Evidence on the Adequacy of First Nations Consultation - BC Hydro ...

2 – Consultation Activities Since 11 March 2010
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Install access control gates and signage for areas of highest concern, where
reasonable, and authorized and agreed by appropriate ministries; and
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Assist in the development of, and participate in, a local multi‐stakeholder group to
look at methods to reduce unauthorized access to the right‐of‐way during the
construction of the Project.
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2.8 Commitments to Further Consultation and Accommodation
BC Hydro will continue to consult with the identified First Nations throughout the
remainder of the definition and implementation phases of the Project. BC Hydro will
continue to:
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provide timely information and updates regarding the Project and the regulatory
process;
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provide timely responses to any questions and/or information requests regarding
the Project;
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seek to understand any general concerns of First Nations respecting the Project
and, where appropriate, consider such concerns in the Project’s final design and
delivery; and
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engage in discussions to further identify means to avoid, mitigate or otherwise
accommodate, if necessary, any potential impacts by the Project to aboriginal
interests.
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Specific to the KNC and its member First Nations, BC Hydro remains optimistic that the
benefits, impact management and procurement agreements will be completed before
Final Submissions are due for this Application. In any event, BC Hydro will:
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continue to look for ways of providing benefits during construction of the Project
to the KNC and its member First Nations, including employment and procurement
opportunities;
BCTC Columbia Valley Transmission Project – <strong>Evidence</strong> on Adequacy of First Nations Consultation 10
7 May 2010