Apply to amend a Dike Maintenance Act approval

Request changes to an existing Dike Maintenance Act approval

Eligibility

There are no limitations on who may apply; however, landowner consent must be provided for any lands where work is being done for this authorization.

All diking projects require that the local diking authority that oversees the dike has been contacted and the diking authority has agreed to the proposed works,

Overview

This application allows you to request any of the following changes to your existing Dike Maintenance Act (DMA) approval:

  • Change of works: Apply to change the works previously approved under your DMA approval.
  • Extension of term: Apply to extend the term of the DMA approval.
  • Transfer of approval holder or responsibility: Apply to a transfer the responsibility, rights and obligations under a Dike Maintenance Act approval to a new approval holder. 

It is possible to apply for more than one change through one amendment application.

Note that depending on the type of change, conditions may be added as a part of the change approval process.

Costs

There are no fees for this application.

Apply

Collect the following information and documents before you start your online application.

Review application requirements

Prior to starting your application, carefully review the application requirements including, but not limited to, supporting documents. Requirements vary by amendment type and are described below.

For all amendment types

  • The name and contact information of the applicant and the applicant's agent, if applicable. If there are co-applicants for the licence, a BCeID is required in order to complete and submit the application. Obtain the BCeID before starting your water licence application as you will not be able to save your application without it
  • Job number or the vFCBC tracking number of the existing DMA Approval that is being amended
  • Description of the changes you would like to make and the reasons for the changes

For transfer of approval holder or responsibility

  • If you want to transfer your approval, you will need to provide a reason for the transfer
  • The name and contact information of the new approval holder

If any changes to the works are required, you will also have to fill out the 'Change of Works' section of the application.

For a change of works

  • Changes to works you would like to add and works you would like to remove from the existing approval

For an extension of term

  • New proposed end date of the licence term
  • Reason for requesting an extension in the approval term

Documents

  • A copy of your Letter of Agency (PDF, 75KB) or other proof of authorization if you are completing the application on behalf of the applicant

Potential additional requirements

  • Change approval or notification for works in and about a stream is required when work on a dike is being completed that is in or adjacent to a stream
  • Supplemental information that provide case-specific information required to make a decision on your application. This information supplements what you already submitted. Examples include geotechnical report, fish report, erosion control plans, etc. Government staff will ask you to provide this information when required

Submit an application

Once you have assembled the required documents for your application, apply online.

Apply

Amend your application

After you have submitted an application, you can amend or cancel it:

After you apply

Your application will go through the following process before any decision is made about the application:

  1. Receiving the application
    FrontCounter BC will review any documents you might mail or bring to one of the FrontCounter BC offices. If more information is required, they will contact you. Your application will not be accepted for adjudication until all required information is received.

  2. Consultation and referrals
    Applications may be referred to other provincial and federal regulatory agencies for comment during the adjudication process. Consultation with First Nations, other water users, community groups or other parties may be required if existing rights could be affected by your application.

  3. Review
    Once all comments and objections from potentially affected parties, and any additional information provided by you or affected parties, applications undergo a technical review. During the technical review process you may be asked to provide additional information or may be required to undertake further study to support your application. On the basis of this review, a recommendation is made for the consideration of a statutory decision maker, normally a deputy inspector of dikes, who is authorized under legislation to grant a change approval.

  4. Decision
    A deputy inspector of dikes will decide whether to approve your application after weighing the information, and will inform you of the decision.

Application enquiries

Read more about application processing and how to check the status of your application

Contact information

Find the FrontCounter BC office closest to you.

FrontCounter BC Toll Free
1-877-855-3222
Email
FrontCounterBC@gov.bc.ca

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