Indigenous Peoples FPIC Protocols

TRTFN Mining Policy, March 2007 5/17 Decisions Respecting Proposed Exploration Activity 18. Where a proposal for mineral exploration work involves the use of existing access roads, helicopter, fixed wing or walking surveys, and does not include any of the following: a. creation of new road access; b. use of heavy equipment on the ground; c. advanced exploration and development programs (e.g., diamond drilling, bulk sampling); d. significant site disturbance; or e. development work on established mineral claims or tenures, including Crown grants; and if the proposed activity does not raise serious concerns under Section 14(d), the Land & Resources Manager may issue a written Support Document to the proponent, after consulting TRTFN Government. 19. A Support Document issued under Section 18 shall: a. offer TRTFN support for the proposed activity or project; b. describe terms and conditions necessary to protect Tlingit interests; and c. request the proponent to sign the Support Document indicating agreement to those terms and conditions, and return a copy of the signed document to the Land & Resources Manager prior to initiating the proposed work and implementing any conditions stipulated in the document. 20. A Support Document issued by the Land and Resources Manager will constitute TRTFN consent only for the proposed exploration activity, and only if the proponent signs and returns the document. 21. Where a proposal for mineral exploration work involves one or more of the elements in Section 18(a)-(e), or raises serious concerns under Section 14(d), the Land and Resources Manager shall refer the matter to TRTFN Government. 22. TRTFN Government may support a proposal referred under Section 21 if an Exploration Agreement can be negotiated with the proponent to achieve the TRTFN objectives in Section 4. 23. In consultation with TRTFN Government, the Land and Resources Manager will attempt to negotiate an Exploration Agreement with the proponent. Where further information is required to develop terms and conditions that would promote the TRTFN Objectives in Section 4, the Land & Resources Manager may: a. request further information from the proponent; b. obtain technical advice; c. meet with the proponent to obtain further information or discuss terms and conditions;