-1 De nombreux résidents des collectivités du bassin d’Athabasca sont des usagers traditionnels de la terre qui dépendent de la chasse, de la pêche et du piégeage pour subvenir aux besoins de leur famille et de leur collectivité. La protection des systèmes écologiques qui favorisent l’utilisation des terres à des fins traditionnelles revêt une importance capitale. L’utilisation durable et responsable des ressources en eau devrait être un objectif prioritaire de NexGen dans le cadre de son exploitation de l’installation du projet Rook I. Les résidents utilisent un grand nombre de lacs, ...

Attachment From Dene Lands and Resource Management to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description From Dene Lands and Resource Management to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administration
  • Reference Number: 7
  • Submitted: 2019-07-26
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • From Dene Lands and Resource Management to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description (French Only)
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  • July 26, 2019 From: Rose Ross (Dene Lands and Resource Management (DLRM)) To: Nicole Frigault, Environmental Assessment Specialist Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By email: cnsc.ea-ee.ccsn@canada.ca NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project CEAA Reference Number: 80171 Hello Nicole, Please find the attached submission containing comments on the NexGen Energy Ltd. Project Description from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) Dene Lands and Resource Management (DLRM) office on behalf of the ACFN. Best regards, Rose Ross mailto:cnsc.ea-ee.ccsn@canada.ca <Personal Information Redacted> <Personal Information Redacted> <Personal Information Redacted><Personal Information Redacted> DLRM - NextGen Public Comments - July 26, 2019 2019 July 26 re Submission Letter to CNSC_
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  • July 26, 2019 From: Rose Ross (Dene Lands and Resource Management (DLRM)) To: Nicole Frigault, Environmental Assessment Specialist Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By email: cnsc.ea-ee.ccsn@canada.ca NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project CEAA Reference Number: 80171 Hello Nicole, Please find the attached submission containing comments on the NexGen Energy Ltd. Project Description from the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) Dene Lands and Resource Management (DLRM) office on behalf of the ACFN. Best regards, Rose Ross mailto:cnsc.ea-ee.ccsn@canada.ca <Personal Information Redacted> <Personal Information Redacted> <Personal Information Redacted><Personal Information Redacted> DLRM - NextGen Public Comments - July 26, 2019 2019 July 26 re Submission Letter to CNSC_

Attachment From Metis Nation of Saskatchewan MN-S to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administration
  • Reference Number: 5
  • Submitted: 2019-07-05
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • From Metis Nation of Saskatchewan MN-S to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description
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  • June 20, 2019 By E-mai l Nicole Frigault Environmental Assessment Specialist, Technical Support Branch Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission / Government of Canada Dear Nicole Frigault: Re: Comments on NexGen Energy Ltd. Project Description On behalf of Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Saskatchewan (“MNS”), I would like to thank you for reviewing our concerns set out in this letter. As you may be aware, the MNS is different from other Indigenous governments. As the democratically constituted representative for additional time and engagement through the consultation process relationship with Canada which has been documents, including the July 20, 2018 Framework Agreement for Advancing Recon between Métis Nation - Saskatchewan and Canada The MNS has, at present, significant concerns regarding the Rook I Project ( seeks to be fully engaged throughout the federal and provincial EA processes. occurring on Métis lands which are the subject of a land claim. land claim in the July ...

Attachment From The Clearwater River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administration
  • Reference Number: 6
  • Submitted: 2019-06-01
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • From The Clearwater River Dene Nation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description
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  • June 1, 2019 From: Matthew General (The Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN)) To: Nicole Frigault, Environmental Assessment Specialist Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By email: cnsc.ea-ee.ccsn@canada.ca Comments concerning the NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project Description CEAA Reference number: 80171 Ms. Nicole Frigault Environmental Assessment Specialist Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Good afternoon Nicole. The Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) is pleased to submit the attached comments in relation to the NexGen Rook I Project Description. With thanks, M General JFK Law For CRDN 1 Clearwater River Dene Nation Comments on Project Description NexGen Energy Ltd.'s Rook I Project May 31, 2019 2 1.0 Introduction This document provides the comments of Clearwater River Dene Nation (“CRDN”) on NexGen Energy Ltd.’s project description (the “Project Description”) for the Rook I ...

Attachment From Ya'thi Néné Land and Resource Office to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description

  • Rook I Project
  • Author: Administration
  • Reference Number: 4
  • Submitted: 2019-05-31
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: N/A
  • From Ya'thi Néné Land and Resource Office to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission re: Comments on the Rook I Project Description
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  • May 31, 2019 From: Michael Dawe (Ya’thi Néné Land and resource Office) To: Nicole Frigault, Environmental Assessment Specialist Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission By email: cnsc.ea-ee.ccsn@canada.ca Comments concerning the NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project Description CEAA Reference number: 80171 Ms. Nicole Frigault Environmental Assessment Specialist Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Attention: Nicole Frigault Attached please find a submission containing comments on the NexGen Energy Ltd. Project Description from the Ya’thi Nene Land and Resource Office. Thank You. Michael L. Dawe, M.SEM Environmental Consultant Saskatoon, SK 1 Written Submission from Ya’thi Néné Land and Resource Office In the Matter of; NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project Description Garrett Schmidt Executive Director Ya’thi Néné Land and Resource Office Saskatoon, SK <Personal Information Redacted> 2 ...

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