Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-0276
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 4, 2017 - May 4, 2017 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
On January 10, 2018 the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry issued an overall benefit permit to the Corporation under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA).
January 14, 2022 - February 28, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have finalized changes to thresholds for thermal treatment facilities that determine the environmental assessment requirements for advanced recycling. These thresholds have been incorporated in Ontario Regulation 101/07: Waste Management Projects made under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).
February 27, 2018 - March 29, 2018 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We are proposing a minor change to the transition regulation for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The change would support implementation of a standard method to calculate the amount of land needed for development until 2041, known as a land needs assessment. This will help municipalities to ensure land is used efficiently.
We finalized the regulation that will make battery producers environmentally accountable and financially responsible for collecting and managing their products at end-of-life in February 2020. The regulation for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) was finalized in September 2020.
We have updated the Blue Box Transition Schedule to include 28 First Nation communities and 11 small municipalities. These administrative changes will ensure there is no disruption of blue box services in these communities and do not impact previously identified transition dates.
Our Ministry, along with Miisun Inc. and the Kenora Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) invite you to review and comment on the invitation to participate materials for the Kenora Forest 2022-2032 Forest Management Plan (FMP).
Ontario is proposing to expand Charleston Lake Provincial Park (adventure class park) by adding Crown lands directly east of the park under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserve Act, 2006 (PPCRA). Adding these lands to the park would support ecological protection while allowing current, sustainable uses to continue.
Ontario has extended the temporary approach for forest operations conducted in Crown forests under the Endangered Species Act for an additional year. This will help avoid additional regulatory burden and economic strain on the forestry sector while a long-term approach is being considered.
We are notifying the public a permit has been issued for an activity that will impact Pitcher’s Thistle in order to remove a cabin on Cockburn Island, Ontario. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects, beneficial actions for the species as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-0579
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 17, 2019 - October 17, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to remove and replace two Hwy 401 bridges over the Grand River in Kitchener which will impact Black Redhorse, Silver Shiner and Wavy-rayed Lampmussel and their habitats.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-0134
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 27, 2019 - June 26, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The applicant is seeking a permit to harm or kill 29 Dwarf Hackberry trees, and damage and destroy 0.083 hectares of Dwarf Hackberry habitat for the purpose of developing a single residential unit and related septic system.
Instrument type:
Approval to register for a technical standard for air pollution (industry standard)
ERO number
019-0529
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 25, 2020 - May 9, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have granted approval to Masterchrome Co. Ltd., located in Concord, Ontario, to be registered under the Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution. This facility will adhere to all technical and operational requirements in the Metal Finishers – Industry Standard under the Local Air Quality Regulation (O. Reg. 419/05).
Instrument type:
Approval to register for a technical standard for air pollution (industry standard)
ERO number
019-0526
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 25, 2020 - May 9, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have granted approval to Ontario Chromium Plating Inc., located in Oakville, Ontario, to be registered under the Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution. This facility will adhere to all technical and operational requirements in the Metal Finishers – Industry Standard under the Local Air Quality Regulation (O. Reg. 419/05).
December 20, 2024 - February 18, 2025 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
Updates were made to the Off-Farm Anaerobic Digestion MaterialsProtocol under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002. These changes ensure consistent eligibility of organic waste materials from the production of ingredients used in food, animal feed, pet food, ethanol, and biodiesel production, irrespective of where the ingredients are produced.
