Disposal at sea permit application guide: permitting process for dredged material, chapter 3

3.1 Step I: pre-application

3.1.1 Applicant consults with the Disposal at Sea Program regarding proposed project, and Program staff provide initial guidance, as required

3.1.2 Applicant submits a project description and load site preliminary information to help inform the sampling approach^Footnote2

3.1.3 Applicant develops and submits a sampling plan, and Program staff review sampling plan for adequacy and advises applicant accordingly^Footnote2

3.1.4 Applicant submits a characterization report (that is, data results) and Program staff determine whether further sampling is required^Footnote2

3.1.5 Applicant submits a waste prevention audit^Footnote2

3.1.6 Applicant submits an assessment of alternative disposal options^Footnote2

3.1.7 Applicant submits an effects assessment^Footnote2

3.1.8 Applicant considers the possibility of renewal

3.1.9 Applicant publishes "Notice of Application" in local newspaper

3.2 Step II: submission of permit application

3.2.1 Applicant submits a permit application with all supporting documentation and prescribed fee(s)

3.2.2 Program staff notify applicant that the application is complete

3.3 Step III: permit application assessment process

3.3.1 Program staff circulate the completed application package for review and assessment (up to 90 days)^Footnote3

3.3.2 Applicant prepares an environmental protection plan, if required

3.3.3 Environment and Climate Change Canada renders a permit decision and notifies the applicant

3.3.4 Permit is published on the CEPA Registry (up to 14 days)^Footnote4

3.4 Step IV: operations

3.4.1 Permittee may now undertake disposal at sea activities in accordance with permit conditions