Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act

Marginal note:Examination with designated regulatory agency

• 139 (1) Where an environmental impact review of a proposal is ordered under this Part, and a licence, permit or other authorization must be issued by a designated regulatory agency in order for the proposed development to be carried out, the Review Board and the agency may enter into an agreement for the examination of the impact of the development on the environment by a joint panel established for that purpose.

• Marginal note:Report to ministers and agencies

  (2) A joint panel so established shall make a report of its examination to

  • (a) the federal Minister, who shall distribute it to every responsible minister; and

  • (b) any designated regulatory agency from which a licence, permit or other authorization is required for the carrying out of the development.

• Marginal note:Powers of ministers and agencies

  (3) An examination by a joint panel established under this section stands in lieu of an environmental impact review and sections 135 to 137 apply, with such modifications as may be required, in respect of the examination.