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 until 30 days after the declared emergency is terminated.
Although consultation was not required, the ministry did consult with the public on this proposal by posting ERO 019-1644 for public comment from April 9, 2020 - May 9, 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
On September 16, 2020, the ministry issued an exploration permit within Palmer and Wishart Townships to allow the company to undertake early exploration activities.
This permit will allow the company to undertake these early exploration activities:
- mechanized drilling
- pitting and trenching of bedrock
The exploration permit was issued once all Indigenous communities and the public had the opportunity to provide comment or raise their concerns. The issued exploration permit is valid for a period of three years from the date of issue.
Proponent(s):
Michael Tremblay
100 Superior Avenue
P.O. Box 337
Wawa, Ontario, P0S 1K0
Canada
Philip Escher
190 Market Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 8A5
Canada
Location Details:
Palmer and Wishart Townships
Site Location Description: The mining activities are located approximately 55 kilometres north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in Palmer and Wishart townships, District of Sault Ste. Marie, South Region.
To view individual claims on a map please use the Mining Lands Administration System. Click on “I want to…” and select “Find a claim” to search by claim numbers or “Find a township” to search by township.”
Claim numbers: 546374, 546377, 546379, 546380, 546381, 546382
To see the site location on a map, refer to the instrument proposal under ERO# 019-1644
Comments received through the registry: 019-1644
Include this statement if there were any comments received: the comments that were approved for publishing are available in the Bulletin supporting materials section.
Effects of consultation:
No comment was received through the Environmental Registry of Ontario resulting in no impact on the decision to proceed or not with this proposal.
Third parties are not able to apply for leave to appeal in respect of proposals which are posted while Ontario Regulation 115/20 is in effect.
On April 1, 2020, the Ontario Government made a temporary regulation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak which exempts all proposals from the requirement to post notices on the ERO. 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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