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 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Ontario Regulation 115/20 was revoked on June 15, 2020, however, we are posting this decision as a bulletin because the proposal was posted on May 4, 2020, while Ontario Regulation 115/20 was in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 # 019-1743 for public comment from 05/04/2020 – 06/18/2020. 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
Francis Thomas Contracting
15561 Highway #35, Haliburton, K0M 1J0
Location details
Site Location: 688 Bobcaygeon Road, Township of Minden Hills (see Map of Site Location)
To see the site location on a map, refer to the instrument proposal under ERO # 019-1743
Instrument decision
Application type: renewal
Total useable area: 7.38 hectares
Type of disposal: surface spreading
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.
Approval expires on: 04/30/2022
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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