Manitoba Clean Environment Commission

10/14/2016

The Commission is now seeking interested parties who wish to become Participants in the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP) public hearing. A limited amount of funding is also available to support participation.

Information regarding the application process is available at http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/index.cfm?hearingid=43 #2

The deadline for applications is NOON, NOVEMBER 25, 2016.

Clean Environment Commission

04/27/2016

On December 31, 2015, the Minister of Conservation requested that the Clean Environment Commission conduct a public hearing regarding the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP). The project will include the construction and operation of a high-voltage transmission line from Dorsey Converter Station northwest of Winnipeg to the American border south of Piney.

Information regarding the hearing can be found at http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/index.cfm?hearingid=43 #1.
The Commission is in the very early stages of preparing for this hearing. Dates for the hearing have not yet been selected and it will be several months before more information will be available. To stay informed and get updates, add your name to our e-mail list, at the bottom of our Home Page www.cecmanitoba.ca .

Clean Environment Commission

01/07/2016

On August 20, 2015, the Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship, issued Terms of Reference regarding the Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment for the Churchill, Burntwood and Nelson river systems to the Clean Environment Commission .

In its 2013 report on the Bipole III Project, the Clean Environment Commission (the Commission) made the following recommendation: “Manitoba Hydro, in cooperation with the Manitoba Government, conduct a Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment for all Manitoba Hydro projects and associated infrastructure in the Nelson River sub-watershed; and that this be undertaken prior to the licensing of any additional projects in the Nelson River sub-watershed after the Bipole III project.” This recommendation was accepted by Manitoba and a Terms of Reference for a regional cumulative effects assessment of hydroelectric developments was agreed to by Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro in May 2014. It should be noted the scope was expanded to include areas beyond that identified in the Commission’s recommendation to include the Churchill, Burntwood and Nelson River systems. The study was completed in two phases. The first phase was completed in May 2014, and included a compilation of available data and a description of the assessment approach to be used to analyze the data in the second phase. The second phase report was released in December 2015.

The Commission is now embarking on the public outreach. Information regarding the review process can be found at http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/index.cfm?hearingid=42 #1

Clean Environment Commission

12/09/2015

The Commission has recently updated it procedural manual. It can be accessed athttp://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/file/Procedures-manual-2015-final.pdf

10/21/2015

The Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship released the Lake Winnipeg Regulation Report on October 19, 2015.

The report can be accessed athttp://www.cecmanitoba.ca/resource/reports/LWR_WEB.pdf

For printed copies please contact the Commission.

05/13/2015

The Lake Winnipeg Regulation Hearing record closed on May 8, 2015. The Clean Environment Commission Panel will now take time to compile a report for the Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship. The report should be completed in early August.

To review information that was presented during the hearing, go to our website www.cecmanitoba.ca

02/19/2015

The Clean Environment Commission is currently developing the daily schedules for the hearings in Winnipeg, on Lake Winnipeg Regulation.

An Open House will be held on March 9 from 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm, in the Pan-Am Room at the RBC Convention Centre.
Manitoba Hydro staff will be on hand to discuss Lake Winnipeg Regulation, its history, operation and impacts and answer questions. The public are encouraged to attend to gain a better understanding of the project in an informal setting.

Should anyone wish to sign up to make a presentation at the formal hearing, Commission staff will be on hand to assist them and answer questions about the hearing process.

The formal hearing will begin at 9:30 am on March 10, also in the Pan Am Room. Evening sessions on March 11 and March 18 have been reserved for public presentations. Anyone wishing to make a presentation should contact the Commission.
The hearing will take place at the RBC Convention Centre on the first and third weeks, all other days will be at the Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre.

The hearing has been extended 7 days, into April, from its original schedule. The hearing will now run for approximately 5 week instead of 3. The current schedule is available at www.cecmanitoba.ca. Daily schedules will be posted as they become available and are subject to change.

Hope to see you there!

Clean Environment Commission

02/09/2015

The Manitoba Clean Environment Commission invites groups and individuals to the lake Winnipeg Regulation public hearings.

12/16/2014

LWR Hearing - Process updates. Become a presenter in any of the lake community hearings or at the Winnipeg hearings. See hearing schedule and how to register as a presenter.

12/16/2014

Read the latest update on the Lake Winnipeg Regulation hearing process....

11/04/2014

In response to the Clean Environment Commission’s request for additional information about Lake Winnipeg shoreline erosion, Manitoba Hydro submitted Appendix 12, a document containing a summary of the following:

• Lake Winnipeg Shoreline Erosion Advisory Group
• Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Board; and
• Shoreline Erosion Technical Committee


The document (Appendix 12) can be accessed under Appendices at:
http://www.hydro.mb.ca/corporate/water_regimes/lake_wpg_regulation/lake_wpg_regulation_cec_submission.shtml
or follow the link at the CEC website: http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/ #2


The first set of questions received by Manitoba Hydro for the Lake Winnipeg Regulation can also be viewed at:
http://www.hydro.mb.ca/corporate/water_regimes/lwr_questions/lwr_questions_2014_10_31.pdf

The Manitoba Clean Environment Commission is conducting a review regarding the licensing of regulation of Lake Winnipeg. On July 31, 2014, we submitted a document in support of our request for a final licence.

10/21/2014

The Written Question Protocol for the Lake Winnipeg Hearing, as proposed in the Hearing Directive is now available at the CEC website. To download, please go to: http://www.cecmanitoba.ca/hearings/ #2

On-line question form can be accessed at : http://www.hydro.mb.ca/corporate/water_regimes/lake_wpg_regulation_form.html

Questions for Manitoba Hydro must be submitted by Noon of December 22, 2014.

Clean Environment Commission