Energy, Mines, and Resources

Right of Way Clearing (Pipeline Project Permits)

Right of Way ClearingA cleared right-of-way (ROW) for the pipeline will be required with a width of approximately 40 m. (from Mackenzie Gas Project Environmental Impact Statement, 2004, Vol. 1).

Work will include salvaging merchantable timber, burning slash, windrowing, and surface preparation including leveling and grading.

 

Activity

Permit Name

Regulatory Agency

Legislation

Land use, geotechnical investigations, new road access Land Use Permit Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act,
Land Use 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
Compliance with health and safety standards, codes, safety practices and qualifications of workers and supervisors Compliance with health and safety 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
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 Regulations
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 OCP Department of Community Services, Community Land Planning Municipal Act, Zoning Bylaws
Radio communication Radio Licence Department of Industry (Canada) Radio Communication 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