So just bought a new Truck and Toy Hauler 5th wheel, I would prefer to stay in well equipped campgrounds, however since this rig is fully equipped with a on-board generator, and if I purchase a $50.00 Alberta propecting permit, does it allow me to camp anywhere off the grid or as some call boondocking. See part 1.1 of the regulation below. Also does any one know if the same rule applies in BC. Thanks!! 1.1 Prospecting and Geophysical Surveys Prospecting for Crown minerals using hand tools is permitted throughout Alberta without a licence, permit or regulatory approval, as long as there is no surface disturbance. Prospecting on privately owned land or land under lease is permitted without any departmental approval, however, the prospector must obtain consent from the landowner or leaseholder before starting to prospect. Unoccupied public lands may be explored without restriction, but as a safety precaution prospectors working in remote areas should inform the local forestry office of their location. When prospecting, the prospector can use a vehicle on existing roads, trails and cutlines. If the work is on public land, the prospector can live on the land in a tent, trailer or other shelter for up to 14 days. For periods longer than 14 days, approval should be obtained from the Land Administration Division. If the land is privately owned or under lease, the prospector must make arrangements with the landowner or leaseholder. Exploration approval is not needed for aerial surveys or ground geophysical and geochemical surveys, providing they do not disturb the land or vegetation cover. 1.2 Exploration Regulations If mechanized exploration equipment will be used and/or the land surface disturbed, the prospector or company must obtain the appropriate approvals and permits, as required under the Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation. Most projects require an Exploration Licence, Exploration Permit and Exploration Approval. The following sections describe the criteria and procedures for each of these. 1.3 Exploration License An Exploration Licence must be obtained before a person or company can apply for or carry out an exploration program. The licence holder is then accountable for all work done under this exploration program. However, the licensee cannot carry out any actual exploration activity until the Department of Environmental Protection issues an Exploration Approval for each program submitted under that licence. The licence application must be accompanied by a fee of $50. The licence is valid throughout Alberta and remains in effect as long as the company is operating in the province. 1.4 Exploration Permit If a licence holder wants to use exploration equipment, such as a drilling rig, an Exploration Permit must be obtained. The licence application must be accompanied by a fee of $50. The permit is valid throughout Alberta and remains in effect as long as the company is operating in the province.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Apr 2014 19:35:08 +0000
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