Decision to Approve Rubicon Minerals Corporation Permit To Take Water

ERO number
019-3593
Notice type
Bulletin
Act
Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Bulletin posted
Last updated

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.

Bulletin summary

This decision is to renew Permit to Take Water No.3585-85KGHG for Rubicon Minerals Corporation for industrial and drinking water supply purposes. Water will be taken from the East Bay of Red Lake, located in the Township of Bateman, Red Lake, Ontario.The permit was issued on June 24,2020 under permit No. 2332-BQQQ69.

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 exempts 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Ontario Regulation 115/20 was revoked on June 15, 2020, however, we are posting this decision as a bulletin because the proposal was posted on May 01, 2020, while Ontario Regulation 115/20 was in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# 019-1726 for public comment from May 01, 2020 - May 31, 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(s)

Rubicon Minerals Corporation
P.O. Box No. 274
Cochenour, Ontario
P0V 1L0
Canada

Location details

Mining Claims KRL 246

Geographic Township of Bateman

Municipality of Red Lake
District of Kenora, Ontario
Canada

Instrument decision

This decision renews Permit to Take Water No. 3585-85KGHG for Rubicon Minerals Corporation for the Phoenix Gold Project, located in the Township of Bateman, Red Lake, Ontario. Water will be taken from one lake for industrial and drinking water supply purposes. Details of the water taking are as follows:

Source name: East Bay of Red Lake

  • purpose of taking: industrial (mining)
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 695
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume per day (litres): 980,000
  • maximum number of days of taking per year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 10 years

Source name: East Bay of Red Lake

  • purpose of taking: drinking water supply
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 695
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume per day (litres): 20,000
  • maximum number of days of taking per year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 10 year

Request a copy of the permit.

Comments received

One comment was received.

Effects of consultation

One comment was received opposing the proposal and suggesting that the decision should be made until after the pandemic-related restrictions are lifted and Ontario Regulation 115/20 expires.

This comment was considered during the evaluation of the proposal.

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.

Appeals information

Appeals are not allowed. This instrument type cannot be appealed.

Supporting materials

View materials in person

Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.

Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.

Connect with us

Contact

Sign up for notifications

We will send you email notifications with any updates related to this consultation. You can change your notification preferences anytime by visiting settings in your profile page.

Follow this notice