Miller Group Inc. - Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry

Proposal details

Application has been made by Miller Group Inc. to amend the current site plan to change the final depth of extraction from above the water table to below the water table.

Other information

For this proposal, the following information has been prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF):

• Site plan
• Water Assessment
• Natural Environment Report
• Planning and Land Use Considerations
• Source Water Considerations

The Site Plan addresses existing features of the pit and/or quarry area (existing natural features and land use on and surrounding the site within 120 meters); the proposed operation (shape, dimensions, area and depth to be excavated, method of extraction); and progressive and final rehabilitation.

Applications proposing to excavate below the maximum predicted water table must complete a Water Report. Level 1 determines the potential for impacts to ground water and surface water resources and their uses. If the Level 1 identifies a potential for impacts resulting from the operation, then an impact assessment (Level 2) is required to determine the significance of the effect and potential for mitigation.

The Natural Environment Report identifies the presence of significant natural heritage features/areas that exist on the site or within 120 meters of the site. Where any of the features or areas have been identified, the report must identify and evaluate any negative impacts on the features or areas and ecological functions, and identify any proposed preventative, mitigative or remedial measures. The report must also identify if the application site or any of the features are located within a natural heritage system that has been identified by a municipality in ecoregions 6E and 7E or by the province as part of a provincial plan.

A statement must be prepared which details any applicable planning and land use considerations that are relevant on or adjacent to where the proposed site will be located, such as provincial or Crown land plans/policies and municipal planning documents.

If the site is in a source protection area under the Clean Water Act, identify activities proposed at the site that are drinking water threats set out in applicable source protection plans, and provide details of how relevant source water protection policies will be followed and associated mitigation measures that will be implemented.

Public consultation opportunities

The proposed request for this licence is being circulated within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Additionally, notification of this application has been forwarded to the Town of Petawawa, County of Renfrew, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks – Water Resources Unit and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks – Species at Risk for comment.