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New Brunswick Crown Land Utility Lease (3-NB-f)
Crown Land Utility Lease Process
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3-NB-f.1 – Contact ERD
A developer should contact ERD for more information on the application process for projects requiring a Utility Lease.
3-NB-f.2 – Crown Land Utility Lease Application Package
A developer must submit a complete Utility Lease Application Package (Application) to ERD. New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development – Crown Land Leases Application Package. The Application can be accessed on ERD Crown Lands Leases Webpage. New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development – Crown Land Leases Webpage.
A complete Application includes:
- The contact information of the developer;
- A detailed description of the planned activities and/or anticipated construction;
- A detailed description of the equipment and materials that will be used for the planned activities and/or anticipated construction;
- A detailed description of all potential effects of the planned activities and anticipated construction on adjacent landowners, the environment or local area;
- Information as to whether petroleum products or other hazardous materials will be stored on site;
- The location of the subject Crown Land where the Utility Lease is sought (Site) including:
- a description of the current use and condition of the Site;
- a description of other known uses and activities on land adjacent to the Site; and,
- information as to whether there is public or private access to the Site;
- A map and/or aerial photo of the Site;
- A copy of Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable);
- A Site Development Plan;
- A Business Plan (if applicable);
- A non-refundable Application fee of $345.00 ($300.00 plus $45.00 HST).
New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development – Crown Land Leases Application Package; Lands Administration Regulation – New Brunswick Crown Lands and Forests Act, N.B. Reg. 2009-62.
3-NB-f.3 to 3-NB-f.4 – Review Application for Completeness
The ERD reviews the Application materials for administrative and technical completeness.
3-NB-f.5 to 3-NB-f.7 – Review Application for Approval
ERD reviews the Application in consultation with other agencies, which takes an estimated six to 12 weeks. After an Application is evaluated and approved, the developer must submit a survey plan/subdivision plan to ERD, completed by a licensed New Brunswick Land Surveyor, which has been submitted, approved and recorded by the New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development. In addition, after approving the Application, ERD may request that the developer:
- Obtain liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000;
- Obtain Environmental insurance;
- Advertise the proposal in the local newspapers or satisfy other public consultation requirements; and/or,
- Provide ERD with a copy of an Environmental Impact Assessment determination letter from the Department of Environment and Local Government.
After all requested information has been received and/or reviewed, the ERD will issue a Utility Lease. Upon issuance of the Utility Lease, ERD will request the following:
- A non-refundable preparation fee of $230.00;
- Annual rent for the lease of the Site; and,
- Annual property taxes for the Site.
New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development – Crown Land Leases Application Package.
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New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development
Regulatory Affairs Program Officer
(506) 453-5994
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