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2. Get a quarry permit?
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4. Order geological reports, maps and claims maps?
5. Obtain petroleum rights in the onshore or offshore area?
6. Find out about the Voisey’s Bay project, including employment opportunities?
7. Get in contact with someone at the Mines & Energy branches?
8. Find out more about energy conservation and alternative forms of energy?

5. How do I go about obtaining petroleum rights in the onshore area?

Petroleum rights are issued through a competitive bidding process. This is a two stage process, the first of which is a "Call for Postings" (CFP). The CFP allows interested parties to identify which lands they would like to see made available for rights issuance in a "Request for Bids" (RFB). After the lands of interest have been identified and screened for environmental and land use considerations the RFB is issued. The RFB document identifies which parcels of land are available for bidding, the bidding criteria, and any special conditions that are associated with the RFB, or with individual parcels.

How do I obtain petroleum rights in the offshore area?

Petroleum rights in the offshore area are issued in a two-stage process similar to what is employed in the onshore area - i.e. a Call for Nominations followed by a Call for Bids issued by the CNOPB. Further information can be found at the CNOPB’s website.

8. Find out more about energy conservation and alternative forms of energy?

There are several sources of information for consumers and businesses on how to conserve energy and alternate forms of energy. A good place to start is by visiting Natural Resources Canada's websites ( http://climatechange.nrcan.gc.ca and http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca) and Environment Canada's website on Climate Change.

In addition, you can visit Newfoundland Power's website for money saving tips. The Conservation Corps of Newfoundland also offers programs like home energy assessments designed to improve energy efficiency in the home.

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