Revised Final Environmental Study Report (24 MB) - Gold Canyon ...

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1. Unclear as to who is referenced as “stakeholders” here
2. Please refer to Tables 3-1 and 3-2 in the ESR for mitigation measures developed to address
these concerns.
3. Additional comments: Degree of impact is speculative, Tourist Operators do not have exclusive
rights to the use of the lands and the “wilderness” surrounding their operations. The Project is
consistent with the responsible development of the resources in the region
4. GCU has adopted measures to limit access, including installation of gates, maximizing setbacks,
and signage restricting access.
5. This is unlikely. Road use will be seasonal, and will be consistent with current use of the ice road
on Birch Lake, which will be discontinued.
6. The crossing was moved downstream to protect the viewscape at the popular fishing hole on
the rapids.
7. GCU is willing to work with TFTO on a good neighbour policy. TFTO offered to draft a policy for
discussion but none has been forthcoming.
8. GCU has adopted environmental protection measures that are well-established and well-proven
on other ESRs in the region, including all FMP mitigation measures and additional site-specific
mitigation measures as described throughout the ESR.
9. The corridor is kept to minimum width, respecting safety.
10. GCU has proposed access restrictions, and expects there will be less risk of theft or vandalism
with discontinuance of Birch Lake ice road.
11. Fragmentation and increased predation are always a concern surrounding the construction of
any linear development in caribou habitat. GCU will decommission old drill/exploration trails
throughout their property. This will reduce the overall cumulative km's of linear corridors in this
area.
12. GCU provided responses for all concerns raised in relation to the ESR, generally within 1 week of
being advised of the concern. Mitigation measures were added to address the concerns, or
parts of the Project were scaled back in response to feedback, as a sequential review of the
consultation documents (Base Case Project Description, Draft ESR, Final ESR) will show.
Gold Canyon Resources Inc.
Response to TFTO Submission for Springpole Access Corridor Final ESR
April 2013 Schedule 2/- 7-