Regional District of Nanaimo MOU

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5. Training

5.1 For the purposes of having consistent/common understanding of the protection of ESAs, DFO and MELP will provide the RDN with advice on training requirements and assist with training program delivery.

6. Community Stewardship

6.1 The RDN together with DFO and MELP will develop terms of reference or protocols for working with community streamkeeper groups.

6.2 Public Awareness

6.2.1 The RDN together with DFO and MELP agree to pursue the following:

1. develop links from the RDN’s Web site to sites and documents supported by DFO and MELP that are related to the subject of this agreement;
2. develop a brochure for streamkeeper groups outlining RDN’s role in development and protection processes, ESA Atlas, with specific reference to the information and materials available in support of this agreement;
3. promote information and develop or obtain a brochure that includes information on tax incentives for covenants; and
4. develop a brochure outlining development process with reference to the Delegation Bylaw, relevant contact agencies and the roles of MELP and DFO in the process.

7. Environmental Policy Review

7.1 Official Community Plans

7.1.1 The RDN agrees to refer drafts and the proposed amendments of OCPs to DFO and MELP for review and comment.

7.1.2 DFO and MELP staff will participate in the review of OCPs and other bylaws that relate to their jurisdiction.

7.1.3 DFO and MELP staff will use their best efforts to attend public forums and submit information to the public as part of the OCP review process.

7.1.4 DFO and MELP agree to provide technical advice related to the establishment of Development Permit Areas and in the preparation of Development Permit Area Guidelines.

7.2 Growth Management Plan

7.2.1 The RDN agrees to advance the goals and policies for environmental protection as set out in the Growth Management Plan that are consistent with this agreement.

7.3 Parks

7.3.1 The RDN agrees to advance the goals and policies for environmental protection as set out in the RDN Parks Plan that are consistent with this agreement.

8. Waste Management

8.1 Liquid and Solid Waste Management

8.1.1 The RDN agrees to advance the goals and policies of environmental protection and management as set out in the RDN Liquid Waste Management Plan and the RDN Solid Waste Management Plan.

8.2 Stormwater Management

8.2.1 The RDN will consult with its member municipalities, neighbouring Regional Districts, and the appropriate federal and provincial agencies, regarding stormwater management issues to ensure that stormwater management planning is undertaken on a regional scale, with local participation, control and enforcement by agencies which already have jurisdiction over stormwater.

8.2.2 With support funding from the Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative, the RDN will work in partnership with MELP and Environment Canada to develop a RDN Stormwater Management Plan and a stormwater management planning guidebook that can be utilized by local governments to develop their own stormwater management plans.

8.3 Source Control

8.3.1 The RDN will establish and maintain contact with representatives of other jurisdictions to share information on source control regulatory strategies, educational approaches, data collection and management, and potential funding sources for water quality monitoring programs and will undertake to develop bylaws and/or other appropriate mechanisms to control the discharge of contaminants into the sanitary sewer systems.

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