Bill C-6
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SUMMARY |
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This enactment establishes an environmental management regime
for mining activities conducted on lands in the Yukon Territory under
the Yukon Quartz Mining Act and the Yukon Placer Mining Act. It
institutes a classification of levels of mining activity and a correspond
ing system of approvals by federal authorities.
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Persons wishing to conduct any mining activity must determine
under which classification level the activity falls, and must comply with
the various requirements applicable to that level of activity. There are
four classes of activity (which are detailed in the regulations), ranging
in their effect from minor environmental disturbance to significant
impact.
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``Class I'' activities require no approval, but must comply with
prescribed operating conditions. ``Class II'' activities require prior
notification to a federal authority. ``Class III'' activities require the
advance submission and approval of a detailed operating plan. ``Class
IV'' activities also require an operating plan and, in addition, require
public notification and, in some cases, public consultation.
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Hard-rock mines under the Yukon Quartz Mining Act must obtain a
licence before going into production.
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Security deposits may be required up to the amount of the estimated
cost of mitigating the environmental disturbance.
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The enactment provides for the amendment and transfer of operating
plans and licences. It provides for inspection and enforcement by
designated inspectors, and the imposition of fines for offences arising
from non-compliance with the provisions of the Act, regulations,
operating plans and licences.
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