I strongly agree with the changes being proposed. This industry is well-regulated and the proposed amendments to LRIA will ensure that it continues to be without the need for a PTTW during operations, which is an unnecessary duplication of permitting.
This is an exemption fueled by financial interests of businesses. I have had to deal with the effects of a dam upstream from my property and how the river has run dry in past. MNR can't do anything, I am told the a water permit was the only thing that could control this flow.
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The proposal claims there is duplication and overlap in the regulatory regimes yet no examples are provided. Since the relevant Acts of the two ministries have different purposes the overlap would be minimal.
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The one window approach through the MNRF is a significant improvement over the current approach which was duplicative, confusing and unclear. This is a positive move.
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is the expert ministry when dealing with environmental issues associated with waterpower projects.
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I would like to comment that I strongly support the proposed exemption of waterpower facilities from the requirement of a Permit to Take Water under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
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November 13, 2019
SUBJECT: ERO 019-0545 Waterpower Exemption from Permits To Take Water
I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed exemption of waterpower facilities from duplicative requirement of a Permit to Take Water (PTTW) under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
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Writing from experience the PTTW is unnecessary and not appropriate with respect to hydro power operations. The LRIA process is sufficient and appropriate in safe guarding the interest of Ontarians in regards to regulating the use of water for hydro power generation..
I am opposed to this proposal. Having LIRA bypass the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks does not solely reduce redundancy, but allows corporations relaxed laws when it comes to water use.
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has the clear and primary responsibility to protect the environment and human life, as clearly stated in both the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Assessment Act.
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RE: ERO 019-0545 Waterpower Exemption from Permits to Take Water
I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed exemption of waterpower facilities from duplicative requirements of a Permit to Take Water under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
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If only one ministry is to approve water taking permits and the operation of water power facilities, it should be the ministry with most concern for the health of our lakes and rivers and the species that populate them.
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This is a really BAD idea!
How much money is the Province of a Ontario being paid?!
We drink from a well and want to keep it that way!
Common Sense Shall Prevail!!!
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OPERATING Waterpower dams that were built before 1961 are exempt from requiring a permit unless they have since been modified.
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Dear Sirs and Madam:
I am writing to express my concerns over the proposed Omnibus Bill 132, which would make multiple cuts to 14 different Acts reflecting legislation across several Ministries. The proposed changes in the Bill are sweeping and its potential consequences are highly concerning.
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Removing the requirement for waterpower facilities to attain a Permit To Take Water with the stated reason of duplication in the approvals is actually a gift for industry and ignores the best technical advise of water power experts inside and outside of both ministries that are unaffiliated with th
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