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	Rural Subdivision Approvals

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Health Authorities

Ministry of Transportation staff draw on the expertise of the regional Health Authorities when evaluating the property's capacity for providing safe drinking water and adequate sewerage.

The Health Authority has approving authority for water systems and for sewer systems; in the case of on-site sewage disposal, it may make recommendations, but the Approving Officer makes the decision to accept or reject the proposal.

To find which Health Authority your property falls under, go to
Health Authorities - Ministry of Health

Integrated Land Management Bureau

The Integrated Land Management Bureau manages the allocation of Crown land resources on behalf of the Government of British Columbia and its constituents.

In the context of subdivision approvals, the Integrated Land Management Bureau is responsible for issuing tenure to cross Crown land, if required for access, under the Land Act and the Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing Act

The Integrated Land Management Bureau also operates FrontCounter BC as a single window service for clients of provincial natural resource ministries and agencies.

At FrontCounter BC offices across the province, natural resource clients obtain all the information and authorizations they need to start or expand a business.

Visit http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/ to learn more about the Integrated Land Management Bureau, or http://www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/ to find out more about how FrontCounter BC can help you with your authorization applications.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

In reference to land subdivision, the federal Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans Canada is primarily concerned with protection of fish habitat under the federal Fisheries Act. Fisheries and Oeans Canada works with the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection in this regard. Either or both may be asked to review a subdivision proposal.

Ministry of Environment

The Ministry of Environment is responsible for:

Environmental protection and stewardship . The Ministry's publication, Develop with Care provides information on related legislation.
Water stewardship. All water in British Columbia is owned by the Crown on behalf of the residents of the province. Authority to divert and use surface water is obtained by a licence or approval in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Water Act and the Water Protection Act .