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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94187

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Town of Georgina

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Proposed Amendments to O.Reg 525/98 under the Ontario Water Resources Act: 1. Minimizes the regulatory authority to effectively manage in building climate resilient communities, protecting water quality, and mitigating risks to drinking water sources Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94191

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I think this is a very bad idea. This process is in place for a reason. It is to stop developers from putting no effort into storm water runoff and to make sure any contamination does not endanger a water supply.

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94195

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Severn Sound Environmental Association

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The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Streamlining environmental permission for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry, August 2023. Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94197

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This legislation is a poor example of how better manage construction and public works projects. There can be no shortcuts to clearing environmental inspections and evaluations. Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94200

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We should not be toying with the environment and our clean drinking water. All companies and corporations should be required to obtain a permit from the ministry of the environment. We must ensure clean water for generations to come. Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94205

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This legislation would loosen controls on the aggregate extraction industry, and would eliminate the opportunity for public notification, consultation, input and scrutiny. This is unacceptable to me Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94212

Commenting on behalf of

Conservation Ontario

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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on "Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry” (ERO 019-6928). Conservation Ontario thanks the Province for the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposal. Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94219

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ERO 19-6951, streamlines the already streamlined permit-to-rule framework; ERO 19-6853, streamlines water taking for construction dewatering & foundation drains; ERO 19-6928, which streamlines stormwater management; and, ERO 19-6963, which streamlines waste management systems. Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94225

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Individual

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As a vibrant democracy, public input must remain during licence applications. The process of aggregate removal poses greater potential harm to the safety and well being of communities, waterways and animal life. Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94229

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Any amount of deregulation when it comes to charging developers when it comes to stormwater management is not only extremely short sighted, but stinks to high heaven of corruption and backslapping. This is a terrible idea. Read more

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Streamlining environmental permissions for stormwater management under the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry

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94230

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I am deeply disappointed to see my government abdicating its responsibility to protect Ontarians from potentially dangerous decisions made by a private sector known for prioritizing profits over safety. If a system is found to be laborious, streamline it, find improvements, do not just remove it. Read more

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