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Surface material applications

Applications for exploration and extraction of sand, gravel, clay, marl, topsoil as well as peat operations are reviewed.

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Surface material applications

Introduction

Exploration and extraction applications and peat operations are reviewed under the Public Lands Administration Regulation (PLAR). Application types include:

  • Conservation Operation Reclamation Plan or CORP (formerly Conservation and Reclamation Business Plans or CRBP)
  • Public Pit Licence (PPL)
  • Surface Material Lease (SML)
  • Surface Material Licence (SMC)