Notice of Work (NOW) Permitting Questionnaire Survey

1.Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the NoW application process

Very satisfied (all steps of the process were timely and predictable)

Satisfied (most steps were as anticipated)

Neutral (nothing stood out about the experience either way)

Dissatisfied (more steps of the process were delayed or unpredictable than not)

Very dissatisfied (completely unpredictable experience)

4.Have you ever experienced inconsistencies in the interpretation of the Mines Act and/or Regs either from within the same Regional office, or across Regional offices (where you had permits in more than one region)?

No

Yes - inconsistencies experienced within the same office

Yes - inconsistencies experienced across offices (regions)

Yes - inconsistencies experienced both within the same office and across offices (regions)

If yes to any, please describe

5.If you answered "yes" to question 4, do you feel there is an adequate process in place for resolving challenges to the interpretation of the Mines Act and/or Regs?

Yes

No

If no, please describe possible remedies