Minor changes are being proposed to Policy A.R. 6.00.03 regarding the Importation of Inert Fill for the Purpose of Rehabilitation. The Policies and Procedures Manual is intended to assist Ministry of Natural Resources staff who are directly involved with the implementation and enforcement of the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) and the regulations including the Aggregate Resources of Ontario Provincial Standards.
The current policy requires inert fill to meet criteria in Table 1 of Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standards for Use under Part XV.1 of the Environment Protection Act.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is proposing the following changes to Policy A.R. 6.00.03:
- To provide background information related to sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and electrical conductivity (EC) related to soil quality standards of material being imported for rehabilitation.
- To amend the sample wording for site plan conditions in order to address the criteria under Table 1 for SAR and EC in situations where the imported material is not being placed within 1.5 m of the surface.
- To outline the method to be used to address existing site plan conditions that do not reflect the changes to this policy.
The Ministry of Natural Resources consulted with Ministry of the Environment and determined that the criteria, in Table 1, for sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and electrical conductivity (EC) are for the purposes of ensuring adequate plant growth. Plant growth is affected by the conditions of the surface soil. Therefore, provided that the imported fill is being deposited more than 1.5 m below the surface, it is not necessary for the material to meet these two criteria.
Purpose of Policy:
To ensure that the public, agencies and stakeholders are aware of the proposed changes to Policy A.R. 6.00.03 and to provide an opportunity for comment.
Other Information:
The following web-links which provide the supporting/additional information about this notice:
Copies of the documents will also be available at the following location:
ServiceOntario Centre
Robinson Place Lobby
300 Water Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5
PHONE: (705) 755-2000
Public Consultation:
This proposal has been posted for a 45 day public review and comment period starting January 25, 2008. If you have any questions, or would like to submit your comments, please do so by March 10, 2008 to the individual listed under "Contact". Additionally, you may submit your comments on-line.
All comments received prior to March 10, 2008 will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Ministry of Natural Resources if they are submitted in writing or electronically using the form provided in this notice and reference EBR Registry number 010-2505.
Please Note: All comments and submissions received will become part of the public record. You will not receive a formal response to your comment, however, relevant comments received as part of the public participation process for this proposal will be considered by the decision maker for this proposal.
Contact:
All comments on this proposal must be directed to:
Alistair MacKinnon
Senior Policy Advisor
Ministry of Natural Resources
Natural Resource Management Division
Lands and Waters Branch
Aggregate and Petroleum Resources Section
300 Water Street
PO Box 7000
Peterborough Ontario
K9J 8M5
Phone: (705) 755-1947
Fax: (705) 755-1206
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Additional Information:
The documents linked below are provided for the purposes of enhancing public consultation.
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1. Draft policy in English
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/g
p/4697e.pdf
2. Executive summary
3. Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standard
s for Use under Part XV.1 of the Environ
ment Protection Act
