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Ontario Food and Organic Waste Framework
May 18, 2018 - Ontario
Decision summary
Following consultations, we are releasing the Food and Organic Waste Framework to prevent and reduce food and organic waste, rescue surplus food, collect and recover food and organic waste and support beneficial end-uses. This will help the province build a circular economy and fight climate change.
Source:
EBR Registry Number: 013-1814
Ministry: Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
Decision Posted: April 30, 2018
Metal Finishers – Industry Standard
May 08, 2018 - Ontario
1. The air standards for chromium compounds (hexavalent) and nickel and nickel compounds will apply to facilities in the metal finishing sector 12 months after the first date of publication of the Technical Standard, March 8, 2016.
2. Facilities that will exceed the air standard can apply for registration to the Metal Finishers - Industry Standard or request a site-specific standard. (See four attached Fact Sheets on O.Reg.419/05). Facilities do not have to show exceedence of an air standard to register to a technical standard.
3. There is no application fee to register to a technical standard at this time.
4. The ministry's intent was that application forms can be completed by someone familiar with the facility's metal finishing processes and air pollution controls. There are two application forms that must be submitted. One is a general form for all applicants and one is a supplemental form for the Metal Finishers Industry Standard. (See Link for general form and guide to applying and an attachment for the metal finishers supplemental form)
5. There is a mandatory minimum 45 day EBR posting for public comment. The process is a bit slow at this time so we strongly recommend that applications are submitted as soon as possible and before the end of year to help ensure a timely review.
2018 MOECC Approval Letter to Expand MF Industry Standad [71 KB]Fact Sheet Air Standards 2015 [122 KB]Fact Sheet ON Local Air Quality Regulation [186 KB]Fact Sheet Site Specific Standard [110 KB]Fact Sheet Technical Standard [106 KB]DRAFT Metal Finishers Supplemental Registration Form [26 KB]Technical Standards to Manage Air Pollution PublicationGuide to Applying for Registration to Technical Standards RegistryGeneral Application FormENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS
May 08, 2018 - Ontario
"How to apply for an environmental approval – or register a business activity – that involves releasing pollutants or waste into air, land or water."