On the proposal to allow the wind turbine projects that have obtained a REA to proceed, even if they breach municipal regulations, I submit the following: Most existing wind turbines in Ontario often operate in contrave
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The reason there are limitations in municipal planning documents that would interfere with construction of wind turbines is EXACTLY why they should not be overridden.
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It's becoming more and more clear that wind turbines are detrimental to humans and wildlife. It they are to be part of our energy mix, they need to be sited much further away from homes/human habitation and NOT on migratory routes of birds.
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Spending so much time and taxpayer money on repealing all the Acts of former governments is a big waste and in my view not much of an accomplishment! I would like to know what your plan is for positve action and leadership on Green energy.
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I vehemently oppose the recommendation to simply grandfather existing renewables and to protect these projects as they continue to be the cause of adverse health injuries and havoc across Ontario.
Grandfather; aka forgiven.
My suggested short list:
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Regarding the "New regulation under the Planning Act to prescribe transitional provisions for the proposed Green Energy Repeal Act, 2018 (Bill 34) "
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Hi,
I am writing this comment to inform you a letter/email (with report attached) addressed to the Minister has been sent with our official comment.
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Jeni Fisher
Planning Secretary
Waterpower, from a small run of river weir, is the most green energy possible as it is producing 24/7, unlike the intermittent power from wind or solar power. Existing water-powered sites are grandfathered contrary to the belief of many government agents.
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For projects that are operating or have been awarded contracts the regulations need to be strictly enforced and ways of overcoming deficiencies that affect human health need to be properly addressed.
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Please see attachment below. North Stormont input is critical in regards to the definition of, and applicability of "in-process" to the Nation Rise Wind Project.
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The Transition provisions should allow direct municipal control for hydro-electric projects currently under or recently completed construction for serious issues such as public safety. For example to limit when a dangerous facility can operate.
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The new regulation under the Planning Act to prescribe transitional provisions for the proposed Green Energy Act Repeal Act, 2018 (Bill 34) to help restore municipal authority is insufficient as it is in conflict with the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement. The Ontario PPS (2014) requires:
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I do NOT agree with the proposed plan to "grandfather" HARM to residents. It would be similar to allowing an abuser to continue to harm current victims with the condition they not to harm additional people. It is unethical and immoral to "grandfather" HARM.
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An absolute NO to the proposed regulations under the Planning Act which seek to grandfather the FIT contracts awarded by the former liberal government under the ill-considered Green Energy Act. This has been one of the greatest travesties in the history of rural Ontario.
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• While the proposed transition rules would allow existing projects to operate without compliance with municipal by-laws, this should not be interpreted as permission to ignore all other conditions in their contracts.
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This comment is made on behalf of German Solar Corporation:
Section 62.0.2 of the Planning Act should continue to apply to brownfield (solar) projects. Brownfields are underutilized properties and it is desirable to use these areas productively and to their full economic potential.
Comments on ERO # 013-4265
New regulation under the Planning Act to prescribe transitional provisions for the proposed Green Energy Repeal Act, 2018 (Bill 34) https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-4265
Submitted on January 17, 2019
PROPOSAL DETAILS as posted in the ERO:
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I appreciate the opportunity to submit comments and concerns regarding this proposal. I am a citizen of North Stormont. I attended and participated as a witness in the recent Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) process pertaining to the NationRise Wind project.
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