Negotiation Stakeholders Records Shale Gas Resources

November 20 2014
1. Moratorium is upheld with exception of areas where shale gas
exploration and development is already undertaken
- Proposed by PC, motioned by Corridor
- Voted on by PC (2 votes), Corridor (2 votes), Concerned Citizens
(1 vote)
- Motion is not passed at this point with only 5 votes
2. Adding to above (1), regional moratoriums (pause of further
development) should be in place in areas of exploration and
development occurring for a short period until a document is created
to confirm safe development. Additional Info: Continue with further
development if it is in rural areas and not near water, cities, dwellings,
aquifers, or First Nations (without consultation) for research purposes.
- Proposed by Liberal Party
- No votes
3. All stake holder council to explore and establish exclusion zones, ban
areas, and moratoriums in shale gas development.
- Proposed by First Nations Chiefs
- Cannot complete motion at current time due to time
4.The moratorium will remain in place for research purposes in current
areas of exploration and can continue so long as it follows heavily
placed regulations. The New Brunswick Energy Institute will continue
to research during the moratorium and form a document that lies out
areas for development, regional moratoriums, and potential bans.
- Voted on by Liberal Party, Corridor, and PC
- Proposal in current form is 1 vote short
5. Amended of (4): Creation of a council that is seated and represented
by all stakeholders, not to replace NB Energy Institute, but instead to
see regulations.
- Received 7 votes
- Proposal not passed
6. Creation of a royal commission on production of shale gas. It would
consult with government on different proposals regarding shale gas.
Moratorium will remain in place. Also continue exploration with further
research in areas far removed from lakes and cities.
- Proposed by Liberal Party
7. Amend (6): in locations that abide by rules outlined in the Rules for
Industry Document which will be reviewed in Feb.

Votes from Liberal, PC, Concerned Citizens

Not Passed

8. Regional moratorium on entire province and as research comes in,

lifts or bans of this will be allowed on certain areas, given that research
shows it is safe. Corridor also remains operational in existing forms of
operation
- Proposed by Liberal Party
- Votes from Corridor, concerned citizens, First Nations, Liberal, PC
- Passes with 9 votes
9. Council is the NBEI and that it remains in place as a producer of
research that will be taken as a recommendation for the moratorium.
- Proposed by Concerned Citizens
10. Amendment to 9: Instead of creating a separate regulatory body,
there will be an amendment of NBEI so any research or
recommendations produced bust be taken into consideration with
government.
- Proposed by Concerned Citizens
11. The NBEI would make additional changes to the mandate, as now it
is responsible for renewable energy. Also creating a component for a
shale gas specific committee that meets with the government every 6
months.
- Proposed by Concerned Citizens
- Voted on by corridor, concerned citizens, Liberal, PC
- Passed