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Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st.□ July 15, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdJuly 19, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndJuly 19, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndJuly 21, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stJuly 18, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Consultations Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Consultations Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10May 30, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency August 16May 30, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 project information document and the performance of a comprehensive study CEA Agency May 30 to September 22July 11, 2011 6 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft project, the comprehensive study process and the scope of the environmental assessment CEA Agency May 30 to July 11, 2011 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency Before July 25, 2011 7 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of 7 Public comment period on the EIS Guidelines are met or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days FAs, Cree Regional Authority (CRA) 12 weeks, starting from the submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks FAs, CRA 12 weeks, starting from the review submission of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 9 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs FAs, CRA Within 4 weeks 3.5 weeks, starting from the end of the public comment period on draft EIS 12 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs FAs, CRA To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 11 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs FAs, CRA Within 9 11 weeks from the submission of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 13 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 14 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency and translation of the final CSR RAs, expert FAs FAs, CEA Agency Within 3 10 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 16 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs Within 12 2 weeks from of receiving the provision translation of federal comments on the revised final CSR 21 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment comments on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 18 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRAs 4.5 weeks, expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 19 Aboriginal consultation consultations on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with FAs, CRA 4.5 weeks, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 21 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3.5 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Engagement Approach: Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stAugust 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndChief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdAugust 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada Minister (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Baltacioğlu) Deputy Minister, Minister Transport Canada) November 2ndCanada August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 26, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August NEB October 26, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2011 2 Provide the 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB December 30, 2010 5 Post notice of draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines scoping document on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16NEB December 14, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 2010 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB March 29, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS the Certificate application Proponent CEA AgencyJanuary 17, RAs2011 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB March 16, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS 2011 9 Deadline for application to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsintervene (or for government participation role) TC, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsDFO, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity EC April 29, 2011 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS information requests to the Proponent, if necessary Agencyrequired TC, DFO EC May 27, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, expert FAs submission DFO, EC June 30, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing October 4, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment NEB At the discretion of revised EIS or additional information the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAsNEB TC, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAsEC, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the receipt discretion of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide comments on the revised CSR CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the CEA Agency RAsNEB for posting TC, expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the final CSR Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission issuance of the final CSR CPCN to the Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on the final CSR CEA Agency CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA ’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency NEB Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach of receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescourse of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 2011-12-15 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 2011-12-21 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 2012-01-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 2011-11-22 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2011-12-20 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 2011-12-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Estimated Timeline 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency RAs RAs,Expert FAs August 108, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study has commenced CEA and the draft ToR Agency August 1618, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 and Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines ToR Public August 16 18 to September 22October 3, 2011 7 4 Provide the final EIA ToR to the Proponent Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit draft EIS EIA Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 6 Review of EIS EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines EIA ToR are met CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 the EIA 7 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 and Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA EIA Agency RAsand the Province Within 75 days, expert FAs Concurrent with starting from acceptance of the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS EIA to the Proponent CEA proponent Agency, RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks 75 days, starting from acceptance of the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 EIA 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments on CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 6 weeks from end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of the additional information 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional Estimated Timeline information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on 14 Prepare the draft revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 16 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency Within 1 week from the Concurrently with submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 18 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency Public RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 19 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency Aboriginal groups RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent Concurrently with the public Public comment period on the final CSR 24 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 21 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS Registry RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Registry Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx on behalf of October 1, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by October 8, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by October 13, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Original signed by Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu October 7, 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada Original signed by October 6, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by October 6, 2011 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed by October 7, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Date Port Manager/CEO Port Alberni Port Authority 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Raven Underground Coal Mine Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) NoC on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency May 20, 2010 2 Provide EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs June 7, 2012 3 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 4 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by proponent 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from the submission of the draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from submission of a complete EIS 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs August 10For 6 weeks, 2011 2 Provide following notification of the draft comment period 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS Guidelines CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11Within 8 weeks, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that starting from the submission of a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft complete EIS Guidelines on 11 Submit the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 addendum information to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 respond to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 12 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of and provide comments on the EIS Guidelines are met addendum information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission 4 weeks of draft receipt of EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks addendum information from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS Proponent 13 Submit final changes to the EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary addendum information Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information Proponent 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 4 weeks from receipt of final changes to the submission of the final EIS or additional addendum information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation preparation of the draft CSR 17 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare 17 Finalize the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from finalizing the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRAs 4 weeks, expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 4 weeks, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stAugust 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndChief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdAugust 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada Minister (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister, Minister Transport Canada) November 2ndCanada August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Federal Review Process Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Project Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 26, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August NEB October 26, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2011 2 Provide the 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB December 30, 2010 5 Post notice of draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines scoping document on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16NEB December 14, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 2010 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB March 29, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS the Certificate application Proponent CEA AgencyJanuary 17, RAs2011 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB March 16, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS 2011 9 Deadline for application to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsintervene (or for government participation role) TC, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsDFO, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity EC April 29, 2011 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS information requests to the Proponent, if necessary Agencyrequired TC, DFO EC May 27, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, expert FAs submission DFO, EC June 30, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing October 4, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment NEB At the discretion of revised EIS or additional information the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAsNEB TC, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAsEC, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the receipt discretion of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide comments on the revised CSR CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the CEA Agency RAsNEB for posting TC, expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the final CSR Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission issuance of the final CSR CPCN to the Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on the final CSR CEA Agency CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA ’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency NEB Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach of receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescourse of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Original signed by 2015-01-16 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Original signed by 2015-01-21 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Original signed by 2015-01-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Original signed by 2015-01-21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Original signed by 2015-02-05 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original signed by 2015-01-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs June 13, 2011 2014 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency FAs June 13, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2014 – July 13, 2014 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs July 14, 2014 – August 16 to September 225, 2011 7 2014 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of the EIS1 CEA Agency Day 45-51 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Starting between day 52 and 76 (for a duration of 30 Days) 7 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 52-91 (40 Days) 8 Review of and provides information requests on the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 52-109 (57 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, expert FAs Within To be determined by the Proponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 110-139 (30 days from submission of Days) 11 Review and provides information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 110-144 (35 Days) 12 Prepare the draft EIS 9 Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 145-225 (81 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Day 226-255 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of Day 226-260 (35 Days) 15 Finalize the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review EAR and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR submit to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 FAs Day 261-335 (75 Days) 16 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 Days) 17 Issue and Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS3 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Day 365 (0 Day) 1 If the close EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. 3 In the event that the Minister of the comment period on Environment determines that project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the final CSR 25 Post Minister must refer the EA course of action decisions on matter to the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting Governor in Council as to whether the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on effects are justified in the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescircumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx on behalf of August 9, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by August 16, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by August 15, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by August 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal signed by August 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by August 15, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, target timelines identified in the Agreement are those expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, and will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10May 31, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16June 1, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 background document CEA Agency June 8 to September 22July 11, 2011 6 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency, 2011 7 Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application (EIS) for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review of and provide comments on the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 8 weeks from the review acceptance of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide Submit EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and provide comments on accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised an EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined addendum by the Proponent 15 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission acceptance of the final EIS or additional addendum information 16 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert RAs and/or expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 30 days, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-16 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-27 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Original Signed by 2015-02-05 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2015-01-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Original Signed by 2015-01-16 Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx Date Chair and CEO Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs June 3, 2011 2014 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency FAs June 3 – July 3, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2014 (30 days) 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs July 14, 2011 7 2014 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined TBD by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of the EIS1 CEA Agency FAs Day 42-48 (7 days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 49-78 (30 days) 7 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 49-78 (30 days) 8 Review of and provide information requests on the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 49-103 (55 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, expert FAs Within TBD by the Proponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 104-133 (30 days from submission of days) 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 104-137 (34 days) 12 Prepare the draft EIS 9 Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 138-249 (112 days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Day 250-279 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of Day 250-279 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review EAR and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR submit to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS FAs Day 280-335 (56 days) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Within 1 week from Day 336-365 (30 days) 17 Issue and post the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS3 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Day 365 (0 days) 1 If the close EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. 3 In the event that the Minister of the comment period on Environment determines that a project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the final CSR 25 Post Minister must refer the EA course of action decisions on matter to the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting Governor in Council as to whether the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on effects are justified in the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescircumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by June 24, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by July 17, 2011 Xxxxxx 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by July 17, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by July 17, 2011 Xxxx 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterMinister Transport, Infrastructure Canada and Communities (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal signed by July 22, 2011 Xxxx 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by July 17, 2011 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10December 22, 2011 2014 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September CEA Agency Dec 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2014-Jan 30, 2015 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Jan 31 – Feb 20, 2011 7 2015 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of the EIS1 CEA Agency Day 61-67 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Starting between day 68 and 91 (for a duration of 30 Days) 7 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 68-107 (40 Days) 8 Review of and provide information requests on the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 68-117 (50 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, expert FAs Within To be determined by the Proponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 118-147 (30 days from submission of Days) 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 118-152 (35 Days) 12 Prepare the draft EIS 9 Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 153-225 (73 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Day 226-255 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS EAR to the Proponent CEA AgencyAgency FAs CEA Agency Day 226-260 (35 Days) 15 Finalize the EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 261-335 (75 Days) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 Days) 1 If the EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To information may be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the required. Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date revised EIS to 17 Issue and post the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS3 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 365 (0 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by April 26, 2011 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by May 1, 2011 Xxxxxx 2013 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by April 30, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by May 6, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal signed by May 2, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by April 29, 2011 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Original signed by April 26, 2013 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs Day 0 (December 21, 2011 2012) 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2012 – January 20, 2013) 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2011 7 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 weeks from the Federal review and provision of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent information, as appropriate CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs To be determined by Day 136-150 (15 Days) 10 Prepare the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Environmental Assessment Report (CSREAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue the public comment period on the final CSR 24 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stAugust 21, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdAugust 27, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndAugust 27, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdAugust 28, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2012 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stAugust 25, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10May 24, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency August 16AGENCY May 24, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA AGENCY June 26, 2011 6 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 scoping document CEA AGENCY June 26, 2012 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to September 22the EIS to the Proponent (if amended after the consultation period) CEA AGENCY June 29, 2011 7 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of confirm information outlined in the EIS Guidelines are met guidelines has been provided CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from of submission of draft the EIS 9 by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 7 15 weeks from the review acceptance of the draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal group consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 4 15 weeks from the end acceptance of public comment period on the draft EIS 12 10 Analyze the EIS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review 12 Analyze the revised EIS and provide comments on CEA RAs, Within 4 6 weeks from the of submitting Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS provide comments to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, Proponent AGENCY expert FAs submission of the revised EIS or additional information 14 13 Submit final revised EIS (2nd version) or additional information information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from of submitting the submission of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA AGENCY Within 4 6 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on 16 Prepare final CSR, including the draft CSR comments received (translation included) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 2 8 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency AGENCY Within 12 2 weeks from the provision receipt of federal comments on the revised translation of the final CSR 21 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency AGENCY Within 1 one week from the submission of submitting the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsAGENCY RAs 4 weeks, expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 4 weeks, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency AGENCY Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency AGENCY Within 2 3 weeks from posting the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III being posted Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date February 22, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date February 27 2013 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Original signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxx March 4 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Original signed by Xxxxx Xxxxx April 12 013 Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Original signed by Xxx Xxxxxxxx April 10 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date February 27 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs December 13, 2011 2010 2 Provide Refer the draft EIS Guidelines EA to the Proponent a review panel Minister CEA Agency RAsDecember 13, expert FAs August 11, 2011 2010 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced Establish joint review panel Minister CEA Agency August 16June 8, 2011 2012 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency August 16Day 0 (July 6, 2011 2012) 5 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 Panel CEA Agency, FAs Day 0-70 (June 15 - September 14, 2012) 6 Review the EIS and provide information requests to the Proponent Panel FAs Day 71-111 (September 2215 – October 25, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 2012) 7 Submit draft EIS additional information to the joint review panel Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks additional information from the review Proponent Panel FAs Day 112-143 (Minimum 30 Days) 9 Review additional information and determine adequacy of draft EIS for conformity information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 112-201 (90 Days) 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS Provide information requests to the Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 202 (1 Days) 11 Submit additional information to the joint review panel, if required Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Public and aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 203 –232 (Minimum 30 Days) 13 Review additional information and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 203–292 (90 days) 14 Notice of public hearings Panel Day 292 (0 Days) 15 Prepare for public hearings Panel FAs Day 293-352 (60 Days) 16 Hold public hearings and manage record Panel FAs Day 353-412 (60 Days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 17 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal joint review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR panel report to the Minister of Panel Day 413-502 (90 Days) 18 Issue the Environment EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Day 503-622 (120 Days) 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 623-629 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 2012-03-26 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 2012-03-28 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 2012-03-29 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 2012-03-26 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Chair Canadian Transporation Agency 2012-03-28 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 2012-03-26 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10RA January 24, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency August 16January 24, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency February 24, 2011 6 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 scoping document CEA Agency February 24, 2012 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to September 22, 2011 7 the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the end of the consultation period 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs RAs Within 30 calendar days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on by the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesProponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date November 29, 2012 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date November 28, 2012 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by Xxxxx Xxxxx December 14, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date 2012 A/Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx December 5, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Original signed by Xxx Xxxxxxxx December 3, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx 0000 Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Original signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date December 19, 2012 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project3 3 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Project Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs August 10February 2, 2011 2012 2 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency February 3, 2012 3 Draft Guidelines CEA Agency, NSE, NL- ENVC RAs, Expert FAs February 22, 2012 4 Finalize Guidelines CEA Agency, RAs, NSE, NL-ENVC Expert FAs March 29, 2012 5 Provide Guidelines to Proponent* NL-ENVC RAs, CEA Agency, NS-E May 25, 2012 6 Notify Aboriginal groups that Guidelines have been provided to the proponent CEA Agency May 25, 2012 7 Submit the draft EIS Guidelines EA Report to the province* Proponent September 28, 2012 8 Provincial review of draft EA Report* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 13, 2012 9 Province to consolidate comments on the draft EA Report and provide to proponent* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 19, 2012 10 Submit EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 11 Register the EA Report* NSE, NL- ENVC Within 1 week of submission of the EA Report 12 Public Participation on the EA* Report NSE, NL- ENVC 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 13 Consultation with Aboriginal groups NSE, RAs, CEA Agency 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report 14 Government review of EA Report NSE, NL- ENVC, CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks starting from submission of the EA Report 15 Consolidate comments and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines Within 1 week from receiving comments on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August EA Report 16 Respond to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent comments CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs RA Proponent Within 2 weeks of providing consolidated comments to the proponent 17 Submit response to comments on the EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 8 18 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Proponent responses and indicate whether RAs and expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent are satisfied with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the received CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR responses to the Minister comments on EA Report 19 Prepare material to be included in addendum (to meet requirements of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR a screening report) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation submission of the responses to comments on EA Report 20 Submit Screening Report Proponent To be determined by the final CSR Proponent 21 Final review of Screening Report CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Within 3 weeks of submission of final EA Report/addendum 22 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the final CSR 24 Post Screening Report from the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions decision(s) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks 1 week of receiving signatures from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement all RAs on the CEARIS final Screening. * NOTE: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province. Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 2011-12-22 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 2012-01-04 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 2011-12-29 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 2012-01-03 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2012-01-04 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 2011-12-30 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10October 20, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16October 20, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 background document CEA Agency October 21 to September 22November 21, 2011 6 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, 2011 7 RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 days) 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 45 days, starting from posting of the review accepted Application for public comment by the Province of draft EIS for conformity 10 British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert 45 days, starting from posting of the accepted Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date FAs Concurrent with the Application for public comment period on Draft EIS 11 by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 8 weeks, from the end acceptance of public comment period on draft the EIS 12 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate addendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and provide comments on accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from receipt of additional EIS information from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 proponent 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission acceptance of the final EIS or additional addendum information 16 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 30 days, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-19 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Original Signed by 2012-11-02 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on On behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Original Signed by 2012-10-25 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10May 15th, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16May 15th, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency June 14th, 2011 6 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency June 14th, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, 2011 7 expert FAs June 22nd, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of draft the EIS 9 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks starting from CEA Agency acceptance of the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Concurrent with the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review and provide comments on revised EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information 13 Submit final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 10 weeks from the submission of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 96 days from the provision preparation of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 's EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal Signed by January 17, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal Signed by January 24, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal Signed by January 24, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal Signed by January 23, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal Signed by January 23, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal Signed by January 20, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10November 14, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16November 14, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 November 14 – December 29 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 November 14 – December 29 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, 2011 7 expert FAs Within 5 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit draft acceptable EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from submission of draft receipt of EIS 9 8 Public comment period on the draft Plain Language Summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 60 calendar days, starting within 7 weeks calendar days from the review acceptance of draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 11 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from after the end close of the public comment period on draft the EIS 12 11 Submit revised additional EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 12 Review and provide comments on additional EIS information CEA Agency, Within 4 weeks of receipt of additional EIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date RAs, Expert FA information 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 5 weeks from of the submission completed review of the final additional EIS or additional information 16 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from of the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 15 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the final provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the Concurrent with submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 calendar days starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 24 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stApril 13, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdApril 20, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndApril 19, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdApril 23, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2012 Xxxxx Biguzs Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Minister Transport Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndApril 19, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stApril 19, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10January 27, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16February 6, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22* Province, 2011 CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, 2011 7 expert FAs Within 5 weeks of the close of the EIS Guidelines comment period 6 Submit draft EIS and Plain Language Summary (PLS) Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of draft the EIS 9 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the review acceptance of draft the EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS 10 Review draft EIS/PLS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the acceptance of the EIS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Public comment period on the revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent EIS/PLS 13 Aboriginal consultation on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs To be determined by For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 14 Review revised EIS/PLS and, if applicable, provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the submission of the revised EIS/PLS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 2 weeks from the submission review of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation preparation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks 20 calendar days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation preparation of the revised CSR 20 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 8 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 30 days, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from the posting of the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS *Note: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province. Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal Signed by April 22, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal Signed by April 29, 2011 Xxxxxx 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal Signed by April 29, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterMinister Transport, Infrastructure Canada Infrastructure, and Communities (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal Signed by April 29, 2011 Xxxx 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal Signed by April 29, 2011 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs November 24, 2011 2014 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent Finalize Application Information Requirements EAO CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Province 3 Submit Application Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to To be determined by the Proponent 4 Provide draft EA Report EAO CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on Province 5 Provide final EA Report EAO CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Agency To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report Province, no later than Day 305 6 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency, FAs Day 306-365 (CSR60 Days) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review 7 Issue and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS1 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Day 365 (0 Days) 1 In the close event that the Minister of the comment period on Environment determines that a project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the final CSR 25 Post Minister must refer the EA course of action decisions on matter to the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within Governor in Council as to whether the effects are justified in the circumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply. Annex 2 weeks from posting Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach Environmental Assessment and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Phase

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stJune 16, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdJune 21, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndJune 16, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdJune 22, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndJune 20, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stJuly 4, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10April 27, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 April 28,2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22background document CEA Agency April 29, 2011 6 – May 30, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, 2011 7 RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Accept EIS Province of British Columbia, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public Comment Period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 45 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA RAs, 45 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency expert FAs posting of the accepted Application for public comment by the Province of British Columbia 10 Review of and provide comments on the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 8 weeks from the review acceptance of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide Submit the EIS addendum information to respond to federal comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and provide comments on accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised an EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined addendum by the Proponent 15 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission acceptance of the final EIS or additional addendum information 16 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date CSR Agency Expert FAs posting of the final CSR 23 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent with 30 days, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 2012-03-26 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 2012-03-28 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 2012-03-29 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 2012-03-26 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Chair Canadian Transporation Agency 2012-03-28 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 2012-03-26 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10RA January 24, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency August 16January 24, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency February 24, 2011 6 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 scoping document CEA Agency February 24, 2012 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to September 22, 2011 7 the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the end of the consultation period 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs RAs Within 30 calendar days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on by the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesProponent

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs April 2, 2011 2013 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency FAs April 2 to September 22May 2, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2013 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs May 31, 2011 7 2013 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS to confirm that the information outlined in the EIS Guidelines are met has been provided CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 60-89 (30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 90-134 (45 Days) 7 weeks from the Federal review and provision of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Day 90-134 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent information, as appropriate CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs To be determined by Day 135-164 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Environmental Assessment Report (CSREAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review Day 165-215 (51 Days) 11 Federal review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the public comment period on the final CSR 24 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stJuly 14, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOctober 5, 2011 2015 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board July 20, 2015 Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdJuly 13, 2011 Xxxx 2015 Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stJuly 14, 2011 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Assessment, NEB Review and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Submit the Application Proponent November 5, 2014 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB February 4, 2015 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB May 4, 2015 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB No later than May 4, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or other stakeholdersmodifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Annex II Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Regulatory Decision-Making Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice Regulatory Review for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Receipt of Commencement (NoCan application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 30 90 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on a complete application assuming the draft CSR 19 Review GIC decision has been made and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public no additional consultation is required Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stAugust 11, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdAugust 12, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndAugust 16, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdAugust 16, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stAugust 18, 2011 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development 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 and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Note: As the EA for this Project has been delegated to the BCEAO, the majority of the milestones and service standards are those of the provincial process. For the review and screening of EA Applications, the BCEAO has established high-level service standards to achieve these tasks. Milestone-specific service standards for each step which require federal participation will be established by the BCEAO as the process unfolds, and the progress of these will be tracked on the MPMO Tracker. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Issue Section 10 order BCEAO September 28, 2009 Distribute first draft Application Information Requirements (AIR) to the Working Group (WG) and First Nations (FNs) for comment BCEAO November 19, 2009 Provide comments on first draft AIR to BCEAO WG (Provincial departments, Aboriginal Groups, CEA Agency, RA, FAs) December 22, 2009 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS DFO CEA Agency RAs August December 23, 2009 Submit revised draft AIR Proponent February 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines 2010 Issue section 11 order to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August BCEAO February 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify 2010 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency August 16March 26, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2010 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August AIR BCEAO WG March 16 to September 22April 14, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 2010 Submit issues tracking tables, with responses, to September 22BCEAO Proponent May 6, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS 2010 Issue an Approved AIR to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 BCEAO WG TBD Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Application for BCEAO screening Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone TBD Screen Application for compliance with Approved AIR BCEAO WG The BCEAO service standard is to determine Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date revised EIS to Issue a written decision on acceptance/ rejection of Application for formal review BCEAO whether the Proponent, application contains the information required in the approved AIR within 30 calendar days. This may be an iterative process if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from application is rejected after screening; only upon BCEAO acceptance after screening will an application enter the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments xxxxxx review process. Post Application on the draft CSR Project Information Centre (e-PIC) BCEAO The provincial service standard to complete the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare Application is 180 calendar days once the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of application has been accepted Provide comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR Application to the CEA Agency RAsBCEAO WG Provide issues tracking table to Proponent BCEAO WG Submit issues tracking table, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR with proponent responses, to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 BCEAO Proponent Public comment period on the final CSR Application BCEAO WG Submit public issues tracking table, for Application, with Proponent responses, to BCEAO for review Proponent Draft federal section in FN consultation report with information on federal consultation activities, considerations, and conclusions on adequacy of consultation CEA Agency RAsDFO Distribute draft Assessment Report (AR) and draft Table of Commitments to the WG BCEAO Distribute draft FN consultation report to FNs BCEAO Provide comments on Draft AR and Table of Commitments WG BCEAO Distribute revised AR and Table of Commitments to WG BCEAO, expert FAs Within 4 weeks Proponent Provide final comments on draft AR and Table of Commitments to BCEAO WG Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date Submit draft AR and associated material to BCEAO Executive Director for review BCEAO Finalize AR BCEAO Refer AR to provincial ministers and federal RA (DFO) for decisions. BCEAO Announce the Provincial Ministers’ decision on the Application BCEAO Provincial service standard is within 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 BCEAO Post the EA course of action decisions decision(s) on the CEARIS RAs DFO CEA Agency Within 2 weeks 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS BCEAO Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stAugust 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndChief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdAugust 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada Minister (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx) Transport Canada) November 2ndCanada August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada August 22, 2011 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Federal Review Process Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Project Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 4, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August NEB October 5, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2011 2 Provide the 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB October 21, 2010 5 Post notice of draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines scoping document on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16NEB October 21, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 2010 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB January 25, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS the Certificate application Proponent CEA AgencyFebruary 7, RAs2011 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB April 5, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS 2011 9 Deadline for application to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsintervene (or for government participation role) TC, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsDFO, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity EC May 17, 2011 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS information requests to the Proponent, if necessary Agencyrequired TC, DFO EC June 28, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, expert FAs submission DFO, EC August 19, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing November 1, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment NEB At the discretion of revised EIS or additional information the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAsNEB TC, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAsEC, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the receipt discretion of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide comments on the revised CSR CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs NEB for posting TC MPMO Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the final CSR Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission issuance of the final CSR CPCN to the Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on the final CSR CEA Agency CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA ’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency NEB Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach of receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescourse of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxx on behalf of October 1, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by October 8, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by October 13, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Original signed by Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of October 7, 2010 Yaprak Baltacioğlu Date Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada Original signed by October 6, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by October 6, 2011 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed by October 7, 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Date Port Manager/CEO Port Alberni Port Authority 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Raven Underground Coal Mine Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) NoC on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency May 20, 2010 2 Provide EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs June 7, 2012 3 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 4 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by proponent 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from the submission of the draft EIS 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from submission of a complete EIS 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs August 10For 6 weeks, 2011 2 Provide following notification of the draft comment period 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS Guidelines CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11Within 8 weeks, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that starting from the submission of a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft complete EIS Guidelines on 11 Submit the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 addendum information to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 respond to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 12 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of and provide comments on the EIS Guidelines are met addendum information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission 4 weeks of draft receipt of EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks addendum information from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS Proponent 13 Submit final changes to the EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary addendum information Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information Proponent 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 4 weeks from receipt of final changes to the submission of the final EIS or additional addendum information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation preparation of the draft CSR 17 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare 17 Finalize the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from finalizing the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRAs 4 weeks, expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 4 weeks, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Original signed by 2014-09-22 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Original signed by 2014-09-25 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Original signed by 2014-09-24 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Original signed by 2014-09-24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Original signed by 2014-09-24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original signed by 2014-09-25 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs September 3, 2011 2013 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to CEA Agency FAs September 223, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2013 – October 3, 2013 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs November 1, 2011 7 2013 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Day 60-71 (12 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 72-101 (30 Days) 7 weeks from the Federal review and provision of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Day 72-131 (60 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent information, as appropriate CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs To be determined by Day 132-161 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Environmental Assessment Report (CSREAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review Day 162-219 (58 Days) 11 Federal review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within Day 220-249 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Day 220-249 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with Day 250-305 (56 Days) 14 Issue the public comment period on the final CSR 24 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 01-12-11 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 06-12-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board 05-12-11 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 05-12-11 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 05-12-11 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 05-12-11 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Xxxxx Pipeline Extension Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10NEB April 20, 2011 2 Provide Post notice of draft scoping document on the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 CEARIS NEB TBD 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB May 20, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO May 20 & 24, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB August 16 to September 2223, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsCertificate Application Proponent October 14, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities2011

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal Signed by April 13th, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal Signed by April 18th, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal Signed by April 19th, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal Signed by April 19th, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada Original Signed by April 17th, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal Signed by April 16th, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10November 15, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16November 15, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency November 15, 2011 6 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency November 15, 2011 7 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public 8 Federal comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public federal comment period on Draft the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from the end of public federal comment period on draft the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments on to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 8 weeks from the submission review of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November Original signed by June 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by June 8th, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by June 8th, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by June 13th, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by June 8th, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by June 21st, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Annex I Xxxxx Chartchart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chartchart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Federal Process Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the revised Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10July 19th, 2011 2010 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines Guidelines/Scoping Document to the Proponent (*) CEA Agency Agency, Province RAs, expert FAs August 11May 3, 2011 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6th, 2012 3 Post public participation notice Submit additional EIS information Proponent TBD by the Proponent 4 Translate and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft review EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft additional EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent information CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency Province RAs, expert FAs Within 30 57 days from submission receipt of additional EIS information 5 Prepare and translate draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CSR. CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 7 weeks 67 days from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 6 Aboriginal and Federal Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with Within 30 days from the federal review and translation of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesCSR.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st_Original signed by December 10, 2011 2009 _ Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd_Original signed by December 10, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 2009_ _ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd_Original signed by December 10, 2011 2009 _ _ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd_Original signed by December 10, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx 2009 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Transport Canada November 1st_Original signed by December 14, 2011 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment 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 Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources 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 Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex IX Canada-Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Project Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) INAC RAs, CEA Agency RAs August July 10, 2011 2 2009 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of Saskatchewan CEA Agency RAsAgency, expert FAs August 11RAs November 17, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines 2009 Revise NoC on the CEARIS INAC RAs, CEA Agency August 16December 8, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 222009 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 2012 Submit draft revised EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of Provide comments to the Proponent on revised EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met RAs, CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 30 days 5 weeks from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Submit response to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on Proponent’s response CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised Proponent’s response Public comment period on the EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent summary CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Agency Start within 1 week from receipt of Proponent’s response for a 4 week period Distribute Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) to RAs and FAs CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 9 6 weeks from the submission end of the final public comment period on the EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide summary Provide comments on the draft Draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft receipt of Draft CSR 17 Commence Aboriginal consultation engagement on the draft Draft CSR CEA Agency RAsAgency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft Draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised Finalize CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised Translate Final CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation completion of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated Final CSR 21 Post the final Final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from receiving the translated Final CSR Public comment on the Final CSR CEA Agency RAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the submission posting of the final Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period Aboriginal engagement on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final Final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation Post notice of Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the final CSR CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with Within 11 weeks from the public close of the comment period on the final Final CSR 24 Post analysis of the Notice public and aboriginal comments on the Final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs Concurrent with the posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post Course of Action Decisions on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by April 12, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by April 15, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 2010 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by April 14, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by April 21, 2011 Xxxx 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by April 16, 2010 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by April 20, 2011 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development 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 Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Transport 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 Project1 1 The Project * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA s.23 exemption are contingent on the issuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Request for additional project information CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 2008 Project brought under the MPMO Initiative XXXX XXx, expert FAs, CEA Agency February 24, 2009 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs May 21, 2009 (Delivered by the Province of British Columbia in the form of an approved Terms of Reference) Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs August 10July 14, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the 2009 Submit additional project information Proponent CEA Agency RAsSeptember 29, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency August 16September 30, 2011 4 2009 Request for additional project information RAs Expert FAs, CEA Agency October 22, 2009 Determine EA type DFO RAs, CEA Agency January 19, 2010 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency January 19, 2010 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) and announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 2) CEA Agency Prior to the posting of the proposed scope Post draft EIS Guidelines the proposed scope on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission 18.4 weeks of draft EIS 9 confirming EA type Public comment period on the draft proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the proposed scope Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the proposed scope Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Post notice of public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 to August 20, 2010 Submit a complete 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 EIS CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from submission of the EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 1 week from the conclusion of the federal review of draft the EIS for conformity 10 Award participant funding and second round of funding under Aboriginal funding envelope CEA Agency Prior to comment period on EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with BCEAO public comment period Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after notification of the comment period Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 1 week after notification of the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on Federal review of issue tracking table concludes RAs, CEA Within Agency Expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 issues tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 20 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the Federal review of draft CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with the federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt submission of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on Federal review of the revised CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from submitting the final CSR to RAs and expert FAs Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated final CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from receiving the submission of the translated final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 4 weeks, starting from receiving the public comment period on the translated final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 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 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 2011-09-22 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 2011-09-27 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 2011-09-27 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 2011-09-28 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2011-09-29 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 2011-09-26 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement JRPA and the Project Agreement, and expected to be taken by the JRP, and the federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the JRP, the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) the Minister of the Environment’s referral to a Review Panel on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10October 7, 2010 2 Award funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (AFE) I CEA Agency March 11, 2011 2 Provide 3 Award funding under the Regular Funding Envelope (RFE) I CEA Agency March 11, 2011 4 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11March 25, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16to May 24, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 Agreement to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met establish a JRP CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission March 25, 2011 to May 9, 2011 6 Announce availability of draft EIS 9 Public comment period RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 8, 2011 7 Notify Aboriginal groups of the availability of Aboriginal Funding under the AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 10, 2011 8 Announce appointment of panel members on the draft EIS CEARIS CEA Agency RAsAugust 8, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from 2011 9 Post the review of draft final EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation Guidelines and final JRPA on the draft EIS CEARIS CEA Agency RAsAugust 8, expert FAs Concurrent with 2011 10 Award funding under AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the start of the public comment period on Draft the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS Award funding under RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from start of the end of public comment period on draft the EIS 12 Submit revised the EIS or additional information, as appropriate and technical information to the JRP Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review Public comment period and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from government review of the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, JRP RAs, expert FAs submission For a minimum of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities60 days.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stMarch 6, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 2015 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdMarch 6, 2011 2015 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board March 20, 2015 Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdMarch 9, 2011 Xxxx 2015 Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stMarch 5, 2011 2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Assessment, NEB Review and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review, will be trackedreview of the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Submit the CPCN application Proponent November 8, 2013 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB January 21, 2014 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB February 5, 2014 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB No later than April 21, 2015 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the GIC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or other stakeholdersmodifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Annex II Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Regulatory Decision-Making Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice Regulatory Review for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Receipt of Commencement (NoCan application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Fisheries Act authorization Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 30 90 days from submission receipt of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on a complete application assuming the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review GiC decision has been made and no additional consultation is required Regulatory Review for Natural Resources Canada Submission of draft EIS an application for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the an Explosives Act Licence Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 and its Explosives Supplier Review of the application NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from process the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to application and issue the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS Explosives Act Licence. Request clarification or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent NRCan Within 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission days of receipt of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent Dependent on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Explosives Supplier. Review supplier’s revised application NRCan Within 4 weeks 30 days from the circulation receipt of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review revised application. Issuance of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) Licence NRCan Within 2 weeks 30 days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review all necessary information to form a complete application (as per User Fees Act performance standard commitments). Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stApril 13, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdApril 20, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndApril 19, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdApril 23, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Minister Transport Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndApril 19, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stApril 19, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10January 27, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16February 6, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22* Province, 2011 CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 Province, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 6 – March 17, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, 2011 7 expert FAs Within 5 weeks of the close of the EIS Guidelines comment period 6 Submit draft EIS and Plain Language Summary (PLS) Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of draft the EIS 9 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the review acceptance of draft the EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS 10 Review draft EIS/PLS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the acceptance of the EIS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Public comment period on the revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent EIS/PLS 13 Aboriginal consultation on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs To be determined by For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 14 Review revised EIS/PLS and, if applicable, provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the submission of the revised EIS/PLS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 2 weeks from the submission review of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation preparation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks 20 calendar days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation preparation of the revised CSR 20 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 8 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 30 days, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from the posting of the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III *Note: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province. Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal Signed by January 17, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal Signed by January 24, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal Signed by January 24, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal Signed by January 23, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal Signed by January 23, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal Signed by January 20, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10November 14, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16November 14, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 November 14 – December 29 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 November 14 – December 29 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, 2011 7 expert FAs Within 5 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit draft acceptable EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from submission of draft receipt of EIS 9 8 Public comment period on the draft Plain Language Summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 60 calendar days, starting within 7 weeks calendar days from the review acceptance of draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 11 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from after the end close of the public comment period on draft the EIS 12 11 Submit revised additional EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 12 Review and provide comments on additional EIS information CEA Agency, Within 4 weeks of receipt of additional EIS Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date RAs, Expert FA information 13 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 5 weeks from of the submission completed review of the final additional EIS or additional information 16 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from of the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 15 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 11 weeks from the final provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the Concurrent with submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 30 calendar days starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 24 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stAugust 21, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdAugust 27, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndAugust 27, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdAugust 28, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2012 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stAugust 25, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10May 24, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency August 16AGENCY May 24, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA AGENCY June 26, 2011 6 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 scoping document CEA AGENCY June 26, 2012 5 Submit federal EA scoping document relating to September 22the EIS to the Proponent (if amended after the consultation period) CEA AGENCY June 29, 2011 7 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of confirm information outlined in the EIS Guidelines are met guidelines has been provided CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from of submission of draft the EIS 9 by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 7 15 weeks from the review acceptance of the draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal group consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 4 15 weeks from the end acceptance of public comment period on the draft EIS 12 10 Analyze the EIS and provide comments to the Proponent CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review 12 Analyze the revised EIS and provide comments on CEA RAs, Within 4 6 weeks from the of submitting Milestone Lead Support As as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS provide comments to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, Proponent AGENCY expert FAs submission of the revised EIS or additional information 14 13 Submit final revised EIS (2nd version) or additional information information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 14 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from of submitting the submission of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA AGENCY Within 4 6 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on 16 Prepare final CSR, including the draft CSR comments received (translation included) CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 2 8 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency AGENCY Within 12 2 weeks from the provision receipt of federal comments on the revised translation of the final CSR 21 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency AGENCY Within 1 one week from the submission of submitting the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsAGENCY RAs 4 weeks, expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 4 weeks, starting from the public comment period on posting of the final CSR 24 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency AGENCY Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency AGENCY Within 2 3 weeks from posting the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS being posted Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal Signed by April 13th, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal Signed by April 18th, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal Signed by April 19th, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal Signed by April 19th, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2012 Xxxxx Biguzs Date Associate Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada Original Signed by April 17th, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal Signed by April 16th, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10November 15, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16November 15, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency November 15, 2011 6 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency November 15, 2011 7 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public 8 Federal comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public federal comment period on Draft the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from the end of public federal comment period on draft the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments on to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 8 weeks from the submission review of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stJuly 15, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx 2015 _ Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdJuly 10, 2011 Xxxxxx 2015 _ Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndJuly 17, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdJuly 13, 2011 Xxxx 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterMinister Transport, Infrastructure Canada and Communities (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndJuly 13, 2011 Xxxx 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stJuly 13, 2011 2015 _ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10April 28, 2011 2014 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency April 28, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2014 – May 28, 2014 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs May 29, 2011 7 2014 – June 9, 2014 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAsFAs March 2, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements 2015 5 Perform conformity check of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsMarch 3, expert 2015 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Within 30 days from submission of March 4, 2015- April 3, 2015 7 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency March 4, 2015 – April 3, 2015 8 Review and provide information requests on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs March, 4, 2015 – April 17, 2015 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, FAs May 1, 2015 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency May 2, 2015 – May 11, 2015 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent1 CEA Agency FAs By Day 130 12 Prepare the draft EIS 9 Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 131-228 (98 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Day 229-258 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS EAR to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs Within 4 weeks from CEA Agency Day 229-258 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the end EAR and submit to the Minister CEA Agency FAs Day 259-335 (77 Days) 1 More than one round of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To information may be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the required. Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from Day 336-365 (30 Days) 17 Issue and post the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS2 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 365 (0 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stJanuary 27, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdFebruary 15, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndFebruary 1, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdFebruary 2, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2012 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada February 1, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stJanuary 30, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10RA April 28, 2011 2010 2 Provide the Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 3 Approve and issue Canada-BC EIS guidelines / Application Info Requirements consistent with provincial process Province of BC, CEA Agency 1 day after proponent submits revised draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 guidelines. 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsAgency, Province of British Columbia RA, expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by proponent 7 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 30 days, from the review posting by BC of draft EIS accepted Application (EIS) for conformity 10 public comment 8 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft 52 days from posting of accepted EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescomment

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stAugust 17, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of Xxxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndChief Executive Officer National Energy Board August 24, 2011 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxxxx) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdAugust 24, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada Minister (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Baltacioğlu) Transport Canada) November 2ndCanada August 23, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Xxxx Xxxxxx) Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stAugust 23, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada August 22, 2011 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Date Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Consultation Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment Federal Review Process Note: The following milestones and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone service standards do not depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to respond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, DFO, NRCan, EC, HC November 4, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August NEB October 5, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2011 2 Provide the 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB October 21, 2010 5 Post notice of draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines scoping document on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16NEB October 21, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 2010 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB January 25, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS the Certificate application Proponent CEA AgencyFebruary 7, RAs2011 8 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB April 5, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS 2011 9 Deadline for application to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsintervene (or for government participation role) TC, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsDFO, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity EC May 17, 2011 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS information requests to the Proponent, if necessary Agencyrequired TC, DFO EC June 28, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, expert FAs submission DFO, EC August 19, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing November 1, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment NEB At the discretion of revised EIS or additional information the NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within about 8 weeks of close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR NEB EA report to the CEA Agency RAsNEB TC, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAsEC, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the receipt discretion of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide comments on the revised CSR CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs NEB for posting TC MPMO Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the final CSR Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission issuance of the final CSR CPCN to the Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period Natural Resources NRCan Within 18 business days of release of RFD 19 Make decision on the final CSR CEA Agency CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA ’ translated CEAA determination and course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency NEB Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach of receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescourse of action decisions.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stMarch 11, 2011 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdMarch 15, 2011 2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndMarch 14, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdMarch 15, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stMarch 14, 2011 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10June 8, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16June 8, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency June 8, 2012 to September 22July 23, 2011 6 2012 (45 days) 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency June 8, 2012 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency August 16 to September 226, 2011 7 2012 (14 days) 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs RAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from submission following presentation of draft the EIS 9 by the Proponent 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Between day 60 and 157 (98 days) 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review 12 Analyze the revised EIS and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Between day 158 and 206 (49 days) 13 Prepare draft of Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Between day 207 and 252 (46 days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 CEA Agency Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 16 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Between day 281 and 301 (21 days) 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 CEA Agency Between day 302 and 350 (49 days) 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment (including translation time) CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 RAs Between day 351 and 364 (14 days) 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Between day 365 and 371 (7 days) 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 RAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Between day 404 and 474 (71 days) 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Between day 475 and 495 (21 days) Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stJanuary 27, 2011 2012 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdFebruary 15, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndFebruary 1, 2011 2012 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdFebruary 2, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2012 Xxxxx Biguzs Date Associate Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada February 1, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2012 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stJanuary 30, 2011 2012 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10RA April 28, 2011 2010 2 Provide the Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 3 Approve and issue Canada-BC EIS guidelines / Application Info Requirements consistent with provincial process Province of BC, CEA Agency 1 day after proponent submits revised draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 guidelines. 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsAgency, Province of British Columbia RA, expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by proponent 7 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 30 days, from the review posting by BC of draft EIS accepted Application (EIS) for conformity 10 public comment 8 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft 52 days from posting of accepted EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiescomment

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-16 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Xxxxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-27 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Original Signed by 2015-01-21 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Original Signed by 2015-02-05 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2015-01-20 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes Original Signed by 2015-01-16 Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx Date Chair and CEO Canadian Transportation Agency 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs June 3, 2011 2014 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency FAs June 3 – July 3, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2014 (30 days) 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs July 14, 2011 7 2014 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined TBD by the Proponent 5 Perform conformity check of the EIS1 CEA Agency FAs Day 42-48 (7 days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Day 49-78 (30 days) 7 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 49-78 (30 days) 8 Review of and provide information requests on the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 49-103 (55 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, expert FAs Within TBD by the Proponent 10 Review and provide comments on the additional information to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 104-133 (30 days from submission of days) 11 Review and provide information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 104-137 (34 days) 12 Prepare the draft EIS 9 Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 138-249 (112 days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Day 250-279 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of Day 250-279 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review EAR and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR submit to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS FAs Day 280-335 (56 days) 16 Minister makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Within 1 week from Day 336-365 (30 days) 17 Issue and post the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS3 CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 365 (0 days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by April 12, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by April 15, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 2010 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by April 14, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by Xxxxx 00, 2011 Xxxx 0000 Xxxxxx Baltacioǧlu Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by April 16, 2010 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by April 20, 2011 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development 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 and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Transport 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 Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which Project * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA s.23 exemption are contingent on the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholdersissuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Request for additional project information CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs February 2008 Project brought under the MPMO Initiative MPMO RAs, expert FAs, CEA Agency February 24, 2009 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs May 21, 2009 (Delivered by the Province of British Columbia in the form of an approved Terms of Reference) Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs August 10July 14, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the 2009 Submit additional project information Proponent CEA Agency RAsSeptember 29, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency August 16September 30, 2011 4 2009 Request for additional project information RAs Expert FAs, CEA Agency October 22, 0000 Xxxxxxxxx XX xxxx XXX XXx, XXX Agency January 19, 2010 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency January 19, 2010 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) and announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 2) CEA Agency Prior to the posting of the proposed scope Post draft EIS Guidelines the proposed scope on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission 18.4 weeks of draft EIS 9 confirming EA type Public comment period on the draft proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the proposed scope Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the proposed scope Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Post notice of public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 Public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 to August 20, 2010 Submit a complete 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 EIS CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from submission of the EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 1 week from the conclusion of the federal review of draft the EIS for conformity 10 Award participant funding and second round of funding under Aboriginal funding envelope CEA Agency Prior to comment period on EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with BCEAO public comment period Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after notification of the comment period Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 1 week after notification of the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on Federal review of issue tracking table concludes RAs, CEA Within Agency Expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 issues tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 20 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the Federal review of draft CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert expert FAs Concurrent with the federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt submission of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on Federal review of the revised CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from submitting the final CSR to RAs and expert FAs Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated final CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from receiving the submission of the translated final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with 4 weeks, starting from receiving the public comment period on the translated final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 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 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-09-29 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on On behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Original Signed by 2012-10-09 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-01 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10December 13, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the Background Information Document CEA Agency January 31, 2012 4 Post Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines on to the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2011 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2011 2012 6 Aboriginal consultation on Provide the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, 2011 expert FAs March 30, 2012 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of determine acceptability based on the EIS Guidelines are met requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS August 3rd, 2012 9 Public comment period Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 7 6 weeks starting from the review acceptance of draft the EIS for conformity 10 Provide comments on the EIS to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on acceptance of the draft EIS to by the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end Province of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date November 29, 2012 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date November 28, 2012 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by Xxxxx Xxxxx December 14, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date 2012 A/Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx December 5, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate 2012 Deputy MinisterMinister Transport Canada Original signed by Xxx Xxxxxxxx December 3, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2012 Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original signed by Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date December 19, 2012 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project3 3 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Project Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs August 10February 2, 2011 2012 2 Notify Aboriginal groups that a federal EA is required CEA Agency February 3, 2012 3 Draft Guidelines CEA Agency, NSE, NL- ENVC RAs, Expert FAs February 22, 2012 4 Finalize Guidelines CEA Agency, RAs, NSE, NL-ENVC Expert FAs March 29, 2012 5 Provide Guidelines to Proponent* NL-ENVC RAs, CEA Agency, NS-E May 25, 2012 6 Notify Aboriginal groups that Guidelines have been provided to the proponent CEA Agency May 25, 2012 7 Submit the draft EIS Guidelines EA Report to the province* Proponent September 28, 2012 8 Provincial review of draft EA Report* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 13, 2012 9 Province to consolidate comments on the draft EA Report and provide to proponent* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 19, 2012 10 Submit EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 11 Register the EA Report* NSE, NL- ENVC Within 1 week of submission of the EA Report 12 Public Participation on the EA* Report NSE, NL- ENVC 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 13 Consultation with Aboriginal groups NSE, RAs, CEA Agency 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report 14 Government review of EA Report NSE, NL- ENVC, CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs 6 weeks starting from submission of the EA Report 15 Consolidate comments and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines Within 1 week from receiving comments on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August EA Report 16 Respond to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 Submit draft EIS Proponent comments CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs RA Proponent Within 2 weeks of providing consolidated comments to the proponent 17 Submit response to comments on the EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 8 18 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, Proponent responses and indicate whether RAs and expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent are satisfied with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the received CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR responses to the Minister comments on EA Report 19 Prepare material to be included in addendum (to meet requirements of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR a screening report) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation submission of the responses to comments on EA Report 20 Submit Screening Report Proponent To be determined by the final CSR Proponent 21 Final review of Screening Report CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Within 3 weeks of submission of final EA Report/addendum 22 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the final CSR 24 Post Screening Report from the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions decision(s) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks 1 week of receiving signatures from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement all RAs on the CEARIS Annex III final Screening. * NOTE: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province. Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal Signed by June 3, 2011 2014 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal Signed by June 10, 2011 Xxxxxx 2014 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal Signed by June 6, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date 2014 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal Signed by June 12, 2011 Xxxx 2014 Xxxxxxx Date Xxxxxxx Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal Signed by June 10, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date 2014 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal Signed by July 18, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date 2014 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Senior Assistant Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annexes (on behalf of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Deputy Minister) Original Signed by June 4, 2014 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Chief Executive Officer Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected pursuant to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation CEAA 2012 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs January 17, 2011 2014 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency FAs January 17 – February 16, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2014 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs February 28, 2011 7 2014 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAsFAs June 3, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 2014 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the conformity with EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsAgency1 FAs June 5, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 2014 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency RAsAgency1 FAs June 6 – July 6, expert FAs Within 2014 7 weeks from the Federal review and provision of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency1 FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Day 44-88 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent information, as appropriate CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency1 FAs To be determined by Day 89-109 (21 Days) 10 Prepare the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Environmental Assessment Report (CSREAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review Day 110-209 (100 Days) 11 Federal review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAsCNSOPB, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within Day 210-239 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Day 210-239 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with Day 240-304 (65 Days) 14 Issue the public comment period on the final CSR 24 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 305-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from Day 366-372 (7 Days) Footnote: 1. CNSOPB acts in a support role to the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting in leading the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilitiesactivity. Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st_Original signed by December 10, 2011 2009 _ Xxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd_Original signed by December 10, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx 2009_ _ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd_Original signed by December 10, 2011 2009 _ _ Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd_Original signed by December 10, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of 2009 Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Baltacıoğlu Date Deputy Minister Environment Transport Canada November 1st_Original signed by December 14, 2011 2009 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment 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 and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources 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 Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex IX Canada-Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) INAC RAs, CEA Agency RAs August July 10, 2011 2 2009 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of Saskatchewan CEA Agency RAsAgency, expert FAs August 11RAs November 17, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines 2009 Revise NoC on the CEARIS INAC RAs, CEA Agency August 16December 8, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 222009 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 2012 Submit draft revised EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of Provide comments to the Proponent on revised EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met RAs, CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 30 days 5 weeks from submission of draft EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Submit response to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review and provide comments on Proponent’s response CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised Proponent’s response Public comment period on the EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent summary CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Agency Start within 1 week from receipt of Proponent’s response for a 4 week period Distribute Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) to RAs and FAs CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 9 6 weeks from the submission end of the final public comment period on the EIS or additional information 16 Review and provide summary Provide comments on the draft Draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft receipt of Draft CSR 17 Commence Aboriginal consultation engagement on the draft Draft CSR CEA Agency RAsAgency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft Draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised Finalize CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised Translate Final CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation completion of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated Final CSR 21 Post the final Final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from receiving the translated Final CSR Public comment on the Final CSR CEA Agency RAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting from the submission posting of the final Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period Aboriginal engagement on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final Final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation Post notice of Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the final CSR CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with Within 11 weeks from the public close of the comment period on the final Final CSR 24 Post analysis of the Notice public and aboriginal comments on the Final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs Concurrent with the posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post Course of Action Decisions on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below[date]. November 1stOriginal signed by May 24, 2011 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by May 31, 2011 2013 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by May 31, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by June 7, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndOriginal signed by May 31, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by May 30, 2011 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs January 2, 2011 2013 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency FAs January 2, 2013 to September 22February 1, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2013 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs February 1, 2011 7 2013 to March 1, 2013 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met to determine whether the information outlined in the EIS guidelines has been provided CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 91-120 (30 Days) 7 weeks from the Federal review and provision of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent information, as appropriate CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs To be determined by Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Environmental Assessment Report (CSREAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the circulation of the revised CSR 20 draft EAR CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Submit the final CSR EAR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stOriginal signed by October 18, 2011 2010 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdOriginal signed by October 22, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndOriginal signed by October 21, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdOriginal signed by October 27, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 2010 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stOriginal signed by October 22, 2011 2010 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by October 20, 2010 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs 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 Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Transport 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 Project1 1 The Project *Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization(s) may also be dependant on the timing of Governor in Council's decision regarding the Tailings Impoundment Area on Schedule 2 of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations and would be issued no later than 3 weeks following the listing. Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Milestone Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency RAs August 10July 23, 2011 2 2009 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency RAsAgency, expert FAs August 11RAs January 31, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16Coming into Force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22, 2011 7 2012 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert Expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission following the receipt of draft the EIS 9 Public comment period on the draft Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review Submit Applications for Federal Permits and provide Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the EIS with Nisga'a Final Agreement (NFA) requirements CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 7 weeks* from receipt of complete EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency Within 1 week after submission of complete EIS Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after comment period notification Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after comment period notification Provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Within 1 week from federal review completion Submit final EIS or additional information issue tracking table with responses to comments Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Federal review of issue tracking table concludes CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from submission of issue tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) ), with information for Crown's NFA Project Recommendation and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 9 weeks weeks* from the submission of the final EIS or additional issue tracking table Federal review of draft CSR with NFA specific information 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks 3 weeks* from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent Within 3 weeks of circulation of draft CSR and concurrent with federal review of draft and preparation of final CSR Finalize the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from federal and Aboriginal comments provided on draft CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the receipt completion of comments on the draft final CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 1 week from the provision of federal comments on the revised receiving translated final CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from the submission of the receiving translated final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the 4 weeks, starting from posting of final CSR 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS and make public the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation ** CEA Agency Within 12 weeks weeks* from the close of the comment period on Final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR 25 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 EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 's EA Decision Statement on * The environmental assessment for the CEARIS Annex III KSM Project is the first application of NFA Chapter 10 provisions to a project that is subject to a comprehensive study under CEAA. As a result, additional time is required to complete certain process steps that fall outside of the typical EA process under CEAA. As the additional time requirements are unknown, estimates have been provided, but an associated degree of uncertainty exists with these steps. ** The process for the issuance of the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation is currently being determined. As a result, time estimates for this step have an associated degree of uncertainty. Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stSigned by April 12, 2011 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdSigned by April 12, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndSigned by April 8, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndSigned by April 11, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stSigned by April 11, 2011 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs 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 Consultation Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Xxxxx XX Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Xxxxx XX Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10RA March 15, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16March 18, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to September 22end consultation period on a Monday), 2011 6 starting from the posting of the public participation notice 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency 45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to September 22end consultation period on a Monday), 2011 7 starting from the posting of the public participation notice 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 4 weeks of the close of the Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 Review 7 Accept EIS CEA Agency Within 30 calendar days of submission of EIS to ensure by the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 proponent 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the review acceptance of draft the EIS for conformity 10 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment 60 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on Draft a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 11 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAsAgency RA, expert FAs Within 4 weeks 11 weeks, starting within 2 calendar days from the end acceptance of public comment period on draft the EIS 12 11 Submit revised additional EIS or additional information, as appropriate information Proponent CEA Agency, RAsRA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised additional EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of additional EIS information from proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the final completed review of additional EIS or additional information 16 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 15 Prepare the revised CSR and circulate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of RA and FA comments on the draft CSR 19 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 3 weeks 1 week from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 7 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the Concurrent with submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRA 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), expert FAs Within 4 weeks starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the final posting of the CSR 24 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 16 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs RA CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Xxxxx XXX Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1stXxxxxxx Xxxxxx for July 11, 2011 2013 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rdXxxx Xxxxxxx for July 16, 2011 Xxxxxx 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2ndXxxxxxx Xxxx July 16, 2011 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rdXxxxx Xxxxx July 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx 2013 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2ndXxxxxx Xxxx for July 17, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx 2013 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1stXxxxxxx Xxxxxxx July 16, 2011 2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10FAs Day 0 March 26, 2011 2013 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) March 27, 2011 6 Aboriginal consultation on 2013 – April 25, 2013 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 and provide to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 31-59 (29 Days) April 26, 2011 7 2013 – May 24, 2013 4 Submit draft the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 60-89 (30 days from submission of draft EIS 9 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within Day 90-119 (30 Days) 7 weeks from the Federal review and provision of draft EIS for conformity 10 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs Within 4 weeks from the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 Day 90-135 (46 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review and provide comments on CEA Within 4 weeks from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent information, as appropriate CEA Agency, RAs, expert Agency FAs To be determined by Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Environmental Assessment Report (CSREAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of the final EIS or additional information 16 Review Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 Post the final CSR for public Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the public comment period on EA Decision Statement and the final CSR 24 NFA Project Recommendation Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and ResponsibilitiesDay 366-372 (7 Days) Xxxxx XX

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-19 Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-25 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Original Signed by 2012-11-02 Xxxxx Xxxxx Date Associate Deputy Minister, Minister Infrastructure Canada (on On behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Xxxx Xxxxxx Original Signed by 2012-10-25 Xxx Xxxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Original Signed by 2012-10-24 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 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 Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Annex I Xxxxx Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 Project2 2 The Xxxxx chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs August 10May 15th, 2011 2012 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency August 16May 15th, 2011 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 to September 22CEA Agency June 14th, 2011 6 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines August 16 CEA Agency June 14th, 2012 5 Provide the EIS Guidelines to September 22the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, 2011 7 expert FAs June 22nd, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 8 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of draft the EIS 9 8 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks starting from CEA Agency acceptance of the review of draft EIS for conformity 10 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on Draft EIS 11 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Concurrent with the end of public comment period on draft EIS 12 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review and provide comments on revised EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information 13 Submit final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 9 10 weeks from the submission of the final revised EIS or additional information 16 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 17 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 18 17 Prepare the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 20 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 12 weeks 96 days from the provision preparation of federal comments on the revised CSR 21 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 22 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 24 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 25 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 2 3 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities