Energy, Mines, and Resources

Construction Camp (Pipeline Project Permits)

Construction CampDepending on the speed of the operation and the duration of use, construction camps may be quite large and will be required to supply infrastructure similar to that of a small community.

Good access will be required both to the project and to existing transportation and supply routes.

It is important to utilize suitable sites to limit environmental effects. Site activities will initially include preparation and installation of site infrastructure; including water supply and sewage disposal and eventual reclamation and re-vegetation of the site.

Smaller secondary camps will be required for activities such as surveying or clearing. These camps will occupy smaller areas and for a shorter period of time. The facilities are mobile and offer a smaller number temporary quarters and facilities for workers.

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
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
Camp sanitation Compliance with regulations respecting the sanitation of camps in Yukon Department of Health and Social Services, Environmental Health Services Yukon Public Health and Safety Act, Regulations Respecting the Sanitation of Camps in Yukon
Public Health Compliance with regulations respecting public health Department of Health and Social Services, Environmental Health Services Yukon Public Health and Safety Act, Regulations Respecting Public Health
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 Regulations
Operating a food premises 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
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 Occupational Health and Safety 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, geotech, new road access Land Use Permit Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Land Use Regulations
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 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
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 Statement for Mackenzie Gas Project, Vol. 1 2004
  • Permit/Authorization Guide for Activities in Yukon Territory 2005
  • Yukon Intergovernmental Pipeline Committee Review 2007

Permits Required for Pipeline Construction