Ontario is providing an update on the government’s plan to move forward with a number of key initiatives that will make it easier to complete a comprehensive or individual environmental assessment (EA) while maintaining environmental oversight and opportunities for consultation.
We are proposing amendments to regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to reduce regulatory burden and streamline requirements related to trapping and airports that experience conflict or public safety issues associated with deer or elk.
MMAH is seeking feedback on a proposal to revoke the Parkway Belt West Plan,1978, and the Parkway Belt West Plan Planning Area. This notice re-engages on the previous 2022 proposal in order to seek current input. See ERO 026-0230 for a proposal to revoke the five remaining Minister’s Zoning Orders used to establish the Parkway Belt West Plan.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-4491
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 18, 2022 - February 17, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
The Minister has issued an overall benefit permit under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 to LTM Land Corp. and three individuals for construction activities that will impact Least Bittern, which is a species at risk. The permit includes actions to benefit the species and minimize adverse effects and requires monitoring and reporting.
February 26, 2024 - April 11, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The application has been cancelled because Designation Chatham-Kent Waste Disposal Regulation (O. Reg. 284/24) designated the project to which Part II.3 of the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) will apply.
We have exempted certain Crown projects related to provincial parks and conservation reserves from Environmental Assessment Act requirements and approved the Project Evaluation Policy (formerly referred to as the Environmental Impact Assessment Policy) to move projects forward faster without compromising environmental protection.
February 24, 2023 - April 10, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
The ECA amendment was approved because acceptance, processing and transfer of seat belt pretensioners is not expected to cause impact to the natural environment.
February 21, 2020 - April 6, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have issued an amended Environmental Compliance Approval (waste disposal site) No. A371203 to Waste Management of Canada Corporation for the closed Richmond Landfill, to update the conditions in the Environmental Compliance Approval to reflect the current site situation.
August 17, 2020 - October 1, 2020 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
This approval is to amend Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) No. 4719-A4JSHP for Revolution Solution Acquisition GP Inc., a liquid and solid waste processing facility located in the City of Hamilton, Ontario.
We amended Renewable Energy Approval No. 6457-9L6QLC for Grand Valley Wind Farms – Phase 3 Wind Project. The amendment allows Acoustic Noise Emission Testing to be carried out on two wind turbines to support a future amendment application.
Instrument type:
Approval to register for a technical standard for air pollution (industry standard)
ERO number
013-0023
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 5, 2017 - June 19, 2017 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We have granted approval to Southwest United Canada Inc., located in Brampton, 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).
Permit to Take Water No. 8060-D3HPCR was issued to Premium Brands Inc., as general partner for and on behalf of Premium Brands Operating Ltd. Partnership, to renew Permit to Take Water No. 5035-99XQQK for 10 years. Water will be taken from four wells for the industrial food processing and cooling water purpose in the City of Waterloo, Ontario.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
013-4018
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 2, 2018 - December 17, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated
We are notifying the public a permit has been issued for an activity that will impact Eastern Foxsnake (Carolinian population) and Blanding’s Turtle. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects, beneficial actions for the species as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
We made a decision to amend the boundary of Pigeon River Provincial Park as described. We have not made a decision on the other parts of the proposal. To keep the Environmental Registry current, we are closing this posting.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
019-0498
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 29, 2019 - September 28, 2019 (30 days) Closed
Last updated
We have issued a benefit permit to Briarwood Angus Ltd. to develop a subdivision which will impact four Category 3 Butternut tress. The permit includes actions to benefit the species, minimize adverse effects, and outlines monitoring and reporting requirements.
A new Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) was granted to 2780061 Ontario Inc. for sewage works servicing Camp Fisherman, a seasonally operated cottage resort and trailer park located along the eastern shore of Pigeon Lake, at 42 Fire Route 74 Township of Harvey, Municipality of Trent Lakes, County of Peterborough.
