Energy, Mines and Resources
Oil and Gas Resources
Final Pipeline Approval (Pipeline Project Permits)
The Foothills pipeline project would receive final regulatory approval from the Northern Pipeline Act. This Act is specific to the Foothills pipeline project only. Any Greenfield pipeline project would receive regulatory approval from the National Energy Board.
|
Activity |
Permit Name |
Regulatory Agency |
Legislation |
| Detailed Pipeline Route (Foothills) | Governor in Council approval of Environmental and Socio-economic Terms and Conditions | Northern Pipeline Agency | Northern Pipeline Act |
| Technical Design Approval | Northern Pipeline Agency and National Energy Board | Northern Pipeline Act | |
| Plans, Profiles and Books of Reference | Northern Pipeline Agency and National Energy Board | Northern Pipeline Act | |
| Leave to Open | National Energy Board | National Energy Board Act, Onshore Pipeline Regulations | |
| Detailed Pipeline Route (Greenfield) | Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity or Order | National Energy Board | National Energy Board Act, Onshore Pipeline Regulations |
| Plans, Profiles and Books of Reference | National Energy Board | National Energy Board Act, Onshore Pipeline Regulations | |
| Leave to Open | National Energy Board |
Sources:
- Pipeline Regulatory Workshop, Whitehorse 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
- Build-up Area
- Compressor Station
- Construction Camp
- Final Pipeline Approval
- Fuel Storage Area
- Permanent Access Corridors
- Permits Required for Pipeline Construction - Home
- Pipe Storage Area
- Powder Magazine
- Quarry
- Right of Way Clearing
- Road Crossing
- Temporary Access Corridor
- Waste Storage
- Water Crossing
- Wood Storage Area
