Specifically, the mandate of the MECC is to facilitate the successful implementation of the Terms and Conditions of EA Approval by:
• Reviewing and advising whether the Terms and Conditions of EA Approval are complied with in a timely and satisfactory manner;
• Overseeing the monitoring of the LMRP’s effects, including its cumulative effects, and providing advice and recommendations on the effects monitoring program and its results;
• Reviewing the Proponent’s compliance reporting; • Overseeing collection of baseline data based on the effects monitoring program;
• Evaluating the success of the mitigative measures and, if appropriate, recommending changes or additions to them;
• Reviewing studies or research, including monitoring or mitigation, and evaluating the results where required by the Terms and Conditions of EA Approval;
• Addressing any unanticipated problems, related to the Terms and Conditions of EA approval, that may arise at any stage of planning and construction of the LMRP;
• Acting as a forum for the exchange of information with the First Nation Communities; and • Reviewing information on traditional knowledge received from the Moose River Basin Environmental Custodial Body (“Custodial Body”).