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Government of Ontario

Notice of Activity Form to Register for Activities on Public Land and Shore Lands under the Public Lands Act


This form is to be used to register activities under the Public Lands Act as per O. Reg. 239/13. Specifically these activities include:

  • Maintenance, repair or replacement of erosion control structures on shore lands
  • Construction or placement of buildings within unpatented mining claims

For more information, please see the Notice of Activity; to Register for Activities on Public Land and Shore Land under the Public Lands Act User Guide or ONesite.

Notice of Collection and Use
Personal information is collected under the authority of section 14 of the Public Lands Act and Ontario Regulation 239/13 as amended and Ontario Regulation 975 as amended and will be used for registry database administration, audit/enforcement purposes, analysis and Lands program management.

Questions about the collection and retention of your personal information in the document can be directed to the Team Lead, Ministry of Natural Resources, Registry & Approval Services Center, 300 Water Street, Peterborough ON K9J 8M5, or by calling the Ministry's Information Line at 1 855 613-4256 or e-mailing mnr-rasc@ontario.ca

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory


Part 1: Registrant Information

Registrant Type

Part 1a: Personal Information for Individuals

Preferred Language of Communication

Part 1b: Business Information (only for Business)

Do you have a 9 digit number issued by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)?
Business Accountable Person (only for Business)
Preferred Language of Communication
Business Contact Person (only for Business)
Is the business contact person the same as the business accountable person?

if no, provide contact information below:

Preferred Language of Communication

Part 1c: Address Information (Both Individual and Business)

Complete only one of the following physical addresses types:

Physical Civic Address
Physical Surveyed Address
Physical Unsurveyed Address
Mailing Address - Note - Either a street address or Postal delivery address is mandatory

Part 2: Activity Information

Note:
** A registrant must answer "yes" to this question to be considered eligible to register this activity and the exemption from the requirement for a work permit under the Public Lands Act
– Please contact the MNR to obtain and complete an application for permit

1 See http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_100702.html for In Water Timing Windows

2 4 The start date must be at least 10 business days after the submission of the registry.

3 The beds of most water bodies of Ontario are public land and fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Natural Resources. However, the Public Lands Act (including this Registry) does not apply to federal water bodies, such as the Trent-Severn waterway and Rideau Canal (see http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/r/poli/append_B.aspx), harbours or public lands within a Provincial Park or under the control of another provincial ministry. Other requirements from these or other regulatory agencies, however, may apply.

Shore lands - means a dry area that has been covered by water (excluding periods of freshet) during the preceding 12 month period or, for regulated bodies of water, a dry area that is below the maximum regulated water level.


Part 2.1: Information to Maintain, Repair or Replace an Erosion Control Structure on Shore Lands

1. Are you the waterfront property owner where the maintenance, repair or replacement of the erosion control structure is to be carried out?
2. Will the work take place within the area covered by the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan?
2b. Will the work take place within the areas of jurisdiction of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority?
3. Will the work take place on the shore lands directly in front of your property?
4. Will the final length, width and footprint of the structure be the same as that of the original erosion control structure?
5. I acknowledge that in-water work will not be done during fish spawning and other critical life history stages as defined by In-Water Work Timing Window Guidelines
6. I acknowledge that sediment controls must be properly installed around the work area if sediments will be disturbed while conducting the activity.
7. I acknowledge that while conducting the activity, that if wheeled and/ or tracked machinery will be used it will only be used from/ operated from/ stored on dry land or on a barge or vessel.
8. Will any material removed as a result of the activity be disposed of on dry land in such a manner as to prevent it from re-entering a stream, pond, or lake?
What activity are you undertaking on the existing structure?
What is the type of erosion control structure after it is repaired / maintained / replaced?

Part 2.2: Information to Construct or Place a Building(s) within an Unpatented Mining Claim

1. I am the holder of the unpatented mining claim on which the construction or placement of the buildings(s) is to be carried out
2. I have confirmed that there are no surface rights holders in the location(s) of the proposed structure(s)
3. The buildings will not be constructed within the 120 metre shoreline reservation authorized by subsection 40(1) of *the Mining Act*)

Part 3: Site Information - Location of Shore Lands or Mining Building

Please describe the site of the registered activity
Note: There may be more than one location associated with this registration. Please refer to the Notice of Activity; Exemption from Work permit Requirements under the Public Lands Act User Guide for additional direction to complete this section


3.1 This section is for business only:

Describe the business activity at this site using the North American Industry
Classification Code (NAICS). Refer to the user guide for a list of codes and descriptions. You may use up to three different codes to describe your site business activity.


3.2 Site Contact Information (only for Business)

Is the site contact the same as the Accountable Person?
Is the site contact the same as the Contact Person? (if not to both provide contact information below)
Preferred Language of Communication

3.3 Site Location Information (for Individual and Business). This is the location where the activity will be taking place.

Note: if you have more than 2 sites to record, please print blank copies of these pages, complete and attach with your application.

Site Location 1:
Complete only one of the following address types (civic, surveyed or unsuveyed)

Civic Address
Surveyed Address
Unsurveyed Address
Coordinate Information* (either UTM or Lat/Log coordinates are required if using unsurveyed address type)

Site Location 2:
Complete only one of the following address types (civic, surveyed or unsuveyed)

Civic Address
Surveyed Address
Unsurveyed Address
Coordinate Information* (either UTM or Lat/Log coordinates are required if using unsurveyed address type)

Part 4: Registrant Attestation

I, the undersigned hereby declare that the information being provided through the Registry is complete and accurate, and I am aware that providing incomplete, false or misleading information shall result in the form being deemed to have not been submitted and this registration being invalid. I am aware that the activity I am registering for is subject to additional rules set out in regulation and I agree to follow those rules.
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I have the authority to act on behalf of the corporation or other legal entity.

Submitting your registration
1. Review the form to ensure that you have completed all mandatory fields.
2. Create and retain a copy of the completed form for your records.
3. Mail the original copy to:
Registry and Approval Services Centre
Ministry of Natural Resources
300 Water Street
Peterborough ON K9J 8M5
4. You should receive your Confirmation of Registration within 15 business days. You may NOT conduct the activity until you have received your Confirmation of Registration. If you do not receive your Confirmation of Registration within 15 business days, please contact the Registry and Approvals Services Center at 1 855 613-4256
5. The registration must be submitted at least 10 business days before the commencement date of the work being registered.