Multi-Well Oil Pad Surface Lease Authorization (OS-7259)
Official title: OS-7259 Authorization to construct and operate a surface lease for a multi-well oil pad
A company wants to build a 3-hectare oil drilling pad near an existing wellsite. The project includes a log deck and space for multiple oil wells. Once drilling is complete, the site would be cleaned up and restored.
Why This Matters
This is a routine oil industry permit on Indigenous lands. If you live near the project area or have concerns about oil development on First Nations territory, this decision affects you. The company says they've avoided wetlands and fish habitat.
What Could Change
If approved, the company can build and operate a multi-well oil pad on about 3 hectares of land. They must decommission and restore the site when drilling ends. The lease uses existing road access to minimize new disturbance.
Key Issues
- Should the surface lease for this multi-well oil pad be approved?
- Are the environmental protections adequate for wetlands and fish habitat?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.