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Interim Guidance
HOW TO COMPLETE THE NOTIFICATION OF DRAIN MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR FORM
Section 1: Contact Information, Location and Dates for Proposed Works
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Complete the contact information, location of the work and start/completion dates:
Please attach a drain classification map and highlight the area for the proposed work
Section 2: Species at Risk Information
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Identify whether the drain is covered by an Endangered Species Act Exemption
Identify whether there are Species at Risk under the Species at Risk Act
Indicate which species at risk are present (e.g., turtles, fish, etc.)
For Federal Species at Risk (fishes and mussels) – attach a species at risk map to show the
location of the work in relation to Species at Risk http://www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/whatwe-do/watershed-stewardship/aquatic-species-at-risk
Section 3: Drain Classification
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Indicate the drain class in the work zone and impact zone (work zone is where the work is being
completed; the impact zone is 1 km downstream of the bottom end of the Work Zone)
For DFO’s Purposes only: If the Drain is a Type F (Classed as a Type F on the Drain Maps as
having low flow and no Species at Risk in the Impact Zone - DFO does not need a copy of the
Notification Form). Note: All other Agencies do require a copy of the form.
Section 4: Drain Works
Indicate the drain type:
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Tile
Surface Water
Tile & Surface Water
Select the Drainage Act Section
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Section 74 - Maintenance
Section 77 - Deepen/Widen/Extend
Section 78 - Maintenance Only
Other
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Indicate the type of Maintenance e or Repair Works (select all that apply – see drop down list on form)
Beaver Control
Brushing (top of bank)
Cleanout (Bottom Only)
Repair Bank
Beaver Dam Removal
Brushing (bank slope)
Catch basin Cleanout
Repair Bridge
Culvert Replacement
(same size only)
Drain Crossing
Replacement
Water Control Structure
Repair
Spraying
Debris Removal
Cleanout (One Bank Slope)
Repair Catch basin
Erosion Control
Cleanout (Two bank slopes including top of bank)
Dredge Canals
Repair Outlet
Sediment Trap Maintenance
Pump Operators Costs
Existing Tile Replacement
Repair Rip-Rap
Spot Cleanout
Flush Tile
Light Brushing
General
Repair Culverts/end walls
Repair Dykes
Tile Inspection
Seeding
Other
Repair Tile
Heavy
Brushing/Cleaning
Level Spoil
Repair Pump
Section 5: Other
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Provide any other relevant information on the project to assist with the review by the Agencies
Section 6 (a – c): Sediment and Erosion Control Measures to be Used (Avoidance, Mitigation and
Offsetting Measures (Fisheries Act))
These sections are used by All Agencies. For DFO’s purposes the sections have been renamed to meet
Section 6 of the Fisheries Act where the applicant needs to demonstrate they have considered
avoidance measures and included mitigation and offsetting measures for each Class Authorization.
6a) Avoidance Measures: Select if applicable.
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Staged cleanout
Work in low or no flow (Typically Class F)
Spot Clean-out
6b) Mitigation: Sediment and Erosion Control Measures:
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Select all that apply
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Section 6c: Offsetting: Permanent Measures - Must indicate which offsetting measure(s) will be
implemented (Minimum of 1)
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This section is used by all Agencies – check all that apply
For DFO Requirements - Class Authorization Process
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This section only needs to be completed if you are working in a Class A, B or C Drain
This section does not need to be completed for Class F
Class D, E and SAR Drains require a site specific review by DFO and a biologist will work
with you to determine appropriate mitigation and offsetting.
Select the appropriate offsetting options that will be successful
The number of offsetting measures and quantity should offset the scale and extent of
the drain cleanout
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