The following government websites are for permitting and licensing of new hydro power projects.

Government of BC guide to developing a waterpower facilities

Environmental Assessment process in BC

Proponent’s Guide to EA process

BC Hydro’s handbook for developing micro-hydro

BC Waterpower Projects website

Waterpower Application Checklist

Water licence fee in BC

Water rentals are set out in the Water Regulation, which can be viewed here

Crown land rental rates for the various project components of the project can be viewed here