October 12, 2022 - December 12, 2022 (61 days) Closed
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In co-operation with the Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 10 Advisory Council, we have developed a Draft Fisheries Management Plan for FMZ 10. The draft plan outlines the status of fisheries, sets fish population objectives, and provides direction for the management of recreational fisheries and aquatic resources within FMZ 10.
The York Region Wastewater Act, 2021, was initially proposed as Bill 306. Bill 306 died on the Order Paper when the Legislature was prorogued on September 3, 2021. As a result, we are not moving forward with this proposal and no decision will be made in respect of Bill 306. This notice is to advise that the proposal is closed.
September 29, 2022 - November 28, 2022 (60 days) Closed
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In co-operation with the Fisheries Management Zone (FMZ) 15 Advisory Council, the ministry has developed a Draft Fisheries Management Plan for FMZ 15 which outlines the status of fisheries, sets fish population objectives, and provides direction for the management of recreational fisheries and aquatic resources.
November 5, 2012 - December 20, 2012 (45 days) Closed
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This Niagara Escarpment Plan amendment is being closed due to inactivity; the applicant is not proceeding. The Minister did not make a decision on this proposal.
October 6, 2020 - November 20, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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We are proposing to remove the need for certain types of dams to obtain a permit to take water. The construction and alteration of dams will continue to be regulated under existing provincial regulatory requirements and approval processes so that we can continue to protect lakes, rivers and waterways in Ontario.
We are seeking feedback on draft guidance which will help municipalities in implementing provincial direction related to watershed and sub-watershed planning. A watershed is an area drained by a river and its tributaries. A sub-watershed is an area drained by a tributary or portion of a stream.
We are seeking public feedback on the Reducing Litter and Waste in Our Communities: Discussion Paper, which expands upon commitments in Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. The paper poses questions that will help guide future decision-making to divert more waste from landfill.
September 30, 2020 - November 14, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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Ontario is taking action to reduce the amount of food and organic waste going to landfills. We are proposing amendments to the Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement that would help harmonize materials accepted into green bins and other collection systems.
November 19, 2020 - January 18, 2021 (60 days) Closed
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We released our Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy for Ontario, informed by feedback received on the "Ontario Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy" discussion paper and the Hydrogen Strategy Working Group.
January 10, 2022 - February 24, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry made changes to the regulation under the Aggregate Resources Act to manage the beneficial reuse of excess soil to facilitate rehabilitation at pits and quarries.
November 1, 2021 - December 16, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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On April 14, 2022, Ontario filed amendments to O. Reg. 541/05 (Net Metering) and consequential amendments to O. Reg. 389/10 (General) to clarify eligibility of third-party ownership arrangements for net metering, align regulatory requirements related to electricity retailing, and enhance consumer protection.
January 25, 2022 - March 11, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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We are implementing a new approach that will make it easier for individuals to harvest Crown forest resources for certain personal, non-commercial, use (e.g., collection of firewood, Christmas trees, tree branches).
January 26, 2022 - February 25, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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Regulatory and policy changes under the Conservation Authorities Act were finalized to improve conservation authority governance, oversight, transparency, and accountability. They provide the flexibility needed to effectively develop budgets to deliver programs and services and were developed with the Conservation Authorities Working Group.
February 4, 2022 - March 21, 2022 (45 days) Closed
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Ontario and Canada have signed a historic bilateral conservation agreement for boreal caribou under the federal Species at Risk Act with the objective to sustain or improve the environmental conditions necessary for the recovery of the boreal caribou, while considering social and economic factors.
Ontario is implementing a temporary suspension of certain provisions in the Excess Soil Regulation that came into effect January 1, 2022, until January 1, 2023. The pause will provide more time to understand the provisions and refine their implementation.
As part of Ontario’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy, the Ministry of Energy is considering several options that would provide reduced electricity rates for hydrogen producers to promote sustained growth in Ontario’s low-carbon hydrogen economy.
We considered the comments received on the proposal posting and developed updates to the name and design of the Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) Program.
September 23, 2021 - November 7, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We made changes to a regulation under the Endangered Species Act to selectively extend existing conditional exemptions to eligible activities that may impact species newly classified as threatened or endangered in 2018 and 2022.
