Implementation Plan for the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive ...

ANNEX AProject 16 - 1:Project Manager:Establishment and operation of National ParksDepartment of Environment (DOE) - Canadian Parks Service (CPS)Participant/Liaison: Sahtu Tribal Council, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) -Economic Development and Tourism (ED&T)Obligations Addressed:16.1.6 Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, all national parks in the settlement area shallbe planned, established and managed pursuant to the National Parks Act, R.S. 1985, c. M-13,and other legislation, the national parks policy and park management plans in effect from timeto time.Referenced Clauses: 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBILITY TIMING GUIDELINES(in sequence)1. Propose establishment of a National CPS after settlementPark in the Sahtu settlement arealegislation2. Prepare an Impact and Benefit Plan for CPS, Sahtu Tribal after proposing newproposed National Park Council park3. Minister makes a decision on an Impact Minister, DOE within a reasonable timeand Benefit Planof starting discussionson PlanORIf the two parties fail to reach agreement CPS, Sahtu Tribalon an Impact and Benefit Plan the:Council, Minister,- Sahtu Tribal Council and CPS may DOEeach submit their own plan to Minister;- Minister considers plans and decideson a plan; and- Minister gives written reasons for hisdecision4. Establish National Park CPS after preparation of- where necessary, recognize Sahtu impact and benefit plantraditional and current use of lands inthe park in the policies and publicinformation programs and materials- survey boundaries of the park5. Establish a National Park Management CPS, Renewable at time park isCommittee (NPMC) Resources Council established- consultation regarding structure- identify candidates for membership oncommittee- appoint members and alternate members- convene committee- select chairperson- adopt operating proceduresSAHTU IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 77