February 21, 2020 - April 6, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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Approval has been granted for an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (Air) for all emissions from Rayonier A.M. Canada G.P, producing dimensional softwood lumber and the generation of electricity, located in the Township of Chapleau, Ontario.
Amendments have been made to regulations under the Invasive Species Act, 2015, to prevent the introduction and spread of 13 invasive species and through the overland movement of watercraft.
We have updated our compliance policy to provide greater transparency on how the ministry responds to environmental incidents, reduce burden on the regulated community and enhance the ministry’s ability to swiftly address incidents that pose a higher risk to the natural environment or human health.
We have finalized the policy objectives to help ensure the long-term environmental sustainability of commercial-scale cage aquaculture operations (culture of fish in net cages floating in open waters) in the province.
October 23, 2025 - December 7, 2025 (45 days) Closed
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This policy proposal outlines possible criteria for additional sewage systems to be Building Code regulated. Changes to the Ontario Water Resources Act are proposed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ERO 025-0900) to allow multiple Building Code sewage systems for on-farm worker housing up to a cumulative limit of 50000 L/d
Ray Cousineau has submitted an application on the claims listed below for an exploration permit as required under the Mining Act for early exploration activities listed below.
August 19, 2019 - September 18, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has submitted a Winston Lake Mine Closure Plan Amendment for filing by the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines as required under the Mining Act. This Closure Plan Amendment proposes rehabilitation measures to be implemented upon the eventual closure of First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Winston Lake Mine.
September 10, 2018 - October 10, 2018 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Mine Rehabilitation has acknowledged receipt of the Closure Plan according to the provisions of the Mining Act. The Certified Closure Plan is now considered filed and the proponent must comply with the Closure Plan, as amended.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-5148
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 20, 2022 - May 20, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit to Vale Canada Limited for the removal of Kirkwood Dam that may impact Blanding’s Turtle, which is a species at risk. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-4781
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 8, 2019 - April 8, 2019 (31 days) Closed
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We have issued a benefit permit to Bellmere Holdings Inc., to develop a seasonal trailer park site that will impact up to 91 Category 2 Butternut trees. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
