This consultation was open from:
October 28, 2019
to November 27, 2019
Decision summary
While all comments received were considered, we decided to make no amendments to the proposed legislative changes at this time.
Decision details
Changes to the Mining Act would help ensure that northern communities can improve their competitiveness and attract investment.
There are no impacts to Treaty and Aboriginal rights with this proposed change and this does not impact the duty to consult.
There is already a 45-day requirement for a decision on filing or returning submitted closure plans, and all Aboriginal consultation needs to be completed up front with a consultation report before a certified closure plan is submitted.
Ontario is making the same 45-day requirement that now applies to closure plans also apply to closure plan amendments. The ministry will ensure that the duty to consult is met, including where the ministry delegates procedural aspects of consultation.
When we have clear and transparent consultation practices, we create a more stable business environment, develop strong relationships, and create economic opportunities.
A decision was made on this amendment on December 10, 2019, following the third reading of Bill 132, Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019.
Effects of consultation
Comments were received by the ministry and reviewed. We did not make any changes based on the proposed concerns that were raised.
The ministry continues to consider these comments as it moves forward in drafting necessary regulatory changes and further guidance.
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Sudbury,
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Original proposal
Proposal details
The Mining Act (the Act) requires proponents to have a filed Closure Plan to rehabilitate the site prior to commencing any activities for an advanced exploration or a mine development project. There is a requirement for the Director of Mine Rehabilitation to make a decision, within 45 days of receipt of a Closure Plan, to file it or return it to the proponent if it does not meet all of the requirements in the Mining Act and O. Reg. 240/00.
A proponent may amend the filed Closure Plan for a site to keep it up to date as the project evolves over time. New or changed activities described in the Closure Plan Amendments cannot begin until the amendment has been filed. However, there is currently no timeframe set out in the Act for the Director to make a decision to file or return a Closure Plan Amendment. This proposed amendment would add a requirement for the Director to make a decision to file or return a Closure Plan Amendment within 45 days after submission.
Additional changes to Part VII of the Act would clarify inconsistent, confusing language that relates to the submission and filing of Closure Plans and Amendments. The changes would include addressing multiple uses of the word “filed”.
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Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from October 28, 2019
to November 27, 2019
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Nick Head-Peterson
933 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6B5
Canada
Comments received
Through the registry
1By email
5By mail
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