I would like to thank the Member for that question and for giving it to us in advance because I have to get some really important details out in the open here. In 2019, the GNWT approach to contaminated sites management was released, and we continue to build upon this work. The interdepartmental contaminated sites committee and working group have formed to coordinate and implement this work. It is anticipated the work plan will be finalized in the spring of 2021. Over the years since devolution, the GNWT has also worked with the land and water resource boards and the federal government to update the guidelines and model for establishing securities. With the regulations being developed under the Public Land Act and other oil and gas regulations being developed by ITI, we will continue to make ongoing improvements to the regulatory system to prevent future liabilities.
Shane Thompson on Question 627-19(2): Regulatory System for Contaminated Oil and Gas Sites
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 627-19(2): Regulatory System for Contaminated Oil and Gas Sites
Oral Questions
March 2nd, 2021
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