permitting

Hardline’s Permitting & Stakeholder Relations team has multiple years of experience working on a variety of different power projects in Alberta that continuously evolve to fully comply with Alberta Utilities Commission regulations, as well as federal regulations.

Our permitting team can assist you and your project with:

  • Rule 007 Facility Applications ​

  • Rule 007 Participant Involvement Programs​ (PIP)

  • Regulatory Hearing Support and Expert Witnessing

  • Redesignation Applications​

  • Development Permits

  • Road Use Agreements

  • Building Permits

land services

Our team of in-house licensed Land Agents​ have multiple years of experience in land services in an increasingly challenging regulatory environment. Expertise and knowledge of these services are essential in the industry for a smooth process and project success.

Our team can assist you with:

  • Land Acquisition Strategy & Planning​

  • Prospecting​

  • Routing & Site Selection

  • Crown & Government Approvals​

  • Regulatory Compliance​

  • Third Party Consents​​

  • Negotiations & Agreement Aquisition

Stakeholder Engagement

Hardline’s Stakeholder Engagement team prioritizes the The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2). By following the engagement principles set forth within the IAP2, we commit to effective public participation that has proved to be the most successful and respected in the industry.

As well, our Stakeholder team is consistently compliant with the Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 007, as well as any further regulation on power facilities in Canada.

AUC Rule 007 compliant Services:

  • Complaint PIP Planning and Report Development and Submission​​

  • Mail, Web and Newspaper Services

  • Conducting In the Field Door Drops, One-On-One Meetings and Open Houses​​

  • Stakeholder Information Management Software​​

  • Facility Application and Information Response Development and Submission ​​

  • AUC Regulatory Hearing Support and Expert Witnessing

Post Permit, License & Construction Communication Services:

  • Marketing Material Development, Printing​​ and Distribution

  • Mail, Web and Newspaper Services​​

  • Follow Up on Commitments to Landowners​​

  • Onsite and Remote Communication Support for Landowners​​

  • Any and All Recording and Reporting on Engagement ​​

  • Acquisitions & Divestitures​​

  • Title Services​​

  • Construction Monitoring ​​

  • Damages Settlements​​

  • Relocation Support​​

  • Land Administration ​

  • Environmental Risk & Mitigation