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Procedure for Preparing an Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling Report EBR# 012-4167
December 23, 2015 - Laws & Regulation, News, Ontario
The MOECC has published on the Environmental Registry a Policy Proposal Notice (EBR # 012-4167) proposing updated guidance on technical requirements for Emission Summary & Dispersion Modelling (ESDM) reports under the Local Air Quality Regulation (O. Regulation 419/05: Air Pollution – Local Air Quality) made under the Environmental Protection Act. “The “Procedure for Preparing an Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling Report” […]
Read NewsRegulation Decision Notice: Amendment to O. Reg 347 under the Environmental Protection Act Regarding the Hazardous Waste Program Fee
December 8, 2015 - Laws & Regulation, News, Ontario
The MOECC has made a decision to implement the proposal amending Regulation 347. The amending Regulation, O. Reg. 372/15, was filed with the Registrar of Regulations on December 1, 2015 and Comes into force January 1, 2016. “The amendments would increase the tonnage component of the Hazardous Waste Fee from $10 per tonne to $20 […]
Read NewsLong Point Region Source Protection Plan approved
November 9, 2015 - Laws & Regulation, News, Ontario
On November 5, 2015 The Long Point Region (LPR) Conservation Authority published a media release confirming that the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has approved their plan to protect the sources of municipal drinking water in the LPR watershed. See full article here.
Read NewsGovernment of Canada: Harper Government to ban microbeads in personal care products
August 10, 2015 - Federal, Laws & Regulation
MP – Information Gathering under Section 71 of CEPA 1999 “As part of the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) and the announcement of the proposal to add microbeads to the List of Toxic Substances, the Government of Canada wishes to inform you of the publication of a Notice on Saturday, August 1, 2015, in the Canada […]
Read NewsDelineation of Ontario Air Zones: EBR Posting 012-4347
July 7, 2015 - Laws & Regulation, Ontario
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment established the Air Quality Management System (AQMS) in 2012 which is a collaborative framework for improving air quality across Canada. Under the AQMS, provinces and territories are required to establish air zones within their jurisdictions for reporting and managing air quality. The MOECC recently posted a proposal […]
Read NewsAlberta’s Carbon Emissions Regulations
July 1, 2015 - Alberta, Laws & Regulation
As per Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, June 26, 2015, there are upcoming developments in Alberta’s Carbon Emissions Regulations. Read full article here
Read NewsCanada – United States Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)
June 4, 2015 - Federal, Laws & Regulation, USA
“Regulatory Partnership Statement between the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Canada Environment Canada (EC) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are committed to continue working together to deliver benefits for the public, industry and regulators while maintaining consumer protection, health, safety, security and the environment. The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council’s […]
Read NewsPre-Notification of Updates to Ontario’s Air Dispersion Models
May 5, 2015 - Laws & Regulation, Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Environment & Climate Change has issued the following document to pre-notify stakeholders of impending changes, details on affected model versions and outlines changes that will be implemented. Access full document here
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