Pipeline Project Permits - Temporary Access Corridor

Temporary Access Corridor

Along with access routes to the pipeline right-of-way (ROW), some facilities will be temporary while other permanent access will be required for ongoing operation and maintenance of key facilities such as compressor stations. Different levels of access will require different construction methods and standards. Activities on temporary access corridors typically include surveying, timber salvage, clearing, construction, transportation of people, goods and equipment, and ultimately reclamation and re-vegetation.

Permanent access requirements: compressor stations and strategic access locations along pipeline right-of-way.

Temporary access requirements: construction camp; wood, waste and fuel storage; powder magazine; build-up area and; quarry.

Activity	Permit Name	Regulatory Agency	Legislation
Use of water or deposit of waste	Water Licence	Yukon Water Board	Waters Act, Water Regulation
Destruction of fish or HADD of fish habitat	Fisheries Authorization Section 32 Fisheries Authorization Section 35	Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch	Fisheries Act
Work in, on, over, under, through, across any navigable water	Letter of Approval	Transport Canada	Navigable Water Protection Act
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
Manufacture of ammonium nitrate fuel oil solution (ANFO)	ANFO Permit	Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division	Explosives Act
Manufacture of explosives other than ANFO	Factory License	Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division	Explosives Act
Explosives Storage	Temporary Magazine License	Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division	Explosives Act
Use of explosives	Temporary Blasters Permit	Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board	Occupational Health and Safety Act, Blasting Regulations
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 Regulations
Transport of dangerous goods/waste	Certificate and/or permit for transport of dangerous goods	Department of Highways and Public Works, Transportation Maintenance Branch	Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
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
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, Territorial Lands (Yukon) 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
Occasional transportation of loads on the highway that are over the regulatory weight and/or size.	Overweight / Oversize Permit	Department of Highways and Public Works, Transport Services Branch	Highways Act, Highways Regulation
Bulk Commodity Hauling	Bulk Commodity Haul Agreement	Department of Highways and Public Works, Transportation Services Branch	Highways Act, Bulk Commodity Haul Regulations
Rezoning within City or municipality	Re-zoning, Development Permit, amendment to Official Community Plan	Department of  Community Services, Community Land Planning Municipality  or Village	Municipal Act, Zoning Bylaws
Radio communication	Radio Licence	Industry Canada	Radiocommunication 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

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