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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59432

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Township of Puslinch

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The Township of Puslinch formal comments regarding the Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Aggregate Resources ERO posting No. 019-4801: Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario are attached for consideration. Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59500

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Individual

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Overview: This proposal deals far too lightly with our local community structure. In making the proposal, the government recognizes the significance of excess soil transport, however the regulations as proposed give the appearance of regulation without the reality. Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59530

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Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

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The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (The Town) has reviewed the proposed changes to Ontario Regulation 244/97 entitled Proposed Regulatory Changes for The Beneficial Reuse Of Excess Soil At Pits And Quarries In Ontario. https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-4801 Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59531

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1. Timeline is too limited to allow for expert oversight and analysis of these wide ranging and potentially harmful regulatory changes for the beneficial use of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario, ERO 019-4801 should be extended another 60 days. Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59561

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Individual

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February 23, 2022 Cathy Curlew MNDMNRF - RPDPB - Resources Development Section 300 Water Street 2nd Floor, South Tower Peterborough, ON K9J 3C7 Canada aggregates@ontario.ca Dear Ms. Curlew Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59568

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Individual

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I support the proposal, however, would like the Ministry to consider that the existing Excess Soil guidelines were intended for sites with a stable water table. Many quarries have lowered water tables to allow for quarrying operations, and the water table will rebound once those operations end. Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59580

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Individual

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Excess soil meeting Table 1 may be considered appropriate for reuse in sensitive areas, but it should not be assumed that this material is clean inert fill. The testing ratios for excess soil are not extensive enough to cover the entire source site. Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59584

Commenting on behalf of

Regional Municipality of Peel

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General Comments The current ARA processes allow pit and quarry operators to import fill and excess soil to facilitate rehabilitation. However, there is currently little provincial oversight to monitor the Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59590

Commenting on behalf of

Ontario Soil Regulation Task Force

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There is no justification for placing soil into groundwater. It is expressly excluded from O.Reg.406/19. It was never considered in developing the Soil Tables. The lake filling standards did not look at human health. Read more

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Proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario

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59601

Commenting on behalf of

Badger Daylighting

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The proposal that liquid soil not be authorized for importing under the Aggregate Resources Act does not enhance environmental protection. Hydrovac liquid soils that are received at pits and quarries in Ontario are composed of inert aggregate materials and clean water. Read more

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