October 4, 2010 - November 18, 2010 (45 days) Closed
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We will not be proceeding with the proposal to offer existing cottagers in Rondeau Provincial Park a one-time opportunity to extend their term of occupation to 2038. In the near future we will post a policy proposal to consult on a different option for long-term occupancy of cottage lots in Rondeau.
November 18, 2019 - December 18, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We have amended the Rondeau Provincial Park Management Plan to enable an extension of existing leases for cottage lots in Rondeau until December 31, 2022.
The Minister has updated the existing provincially significant employment zone mapping, which includes the identification of one new zone referenced as zone 31 located in Brantford. This notice is related to ERO 013-4506 which proposed and provided for consultation on the policy framework for provincially significant employment zones.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We’ve made amendments to the Wells Regulation to reduce administrative burden for the well construction industry, while maintaining protections for the environment, human health and public safety, and consumers.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We are revoking Ontario Regulation 323/94 (Dry Cleaners) which required dry cleaning establishments to employ a person trained in the environmental management of contaminants and waste in connection with the operation of dry cleaning equipment. Revoking the regulation will reduce administrative burden and costs to small businesses in Ontario.
We approved an amended Environmental Compliance Approval (Air & Noise) for R.W. Tomlinson Limited, a ready-mix concrete plant located in the City of Ottawa, Ontario.
February 8, 2019 - March 25, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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An amended Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued to Pets Above Ltd. for their facility located at 7076 Wellington Road 124 in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario.
February 8, 2019 - March 25, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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An Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued to First Mining Gold Corporation for their facility Goldlund Project (GP) located at Lot 7-8, Concession 1 in the Unorganized Township of Echo.
We invite you to review and comment on the proposed Long-term Management Direction for the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Lac Seul Forest.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
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We are seeking feedback on how to improve forest pest management in Ontario, to help protect forest health and improve the resilience of Ontario’s forests. In the face of invasive species and climate change a more resilient forest will help to protect biodiversity and the sustainability of Ontario’s wood supply.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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Section 172 of the Environmental Protection Act, which grants powers to investigate and establish a Board of Negotiation to consider complaints of economic damage caused by contamination to livestock, crops, trees or other vegetation, has been repealed to address overlap with existing investigative powers and other dispute resolution mechanisms.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We have passed legislative amendments to transfer the responsibility for vehicle emissions inspections and enforcement from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to the Ministry of Transportation.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We have finalized amendments to the Pesticides Act to reduce complexity and modernize pesticide management in Ontario while ensuring human health and the environment continue to be protected.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We are delivering on our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commitment to hold polluters accountable by moving forward with the use of administrative monetary penalties to create more efficient, effective and fair environmental enforcement. Funds collected will be used to support environmental improvement activities.
October 28, 2019 - November 27, 2019 (30 days) Closed
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We have decided to change the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority’s mandate to include digital reporting services through its registry for a wider range of waste and resource recovery programs. Combining these services will save businesses time and money as a larger group of users will share costs and benefit from a modern registry.
February 22, 2019 - April 8, 2019 (45 days) Closed
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A new Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued to Lafarge Canada Inc. to operate one mobile aggregate crushing plant. Conditions imposed include minimum setbacks to receptors and notification to the District Office of the Ministry prior to operating at a site.