Energy, Mines, and Resources

Wood Storage Area (Pipeline Project Permits)

Wood Storage AreaAny large project which requires the clearing of land may result in the removal of merchantable timber resources. Depending on the timing of the project, it may be necessary to store the wood harvested prior to final disposition. Therefore, a timber storage area must be selected on stable terrain which does not interfere with the progress and accessibility of the pipeline project.

 

Activity

Permit Name

Regulatory Agency

Legislation

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 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 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 Regulation
Land use, geotech, new road access Land Use Permit Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Lands Branch Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act,
Land Use 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 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

 

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