It is important to use a BCeID when making your application so you can:

• Save your work and return to it later
• Simplify the process when you have a co-applicant
• Make updates and corrections to your application
• Check your application’s status after submission

Use this application for both new and amendment Notices of Work.

·       Please review the Mineral and Coal Exploration Notice of Work Application Companion and the Mine permitting guidance documents - Province of British Columbia page for an overview of the application and its information requirements.

·       As of November 30th, 2021 a Basic, or Business BCeID is required for entering Notice of Work applications. Please visit BCeID.ca/Register for more information on registering for a BCeID.

·       Once you have a BCeID you can link it with your mine! Visit minespace.gov.bc.ca and sign up for access to MineSpace today!

About the Online Application:

• Recommended minimum network requirements are 5.0Mbps (up/down) while entering and uploading documents for your application.
  
• If you already have a BCeID make sure your contact information is up to date by reviewing your 'My Profile' in your vFCBC Application Dashboard
• A Red Asterisk  * indicates a mandatory field however, most do not require immediate entry to move forward in the application.  You will be required to fill in the mandatory fields before submission.
• Use the Review Application button to generate a list of the missing mandatory fields that you must go back to.
• Use the Save Application button frequently to ensure you don’t lose information.
• Please note, after you have submitted your application you will have an opportunity to take our Post-Application survey. Your compliments, comments, suggestions and criticisms will help us serve you better.
  
• Mines in B.C. are required to post reclamation security with the province. You may estimate the anticipated reclamation security required for your Program using the Bond Calculator and Bond Calculator Guidance Document. Please note the amount of required amount of security is determined by the chief permitting officer.
• For Multi-Year Area-Based (MYAB) applications:
• A description of the exploration activities proposed in the first year must be provided either as a separate attachment to the Notice of Work (NoW) or identified within the project description section of the NoW. This description must include the following:
• A list of the number of sites, estimated site location and disturbance, and estimated timber cutting for proposed exploration activities (e.g. drilling, trenching, etc.).
• Additional information, including additional mapping, may be requested by the inspector as part of the MYAB application review.

Basic or business BCeID is required for Notice of Work applications. You can link your basic or business BCeID with your mine by signing up for MineSpace.

• A red asterisk (*) indicates a mandatory field.
• Use the Review Application button in the form to generate a list of missing mandatory fields.
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