Environment Approvals, Licences and Permits
When do I need an Air Quality Permit?
You need an Air Quality Permit if your company operates any of the following:
fuel burning equipment (utility and non-utility boilers),
incinerators,
industrial sources (e.g., asphalt plants), or
used oil...
When do I need an Amusement Device Operation Permit?
Any business that operates, for profit, an amusement ride or device must hold a valid Amusement Device Operation Permit.
How much is the fee?
$110 per ride is the cost of an Amusement Device...
You must have a valid P.E.I. installer’s licence and an acceptable level of general liability and pollution insurance to install, alter or inspect a home heat tank or system in P.E.I. In order to get a licence, you must verify that you have professional...
You will need an activity permit if you wish to conduct work in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near your property. Unauthorized changes made to a watercourse, wetland or buffer zone may result in damage to the environment, water quality...
Do I need to register to be a beverage distributor?
Any person who sells, by wholesale or other means, beverages in beverage containers to a retailer in the province must be registered as a beverage distributor.
How do I register as beverage...
Do I need a permit to operate a Construction and Demolition Disposal Site?
Yes, a permit is required.
How do I obtain approval to operate a Construction and Demolition Disposal Site?
Currently, there is a moratorium placed on the development of any...
Burning permits are required for all outdoor burning on PEI during fire season, which runs from March 15 to November 30 of each year.
You must have a Domestic Burning Permit if you intend to burn compostable debris such as grass, brush and other woody...
Who can do electrical work in PEI?
Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI.
What is the fee for an electrical permit?
The fee amount for...
Who needs an Elevator and Lifts Contractor's License?
Any company that wishes to install, maintain, or alter an elevator or lift must first obtain an Elevator and Lifts Contractor's License.
To get license, the company must have in it's employ an...
Who needs to hold an Elevator and Lifts Installer's Registration?
Any individual who wishes to install, maintain, or alter an elevator or lift must hold an Elevator and Lifts Installer's Registration.
An Elevator and Lifts Installers Registration is...
When do I need to submit drawing and specifications for the installation of an elevator or lift?
Any company that sells an elevator or lift within Prince Edward Island must, before beginning installation of the unit, submit layout drawings and...
What is an Excavation Pit?
An excavation pit refers to any excavation in the ground made for the purpose of searching for, or removal of, earthen material.
What do I need to operate an excavation pit?
In order to operate an excavation pit, you must...
Do I need to register to generate hazardous waste?
Yes. Generators of hazardous waste must register with the department as a hazardous waste generator. Waste material is considered hazardous if it contains a toxic substance listed in the Environmental...
What kinds of wells need a permit?
The following types of wells require a Water Withdrawal Permit in order to use the well:
high-capacity wells;
low-capacity wells; or
wells used to supply a central water supply system
A low-capacity well...
When do I need to get an Installation / Alteration Permit for Boilers or Pressure Vessels?
A permit is needed to install or alter any boiler or pressure vessel, which is not housed in a private residence, when the boiler or pressure vessel meets the...
Who needs a Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas Dispenser Operator License?
Anyone who dispenses a liquefied petroleum gas must hold a valid LP Gas Dispenser Operator License.
How do I obtain a LP Gas Dispenser Operator License?
You must complete an...
Are there regulatory requirements for wastewater discharges?
Yes, there are several regulatory requirements for wastewater discharges, which vary depending upon the type of discharge. The discharge of wastewater can be categorized into planned and...
Mandatory Replacement Years for Home Heat Tanks (calculated from the year of manufacture)
Steel Thickness
Outlet/Connection Type
Mandatory Replacement Year
Non-metallic tanks
Not applicable
No mandatory...
Do I need an Operator's Certificate to operate a water or wastewater facility?
You do not need a certificate to operate a water/wastewater system. You do need a certificate to be designated an Operator in Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) of a facility....
Ozone depleting or regulated substances are used in many applications, including refrigeration, air conditioning, fire suppression, cleaning of electronics, and solvents. When these substances are released they enter the earth's atmosphere, are broken...
Notice - New procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
Inspection Services and Provincial Planning Offices located in Charlottetown, Montague and Summerside remain open to the public with reduced occupancy. Meetings with inspectors or planning staff will...
When do I need a Permit to Alter a Sand Dune?
Anyone who wishes to conduct work on, or near, a sand dune (e.g., build a staircase or boardwalk, undertake shoreline stabilization, etc.) must obtain a Permit to Alter a Sand Dune.
How can I get a Permit...
Prior to the construction or modifications of a central water or a wastewater system, a “Permit to Construct” is required from the Department. The permit will summarize the work the proponent is authorized to undertake and outline any special conditions...
When do I need a permit to operate a used oil burner?
You need a Permit to Operate a Used Oil Burner if your company operates a used oil burner.
How can I obtain a Permit to Operate a Used Oil Burner?
You must complete a Permit to Operate a Used Oil...
Companies that wish to apply a commercial class pesticide to client properties must have a pesticide application business licence. Pesticide application business licences are specific to the type of pesticides your business uses. They are available for...
What is considered to be a petroleum storage tank system?
This includes an:
underground petroleum storage tank, or
above ground petroleum storage tank at a retail or bulk outlet
When do I need a Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License?
Any...
What do I need to install or alter a petroleum storage tank or storage tank system?
You must hold a Level II Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License. You must complete, and forward to the department, an application form.
Are there additional...
Notice - New procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
Inspection Services and Provincial Planning Offices located in Charlottetown, Montague and Summerside remain open to the public with reduced occupancy. Meetings with inspectors or planning staff will...
All projects currently under environmental review in the province and any projects previously assessed for their environmental impact are available to the public. Search this database for a brief description of the project, its review status and other...
Agriculture is the largest contributor of any resource sector to the economy of Prince Edward Island. Rainfall patterns have changed in recent years and in some cases, some farmers are interested in irrigating crops to ensure yield and quality.
One...
Do I need a permit to operate a recycling facility?
Anyone who wishes to operate a recycling facility must first obtain a Recycling Facility Permit.
How can I get a Permit to Operate a Recycling Facility?
You must complete an Application to Operate a...
Once you have confirmed your eligibility to write a Power Engineer Exam, you can register and pay the fee for that exam using the online form below. If you need to confirm your eligibility, contact the chief examiner directly at (902) 368-5567 or...
In PEI, a Power Engineer licence is valid for a maximum five-year period. All licences issued in this current five-year cycle will expire December 31, 2024. You can click Add a Reminder on the right side of this page to request an automated e-mail when...
We wish to remind the public that many of our permits and licenses can be applied for online.
Additionally applications will be accepted via email, fax or mail.
Charlottetown:
Phone: 902-368-5280
Fax: 902-368-5526
Summerside
Phone: 902-...
When do I need a permit to dispose of special waste?
Some waste items require special disposal considerations to protect worker safety and reduce impacts to the environment. Upon request from companies or the general public, the Department issues...
Do I need a permit to withdraw surface water for irrigation?
Yes. A Water Withdrawal Permit is needed to withdraw surface water (from a stream, river or wetland) when the rate of withdrawal is more than 25 m3/day. Filling a water truck tank for...
Do I need to register to transport hazardous waste?
Yes. Companies which transport hazardous waste outside of PEI must register with the Department as a carrier of hazardous material.
The most common hazardous materials shipped out of Prince Edward...
Who can do electrical work in PEI?
Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI.
What are the types of electrical licenses?
There are several...
The regulations require that all water and wastewater systems need to be registered with the Department and each system is assigned a unique registration number. This provides the department with important contact information to ensure system owners and...
When do I need a Well Contractor’s or a Well Driller's License?
Any person who undertakes in the drilling, construction or reconstruction of a water or geothermal well, needs a Well Driller's License. Holders of a Well Driller’s License must be...
Do I need a permit to drill a well?
Depending upon the capacity, depth and the location of the well, a permit to drill a well may be required.
A Well Permit is required if the well(s) are to be:
located in one of the water well restricted areas (map...