Permitting and compliance at sites of interest
Last updated on January 17, 2025Government permits ensure compliance with environmental regulations at thousands of sites across the province.
Learn more about the status of high-profile sites in B.C.
Under the Environmental Management Act (EMA) and its regulations, as well as other statutes and regulations, the B.C. government makes permitting decisions and conducts compliance actions.
Permitting sites of interest
- Atlantic Power (Williams Lake)
- Fish Processing Permit Amendment Project (province-wide)
- Hullcar Aquifer (Spallumcheen)
- Mount Polley Mine Tailings Dam Breach
- South Island Aggregate (Shawnigan Lake)
- Tulsequah Mine (Chieftan Metals)
- Turtle Valley Ranch: Biosolid Notification (Kamloops)
- Upland Landfill Review (Campbell River)
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Contact information
For questions regarding permit applications, please email: WasteDischargeApplicationInquiries@gov.bc.ca