Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today my Member's statement is on the Esso Norman Wells reclamation. Mr. Speaker, I produced a discussion paper on this industrial land remediation and reclamation issue last September, and the intent of stewardship responsibilities under devolution.
Mr. Speaker, being responsible and proactive would mean setting up an oversight committee and only show to the federal government, a one third shareholder of the oilfield, and the operator that we take these responsibilities very seriously, but also demonstrate to the rest of the NWT residents.
Mr. Speaker, this reclamation has seen approval of the closure and reclamation permit approved by the Sahtu Land and Water Board issued prior to Christmas. One particular example of oversight is an old, abandoned landfill outside the proven area boundary. This contamination was a disposal site for many different types of industrial waste and containers. I know, because I was paid to put it there.
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Mr. Speaker, later I will have questions for the Minister of Lands and see if I can get paid again. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.