January 11, 2022 - March 14, 2022 (62 days) Closed
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We’re taking the first step towards removing barriers for geologic carbon storage in Ontario and have released our longer-term plan for proposals to regulate carbon storage and the demonstration or testing of other new technologies through a phased approach, informed by the feedback received on the Geologic Carbon Storage discussion paper.
We are notifying the public a permit has been issued for an activity that will impact Pitcher’s Thistle in order to remove a cabin on Cockburn Island, Ontario. The permit includes actions to minimize adverse effects, beneficial actions for the species as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
We invite you to attend an upcoming information centre to review and comment on the proposed operations for the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan for the Nipigon East Portion of the Lake Nipigon Forest.
We are inviting you to review and comment on the proposed Long-Term Management Direction for the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan for the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest.
We are inviting you to review and comment on the proposed Long-Term Management Direction for the 2021 – 2031 Forest Management Plan for the Bancroft Minden Forest.
Our Ministry, RYAM Forest Management and the Martel Local Citizens’ Committee invite you to review and comment on the proposed long-term management direction for the 2021 – 2031 Martel-Magpie Forest Management Plan.
Instrument type:
Licence for a forest resource processing facility
ERO number
013-2347
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 7, 2004 - January 16, 2005 (40 days) Closed
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We are not proceeding with issuing a forest resource processing facility licence to Longlac Wood Industries Inc. to authorize the construction of the proposed oriented strand board mill.
This proposal is for an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air and noise)from Lake Nipigon Forest Sustainable Energy Solutions Inc.’s facility, that will produce renewable natural gas and biocarbon, and is located in the Unorganized Township of Lyon, Ontario.
December 23, 2019 - February 6, 2020 (45 days) Closed
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An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (Air) was issued to Roseburg Forest Products Canada Ltd., a medium density fibre board manufacturing facility located in the City of Pembroke, Ontario.
This proposal is for an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air and noise) from Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc., a clean wood fiber processing facility, located in the Township of Dorion, Ontario.
Deer Lake First Nation is leading preparation of a Community Based Land Use Plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative. Deer Lake is located 180 km north of Red Lake.
We are inviting you to an upcoming information session to review and comment on Stage Four of the 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan for the Lakehead Forest.
July 28, 2014 - September 11, 2014 (45 days) Closed
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Webequie First Nation is leading preparation of a community based land use plan, working together with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) within the context of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative. Webequie is a fly-in community located on Winisk Lake and 540 km north of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
We invite you to review and comment on the proposed Long-term Management Direction for the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan for the Nipigon East Portion of the Lake Nipigon Forest.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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To further reduce regulatory burden for the waterpower sector while maintaining environmental protection, we have removed existing Permits to Take Water for waterpower facilities. This action follows amendments to the Ontario Water Resources Act in December 2019 that removed the need for these facilities to have a Permit to Take Water.
October 26, 2016 - December 12, 2016 (47 days) Closed
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Authorization from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is required to use or occupy any land in provincial parks and conservation reserves. This regulation will allow land associated with cottage lots in Algonquin Provincial Park to be used for certain private, non-commercial purposes. (e.g., docks and swim rafts).
We, along with Abitibi River Forest Management Inc., and the Cochrane Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) invite you to participate in the development of the 2022-2032 Forest Management Plan for Abitibi River Forest.
Based on feedback received through engagement, we have decided to withdraw the proposal to repeal the Far North Act. We are now proposing to refocus the Act with proposed amendments to provisions that may hinder economic development and enhancing provisions that encourage collaboration with First Nations in the Far North regarding land use planning
