There is an extensive list…

There is an extensive list of documents associated with such applications, and it is difficult to digest all the technical information in a short period of time. The cut-off date for objections precedes the comment period by 10 days.
Topics of concern are extensive:
This proponent has operated in this location for over 60 years, and the state of rehabilitation is dismal. The initial operation was unlicensed as it opened before the Pits and Quarries Control Act, but that is no excuse to not conduct rehabilitation. The first license was issued in 1974, and after more than 45 years, the progressive rehabilitation is not noticeable. The MNRF needs to enforce progressive rehabilitation, and if the operator does not meet the schedule in the license, the license should be revoked and no further licenses issued until rehabilitation satisfies the requirements of the license.
The current application is to extend a 2 km long by +500m wide trench by another +1 km. The trench is intercepted by two road ROWs. The trench extends +10m into the aquifer. Yet, there is NO assessment of the cumulative impact of this proposal on wildlife, surface and groundwater, migrating species, etc.
The application is adjacent to wetlands and woodlands. The protection of the sensitive landscape is minimal. The proposal is to cut around 3 sides of the sensitive areas, impacting wildlife and aquatic and fish migration. The volume of aggregate along the east side is minimal and also adjacent to sensitive receptors such as homes, and will require extreme care and increased monitoring during blasting. This area should not be included in the extraction area proposal.
The expansion will require a Permit To Take Water (PTTW). This operator already has a PTTW for in excess of 25 Million liters per day, and this proposal would require increasing this rate. Pumping additional water to a municipal drain will increase the flow immensely over natural runoff, and there does not appear to be any report that has assessed the impact on the quality and quantity of the discharge on the drain and the outlet to Lake Erie.
The proposed site includes the home of a clay race track for stock car and truck racing. In addition, the infield was used for demolition derbies. Many vehicles were maintained on this site, and leaks and spills were not contained. Also, the track was compacted and dust suppressed by application of chemical dust suppressants such as road salt. The proposal suggests the soil is suitable for berms and eventual sloping of the embankments of a future lake. This site should be properly evaluated and all contaminated material prevented from entering the water table.
The above concerns should be addressed before this proposal proceeds any further, and the changes re-posted to determine if they have been sufficient to protect the environment.

Thank You for the opportunity to provide this input.