Lands that meet the criteria prescribed in regulations to the Mining Act as a site of Aboriginal cultural significance are eligible to be considered for withdrawal to protect them from prospecting, staking, sale or lease. Communities who wish to have lands considered for withdrawal should consult the applicable regulations and Policy and complete this Form, including all required information and documentation.

A request for a "post-closure state determination” refers to a determination by the Minister in respect in a change in the use or condition of a site. This is for the purposes of clause (b) of the definition of “rehabilitate” in subsection 139 (1) of the Mining Act.