Autorization

Wetlands, bodies of water, lakeshores and riverbanks

Application for authorizations and authorization certificates 

• Demande d’autorisation et de certificat d’autorisation pour les projets en milieux humides et hydriques et pour les projets susceptibles de modifier la qualité de l’environnement ou les habitats fauniques (Word, 578 KB-French) [Application for authorizations and authorization certificates for projects in wetlands and bodies of water that are likely to change the quality of the environment or wildlife habitats. ]
• Schedules (Word, 327 KB-French)
• Explanatory Guide (PDF, 334 KB-French)

Application for authorization–procedure
The following is required of applicants submitting a request for the authorization of projects in aquatic, lakeshores and riverbanks and/or wetland environments:

• Two fully-executed copies of the authorization application form
• All required administrative and technical documents, in duplicate
• Two copies of the form and accompanying documents sent to the MELCC
• A fully-executed applicant’s declaration.

The MELCC cost schedule for authorizations and other similar services is the same as other authorizations requiring analysis by the MELCC.
When applications for authorizations and authorization certificates specifically deal with the installation of dry hydrants by municipalities and RCMs, the following form must be used:

• Demande d'autorisation et de certificat d'autorisation spécifique pour l’installation de prises d'eau sèches dont les requérants sont les municipalités et les MRC (Word, 205 KB-French). [Specific application by municipalities and RCMs for authorizations and authorization certificates for the installation of dry hydrants]  
• Plan pour prises d'eau sèches (PDF, 2 MB-French) [Dry hydrant plan]

Caution: Obtaining an authorization does not exempt the holder from legal obligations enacted by any other law and/or regulation.