This application form is to be used for the following application types only:
Please note that at this time, only certain application types may be open.
Please completely respond to each question. Incomplete applications are not considered accepted and will delay the processing of your application. Applications are not considered received until all necessary information is received. Leasing division staff will be in contact with you regarding fee payment.
*Please Note: Application forms and information on the process for the following application types are to be obtained directly from the PEI Aquaculture Leasing Division (902-566-7996 or PEIAquaculture@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)
Please refer to the PEI Shellfish Aquaculture Leasing Policy regarding eligibility requirements and a description of each application type to aide in your application process.
To assist you in completing this form, please refer to the Application Guidelines.
Failure to complete all the requested sections of this form and to provide mandatory documentation will result in your application being returned.
NOTE: Prior to completing this form, self-assess your project against the Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Leasing Policy http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/management-gestion/pei-ipe-eng.htm
PRIVACY NOTICE STATEMENT: The information you provide on this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Fisheries Act for the purpose of determining your eligibility for an aquaculture lease. The information submitted will be used to process your lease application and disclosed to the PEI Leasing Referral Committee. Failure to provide this personal information may result in your application being denied. You have the right to the correction of, access to, and protection of, your personal information under the Privacy Act and to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada over DFO’s handling of your information. Personal information collected through the processing of your application is described in the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Aquaculture Leasing Policy.
The information you provide on this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Fisheries Act for the purpose of determining your eligibility for an aquaculture lease. The information submitted will be used to process your lease application and disclosed to the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Leasing Referral Committee. Failure to provide this information may result in your application being denied.
In the case of approved applications, applicant name; the date application was submitted; application number; location of the proposed work; site specific location; type of application; lease number; site acreage; and species farmed will be published on the PEI Aquaculture Leasing Division’s application webpage to provide open and transparent information on the use of a public resource.
The information you provide on this form is collected under the authority of section 7 of the Fisheries Act for the purpose of determining your eligibility for an aquaculture lease. The information submitted will be used to process your lease application and disclosed to the PEI Leasing Referral Committee. Failure to provide this personal information may result in your application being denied. You have the right to the correction of, access to, and protection of, your personal information under the Privacy Act and to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada over DFO’s handling of your information. Personal information collected through the processing of your application is described in DFO PPU 090 Prince Edward Island (PEI) Aquaculture Leasing.
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Riparian rights of adjacent landowners. Landowners have a right to access “navigable” water (navigable water is defined as a minimum of 4 feet in Prince Edward Island). Leases that use gear or crop in the water column must include navigational corridors in the lease footprints to accommodate access to and from shore.
Please use the text box below each section to respond to each point below. Upload a map at the end of each section to assist you in your response.
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Recreational - Including but not limited to angling, smelt, clam, quahaug
Commercial - Including but not limited to smelt, oyster, clam, quahaug, eel, silverside, gaspereaux, lobster, rock crab
Recreational users, including boating, swimmers and near shore water crafts (power boats, wind surfers, kayaks, etc.), water based businesses (tourism) Adjacent aquaculture leases and spat collection sites The presence of existing moorings or floating docks Shore access in shallow areas or highly developed upland areas
With your consent, DFO would like to publish applicant name; the date application was submitted; application number; location of the proposed work; site specific location; type of application; lease number; site acreage; and species farmed for pending applications on the PEI Aquaculture Leasing Division’s application webpage for the purpose of public consultation.
