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We are proposing regulations and related actions to move toward a project-list approach for projects that will require a comprehensive environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act.

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is proposing updates to the thresholds for determining the environmental assessment requirements for advanced recycling facilities under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking feedback on a discussion paper exploring possible legislative changes to remove barriers to the storage of carbon dioxide, which would enable the creation of a regulatory framework to govern this and other new technologies.

The ministry of Northern Development, Mining, Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing regulatory changes and policy direction for importing soil to facilitate rehabilitation at authorized pits and quarries under the Aggregate Resources Act.

Ontario is reducing unnecessary administrative requirements on the petroleum industry by proposing changes that would simplify the Gasoline Volatility regulation while aligning our gasoline volatility reporting requirements with national timelines for switching from winter-grade gasoline to summer-grade gasoline.

This proposal is to streamline environmental permissions for microbreweries and nanobreweries where environmental risks are low. This aligns with ministry oversight that is proportional with potential risks to the environment and human health and reduces burden and cost for these small-scale breweries.

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.

We want to make changes to the Darlington Provincial Park Management Plan to allow for management of native wildlife and plants in the park, if needed, so we can protect park ecosystems.