Comment
Recommended Removal of EASR for Construction Site and Road Construction up to 400,000L/day:
These proposed amendments are definitely a positive change. However, we would recommend removal of the EASR process completely for construction site and road construction up to 400,000L/day. This proposed change would provide a more flexible approval process that saves municipalities and developers time and money, while ensuring Ontario’s water resources continue to be safeguarded in accordance with the province’s strict environmental standards.
With this change, the environment and human health would still be protected. This is warranted through the planning process. Most municipalities stipulate a draft plan condition that requires developments to monitor water levels of domestic wells within a certain vicinity of the development lands to ensure construction does not adversely affect the public and water supply to users.
Thank you.
Submitted November 16, 2020 11:23 AM
Comment on
Proposed amendments to regulations made under the Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Water Resources Act to make modifications to Environmental Activity and Sector Registry requirements and exemptions for low risk short-term water taking activities
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019-2525
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49636
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