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94022

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I am opposed to any changes which reduce the oversight and protection to management of storm water management which will negatively affect our natural water resources, especially in protected areas e.g. Niagara escarpment, Greenbelt.

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94023

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I am opposed to any changes which reduce the oversight and protection to management of storm water management which will negatively affect our natural water resources, especially in protected areas e.g. Niagara escarpment, Greenbelt.

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94029

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Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association

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Please accept the attached from the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) and its members as a submission to the government’s request for feedback on Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (ERO Number: 019-692 Read more

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94037

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Comments submitted Oct 30/23 Re: ERO 019-6928 – Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry. I do not support proposed changes in ERO 019-6928. These changes do not make environmental protection a priority. Read more

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94050

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I understand the desire to streamline approval processes to allow work to commence without delay but if the risks strongly outweigh the benefits, it would be reckless and short-sighted of our province. Read more

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94052

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Quinte Source Protection Committee

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments for exploring changes to streamline the permit-by-rule framework. The following comments/questions are a compilation of comments from Quinte Source Protection staff, Source Protection Committee (SPC) members, and the SPC Chair. Read more

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94053

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Quinte Source Protection Committee

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments for streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR), ERO Number 019-6928. Read more

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94059

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The public outcry against the unethical attempts to build on Greenbelt lands and to force municipalities to build on whitebelt lands should be a clear signal that Ontarians care about the environment. Read more

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94066

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Comments on ERO Notice 019-6928 The following are concerns and shortcomings of these proposed rule changes that the Lanark & District Fish & Game Conservation Club are very concerned with: · This legislation would loosen controls on the aggregate extraction industry, and would eliminate Read more

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94071

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The following are concerns and shortcomings of these proposed rule changes that I am very concerned with: · This legislation would loosen controls on the aggregate extraction industry, and would eliminate the opportunity for public input and scrutiny. Read more

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94077

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Very concerned about this “by removing the need for, limiting, or restricting the types of policies to be included in source protection plans where a significant drinking water threat is being managed through registration on the EASR, and to allow for amendments to existing source protection plans w Read more

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94091

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I live in Lanark Highlands and I am very concerned that this proposal does not effectively address the risks and concerns relating to aggregate operations. I understand that aggregate operations are necessary. Read more

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94092

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Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO)

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The following cover letter and enclosed detailed comments (not shown below) are submitted in pdf format. *** October 30, 2023 Permissions Modernization Team Client Services and Permissions Branch Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 135 St. Clair Avenue West Floor 1 Read more

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94096

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Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

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Dear Permissions Modernization Team, Please see attached the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte’s letter of comment for consideration on the MECP proposal “Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry”, ERO number 019-6928. Read more

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94104

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This proposal is outrageous and yet another backroom deal of the Ford government, allowing developers to bypass permit requirements and to avoid getting caught by permit reviewers at the MOE. Read more

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94107

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I work in the consulting industry and the ministry engineers are usually doing a great job identifying design deficiencies and have saved me from costly retrofits more than once by proving feedback on my submitted stormwater management designs. Read more

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94112

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I am a developer and the ministry review team has corrected the consultants I hire for my stormwater management jobs many times. I actually like the current process, no need to streamline anything. Read more