SEV CHANGES Replace: “that…

SEV CHANGES

Replace: “that might/may SIGNIFIGANTLY affect/impact the environment” through entire SEV
With : “that might/may ADVERSELY affect/impact the environment” through entire SEV

2. MINISTRY VISION, MANDATE AND BUSINESS

4. Mines
Replace: ENDM promotes a strong, safe and sustainable minerals industry by providing a predictable and efficient regulatory regime, generating valuable geological information, supporting Indigenous participation and ensuring safe, environmentally sound mineral development and rehabilitation.
With : ENDM promotes a strong, safe and sustainable minerals industry by providing a predictable and efficient regulatory regime, generating valuable geological information, supporting CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION WITH THE INDIGENOUS, TOWNSHIPS, MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES and ensuring safe, environmentally sound mineral development and rehabilitation.

3. APPLICATION OF THE SEV
c. Mines, c.i.
Replace: sound environmental planning that recognizes mining as a temporary land use, replaced in the long-term with alternative natural, recreational or commercial land use.
With : sound environmental planning that recognizes mining as a temporary land use, which MAY OR MAY NOT BE FEASIBLY REPLACED in the long-term with alternative natural, recreational or commercial land use.

Add from previous SEV version:
-Eliminates long-term effects on the environment
-In cooperation with other ministries, minimizes environmental disturbances during all phases of mining recognizing that prevention is more effective than remediation and rehabilitation of an environmental problem.

6. CONSULTATION
Replace: ENDM recognizes that assessing the impacts of decisions that may significantly affect the environment is best accomplished when affected communities, including Indigenous communities, are consulted.
With : ENDM recognizes that assessing the impacts of decisions that may adversely affect the environment is best accomplished when affected communities, including Indigenous communities, AND ALL LOWER TIER GOVERNMENTS are consulted.

ENDM aspires to consult with affected communities in an open and transparent manner by:
Add these from previous SEV version:
4. Giving formal written notice given to Indigenous at the earliest proposal request for all Plans and Permits
5. Giving formal written notice given to all lower tier governments at the earliest proposal request for all Plans and Permits

7. CONSIDERATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Replace: When making decisions that might significantly affect the environment, the Ministry will provide opportunities for the engagement and involvement of Indigenous people and communities affected so that their broader interests can be considered appropriately. This commitment is not intended to alter or detract from any constitutional obligation the province may have with respect to the duty to consult.
With : When making decisions that might adversely affect the environment, the Ministry will provide opportunities for CONSULTATION, engagement and involvement of Indigenous people and communities affected AT THE EARLIEST PROPOSAL REQUEST so that their broader interests can be considered appropriately. This commitment is not intended to alter or detract from any constitutional obligation the province may have with respect to the duty to consult.