GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS:
EBR and Other Notices for Review

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1) EBR Notice # 010-1436 : An Improved Regulatory Framework for the Management of Non-agricultural Source Materials (NASM). Closed: January 5, 2008;
     WEAO’s response to this Notice (January 4, 2008 - PDF)

2) EBR Notice # 010-2246 : Regulation under the Ontario Water Resources Act for Protection of Lake Simcoe. Closed:  February 4, 2008;

3) CCME: Municipal Wastewater Effluent National Strategy Development developed by CCME. Closed: January 31, 2008.
Environment Canada has held consultations on the proposed CCME Municipal Wastewater Effluent Strategy and Environment Canada’s proposed regulatory framework as the federal government’s implementation strategy for the CCME strategy. This pdf file is a copy of the results of the consultation sessions. WEAO and CWWA submitted comments on the CCME Strategy to the CCME January 31, 2008. This is now the opportunity to provide comment on EC’s proposed regulatory framework which will include a regulation under the Federal Fisheries Act. Please read:
     WEAO’s response (March 10, 2008 - PDF)

4) EBR 010-0547: Ontario Ministry of the Environment Design Guidelines - Document released for a 60-day public period. Closing date: May 19, 2008

The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has undertaken an initiative to streamline the approval process for new sewage works and reduce corresponding development time.

The current 1984 Design Guidelines for Sewage Works are three documents which provide engineering recommendations for the design of sewage treatment plants, sewage collection and on-site sewage systems (“sewage works”). These documents are the key reference documents for the design and approval of sewage works in Ontario under the Ontario Water Resources Act.

The proposed revised guidelines, Design Guidelines for Sewage Works 2007, include up-to-date engineering design recommendations for sewage works using established technologies applicable to Ontario conditions. The proposed Guidelines clarify the process by which new technologies may be established for full scale application in Ontario. The proposed Guidelines include new and updated information that reflects current Ontario practice, applicable legislation and current ministry policies.

5) Participation in the Public Enquiry - Draft P 0413-400 Soil Amendments - Alkaline or Dried Municipal Biosolids

National Standard CAN/BNQ 0413-400 Soil Amendments -Alkaline or Dried Municipal Biosolids is currently under review. The review is being conducted in cooperation with producers, users, regulatory authorities and other individuals who have indicated general interest in the subject matter.

The review of this standard has reached the public inquiry stage, during which time the document will be submitted to extensive review in order to arrive at a consensus with respect to his content.

You are invited to take part in this process and provide comments on the document before the closing date of the public enquiry set for June 6, 2008.

The Draft Standard is available on the Bureau de normalisation du Québec Web site at: www.bnq.qc.ca - Public Enquiries. Please, keep in mind that comments must include justifications in order to guide the committee for their decisions.

All those interested to receive a hard copy of the draft standard and the comments form should contact the BNQ by fax at 418 - 652 - 2292 or by email at bnqinfo@bnq.qc.ca.

Please include your contact information and the document number.

 

 

 

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