Energy, Mines, and Resources

Water Crossing (Pipeline Project Permits)

Water CrossingA linear project such as a pipeline can be expected to cross a large number of water bodies ranging from small streams to large rivers or lakes; these water bodies may or may not be fish bearing.

As well, there may be water crossings required to access the project. The methods proposed to cross these water bodies will dictate the regulatory authority required and under which conditions the activity may take place.

Activity

Permit Name

Regulatory Agency

Legislation

Water course crossing Approval for crossing a water course, Section 108 Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada National Energy Board Act
Use of water, deposit of waste Water Licence Yukon Water Board Waters Act, Waters Regulation
Work within right-of-way Work within 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
Destruction of fish or HADD of fish habitat Fisheries Authorization Section 32, Fisheries Authorization Section 35 Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Habitat and Enhancement Branch Fisheries Act
Activity in migratory bird sanctuary Permit for activity Environment Canada, Environmental Protection Migratory Birds Convention Act, Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations
Cross navigable water Navigable Water Authorization Transport Canada Navigable Waters 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act
Activities in a Habitat Protection Area (HPA) Permission for activity (if within HPA) Department of Environment Wildlife Act, Wildlife Regulation
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
Lease or Licence of Occupation Lease or Licence of Occupation Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Land Use Regulation
Activity on First Nation Settlement Land Authorization by affected First Nation Affected First Nation,
Lands Department 		Authority under First Nation Final Agreement or law passed by First Nation on whose settlement land activity is located

 

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