Waste Discharge Authorizations

Application Forms

Please review the Introduction and the Application Process Flow Sheet to gain an understanding of how the application process works and the application forms are to be used.

As the process covers large and small projects, the pre-application meeting is essential to setting the scope of the application process requirements. The Introduction also leads applicants through the guidance documents on Completing an Application Form, Consultation, and Technical Assessment.

The Environmental Management Act Waste Discharge Authorization application form consists of nine parts. The type of application being submitted determines the parts each applicant is required to fill out. A brief explanation is provided in each section below.

Part 1. General Applicant Details

This form must be completed by all applicants.

• Application for an Authorization to Discharge or Store Waste under the Environmental Management Act
  PDF (73 KB / 2 pages) | Word (900 KB / 2 pages)

Part 2a. Environmental Protection Notices: New Application

This form must be completed by applicants who are applying for a new permit or approval.

• PDF ( 14 KB / 1 page) | Word (40 KB / 1 page)

This form must be completed by applicants who are applying for an amendment to an existing permit or approval.

• PDF (13 KB / 1 page) | Word (32 KB / 1 page)

Part 3. Discharge Details

A separate form must be completed by all applicants for each point of discharge or storage site.

• PDF (48 KB / 1 page) | Word (29 KB / 1 page)

Part 4. Receiving Environment

This form must be completed by applicants who do not provide a technical assessment report.

• PDF (46 KB / 1 page) | Word (24 KB / 1 page)

Part 5a. Site Plan

This form must be completed by all applicants.

• PDF (60 KB / 1 page) | Word (35 KB / 1 page)

Part 5b. Location Map

This form must be completed by all applicants.

• PDF (60 KB / 1 page) | Word (37 KB / 1 page)

Part 6. Consultation Report

All applicants must prepare a consultation report. Here is a guide to completing this report.

• Guidance on Applications for Authorizations Under the Environmental Management Act - Consultation (30 KB / 4 pages)
  
  Recommended activities for the applicant to take prior to submitting an application for a permit, significant amendment or an approval

Part 7. Technical Assessment Report

The Regional Manager will indicate to the applicant during the pre-application meeting whether or not a technical assessment will be required. Applicants who must complete a technical assessment should refer to this report.

• Guidance on Applications for Permits under the Environmental Management Act - Technical Assessment (218 KB / 7 pages)
  
  Recommended content of a technical assessment report for submission by the applicant as part of the application for a permit or a significant amendment

Part 8. Application Fee

Applicants must determine and submit the appropriate application fee.

• Guidance on Applications for Authorizations under the Environmental Management Act - Completing an Application Form, Part 8

Part 9. Agent Authorization / Applicant Signature

Applicants who choose to have an agent work directly with the ministry on their behalf must complete this form.

• PDF (45 KB / 1 page) | Word (25 KB / 1 page)