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EMD98-05 (Issued
April 22, 1998) SUBJECT: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS TENURE REVIEW PROCESS Effective May 19, 1992, the Ministry of Energy and Mines implemented a petroleum and
natural gas tenure review process for all petroleum and natural gas posting requests.
Participants involved in this process include other government ministries, local
governments, First Nations and environmental organizations. This review process provides
for early identification of access constraints and potential land use conflicts. The restrictions and issues identified by reviewers may be included as caveats in the
"Notice of Public Tender" or, in some cases, may lead to deferral of posting
requests to allow for resolution of land use issues. Industry should be aware that the review process may not identify all activity
constraints. Caution should be exercised in making operational commitments prior to
acquiring tenure or to receiving specific approval for those operations. Companies are
also advised to investigate suitable well locations and ensure that that they are in
compliance with existing regulations, including proximity to residences, schools and other
public facilities. 1998 04 22
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