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Energy, Environmental Impacts, and Sustainable Development Presented by Cat Shrier, Ph.D., P.G. Water Resources Planner (403) 532-5797 [email protected] Key Components of an EIA PROPONENT STAKEHOLDERS TECHNICAL REGULATORS NEPA Process A process not a permit or approval Projects with a federal nexus States and localities have own EIA processes Lead agency is responsible for NEPA Cooperating Agencies Proponent Pays Third Party Consultant (works for agency) The Public Plays a Critical Role The Scoping Process Draft EIS Final EIS Record of Decision (ROD) Comparative Study for NRCan Process clarity and predictability are key Scoping Roles and responsibilities Timelines Time to complete EIA impacted by: Size, complexity, sensitivity of the environment Community and cultural issues Requirements and inter-jurisdictional process Delays due to regulatory capacity issues / completeness of submittals EIA Process Adds Value Enables regulatory / funding approval Positive community relationships Optimized project design Reduced environmental liabilities More predictable schedule / framework Consistent with corporate environmental policies Supports development and implementation of strategies for SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT … WHAT??? Sustainable Development Is … NOT just a buzzword NOT just an academic concept NOT just a vision statement An integral part of how companies approach projects Based on sound and established practices Sustainable Development is … Continually finding ways to … … Environmental Impacts Sustainable Development is … Partnerships with local communities … … not just permit negotiations Sustainable Development is … Life cycle value assessment (LCVA) … Considering all stages of a project Sustainable Development is … … Improving technology and understanding … for increased efficiency and environmental benefits Sustainable Development is … … Reclamation through Post-Closure When Developing Energy Resources … … it is critical to understand Chris Schenk The resources being developed Paul Vonguerard The environment and potential impacts to that environment The communities and stakeholders and potential impacts to them Russ George (negative and positive) The regulatory process Sue Lowell Strategy for a sustainable approach