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Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement JRPA and the Project Agreement, and expected to be taken by the JRP, and the federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the JRP, the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) the Minister of the Environment’s referral to a Review Panel on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15October 7, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice #1 Award funding under the Aboriginal Funding Envelope (PP#1AFE) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced I CEA Agency November 15March 11, 2011 3 Award funding under the Regular Funding Envelope (RFE) I CEA Agency March 11, 2011 4 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15RAs, expert FAs March 25, 2011 – December 16to May 24, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS draft Agreement to establish a JRP CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period March 25, 2011 to May 9, 2011 6 Announce availability of RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 8, 2011 7 Notify Aboriginal groups of the availability of Aboriginal Funding under the AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency June 10, 2011 8 Announce appointment of panel members on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 8, 2011 9 Post the final EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) Guidelines and final JRPA on the summary CEARIS CEA Agency August 8, 2011 10 Award funding under AFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the start of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal public comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS Award funding under RFE (Phase II) CEA Agency Prior to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from start of the end of federal public comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised the EIS or additional informationand technical information to the JRP Proponent RAs, as appropriate Proponent expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional Public comment period and government review of the EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency JRP RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission For a minimum of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS60 days.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. April 13, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada April 20, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency April 19, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 23, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇ Biguzs Date Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) April 19, 2012 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada April 19, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15January 27, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15February 6, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines * Province, CEA Agency November 15RAs, 2011 expert FAs February 6 – December 16March 17, 2011 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines Province, CEA Agency November 15RAs, 2011 expert FAs February 6 – January 11March 17, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs January 20, 2012 Within 5 weeks of the close of the EIS Guidelines comment period 6 Submit draft EIS and Plain Language Summary (PLS) Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of the EIS 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the acceptance of the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review draft EIS/PLS and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 From the acceptance of the EIS to 2 weeks from following the end close of federal the public comment period on the EIS 12 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 12 Public comment period on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 13 Aboriginal consultation on the revised EIS/PLS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs For 50 days, starting within 3 days following the submission of the revised EIS/PLS 14 Review revised EIS/PLS and, if applicable, provide comments to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs From the submission of the revised EIS/PLS to 2 weeks following the close of the public comment period 15 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 2 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review preparation of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks 20 calendar days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation preparation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 8 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the posting of the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISCEARIS *Note: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ on behalf of October 1, 2010 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by October 8, 2010 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by October 13, 2010 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Original signed by ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on behalf of October 7, 2010 Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by October 6, 2010 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by October 6, 2010 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Original signed by October 7, 2010 Port Manager/CEO Port Alberni Port Authority Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) NoC on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency RAs November 15May 20, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs January 20June 7, 2012 6 3 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 4 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 proponent 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from the submission of the draft EIS 8 Federal 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA AgencyAgency Within 1 week from submission of a complete EIS 8 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs For 6 weeks, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from following notification of the review of EIS for conformity comment period 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal For 6 weeks, following notification of the comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks 8 weeks, starting from the end submission of federal comment period on a complete EIS 11 Submit the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional informationaddendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments on the EIS addendum information to the Proponent, if Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks of receipt of EIS addendum information from the submission of revised Proponent 13 Submit final changes to the EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Proponent CEA To be determined by the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary addendum information Agency, RAs, expert FAs Proponent 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 4 weeks from receipt of final changes to the review of the revised EIS or additional addendum information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 4 weeks from the circulation preparation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate Finalize the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft revised CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks 1 week from finalizing the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. .□ July 15, 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada July 19, 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency July 19, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada July 21, 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada July 18, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Consultations ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15May 30, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency November 15May 30, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines project information document and the performance of a comprehensive study CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16May 30 to July 11, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines project, the comprehensive study process and the scope of the environmental assessment CEA Agency November 15May 30 to July 11, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsBefore July 25, FAs January 20, 2012 2011 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period FAs, Cree Regional Authority (CRA) 12 weeks, starting from the submission of the draft EIS 8 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on or the EIS summary CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs, CRA 12 weeks, starting from the submission of the draft EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 9 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs FAs, CRA Within 3 weeks 3.5 weeks, starting from the end of federal the public comment period on the EIS 12 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs, CRA To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 11 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs FAs, CRA Within 8 11 weeks from the review submission of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 12 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 5 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 13 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 14 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency and translation of the final CSR RAs, expert FAs FAs, CEA Agency Within 3 10 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 16 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency RAs Within 9.4 2 weeks from of receiving the provision translation of federal comments on the revised final CSR 20 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment comments on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 18 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 RAs 4.5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 19 Aboriginal consultation consultations on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on FAs, CRA 4.5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 21 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 3.5 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs Day 0 (May 31, 2011 2013) 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (May 31, 2011 2013 – December 16June 30, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on 2013) 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (July 1, 2013 – July 30, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 Day 91-120 (PP#230 Days) on the summary 7 Federal review and provision of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the final CSR 23 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs September 3, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15FAs September 3, 2011 2013 – December 16October 3, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on 2013 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs November 1, 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Day 60-71 (12 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 Day 72-101 (PP#230 Days) on the summary 7 Federal review and provision of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Day 72-131 (60 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 132-161 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal Day 162-219 (58 Days) 11 Federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public FAs Day 220-249 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from Day 220-249 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on Day 250-305 (56 Days) 14 Issue the final CSR 23 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by October 18, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by October 22, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by October 21, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Original signed by October 27, 2010 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by October 22, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by October 20, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Environment Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VIII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks Chart: Target Timelines for the federal review will Federal Review of the Project *Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization(s) may also be trackeddependant on the timing of Governor in Council's decision regarding the Tailings Impoundment Area on Schedule 2 of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations and would be issued no later than 3 weeks following the listing. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS DFO RAs, CEA Agency RAs November 15July 23, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 2009 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency RAsAgency, FAs RAs January 2031, 2011 Coming into Force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, Expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days following the receipt of the EIS Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by the Proponent Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of the submission of the EIS Federal review of the EIS with Nisga'a Final Agreement (NFA) requirements CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days Within 7 weeks* from submission receipt of complete EIS 8 Federal Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Agency Within 7 weeks from the review 1 week after submission of complete EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation Public comment period on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent with federal 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after comment period notification Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal RAs, Expert FAs 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after comment period notification Provide comments to the Proponent on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 3 weeks 1 week from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 review completion Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate issue tracking table with responses to comments Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if Federal review of issue tracking table concludes CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 issue tracking table Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) ), with information for Crown's NFA Project Recommendation and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 8 weeks 9 weeks* from the submission of issue tracking table Federal review of the revised EIS or additional draft CSR with NFA specific information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 5 weeks 3 weeks* from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent Within 3 weeks of circulation of draft CSR and concurrent with federal review of draft and preparation of final CSR Finalize the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from federal and Aboriginal comments provided on draft CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the receipt completion of comments on the draft final CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks 1 week from the provision of federal comments on the revised receiving translated final CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from the submission of the receiving translated final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs 5 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the 4 weeks, starting from posting of final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS and make public the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation ** CEA Agency Within 13 weeks 12 weeks* from the close of the comment period on Final CSR Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR 24 on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment's EA Decision Statement Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s 's EA Decision Statement * The environmental assessment for the KSM Project is the first application of NFA Chapter 10 provisions to a project that is subject to a comprehensive study under CEAA. As a result, additional time is required to complete certain process steps that fall outside of the typical EA process under CEAA. As the additional time requirements are unknown, estimates have been provided, but an associated degree of uncertainty exists with these steps. ** The process for the issuance of the Crown's NFA Project Recommendation is currently being posted on the CEARISdetermined. As a result, time estimates for this step have an associated degree of uncertainty. Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Original signed by Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs December 13, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that Refer the EA to a comprehensive study has commenced review panel Minister CEA Agency November 15December 13, 2011 2010 3 Establish joint review panel Minister CEA Agency June 8, 2012 4 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 CEA Agency Day 0 (July 6, 2012) 5 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines Panel CEA Agency November 15Agency, 2011 – December 16FAs Day 0-70 (June 15 - September 14, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on 2012) 6 Review the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide information requests to the Proponent Panel FAs Day 71-111 (September 15 – October 25, 2012) 7 Submit additional information to the joint review panel Proponent CEA Agency RAsAgency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Public and Aboriginal group comment period on additional information from the EIS Proponent Panel FAs Day 112-143 (Minimum 30 Days) 9 Review additional information and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 112-201 (90 Days) 10 Provide information requests to the Proponent, if required Panel FAs Day 202 (1 Days) 11 Submit additional information to the joint review panel, if required Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review 12 Public and aboriginal group comment period on additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to from the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert required Panel FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or Day 203 –232 (Minimum 30 Days) 13 Review additional information MPMO Milestones and determine adequacy of information to proceed to hearings Panel Day 203–292 (90 days) 14 Notice of public hearings Panel Day 292 (0 Days) 15 Prepare for public hearings Panel FAs Day 293-352 (60 Days) 16 Hold public hearings and manage record Panel FAs Day 353-412 (60 Days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Timeline/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the 17 Submit joint review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR panel report to the Minister of Panel Day 413-502 (90 Days) 18 Issue the Environment EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Day 503-622 (120 Days) 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDay 623-629 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Date Chair Canadian Transporation Agency ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15RA January 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency November 15January 24, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency November 15February 24, 2011 – December 16, 2011 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines scoping document CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11February 24, 2012 5 Provide Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 Within 2 weeks from the end of the consultation period 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs RAs Within 30 calendar days from of submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against Milestone-specific service standards for each step which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by require federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review participation will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken established by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such the BCEAO as the Proponentprocess unfolds, provincesand the progress of these will be tracked on the MPMO Tracker. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date Issue Section 10 order BCEAO September 28, 2009 Distribute first draft Application Information Requirements (AIR) to the Working Group (WG) and First Nations (FNs) for comment BCEAO November 19, 2009 Provide comments on first draft AIR to BCEAO WG (Provincial departments, Aboriginal groupsGroups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 CEA Agency, RA, FAs) December 22, 2009 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS DFO CEA Agency RAs November 15December 23, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify 2009 Submit revised draft AIR Proponent February 10, 2010 Issue section 11 order to Proponent BCEAO February 11, 2010 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency November 15March 26, 2011 3 2010 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15AIR BCEAO WG March 16 to April 14, 2011 – December 162010 Submit issues tracking tables, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15with responses, 2011 – January 11to BCEAO Proponent May 6, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines 2010 Issue an Approved AIR to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 BCEAO WG TBD Submit EIS Application for BCEAO screening Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS TBD Screen Application for compliance with Approved AIR BCEAO WG The BCEAO service standard is to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone determine Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Standard, or Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report Issue a written decision on acceptance/ rejection of Application for formal review BCEAO whether the application contains the information required in the approved AIR within 30 calendar days. This may be an iterative process if the application is rejected after screening; only upon BCEAO acceptance after screening will an application enter the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ review process. Post Application on the Project Information Centre (CSRe-PIC) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from BCEAO The provincial service standard to complete the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide Application is 180 calendar days once the application has been accepted Provide comments on the draft CSR Application to the Agency RAsBCEAO WG Provide issues tracking table to Proponent BCEAO WG Submit issues tracking table, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAswith proponent responses, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 BCEAO Proponent Public comment period on the final CSR Application BCEAO WG Submit public issues tracking table, for Application, with Proponent responses, to BCEAO for review Proponent Draft federal section in FN consultation report with information on federal consultation activities, considerations, and conclusions on adequacy of consultation CEA Agency RAsDFO Distribute draft Assessment Report (AR) and draft Table of Commitments to the WG BCEAO Distribute draft FN consultation report to FNs BCEAO Provide comments on Draft AR and Table of Commitments WG BCEAO Distribute revised AR and Table of Commitments to WG BCEAO, expert FAs 5 weeksProponent Provide final comments on draft AR and Table of Commitments to BCEAO WG Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, starting or Completion Date Submit draft AR and associated material to BCEAO Executive Director for review BCEAO Finalize AR BCEAO Refer AR to provincial ministers and federal RA (DFO) for decisions. BCEAO Announce the Provincial Ministers’ decision on the Application BCEAO Provincial service standard is within 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 BCEAO Post the EA course of action decisions decision(s) on the CEARIS RAs DFO CEA Agency Within 3 weeks 45 calendar days of receipt of finalized AR from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISBCEAO Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. _Original signed by December 10, 2009 _ Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada _Original signed by December 10, 2009_ _ President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency _Original signed by December 10, 2009 _ _ Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Deputy Minister Transport Canada _Original signed by December 14, 2009 Deputy Minister Indian and Northern Affairs _Original signed by December 10, 2009 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Other Government Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Annex IX Canada-Saskatchewan Cooperative EA Process Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry Internet Site (CEARIS) INAC RAs, CEA Agency RAs November 15July 10, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 2009 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of Saskatchewan CEA Agency, RAs November 17, 2009 Revise NoC on the CEARIS INAC RAs, CEA Agency RAsDecember 8, FAs January 202009 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 6 Submit revised EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of Provide comments to the Proponent on revised EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met RAs, CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs 30 days Within 5 weeks from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Submit response to federal comments Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if ’s response CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the submission of revised Proponent’s response Public comment period on the EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft summary CEA Agency Start within 1 week from receipt of Proponent’s response for a 4 week period Distribute Draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) to RAs and FAs CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 8 6 weeks from the review end of the revised public comment period on the EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide summary Provide comments on the draft Draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 5 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft receipt of Draft CSR 16 Commence Aboriginal consultation engagement on the draft Draft CSR CEA Agency RAsAgency, expert RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft Draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised Finalize CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised Translate Final CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation completion of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment RAs CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated Final CSR 20 Post the final Final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from receiving the submission of the final translated Final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final Final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert RAs and Expert FAs 5 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final Final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation engagement on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRAs and Expert FAs 4 weeks, expert FAs Concurrent with public starting from the posting of the Final CSR Post notice of Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on CEARIS CEA Agency Within 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final Final CSR 23 Post analysis of the Notice public and aboriginal comments on the Final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs Concurrent with the posting of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post Course of Action Decisions on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDecision

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15June 8, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15June 8, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15June 8, 2011 – December 162012 to July 23, 2011 2012 (45 days) 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11June 8, 2012 to July 23, 2012 (45 days) 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20August 6, 2012 (14 days) 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from submission following presentation of the EIS by the Proponent 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 RAs, expert FAs Between day 60 and 136 (77 days) 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Between day 60 and 157 (98 days) 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional 12 Analyze the revised EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission Between day 158 and 206 (49 days) 13 Prepare draft of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Between day 207 and 252 (46 days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 CEA Agency Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Between day 253 and 280 (28 days) Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 16 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Between day 281 and 301 (21 days) 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 CEA Agency Between day 302 and 350 (49 days) 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment (including translation time) CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 RAs Between day 351 and 364 (14 days) 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Between day 365 and 371 (7 days) 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 RAs Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Between day 372 and 403 (32 days) 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Between day 404 and 474 (71 days) 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISBetween day 475 and 495 (21 days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by A/Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Original signed by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Original signed by Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 3 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Project Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs November 15February 2, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency November 15February 3, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Draft Guidelines CEA Agency November 15Agency, 2011 – December 16NSE, 2011 NL- ENVC RAs, Expert FAs February 22, 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Finalize Guidelines CEA Agency November 15Agency, 2011 – January 11RAs, NSE, NL-ENVC Expert FAs March 29, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency Proponent* NL-ENVC RAs, FAs January 20CEA Agency, NS-E May 25, 2012 6 Notify Aboriginal groups that Guidelines have been provided to the proponent CEA Agency May 25, 2012 7 Submit EIS the draft EA Report to the province* Proponent September 28, 2012 8 Provincial review of draft EA Report* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 13, 2012 9 Province to consolidate comments on the draft EA Report and provide to proponent* NSE CEA Agency, RAs, Expert FAs November 19, 2012 10 Submit EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review 11 Register the EA Report* NSE, NL- ENVC Within 1 week of EIS to ensure the requirements submission of the EIS Guidelines are met EA Report 12 Public Participation on the EA* Report NSE, NL- ENVC 5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard, or Completion Date 13 Consultation with Aboriginal groups NSE, RAs, CEA Agency RAs5 weeks starting from registration of the EA Report 14 Government review of EA Report NSE, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS NL- ENVC, CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 6 weeks starting from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary submission of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review EA Report 15 Consolidate comments and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks 1 week from the end of federal comment period receiving comments on the EIS 12 EA Report 16 Respond to Aboriginal comments CEA Agency, RA Proponent Within 2 weeks of providing consolidated comments to the proponent 17 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate response to comments on the EA Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 18 Review additional EIS Proponent responses and indicate whether RAs and expert FAs are satisfied with the information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if received CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 3 weeks from of the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 the responses to comments on EA Report 19 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report material to be included in addendum (CSRto meet requirements of a screening report) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 3 weeks from of the submission of the responses to comments on EA Report 20 Submit Screening Report Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 21 Final review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Screening Report CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks of submission of final EA Report/addendum 22 Approval of final Screening Report RAs Within 2 weeks of receiving the final Screening Report from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions decision(s) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks 1 week of receiving signatures from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted all RAs on the CEARISfinal Screening. * NOTE: Timelines for these provincial process steps are controlled by the Province.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. 2011-12-15 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada 2011-12-21 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 2012-01-11 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2011-11-22 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) 2011-12-20 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada 2011-12-20 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency RAs November 15RAs,Expert FAs August 8, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a seeking comments on the project, the conduct of the comprehensive study has commenced CEA and the draft ToR Agency November 15August 18, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 and Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15ToR Public August 18 to October 3, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 4 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines final EIA ToR to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs January 20Within 6 weeks of federal time from end of public comment period 5 Prepare and Submit EIA Proponent Agency, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent RAs, Expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 6 Review of EIS EIA to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines EIA ToR are met CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal the EIA 7 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 and Aboriginal consultation on the summary EIA Agency and the Province Within 75 days, starting from acceptance of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 EIA 8 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS EIA to the Proponent CEA Agency proponent Agency, RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 3 weeks 75 days, starting from acceptance of the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 EIA 9 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional 10 Respond to Aboriginal comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 6 weeks from the end of Aboriginal consultation period 11 Review additional information Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from submission of revised EIS or the additional information MPMO Milestones 12 Prepare draft CSR Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 5 weeks from review of additional information, OR 2 weeks from response to Aboriginal comments, if additional Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional Estimated Timeline information 15 was not required 13 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 5 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on 14 Prepare the draft revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 15 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 16 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 17 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Registry Agency Within 1 week from the Concurrently with submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 18 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency Public RAs, expert Expert FAs 5 weeks30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 19 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency Aboriginal groups RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent Concurrently with public Public comment period on the final CSR 23 20 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Registry Agency Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 21 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS Registry RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISRegistry

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below[date]. Original signed by May 24, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 31, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by June 7, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Original signed by May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by May 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs January 2, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15FAs January 2, 2011 – December 162013 to February 1, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on 2013 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs February 1, 2013 to March 1, 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met to determine whether the information outlined in the EIS guidelines has been provided CEA Agency RAs, FAs Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 Day 91-120 (PP#230 Days) on the summary 7 Federal review and provision of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-165 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal Day 166-215 (50 Days) 11 Federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review EAR to the CEA Agency FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and provide comments Aboriginal group comment period on the revised CSR to the draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Submit the final CSR EAR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from FAs Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15October 20, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15October 20, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines background document CEA Agency October 21 to November 15, 2011 – December 1621, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application for completeness against the EIS guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days from submission of EIS days) 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal 45 days, starting from posting of the accepted Application for public comment period by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal RAs, expert 45 days, starting from posting of the accepted Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date FAs Application for public comment period on by the EIS 11 Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks 8 weeks, from the end acceptance of federal comment period on the EIS 12 11 Submit revised EIS or additional informationaddendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from receipt of additional EIS information from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 9 weeks from the review acceptance of the revised EIS or additional addendum information 15 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 16 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Signed by April 12, 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Signed by April 12, 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Signed by April 8, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Signed by April 11, 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Signed by April 11, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Canada Affairs Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November RA March 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15March 18, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 1530 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), 2011 – December 16, 2011 starting from the posting of the public participation notice 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 1545 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), 2011 – January 11, 2012 starting from the posting of the public participation notice 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs January 20, 2012 Within 4 weeks of the close of the Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of Accept EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs Within 30 calendar days from of submission of EIS by the proponent 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAsAgency RA, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 45 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary acceptance of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS CEA Agency RA, expert FAs 60 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 10 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 11 weeks, starting within 2 calendar days from the acceptance of the EIS 11 Submit additional EIS information Proponent CEA Agency, RA, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 12 Review additional EIS information CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 9 weeks from the submission of additional EIS information from proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the completed review of the revised additional EIS or additional information 15 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 15 Prepare the revised CSR 19 and circulate CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the receipt of RA and FA comments 16 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RA, expert FAs Within 1 week from the circulation of the revised CSR 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 7 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the Concurrent with submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeksRA 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment 30 calendar days (plus additional days so as to end consultation period on a Monday), starting from the final posting of the CSR 23 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 16 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA ▇▇ ▇▇▇ Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by 2015-01-16 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by 2015-01-21 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by 2015-01-20 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by 2015-01-21 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Original signed by 2015-02-05 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by 2015-01-20 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs June 13, 2011 2014 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15FAs June 13, 2011 2014 – December 16July 13, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on 2014 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs July 14, 2014 – August 5, 2014 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements 5 Perform conformity check of the EIS Guidelines are met EIS1 CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Day 45-51 (7 Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS summary CEA Agency FAs Starting between day 52 and 76 (for a duration of 30 Days) 7 Review and provide comments on the EIS to the CEA Agency FAs CEA Agency Day 52-91 (40 Days) 8 Review and provides information requests on the EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs Day 52-109 (57 days) 9 Submit response to information requests Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from To be determined by the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation Proponent 10 Review and provide comments on the summary of additional information to the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal CEA Agency Day 110-139 (30 Days) 11 Review and provides information requests on the additional information to the Proponent2 CEA Agency FAs Day 110-144 (35 Days) 12 Prepare the draft Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency FAs Day 145-225 (81 Days) 13 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS draft EAR CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 FAs Day 226-255 (30 Days) 14 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS EAR to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from Day 226-260 (35 Days) 15 Finalize the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare EAR and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR submit to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 FAs Day 261-335 (75 Days) 16 Minister Makes EA Decision Minister CEA Agency Day 336-365 (30 Days) 17 Issue and Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEARIS3 CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from Day 365 (0 Day) 1 If the close EIS is not ready to proceed to the comment period, the proponent will be asked to submit a new EIS. 2 More than one round of additional information may be required. 3 In the event that the Minister of the comment period on Environment determines that project will result in significant adverse environmental effects, the final CSR 24 Post Minister must refer the EA course of action decisions on matter to the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from Governor in Council as to whether the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on effects are justified in the CEARIScircumstances. If this decision were to occur, the timelines identified in this step do not apply.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15May 15th, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15May 15th, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15June 14th, 2011 – December 16, 2011 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11June 14th, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs January 20June 22nd, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from submission following receipt of the EIS 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks starting from CEA Agency acceptance of the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal the public comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from Concurrent with the end of federal public comment period on the EIS 12 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponenton revised EIS CEA Agency, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 5 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones 13 Submit final EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 10 weeks from the review submission of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 5 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks 96 days from the provision preparation of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 23 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s 's EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s 's EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISCEARIS Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 12, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by April 15, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 14, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Original signed by ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Baltacioǧlu Date Deputy Minister Transport Canada Original signed by April 16, 2010 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 20, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesFisheries and Oceans Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Natural Resources Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VII Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which * Submission of draft Treasury Board Submission documents for an NWPA s.23 exemption are contingent on the timelinesissuance of all NWPA s.5 approvals. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Request for additional project information CEA Agency RAs, identified expert FAs February 2008 Project brought under the MPMO Initiative MPMO RAs, expert FAs, CEA Agency February 24, 2009 Provide the EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs May 21, 2009 (Delivered by the Province of British Columbia in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 form of an approved Terms of Reference) Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS NRCan RAs, CEA Agency RAs November 15July 14, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify 2009 Submit additional project information Proponent September 29, 2009 Notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced federal EA is required CEA Agency November 15September 30, 2011 3 2009 Request for additional project information RAs Expert FAs, CEA Agency October 22, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ Agency January 19, 2010 Announce availability of Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) CEA Agency January 19, 2010 Award Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 1) and announce availability of regular and Aboriginal participant funding (Phase 2) CEA Agency Prior to the posting of the proposed scope Post the proposed scope on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 18.4 weeks of confirming EA type Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines proposed scope CEA Agency November 15Agency, 2011 – December 16RAs Expert FAs 4 weeks, 2011 4 starting from the posting of the proposed scope Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines proposed scope CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the proposed scope Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Post the revised NoC on the CEARIS CEA Agency November 15July 19, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent 2010 Post notice of public comment period CEA Agency RAsJuly 19, FAs January 2010 Public comment period CEA Agency July 19, 2010 to August 20, 2012 6 2010 Submit a complete EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review Submit Applications for Federal Permits and Regulatory Approvals Proponent No later than the time of EIS to ensure the requirements submission of the EIS Guidelines are met Federal review of the EIS CEA Agency, RAs Expert FAs Within 6 weeks from submission of the EIS Provide comments to the Proponent on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days Within 1 week from submission the conclusion of the federal review of the EIS 8 Federal Award participant funding and second round of funding under Aboriginal funding envelope CEA Agency Prior to comment period on EIS Notify public and Aboriginal groups of comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, Agency Concurrent with BCEAO public comment period Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from For 4 weeks, starting within 1 week after notification of the review of EIS for conformity 9 comment period Commence Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal BCEAO or within 1 week after notification of the comment period Submit issue tracking table with responses to comments on EIS Proponent To be determined by the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary Proponent Federal review of the EIS issue tracking table concludes RAs, CEA Agency Expert FAs Concurrent with BCEAO or within 4 weeks from submission of issues tracking table Prepare draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and circulate for federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 20 weeks from the end submission of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; Federal review of draft CSR and provide additional provision of comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission circulation of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone the draft CSR Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare Commence Aboriginal engagement and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR and circulate for federal review CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt submission of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on Federal review of the revised CSR and provision of comments to the CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Finalise the CSR CEA Agency Within 2 weeks from the submission of comments on the revised CSR Translate the final CSR CEA Agency Within 8 weeks from submitting the final CSR to RAs and expert FAs Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks 1 week from receiving the provision of federal comments on the revised translated final CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week 2 weeks from receiving the submission of the translated final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal engagement and consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on 4 weeks, starting from receiving the translated final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 10 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the analysis of public and Aboriginal comments on the final CSR on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the posting of the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement Post the course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDecision

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. November 1st, 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada November 3rd, 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency November 2nd, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 4rd, 2011 Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) November 2nd, 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada November 1st, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15August 10, 2011 2 Provide the draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs August 11, 2011 3 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15August 16, 2011 3 4 Post draft EIS Guidelines on the CEARIS CEA Agency August 16, 2011 5 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15August 16 to September 22, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 6 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15August 16 to September 22, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” 7 Submit draft EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 8 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 days from submission of draft EIS 8 Federal 9 Public comment period on the draft EIS CEA Agency, Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of draft EIS for conformity 9 10 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the draft EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal the public comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the Draft EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the end of federal public comment period on the draft EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if on CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date revised EIS to the Proponent, if necessary Agency, RAs, expert FAs submission of revised EIS or additional information 14 Submit final EIS or additional information Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 15 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 9 weeks from the review submission of the revised final EIS or additional information 15 16 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 4 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 17 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 18 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 19 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 20 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 12 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 21 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 22 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting Within 4 weeks from the posting of the final CSR 22 23 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with the public comment period on the final CSR 23 24 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 25 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 2 weeks from posting the Minister’s Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15RA April 28, 2011 2010 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6, 2012 3 Approve and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced issue Canada-BC EIS guidelines / Application Info Requirements consistent with provincial process Province of BC, CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the 1 day after proponent submits revised draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 guidelines. 4 Aboriginal consultation on the Submit draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsAgency, RA, expert FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsAgency, Province of British Columbia RA, expert FAs To a maximum of 30 days from submission of draft EIS 8 Federal 6 Submit a complete EIS Proponent CEA Agency To be determined by proponent 7 Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAsAgency RA, expert FAs Within 7 weeks 30 days, from the review posting by BC of EIS accepted Application (EIS) for conformity 9 public comment 8 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAsRA, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the 52 days from posting of accepted EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIScomment

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioǧlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chartchart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Environmental Assessment and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Consultation Description/Activity Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Process Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report 1 Post revised Notice of Commencement on CEARIS CEA Agency July 19th, 2010 2 Provide EIS Guidelines/Scoping Document to the Proponent (CSR*) CEA Agency Agency, Province RAs, expert FAs May 3, 2011 Coming into force of CEAA 2012 July 6th, 2012 3 Submit additional EIS information Proponent TBD by the Proponent 4 Translate and review EIS additional EIS information CEA Agency, Province RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks 57 days from receipt of additional EIS information 5 Prepare and translate draft CSR. CEA Agency RAs, Expert FAs Within 67 days from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 6 Aboriginal and Federal Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs Concurrent with Within 30 days from the federal review and translation of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISCSR.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ on behalf of August 9, 2011 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by August 16, 2011 President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by August 15, 2011 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by August 17, 2011 Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Original signed by August 17, 2011 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by August 15, 2011 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, target timelines identified in the Agreement are those expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, and will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15May 31, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15June 1, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines background document CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16June 8 to July 11, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs January 20, 2012 To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the Accept EIS CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from To be coordinated with the Province of British Columbia, following a review of the Application (EIS) for completeness against the EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of 30 days) 8 Public comment period on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment period by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal RAs, expert FAs 60 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application (EIS) for public comment period on by the EIS 11 Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 8 weeks from the end acceptance of federal comment period on the EIS 12 11 Submit revised EIS or additional informationaddendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised an EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 9 weeks from the review acceptance of the revised EIS or additional addendum information 15 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, RAs and/or expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 16 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 20 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs 5 weeks30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on 30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 22 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review will be trackedof the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public or other stakeholdersParty must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post Submit the Notice Application Proponent November 5, 2014 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB February 4, 2015 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB May 4, 2015 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than May 4, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on GIC Order in the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the “final” EIS Guidelines GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on a complete application assuming the draft CSR 18 Review GIC decision has been made and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal no additional consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISis required

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by April 26, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original signed by May 1, 2013 Acting President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by April 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by May 6, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Original signed by May 2, 2013 Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by April 29, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones Original signed by April 26, 2013 Chair and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs Day 0 (December 21, 2011 2012) 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15FAs Day 1-30 (30 Days) (December 21, 2011 2012 – December 16January 20, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on 2013) 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs Day 31-60 (30 Days) (January 21, 2013 – February 19, 2013) 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 5 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs Day 61-90 (30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 Day 91-120 (PP#230 Days) on the summary 7 Federal review and provision of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Day 91-135 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 136-150 (15 Review and provide comments on Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal Day 151-185 (35 Days) 11 Federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public FAs Day 186-215 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from Day 186-215 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on Day 216-305 (90 Days) 14 Issue the final CSR 23 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 1514, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 1514, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 14 – December 16, 2011 29 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 14 – January 11, 2012 December 29 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs January 20, 2012 Within 5 weeks after the close of the public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines 6 Submit acceptable EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days from submission of receipt of EIS 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary Plain Language Summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the RAs, expert FAs 60 calendar days, starting within 7 calendar days from acceptance of EIS 11 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from after the end close of federal the public comment period on the EIS 12 11 Submit revised additional EIS or additional informationinformation Proponent CEA Agency, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review and provide comments on additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the ProponentCEA Agency, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised receipt of additional EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 RAs, Expert FA information 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 5 weeks from of the completed review of the revised final additional EIS or additional information 15 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 3 weeks from of the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on 15 Prepare the draft revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review Within 3 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 17 Prepare 16 Review and circulate provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 11 weeks from the final provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the Concurrent with submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, 30 calendar days starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final 30 calendar days starting from posting of CSR 23 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 2 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original signed by Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original signed by Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Original signed by Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original signed by Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Original signed by Deputy Minister Environment Canada Original signed by Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I Original signed by Chief Executive Officer The Parks Canada Agency Original signed by President & CEO Vancouver Fraser Port Authority The following table sets out the target timelines for the federal review of the Project. Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to every participant in the hearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the Party must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 1 Submit the CPCN application Proponent December 16, 2013 2 Issue Hearing Order and List of Participants NEB April 2, 2014 3 Round 1 information requests to the Proponent NEB April 17, 2014 4 Release draft conditions for information purposes NEB April 17, 2014 5 Round 1 information requests to the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO May 12, 2014 6 Respond to Round 1 NEB information requests Proponent May 14, 2014 7 Respond to Round 1 intervenor information requests Proponent June 18, 2014 8 File motions regarding adequacy of Proponent’s responses NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO July 4, 2014 9 Round 2 information requests to the Proponent NEB July 4, 2014 10 Respond to intervenor motions regarding IR response adequacy Proponent July 11, 2014 11 Respond to the Proponent’s comments on intervenor motions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA MPMO July 16, 2014 12 Respond to Round 2 NEB information requests Proponent July 21, 2014 3 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the NEB’s website for Hearing Order OH-001-2014 and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up-to-date schedule. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 13 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB August 25 to September 5, 2014 14 File supplemental evidence Proponent September 4, 2014 15 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB October 16 to October 24, 2014 16 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence NEB November 13 to November 28, 2014 17 File studies and information on Route 1&2 and supplemental evidence Proponent December 1, 2014 18 Round 3 information requests to the Proponent NEB January 9, 2015 19 Round 2 information requests to the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO January 9, 2015 20 Oral hearings to collect Aboriginal traditional evidence related to Route 1&2 NEB TBD, if required 21 Respond to Round 3 NEB information requests Proponent February 3, 2015 22 Respond to Round 2 intervenor information requests Proponent February 10, 2015 23 File motions regarding adequacy of the Proponent’s responses NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO February 19, 2015 24 Respond to intervenor motions regarding IR response adequacy Proponent March 5, 2015 25 Respond to the Proponent’s responses on intervenor motions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO March 10, 2015 26 File letter of comment HC MPMO March 16, 2015 27 File written evidence NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO May 1, 2015 28 Information requests to intervenors by other intervenors or the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO, Proponent MPMO May 25, 2015 Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 29 Respond to information requests from intervenors or the Proponent NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO June 15, 2015 30 Round 4 information requests to Proponent NEB June 19, 2015 31 Information requests to Intervenors NEB June 19, 2015 32 Respond to Round 4 NEB information requests Proponent July 6, 2015 33 Respond to NEB information requests NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO July 6, 2015 34 Release draft conditions for comment NEB July 7, 2015 35 File reply evidence Proponent July 10, 2015 36 File affidavits swearing evidence, notices of intent to present oral summary argument and/or reply argument Proponent, NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO July 10, 2015 37 File written argument-in- chief, including comments on draft conditions Proponent July 24, 2015 38 Oral hearings begin to hear the Proponent’s oral summary argument NEB, Proponent July 2015 39 File written argument-in- chief and reply to Proponent, including comments on draft conditions NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO August 6, 2015 40 Oral hearings continue to hear intervenors’ oral summary argument and/or reply argument NEB, Proponent, NRCan/EC/ AANDC/PCA/ TC/DFO MPMO September 2015 41 File written reply argument Proponent October 2015 42 Hearing record closes NEB Immediately after finishing argument 43 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan NEB By January 25, 2016 44 Issuance of the GiC Order setting out its decision on the project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline3/ Completion Date 45 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GiC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 46 Issue letter, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups MPMO NRCan Within one week of GiC Order 47 Publish the GiC Order in the Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the GIC Order ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review NEB Review4 4 With respect to the NEB hearing process, the Chart above outlines some of the Project Annex II Key Milestones typical key procedural steps associated with an NEB hearing process and Service Standards potential dates for those steps in relation to this Project. It is important to note that the dates presented here are neither official nor final. An official listing of procedural steps and associated timelines for the Environmental Assessment NEB hearing process will be established by the NEB Hearing Panel overseeing the application and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified are set out in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks NEB Hearing Order for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISProject.

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (On behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15December 13, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November December 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines Background Information Document CEA Agency November 15January 31, 2011 – December 16, 2011 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the draft EIS Guidelines to the CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11RAs expert FAs CEA Agency March 23, 2012 5 Aboriginal consultation and Public comment period on the draft EIS guidelines CEA Agency March 28, 2012 6 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs January 20March 30, 2012 6 7 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review July 6, 2012 8 Review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation to determine acceptability based on the summary of the EIS Guidelines requirements CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period August 3rd, 2012 9 Federal Review Team reviews and provides comments on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA Agency Within 3 6 weeks starting from the end acceptance of federal comment period the EIS 10 Provide comments on the EIS 12 to Manitoba and the Proponent CEA Agency Within 1 weeks of receiving comments from the Federal Review Team 11 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS* CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs To be coordinated with Province of Manitoba, starting from the acceptance of the draft EIS by the Province of Manitoba Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 13 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Project Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. October 20, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada October 20, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency October 22, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ President Date Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission October 22, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada October 27, 2010 ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Environment Canada October 20, 2010 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible AuthoritiesCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The 5 Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which Chart: Target Timelines for the timelines, identified Federal Review of the Project1,2 1 Follow-up of the project timelines set out in the Agreement expected project agreement and that correspond to be taken the time frame required by the federal departments and agencies in carrying out to complete their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be trackeddone based on the ▇▇▇▇▇ chart. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 2 Note that this timeframe does not include the time required to achieve upcoming milestones, for which the COFEX-Sud is responsible, since the service standards for those milestones must be determined by theCOFEX-Sud. Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Milestone Lead* Support as needed Service Standard/ Completion date 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) for screening on the CEARIS CNSC CEA Agency RAs November 15March 5, 2011 2009 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines EA guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsCNSC March 31, FAs January 202009 3 Announce availability of funding for participants CEA Agency September 30, 2012 6 2009 4 Submit EIS Environmental and Social Impact Study (ESIS) Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements November 10, 2009 5 Federal and provincial review of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAsESIS CNSC, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAsCOFEX-Sud and COMEX Expert FAs November 11, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs2009, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsApril 29, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to 2010 6 Post the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR 's ESIS for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAsinformation COFEX-Sud November 13, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS2009

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Minister, Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs Indian and Northern Development Affairs Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Transport Canada: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex VI Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project1 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15April 27, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 April 28,2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines background document CEA Agency November 15April 29, 2011 – December 16May 30, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency, Province of British Columbia RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 and the Province of British Columbia 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent Province of British Columbia CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs To be determined jointly by the CEA Agency and the Province of British Columbia 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review Accept EIS Province of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met British Columbia, CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 30 days from submission To be coordinated with the Province of EIS 8 Federal comment period on British Columbia, following a review of the Application for completeness against the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review guidelines (provincial service standard is to a maximum of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation 30 days) 8 Public Comment Period on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal 45 days, starting from the posting of the accepted Application for public comment period by the Province of British Columbia 9 Aboriginal consultation on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on CEA RAs, 45 days, starting from the summary Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date Agency expert FAs posting of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal accepted Application for public comment period on by the EIS 11 Province of British Columbia 10 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 8 weeks from the end acceptance of federal comment period on the EIS 12 11 Submit revised the EIS or additional informationaddendum information to respond to federal comments Proponent CEA Agency, as appropriate Proponent RAs, expert FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 12 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to of the Proponent’s EIS addendum (the response to federal comments) to ensure its completeness and accept, if appropriate CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised an EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 addendum by the Proponent 13 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 9 weeks from the review acceptance of the revised EIS or additional addendum information 15 as complete 14 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 15 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert RAs and/or Expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 16 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 4 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 17 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 4 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 18 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 4 weeks from the review and provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 19 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week 4 weeks from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 20 Public comment period on the final CEA RAs, 30 days, starting from the Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date CSR Agency Expert FAs posting of the final CSR 21 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert Expert FAs 5 weeks30 days, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 11 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 23 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARIS

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Original Signed by May 24, 2013 Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada Original Signed by May 31, 2013 A/President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Original Signed by May 31, 2013 Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Original Signed by June 7, 2013 Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Canada) Original Signed by May 31, 2013 Original Signed by May 30, 2013 Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs January 4, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15FAs January 4 to February 3, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines 2013 3 Request for additional information to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs February 3, 2013 4 Submission of additional information Proponent CEA Agency February 21, 2013 5 Finalize the EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency FAs March 5, 2013 6 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of the EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS Day 43-55 (13 Days) 8 Federal Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 Day 56-105 (PP#250 Days) on the summary 9 Federal review and provision of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Day 56-120 (65 Days) 10 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 11 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 121-160 (40 Days) 12 Prepare the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal Day 161-195 (35 Days) 13 Federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public FAs Day 196-225 (30 Days) 14 Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from Day 196-225 (30 Days) 15 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on Day 226-305 (80 Days) 16 Issue the final CSR 23 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 17 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review will be trackedof the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public or other stakeholdersParty must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post Submit the Notice Application Proponent March 31, 2015 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB May 29, 2015 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB After July 9, 2015 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than August 29, 2016 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on GIC Order in the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the “final” EIS Guidelines GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt of comments on a complete application assuming the draft CSR 18 Review GIC decision has been made and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal no additional consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISis required

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. August 21, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada August 27, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency August 27, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada August 28, 2012 ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister Environment Canada August 25, 2012 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Date Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project2 2 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review review, will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15May 24, 2011 2012 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study federal EA has commenced CEA Agency November 15AGENCY May 24, 2011 2012 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines Project environmental assessment scoping document and the conduct of the comprehensive study CEA Agency November 15AGENCY June 26, 2011 – December 16, 2011 2012 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines scoping document CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11AGENCY June 26, 2012 5 Provide Submit federal EA scoping document relating to the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent (if amended after the consultation period) CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20AGENCY June 29, 2012 6 Submit draft EIS Proponent RAs To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure confirm information outlined in the requirements EIS guidelines has been provided CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 30 calendar days of submission of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS by the Proponent 8 Federal Public comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 7 15 weeks from the review acceptance of the draft EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal group consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 3 15 weeks from the end acceptance of federal comment period on the draft EIS 10 Analyze the EIS 12 and provide comments to the Proponent CEA AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 15 weeks from the acceptance of the draft EIS 11 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional 12 Analyze the revised EIS information or revised EIS; and CEA RAs, Within 6 weeks of submitting Milestone Lead Support as Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, Proponent AGENCY expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 13 Submit revised EIS (2nd version) or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 8 9 weeks from the review of submitting the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on the draft CSR to the CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs CEA AGENCY Within 5 6 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on Prepare final CSR, including the draft CSR comments received (translation included) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Within 2 8 weeks from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 17 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency AGENCY Within 9.4 2 weeks from the provision receipt of federal comments on the revised translation of the final CSR 20 18 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency AGENCY Within 1 one week from the submission of submitting the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 19 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 AGENCY RAs 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 20 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency AGENCY RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on 4 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 23 21 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency AGENCY Within 13 12 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 22 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency AGENCY Within 3 weeks from the MinisterMinister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISposted

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Transport Canada Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for The following table sets out the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks target timelines for the federal review will be trackedof the Project. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories Milestone deadlines within the Hearing Order apply to this Agreement, such as every participant in the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groupshearing process and if a Party needs an extension, the public or other stakeholdersParty must seek leave of the NEB and explain why an extension ought to be granted. All Parties acknowledge that extensions to deadlines may not be possible because of the legislated time limit. Milestone Lead Support as Needed Timeline/ Completion Date 1 Post Submit the Notice CPCN application Proponent November 8, 2013 2 Determine that Application is complete to proceed to assessment NEB January 21, 2014 3 Issue Hearing Order NEB February 5, 2014 4 Milestones outlined in the NEB Hearing Order 2 5 Submit NEB’s Report to the Minister of Commencement (NoC) NRCan NEB No later than April 21, 2015 6 Issuance of the GIC Order setting out its decision on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15project TB Cabinet Committee TBS/ NRCan Within 3 months of submission of NEB’s Report to the Minister of NRCan 7 Regulatory action by the NEB in accordance with the GIC Order NEB Within 7 days after the Order is made 8 Issue letter, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify on behalf of the Government of Canada, to Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public comment period on MPMO NRCan Within one week of GIC Order 9 Publish the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on GIC Order in the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide Canada Gazette PWGSC NRCan Within 15 days of the “final” EIS Guidelines GIC Order 2 Timeline may vary as extensions or modifications may be sought and granted throughout the NEB hearing. Please refer to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS NEB’s website for Hearing Order and any subsequent rulings and procedural directions for the most up- to-date schedule. Receipt of an application for Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act authorization Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS application to ensure the requirements determine if complete DFO Within 60 days from receipt of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 application Issuance of Fisheries Act authorization or Refusal to Authorize DFO Within 90 days from submission receipt of EIS 8 Federal comment period on a complete application assuming the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review GiC decision has been made and no additional consultation is required Submission of EIS an application for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate an Explosives Act Licence Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 and its Explosives Supplier Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; of the application NRCan If the application is complete, require 30 days to review and provide additional comments to process the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from application and issue the submission of revised EIS Explosives Act Licence. Request clarification or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs NRCan Within 8 weeks from the review 15 days of receipt of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments application. Resubmission of a complete application for an Explosives Act Licence Proponent Dependent on the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Explosives Supplier. Review supplier’s revised application NRCan Within 5 weeks 30 days from the circulation receipt of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review revised application. Issuance of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Explosives Act paragraph 7(1)(a) Licence NRCan Within 2 weeks 30 days from the receipt of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR all necessary information to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS form a complete application (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISas per User Fees Act performance standard commitments).

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister Infrastructure Canada (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Deputy Minister, Transport Canada Canada) Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Annex III Aboriginal Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines do not account for time taken by participants who are not signatories to this Agreement, such as the Proponent, provinces, Aboriginal groups, the public or other stakeholders. 1 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15FAs April 2, 2011 2013 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) Public and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 15, 2011 3 Public group comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15FAs April 2 to May 2, 2011 – December 16, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on 2013 3 Finalize the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines and provide to the Proponent CEA Agency RAsFAs May 31, 2013 4 Submit the EIS and EIS Summary Proponent CEA Agency, FAs January 20, 2012 6 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 5 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS to confirm that the information outlined in the EIS Guidelines are met has been provided CEA Agency RAs, FAs Day 60-89 (30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal Days) 6 Public and Aboriginal group comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 Day 90-134 (PP#245 Days) on the summary 7 Federal review and provision of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Day 90-134 (45 Days) 8 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent CEA Agency, FAs To be determined by the Proponent 13 9 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments to the Proponent, if CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from the submission of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide comments on information, as appropriate CEA Agency FAs Day 135-164 (30 Days) 10 Prepare the draft CSR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal Day 165-215 (51 Days) 11 Federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 2 weeks from the receipt provision of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review and provide comments on the revised CSR EAR to the Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 Submit the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment CEA Agency Within 9.4 weeks from the provision of federal comments on the revised CSR 20 Post the final CSR for public FAs Day 216-245 (30 Days) 12 Public and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public group comment period on the final CSR draft EAR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from Day 216-245 (30 Days) 13 Finalize the posting of EAR and submit to the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR Minister CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on Day 246-305 (60 Days) 14 Issue the final CSR 23 EA Decision Statement Minister CEA Agency Day 306-365 (60 Days) 15 Post the Notice of the Minister of the EnvironmentMinister’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency Within 3 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISDay 366-372 (7 Days)

Signatories. The Parties hereto have signed the Agreement, in counterpart, on the dates indicated below. Assistant Deputy Minister, SPI/ADMO (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇) Deputy Minister Natural Resources Canada President Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Chief Executive Officer National Energy Board Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of Yaprak Baltacioğlu) Transport Canada Associate Deputy Minister (on behalf of ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇) Deputy Minister Environment Canada Deputy Minister Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Chair and Chief Executive Officer Canadian Transportation Agency Annex I ▇▇▇▇▇ Chart: Target Timelines for the Federal Review of the Project Annex II Key Milestones and Service Standards for the Environmental Assessment and Aboriginal Consultation Federal Review Process Annex III Aboriginal Engagement and Consultation Approach and Associated Roles and Responsibilities Annex IV Responsible Authorities: Roles, Responsibilities, Key Milestones and Service Standards Annex V Other Departments and Agencies: Roles and Responsibilities 1 Note: The ▇▇▇▇▇ chart is a baseline against which the timelines, identified in the Agreement expected to be taken by federal departments following milestones and agencies in carrying out their respective tasks for the federal review will be tracked. The timelines service standards do not account for time taken depict all steps within the NEB hearing process as detailed by participants who are not signatories the NEB Hearing Order. Description/Activity Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date 1 Deadline to this Agreementrespond to Federal coordination notification and determine role in EA process TC, such as the ProponentDFO, provincesNRCan, Aboriginal groupsEC, the public or other stakeholders. 1 HC November 4, 2010 2 Post the Notice of Commencement (NoC) on the CEARIS CEA Agency RAs November 15NEB October 5, 2010 3 Send initial engagement letter to Aboriginal groups NEB, MPMO December 10, 2010 4 Announce availability of Participant Funding NEB October 21, 2010 5 Post notice of draft scoping document on the CEARIS NEB October 21, 2010 6 Announce recipients of Participant Funding NEB January 25, 2011 2 Post public participation notice #1 (PP#1) and notify Aboriginal groups that a comprehensive study has commenced CEA Agency November 157 Submit the Certificate application Proponent February 7, 2011 3 Public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 158 Issue NEB Hearing Order NEB April 5, 2011 – December 169 Deadline for application to intervene (or for government participation role) TC, DFO, EC May 17, 2011 4 Aboriginal consultation on the draft EIS Guidelines CEA Agency November 15, 2011 – January 11, 2012 5 Provide the “final” EIS Guidelines to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, FAs January 20, 2012 6 10 Submit EIS Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 7 Review of EIS to ensure the requirements of the EIS Guidelines are met CEA Agency RAs, FAs 30 days from submission of EIS 8 Federal comment period on the EIS CEA Agency, RAs, expert FAs Within 7 weeks from the review of EIS for conformity 9 Aboriginal consultation on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 10 Public Participation #2 (PP#2) on the summary of the EIS CEA Agency Concurrent with federal comment period on the EIS 11 Review and provide comments on the draft EIS to the Proponent CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within 3 weeks from the end of federal comment period on the EIS 12 Submit revised EIS or additional information, as appropriate Proponent To be determined by the Proponent 13 Review additional EIS information or revised EIS; and provide additional comments requests to the Proponent, if CEA Agency required TC, DFO EC June 28, 2011 11 File written evidence, which may include preliminary evaluation of the Proponent’s evidence with respect to RAs/FAs scope of involvement and/or expertise if appropriate TC, expert FAs Within 4 weeks from DFO, EC August 19, 2011 12 NEB public hearing NEB Commencing November 1, 2011 13 Release draft NEB EA report for public comment NEB At the submission discretion of revised EIS or additional information MPMO Milestones Milestone Lead Support As Needed Service Standard/ Completion Date necessary 14 Prepare and circulate draft Comprehensive Study Report the NEB Hearing Panel (CSR) CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Within *typically within about 8 weeks from the review of the revised EIS or additional information 15 Review and provide close of NEB hearing record) 14 Submit comments on the draft CSR NEB EA report to the Agency RAsNEB TC, expert FAs Within 5 weeks from the circulation of the draft CSR 16 Aboriginal consultation on the draft CSR CEA Agency RAsEC, expert FAs Concurrent with federal review of the draft CSR 17 Prepare and circulate the revised CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs DFO MPMO Within 2 weeks from of release of draft NEB EA report 15 Issue RFD and final NEB EA report NEB At the receipt discretion of comments on the draft CSR 18 Review NEB Hearing Panel (*typically within 12 weeks of close of NEB public hearing) 16 Make and provide comments on the revised CSR CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the Agency RAs, expert FAs NEB for posting TC MPMO Within 3 2 weeks from the circulation of the revised CSR 19 release of the NEB RFD if an RA is in a position to make its EA determination; otherwise, the RA requests additional information within 2 weeks of the release of the NEB RFD 17 Submit additional information request to the final CSR Proponent, if required RAs will review additional information submitted for sufficiency within 2 weeks of receiving additional material and, if appropriate, will make and provide CEAA determinations and course of action decisions to the NEB for posting within 2 weeks of confirming sufficiency of information 18 Submit the Minister of NRCan’s Recommendation regarding the Environment CEA Agency issuance of the CPCN to Treasury Board for Governor-in-Council approval. Minister of Natural Resources NRCan Within 9.4 weeks from the provision 18 business days of federal comments release of RFD 19 Make decision on the revised CSR CPCN Cabinet TBS TBD (estimated to take 18 business days) 20 Post the final CSR for public RAs’ translated CEAA determination and Aboriginal comment on the CEARIS (PP#3) CEA Agency Within 1 week from the submission of the final CSR to the Minister of the Environment 21 Public comment period on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs 5 weeks, starting from the posting of the final CSR 22 Aboriginal consultation on the final CSR CEA Agency RAs, expert FAs Concurrent with public comment period on the final CSR 23 Post the Notice of the Minister of the Environment’s EA Decision Statement on the CEARIS CEA Agency Within 13 weeks from the close of the comment period on the final CSR 24 Post the EA course of action decisions on the CEARIS RAs CEA Agency NEB Within 3 2 weeks from the Minister’s EA Decision Statement being posted on the CEARISof receiving other RAs’ translated CEAA determinations and course of action decisions.