Upon reviewing the proposed…

Upon reviewing the proposed amendment, which may seem insignificant to some, does suggest a very “lengthy delay” to both the initial and final phase rehabilitation plans that include the restoration of the aquifer.

In support of my “lengthy delay” comment: The R. E. Law Quarry was established in 1937 and has been in continuous operation for eighty-eight years. Now, after nine decades, Waterford Law has now, found it necessary to expand their mining operations.

Referencing NOTE C9 – PAGE 3 – SITE PLAN REHABILITATION REG. 244/99:
States that there is not enough overburden to complete the final rehabilitation. This clearly indicates that there will be a need to implement a soil importation process. Any soil importation process in our opinion comes with several critical levels of risk.

The request is lacking documentation specifically related to what process controls will be used to monitor those materials being imported to this site, now and in the future. Since a process for the handling of imported materials has NOT been included, one can only assume that all associated risks have NOT been considered.

We would suggest that Waterford Law Crushed Stone located in Wainfleet, Ontario fully address this very important environmental concern. Any soil contamination introduced now or in the future will have lasting impact to all surface and ground water sources (the aquifer).