Energy, Mines, and Resources

Compressor Station (Pipeline Project Permits)

Compressor StationThe construction of permanent facilities such as a compressor station will require a larger number of permits/authorizations and possibly land tenure. Given the nature of these stations, greater consideration will be given to site location and site preparation to meet overall design specifications of the project. These sites will require permanent access.

 

Activity

Permit Name

Regulatory Agency

Legislation

Use of water or deposit of waste Water Licence Yukon Water Board Waters Act, Waters Regulation
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
Airstrip Registered of certified aerodrome or helidrome Transport Canada Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations
Electrical work Electrical Permit Department of Community Services, Building Safety Electrical Protection Act
Building outside municipality, plumbing Building Permit, Plumbing Permit Department of Community Services, Building Safety Building Standards Act
Gas piping Gas Installation Permit Department of Community Services, Building Safety Gas Burning Devices Act
Gas burning Gas Burning Devices Permit Department of Community Services, Building Safety Gas Burning Devices Act
Pressure Vessel, Boilers Pressure Vessel/Boiler Permit Department of Community Services, Building Safety Pressure Vessel and Boiler Act
Solid Waste Disposal Solid Waste Disposal Permit Department of Environment, Environmental Programs Environment Act, Solid Waste Regulation
Air emissions Air Emissions Permit Department of Environment, Environmental Programs Environment Act, Air Emissions Regulation
On-site sewage disposal system Permit to install a sewage disposal system Department of Health and Social Services, Environmental Health Services Public Health and Safety Act, Sewage Disposal System Regulation
Operating a food premise Permit to Operate a Food Premises Department of Health and Social Services, Environmental Health Services Public Health and Safety Act, Eating and Drinking Places Regulation
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, Minerals and Metals Sector Explosives Act
Use of explosives Temporary Blasters Permit 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 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 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
Land use, geotechnical investigations, new road access Land Use Permit Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Land Use Regulations
Lease or licence of occupation Lease or licence of occupation Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Lands Regulation
Storage and handling of petroleum products Storage Tank Systems Permit Department of Environment, Environmental Programs Environment Act, Storage Tank 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
Activity on First Nations Settlement Land Authorization by 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
Re-zoning within City or Municipality Re-zoning, Development Permit, amendment to Official Community Plan Department of Community Services, Community Land Planning Municipal Act, Zoning Bylaws

Sources:

  • Pipeline Regulatory Workshop, Whitehorse, May 2001
  • Environmental Impact Assessment 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