Application Guide

• Definition of Terms
• NWPA Review Process
• Application Form
• Application Requirements

NWPA Review Process

Before you start your project, contact the nearest NWPP Office in your area to discuss in general terms the construction of the work you are proposing to build.

A Navigable Waters Protection Officer will assist you in determining what information and documentation is required for preparing and submitting an application under the NWPA.

Once you have finalized the project design, submit your application to the nearest NWPP Office in your area including details regarding the applicant (yourself or your agent), the nature of the work, other permits obtained, property ownership and drawings and plans of the proposed work. It is extremely important that plans be drawn accurately. Freehand sketches may not be acceptable and could delay approval (see Application Requirements).
 

Application Form

To obtain an Application Form, please contact your Regional NWPP Office at Transport Canada.

Application Requirements

The following information should be included in your letter of application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in delays.

Applicant:

• Name of applicant and, if applicable, name of agent acting on behalf of the applicant, postal address, electronic address, phone number and fax number.

Details of Work:

• Proposed construction schedule
• Description of work
• Status of work (existing, proposed, or both)
• Name of waterway where the work is or will be located including width and depth
• Chart and topographic map number
• Latitude and longitude of the work site
• Legal description (section, lot number, concession, county/township, city/town, province/territory, etc.)
• Environmental assessment documents, if available
• Identification of upland property owners
• Method of construction, i.e., equipment to be used, temporary construction that may impact on navigation.

Plans:

• Drawings done to scale with all dimensions (include any detail of adjacent works in relation to proposal)
• Include the required set of plans as dictated by an NWP Officer
• Indicate if any of these plans have been registered/deposited at your local land registry, municipal/provincial/territorial office or other recognized location; if so, indicate the Registration/Deposit number
• To avoid having to re-deposit and re-advertise, it is suggested you do not deposit and advertise until advised to do so by an NWP Officer
• Identify which other government regulatory agencies these plans have been submitted to.

To assist in determination of navigability please provide:

• History of the waterway including all navigational uses
• Characteristics of waterway (depth, width, length, natural obstructions, works currently existing)
• Pictures of work location as well as upstream and downstream views, if possible