All exports of logs from Canada require a federal export permit whether harvested on privately held or public lands. The vast majority of export permit applications for log exports from all jurisdictions are submitted online using Global Affairs Canada's Export Controls Online (EXCOL) system. For more details on accessing and using the EXCOL system see: https://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/systems-systemes/excol-ceed/index.aspx?lang=eng .In British Columbia (B.C), logs, with some exceptions, undergo a surplus testing procedure prior to applying for an export permit. The procedure involves advertising the logs for a two-week period, during which domestic purchasers may place written purchase offers on the logs. If no domestic purchase offers have been made, the logs will be deemed to be surplus, and the exporter may submit an application for a Federal export permit. The vast majority of export permit applications typically fall into this category. When an offer to purchase is made, an advisory committee will review the offer to determine whether it is fair, and will inform the relevant ministry of its recommendation for the ministry's consideration. Following the surplus test process, the Exporter/Applicant may submit a Federal export permit application form. Logs harvested from Indian Reserves, Treaty Settlement and Self Government lands are not subject to the British Columbia surplus test. In B.C., the exporter/applicant of logs harvested from these types of lands attaches a letter of export authorization or consent from the relevant governing body to the Federal export permit application. The vast majority of all export permit applications for logs are processed within 3 days. For more details on the authorization process, see: http://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/systems-systemes/excol-ceed/notices-avis/102.aspx?lang=eng.In addition, General Export Permit (GEP) No. 5 provides authority for any person to export from Canada to any country logs of all kinds of wood that are certified to consist of: (a) peeled poles, peeled piling or peeled crib timber, 11 inches or under top diameter; (b) posts or pitprops; or (c) boomsticks or swifters used as bindings on floating booms. (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._612/page-1.html). The permit or GEP information must be provided to the Canadian customs authority prior to the shipment exiting Canada.