Do I Need a Licence?

The Classes of Development Regulation lists those activities that require a licence under The Environment Act prior to construction, operation or alteration.

The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act requires licensing prior to construction, operation or alteration of hazardous waste disposal facilities.

If you are unsure if your proposed activity or development requires a licence please contact us. The licensing process is essentially the same for both The Environment Act and The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act. The licensing process is a transparent, public process:

• Environmental Assessment and Licensing under The Environment Act
• Environmental Assessment and Licensing Process (flowchart)

Guidance is provided for proponents preparing an Environment Act Proposal:

• Environment Act Proposal Form
• Notice of Alteration Form - Environment Act
• Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act Application Form
• Notice of Alteration - Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act
• Permit to Construct or Alter a Wastewater Collection System Application Form

Water and Wastewater Facility Operator Certification Program

• Facility Classification Application Forms
• Operator Certification Application Forms

Incinerator Registration

• Incinerator Registration Form

Information Bulletins:

• Environment Act Proposal Report Guidelines
  

• Environment Act Proposal Supplementary Guidelines
  • Municipal Water Supply Systems 
  • Bulk Material Handling Facilities 
  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Lagoon Design Guidelines


• Environmental Assessment and Licensing under The Environment Act

• Environmental Assessment and Licensing Process (flowchart)

• Guide for Public Comments

• Public Registry Guide

• Alterations to Developments

What terms and conditions will be in the licence?

Licences are site-specific and are developed through the environmental assessment and licensing process to address concerns raised by the public and the technical advisory committee. They may include requirements for pre-construction, construction, operation, monitoring, reporting, decommissioning and financial assurance. All licences are posted in the online public registry.