Annotated Index of /glifwc/binational/BMPs
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Mining webinar presentations as pdfs
• 1 Vol I MINING 4 29 2011 MASTER F.pdf
Volume 1; EIA Technical Review Guideline: Non‐Metal and Metal Mining;
Prepared by CAFTA DR and US Country EIA and Mining Experts: EPA/315R11002; May
2011; (pp 195). The EIA Technical Review Guidelines for Non‐Metal and Metal Mining
were developed as part of a regional collaboration to better ensure proposed mining
projects undergoing review by government officials, non‐governmental organizations
and the general public successfully identify, avoid, prevent and/or mitigate potential
adverse impacts and enhance potential beneficial impacts throughout the life of the
projects. The guidelines are part of a broader program to strengthen environmental
impact assessment (EIA) review under environmental cooperation agreements
associated with the “CAFTA‐DR” free trade agreement between the United States and
five countries in Central America and the Dominican Republic. Volume 1 contains the
guidelines with a glossary and references which track with internationally recognized
elements of environmental impact assessment.
• 2 Vol II Appendices EIA Mining_Eng_4 25 11 MASTERF.pdf
Volume 2; EIA Technical Review Guidelines: Non‐Metal and Metal
Mining; Prepared by CAFTA DR and US Country EIA and Mining Experts:
EPA/315R11002; May 2011 (pp 222). This document is the result of a regional
collaboration under the environmental cooperation agreements undertaken as part of
the Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreements with the United
States. Volume 2 contains Appendices with detailed information on mining,
requirements and standards, predictive tools, and international codes.
• 3 Vol I Part 2 MINING MASTER TORs FINAL 5 1 2011.pdf
Volume 1 Part 2; EIA Technical Review Guidelines: Non‐Metal and Metal
Mining; Prepared by CAFTA DR and US Country EIA and Mining Experts:
EPA/315R11002; May 2011 (pp 58). Volume 1, part 2 contains example Terms of
Reference cross‐linked to Volumes 1 and 2 for exploration and exploitation for
non‐metal and metal mining projects respectively for use by the countries as they
prepare their own EIA program requirements.
• Environment Canada - Environmental Code of Practice for Metal Mines.pdf
Environmental Code of Practice for Metal Mines; Environment Canada;
2009 (pp108). The document describes operational activities and associated
environmental concerns of this industrial sector. The document applies to the complete
life cycle of mining, from exploration to mine closure, and environmental management
practices are recommended to mitigate the identified environmental concerns. The
recommended practices in the Code include the development and implementation of
environmental management tools, the management of wastewater and mining wastes,
and the prevention and control of environmental releases to air, water and land. The
Code of Practice will be adopted by Environment Canada and others as a guidance
document that recommends environmental protection practices for the mine life cycle.
The Code applies specifically to metal mines but will provide useful guidance for all
sectors of the mining industry.
• Full-Guidebook.pdf
Guidebook for Evaluating Mining Project EIAs; Environmental Law
Alliance Worldwide (ELAW), Eugene OR; 2010 (pp 122). The guidebook purpose is to
help public interest lawyers, grassroots advocates, and community members
understand mining EIAs, identify flaws in mining project plans, and explore ways that
mining companies can reduce the public health hazards associated with mining.
• ICMM Indigenous Peoples and Mining GPG.pdf
Good Practice Guide Indigenous Peoples and Mining; International
Council on Mining & Metals; 2010 (pp 120). Mining industry guide to interactions
between indigenous people and mining operations.
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• bestpractice.pdf
Overview of Best Practice Environmental Management in Mining;
Environment Australia; Commonwealth of Australia, August 2002 (pp 3). A limited
publication that list the Berlin Guidelines best management principles.
• booklets.pdf
Overview of Best Practice Environmental Management in Mining; The
Booklets on Best Practice Environmental Management in Mining; Environment
Australia; Commonwealth of Australia, August 2002 (pp 9). Brief descriptions for each
of the booklets available at July 2002 that summarize the best practice techniques for
mining in Australia.
• canadametal mining codebest proacticeECP_eng.pdf
*** same publication link as Environment Canada - Environmental Code of Practice
for Metal Mines.pdf***
Environmental Code of Practice for Metal Mines; Environment
Canada; 2009 (pp108). The document describes operational activities and associated
environmental concerns of this industrial sector. The document applies to the complete
life cycle of mining, from exploration to mine closure, and environmental management
practices are recommended to mitigate the identified environmental concerns. The
recommended practices in the Code include the development and implementation of
environmental management tools, the management of wastewater and mining wastes,
and the prevention and control of environmental releases to air, water and land. The
Code of Practice will be adopted by Environment Canada and others as a guidance
document that recommends environmental protection practices for the mine life cycle.
The Code applies specifically to metal mines but will provide useful guidance for all
sectors of the mining industry.
• esd.pdf
Overview of Best Practice Environmental Management in Mining;
Environment Australia; Commonwealth of Australia, August 2002 (pp 2). Brief
overview of Mining and Ecologically Sustainable Development
• introduction.pdf
Overview of Best Practice Environmental Management in Mining;
Environment Australia; Commonwealth of Australia, August 2002 (pp 3). The
introduction to the booklets that are written for both specialists and non-specialists.
• metminsn.pdf
EPA Office of Compliance Sector Notebook Project; Profile of the Metal
Mining Industry; September 1995 (pp 127). This report is one in a series of volumes
published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide information of
general interest regarding environmental issues associated with specific industrial
sectors. This report focuses on the metal mining industry.
• miningcompendium.pdf
Mining and Mineral Processing Compliance Assistance Resources for the
Gold and Copper Industries; March 19, 2007 (pp 16). EPA developed this document to
assist the public, the states, the tribes, and the regulated community. This document
can be used as the first step to locate useful compliance assistance information.
However, using it does not guarantee full compliance with EPA, state, and tribal
requirements. The included lists do not include every environmental regulation that
potentially applies to these the mining sector, only the major regulations.
• sothafricabestWaterManagementforSurfaceMinesJul08.pdf
Best Practice Guideline - A5: Water Management for Surface Mines;
Published by Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, Republic of South Africa; July
2008 (pp 94). This Best Practice Guideline deals with water management on surface
mines in South Africa. The general principles include sustainability and "precautionary
approach".
• Cultural_Impact_Cleland_etal1995.pdf
This document describes the potential cultural impact of the proposed
Crandon Mine to tribes in the region.