August 31, 2023 - October 30, 2023 (60 days) Closed
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We are moving forward with regulatory changes that will require proponents to self-register more types of waste management systems online. These changes will make it easier for the waste management sector to obtain environmental permissions and begin operations faster, while continuing to protect human health and the environment.
July 30, 2021 - September 13, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We made amendments to make it easier for energy-intensive facilities to substitute coal and petroleum coke with alternative low-carbon fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The use of low-carbon fuels will enable these industries to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease their carbon footprint.
December 16, 2020 - January 15, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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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 complement the changes proposed in 019-3719.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-0840
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Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 4, 2019 - December 4, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has issued an overall benefit permit to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for construction activities that will impact Redside Dace. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects and benefit the species, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-8385
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 14, 2024 - April 13, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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Pursuant to Section 53 of the Planning Act, provisional consent to create one new lot for resource-based recreational use was granted on May 09, 2024, subject to conditions.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-1069
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 15, 2020 - February 14, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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We have issued a benefit permit to Conmar Developments Inc. and Fenlands Vaughan Inc. to develop a commercial facility which will impact Redside Dace habitat. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
August 13, 2021 - September 12, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for a renewal of Permit to Take Water No. 1740-BUESUC for Ellisdon Civil Ltd. for industrial purposes. Water will be taken from nine lakes and one watercourse, related to industrial activities, located in the City of Toronto, Ontario. Permit to Take Water No. 4520-C7HK8D was issued on October 15, 2021.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the White Metal Resources Corp./Benton Resources Inc. exploration permit application PR-20-000161 to White Metal Resources Corp./Benton Resources Inc. for early exploration located approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Drift Lake Area, Conacher Township.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-2505
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
ProposalUpdated
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 22, 2020 - November 21, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking public input on a proposed permit that will impact three snake species which are species at risk. The permit proposal considers avoidance options, includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
Ontario is rolling out several initiatives to strengthen enforcement tools that hold polluters accountable and create consistent guidelines to prevent and address noise and odour issues. This notice highlights these initiatives and is for information only.
A Certificate of Property Use (CPU) was issued to Imperial Oil Limited for the continued commercial use of the property located at 1508 Richmond Road in the City of Ottawa.
We have updated the Blue Box Transition Schedule to include 6 First Nation communities and 6 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.
The Ministry of Mines is proposing to rehabilitate the mine hazards at the abandoned Gould Copper Mine. Project planning is being carried out in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Activities of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines under the Mining Act (Class Environmental Assessment).
We are seeking comments on the proposal to prescribe Section 13: Prevention and Response Plans under the Invasive Species Act, 2015 as instruments under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993. In doing so, all future prevention and response plans will be required to be posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario for public review.
We are proposing new technical standards for the archaeological excavation and reporting of 19th century rural historical farmstead sites. We want to reduce the need for excavation on these sites through improved analysis and documentation at earlier stages of the archaeological assessment process.
December 8, 2025 - January 22, 2026 (45 days) Closed
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Amending the administrative provisions in the Ontario’s Building Code to transfer enforcement authority for on-site sewage systems. Clarifying the requirement for distribution pipes used in shallowed buried trenches.
