Shell Canada Consultation Report to Alberta Environment and

Shell Canada Consultation Report to Alberta Environment and Aboriginal Consultation Office
Project Name: Pierre River Mine
Consultation Report for the Period:
August 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Proponent Contacts:
Jennifer Platman, Jessica Saunders
Erica Myles
Consultation Specialist
CIR Team Lead
Linda Jefferson
Sean Assie
Global Indigenous Relations Lead
Legal Counsel
Communication/Activity Log
Date of Engagement
Proponent Primary Shell
Lead/contact
August 5, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 14, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 25, 2014
Consultation Specialist
ACFN IRC Director - Lisa King
ACFN Consultant - Nicole Nicholls
Consultation Specialist
ACFN IRC Director - Lisa King, copy to Laura
Mitchell
ACFN Consultant - Nicole Nicholls
August 26, 2014
Individuals/Groups Contacted
(For Elders, note number in attendance)
ACFN Consultant, Nicole Nicholls
ACFN IRC Director - Lisa King
ACFN Consultant - Nicole Nicholls
Method of Contact and/or
activity
(Direct mail; Phone Call;
Email; Meeting*, Other)
Email
Email
Contact Summary
Shell emailed in follow up to request to attend Sept 11
meeting
Shell emailed a copy of the August 13, 2014 Quarterly
Update for the Pierre River Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry No:
59539 provided to the Joint Review Panel, as well as
the link to the CEAA registry.
Email
Provided June/July 2014 bi-monthly PRM
Consultation summary
Email
Shell emailed draft meeting agenda requesting any
edits or additions
Related Issue(s)
Aboriginal Consultation
Outcomes
August 11, 2014: Nicole emailed requesting purpose of the meeting as well as draft meeting
agenda.
Aboriginal Consultation
Aboriginal Consultation
Aboriginal Consultation
August 27, 2014: Nicole responded that they would review and advise of revisions to the
draft agenda; Shell sent a follow up email on Sept. 8, 2014 to confirm meeting and request
any edits/additions to the draft agenda.
Sept. 8, 2014: Nicole emailed advising that they have no changes at this time.
Shell Canada Consultation Report to Alberta Environment and Aboriginal Consultation Office
Project Name: Pierre River Mine
Consultation Report for the Period:
August 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Proponent Contacts:
Jennifer Platman, Jessica Saunders
Erica Myles
Consultation Specialist
CIR Team Lead
Linda Jefferson
Sean Assie
Global Indigenous Relations Lead
Legal Counsel
Communication/Activity Log
Date of Engagement
Proponent Primary Shell
Lead/contact
Individuals/Groups Contacted
(For Elders, note number in attendance)
Method of Contact and/or
activity
(Direct mail; Phone Call;
Email; Meeting*, Other)
Contact Summary
Related Issue(s)
Outcomes
Shell has proposed a multi-stakeholder Cultural Assessment workshop in November and will
send invitations with a draft scope of work/agenda. ACFN indicated that they are opposed to
the PRM project and any development north of the Firebag River. They noted that they will
consider participating in the workshop, however they do not want to be seen as doing work
in support of the project.
ACFN noted their concerns with river water quality and quantity as members use natural
springs for drinking water. Shell indicated that we are committed to water monitoring and
management and are actively engaged with CEMA. Shell also noted that no process
affected water is being discharged at site. As requested by ACFN, Shell will provide a copy
of the CEMA Athabaska River Groundwater Interaction report and map.
Sept. 11, 2014
Consultation Specialist
ACFN IRC Director - Lisa King, ACFN Legal
Counsel - Melissa Daniels, ACFN Consultant Nicole Nicholls
Meeting
ACFN IRC/Shell meeting was held at ACFN's office in
Ft. McMurray. PRM discussion included:
1. Cultural Assessment Workshop;
2. Mine Planning & proposed a piezometer project;
3. an update on 2014/15 field studies;
4. Regional Study Area (RSA)
Aboriginal Consultation
ACFN indicated that they are concerned about the bison and their habitat. They asked about
whether Shell is doing helicopter work, as band members have are upset about the activity.
Shell responded that the environmental field crews did do some work over the summer
months using a helicopter, in addition to other industry helicopter work in the area. Shell's
field program is complete for 2014 but would will continue in 2015. Shell is engaged with the
government led Bison herd working group and will continue to support these efforts.
Upon review of the field studies carried out by Golder Associates in 2014, ACFN asked if the
study results were compiled. Golder reponded that the results are still be compiled. ACFN
requests that these results be shared with them. Shell/Golder to follow up with ACFN on this.
Shell is planning a meeting with Environment Canada to discuss RSA methods for selecting
spacial boundaries. Shell will engage with Aboriginal groups, including ACFN, once we seek
input from the government.
At the end of the meeting, ACFN provided Shell with copies of two letters they submitted to
the JRP that morning with respect to Shell's methods on RSA Selection and for Cultural
Assessment, and Shell's proposal to consult with Regulatory agencies on methodology for
the Environmental Assessment.
August 7, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Fort Chipewyan Métis Local 125 - Kim
Dertien, Consultant
Email
Fort Chipewyan Métis Local 125 - Jumbo
Fraser, President and Ora Campbell
August 14, 2014
August 18, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Fort Chipewyan Métis Local 125 - Cynthia
Global Indigenous Relations Bertolin, Consultant., Jumbo Fraser, Ora
Campbell
Lead
Email
Email
Kim provided Shell with a status update of the TLU
Study underway
Shell emailed a copy of the August 13, 2014 Quarterly
Update for the Pierre River Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry No:
59539 provided to the Joint Review Panel, as well as
the link to the CEAA registry.
President of FCM Local 125 cc'd Shell on a letter to
the JRP advising of support for PRM, withdrawal of
SOC and advising they will not be participating in the
PRM hearing.
Traditional Land Use Study
Aboriginal Consultation
Aboriginal Consultation
Study ongoing
Shell Canada Consultation Report to Alberta Environment and Aboriginal Consultation Office
Project Name: Pierre River Mine
Consultation Report for the Period:
August 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Proponent Contacts:
Jennifer Platman, Jessica Saunders
Erica Myles
Consultation Specialist
CIR Team Lead
Linda Jefferson
Sean Assie
Global Indigenous Relations Lead
Legal Counsel
Communication/Activity Log
Date of Engagement
Proponent Primary Shell
Lead/contact
August 25, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Sept. 19, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 25, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Individuals/Groups Contacted
(For Elders, note number in attendance)
Fort Chipewyan Métis Local 125 - Jumbo
Fraser, President and Ora Campbell
Fort Chipewyan Métis Local 125 - Kim
Dertien, Consultant
NSFMB Chief John Malcolm
Method of Contact and/or
activity
(Direct mail; Phone Call;
Email; Meeting*, Other)
Email
Provided June/July 2014 bi-monthly PRM
Consultation summary
Email
After a few back and forth iterations of the map for
Shell to produce in support of the TLU Study, Shell
provided a map book to Kim via email.
Email
NSFMB Chief John Malcolm
August 11, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Email/Direct mail
MCFN GIR - Melody Lepine, Director
August 14, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 25, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 26, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Email
MCFN GIR - Melody Lepine, Director
MCFN GIR - Melody Lepine, Director, Carl
Braun
Email
Consultation Specialist
Provided June/July 2014 bi-monthly PRM
Consultation summary
Shell provided a follow up letter regarding its April
2014 Elder's meeting comments, January 17, 2014
SOC and recent request for TLU study.
Shell emailed a copy of the August 13, 2014 Quarterly
Update for the Pierre River Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry No:
59539 provided to the Joint Review Panel, as well as
the link to the CEAA registry.
Provided June/July 2014 bi-monthly PRM
Consultation summary
Confirmed Sept 30, 2014 ECC meeting
Email
MCFN GIR - Melody Lepine, Director, Carl
Braun, JFK Law - Christopher Evans
Sept. 30, 2014
Contact Summary
Related Issue(s)
Aboriginal Consultation
Traditional Land Use Study
Study ongoing
Aboriginal Consultation
Traditional Land Use
Aboriginal Consultation
August 18, 2014: Voice message from Mr. Malcolm stating Shell could expect a formal
response to the letter provided.
August 14, 2014: Melody confirmed receipt, and indicated that MCFN has a new
consultation lead for Shell, Carl Braun. He will join the ECC meetings.
Aboriginal Consultation
August 26, 2014: MCFN requested materials in advance of the meeting.
Aboriginal Consultation
Q3 MCFN/Shell ECC meeting was held at Shell's
office in Ft. McMurray. PRM discussion included:
1. Cultural Assessment Workshop;
2. Mine Planning & proposed a piezometer project;
3. an update on 2014/15 field studies;
4. Regional Study Area (RSA)
Meeting
Outcomes
Sept. 11, 2014: Shell provided previous meeting notes and draft agenda for input, for Sept.
30 ECC meeting.
Shell has proposed a multi-stakeholder Cultural Assessment workshop in November and will
send invitations with a draft scope of work/agenda.
Shell is meeting with Environment Canada on October 17, 2014 to discuss RSA methods for
selecting spacial boundaries. Shell will engage with Aboriginal groups, including MCFN
once we seek input from the government.
Aboriginal Consultation
MCFN asked about bison sightings in the field and whether Shell uses reporting cards. Shell
to look into and advise back to MCFN.
Discussion around MCFN's upcoming Industry Tradeshow on November 27. Shell will
participate, but inquired as to what information the community would like to hear. Shell will
attend and answer community member questions with respect to the PRM project.
August 1, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Fort McKay Sustainability Department - Peter
Fortna
Peter emailed to confirm ECC meeting date
Email
Aboriginal Consultation
August 1, 2014: Shell confirmed meeting date of September 17.
August 13, 2014: Conflict in meeting day resulted in rescheduling the ECC meeting to
October 1, 2014.
Shell Canada Consultation Report to Alberta Environment and Aboriginal Consultation Office
Project Name: Pierre River Mine
Consultation Report for the Period:
August 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Proponent Contacts:
Jennifer Platman, Jessica Saunders
Erica Myles
Consultation Specialist
CIR Team Lead
Linda Jefferson
Sean Assie
Global Indigenous Relations Lead
Legal Counsel
Communication/Activity Log
Date of Engagement
Proponent Primary Shell
Lead/contact
Individuals/Groups Contacted
(For Elders, note number in attendance)
Method of Contact and/or
activity
(Direct mail; Phone Call;
Email; Meeting*, Other)
Fort McKay Sustainability Department - Bori
Arrobo
August 14, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 25, 2014
Consultation Specialist
September 8, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 9, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Email
Fort McKay Sustainability Department - Bori
Arrobo, Peter Fortna
Fort McKay Sustainability Department - Bori
Arrobo
Métis Local 1935 - Salem Al-Ahmad, Industry
Relations and Business Development, Peter
Fortna, Consultant
Consultation Specialist
Email
Email
Shell emailed a draft agenda for September 12
meeting which included an update on PRM.
August 15, 2014
Consultation Specialist
August 25, 2014
Consultation Specialist
Email
Métis Local 1935 - Kyle Harrietha, General
Manager
Métis Local 1935 - Salem Al-Ahmad, Industry
Relations and Business Development
Consultation Specialist
Shell emailed a copy of the August 13, 2014 Quarterly
Update for the Pierre River Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry No:
59539 provided to the Joint Review Panel, as well as
the link to the CEAA registry.
Related Issue(s)
Aboriginal Consultation
Aboriginal Consultation
Aboriginal Consultation
Aboriginal Consultation
Email
Provided June/July 2014 bi-monthly PRM
Consultation summary
Aboriginal Consultation
Meeting
August 14, 2014: Bori confirmed receipt
Sept 9, 2014: Shell responded that we have an ECC meeting scheduled for October 1st and
that we would include this in our agenda. Fort McKay concurred via email response.
Peter responded that he agreed with the proposed agenda
Aboriginal Consultation
Email
A meeting was held at ML1935 office in Ft. McMurray.
PRM discussion included:
1. Cultural Assessment Workshop;
2. Mine Planning;
3. an update on 2014/15 field studies;
4. Regional Study Area (RSA)
Outcomes
Aboriginal Consultation
Métis Local 1935 GM cc'd Shell on a letter to the PRM
JRP withdrawing SOC and informing that FM 1935 will
not be participating in the PRM hearing.
Métis Local 1935 - Salem Al-Ahmad, Industry
Relations and Business Development, Peter
Fortna, Consultant
Sept. 12, 2014
Shell emailed a copy of the August 13, 2014 Quarterly
Update for the Pierre River Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry No:
59539 provided to the Joint Review Panel, as well as
the link to the CEAA registry.
Provided June/July 2014 bi-monthly PRM
Consultation summary
Bori sent follow up from July email regarding a
meeting to discuss Shell's status of PRM SIR
responses.
Email
Métis Local 1935 - Salem Al-Ahmad, Industry
Relations and Business Development
August 14, 2014
Contact Summary
Shell has proposed a multi-stakeholder Cultural Assessment workshop in November and will
send invitations with a draft scope of work/agenda.
Aboriginal Consultation
Shell is meeting with Environment Canada on October 17, 2014 to discuss RSA methods for
selecting spacial boundaries. Shell will engage with Aboriginal groups, including ML 1935
once we seek input from the government.
Sept. 22, 2014: Salem emailed and provided an idea for a workshop technique.
August 25, 2014
CIR
ML
FMFN SD
NSFMB
CRPCB
DFO
Consultation Specialist
MNA-R1, William Landstrom, President
Consultation and Indigenous Relations
Métis Local
Fort McKay First Nation Sustainability Department
Non-Status Fort McMurray/Fort McKay Band
Clearwater River Paul Cree Band #175
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Email
Provided June/July 2014 bi-monthly PRM
Consultation summary
Aboriginal Consultation
Shell Canada Consultation Report to Alberta Environment and Aboriginal Consultation Office
Project Name: Pierre River Mine
Consultation Report for the Period:
August 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Proponent Contacts:
Jennifer Platman, Jessica Saunders
Erica Myles
Consultation Specialist
CIR Team Lead
Linda Jefferson
Sean Assie
Global Indigenous Relations Lead
Legal Counsel
Communication/Activity Log
Date of Engagement
CEAA
AESRD
NNLP
JPME/PRM
TK/TLU
MCFN GIR
ACFN IRC
FMFN 468
MNA-R1
JRP
SIR
SOC
SOW
CKK
ECC
Proponent Primary Shell
Lead/contact
Individuals/Groups Contacted
(For Elders, note number in attendance)
Method of Contact and/or
activity
(Direct mail; Phone Call;
Email; Meeting*, Other)
Contact Summary
Related Issue(s)
Outcomes
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
No Net Loss Plan
Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine
Traditional Environmental Knowledge and Traditional Land Use
Mikisew Cree First Nation Government and Industry Relations
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Industry Relations Corporation
Fort McMurray First Nation #468
Métis Nation of Alberta Region 1
Joint Review Panel
Supplemental Information Request
Statement of Concern
Scope of Work
Community Knowledge Keeper
Environment and Consultation Committee
The engagements noted in this report are only a brief summary to an event or a piece of correspondence, and does not reflect the full extent of the information that is in Shell’s consultation record. Further supporting information may be made available, if required.

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