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ANNEX AProject 9 - 1:Project Manager:Consultation regarding any amendment, renegotiation or renewal of <strong>the</strong> ProvenArea AgreementDepartment of Indian Affairs <strong>and</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Development (DIAND) – Nor<strong>the</strong>rnAffairs Program (NAP)Obligations Addressed:9.2.1 Government shall consult <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sahtu</strong> Tribal Council with respect to those matters to bediscussed with Esso or o<strong>the</strong>r parties on any amendment, renegotiation or renewal of <strong>the</strong>Proven Area Agreement or any new agreement <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> development of <strong>the</strong> Proven Area <strong>and</strong>shall keep <strong>the</strong> <strong>Sahtu</strong> Tribal Council fully in<strong>for</strong>med of <strong>the</strong> progress of such negotiations. The<strong>Sahtu</strong> Tribal Council shall treat such in<strong>for</strong>mation as confidential if requested by government todo so.ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBILITY TIMING GUIDELINES(in sequence)1. Notify <strong>the</strong> STC of an intention to discuss NAP after settlementwith Esso or o<strong>the</strong>r parties an amendment,legislationrenegotiation or renewal of <strong>the</strong> Proven AreaAgreement or any new agreement <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>development of <strong>the</strong> Proven Area; provide <strong>the</strong>STC with a reasonable period of time toprepare its views on <strong>the</strong> matter; <strong>and</strong> provide<strong>the</strong> STC with an opportunity to present itsviews2. Review <strong>the</strong> proposal <strong>and</strong> present views to STC within period providedNAP3. Give full <strong>and</strong> fair consideration to <strong>the</strong> views NAPpresented4. Fully in<strong>for</strong>m <strong>the</strong> STC of <strong>the</strong> progress of any NAP on an on-going basissuch negotiations with Esso or o<strong>the</strong>r partiesafter <strong>the</strong> commencementof negotiations,but at least every fourmonths5. If requested by NAP, in<strong>for</strong>mation provided to STC as required<strong>the</strong> STC regarding any such negotiations withEsso or o<strong>the</strong>r parties will be treated asconfidentialSAHTU IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 29

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