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Navigating Permitting Issues for Engineering Projects in Canada

Understand key regulations like the Canadian Fisheries Act & Navigable Waters Protection Act for smoother approvals. Learn about specific guidelines for Alberta and Transport Canada. Contact regional authorities for guidance.

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Navigating Permitting Issues for Engineering Projects in Canada

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  1. PermittingIssues(for Engineers) Kevin Henshaw, P. Eng. May 23, 2008

  2. Permitting Issues • Introduction • Canadian Fisheries Act • Department of Fisheries and Oceans • Navigable Waters Protection Act • Transport Canada • Water Act • Alberta Environment

  3. DFO • Operational Statements • Version III released • Culvert Maintenance, Bridge Maintenance, Clear Span Bridges, Temporary Crossings • New restrictions • Read all measures and conditions!

  4. DFO • Comments from DFO • Cannot approve “conceptual plans” • More information is better for faster review • Projects generally require greater than 1:1 compensation ratio • Passage depends on species • General Observations • LOA / Authorizations

  5. DFO • Fish Passage Example • Common barrier to fish is steep downstream slope • Site visit can help • Class “C” • BF 71226 • BF 85148 • BF 8814

  6. Transport Canada • Use AT guidelines / Maps (Bridge Design Bulletin #1 currently under review) • Determination Example – BF 71226 • Application takes 8-12 months • Requires: • “N” Drawing • Advertisement • Env. Assessment

  7. Transport Canada • Navigability Flow • Ordinary High Water • “Q2” or 1:2 year flow • Highest 10 year mean monthly flow • Elevation of permanent vegetation • Close to bank full

  8. Transport Canada • Clearance • Smaller Crossings • 1.5 m Minimum for paddlers • Larger Crossings • 2.5 m – 3.0 m Minimum for Power Crafts • No Set Rules http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/10/24/SunPrincessBridge2_wideweb__470x312,0.jpg

  9. Transport Canada • Future NWPA in Alberta • Faster Approvals • Act needs to be updated • Amendments planned (likely ineffective) • Contact Minister (Lawrence Cannon) • Standardized Act Across Canada • Alberta currently lagging in enforcement • Restrictions on construction details – i.e. berms for pier construction • Culvert Guidelines?

  10. Codes of Practice Authorization Eg. more than 20 m channel disturbance Exemption Only for Centerline Culverts Alberta Environment http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/2006-2007/inst/dfo/dfo02-eng.asp

  11. From AE on Notifications Email to Edmonton Fill in all information Cover letter helps Provide clear map Need specific Dates Good for 1 year Needed for Class “D” Send letter for Revisions/Updates Alberta Environment

  12. Alberta Environment • April Cormier (Northern Region) • AENV.northwaterapprovals@gov.ab.ca • Tanya Berube (Central Region) • AENV.centralwaterapprovals@gov.ab.ca • Judy Tumm (Southern Region) • AENV.southwaterapprovals@gov.ab.ca

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