CANADA-NEWFOUNDLANDand LABRADOR

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September 30, 20J I

The Honourable Peter KentMinister of the EnvironmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, ON KIA OH3

Dear Minister:

ExxonMobil Canada Properties (EMCP), as Operator, on behalf of the Hebron ProjectProponents, ExxonMobil Canada Ltd., Chevron Canada Limited, Petro-Canada HcbronPartnership through its managing partner Suncor Energy Inc., Statoil Canada Ltd., and NalcorEncrgy - Oil and Gas Inc. has proposed the construction and operation of the Hebron OffshoreDevelopment Project (the Project) in the Jeanne d' Arc Basin, approximately 340 Ian offshoreNewfoundland and Labrador.

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, together with EnvironmentCanada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Industry Canada, and Transport Canada are ResponsibleAuthorities for the Project pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (the Act).Several components of the Project will require approvals/authorizations as per the following:paragraphs J38(l)(b) and J39(4)(a) of the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic AccordImplementation Act; subsection 127(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act;subsection 35(2) of the Fisheries Act; paragraph 5(l)(f) of the Radiocommunication Act; and PartJ, Section 5 of the Navigable Waters Protection Act. On July 22,2009, the Minister of theEnvironment referred the project back to the Responsible Authorities for completion as acomprehensive study. The Project, as proposed, is described in Part IV (Oil and Gas Projects)paragraph Il.l(a) of the Comprehensive Study List Regulations of the Act.

Thc Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, along with EnvironmentCanada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Industry Canada and Transport Canada would like toinform you that the Comprehcnsive Study Report (CSR) for the Project, as required underparagraph 21.3 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, has been submitted to thePresident of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) so that it may bereleased for public comment. Lettcrs of support from all the Responsible Authorities for thesubmission were provided to the Agency. The letters indicated that the Responsible Authoritieshad reviewed the CSR and that all the factors identified in the scope of the assessment had beenadequately considered and that the CSR was complete.

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Following your review of the Agency's recommendation on the CSR, and taking into accountany public comments received during the consultation period, the Responsible Authorities wouldappreciate receiving your advice on an appropriate course of action that should be taken withrespect to this Project.

Sincerely,

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September 23, 2011

Mr. Max Ruelokke, P.Eng.Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerCanada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board5th Floor, TO Place140 Water Street,S!. John's, NL A 1C 6H6

Dear Mr. Ruelokke:

File No.: 4572-10

Re: Hebron Development Project: Letter of Concurrence Recommendation to Accept theComprehensive Study Report for Public Review

ExxonMobii Canada Properties Limited has proposed the construction and operation of the HebronOffshore Oil Development Project in the Jeanne D'Arc Basin, offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.Environment Canada, together with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, IndustryCanada and the Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board are ResponsibleAuthorities for the Project pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (the Act). AllResponsible Authorities have worked together to conduct a single federal environmental assessmentto fulfill their respective responsibilities under the Act.

Following a decision on July 22, 2009, by the Minister of Environment to refer the project back to theResponsible Authorities for completion as a comprehensive study, federal departments worked withthe proponent to complete the Comprehensive Study Report (CSR). Environment Canada is of theopinion that all factors identified in the scope of the environmental assessment have been adequatelyconsidered and that the CSR is complete.

As required under paragraph 22(1) of the Act, Environment Canada supports that the CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, on behalf of all the Responsible Authorities,submit the CSR to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency so that it may be released forpublic comment.

~ur:IY'Laurence Davidson on behalf of Michael WilsonExecutive DirectorEnvironmental Assessment & Marine Programs Division

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Mr. Max RuelokkeCanada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board140 Water StreetSI. John's NL A IC 6H6

Subject: Leiter of Concurrence - Recommendation for Acceptance of Comprehensive Stud~'Report - Hebron Development Project

Dear Mr. Ruelokke:

In March 2009, ExxonMobil Canada Propertics made a fonnal submission to the CanadianEnvironmental Assessment Agency to develop a fabrication facility at Bull Ann, NL for the fabrication ofa Gravity Based Structure (GBS) for the deployment and use at the Hebron Field northeast Grand Banks.Several components of this project are subject to issuance of an Authorization as per subsection 35(2) ofthe Fisheries ACf. which is a trigger as defined under the Callfll/ioll Environmental Assessme11l Act(CEAA). As such, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is a responsible authority (RA) for this project,as is the Canada-Newfoundland Labrador OfTshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB), Transport Canada.Industry Canada, and Environment Canada.

DFO has reviewed the Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and is satisfied that the CSR is completc.The document presents an overview of the proposed Project and the surrounding environment, an analysisof the potential environmental effects of the Project, a summary of consultations undertaken in relation tothe Project, and mitigation measures designed to eliminate or reduce the environmental effects of theProject. The report concludes with an evaluation of the signiticance of the environmental efTects of theProject after taking into consideration the implementation of recommended mitigation measures.

As a RA. DFO fully supports C-NLOPB conveying on DFO's behalf: the recommendation to theCanadian Environmental Assessment Agency that the CSR undergo public consultation, pursuant tosubsection 22( I) of the CEAA.

Sincerely,

M~0~james W. Baird

Regional Director GeneralNewfoundland and Labrador Region

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Scptcmber 29. 20 I I

Max Ruelokke. P. Eng.Chairman & CEOCanada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum BoardFifth Floor, TD Place140 Water StrcctSt. John's. NI.AIC 6H6

Re: Hebron Oflshore Oil and Gas Development· Comprehensive Study Repon

Dear Mr. Ruelokke:

As you arc aware. the proposed Hebron Offshore Oil and Gas Development Project will require a radiolicence issued by Industry Canada. and as a result. Industry Canada is one ofthc Rcsponsible Authorities(RA) for the environmental assessment (EA) of this project.

The purpose of this letter is to contirm that we have flillillcd our responsibility as an RA by participatingin the process that ensured the preparation of a Comprehensive Study Repon (CSR) for this project. Inaddition. we wish to indicate that we are satisfied that the factors identitied in the Scoping Documenthave been considered. and that the CSR is complete in this regard. Not" ithstanding this. I would notethat Industry Canada is not in possession of the specialist. cxpen information or knowledge that isnecessary to conduct the environmental assessment of this project.

It is our understanding that, on bchalf of allthc Responsiblc Authorities, you will be sending theassessment to Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. which will then release it for publicconsultation.

If you require any additional infonnation rcgarding our rolc in this proccss. please do not hesitate tocontact Steve Mills. Regional Environmental Assessment Coordinator. at (506) 851-3323.

Sincerely.

hn Baggiogional Directlantic & Onta .

Canada

TransportsCanada

September 22, 20 II

Mr. Max Ruelokke, P. Eng.Chairman & CEOCanada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board5th Floor, TO Place140 Water Street, St. John's, NLAIC 6H6

Dear Mr. Ruelokke:

Re: Letter of Concurrence - Recommendation for Acceptance of ComprehensiveStudy Report for Section 22(1) Public Consultation

On March 6, 2009, ExxonMobil Canada Properties, on behalf of its Co-Venturers,submitted a project description for its proposal to develop the Hebron DevelopmentProject that required a comprehensive study in accordance with the CanadianEnvironmental Assessment Act (the CEA Act). Several components of the Project willrequire approvals from Transport Canada under the Navigable Waters Protection Act. Assuch, Transport Canada is a Responsible Authority (RA) for this Project, as are theCanada-Newfoundland & Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Environment Canada,Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Industry Canada.

Transport Canada has reviewed the Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) and is satisfiedthat the CSR is complete. The CSR adequately addresses the Section 16(1) and 16(2)factors detailed in the CEA Act.

As a RA, Transport Canada fully supports the Canada-Newfoundland & LabradorOffshore Petroleum Board on the recommendation to the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Agency that the CSR be subject to public consultation in accordance withsubsection 22(1) of the CEA Act.