19Lighting and Markings of Structures or Works for the Exploration and Development of Natural Resources

Pursuant to the Navigable Waters Works Regulations SOR/70-35, structures or works used for the exploration or development of natural resources, and the transport, removal or handling of such resources from the bed of a navigable water, shall be equipped with the prescribed lights and sound signals. (Ref. paras 8-10 inclusive) (SOR/84-182).

These structures or works may be of a permanent, temporary or floating character, and may be fixed or anchored to the bed of the waterway.

In addition to the foregoing, such works require the approval of the Minister of Transport Canada under the terms of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act.

Authority: Transport Canada