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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

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58620

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Individual

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The background information provided for the proposed Construction Site Dewatering exemption indicates the following: "Under the requirements of the proposed exemption, proponents would be required to implement any necessary measures to ensure that water quantity and quality are not affected upstream Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

Comment ID

58622

Commenting on behalf of

Norton Engineering Inc.

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This proposal affects foundation drainage works, which are a huge source of I/I in sewers. The geotechnical folks who submit for PTTWs know nothing about sewers. Taking away this regulatory step represents increasing the risk of I/I and should not be taken lightly. Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

Comment ID

58689

Commenting on behalf of

Oxford County Public Works

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Oxford County’s Engineering Services and Water & Wastewater Services are both in agreement and support the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks consideration for removing the requirement to obtain an ECA for construction site dewatering. Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

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58875

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Individual

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In the goal to allow businesses to begin operations and infrastructure projects faster while ensuring that environmental protection is maintained by exempting low-risk sewage works, guidelines should be put into place to determine what low-risk sewage works are. Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

Comment ID

58975

Commenting on behalf of

The Corporation of the City of Barrie

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The Corporation of the City of Barrie's Environmental Compliance Unit and Risk Management Unit (City) has reviewed the ERO proposal and has the following comments to be taken into consideration regarding the proposed amendment: Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

Comment ID

59017

Commenting on behalf of

The City of Guelph

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The City of Guelph appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment to exempt certain low risk sewage works from requiring an Environmental Compliance Approval given that these proposed changes would reduce regulatory burden while ensuring ongoing environmental protections. Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

Comment ID

59019

Commenting on behalf of

Ontario Federation of Agriculture

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On behalf of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, please find attached our submission with respect to ERO # 019-4456 (Amendments to exempt low risk sewage works from requiring an Environmental Compliance Approval). Thank you. Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

Comment ID

59024

Commenting on behalf of

Conservation Ontario

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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on “Amendments to exempt low risk sewage works from requiring an Environmental Compliance Approval" (ERO#019-4456). Conservation Ontario thanks the Province for the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposal. Read more

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Streamlining Low-Risk sewage project approvals

Comment ID

59030

Commenting on behalf of

City of Hamilton, Public Works (Hamilton Water)

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- The removal of the requirement to obtain an ECA for low impact development works located on single private residences and foundation drainage works will help Growth Management on Site applications. - Further definitions needed for terms Single Lot, Parcel of Land and Industrial Land. Read more

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