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Looking for a form, a permit or related information? The lists below provide information, and forms (where available), for the most of the permits, approvals, licences and certifications issued by the department.

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Access to Information
Topic Documents Info
Correction of Personal Information Form (PDF: 41k) More
Environmental Registry Application Form (PDF: 119k)
Guide (PDF: 183k)
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FOIPOP Application Form (PDF: 59k) More
Contaminated Sites
Topic Documents
Contaminated Sites Remediation Report
Dangerous Goods
Topic Documents Info
Dangerous Goods / Waste Dangerous Goods:  Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 967k) More
Waste Dangerous Goods Generator, Receiver or Carrier Registration / Waste Manifests   More
Environmental Approvals
Topic Documents Info
Dangerous Goods/Waste Dangerous Goods/Salvage Yard Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 967k)  
Industrial Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 329k)  
Municipal Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 573k)  
On-Site Sewage Disposal Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 406k)  
Pesticide Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 499k) More
Water Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 488k)  
Other Application for Approval (PDF: 459k)  
Environmental Assessment
Topic Documents Info
Environmental Assessment Approval Fee Schedule (PDF: 81k)
Guide (PDF: 757k)
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Fuels, Motive Fuels and Petroleum Storage
Topic Documents Info
Fuel Oil Retailer Application (PDF: 113k)
Renewal (PDF: 106k)
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Fuel Oil Wholesaler Application (PDF: 113k)
Renewal (PDF: 104k)
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Motive Fuel Retailer Application (PDF: 113k)
Renewal (PDF: 99k)
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Motive Fuel Wholesaler Application (PDF: 113k)
Renewal (PDF: 103k)
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Petroleum Storage Tank - Notification Form Application form (PDF: 124k)  
Petroleum Storage Tank - Installation / Removal / Alteration Form Application form (PDF: 131k)  
Petroleum Storage Tank - Registration / Transfer of Ownership Application form (PDF: 132k)  
Petroleum Storage Tank - Installer Certificate

Online application - new applicant


Online application - renewal

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Pests and Pesticides
Topic Documents Info
Business Operator's Certificate (Pesticides) Form (PDF: 194k) More
Contingency Plan for Pesticide Approval and Certificate Holders Planning Sheet (PDF: 18k)  
Pesticide Applicator Certificate of Qualification Form (PDF: 123k) More
Pesticide (Use or Storage) Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 499k)
Protected Areas
Topic Documents
Licence Application To Conduct Scientific Research In A Wilderness Area Form (PDF: 705k)
Recycling and Waste
Topic Documents Info
Municipal Waste Approval: Solid Waste Application for Approval (PDF: 573k) More
Salvage Yard Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 967k) More
Water Approvals
Topic Documents Info
Watercourse Alteration More
Watercourse Alteration Specifications  
Water Allocation Application for Approval (PDF: 488k) More
Water Withdrawal Approval  
Wetland Alteration Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 488k) More
Water Wells and Water Facilities
Topic Documents Info
Industrial Plant / Facilities Approval Application for Approval (PDF: 329k) More
Municipal Plant / Facilities Approval:  Water Works Application for Approval (PDF: 573k) More
Registration Form for Public Drinking Water Supplies Form (PDF: 240k)  
Water Treatment Facility, Water Distribution Facility, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Wastewater Collection Facility : Classification Certificate Form (PDF: 113k) More
Water Treatment Facility, Water Distribution Facility, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Wastewater Collection Facility : Operator Certification Form (PDF: 82k) Exam Schedule More
Pump Installer's Certificate of Qualification

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Well Digger's Certificate of Qualification

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Well Driller's Certificate of Qualification

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Wastewater and Sewage Disposal
Topic Documents Info
Municipal Waste Approval: Sewer Application for Approval (PDF: 573k) More
Sewage Disposal (On-site) Permit Application for Approval (PDF: 406k) More
On-site Installer

Online Payment

Certificate of Qualification (PDF: 91k) More
Septic Tank Cleaners

Online Payment

Certificate of Qualification Application (PDF: 103k)  
Level II Qualified Person (QP2)

Online Payment

Certificate of Qualification (PDF: 91k)