We are different than the Bakken in many ways. The intensity of development, the speed and pace of development are different; we have a different regulatory regime that requires environmental work to be done prior to any project proceeding. We have a lot of monitoring done in the area of groundwater monitoring and mapping in the area of where they plan to work, wildlife baseline information needs to be taken. We are going to make sure, through the best practices, that we allow and account for what the topography and geography is going to look like, including permafrost. The big issue for us is the different regulatory regime, and the pace and intensity in the Northwest Territories is something we have to control and has to fit in with the broader planning for ourselves as a government and the people of the Sahtu with their land use plan. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 393-17(4): Monitoring Or Oversight Provisions Regarding Hydraulic Fracturing In The Sahtu
In the Legislative Assembly on October 29th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Question 393-17(4): Monitoring Or Oversight Provisions Regarding Hydraulic Fracturing In The Sahtu
Oral Questions
October 28th, 2013
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