| Nova Scotia Environment
Motive Fuel Wholesaler Approval |
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| Who Needs This Approval? |
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Anyone wholesaling motive fuel in Nova Scotia. That is, anyone who sells it to a retailer or keeps it for sale to retailers. Motive fuel is a petroleum product, such as gasoline or diesel oil, used to power a vehicle, aircraft or vessel but does not include kerosene, propane or bio-fuels. |
| Issuing Department / Agency: |
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Nova Scotia Environment |
| Where can you get this Approval and / or
further information? |
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Any Regional or District Office of Nova Scotia Environment
OR
Central Region Office
Nova Scotia Environment |
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Phone: |
(902) 424-7773 |
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Visit: |
Sunnyside Mall
Suite 224
1595 Bedford Highway
Bedford NS, B4A 3Y4 |
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E-mail: |
gravesei@gov.ns.ca |
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Write: |
Same address as above |
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Fax: |
(902) 424-0597 |
| Application Forms & Process: |
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You can get an application form for this Approval by downloading a copy or from any
Regional
or District Office of Nova Scotia Environment. After
completing the form, submit it, all required documentation and the appropriate
fee to the above address or applications can be accepted at any Departmental
office.
The application is reviewed to ensure that all required information and
fees are provided. Applications missing information and/or fees will not
be processed and the applicant will be contacted to provide what is required.
New Approvals:
When the application is complete, the Approval will be issued. There is no requirement for an inspection.
Transfers of Property Ownership:
Approvals are issued in the name of the operating company/person of an outlet. If ownership of the property transfers to a new owner, a new approval must be applied for showing the name. The application form is the same and, provided all required documentation and fees are submitted, and approval will be issued. There is no requirement for an inspection.
New Lessee:
Approvals are issued in the name of the operating company/person of an outlet. If the ownership of the site remains the same but the operating company/person changes a new approval must be applied for showing the new lessee name. The application form is the same and, provided all required documentation and fees are submitted, and approval will be issued. There is no requirement for an inspection
Transfers of Approvals: Approvals are issued in the name of the operating
company/person of an outlet. If the operating company/person changes and
new approval must be applied for showing the transfer of name. If all
required documentation and fees are submitted the approval will be issued.
Applications which have had no follow up in 12 months will expire. |
| Waiting Period: |
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60 days or less, provided that all requirements for an application have been met. |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This Approval is valid until March 31st of the year in which it is issued.
It must be renewed annually. A renewal notice will be sent out prior to
expiration.
Annual volumes sold must be reported with renewal form in order for renewal
to be processed.
A renewal form may be obtained by clicking
here. |
| Price: (No tax is charged) |
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New Application: $1,793.50
Transfer of Property Ownership: $119.37
New Lessee: $1,793.50
Annual Renewal: Based on volumes.
Please make cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance. |
| Related Requirements: |
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Some or all of the following approvals and permits may be required:
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| Additional Information: |
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None |
| Legislative Authority: |
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Environment Act, Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1994-95 Chapter 1, Motive
Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations and Petroleum
Management Regulations. |
