This data represents applications for a mining permit. Called a Permitted Mine Area (PMA) this polygonal boundary is for "regional mines". Notice of Work (NoW) is the name of the application. **The regional mine PMA dataset is not complete for all mine sites in BC. Review the data quality section for more information** Point representation of this dataset can be found here: https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/fab53209-63be-4c61-8de4-3e3fceec4227 Mining activities with disturbance to the ground need approval. Section 10 of the Mines Act issues the authorization or permit. Boundaries within this dataset may be: - Approved and permitted NoW applications The application status field identifies the status of the application. Examples include approved, withdrawn, or rejected. Clients submit location information with their application. During review and consultation phases of the application, the permitting inspector may adjust the proposed boundary. Otherwise, this dataset displays the information submitted by the client. Regional mines include: - Exploration — mineral, coal, rock quarry, industrial mineral or dimension stone - Sand and gravel — aggregate, rock or natural substances used for construction purposes - Placer Part 9.1.1 and 10.1.1 of the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia describe the requirements.   Notice of work categories include type and application status: Type - Coal - Mineral - Placer Operations - Quarry – Construction Aggregate - Quarry – Industrial Mineral - Sand and Gravel Application Status - Approved - Client Delayed - Permit Closed - Pending Approval - Government Action Required - Referred - Referral Complete - Rejected - Received - Rejected-Initial - Pending Verification - Withdrawn - No Permit Required For the public view, please be aware that the ministry has removed: - All now application status of pending verification. - The attributes of all non-open permits - The attributes of all non-gold and non-jade/nephrite mine commodities