Energy, Mines, and Resources

Permanent Access Corridors (Pipeline Project Permits)

permanent roadAlong with access routes to the pipeline right-of-way (ROW), some facilities will be temporary while other permanent access will be required for ongoing operation and maintenance of key facilities such as compressor stations. Different levels of access will require different construction methods and standards. Activities on temporary access corridors typically include surveying, timber salvage, clearing, construction, transportation of people, goods and equipment, and ultimately reclamation and re-vegetation.

Permanent access requirements: compressor stations and strategic access locations along pipeline right-of-way.

Temporary access requirements: construction camp; wood, waste and fuel storage; powder magazine; build-up area and; quarry.

Activity

Permit Name

Regulatory Agency

Legislation

Use of water or deposit of waste Water Licence Yukon Water Board Waters Act, Water Regulation
Destruction of fish or HADD of fish habitat Fisheries Authorization Section 32 and Fisheries Authorization Section 35 Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch Fisheries Act
Work in, on, over, under, through, across any navigable water Letter of Approval Transport Canada Navigable Water Protection Act
Work within right-of-way Work in right-of-way Permit Department of Highways and Public Works, Transportation Maintenance Branch Highways Act, Highways Regulation
Access on Highway right-of-way Access Permit Department of Highways and Public Works, Transportation Maintenance Branch Highways Act, Highways Regulation
Erect a sign within highway right-of-way Sign Permit Department of Highways and Public Works, Transportation Maintenance Branch Highways Act, Highways Regulation
Survey and research at archaeological and palaeontological sites Archaeological Sites Regulations Permit Department of Tourism and Culture, Heritage Branch Historic Sites Resources Act
Manufacture of ammonium nitrate fuel oil solution (ANFO) ANFO Permit Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division Explosives Act
Manufacture of explosives other than ANFO Factory License Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division Explosives Act
Explosives Storage Temporary Magazine License Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division Explosives Act
Use of explosives Temporary Blasters Permit Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Occupational Health and Safety Act, Blasting Regulations
Compliance with standards, codes, safety practices and qualifications of workers and supervisors Compliance with standards, codes, safety practices and qualifications of workers and supervisors Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Safety Regulations, Occupational Health Regulations, Minimum First Aid Regulations, Blasting Regulations, Radiation Protection Regulations, Commercial Diving Regulations
Registration with Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Registration with Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Workers' Compensation Act
Activities in a Habitat Protection Area (HPA) Permission for activity (if within HPA) Department of Environment, Conservation Officer Services Wildlife Act, Wildlife Regulations
Transport of dangerous goods/waste Certificate and/or permit for transport of dangerous goods Department of Highways and Public Works, Transportation Maintenance Branch Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Land use, geotechnical investigations, new road access Land Use Permit Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Lands Regulation
Lease or licence of occupation Lease or licence of occupation Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Lands Regulation
Timber Cutting Commercial Timber Permit or permit identified as priority harvest Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Forest Management Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Timber Regulation
Burning Burning Permit Department of Community Services, Protective Services Forest Protection Act; Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act
Activity on First Nation Settlement Land Authorization by affected First Nation First Nation Land Department Authority under First Nation Final Agreement or law passed by First Nation on whose settlement land activity is located
Occasional transportation of loads on the highway that are over the regulatory weight and/or size. Overweight/Oversize Permit Department of Highways and Public Works, Transport Services Branch Highways Act, Highways Regulation
Bulk Commodity Hauling Bulk Commodity Haul Agreement Department of Highways and Public Works, Transport Services Branch Highways Act, Bulk Commodity Haul Regulations
Rezoning within City or municipality Re-zoning, Development Permit, amendment to Official Community Plan Department of Community Services, Community Land Planning Municipality or Village Municipal Act, Zoning Bylaws
Radio communication Radio Licence Industry Canada Radiocommunication Act

Sources:

  • Pipeline Regulatory Workshop, Whitehorse May 2001
  • Environmental Impact Statement for Mackenzie Gas Project, Vol. 1 2004
  • Permit/Authorization Guide for Activities in Yukon Territory 2005
  • Yukon Interdepartmental Pipeline Committee Review 2007

Permits Required for Pipeline Construction