Under Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, we use a permitting system to manage the nature and quantity of air emissions from large industrial and commercial emitters of air contaminants.
In addition, Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw No. 1330 details the calculation of fees payable by permit holders.
| Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 | https://metrovancouver.org/boards/Bylaws/MVRD_Bylaw_1082.pdf, Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 | Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 | |
| Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw 1330, 2021 | https://metrovancouver.org/boards/Bylaws/MVRD_Bylaw_1330.pdf, Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw 1330, 2021 | Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw 1330, 2021 | |
| Air Quality Management Bylaw 1308, 2020 - Amends Bylaw 1082, 2008 | https://metrovancouver.org/boards/Bylaws/MVRD_Bylaw_1308.pdf, Air Quality Management Bylaw 1308, 2020 - Amends Bylaw 1082, 2008 | Air Quality Management Bylaw 1308, 2020 - Amends Bylaw 1082, 2008 | |
| Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 - Unofficial Consolidation | https://metrovancouver.org/boards/Bylaws/MVRD_Bylaw_1082_Consolidated.pdf, Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 - Unofficial Consolidation | Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 - Unofficial Consolidation | |
| GVRD Air Quality Permitting Process and Decisions - General Legal Framework & Guiding Principles | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/air-quality-permitting-process-legal-framework.pdf, GVRD Air Quality Permitting Process and Decisions - General Legal Framework & Guiding Principles | GVRD Air Quality Permitting Process and Decisions - General Legal Framework & Guiding Principles | <div class="ExternalClass2D4CE387F24B4469BA2095783F78785F"><p>This document provides general information on the GVRD air quality permitting process and is in no way meant to constitute an exhaustive list of the factors that may be considered by the district director when deciding on the issuance of a permit.<br></p></div> |
| Health Authority Referral Process | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/health-authority-referral-process.pdf, Health Authority Referral Process | Health Authority Referral Process | <div class="ExternalClass1501B56F999F43EDB25F84A8CAFF0A06"><p>This document sets out an understanding between Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health as to when Metro Vancouver will refer an application for a new permit or permit amendment to the health authorities, the information that will be provided as well as how the health authorities will process the information. It also sets out criteria for when dispersion modelling of the application will be requested.</p></div> |
Apply for a permit or amendment
Download, complete and submit an application form. Applications for new permits or approvals and significant amendments should be submitted at least one year in advance to allow for review, consultation and public notification. Simple amendments that don't involve emission points (such as name changes) can be applied for by letter with the appropriate documentation attached, and will be processed more quickly.
| Guidance for Air Permit Applications | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/air-permit-application-guide.pdf, Guidance for Air Permit Applications | Guidance for Air Permit Applications | |
| Forms Package for Air Permit Applications | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/forms-package-for-air-permit-applications.docx, Forms Package for Air Permit Applications | Forms Package for Air Permit Applications | |
Important: Only submit those forms that are relevant to your facility. If you intend to submit a dispersion model to support your application, please submit a modelling plan for approval with your preliminary application prior to running the model.
| Information about Metro Vancouver dispersion modelling reviews | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/air-quality-regulatory-program/dispersion-modelling-reviews, Information about Metro Vancouver dispersion modelling reviews | Information about Metro Vancouver dispersion modelling reviews | |
Request to transfer a permit
Download, complete and submit a transfer form.
| Air Quality Transfer Request Application Form | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/air-quality-permit-transfer-request-form.pdf, Air Quality Transfer Request Application Form | Air Quality Transfer Request Application Form | |
Apply for an open burning approval
Download, complete and submit an open burning application.
Note that Bylaw 1082 s.6 states that “subject to s.7, no person may dispose of waste by incineration or burning”. This section applies to private residences as well as other sources. Fines for violating this section start at $1000 per incident.
| Open Burning Equipment Rental and Purchase Information | https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/air-quality-regulatory-program/open-burning-equipment-rental-and-purchase-information, Open Burning Equipment Rental and Purchase Information | Open Burning Equipment Rental and Purchase Information | |
| Application for Open Burning Approval – Guidance and Forms | https://metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality-climate-action/Documents/application-for-open-burning-approval.pdf, Application for Open Burning Approval – Guidance and Forms | Application for Open Burning Approval – Guidance and Forms | |
Notify Metro Vancouver of your intent to burn by:
Current permits and approvals
Note: Reports required in the following permits may be available subject to Freedom Of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation. For more information, please contact privacy@metrovancouver.org.