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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