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[523] The Hyland-Coal THA would have an AAC of approximately 90,000-105,000 m 3 of timber
per year. Three other THAs would each be for 30,000 m 3 of timber per year. The tenure term would
be for five years with provision for an extension of another five years on the basis of performance.
December 4, 2000 was the deadline for proponents to submit all required elements of the RFP.
2010 FC 495 (CanLII)
[524] The evaluation and selection criteria were particularly favourable to the Plaintiffs’ mill.
They included, among other things, employment, existing plant, demonstrated experience, local
processing and local participation, local hire and training initiatives.
[525] By letter dated October 5 th , Mr. Don Oulton, Acting President of SYFC, wrote to Mr. Monty
at the Regional Office of DIAND in Whitehorse. His letter addressed the THAs and SYFC’s
response to them. Mr. Oulton posed several questions about the objectives, proposed approval
process and requirements for specific aspects of forest management planning.
[526] He further said in this letter that the responses to those questions would allow SYFC to
make a thorough, complete and accurate THA proposal. This letter is found in Exhibit D-81, Tab
124.
[527] As the submission date for RFP drew closer, the Federal election had intervened and the
Department was prevented from finalizing the consultation process. Mr. Monty on November 7 th