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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93864

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2- Regulation Changes (for water taking activities governed by the Ontario Water Resources Act): a - Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drain Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93873

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I believe expanding that expanding the permit-by-rule regime to include waste management systems (involving asbestos waste, biomedical waste, treated biomedical waste, hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste and treated waste that can not be disposed of by land); stormwater management; and water-t Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93875

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Link: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-6853 I do not agree with the proposal to streamline permissions for large scale water takings by anyone. Water is a common resource that we must all share and to make this work we must all have oversight over how it is used. Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93897

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Regional Municipality of Waterloo

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The Region of Waterloo appreciates the opportunity to comment on streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains. Thank you for your consideration. Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93940

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I urge that the Premier not proceed with the proposed amendments to existing water protections under provincial law. I am deeply concerned with the potential environmental impacts. Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93948

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Knowing that Waterloo Region relies primarily on ground water for its water supply, I am extremely alarmed by anything which threatens its amount or quality, such as the proposal to streamline water takings for construction site dewatering, actions under consideration in ero.ontario.ca/notice/019 Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93989

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There is a partner available to help us with the question of expanded permit by rule applied to water takings for construction site dewatering and foundation drains- This partner is extremely knowledgeable, aware of the importance of wetlands for flood control and habitat, and in fact knows far mor Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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93999

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Are you kidding me!!! We've been constructing buildings successfully in this province for years under the current system. There's no need to use more of our precious water for these purposes. Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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94002

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2- Regulation Changes (for water taking activities governed by the Ontario Water Resources Act): a - Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drain Read more

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Streamlining permissions for water takings for construction site dewatering activities and foundation drains

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94015

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While I understand and appreciate the intention to reduce the regulatory burden for construction and infrastructure projects, I am concerned that the proposed amendments might compromise the environmental protections currently in place. Read more

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