| #Q001 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Pre-application contact procedures | other | Prior to sending a permit application, please contact your regional Disposal at Sea Program office to obtain: A permit number Name of your permit officer Instructions for application and permit fee payment | Prior to sending a permit application | high |
| #Q002 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Cheque payment prohibition | other | No cheques should be mailed to your regional office. | | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Application fee submission | other | A non-refundable application fee must accompany every application. | | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Permit fee payment schedule | other | A permit fee is payable for every 1000 cubic metres (m3) of dredged or excavated material to be disposed as follows: the first half is due prior to publication of the permit in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Registry the second half is due at the halfway point of validity of your permit | | high |
| #Q005 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Applicable fee rate | other | Application and permit fees for each permit will be at the rate applicable on the date you submit your application. | | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Refund payout rate | other | Where a refund is payable upon expiry of the permit, it will be paid out at the same rate at which you paid your permit fee. | Where a refund is payable upon expiry of the permit | high |
| #Q007 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Permit application decision timeline | other | When you apply for a disposal at sea permit, a decision on the application will be made: within 90 days after you have been advised in writing that your application is complete, or in the case of a permit renewal, within 45 days after you have been advised in writing that your application is complete | When you apply for a disposal at sea permit | high |
| #Q008 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Review timeline suspension | other | Where more information and any further consultation are needed during the application assessment process, the review timeline will be suspended until the information has been provided and any consultation completed. | Where more information and any further consultation are needed during the application assessment process | high |
| #Q009 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Payment receipt acknowledgement | other | We also commit to timely processing and notification of permit fee payments: within 45 calendar days, we will acknowledge receipt of your payment | | high |
| #Q010 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Service fee remission | other | Per the requirements of the Service Fees Act, ECCC will remit to applicants a part of their fees if Environment and Climate Change Canada does not meet the applicable performance standard. | if Environment and Climate Change Canada does not meet the applicable performance standard | high |
| #Q011 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Class designation labelling | agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water | Pursuant to Section 26 (1) (d) of the Pest Control Products Regulations, all registered pesticides are required to show the class designation on the label. | | high |
| #Q012 | operational | operational | mandatory | Compliance with directions for use | agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water | Directions for use of aquatic pesticides must be strictly followed. | | high |
| #Q013 | operational | operational | mandatory | Regional environmental and safety considerations | aquatic life, recreational water | In addition, consideration must be given to regional conditions involving water courses, wildlife populations, human habitations and non-target organisms generally, in order to avoid adverse effects from poor operating practices. | | high |
| #Q014 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Commercial class label limitation | agricultural water, aquatic life | The following limitations must appear on the label for these commercial pesticides: "For use in water wholly confined to the property of the user and where there is no outflow beyond the property limits." | Applicable to Commercial class aquatic pesticides used in farm ponds, fish ponds, fire ponds and dugouts. | high |
| #Q015 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Restricted class authorization statement | agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water | The product label bearing directions for use in these aquatic locations must be accompanied by the following statements under the Nature of Restriction section: "This is a restricted product that must be used in the manner authorized." | Applicable to Restricted class products used in water bodies not wholly confined to property or in rivers, lakes and irrigation canals. | high |
| #Q016 | operational | operational | mandatory | Restricted class applicator licensing | agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water | This product is only to be used by individuals holding an appropriate pesticide applicator certificate or licence recognized by the provincial/territorial pesticide regulatory authority where the pesticide application is to occur or as authorized by the provincial/territorial regulatory authority. | Restricted class aquatic pesticides. | high |
| #Q017 | operational | operational | mandatory | Fisheries Act compliance | aquatic life | Use of this product in or immediately adjacent to water bodies must be appropriately authorized and used in accordance with the Fisheries Act and its regulations. | Restricted class aquatic pesticides. | high |
| #Q018 | operational | operational | mandatory | Multi-jurisdictional law compliance | agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water | Use of this product must also be in accordance with any other applicable federal, provincial and territorial laws and authorizations under those laws. | Restricted class aquatic pesticides. | high |
| #Q019 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Pre-use regulatory consultation | agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water | Consult with federal, provincial and territorial regulatory authorities, where the pesticide application is to occur, on any authorizations required prior to use of this product. | Restricted class aquatic pesticides. | high |
| #Q020 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Legislative non-exemption label statement | agricultural water, aquatic life, recreational water, other | This registration is granted under the Pest Control Products Act and does not exempt the user from any other legislative requirements. | Required statement on labels for Restricted class aquatic pesticides. | high |