This notice is for informational purposes only. There is no requirement to consult on this initiative on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Learn more about the types of notices on the registry.
Why consultation isn't required
On April 1, 2020, the Ontario Government made a temporary regulation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Ontario Regulation 115/20 exempted all proposals for policies, acts, regulations and instruments from posting requirements under the EBR.
Ontario Regulation 115/20 was revoked on June 15, 2020, however, we are posting this decision as a bulletin because the proposal was posted on April 7, 2020 while Ontario Regulation 115/20 was in effect.
Although consultation was not required, the ministry did consult with the public on this proposal by posting ERO# 019-1668 for public comment from April 23, 2020 – June 7, 2020. To ensure transparency, the ministry is providing details of its decision and the effects of consultation on decision-making in this notice.
Bulletin details
Proponent
Storring Septic Service Limited
501 County Road 15
Tamworth Ontario
K0K 3G0
Location details
Site location: 501 County Road 15, Lot 10, Concession 7, Stone Mills (see map of site location)
To see the site location on a map, refer to the instrument proposal under ERO# 019-1668.
Instrument decision
Application type: renewal
Total useable area: 27.5 hectares
Type of disposal: surface spreading and injection
Type of storage: four holding cell lagoons
Length of approval: two years from the date of issuance
Operational requirements
Conditions on the Environmental Compliance Approval include requirements to develop and follow spill response procedures, train staff and maintain records. The approval also includes the following operational requirements:
- no hauled sewage shall be spread or disposed of at the site when the ground is frozen, ice-covered or snow covered
- no hauled sewage shall be spread at the site under conditions where hauled sewage may runoff or discharge from the site
- hauled sewage cannot be spread during winter months
- the approval sets out a maximum spreading rate; in addition, spreading cannot take place within specified distances of sensitive features such as surface water, wells and residences or on steeper sloped areas
- prior to spreading of hauled sewage, the operator shall ensure the useable spreading area is clearly flagged or digitally designated to clearly identify setbacks from sensitive features and any areas where spreading is not allowed
- no processed organic waste, grease trap waste or other waste, other than hauled sewage, shall be disposed of at the site
- only hauled sewage shall be stored in the lagoons
- the approval also sets out operational requirements for the lagoons including:
- maintaining the site in a secure manner
- maintaining a minimum freeboard
- undertaking visual inspections of the lagoons
- groundwater quality will be monitored and analyzed both up gradient and down gradient of the lagoons
- Approval expires on August 31, 2022
Other
Prior to the spreading of hauled sewage, the operator is responsible for ensuring that all necessary approvals, licences or permits that may be required from other authorities, such as the local municipality, conservation authority, MNRF and OMAFRA, have been acquired.
Comments received
No comments were received.
Effects of consultation
Since we did not receive any comment during the commenting period, there is no impact of comment on the approval.
Third parties are not able to apply for leave to appeal in respect of proposals which were posted while Ontario Regulation 115/20 was in effect between April 1, 2020 and June 14, 2020. Ontario Regulation 115/20 exempted all proposals for instruments from posting requirements under the EBR. Leave to appeal may only be sought in respect of instruments that are required to be posted to the ERO.
Appeal information
Appeals are not allowed. This instrument type cannot be appealed.
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