We made regulatory amendments to support a smooth transition from the federal OBPS to Ontario’s EPS program which applies new obligations and greenhouse gas performance standards for Ontario industry beginning on January 1, 2022. The amendments will complement the changes proposed in 019-2813.
We have made small changes to the boundary of Sandbanks Provincial Park. These changes add acquired land to the park, allow the transfer of a boat launch property to the County of Prince Edward and allow the County of Prince Edward to widen a section of County Road 12 to a standard width.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000104 to Battery Mineral Resources Limited for early exploration activities approximately 80 kilometres West by North West from the town of Temiskaming Shores, in Milner township.
The government is seeking feedback on a proposal to simplify and standardize the format of official plans for upper-tier municipalities as well as a proposal for secondary plans and site- and area-specific policies (SASPs).
Instrument type:
Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
ERO number
013-3690
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 24, 2018 - November 8, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
James Dick Construction has applied for a Class A licence (Category 1 and 2 - Pit and Quarry Below Water) to excavate aggregate from a pit and quarry 29.4 hectares in size. This application is for the establishment of a new pit and quarry. The annual tonnage condition applies for is 990,000 tonnes.
Instrument type:
Approval to amend a municipality’s official plan
ERO number
013-3485
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 31, 2018 - November 29, 2018 (90 days) Closed
Last updated
A decision was made on June 5, 2019 to approve, with modifications, Official Plan Amendment 406 to the City of Toronto’s Official Plan, as adopted by By-law 1111-2018. Notice of this decision was issued on June 5, 2019.
June 23, 2021 - September 21, 2021 (90 days) Closed
Last updated
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing sought feedback on an approach to update the Projection Methodology Guideline to reflect the land use planning policies in 2021. The Province considered the feedback received in the development of Proposed Updates to the Projection Methodology Guideline available for public input (see ERO#025-0844).
A new Permit to Take Water (PTTW) No. 0781-C79PZW was issued for the purpose of water taking for quarry dewatering for the extraction of aggregates. This permit is for the renewal of PTTW No. 5080-8TAKK2. Water will be taken from two ponds in the Guelph/Eramosa Township.
January 5, 2005 - February 19, 2005 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
On October 24, 2005, Ontario filed the regulation (O. Reg. 541/05: Net Metering), which came into force on January 23, 2006. No comments were received on the posting of the proposed regulation.
This proposal is for the renewal of the Limited Operational Flexibility for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 3718-9R3SER for Sherwin-Williams Canada Inc., operating a paint, thinner and stains manufacturing and distribution center, located in Brantford, Ontario.
Korzite Coatings Inc., requested to withdraw their application for an Environmental Compliance Approval (air). The application is considered withdrawn and no approval was issued.
An approval with Limited Operational Flexibility to amend Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 8-3157-94-0063 was granted to RIC (1515 Thornton) Inc. operating as Northwood Transfer Station.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
We are seeking feedback on how to improve forest pest management in Ontario, to help protect forest health and improve the resilience of Ontario’s forests. In the face of invasive species and climate change a more resilient forest will help to protect biodiversity and the sustainability of Ontario’s wood supply.
Instrument type:
Issuance of a licence to remove over 20,000 tonnes of aggregate annually from a pit or a quarry
ERO number
013-3154
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 10, 2018 - September 24, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
Severn Aggregates Limited has applied for a Class A licence (Category 2 - Quarry Below Water) to excavate aggregate from a quarry of 138 hectares in size.
August 31, 2023 - October 30, 2023 (60 days) Closed
Last updated
We are exploring opportunities to expand and improve Ontario’s permit-by-rule framework. This will help us propose improvements to Ontario’s environmental permissions.
We have granted approval to Wells Foundry Limited, located in London, Ontario, to amend their existing registration under the Technical Standards Registry – Air Pollution (Technical Standards Registry). This facility will adhere to all technical and operational requirements in the Foundries – Industry Standard under the Local Air Quality Regulation
October 4, 2010 - November 18, 2010 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We will not be proceeding with the proposal to offer existing cottagers in Rondeau Provincial Park a one-time opportunity to extend their term of occupation to 2038. In the near future we will post a policy proposal to consult on a different option for long-term occupancy of cottage lots in Rondeau.
