Indigenous Peoples FPIC Protocols

TRTFN Mining Policy, March 2007 6/17 d. where necessary, request follow-up studies or field investigations by the proponent, to reduce specific areas of uncertainty about the potential effects of the activity or necessary terms and conditions. 24. An Exploration Agreement shall be designed to achieve the TRTFN Objectives in Section 4, and shall normally include the following elements: a. the common provisions in Schedule E; b. terms of entry to the Territory, including the following; i. description of work to be undertaken; ii. access routes and modes for the program; iii. timing and duration of entry and exploration activity; and iv. size and location of workforce. c. monitoring and site inspections, including role of TRTFN in same; d. plans for compensation to TRTFN Government or TRTFN citizens for any disturbance or interference with Tlingit land use activities or interests that may be affected by the exploration work; e. environmental protection measures, including waste management; f. reporting requirements to TRTFN Government; g. terms for leaving the Territory, including closure and reclamation measures and performance security; h. mechanisms for negotiating the next stage of the relationship between the parties if the subsequent exploration and development work is to be undertaken by the proponent in future years; i. economic benefits to TRTFN community, including business and employment opportunities; and j. other such measures agreed by the Parties. 25. Following efforts to conclude an Exploration Agreement, TRTFN Government may decide to: a. not support the proposed project; b. support the proposed project on the basis of the terms and conditions included in the negotiated Exploration Agreement; or c. refer the matter to a Joint Clan Meeting for a decision. Decisions Respecting Proposed Development Activity 26. With respect to a proposal to develop commercial mineral production in the Territory, TRTFN Government may participate in an Environmental Assessment process and negotiations for an Impacts and Benefits Agreement and Accommodation Agreement, if that participation receives support through a Joint Clan Meeting (see Schedule B).