A User's Guide to the 'One Window' Process for Mine Development Approvals

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Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Mineral Resources Branch
Information Circular ME 56, 2000

By Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources

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Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • 1. The ′One Window′ Process
  • 2. Department Responsibilities
  • 3. Government Contracts
  • 4. Permits and Approvals
  • 5. Mineral Rights and Land Access
  • 6. Initial Meeting with Government
  • 7. The Environmental Assessment Process
  • 8. Guidelines to Required Licences, Leases, Permits and Approvals
  • Appendix A