October 27, 2017 - December 11, 2017 (45 days) Closed
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We have updated air standards for sulphur dioxide and clarified regulatory requirements, which will help to reduce risks to communities near industrial facilities.
The Ministry is seeking feedback on proposed projects in South Simcoe to support housing and job growth. Ten projects are identified for provincial coordination aligned with existing/planned infrastructure. This does not indicate a decision. Remaining projects form part of the consultation and will inform municipal and provincial planning.
We are publishing a new technical standard for the asphalt mix industry. This will address air emissions and help protect communities who live close to these industrial sources.
This proposal is to amend the Environmetnal complaince Approval No. 3102-A9SNHB. Ontario Parks is intending on expanding the Presqu’ile Provincial Park with up to 42 campsites in the group camping area of the park.
December 1, 2020 - January 30, 2021 (60 days) Closed
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TSSA has completed an online consultation on the Code Adoption Document (CAD) amendments for Fuel Oil. The CAD was published on October 12th, 2021 and effective Dec. 12th, 2021.
The Fuel Oil CAD is adopted by reference in Ontario Regulation 213/01. TSSA will adopt the 2019 edition of CSA B139 series 19 Code, as well as CSA B138.1 and B138.2 (2017
Instrument type:
Approval of a site-specific air standard
ERO number
026-0478
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Instrument
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 13, 2026 - June 12, 2026 (30 days) Open
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The Owens Corning Composite Materials Canada LP Guelph Glass facility in Guelph, Ontario is requesting a site-specific standard for chromium compounds (hexavalent) for a period of ten years. The Ministry is proposing to approve a site-specific standard for chromium compounds (hexavalent) for a period of 5.5 years.
November 18, 2020 - December 18, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is to renew Permit to Take Water No. 0571-9PFNXC for dewatering purposes. Water will be taken from eight ponds related to construction activities in the City of Clarence-Rockland, United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Ontario. Permit No. 4635-BVNLL7 was issued on December 22, 2020 for a period of 4 years.
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.
We want your feedback on two consultants' reports on rainwater and runoffs. This will help us develop a stormwater management guide. The ultimate goal of stormwater management is to maintain the health of streams, lakes and aquatic life.
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.
November 15, 2018 - December 15, 2018 (30 days) Closed
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We are implementing new regulations to ensure technological changes to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions from Ontario petroleum facilities are made in a timely manner. This will improve how flaring events are managed and strengthen accountability through reporting, monitoring and environmental penalties.
We are proposing a technical standard for the carbon black sector that would include requirements to reduce sulphur dioxide air emissions from facilities that register to the technical standard. The proposed technical standard would help align the industry with similar environmental practices in other jurisdictions, such as the United States.
October 4, 2024 - November 3, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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We issued a Minister’s Directive to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) requiring them to implement a 12-year electricity conservation and demand-side management (eDSM) Framework starting January 1, 2025, which includes a budget of up to $10.9 billion for the IESO to deliver a portfolio of electricity energy efficiency (EE) programs.
August 12, 2025 - September 26, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking input on the development of a comprehensive regional strategy to address expected population pressures, while exploring the delivery of housing and economic options in south Simcoe County.
