Port Authorities Operations Regulations

27 (1) A port authority may give a written authorization under this section to a person to conduct, in the port, an activity set out in column 1 of the activity list if

• (a) an “X” is set out in column 3; or

• (b) an “X” is set out in column 2 and the person or any person who would be covered by the authorization is unable to comply with the conditions posted or set out on forms for the conduct of the activity under section 25.

(2) On receipt of a request for an authorization, along with payment of the applicable fee, if any, and the information required under subsection 28(2), the port authority shall

• (a) give its authorization;

• (b) if the results of the conduct of the activity are uncertain or if the conduct of the activity is likely to have any of the results prohibited under section 5,

  • (i) refuse to give its authorization, or

  • (ii) give its authorization subject to conditions designed to mitigate or prevent the results; or

• (c) if the port authority required that the person obtain insurance coverage, performance security or damage security in respect of the conduct of the activity and none is obtained or that which is obtained is inadequate, refuse to give its authorization.