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17153

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As a NMS consultant I find this proposal confusing. If we aren't returning to the sites every 5 years to check for changes, what is to keep a farmer from switching his barn from beef to hogs for example? Read more

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17180

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As a Certified Planner working in the system i believe this is definitely a step backwards. The way we are setting up once a farmer does a strategy to build a barn and it is approved it is the last contact he needs to make ever again unless he decides to build something more. Read more

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17421

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It is anticipated that there would be no net increase in burden to businesses. It would actually put many consultants “out of business” by creating a glut of expertise in the marketplace with nowhere to practice Read more

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17907

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I approve of this change. I don't think it will affect the current environmental stewardship practices, but will ease the amount of paper work that needs to be done by already overloaded producers. Jack Dairy Farmer

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20187

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Dear Sir / Madam, Can you please clarify the following: In the description of the proposal, "Zebra, Elephant and Kangaroo" is mentioned. I assume this is referring to zoo animals in Ontario and use of manure from these animals on Ontario farms.

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20207

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This comment is not specific to the proposal but I would like to use this platform to propose additional improvements / amendments to the NMA and/or supporting Regulations (See Attachment). Read more

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21683

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Please provide a complete definition of Non-farm grazing animals. The Act as written specifies that any manure that is produced from an operation that is not agricultural is by default a NASM. Read more

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21890

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There is no reason a producer can't fill out some paper work every five years, it's not that much to ask and NOT an "administrative burden" I personally have pig farmer that has polluted streams and creeks, been an insurance fraud and keeps going... nothing happens to him. Read more

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21943

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Conservation Ontario

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Please see the attached document which outlines Conservation Ontario's comments on the Proposed Regulatory Amendments to Ontario Regulation 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act (ERO#013-4388). Conservation Ontario thanks the Province for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. Read more

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21947

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Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario

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Dear Mr. DeVos Please find attached CFFO’s response to the proposed changes to the Nutrient Management policy (ERO number 013-4388). Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the policy amendments, which we support. Kind regards, Brenda Read more