Common use of Project Agreement Clause in Contracts

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010-02-10 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21, 2009 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed – December 18, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010by 04-0209-10 09 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 05-0208-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 09 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010by 04-0208-15 09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board Original Signed by 19-08-09 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 18-0208-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu 09 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 08-0208-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx 09 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 05-0208-16 09 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Industry Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement Canada-Newfoundland and Consultation Approach Roles Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Responsibilities Service Standards Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Industry Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VIII Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) of the EA on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21, 2009 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS TC CEAR C-NLOPB RAs, CEA Agency Completed – December 18March 6, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required Public Comment Period on the Proposed Scope C-NLOPB RAs, CEA Agency Completed – May 22, 2009 Announce Availability of Participant Funding CEA Agency Completed – April 22, 2009 Finalize Proposed Scope following Public Review Period RAs CEA Agency Coincident with submission of Comprehensive Study Track Report Submit Comprehensive Study Track Report to Minister of the Environment C-NLOPB RAs, CEA Agency Completed – June 218, 2009 Announce availability Make EA Track Decision Minister of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS Environment CEA Agency Completed – July 1922, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period 2009 Award Participant Funding CEA Agency Completed – July 19Coincident with posting of the Notice of the Minister's EA Track Decision Post the Final Scope on the CEAR C-NLOPB RAs, 2010 CEA Agency Within five days following the Minister's Track Decision Submit Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) Proponent Determined by the Proponent Public Comment Period on EA and conduct the Draft CSR CEA Agency Eight weeks following receipt of the comprehensive study Draft CSR Review Draft CSR RAs FAs, CEA Agency 30 days from the Eight weeks following receipt of additional information from the draft CSR Analyze Public Comments and Submit Federal Response to Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments RAs FAs, CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 Three weeks from the end close of the Public Comment Period on Draft CSR Submit the draft EIS Revised CSR Proponent To be determined Determined by the Proponent Review Proponent’s Response to Comments on Draft CSR and direct Proponent to finalize CSR RAs FAs, CEA Agency 21 days from receipt of Proponent's response Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Final CSR Proponent No later than Determined by the time Proponent Approve Final CSR RAs FAs, CEA Agency 21 days from receipt of Final CSR Submit CSR to Minister of RAs FAs, Following the approval of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Final Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date the Environment CEA Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period CSR Public Comment Period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised Final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review 30 days following approval of the draft Final CSR Prepare Post Notice and Analysis of Public Comments on the revised Final CSR and circulate for federal review on the CEAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to Coincident with the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Minister's EA Decision Statement Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks 35 days from the close of the comment period Public Comment Period on the final Final CSR Post the analysis Course of public and Aboriginal comments Action Decisions on the final CSR CEAR C-NLOPB CEA Agency Within four weeks of Minister's EA Decision Xxxxx XXX Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards EA • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Review and comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAsEA work plan, public participation plan and communications plan; • Review and provide input into the CSR; • Provide expert FAs Concurrent advice with respect to C-NLOPB's mandate under the posting Atlantic Accord Implementation Act (AAIA); • Take course of the Notice of action decision following the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA decision; • Provide input into the follow-up and monitoring programs relative to C-NLOPB's areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest as required; and • Work with other RAs and FAs to ensure implementation of mitigation measures and those aspects of the follow-up program related to C-NLOPB's areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest under the AAIA as required. Regulatory • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Undertake any required activities related to C-NLOPB's regulatory responsibilities under the AAIA as required to support C-NLOPB's regulatory decisions; and • Conduct monitoring, inspections, audits and investigations to support its regulatory decisions as required. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Liaise with Proponent regarding relevant issues associated with preparation of a Development Plan (DP) and Canada- NL Benefits Plan (BP) pursuant to the AAIA C-NLOPB liaises with Proponent regarding issues relevant to preparation of a complete DP and BP, in consideration of the C-NLOPB's February 2006 Development Plan Guidelines and its February 2006 Canada-NL Benefits Plan Guidelines C-NLOPB Ongoing Announce public review process for review of DP and BP C-NLOPB will determine, in consideration of the Project Description and the Minister of the Environment's EA track decision, the most appropriate public review process for review of the DP and the BP. C-NLOPB In a timely manner following Minister of the Environment's EA track decision Submission of Development Plan and Canada-NL Benefits Plan Proponent provides C-NLOPB with a complete DP and BP supported by such documents as are necessary, including but not limited to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a Socio-Economic Impact Statement. The CSR and its associated documentation shall fulfil the requirements for an EIS. Proponent Dependent upon the Proponent Refer/Publish DP and BP If Public Review Body appointed under the AAIA, file DP and BP documentation with it for review. Otherwise, publish DP and BP for public comment. C-NLOPB 1 day after application submission Publication of AAIA Public Review Body report If appointed, Public Review Body publishes report AAIA Public Review Body No later than 270 days from referral of DP and BP, or such shorter period as the C-NLOPB may determine C-NLOPB staff finalize proposed DP, BP decisions C-NLOPB staff finalize proposed DP and BP decisions, ensuring appropriate consideration of Public Review Body report, and reflection of Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement Post C-NLOPB 30 days from the later of: publication of the Public Review Body report OR the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision C-NLOPB Board makes DP, BP decisions C-NLOPB Board Members consider the proposed decisions. C-NLOPB finalizes its decisions respecting the DP and the BP; submits DP decision to Minister of Natural Resources Canada and NL Minister of Natural Resources C-NLOPB 60 days from finalization of proposed DP, BP decisions Approve/reject DP decision Minister of NRCan and NL Minister of Natural Resources approve or reject the C-NLOPB DP decision. AAIA prescribes 30-day maximum period for this activity. NL Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of NRCan No later than 30 days from submission by C-NLOPB of DP decision Announce, publish DP and BP decisions C-NLOPB publishes DP and BP decisions following receipt of approval from Ministers of Natural Resources C-NLOPB Within 5 days of receipt of approval from both Ministers Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards EA • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Review and comment on the EA work plan, public participation plan and communications plan; • Review and provide input into the CSR; • Provide expert advice with respect to DFO's mandate under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act, where appropriate; • Take a course of action decision following the Minister of the Environment's EA decision; • Provide input into the follow-up and monitoring programs relative to DFO's areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act as required; and • Work with other RAs and FAs to ensure implementation of mitigation measures and those aspects of the follow-up program, related to DFO's areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act as required. Regulatory • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Prepare regulatory work plan; • Undertake any required activities related to DFO's mandate under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act as required, to support DFO's regulatory decisions. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Receipt from Proponent of an application for a Subsection 35(2) Fisheries Act authorization DFO receives application from the Proponent for authorization of impacts to fish and fish habitat under subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act complete with adequate plans, maps, reports and data to support the review. This may include a Fish Habitat Compensation Proponent Dependent on timing of the submission of the application by the Proponent. The application should be received in conjunction with the draft CSR. Plan/Strategy to support the Fisheries Act review. DFO response to Proponent regarding impacts to fish and fish habitat and the Fish Habitat Compensation Plan/Strategy (if provided) DFO reviews the application package (including proposed Fish Habitat Compensation Plan/Strategy and associated financial security, if applicable), for adequacy, to support the Fisheries Act review. DFO requests further information, if required, to proceed with review of the application (and the CSR, if reviews are concurrent). DFO Concurrent with review of the CSR if application is received during the CSR review. Receipt of additional information from Proponent DFO receives additional information from Proponent Proponent Dependent on timing of the submission of additional information by Proponent DFO response to Proponent regarding Receipt/Review of the Fish Habitat Compensation Plan DFO notifies Proponent that the Fish Habitat Compensation Plan is acceptable DFO Within 60 days of receipt of an acceptable Fish Habitat Compensation Plan. Decision by DFO regarding Issuance of Subsection 35(2) Fisheries Act authorization If appropriate, DFO issues Fisheries Act authorization to Proponent for impacts to fish and fish habitat. DFO DFO issues an authorization contingent on the EA Course of Action Decision under paragraph 37(1)(a) of the CEAA. If the Minister of the Environment issues an environmental assessment decision statement under subsection 23(1) of the CEAA, to the effect that the Project is likely to cause significant environmental effects, DFO's course of action must be approved by the Governor in Council. If this is the case and the course of action decisions allows for the issuance of an authorization, then the following timelines will only apply once that approval is provided. DFO issues the authorization 90 calendar days after DFO makes its course of action decision. Issuance will be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable Fish Habitat Compensation Plan (including financial security) and the discharge of any legal Aboriginal consultation obligations associated with the authorization(s). Issuance of the authorization will also consider the Proponent's timing needs for the authorization in that, should the authorization not be required until much later than the timeline above, DFO will issue it when it is appropriate. Annex V Transport Canada Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards EA • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Review and comment on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from EA work plan, public participation plan and communications plan; • Review and provide input into the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and ResponsibilitiesCSR;

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-10 ] May 15, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Natural Resources Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-15 ] May 4, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx President Date Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission [original signed by] April 23, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Deputy Minister Date Transport Canada [original signed by] May 7, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx President Date Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-15 ] May 5, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu Date ] May 2, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister Transport Date Environment Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date ] May 5, 2009 Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister Environment Date Foreign Affairs Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-16 ] May 4, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I – Xxxxx Chart: Chart – Target Timelines for the Federal Review of Regulatory Process for the Project Annex II – Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III – Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV - Roles and Responsibilities for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and Key Milestones and Service Standards under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act Annex V - Roles and Responsibilities for Transport Canada, and Key Milestones and Service Standards under the Navigable Waters Protection Act Annex VI - Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Roles and Responsibilities for Other Federal Departments Annex I Xxxxx Chart - Target Timelines for the Federal Regulatory Process for the Project Xxxxx Power Erie Nanticoke NNPP Project Agreement April 2009 Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement The milestones below assume that: • The RAs will request that the Minister refer the project to a review panel to conduct an EA of the project; and Consultation Approach Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles• The Minister will refer the project to a review panel. If these events do not occur as assumed, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines then these milestones will be revised to reflect the decisions that are taken for the Federal Review conduct of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation EA. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) CNSC CEA Agency November 14, 2008 Request for a Panel Review CNSC RAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21, 2009 Post Pending Ministerial referral to a Panel Review Minister of the revised NoC on the CEARIS TC RAs, Environment CEA Agency Completed – December 18, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time Minister of the submission Environment Federal Government Announces Participant Funding (Phase I) CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of Minister’s referral to a Panel Review Federal Government Awards Participant Funding (Phase I) CEA Agency Prior to start of public comment period on draft EIS Guidelines and Panel ToR Draft EIS Guidelines and draft Panel Terms of Reference issued for public comments CNSC, CEA Agency RAs and expert FAs Within 11 weeks of the Ministerial referral to review panel Final EIS Federal review Guidelines issued Minister of the draft EIS Environment CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Agency Determined by Minister Final Panel ToR issued Minister of the Environment and President of the CNSC CEA Agency Determined by Minister and President Panel appointed Minister of the Environment and President of the CNSC CEA Agency Determined by Minister and President Federal Government CEA Agency At least 45 calendar days prior to Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission Announces Participant Funding (Phase II) expected receipt of the draft Proponent’s EIS Notify public Submission of complete EIS and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency technical information to support application for Licence to Prepare Site, and applications to support TC authorizations Proponent Panel, RAs, expert FAs 6 weeksDetermined by Proponent Panel announces commencement of public review and comment period. Panel Determined by the Panel Start of Aboriginal Community Engagement on EIS CNSC CEA Agency, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the Process and schedule to be determined in consultation with Aboriginal communities Public comment period Provide comments on, and Government review of, EIS and technical information to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency support application for Licence to Prepare Site. Panel RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined Determined by the Panel Panel submits information request to Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency (if required) Panel, Panel Secretariat RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission Determined by the Panel Submission of the draft EIS Provide comments response to the information request Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency Determined by Proponent Review of Proponent’s response to Panel information request Panel RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined Determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency Panel Announcement of Public Hearings Panel Determined by the Panel Written Government Interventions RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks During the 90 day period prior to the commencement of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments hearings Public Hearings on the revised CSR EIS and technical information to the CEA Agency support application for Licence to Prepare Site Panel 90 calendar days after announcement of hearings Government Interventions in Public Hearings RAs, expert FAs During hearings as determined by the Panel Submission of Panel Report to Government Panel Within 3 weeks from the circulation 90 calendar days of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency close of hearings Government Response to NRCan RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review FAs, Within 12 weeks of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Panel Report CEA Agency, MPMO Panel Report, under the condition that the RAs have determined that the Crown's duty to consult has been adequate to this particular point and Aboriginal comment on that the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEAA requirements have been met Governor in Council decision Privy Council Office CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior Determined by Cabinet Course of Action Decisions pursuant to the posting s. 37 of the final CSR CEAA, posted on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 1 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision of Governor in Council decision Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010signed by 13-0211-10 09 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010signed by 18-0211-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 09 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010signed by 20-0211-15 09 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date President Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Original signed by 19-11-09 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010signed by 20-0211-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu 09 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010signed by 18-0211-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 09 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Original signed by 28-11-09 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: X – Xxxxx Chart - Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX – Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX – Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Xxxxx XX – Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones, and Service Standards Annex IV V – Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones Milestones, and Service Standards Annex V VI – Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones Milestones, and Service Standards Annex VI Environment VII – Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones Milestones, and Service Standards Annex VII Xxxxx XXXX – Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex IX – Canada – Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Chart - Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA section 23 exemption are contingent on the issuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post Project brought in under the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC RAsMPMO Initiative MPMO CEA Agency, CEA Agency Completed - May 21RAs & expert FAs February 26, 2009 Post the Submit: 1. revised NoC on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed – December 18, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June EIS and technical information to support regulatory approvals/ authorizations/licences 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS . FHCP Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review and provision of comments to the Proponent for the: 1. revised EIS 2. FHCP CEA Agency RAs & Expert FAs 1. Within 7 weeks from submission 2. Within 7 weeks from submission Note: if documents are submitted together, 10 weeks will be needed from submission Submit Applications the Final EIS including all information described in the previous step Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare Draft CSR and circulate for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of federal review CNSC RAs & expert FAs Within 6 weeks from the submission of the Final EIS Federal review of Draft CSR and provision of comments to the draft EIS CNSC RAs Expert FAs & CEA RAs, Expert Agency Within 8 4 weeks from the circulation of the Draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the Draft CSR CNSC RAs & Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the Draft CSR Prepare the Revised CSR and circulate for federal review CNSC RAs & expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of comments on the Draft CSR Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission Revised CSR and provision of the draft EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CNSC RAs CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert & Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft Revised CSR Prepare the revised Final CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, approval CNSC RAs & expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission provision of federal comments on the draft Revised CSR Provide federal comments on revised Approve the Final CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR RAs CEA Agency & Expert FAs Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on from receiving the revised Final CSR Translate the final Final CSR CEA Agency CNSC RAs Within 8 weeks from the review approval of the final Final CSR Submit the final Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final Final CSR Post the final Final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEAR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from receiving the translated final Final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final Final CSR CEA Agency RAs, RAs & expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final Final CSR Aboriginal engagement on the Final CSR CNSC RAs & expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the Final CSR Post analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the Notice Final CSR on the CEAR CEA Agency RAs & expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEAR CEA Agency Within 10 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final Final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS CEAR RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010-02-10 by November 20, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx by November 25, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 by November 25, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu by November 25, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx by December 05, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 by November 27, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Natural Resources Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Xxxxx XXXX Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post Project brought in under the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC RAsMPMO Initiative MPMO RAs expert FAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21February 24th, 2009 Post the revised NoC Scope of the Project for federal review on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEAR RAs CEA Agency Completed – December 18and FAs July 8th, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAsMay 15th, Expert Within 8 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 2009 Commence Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, RAs and expert FAs 6 weeksJune 4th, following notification of 2009 Submit applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent July 13th, 2009 for TC September 21, 2009 for NRCan To be determined by the comment period Proponent for DFO. Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period August 6, 2009 Submit the revised additional information related to EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of Provide comments to the revised Proponent on the additional information CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the submission additional information related to EIS Submit the final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare the Draft Assessment / Screening Report (DSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of the draft final EIS Provide comments to the Proponent Commence Aboriginal engagement on the revised EIS DSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of Upon finalizing the fedeal review of DSR Prepare the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Assessment / Screening Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks from the completion of the receipt Draft Screening Report Post the EA course of the final EIS Review and provide comments action decision(s) on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEAR RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review completion of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Screening Report Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010by 04-0209-10 09 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 05-0208-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 09 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010by 04-0208-15 09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board Original Signed by 19-08-09 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 18-0208-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu 09 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 08-0208-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx 09 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010by 05-0208-16 09 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Industry Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement Canada-Newfoundland and Consultation Approach Roles Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Responsibilities Service Standards Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Industry Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VIII Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) of the EA on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21, 2009 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS TC CEAR C-NLOPB RAs, CEA Agency Completed – December 18March 6, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required Public Comment Period on the Proposed Scope C-NLOPB RAs, CEA Agency Completed – May 22, 2009 Announce Availability of Participant Funding CEA Agency Completed – April 22, 2009 Finalize Proposed Scope following Public Review Period RAs CEA Agency Coincident with submission of Comprehensive Study Track Report Submit Comprehensive Study Track Report to Minister of the Environment C-NLOPB RAs, CEA Agency Completed – June 218, 2009 Announce availability Make EA Track Decision Minister of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS Environment CEA Agency Completed – July 1922, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period 2009 Award Participant Funding CEA Agency Completed – July 19Coincident with posting of the Notice of the Minister’s EA Track Decision Post the Final Scope on the CEAR C-NLOPB RAs, 2010 CEA Agency Within five days following the Minister’s Track Decision Submit Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) Proponent Determined by the Proponent Public Comment Period on EA and conduct the Draft CSR CEA Agency Eight weeks following receipt of the comprehensive study Draft CSR Review Draft CSR RAs FAs, CEA Agency 30 days from the Eight weeks following receipt of additional information from the draft CSR Analyze Public Comments and Submit Federal Response to Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments RAs FAs, CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 Three weeks from the end close of the Public Comment Period on Draft CSR Submit the draft EIS Revised CSR Proponent To be determined Determined by the Proponent Review Proponent’s Response to Comments on Draft CSR and direct Proponent to finalize CSR RAs FAs, CEA Agency 21 days from receipt of Proponent’s response Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Final CSR Proponent No later than Determined by the time Proponent Approve Final CSR RAs FAs, CEA Agency 21 days from receipt of Final CSR Submit CSR to Minister of RAs FAs, Following the approval of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Final Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date the Environment CEA Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period CSR Public Comment Period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised Final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review 30 days following approval of the draft Final CSR Prepare Post Notice and Analysis of Public Comments on the revised Final CSR and circulate for federal review on the CEAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks Coincident with the posting of the Minister’s EA Decision Statement Post Notice of Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision CEA Agency 35 days from the submission close of comments the Public Comment Period on the draft Final CSR Provide federal comments Post Course of Action Decisions on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEAR C-NLOPB CEA Agency Within 2 four weeks of receipt of comments Minister’s EA Decision Xxxxx XXX Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards EA • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Review and comment on the revised CSR Translate EA work plan, public participation plan and communications plan; • Review and provide input into the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from CSR; • Provide expert advice with respect to C-NLOPB’s mandate under the review Atlantic Accord Implementation Act (AAIA); • Take course of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to action decision following the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAsEnvironment’s EA decision; • Provide input into the follow-up and monitoring programs relative to C-NLOPB’s areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest as required; and • Work with other RAs and FAs to ensure implementation of mitigation measures and those aspects of the follow-up program related to C-NLOPB’s areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest under the AAIA as required. Regulatory • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Undertake any required activities related to C-NLOPB’s regulatory responsibilities under the AAIA as required to support C-NLOPB’s regulatory decisions; and • Conduct monitoring, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving inspections, audits and investigations to support its regulatory decisions as required. Note: The following milestones represent the translated final key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Liaise with Proponent regarding relevant issues associated with preparation of a Development Plan (DP) and Canada- NL Benefits Plan (BP) pursuant to the AAIA C-NLOPB liaises with Proponent regarding issues relevant to preparation of a complete DP and BP, in consideration of the C-NLOPB’s February 2006 Development Plan Guidelines and its February 2006 Canada-NL Benefits Plan Guidelines C-NLOPB Ongoing Announce public review process for review of DP and BP C-NLOPB will determine, in consideration of the Project Description and the Minister of the Environment’s EA track decision, the most appropriate public review process for review of the DP and the BP. C-NLOPB In a timely manner following Minister of the Environment’s EA track decision Submission of Development Plan and Canada-NL Benefits Plan Proponent provides C-NLOPB with a complete DP and BP supported by such documents as are necessary, including but not limited to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a Socio-Economic Impact Statement. The CSR Post and its associated documentation shall fulfil the final CSR requirements for an EIS. Proponent Dependent upon the Proponent Refer/Publish DP and BP If Public Review Body appointed under the AAIA, file DP and BP documentation with it for review. Otherwise, publish DP and BP for public CEA Within 2 weeks comment. C-NLOPB 1 day after application submission Publication of AAIA Public Review Body report If appointed, Public Review Body publishes report AAIA Public Review Body No later than 270 days from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date referral of DP and Aboriginal comment on BP, or such shorter period as the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement C-NLOPB may determine C-NLOPB staff finalize proposed DP, BP decisions C-NLOPB staff finalize proposed DP and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsBP decisions, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting ensuring appropriate consideration of Public Review Body report, and reflection of Minister of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting Environment’s EA Decision C-NLOPB 30 days from the posting later of: publication of the final CSR Post the Notice of Public Review Body report OR the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement C-NLOPB Board makes DP, BP decisions C-NLOPB Board Members consider the proposed decisions. C-NLOPB finalizes its decisions respecting the DP and the BP; submits DP decision to Minister of Natural Resources Canada and NL Minister of Natural Resources C-NLOPB 60 days from finalization of proposed DP, BP decisions Approve/reject DP decision Minister of NRCan and NL Minister of Natural Resources approve or reject the C-NLOPB DP decision. AAIA prescribes 30-day maximum period for this activity. NL Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of NRCan No later than 30 days from submission by C-NLOPB of DP decision Announce, publish DP and BP decisions C-NLOPB publishes DP and BP decisions following receipt of approval from Ministers of Natural Resources C-NLOPB Within 5 days of receipt of approval from both Ministers Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards EA • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Review and comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from EA work plan, public participation plan and communications plan; • Review and provide input into the close CSR; • Provide expert advice with respect to DFO’s mandate under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act, where appropriate; • Take a course of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of action decision following the Minister of the Environment’s EA decision; • Provide input into the follow-up and monitoring programs relative to DFO’s areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act as required; and • Work with other RAs and FAs to ensure implementation of mitigation measures and those aspects of the follow-up program, related to DFO’s areas of regulatory responsibilities and areas of interest under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act as required. Regulatory • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Prepare regulatory work plan; • Undertake any required activities related to DFO’s mandate under the Fisheries Act and aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act as required, to support DFO’s regulatory decisions. Note: The following milestones represent the key activities associated with the regulatory process for the Project and are not intended to reflect the entire work plan schedule associated with this Project. Furthermore, these milestones may need to be adjusted as additional information is made available. MILESTONE ACTIVITIES/DESCRIPTION LEAD SERVICE STANDARD Receipt from Proponent of an application for a Subsection 35(2) Fisheries Act authorization DFO receives application from the Proponent for authorization of impacts to fish and fish habitat under subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act complete with adequate plans, maps, reports and data to support the review. This may include a Fish Habitat Compensation Proponent Dependent on timing of the submission of the application by the Proponent. The application should be received in conjunction with the draft CSR. Plan/Strategy to support the Fisheries Act review. DFO response to Proponent regarding impacts to fish and fish habitat and the Fish Habitat Compensation Plan/Strategy (if provided) DFO reviews the application package (including proposed Fish Habitat Compensation Plan/Strategy and associated financial security, if applicable), for adequacy, to support the Fisheries Act review. DFO requests further information, if required, to proceed with review of the application (and the CSR, if reviews are concurrent). DFO Concurrent with review of the CSR if application is received during the CSR review. Receipt of additional information from Proponent DFO receives additional information from Proponent Proponent Dependent on timing of the submission of additional information by Proponent DFO response to Proponent regarding Receipt/Review of the Fish Habitat Compensation Plan DFO notifies Proponent that the Fish Habitat Compensation Plan is acceptable DFO Within 60 days of receipt of an acceptable Fish Habitat Compensation Plan. Decision Statement Post by DFO regarding Issuance of Subsection 35(2) Fisheries Act authorization If appropriate, DFO issues Fisheries Act authorization to Proponent for impacts to fish and fish habitat. DFO DFO issues an authorization contingent on the EA Course of Action Decision under paragraph 37(1)(a) of the CEAA. If the Minister of the Environment issues an environmental assessment decision statement under subsection 23(1) of the CEAA, to the effect that the Project is likely to cause significant environmental effects, DFO’s course of action must be approved by the Governor in Council. If this is the case and the course of action decisions allows for the issuance of an authorization, then the following timelines will only apply once that approval is provided. DFO issues the authorization 90 calendar days after DFO makes its course of action decision. Issuance will be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable Fish Habitat Compensation Plan (including financial security) and the discharge of any legal Aboriginal consultation obligations associated with the authorization(s). Issuance of the authorization will also consider the Proponent’s timing needs for the authorization in that, should the authorization not be required until much later than the timeline above, DFO will issue it when it is appropriate. Annex V Transport Canada Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards EA • Participate in meetings with other federal/provincial authorities as appropriate; • Review and comment on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from EA work plan, public participation plan and communications plan; • Review and provide input into the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and ResponsibilitiesCSR;

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010-02-10 signed by May 11, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 signed by April 14, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Original signed by April 23, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx signed by March 23, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 signed by April 22, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: X – Xxxxx chart – Target Timelines for the Federal Review of Regulatory Process for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX – Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX – Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach Process and Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport V– Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, ResponsibilitiesCanadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Key Milestones Health Canada, MPMO, and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments Indian and AgenciesNorthern Affairs Canada: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Chart - Target Timelines for the Federal Review of Regulatory Process for the Project Annex II OPG Deep Geologic Repository Project Agreement - 8 - Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement Posted on Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry (NoCCEAR) on the CEARIS TC RAs, CNSC CEA Agency Completed - May February 16, 2006 Request for a Joint Review Panel CNSC CEA Agency December 21, 2009 Post 2006 Minister of the revised NoC on Environment refers Project to EA by a Review Panel Minister of the CEARIS TC RAs, Environment CEA Agency Completed – December 18June 29, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding 2007 Federal Government Announces Participant Funding (Phase 1I) CEA Agency Completed - December 9July 3, 2009 Aboriginal engagement 2007 Federal Government Awards Participant Funding (Phase I) CEA Agency August 28, 2007 Comment period on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding EIS Guidelines and JRP Agreement (Phase 1including Joint Panel Terms of Reference) CEA Agency Completed – and CNSC EC, NRCan April 274, 2010 Post 2008 to June 18, 2008 Final EIS Guidelines Issued Minister of the revised NoC on Environment CEA Agency, CNSC January 26, 2009 JRP Agreement Issued Minister of the CEARIS Environment and CNSC CEA Agency Completed – July 19January 26, 2010 Post notice 2009 Appointment of Public comment period JRP by the Minister of the Environment and the President of the CNSC Minister of the Environment, CNSC CNSC and CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct Determined by the Minister of the comprehensive study Environment and the President of the CNSC Federal Government CEA Agency 30 At least 45 calendar days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs Announces Participant Funding (Phase II) prior to expected receipt of the Proponent’s EIS Submission of complete EIS and technical information to support application for Licence to Prepare Site and Construct Proponent JRP Dependent on the timing of the submission of the draft EIS, and technical information to support Licence to Prepare Site and Construct to the JRP by the Proponent JRP announces commencement of public review and comment period. JRP Within 14 calendar days of Submission of complete EIS Notify public and technical information Aboriginal groups of comment period Community Engagement on the draft EIS CNSC CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Agency, EC, NRCan Process & schedule to be determined in cooperation with Aboriginal communities Public comment period on on, and Government review of, EIS and technical information to support application for Licence to Prepare Site and Construct JRP, JRP Secretariat EC, NRCan, CNSC The date of commencement of this step is determined by the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification JRP. The duration is 7 months in addition to time the Proponent needs to respond to information requests. JRP submits information request(s) to Proponent (if required) JRP Secretariat JRP CNSC The frequency and timing of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification submission of the comment period Provide comments information requests to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To will be determined by the Proponent Federal JRP, and may lengthen the review period of the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and ResponsibilitiesEIS.

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010-02-10 by October 2, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx by August 10, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx President Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 by August 12, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Chief Executive Officer Date National Energy Board Original Signed by September 11, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister Date Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Original Signed by August 25, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu Date by August 28, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister Date Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date by September 23, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister Date Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx by August 11, 2009 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Chairman Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Canadian Transportation Agency Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: X – Xxxxx Chart – Target Timelines for the Federal Review of Process for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX – Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX – Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans – Transport Canada: Roles, Roles and Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport – Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Roles and Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Xxxxx XX – Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Roles, Roles and Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII – Environment Canada: Roles and Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Xxxxx XXXX – Canadian Transportation Agency: Roles and Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex IX – Other Departments and AgenciesFederal Departments: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: XXXXX Chart - Target Timelines for the Federal Review Process for the Project Note: With respect to the JRP process, the Chart below outlines some of the Project Annex II typical key procedural steps based on a typical NEB hearing process and potential dates for those steps in relation to this Project. It is important to note that the dates presented here are neither official nor final and are included only to provide a rough timeline. The timelines are quite likely to change subject to the schedule set by the JRP who will oversee the Application. Further, timelines related to some procedural steps, such as the length of the oral hearing, are often dependent on the amount of third party involvement in the process. An official listing of procedural steps and associated timelines for the process as established by the JRP overseeing the Application will be set out in the JRP’s Hearing Order when that is released. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Assessment, Regulatory Review, and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post Federal Coordination Notification Process and Determination of Departmental Role in the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC EA NEB November 2005 – January 2006 Request for a Panel Review NEB RAs, FAs February 9, 2006 Referral to a Panel Review Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Completed - May 21September 29, 2009 Post the revised NoC 2006 Public Comment Period on the CEARIS TC RAs, draft JRPA CEA Agency Completed September 29, 2006 – December 18November 27, 2009 Notify 2006 Commence Initial Engagement and Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required Consultation on draft JRPA CEA Agency Completed NEB October 2008 – June 2, April 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase III of the funding program) CEA Agency Within a week after posting October 15, 2008 – February 19, 2009 Award funding under the Aboriginal Funding Review Committee AFE Envelope (Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant of the funding (Phase IIprogram) CEA Agency No later than the submission 45 days from close of an acceptable funding application period Public Comment period on draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent JRPA CEA Agency RAsNEB, expert FAs Within 8 RAs February 9, 2009 – April 14, 2009 Announce availability of funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope and the Participant Funding Envelope (Phase II of the funding program) CEA Agency July 26, 2009 Approval of JRPA Minister of the Environment NEB 6.5 months from close of public comment period on JRPA Appointment of Joint Review Panel Minister of the Environment NEB 2 weeks from the end approval of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS JRPA Submission of NEB Certificate application and Proponent NEB To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Proponent. Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission application to TC under NWPA and NEBA 108(4). Awarding of funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope and Participant Funding Envelope (Phase II of the draft EIS Notify public and funding program) CEA Agency 45 days from close of funding application period Engage Aboriginal groups Groups NEB Staff CEA Agency From filing of comment period application to hearing Provide initial comments to the JRP on the draft EIS Application RAs and FAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from of submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification NEB certificate application by Proponent Conduct initial sufficiency review of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification Application JRP Within 4 weeks of the comment period Provide comments to the submission of NEB certificate application by Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent JRP Hearing order issued JRP To be determined by the Proponent Federal review JRP Identification of issues to be reviewed JRP As described in the revised EIS JRP’s Hearing Order Submit applications to intervene, declare government participant status, or submit letter of comment RAs and FAs As described in the JRP’s Hearing Order Submit additional Information Requests to Proponent, if required JRP RAs and FAs As described in the JRP’s Hearing Order Submit written evidence RAs and FAs CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission As described in the JRP’s Hearing Order JRP Oral Hearing JRP As described in the JRP’s Hearing Order Preparation of the draft EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent Final JRP EA Report JRP To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study JRP Submit JRP EA Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks Government JRP 18 months from the circulation date of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments the NEB application Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert JRP EA Report CEA Agency Upon the submission of the JRP EA Report Prepare and submit a Crown Consultation Report CEA Agency RAs 21 months from the date of the submission of the NEB application Prepare the Government Response to JRP EA Report NRCan RAs and FAs Within 3 12 weeks of receipt submission of JRP EA Report under the revised CSR Finalise conditions that the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on RAs have determined that the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review of the final CSR Submit the final CSR Crown’s duty to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from consult has been Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date adequate to this particular point and Aboriginal comment on that the CEARIS Agency receiving CEAA requirements have been met Submit the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior Government Response to the posting JRP EA Report to Governor-in- Council for approval NRCan CEA Agency, RAs and FAs To be determined by Cabinet Release the NEBA Reasons for Decision JRP To be determined by the JRP Request approval from Governor-in-Council to issue an NEB Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity NRCan MPMO Within 4 weeks of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting release of the final CSR Post Reasons for Decision Course of Action Decisions pursuant to the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement CEAA, s 37 posted on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS CEAR RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from 1 week of the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Governor-in- Council decision Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-10 ] May 15, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Natural Resources Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-15 ] May 4, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx President Date Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission [original signed by] April 23, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Deputy Minister Date Transport Canada [original signed by] May 7, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx President Date Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-15 ] May 5, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu Date ] May 2, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister Transport Date Environment Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date ] May 5, 2009 Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister Environment Date Foreign Affairs Canada Original Signed [original signed by_ _2010-02-16 ] May 4, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Date Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: X – Xxxxx Chart – Target Timelines for the Federal Review of Regulatory Process for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX – Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX – Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries - Roles and Oceans Canada: RolesResponsibilities for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Responsibilities, and Key Milestones and Service Standards under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act Annex V - Roles and Responsibilities for Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, and Key Milestones and Service Standards under the Navigable Waters Protection Act Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones - Environmental Assessment and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Regulatory Roles and Responsibilities for Other Federal Departments Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Chart - Target Timelines for the Federal Review of Regulatory Process for the Project Annex II Xxxxx Power Erie Nanticoke NNPP Project Agreement April 2009 Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation The milestones below assume that: • The RAs will request that the Minister refer the project to a review panel to conduct an EA of the project; and • The Minister will refer the project to a review panel. If these events do not occur as assumed, then these milestones will be revised to reflect the decisions that are taken for the conduct of the EA. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) CNSC CEA Agency November 14, 2008 Request for a Panel Review CNSC RAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21, 2009 Post Pending Ministerial referral to a Panel Review Minister of the revised NoC on the CEARIS TC RAs, Environment CEA Agency Completed – December 18, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time Minister of the submission Environment Federal Government Announces Participant Funding (Phase I) CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of Minister's referral to a Panel Review Federal Government Awards Participant Funding (Phase I) CEA Agency Prior to start of public comment period on draft EIS Guidelines and Panel ToR Draft EIS Guidelines and draft Panel Terms of Reference issued for public comments CNSC, CEA Agency RAs and expert FAs Within 11 weeks of the Ministerial referral to review panel Final EIS Federal review Guidelines issued Minister of the draft EIS Environment CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Agency Determined by Minister Final Panel ToR issued Minister of the Environment and President of the CNSC CEA Agency Determined by Minister and President Panel appointed Minister of the Environment and President of the CNSC CEA Agency Determined by Minister and President Federal Government CEA Agency At least 45 calendar days prior to Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission Announces Participant Funding (Phase II) expected receipt of the draft Proponent's EIS Notify public Submission of complete EIS and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency technical information to support application for Licence to Prepare Site, and applications to support TC authorizations Proponent Panel, RAs, expert FAs 6 weeksDetermined by Proponent Panel announces commencement of public review and comment period. Panel Determined by the Panel Start of Aboriginal Community Engagement on EIS CNSC CEA Agency, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the Process and schedule to be determined in consultation with Aboriginal communities Public comment period Provide comments on, and Government review of, EIS and technical information to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency support application for Licence to Prepare Site. Panel RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined Determined by the Panel Panel submits information request to Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency (if required) Panel, Panel Secretariat RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission Determined by the Panel Submission of the draft EIS Provide comments response to the information request Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency Determined by Proponent Review of Proponent’s response to Panel information request Panel RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined Determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency Panel Announcement of Public Hearings Panel Determined by the Panel Written Government Interventions RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks During the 90 day period prior to the commencement of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments hearings Public Hearings on the revised CSR EIS and technical information to the CEA Agency support application for Licence to Prepare Site Panel 90 calendar days after announcement of hearings Government Interventions in Public Hearings RAs, expert FAs During hearings as determined by the Panel Submission of Panel Report to Government Panel Within 3 weeks from the circulation 90 calendar days of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency close of hearings Government Response to NRCan RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review FAs, Within 12 weeks of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Panel Report CEA Agency, MPMO Panel Report, under the condition that the RAs have determined that the Crown's duty to consult has been adequate to this particular point and Aboriginal comment on that the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEAA requirements have been met Governor in Council decision Privy Council Office CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior Determined by Cabinet Course of Action Decisions pursuant to the posting s. 37 of the final CSR CEAA, posted on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 1 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III of Governor in Council decision Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010-02-10 by March 16th, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 by March 22nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 by March 22nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu by March 22nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-12 by March 22nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 by March 22nd, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans CanadaXxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC RAs, DFO CEA Agency Completed - May 21December 24, 2009 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed – December 18, 2009 2010 2 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2January 7, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period 2011 3 Submit the draft EIS and technical information to support regulatory decisions Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and 4 Engage and/or consult Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification 5 weeks starting from the submission of the comment period draft EIS 5 Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week 6 weeks from the submission of closure of public comment period the draft EIS 6 Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Provide 7 Review and provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week 2 weeks from completion of the fedeal review submission of the revised EIS 8 Submit the final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 9 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study the Draft Screening Report (CSRDSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of receiving the final EIS Review and provide 10 Provide comments on the revised CSR to DSR RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks of receiving DSR from the CEA Agency 11 Coordinate Consultation Activities CEA Agency Within 1 week of preparation of DSR 12 Consult Aboriginal groups on DSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks starting 1 week after the start of coordination of consultation activities 13 Analyse comments from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR groups CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review Within 2 weeks from receipt of the draft CSR comments from Aboriginal groups Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 14 Prepare revised Screening Report CEA Agency Within 2 weeks after receiving comments on DSR 15 Provide comments on the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency Screening Report RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the revised Screening Report from the submission of comments on CEA Agency 16 Prepare the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR final Screening Report CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt analysis of comments on the revised CSR Translate from Aboriginal groups 17 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 5 weeks of receiving the final CSR Screening Report from the CEA Agency 18 Translate final Screening Report CEA Agency Within 8 4 weeks from after the review of RAs approve the final CSR Submit screening report 19 Post Screening Report on the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEARIS for public/Aboriginal comment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from of receiving the translated final CSR Screening Report 20 Receive comments Within 4 weeks after notice of comment period 21 Federal response to comments RAs Within 3 weeks after end of comment period 22 Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions decision(s) on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 2 weeks from of responding to comments on the Minister’s EA Decision Annex III Screening Report . Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010-02-10 by November 20, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx by November 25, 2009 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 by November 25, 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 by November 25, 2009 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx by December 05, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 by November 27, 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of for the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Natural Resources Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VIII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post Project brought in under the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC RAsMPMO Initiative MPMO RAs expert FAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21February 24th, 2009 Post the revised NoC Scope of the Project for federal review on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEAR RAs CEA Agency Completed – December 18and FAs July 8th, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAsMay 15th, Expert Within 8 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 2009 Commence Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, RAs and expert FAs 6 weeksJune 4th, following notification of 2009 Submit applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent July 13th, 2009 for TC September 21, 2009 for NRCan To be determined by the comment period Proponent for DFO. Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period August 6, 2009 Submit the revised additional information related to EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of Provide comments to the revised Proponent on the additional information CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the submission additional information related to EIS Submit the final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare the Draft Assessment / Screening Report (DSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of the draft final EIS Provide comments to the Proponent Commence Aboriginal engagement on the revised EIS DSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of Upon finalizing the fedeal review of DSR Prepare the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Assessment / Screening Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks from the completion of the receipt Draft Screening Report Post the EA course of the final EIS Review and provide comments action decision(s) on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEAR RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review completion of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Screening Report Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Project Agreement. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by_ _2010-02-10 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-15 Yaprak Baltacıoǧlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-12 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original Signed by_ _2010-02-16 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Xxxxx XXX Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed - May 21, 2009 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS TC RAs, CEA Agency Completed – December 18, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency Completed – June 2, 2009 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed - December 9, 2009 Aboriginal engagement on the proposed scope CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Completed - December 9, 2009 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency Completed – April 27, 2010 Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Post notice of Public comment period CEA Agency Completed – July 19, 2010 Public Comment Period on EA and conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency 30 days from the receipt of additional information from the Proponent Tracking/tabulating of public comments CEA Agency 2 weeks after the public comment period Announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (Phase II) CEA Agency Within a week after posting Funding Review Committee AFE Phase I decision statement Award regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase II) CEA Agency No later than the submission of an acceptable draft EIS Provide the EIS Guidelines (Terms-of-Reference) to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the end of the Public Comment Period Submit the draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal permits and regulatory approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the draft EIS CEA RAs, Expert Within 8 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency FAs submission of the draft EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Public comment period on the Draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Aboriginal engagement on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period Provide comments to the Proponent on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week of closure of public comment period Submit the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Federal review of the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of the draft EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the revised EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from completion of the fedeal review of the revised EIS Submit final changes to the revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 6 weeks of the receipt of the final EIS Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR Aboriginal engagement on the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the draft CSR Provide federal comments on revised CSR RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of receipt of the revised CSR Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from the review of the final CSR Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 1 week from receiving the translated final CSR Post the final CSR for public CEA Within 2 weeks from Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS Agency receiving the translated final CSR Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 2 weeks prior to the posting of the final CSR on the CEARIS Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s 's EA Decision Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities