Regulator Temporary Field Authorizations
As of August 2019, most temporary field authorizations issued by the AER are now called regulator temporary field authorizations, and the disposition code has changed from TFA to RTF, except for geophysical exploration and certain oilsands exploration and coal exploration activities that are not in OneStop.
Timeline
Our estimated processing time for this application is 5 business days. See our timeline spreadsheet for updates.
Purpose of the Application
Companies must apply for temporary field authorizations to
- respond to client requests for incidental clearings or activities on public land,
- respond to temporary changes in existing land disposition authorizations, or
- temporarily authorize appropriate land uses on public lands.
Process Checklist
Submit an Application
Companies must submit their application for a regulator temporary field authorization through OneStop. Spatial information (shapefiles) and all other supporting documentation will be required as part of the application.
To submit a manual temporary field authorization for activities outside of OneStop, see the Temporary Field Authorization form on our website: Public Lands Act Forms.
Review Process
- Applications will undergo spatial analysis and will be processed against OneStop validations and existing business rules to determine if the application requires additional review.
- Applications that trigger additional review will be assigned to an AER subject matter expert for technical review.
- We may request additional information (through a supplemental information request) to complete our review.
- We will decide to approve, close, or deny the application. Any decision on an application can be appealed by the applicant through our appeal process.
- If we close or deny the application, the applicant may reapply after addressing the issues that led to the closure or denial.
- We will share our decision on our Publication of Decision page.
