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Work Permits for Canal Projects
Works permits may provide authorization for short-term access, and improvements to or physical alterations of Canal real property.
What Work Permits Allow
Work permits may be issued to allow the installation, repair, and inspection of structures, such as, docks, utility lines, bridges, shorelines/embankments, and trail amenities. Other more passive examples of activities requiring work permits include, surveying, environmental studies and remediation, and access to Canal facilities for an extended period of time or outside our public navigation season. Work permits may also be issued for short-term activities or access that may not warrant an occupancy permit, such as events on Canal property or for contractor pre-bid inspections.
Work Permit Documents
Download a sample application.
Insurance Requirements
Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance (copy of ACORD form) providing the following minimum limits:
- $2,000,000 Commercial General Aggregate (subject to increase once full scope has been determined)
- $1,000,000 Each Occurrence for Combined Property Damage and/or Bodily Injury including Death
- $1,000,000 Commercial Automobile Liability required for vehicles to access or park at the site
Certificate Holder Address: NYS Canal Corporation, 30 South Pearl Street 5th Floor, Albany, NY 12207
- Workers Compensation - NYS Canal Corp. will only accept insurances listed below:
- Form C105.2 or U26.3 or;
- Form SI-12 (If Self Insured) or;
- Form CE-200 (Certificate of attestation of exemption)
- Disability - NYS Canal Corp. will only accept insurances listed below:
- Form DB-120.1 or;
- Form DB-155 (If Self Insured) or;
- Form CE-200 (Certificate of attestation of exemption)