I object to these proposed…

I object to these proposed changes for the following reasons:

1. The permitted comment period for this posting is too brief. I would suggest an additional 60 days would be appropriate to allow for adequate input.
2. These proposed changes will create additional costs for municipalities to monitor excess soil importation. Taxpayers should not be burdened with these costs under any circumstances. The pit owners/operators are the beneficiaries of soil importation and thus, should cover all costs.
3. There should be municipal oversight and approval of the importation of soil for rehabilitation through site alteration and/or commercial fill. Regrettably, the Ministry (NDMNRF) does not have a reliable or honourable record of enforcing aggregate site license requirements. Accordingly, it would only be reasonable to rely on a government body with a more balanced set of priorities to enforce these excess soil proposals.