In an ongoing effort to modernize the Environmental Registry the Ministry has identified this as an outdated notice which is no longer pertinent or active. The Ontario government has instead revised how blue box materials are dealt with in the Blue Box Regulation that makes producers responsible for their products at end of life.
In an ongoing effort to modernize the Environmental Registry the Ministry has identified this as an outdated notice which is no longer pertinent or active. The Ontario government has instead revised how Blue Box materials are dealt with in the Blue Box Regulation that makes producers responsible for their products at end of life.
In an ongoing effort to modernize the Environmental Registry the Ministry has identified this as an outdated notice which is no longer pertinent or active. The Ontario government has instead revised how blue box materials are dealt with in the Blue Box Regulation that makes producers responsible for their products at end of life.
October 8, 2020 - November 22, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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On September 28, 2021 Ontario filed O. Reg. 679/21, Community Net Metering Projects, and other consequential amendments to provide a framework for community net metering (CNM) and authorize the West Five development as a CNM demonstration project. The new regulation will support innovation and learning for community-based energy systems in Ontario.
We are moving forward with an industry sector-based regulation to address sulphur dioxide air emissions from the nickel smelting and refining industry in the Sudbury area that will replace certain requirements under the Local Air Quality Regulation.
October 8, 2020 - November 22, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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The government has established a regulation to require electricity and natural gas distributors to implement Green Button Download My Data (DMD) and Connect My Data (CMD)
August 6, 2021 - September 6, 2021 (31 days) Closed
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The ministry is proposing a regulation that would set a timeframe for a permission to be issued and for an ecological compensation agreement to be signed under s.28.0.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act for development on lands described in Ontario Regulation 568/21 (Zoning Order — Town of Innisfil, County of Simcoe).
September 17, 2020 - December 16, 2020 (90 days) Closed
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The comments received by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture are consistent with the language in the Ministry of Health Statement of Environmental Values.
September 17, 2020 - December 16, 2020 (90 days) Closed
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The comments received by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture are consistent with the language in the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s Statement of Environmental Values (SEV).
A regulation has been made allowing Ellsin Environmental to increase the quantity of tires they can thermally treat daily without carrying out additional EA work, given the extensive EA work already completed and the various other MECP approvals required for the project which ensure environmental protections are maintained.
We want your feedback on two consultants' reports on rainwater and runoffs. This will help us develop a stormwater management guide. The ultimate goal of stormwater management is to maintain the health of streams, lakes and aquatic life.
January 29, 2021 - March 15, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We have made the proposed Reid Road Reservoir Quarry subject to a project-specific environmental assessment process under the Environmental Assessment Act to ensure continued protection of the environment.
February 9, 2021 - March 26, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) updated its Statement of Environmental Values (SEV) in order to reflect the changes to the ministry structure, as well as to acknowledge the priority of addressing climate change.
December 16, 2019 - January 15, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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As part of our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commitment, Ontario increased the renewable content in gasoline to 15 per cent by 2030. The new Technical Guideline: Cleaner Transportation Fuels will require fuel suppliers to consistently use data and other methods for calculating greenhouse gas performance of renewable content in fuel they sell.
We are proposing to increase the cost threshold for hydrocarbon pipelines that require Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approval through its Leave to Construct process from $2 million to $10 million. This proposal would support Ontario’s commitment to regulatory burden reduction and providing a reliable and cost-effective energy supply.
January 28, 2020 - March 13, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) have amended O. Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 (NMA) to make it easier for farmers to recycle food and organic waste with anaerobic digesters and participate in the growth of Ontario’s biogas sector.
We are improving the processes associated with land claim settlement and other agreements with Indigenous communities about land by removing duplication between the Environmental Assessment Act requirements and the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs’ current policies and guidelines.
The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines released a discussion paper for public consultation to help the ministry develop Ontario’s first-ever critical minerals strategy.
