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2003/04 – 2005/06 SERVICE PLAN
Ministry of Energy and Mines

Performance Measures and Targets

The following tables identify the ministry’s performance targets for each objective for the next three fiscal years. These targets measure the ministry’s degree of success in achieving its goals and objectives.

Goal 1: To Increase Investment in Energy and Mining Resource Development in British Columbia

Objective: Double oil and gas production in BC by 2011
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Achieve a 26% increase in oil and gas production by the end of 2005/06.	Achieve a 4% increase in oil and gas production over 2002/03 levels.	Achieve a 10% increase in oil and gas production over 2003/04 levels.	Achieve a 10% increase in oil and gas production over 2004/05 levels.
Achieve a 20% increase in oil and gas exploration (drilling) activity for the next 3 years.	Achieve a 20% increase in oil and gas exploration (drilling) activity over 2002/03 levels.	Achieve a 20% increase in oil and gas exploration (drilling) activity over 2003/04 levels.	Achieve a 20% increase in oil and gas exploration (drilling) activity over 2004/05 levels.
Objective: Generate $20 billion of cumulative investment in the oil and gas sector by 2008
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Increase investment in the oil and gas sector.	Generate $3.3 billion worth of investment in oil and gas.	Generate $3.3 billion worth of investment in oil and gas.	Generate $3.3 billion worth of investment in oil and gas.
Objective: Stimulate investor interest in B.C.’s clean energy sectors
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Increase in investment in BC’s clean energy sector.	Achieve a 10% increase in investment in BC’s clean energy sector over the established baseline.	Achieve an additional 10% increase in investment in BC’s clean energy sector over the established baseline.	Achieve an additional 10% increase in investment in BC’s clean energy sector over the established baseline.
Objective: Increase mining exploration and development activity
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Increase BC’s share of national exploration expenditures from its current level of 8% to 12% by 2005/2006.	Increase BC’s share of national exploration expenditures to 9%.	Increase BC’s share of national exploration expenditures to 10%.	Increase BC’s share of national exploration expenditures to 12%.
Realize $400 million in capital investment in new or existing mines in B.C. between 2002/03 to 2005/2006.*	Achieve $100 million worth of capital investment.	Achieve $100 million worth of capital investment.	Achieve $150 million worth of capital investment
Objective: Implement provincial energy policy by 2004/05
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Implement provincial energy policy.	Implement legislation for a Heritage contract to keep electricity rates as low as possible. Implement changes to the Utilities Commission Act to improve regulatory oversight by BCUC. Implement legislation to create a separate Crown corporation for transmission.	Implement changes to the Energy Efficiency Act to promote conservation and energy efficiency. New rates promoting energy conservation and independent power producer access.	Monitor/review of legislation and regulations following implementation of energy policy, and monitor participation in broader electricity markets.
Objective: Facilitate the development of BC’s offshore oil and gas resources in a scientifically sound and environmentally responsible manner
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Implement components of offshore work plan.	Develop positions for and commence negotiation of joint federal-provincial management regime, including regulatory framework, fiscal arrangements, and environmental assessment processes. Develop and implement provincial strategy for First Nations and coastal communities. Develop and implement social and scientific research program.	Complete any outstanding federal/provincial negotiations. Establish an offshore oil and gas regulatory agency. Commence exploration operations through the issuance of permits and leases. Conclude arrangements with First Nations and coastal communities.	Implement monitoring processes for exploration. Implement monitoring processes for the offshore regulatory agency. Conclude any outstanding scientific and social research. Commence initial development activities.


*	2002/03 investment target was $50 million.

Goal 2: To Maintain High Environmental and Health and Safety Standards.

Objective: Maintain high environmental and health and safety standards
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Maintain mining as the safest heavy industry in BC.	Accident frequency rate of 2.5 or less. (accidents requiring medical attention X 200,000 hours/ total number of hours worked).	Accident frequency rate of 2.5 or less.	Accident frequency rate of 2.5 or less.
Objective: Ensure a high standard of environmental protection with respect to mine sites
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Conduct site inspections and/or audits at all major mine sites.	Site inspections and/or audits at all major mines to ensure compliance with permit conditions and appropriate environmental standards. Ensure any remediation actions necessary are completed on a timely basis.	Site inspections and/or audits at all major mines to ensure compliance with permit conditions and appropriate environmental standards. Ensure any remediation actions necessary are completed on a timely basis.	Site inspections and/or audits at all major mines to ensure compliance with permit conditions and appropriate environmental standards. Ensure any remediation actions necessary are completed on a timely basis.

Goal 3: To Be a Responsive, Adaptable and Accountable Organization

Objective: Efficient human resource management consistent with best practices
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Introduce regular performance planning for all employees.	100% of employees have an annual performance plan and review each year by March 15.	100% of employees have an annual performance plan and review each year by March 15.	100% of employees have an annual performance plan and review each year by March 15.
Implement Ministry Human Resource Renewal Plan (HRRP).	100% of HRRP goals have implementation teams in place. Each team to have completed an implementation plan.	100% of HRRP goals have implementation plan underway.	100% of HRRP goals have implementation plan underway.
Objective: Develop a performance reporting and long-term alternative funding mechanism for new revenue generating projects
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Account for generating incremental revenue in each of the next three years.	Generate increased revenues of $27.2 million.	Generate increased revenues of $40.2 million.	Generate increased revenues of $65.3 million.
Objective: eliminate 33% of the ministry’s regulations by June 2004
Performance Measure	Performance Target 2003-2004	Performance Target 2004-2005	Performance Target 2005-2006
Eliminate 5,846 regulations from a base-line regulation count of 17,716.*	Eliminate 11% of regulations.	Eliminate remaining 11% of regulations by June 2004.	Not Applicable.


*	11% of ministry regulations eliminated in 2002/03.