Instrument type:
Order to prevent discharge of contaminants
ERO number
019-8375
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 14, 2024 - April 28, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The Director is proposing to issue a Director’s order under section 18 of the Environmental Protection Act to address hazards associated with 62 natural gas wells licensed to Glenfred Gas Wells Ltd., in the Country of Haldimand.
August 2, 2018 - September 1, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Approval is granted for the establishment of sewage works consist of sanitary and storm sewers, two (2) oil/grit separators, stormwater outlet pipes discharging stormwater runoff from a portion of the western area of the site to the Shirley’s Brook.
January 14, 2014 - February 28, 2014 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Marten Falls First Nation is leading preparation of a community based land use plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative. Marten Falls is a fly-in community located on the Albany River and 170 km northeast of Nakina Ontario.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-2808
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 4, 2020 - January 3, 2021 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Minto Communities Inc. for construction activities that will impact Blanding's Turtle and Butternut. The permit includes actions to benefit both species and minimize adverse effects, and requires monitoring and reporting.
December 20, 2019 - February 3, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We amended Renewable Energy Approval No. 6428-8LGLBH for the Woolwich Bio-En Inc. Anaerobic Digestion Facility, located at 50 Martin’s Lane in the Township of Woolwich, Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities that will result in a significant social or economic benefit to Ontario
ERO number
019-4601
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 3, 2021 - January 2, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an amendment to an existing socio-economic benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) to Metrolinx to broaden the area of impact for the Ontario Line subway in the City of Toronto.
Constance Lake First Nation is leading the preparation of a community based land use plan in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative.
On October 30, 2020 the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation 609/20 to permit the development of a medical innovation park in the Township of Oro-Medonte. The Township of Oro-Medonte requested that the Minister consider making a Zoning Order.
July 20, 2020 - September 3, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have granted an approval for a new Environmental Compliance Approval (Industrial Sewage) to 10647802 for 10 mobile sewage facilities (holding tanks) to be used anywhere within the Province of Ontario.
We decided to proceed with ending acetone reporting in Ontario. This will align us with the federal government and other provinces that have not required acetone release reporting since 1998 and reduce burden for business without compromising protection of human health and the environment.
Instrument type:
Permit for species protection or recovery
ERO number
019-1184
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 5, 2020 - April 4, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to Natural Resource Solutions Inc. to continue a multi-faceted recovery project for Mottled Duskywing at 16 study sites across Ontario.
July 27, 2021 - September 10, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
An approval for stormwater works was granted to Geosoil Inc. located at 953 Wilson Avenue in the City of Toronto, within a mixed-use commercial, industrial, and residential area. The property covers an area of approx. 1.60 ha and currently consists of an existing contractor’s yard used to stockpile soil and aggregates for manufacturing operations.
We issued an approval to GFL Environmental Inc. for the use and operation of a waste disposal site, located at 84 Smelter Road, to be used for the transfer and processing of solid non-hazardous waste including construction and demolition waste, mixed waste, and recyclables.
We are proposing to extend the expiry date for Environmental Assessment Act approvals by 10 years for certain projects once the relevant amendments to the Act come into effect. This extension will allow the projects to proceed (subject to any other permits and approvals required) instead of requiring a new environmental assessment to be completed.
A decision has been made to proceed with the design of a legislative framework for commercial-scale geologic carbon storage in Ontario that would enable the development of technology-ready commercial-scale projects and the continued testing and demonstration of newer carbon storage technologies.
January 17, 2020 - February 18, 2020 (32 days) Closed
Last updated
Ontario is implementing changes to the Drainage Act, 1990 to address stakeholder concerns and reduce burden (e.g. project delays and projects costs) while maintaining environmental standards.
A new Permit to Take Water No. 6634-BNUJMD has been issued to Claridge Homes (245 Rideau Phase 2) Inc. on May 4, 2020 for dewatering and remediation purposes. Water is to be taken from two ponds related to construction activities, located in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The new permit expires on June 30, 2022.
