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Note: The following abbreviations are used:EPA — Environmental Protection Act
EBR — Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993ERTA— Environmental Review Tribunal Act, 2000RTR — Rules of Practice for the Environmental Review Tribunal
References are to section number, regulation number, rule number, or page numbers(prefixed by letters, i.e., IN-1). Although commentary and case digests have been
indexed, they are indexed to the section number of the Act not the case digestheading number. References in italics are to sections that were not yet in force at thetime of publication.
ABUSE OF PROCESS. See DEFENCES, abuse of process
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERSclasses of, EPA, s. 7table of, Table 3, T3-1successors and assigns, effect on, EPA, s. 19
ADVERSE EFFECTdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
contaminant, EPA, s. 1(1)“impair”, EPA, s. 1(1)“loss of enjoyment”, EPA, s. 1(1)“material discomfort”, EPA, s. 1(1)“may impair”, EPA, s. 1(1)
interpretation, EPA, s. 14prohibition against causing, EPA, s. 14
AGREEMENTSto protect and conserve the environment, EPA, s. 4
AIRcertificate of approval, EPA, s. 9definition, EPA, s. 1(1), EBR, s. 1(1)
AIR EMISSIONSapproval, plant or production process, EPA, s. 9(1)environmental compliance approval—
alteration in process, EPA, s. 9(1)considerations, EPA, s. 9(1)convictions, EPA, s. 9(1)Director, powers and duty, EPA, s. 9(4), (5)effect, EPA, s. 9(1)exceptions, EPA, s. 9(3), (4)exemptions, O. Reg. 524/98facility alterations, EPA, s. 9(1)
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AIR EMISSIONS—Continuedenvironmental compliance approval —Continued
failure to obtain, EPA, s. 9(1)public information, EPA, s. 19(12)refusal, EPA, s. 9(4)requirement, EPA, s. 9(1)site specific, EPA, s. 9(1)timing, EPA, s. 9(1)variation, EPA, s. 9(5)
emissions trading, O. Reg. 397/01exception, prescribed activities, EPA, s. 9(4)
AIR REGULATIONSAir Contaminant Discharge Monitoring and Reporting, O. Reg. 127/01Air Pollution — Local Air Quality, O. Reg. 419/05 —
alteration of Schedule 3 Standards, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 32-37.1contaminant concentration standards, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 19-21dispersion models, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 6-17.1emission summary and dispersion modelling reports, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 22-27
interpretation, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 1-5.1miscellaneous provisions, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 45-54notice of possible contraventions, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 28-31technical standards for classes of facilities, O. Reg. 419/05, ss. 38-44technology reports, O. Reg. 419/05, s. 27.1
Ambient Air Quality Criteria, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 337Boilers, Air, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 338Dry Cleaners, O. Reg. 323/94Emissions Trading, O. Reg. 397/01
balancing obligations, O. Reg. 397/01, ss. 20-24deemed electricity production, determinations of, O. Reg. 397/01, s. 2definitions, O. Reg. 397/01, s. 1emission reduction credits, creation of, O. Reg. 397/01, s. 18miscellaneous provisions, O. Reg. 397/01, ss. 32-36monitoring and reporting, O. Reg. 397/01, ss. 28-31Nitric Oxide Emission Allowances, distribution of, O. Reg. 397/01, ss. 7-12Ontario Emissions Trading Registry, O. Reg. 397/01, ss. 3-6recording of emission allowances, O. Reg. 397/01, ss. 16, 17retirement of emission allowances, O. Reg. 397/01, s. 25retirement of emission reduction credits, O. Reg. 397/01, ss. 26, 27Sulphur Dioxide Emission Allowances, distribution of, O. Reg. 397/01, ss.13-15
trading of allowances and credits, O. Reg. 397/01, s. 19Environmental Compliance Approvals — Exemptions From Section 9 of the Act,O. Reg. 524/98
Ethanol in Gasoline, O. Reg. 535/05Falconbridge Smelter Complex-1994, O. Reg. 661/85Gasoline Volatility, O. Reg. 271/91Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting, O. Reg. 452/09
additional information, O. Reg. 452/09, s. 5.1applications, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 2, 3definition, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 1, 21emissions reporting, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 6, 7forms, O. Reg. 452/09, s. 20
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AIR REGULATIONS—ContinuedGreenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting —Continued
formula for calculating CO2e, O. Reg. 452/09, s. 4general requirements, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 4, 5interpretation, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 1-3material discrepancy, O. Reg. 452/09, s. 11reporting, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 5-7retention of documents and records, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 18, 19transitional rules, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 21-26verification, O. Reg. 452/09, ss. 8-17, 26
Ground Source Heat Pumps, O. Reg. 98/12Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 349Inco Sudbury Smelter Complex — 1994, O. Reg. 660/85Industry Emissions — Nitrogen Oxides and Sulphur Dioxide, O. Reg. 194/05 —
balancing of emissions with allowances and credits, obligation to, O. Reg.194/05, ss. 37-41
emission allowances, O. Reg. 194/05, ss. 7-9interpretation, O. Reg. 194/05, ss. 1-6monitoring and reporting, O. Reg. 194/05, ss. 45-50nitrogen oxides emission allowances, O. Reg. 194/05, ss. 10-21retirement of emission allowances and reduction credits, limits on, O.Reg. 194/05, ss. 42-44
sulphur dioxide emission allowances, O. Reg. 194/05, ss. 22-36Lakeview Generating Station, O. Reg. 396/01Lambton Industry Meteorological Alert, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 350Motor Vehicles, O. Reg. 361/98Ontario Power Generation Inc., O. Reg. 153/99Ozone Depleting Substances/Other Halocarbons, O. Reg. 463/10
class 1 ozone depleting substances, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 2, 3disposal, transport and transfer, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 37-41fire extinguishing equipment and halons, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 7-16interpretation, O. Reg. 463/10, s. 1refrigerants, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 17-36
certification, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 33, 34class 1 ozone depleting substances, O. Reg. 463/10, s. 18discharge of refrigerant, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 19, 20filling/refilling refrigeration, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 24-28motor vehicle air-conditioner, O. Reg. 463/10, s. 21notice – no refrigerant, O. Reg. 463/10, s. 32other provisions, refrigerants containing class 1 ozone depletingsubstances, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 35, 36
sale or transfer, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 29-31servicing/testing of refrigeration equipment, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 22, 23
solvents and sterilants, O. Reg. 463/10, ss. 4-6Recovery of Gasoline Vapour in Bulk Transfers, O. Reg. 455/94Sulphur Content of Fuels, Air, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 361Sulphur Levels in Gasoline (Reporting requirements), O. Reg. 212/02
ANALYSTSappointment, EPA, s. 5(2)definition, EPA, s. 1(1)limitation of authority, EPA, s. 5(3)
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APPEALSTribunal. See TRIBUNAL APPEALS
Waste Management—environmental compliance approval, revocation by Director. SeeWASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, environmental compliance approval, publichearing
APPROVALS. SeeENVIRONMENTALCOMPLIANCEAPPROVALS; PROGRAMAPPROVALS
index of, EPA, s. 19(9)-(11)receivers and trustees, effect on, EPA, s. 19(3)-(8)successors and assigns, effect on, EPA, s. 19table of, Table 2, T2-1
ASSIGNEESeffect of orders and approvals, EPA, s. 19
BANKRUPTCY. See INSOLVENCY
BY-LAWSapplication to quash, EPA, s. 36public hearing, EPA, s. 36
“CAUSE OR PERMIT”, EPA, s. 14
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL. See ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
APPROVALS
CERTIFICATE OF PROPERTY USEdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
CERTIFICATION DATEdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
CITY OF TORONTO ACT, 2006, EPA, ss. 100.1(5), 154(2), (3), (5)-(7),168.12(2), 168.13(1), 168.14(1), 168.15(2)
COALcessation of coal use at generation facilities, EPA, Part VI.1definition, EPA, s. 59.1exceptions, EPA, ss. 59.3(2), 59.4general, EPA, s. 59.3(1)generation facilities, EPA s. 59.2
COMPENSATION. See LIVESTOCK; SPILLS
COMPLIANCE APPROVALS. See ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
APPROVALS
CFC’S. See OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
CONSTITUTIONALAPPLICATION. SeeENVIRONMENTALPROTECTIONACT
CONTAINERS. See PACKAGINGdamage to crops, livestock, EPA, s. 172(1)
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CONTAINERS—Continueddamage to crops, livestock —Continued
board of negotiation, EPA, s. 172(5)notice—
amount of claim, EPA, s. 172(8)negotiation, of, EPA, s. 172(9)
place of sitting, EPA, s. 172(9)procedures, EPA, s. 172(10)quorum, EPA, s. 172(6)
investigation, EPA, s. 172person responsible, right to view, EPA, s. 172(4)
definition, EPA, s. 1(1)non-contaminants, EPA, s. 1(1)
discharge. See DISCHARGE
source of, definition, EPA, s. 1(6)
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CONTROL ORDERS, EPA, s. 124administrative orders, EPA, s. 7(1)amending orders, EPA, s. 126compliance, EPA, s. 125Directors—
powers of, EPA, s. 124(1)reports to, EPA, s. 124(2)
effect, EPA, s. 7(1)failure to comply, EPA, s. 7(1)failure to issue, EPA, s. 7(1)further order, EPA, s. 126issuance, EPA, s. 7(1)penalties for failing to comply, EPA, ss. 7, 186(2)“person responsible”, EPA, s. 7(1)procedure—
fairness, EPA, s. 7(1)notice of intent, EPA, s. 127(1)submissions, EPA, s. 127(2)
program approval, effect, EPA, s. 12public notice requirement, EPA, s. 7(2)scope, EPA, s. 124(1)
CORPORATE LIABILITY, EPA, ss. 14, 192, 194acts of employees, agents, etc., EPA, ss. 14, 192“directing minds”, EPA, s. 14
CROP DAMAGE. See LIVESTOCK
CROWNapplicability of Act to, EPA, s. 20civil liability, EPA, s. 180
matters re licences, certificates, etc., EPA, s. 177.1ministry failure to regulate, EPA, s. 180
disclosure, EPA, s. 14process of prosecution. See OFFENCES
DECOMMISSIONINGclean-up, EPA, s. 168.2decommissioning guidelines, EPA, s. 168.2environmental audit, EPA, s. 168.2insurance polution exclusions, EPA, s. 168.2lien for clean-up costs, EPA, s. 154registration on title, EPA, s. 197remedial orders, EPA, s. 168.2toxic real estate, EPA, s. 168.2
DEFENCESabuse of process, EPA, s. 14(1)due diligence, EPA, s. 14(1)generally, EPA, s. 14mistake of belief, EPA, ss. 9, 14(1)mistake of fact, EPA, ss. 9, 14(1)mistake of law, EPA, ss. 9, 14(1)officially induced error, EPA, s. 14
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DEFENCES—Continuedpre-charge delay, EPA, s. 14trial within a reasonable time, EPA, s. 14uneven enforcement, EPA, s. 14(1)vagueness, EPA, s. 14
DELAY, EPA, s. 14
DEFINITIONS, EPA, ss. 1, 21, 24, 25, 47.1, 48, 56, 74, 81, 82(1), 84, 131, 161,169, 174, 176, 181, 191
DEPOSITdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
DIRECTOR (MINISTRY)appointment, EPA, s. 5(1)causing work to be done—
authority, EPA, ss. 147(1), 148.1person liable unknown, EPA, s. 148
entry—judicially authorized, warrant—
execution and expiry, EPA, s. 149(3), (6)extension of time, EPA, s. 149(4)force, use of, EPA, s. 149(5)issuance, EPA, s. 149(2)procedure, EPA, s. 149(7), (8)
warrantless—force, use of, EPA, s. 149(5)scope, EPA, s. 149(1)
notice of intent, EPA, s. 147(2), (3)order to pay costs—
collection as taxes, EPA, s. 154cancellation price, EPA, s. 154(6)-(9)
defined, EPA, s. 154(5)interpretation, EPA, s. 154(1)
contents, EPA, s. 150(3), (4)contribution and indemnity, EPA, s. 150(6)-(8)enforcement, EPA, s. 153(1)
interest, EPA, s. 153(2)financial assurance, used to pay, EPA, s. 155hearing—
amendment of order at, EPA, s. 145.1Tribunal, scope, EPA, s. 145.3
issuance, EPA, s. 150(1), (2)person responsible, EPA, s. 150(2)
joint and several liability, EPA, s. 150(5)receiver or trustee’s actions, re, EPA, s. 150(2.1), (2.2)spills, re, EPA, s. 99.1
definition, EPA, s. 1(2)limitation of authority, EPA, s. 5(3)powers and duties—
control orders, EPA, ss. 7, 124, 126, 127equipment orders, EPA, s. 18financial assurance, EPA, ss. 132-136
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DIRECTOR (MINISTRY)—Continuedpowers and duties—Continued
penalty orders, EPA, s. 182.1program approvals, EPA, ss. 10-12remedial orders, EPA, s. 17sewage systems, EPA, ss. 77-80stop orders, EPA, ss. 8, 127, 129waste management, EPA, ss. 27, 30-32, 39, 44
DIRECTORS (CORPORATE)duty to prevent offences, EPA, s. 194
DISCHARGEair. See AIR EMISSIONS
actus reus, EPA, s. 14(1)adverse effect, EPA, s. 14causes or is likely to cause, EPA, s. 14continuing offence, EPA, s. 14control orders. See CONTROL ORDERS
corporate liability, EPA, s. 14customers and suppliers, EPA, s. 14(1)defences, EPA, s. 14(1)
abuse of process, EPA, s. 14(1)due diligence, EPA, s. 14(1)
act of God, EPA, s. 14(1)“directing minds”, EPA, s. 14(1)mistake of fact, EPA, s. 14(1)officially induced error, EPA, s. 14(1)self-incrimination, EPA, s. 14(1)
definition, EPA, s. 1(1)deposit, EPA, s. 1(1)duty to prevent—
who must clean up, EPA, s. 93exceeding limits, EPA, s. 6farming practices exception, EPA, s. 14(2)due diligence, EPA, s. 14
elements, EPA, s. 14(1)onus of proof, EPA, s. 14(1)timing, EPA, s. 14(1)
exception, EPA, s. 14(2)indoors, EPA, s. 2land use, EPA, s. 14(1)mens rea, EPA, s. 14(1)Ministry—
notification requirement—discharge exceeding prescribed limits, EPA, s. 13(1)discharge out of normal course of events, EPA, s. 15(1)duty, EPA, s. 15(1)farming practices exceptions, EPA, ss. 13(2), 15(2)“forthwith”, EPA, s. 15(1)self-incrimination, EPA, s. 15who must notify, EPA, s. 15
mistake, EPA, s. 14multiple defendants, EPA, s. 14
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DISCHARGE—Continuedonus of proof, EPA, s. 14preventative orders—
Director, power to issue, EPA, s. 18(1)grounds, EPA, s. 18(2)scope, EPA, s. 18(1)
prohibition—adverse effect, EPA, s. 14(1)“cause or likely to cause”, EPA, s. 14(1)continuing offence, EPA, s. 14(1)elements of offence, EPA, s. 14(1)employees, EPA, s. 14(1)exceeding regulations, EPA, s. 6(1)
evidence, EPA, s. 14farming practices exception, EPA, ss. 6(2), 14Ministry, notification, EPA, ss. 13, 15persons liable, EPA, s. 14statutory vagueness, EPA, s. 14(1)
prosecution, EPA, s. 14(1)private, EPA, s. 14(1)withdrawal of charges, EPA, s. 14(1)
remedial measures. See also REMEDIAL ORDERS
costs of, EPA, ss. 150-154orders for, EPA, ss. 17, 150, 190
reporting, EPA, s. 15secondary discharge in building, EPA, s. 2similar fact evidence, EPA, s. 14(1)stop orders. See STOP ORDERS
strict liability, EPA, s. 14withdrawal of charges, EPA, s. 14(1)
DOCUMENTdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)copies, EPA, s. 159produce to provincial officer, EPA, ss. 156(1), 158service, EPA, s. 182(1)
deemed, EPA, s. 182(2)regulations—
address, provincial officials/bodies, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 4deemed day of service on, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 5entity, service on, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 3individual, service on, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 3methods of service, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 2provincial officials/bodies, address, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 4sufficient service, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 1
DUE DILIGENCEappropriate equipment, EPA, s. 14corporation and employee, EPA, s. 14elements of, EPA, s. 14(1)emergency response, EPA, s. 14failure to monitor and respond, EPA, s. 14impossibility, EPA, s. 14management systems, EPA, s. 14
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DUE DILIGENCE—Continuedmistake of law, EPA, s. 9municipality, EPA, s. 14(1)onus of proof, EPA, s. 14(1)progressive upgrading, EPA, s. 14reliance on experts, EPA, s. 14timing, EPA, s. 14(1)vandalism, EPA, s. 14
DUTY TO PREVENT DISCHARGEwho must clean up, EPA, s. 93
EFFLUENT MONITORING. SeeMISA REGULATIONS
EMPLOYMENTLabour Relations Board, EPA, s. 174(1)whistleblower’s protection, EPA, s. 174
complaint procedure, EPA, s. 174(3)-(15)right to refuse to pollute, EPA, s. 174(2)
ENVIRONMENTdefined, EBR, s. 1(1)
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITY AND SECTOR REGISTRY. SeeREGISTRATIONS and ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVALS
ENVIRONMENTAL APPEAL BOARD. See ENVIRONMENTALREVIEW
TRIBUNAL
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BOARD. See ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW TRIBUNAL
ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTSapplication of Act, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, ss. 1-12Crown bound, EBR, s. 120damages, no proceedings against minister or ministry, EBR, s. 119definitions, EBR, s. 1(1)delegation of minister s powers, EBR, s. 117employer reprisals—
application of Part, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, s. 12complaint re, EBR, s. 105(1)employer failure to comply with determination, EBR, s. 112enforcement of determination by court, EBR, s. 113Labour Relations Act, application of, EBR, s. 116labour relations officer inquiry—
OLRB authorization, EBR, s. 106settlement efforts, EBR, s. 107
OLRB inquiry—conditions for, EBR, s. 108determination that reprisals taken, EBR, ss. 110, 111onus on employer, EBR, s. 109
reprisals, meaning of, EBR, s. 105(2), (3)settlement, EBR, s. 114vicarious acts of employer, EBR, s. 115
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ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS—Continuedenvironmental commissioner, see also review, application for, infra
annual report by—energy conservation, re, EBR, s. 58.1greenhouse gas emissions, re, EBR, s. 58.2separate reports, EBR, s. 58.3work of Environmental Commissioner, re, EBR, s. 58
appointment of, EBR, s. 49audits, EBR, s. 56constitution of, EBR, s. 49death or resignation of, EBR, s. 53employees of office, EBR, s. 54examinations conducted by, EBR, s. 60expenditure of funds, directives re, EBR, s. 55functions of, EBR, s. 57oath of, EBR, s. 52Public Service Pension Plan, membership, EBR, ss. 51, 54remuneration of, EBR, s. 50special assignments, performance of, EBR, s. 59temporary, EBR, s. 53
environmental registry—establishment of, EBR, s. 5purposes of, EBR, s. 6regulations re, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, ss. 13, 14
general application, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94harm to public resource—
agricultural operations, provision re, EBR, s. 84(4), (5)appeal from court order, EBR, s. 101application of provisions re, EBR, ss. 83, 84attorney general, notice of action to, EBR, s. 86authorized contravention defence, EBR, s. 85(2)class action, prohibition re, EBR, s. 84(7)costs assessment by court, EBR, s. 101defences not limited, EBR, s. 85(4)definitions re, EBR, s. 82discontinued or abandoned action, EBR, s. 91(1)due diligence defence, EBR, s. 85(1)entitlement to bring action, EBR, s. 84estoppels, EBR, s. 99fair and adequate representation—
court-ordered notice re, EBR, s. 88participation of parties, EBR, s. 89
interim injunction or mandatory order, EBR, s. 92investigation as precondition to action, EBR, s. 84(2), (3)judgment for plaintiff, court order re, EBR, s. 93notice—
court ordered, EBR, s. 88terminated action, re, EBR, s. 91(4)to public of action, EBR, s. 87
onus on plantiff, EBR, s. 84(8)other rights to bring action, EBR, s. 84(9)reasonable interpretation defence, EBR, s. 85(3)
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ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS—Continuedharm to public resource —Continued
restoration plan—compliance order, EBR, s. 97(1)contents of, EBR, s. 95court assessment of, EBR, s. 97(2)court developed, EBR, s. 98court options, EBR, s. 96court ordered, EBR, ss. 93(1)(b), 94
rules of court, application of, EBR, s. 84(10)settlement of action, EBR, s. 91(2), (3)stay or dismissal of action in public interest, EBR, s. 90time limitation, EBR, s. 102
investigation, application for—application of Part, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, ss. 9-11.1entitlement, EBR, s. 74(1)form and content of, EBR, s. 74(2)-(4)minister s decision not to investigate, notice re, EBR, s. 78minister’s investigation—
completion of or estimate of time, EBR, s. 79confidentiality, EBR, s. 81notice on completion, EBR, s. 80obligations re, EBR, s. 77
receipt by minister, EBR, s. 76referral of to minister, EBR, s. 75
judicial review of minister’s actions, EBR, s. 118ministry’statement of values—
amendment of, EBR, s. 10consideration of re decisions EBR, s. 11finalizing statement, notice re, EBR, s. 9notice of development, EBR, s. 8preparation of draft, EBR, s. 7
proposals—alteration vs. new, EBR, s. 13appeal of decisions re—
appellate body—powers of, EBR, s. 45procedures of, EBR, s. 46
application of provisions, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, ss. 2-4classifying for instruments—
development of proposal, EBR, s. 20conditions, EBR, s. 38(1)decision, meaning of, EBR, s. 38(5)determination of, basis for, EBR, s. 44implementation decision, meaning of, EBR, s. 20(1)interest in decision, meaning of, EBR, s. 38(3)leave application, EBR, ss. 38(1), 40
granting requirements, EBR, s. 41no appeal from decision, EBR, s. 43
notice to public of, EBR, s. 47(1)-(6)participation in, entitlement, EBR, s. 47(7), (8)proposal for reg. re, EBR, s. 19regulations re, EBR, O. Reg. 681/94
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ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS—Continuedproposals—Continued
review of regs. re, EBR, s. 21rights of appeal otherwise available, EBR, s. 48
stay of operation of decision, EBR, s. 42effect on environment, factors re, EBR, s. 14exceptions re public notice requirements, EBR, ss. 29-33informed public consultation, time for, EBR, s. 17interpretation provisions, EBR, s. 1(2)-(7)mediation re, EBR, s. 34ministerial role after giving notice, EBR, s. 34ministry, meaning of, EBR, s. 12non-compliance, effect of, EBR, s. 37notice of implementation of proposal, EBR, s. 36notice of proposal for instruments, EBR, s. 22
class I proposal, EBR, s. 26(1)class III proposal, deemed, EBR s. 26(2), (3)class II proposal requirements, EBR, ss. 23-25, 28method of giving, EBR, ss. 27, 28non-application of, EBR, s. 22
notice to public re, EBR, ss. 15-18method of giving, EBR, s. 27
public nuisance causing environmental harm—personal injury or loss, actions re, EBR, s. 103
public participation—appeals re, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, s. 17application of Part, EBR, s. 4environmental registry. See environmental registry, supraexemptions from, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, ss. 15-15.5generally, EBR, s. 3
purposes of, EBR, s. 2regulations—
deemed, EBR, O. Reg. 73/94, s. 16power to make, EBR, s. 121
review, application for—Act, application of, EBR, s. 73, O. Reg. 73/94, ss. 5-8.1commissioner s response to, EBR, s. 62confidentiality re notices, EBR, s. 72form of, EBR, s. 61(3), (4)minister’s obligations—
acknowledgment of receipt, EBR, s. 65decision re review, EBR, s. 70generally, EBR, s. 63notice or review outcome, EBR, s. 71notice to persons with direct interest, EBR, s. 66preliminary consideration, EBR, s. 67public interest basis for review, EBR, ss. 67, 68reasonable time for review, EBR, s. 69return/forwarding to another ministry, EBR, s. 64
purpose of, EBR, s. 61(1), (2)right to sue. See harm to public resource, supra; public nuisance causingenvironmental harm, supra
short title, EBR, s. 124
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVALS, EPA, Part II.1, O.Reg. 255/11
administrative changes, EPA, s. 196.1approval application, EPA, s. 20.2, O. Reg. 255/11, ss. 2-4
application, EPA, s. 20.2(1)director, powers, EPA, s. 20.3(1), O. Reg. 255/11, ss. 3-5director’s, order, EPA, s. 20.2(2)discontinuance, Part II.2 activity, EPA, s. 20.2(3)form, EPA, s. 20.2(4)limitations, EPA, s. 20.3(2)multiple activities at site, EPA, s. 20.2(5)multiple sites, EPA, s. 20.2(6)project description, O. Reg. 255/11, Sch. 1sewage works, EPA, s. 20.2(7)transition, EPA, s. 20.3(9)waste management systems, EPA, s. 20.3(8)
approvals, activities prescribed for Part II.2, EPA, s. 20.17, O. Reg. 245/11, O.Reg. 346/12,O.Reg. 347/12,O.Reg. 349/12,O.Reg. 350/12,O.Reg. 351/12.See also REGISTRATIONS
ceases to have effect, EPA, s. 20.17continuation of approval, EPA, s. 20.18(2)director’s order, EPA, s. 20.18(1)
definitions, EPA, s. 1(1), “environmental compliance approval”, s. 20.1director, general powers and duties, EPA, s. 20.7
combined approval, EPA, s. 20.10combined review, EPA, s. 20.12(2)consideration of applications, EPA, s. 20.14consultation requirement, EPA, s. 20.9director’s initiative, powers, EPA, s. 20.13general powers, EPA, s. 20.7(1)information requirements, EPA, s. 20.8past conduct, EPA, s. 20.7(2)review date specification, EPA, s. 20.12(1)sewage works, revocation, EPA, s. 20.11
effect of, EPA, s. 9(1)exceptions, EPA, s. 9(3), (4)exemptions from section 9, O. Reg. 524/98, s. 1hearings, EPA, s. 20.15
appeal from tribunal, EPA, s. 20.16(1)powers of Minister, EPA, s. 20.16(3)
costs, EPA, s. 20.15(7)-(11)decision, notice, EPA, s. 20.15(6)decision, proposed, EPA, s. 20.15(4)hearing, notice, EPA, s. 20.15(2)hearing, required by Director, EPA, s. 20.15(1)parties, EPA, s. 20.15(5)transition, EPA, s. 20.16(12)
prescribed activities exception, EPA, s. 9(4)review application, EPA, s. 20.4
application, EPA, s. 20.4(1)approval remains in effect, EPA, s. 20.4(4)director, powers, EPA, s. 20.5mandatory review, EPA, s. 20.4(2)
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVALS—Continuedterms and conditions, EPA, s. 20.6
associated works, EPA, s. 20.6(5)Environmental Assessment Act application, EPA, s. 20.6(3)prescribed terms and conditions, EPA, s. 20.6(4)terms and conditions, EPA, s. 20.6(1)
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, EPA, Part XVIadministration, EPA, Part Ichairman, EPA, s. 170(2)duties, EPA, s. 171establishment, EPA, s. 170(1)general provisions, EPA, Part IIinterpretation, EPA, s. 169members, EPA, s. 170(3)remuneration, EPA, s. 170(5)vacancies, EPA, s. 170(4)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACTconstitutional application, IN-1 to IN-6Crown, applicability to, EPA, s. 20environmental compliance approvals, interpretation, EPA, s. 2.1insolvency, IN-6.1purpose, EPA, s. 3rules of practice, applicability, IN-6.1supremacy of Act—
conflict of provisions, EPA, s. 179(1)limitation on, EPA, s. 179(2)
ENVIRONMENTALREVIEWTRIBUNAL, ERTA, ss. 1(1), 15-17. See alsoENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TRIBUNAL ACT
appeals before. See TRIBUNAL APPEALS
review hearings. See PUBLIC HEARINGS
rules of practice. See RULES OF PRACTICE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TRIBUNAL ACTacting chair, ERTA, s. 1(5)chair and vice-chairs, ERTA, s. 1(4)class representative, appointment of, ERTA, s. 7composition of Tribunal, ERTA, s. 1(2), (3)continuation of former boards, ERTA, s. 1decisions, participation in, ERTA, s. 5employees, ERTA, s. 2expert assistance, ERTA, s. 6inspection of premises, ERTA, s. 9joint sittings, ERTA, s. 3non-compellability, ERTA, s. 8personal liability, protection from, ERTA, s. 8.1quorum, ERTA, s. 4remuneration, ERTA, s. 1(6)testimony, restrictions re, ERTA, s. 8transition provisions, ERTA, ss. 15-17
EVIDENCE, EPA, ss. 15, 18
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FALSE INFORMATION, EPA, s. 184
FEES, EPA, ss. 179.1, 186(3.1)
FIDUCIARYdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)fiduciary representative, definition, EPA, s. 1(1)investigations of contaminants, reports re, EPA, s. 168.25obligations of, EPA, s. 168.23prescribed circumstances, notice of, EPA, s. 168.24regulations re, EPA, O. Reg. 298/02, s. 10
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE, EPA, Part XII“approval”, EPA, s. 131“bank”, EPA, s. 131certificate of property use, EPA, s. 132(1.1)condition of approval—
amendments of approval or order, EPA, s. 132(3)amount, changes, EPA, s. 132(2)Director’s discretion, EPA, s. 132(1)
continuation, EPA, s. 135definition, EPA, s. 131“environmental measures”, EPA, s. 131failure to provide, EPA, s. 133(1)
order, EPA, s. 133(2)“order”, EPA, s. 131“financial assurance”, EPA, s. 131order for use—
basis, EPA, s. 136(2)issue, EPA, s. 136(1)parties affected, EPA, s. 136(3)performance, EPA, s. 136(4)
release, EPA, s. 134return, EPA, s. 134use to pay clean-up costs, EPA, s. 155“works”, EPA, s. 131
FINES. See PENALTIES
GREENHOUSE GASdefined, EPA, s. 1(1)emissions reporting. See AIR REGULATIONS
emissions trading, EPA, s. 176.1
HARMdefined, EBR, s. 1(1)
HAULEDWASTE. SeeWASTE
HAZARDOUS WASTE. SeeWASTE, hauled waste
HEARING. See PUBLIC HEARING
ICE SHELTERdefinition, EPA, s. 24(1)
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ICE SHELTER—Continueddischarge of waste from, EPA, s. 24(2)“owner”, defined, EPA, s. 24(1)owner, retaking possession, EPA, s. 24(5)removal and disposal—
damage or destruction during, EPA, s. 24(9)means, EPA, s. 24(8)notice, EPA, s. 24(7)provincial officer, powers and duties, EPA, s. 24(3), (4), (6)
“waste” defined, EPA, s. 24(1)impair, EPA, s. 1(1)
IMPRISONMENT. See PENALTIES
INDEX RECORDorders and approvals—
expiry of, EPA, s. 19(10)Ministry maintenance, EPA, s. 19(9)search of, EPA, s. 19(11)
INJUNCTIONScivil, EPA, s. 183(1)
environmental damage prevention, EPA, s. 183(1), (2)Crown, EPA, s. 183(1)
interlocutory, EPA, s. 183(1)power to restrain upon conviction, EPA, s. 183(2)right to seek, EPA, s. 183waste disposal sites, EPA, s. 36
INSOLVENCYeffect of, IN-6.1investigations of property during, person s liability, EPA, s. 168.26receiver and trustees in bankruptcy —
causes of action, availability of, EPA, s. 168.11defined terms, EPA, s. 168.10investigations of contaminants, reports re, EPA, s. 168.22orders and approvals, effect on, EPA, s. 19(3)-(8)orders issued against—
circumstances re, EPA, s. 168.19exceptional circumstances, EPA, s. 168.20(2)-(11)prescribed circumstances, notice of, EPA, s. 168.21(3)
receiver, definition, EPA, s. 1(1)receiver representative, definition, EPA, s. 1(1)regulations re, EPA, O. Reg. 298/02, ss. 7-10
INSPECTIONdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)powers. See PROVINCIAL OFFICERS
INSTRUMENTdefined, EBR, s. 1(1)
INSURANCE, EPA, ss. 17, 300
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JUSTICEdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
LANDdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1), EBR, s. 1(1)
LEGITIMATE EXPECTATIONS, EBR 35
LIABILITYcorporate. See CORPORATE LIABILITYCrown. See CROWN
investigations of property, for, EPA, s. 168.26minister’s, EPA, s. 177.1
LIQUID INDUSTRIAL WASTE. SeeWASTE, hauled waste
LITTER, EPA, Part IX. See also PACKAGINGdefinition, EPA, s. 84grants for receptacles, EPA, s. 87Minister, powers and duties, EPA, s. 85offences, EPA, s. 89
corporation, EPA, s. 89(2)prohibition, EPA, s. 86regulations, non-compliance, EPA, s. 89
LIVESTOCKdamage—
investigation, EPA, s. 174(1)-(4)dispute resolution—
board of negotiations—establishment, EPA, s. 174(5)-(7)jurisdiction, EPA, s. 174(8)-(10)procedure, EPA, s. 174(8)-(10)
MINISTERdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)powers and duties—
causing work to be done, EPA, s. 146collecting and disseminating information, EPA, ss. 4, 9(12)general, EPA, s. 4injunctions, right to seek, EPA, s. 183(1)reports, EPA, s. 4
MINISTRYdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)employee—
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MUNICIPALITY—Continuedcorporation, as, EPA, s. 1(3)definition, EPA, s. 1(1)offences, EPA, s. 186(3)penalties, applicability to, EPA, s. 1(3)
NATURAL ENVIRONMENTdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
NON-CONTAMINANTSdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
NOTICE, EPA, ss. 7(2), 8(2), 27
NOTIFICATION. See REPORTING
NUISANCE. See TOXIC TORTS
OBSTRUCTION OF PROVINCIAL OFFICER, s. 184
OFFENCES, see also PENALTIESbreach of Act or Regulation, EPA, s. 186(1)breach of order, EPA, s. 186(2)certificate of offence, proceedings commenced by, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 950containers and litter, EPA, s. 187continuing offence, EPA, s. 14corporations—
acts of—agents, EPA, s. 192employees, EPA, s. 192officers, EPA, s. 192
duty of directors or officers, EPA, s. 194defences, EPA, s. 14. See also DEFENCES
discharge of contaminants, s. 14elements of, EPA, s. 14failure to comply with—
approvals, general, EPA, s. 186(3)abuse of process, EPA, s. 186(4)air, EPA, s. 187exception, EPA, s. 186(4)municipalities, EPA, s. 187sewage, EPA, s. 187waste, EPA, s. 187
licence, EPA, s. 186(3)orders, EPA, s. 186(2)
exception, s. 186(4)permit, EPA, s. 186(3)
exception, s. 186(4)program approval exception, EPA, s. 186(4)waste approvals, EPA, s. 187
failure to obtain certificate, EPA, s. 187air, EPA, s. 187odour, EPA, s. 187waste disposal, EPA, s. 187waste management, EPA, s. 187
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SEPT. 2011IND-23ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
OFFENCES—Continuedfailure to obtain permit, EPA, s. 187failure to report, EPA, s. 187false information, providing, EPA, s. 184fees, failure to pay, EPA, s. 186(3.1)imprisonment and mens rea, EPA, s. 14motor vehicles. SeeMOTOR VEHICLES, offencesmultiple defendants, EPA, s. 14obstruction of provincial officer, EPA, s. 184penalty. See PENALTIESproceedings—
limitation period, EPA, s. 195presiding judge, EPA, s. 185strict liability, EPA, s. 14
process of prosecution generally, EPA, s. 14sentencing principles, EPA, s. 186. See PENALTIES
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTSdefinition, EPA, s. 175(1)evidence, proof of facts, EPA, s. 175(2), (3)
OPERATORwaste sites and systems, EPA, s. 25
ORDERS, EPA, Part XIauthority—
real property, EPA, s. 197requirements, EPA, s. 197(2)-(7)scope, EPA, ss. 18(2), 196
control. See CONTROL ORDERS
enforcement, EPA, ss. 153-155failure to comply, EPA, s. 18(2)intermediate steps, EPA, s. 196
access, EPA, s. 196(2)merits of order, EPA, s. 18(2)pay costs of municipality, EPA, s. 100.1pay costs of work done by Ministry, EPA, ss. 99.1, 150pay penalties, EPA, s. 182.1person responsible, EPA, s. 18(2)preventative. See DISCHARGE, preventative orders; PREVENTATIVE ORDERS
prevent damage to, EPA, s. 190remedial. See DISCHARGE, remedial ordersremoval and restitution, EPA, s. 43
Environmental Protection Act, EPA, s. 190other statutes, EPA, s. 190persons responsible, EPA, s. 43
self-incrimination, EPA, s. 18(2)stop. See STOP ORDERS
successors, or assigns, effect on, EPA, s. 19(1)waste management systems, compliance orders, EPA, s. 44
table of, Table 3, T-3
OWNERperson responsible, EPA, s. 1
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OWNER—Continuedwaste sites and systems, EPA, ss. 25, 42
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES, EPA, Part VI. See alsoREFRIGERANTS
definition, EPA, s. 56designated, defined, EPA, s. 56prescribed substances, EPA, s. 57prohibitions—
designated substances, EPA, ss. 58, 59propellants, EPA, s. 58
PACKAGING, EPA, Part IXprohibition, EPA, s. 88regulations—
Containers, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 340Disposable Containers for Milk, Containers, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 344Disposable Paper Containers for Milk, Containers, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 345Refillable Containers for Carbonated Soft Drink, Containers, R.R.O. 1990,Reg. 357
Transfer of Containers to Brewers Retail, etc., O. Reg. 17/07, s. 1
PCBSregulations, waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362
PENALTIES, see also OFFENCES
administrative penalties—absolute liability, EPA, s. 182.3(10), (11)definition, EPA, s. 1(1)Director’s decision, EPA, s. 182.4(4)-(10)failure to pay penalty, EPA, s. 182.5(1)limitation, EPA, s. 182.3(4), (5)notice, content, EPA, s. 182.3(9)order, by Director, EPA, s. 182.3(3)order, by provincial officer, EPA, s. 182.3(2)payment preventing conviction, EPA, s. 182.3(12)penalty, EPA, s. 182.3(6)-(8)purpose, EPA, s. 182.3(1)regulations, EPA, ss. 182.3(13), 182.4(11)review, penalty imposed by provincial officer, EPA, s. 182.4(1), (2)stay, EPA, s. 182.4(3)
corporations—breach of approval: air, EPA, s. 187(2)breach of approval: soil, EPA, s. 187(2)breach of approval: waste, EPA, s. 187(2)breach of approval: water, EPA, s. 187(2)breach of court order, EPA, s. 187(2)breach of Director’s order, EPA, s. 187(2)breach of Provincial Officer’s order, EPA, s. 187(2)containers and litter, EPA, s. 187(2)drinking water, EPA, s. 187(2)failure to comply with environmental compliance approval, EPA, s. 187(2)failure to obtain certificate: air, EPA, s. 187(2)failure to obtain certificate: miscellaneous, EPA, s. 187(2)
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SEPT. 2011IND-25ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
PENALTIES—Continuedcorporations—Continued
failure to obtain certificate: water, EPA, s. 187(2)failure to report, EPA, s. 187(2)fines, EPA, s. 187(1), Table Cless serious offences, EPA, s. 187(2)maximum penalties, EPA, s. 187(1)more serious offences, EPA, s. 187(3), (4)
corporate discharge—adverse effect, s. 187(4)air, EPA, s. 187(4)manure, EPA, s. 187(4)noise, EPA, s. 187(4)odour, EPA, s. 187(4)sewage, EPA, s. 187(4)soil, EPA, s. 187(4)water, EPA, s. 187(4)
Fisheries Act, s. 187(4)hazardous waste involved, where, EPA, s. 187(4)municipal discharge—
air, EPA, s. 187(4)sewage, EPA, s. 187(4)water, EPA, s. 187(4)
other statutes, under, EPA, s. 187(4)municipal sewage management, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(2)municipal waste management, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(2)municipality’s breach of approval, EPA, s. 187(2)sentencing considerations, EPA, s. 188.1sentencing principles, EPA, s. 187(1)sewage management, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(2)victim fine surcharge, EPA, s. 187(1), Table Awaste disposal site, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(2)waste management, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(2)
environmental penalties—absolute liability, EPA, s. 182.1(6), (7)agreements with Director, EPA, s. 182.1(9), (10), (13)amount of, EPA, ss. 145.4, 182.1(4), O. Reg. 222/07, s. 7application, EPA, s. 182.1(21)contraventions, O. Reg. 222/07, s. 4failure to pay, EPA, s. 182.1(13), (14)gravity component, O. Reg. 222/07, s. 9interpretation, O. Reg. 222/07, s. 2limitation period for service of order, EPA, s. 182.1(8)maximum amount, EPA, s. 182.1(5)mitigating factor in sentencing, EPA, s. 188.1(6)montetary benefit, O. Reg. 222/07, s. 8notice of intention to issue, O. Reg. 222/07, s. 5onus re discharges proceedings, EPA, s. 145.5order to pay, EPA, s. 182.1(1)-(3)payment or agreement not an admission, EPA, s. 182.1(12)prosecution not prevented, EPA, s. 182.1(11), (12)purpose, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 1reductions, O. Reg. 227/07, ss. 16-18
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PENALTIES— Continuedenvironmental penalties — Continued
regulated person, O. Reg. 227/07, s. 3regulations re, EPA, s. 182.1(15)-(18)reports by Minister, EPA, s. 182.1(19), (20)review request, O. Reg. 222/07, s. 6seriousness of contravention, O. Reg. 222/07, ss. 10-15special purpose account, EPA, s. 182.2, O. Reg. 222/07, s. 19tables—
contraventions, O. Reg. 222/07, Table 2gravity component, O. Reg. 222/07, Table 4plants, O. Reg. 222/07, Table 1regulations, O. Reg. 222/07, Table 3specific industrial sector, O. Reg. 222/07, Table 3
fines—corporations, EPA, s. 187(1), Table Bdirector, duty, EPA, s. 191(2)individuals, EPA, s. 187(1), Table Csuspension of license re default in payment, EPA, s. 191unpaid, EPA, s. 190.3victim fine surcharge, EPA, s. 187(1), Table A
forfeiture of seized items, EPA, s. 190.2general, EPA, s. 187(1), (2)individuals—
breach of approval, EPA, s. 187(1)construction, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(1)failure to comply with order, EPA, s. 187(1)failure to obtain certificate, EPA, s. 187(1)failure to report, EPA, s. 187(1)fines, EPA, s. 187(1), Table Cimprisonment, EPA, s. 187(1), (5)less serious offences, EPA, s. 187(1)maximum penalties, EPA, s. 187(1)more serious offences, EPA, s. 187(3), (5)
individual discharge—adverse effect, EPA, s. 187(5)air, EPA, s. 187(5)hazardous waste, EPA, s. 187(5)imprisonment, EPA, s. 187(5)manure, EPA, s. 187(5)soil, EPA, s. 187(5)water, EPA, s. 187(5)
sentencing considerations, EPA, s. 188.1sentencing principles, EPA, s. 187(1)victim fine surcharge, EPA, s. 187(1), Table Awaste disposal site, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(1)waste management, no certificate, EPA, s. 187(1)
maximum penalties, EPA, s. 187(1)orders to prevent/ameliorate damage, EPA, s. 190profits from offences (enhanced penalties), EPA, s. 189remedial orders, EPA, s. 190. See REMEDIAL ORDERS
restitution orders, EPA, s. 190.1restoration order, EPA, s. 190
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DEC. 2012IND-27ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
PENALTIES— Continuedseizure of vehicle permits/plates, EPA, s. 49sentencing considerations —
aggravating factors, EPA, s. 188.1(1)compliance with order, effect of, EPA, s. 188.1(4), (5)order to pay environmental penalty a mitigating factor, EPA, s. 188.1(6)severity of penalty, EPA, s. 188.1(2), (3)
subsequent conviction, EPA, s. 188suspension of permits and plates—
appeal from, EPA, s. 51application prohibition, subsequent, EPA, s. 53grounds, EPA, s. 49(1)notice requirements, EPA, s. 49(7), (8), (10), (11)out-of province permits and plates, EPA, s. 49(5)parties to proceedings, EPA, s. 49(9)procedure, EPA, ss. 54, 55
PERMIT. See CAUSE OR PERMIT; ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
APPROVALS
PERSONdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)regulated, definition, EPA, s. 1(1)
PERSON RESPONSIBLE“cause or permit”, EPA, s. 14definition, EPA, s. 1(1)liability, EPA, s. 7(1)
PHARMACEUTICAL, return program for unused or expired product. SeeWASTE REGULATIONS
PLACEdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1)
PLANNINGrelationship to environmental issues, EPA, s. 36(5)
POLICYdefined, EBR, s. 1(1)
POWER OF ENTRYprovincial officers, EPA, ss. 156, 158spill clean-up, EPA, s. 95work done by Ministry, EPA, s. 149
PRESCRIBEDdefinition, EBR, s. 1(1)
PREVENTATIVE ORDERSfailure to comply, EPA, s. 18(2)general, EPA, s. 18grounds, EPA, s. 18(2)
due diligence, EPA, s. 18(2)fairness, EPA, s. 18(2)
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PREVENTATIVE ORDERS— Continuedgrounds— Continued
jurisdiction to decide validity, EPA, s. 18(2)managment and control, EPA, s. 18(2)
person responsible, EPA, s. 18(2)
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PREVENTATIVE ORDERS—Continuedretrospectiviy, EPA, s. 18(1)scope, EPA, s. 18(2)self-incrimination, EPA, s. 18
PROGRAM APPROVALS, EPA, s. 10amendment—
by order, EPA, s. 11(2)on consent, EPA, s. 11(3), (4)
contents, EPA, s. 11(1)control or stop orders, effect, EPA, s. 12Directors, powers and duties, EPA, ss. 10-12issuance, EPA, s. 10(3)revocation—
by order, EPA, s. 11(2)on consent, EPA, s. 11(3), (4)
referral, EPA, s. 10(2)submission, EPA, s. 10(1)
PROHIBITIONgeneral, EPA, s. 14(1)adverse effect, EPA, s. 14(1)causes or is likely to cause, EPA, s. 14(1)cause or permit, EPA, s. 14(1)continuing offence, EPA, s. 14(1)defences—
abuse of process, EPA, s. 14deminimis, EPA, s. 14due diligence. See DUE DILIGENCE
mistake of fact versus mistake of law, EPA, s. 14reasonable belief in a mistaken set of facts, EPA, s. 14
elements of the offence, EPA, s. 14(1)mens rea, EPA, s. 14(1)multiple defendants, EPA, s. 14similar fact evidence, EPA, s. 14
PROSECUTIONS. See OFFENCES
PROVINCIAL OFFICERS, EPA, Part XVappointment, EPA, s. 5(2)confidentiality, duty of—
defined, EPA, s. 168(1)Freedom of Information, EPA, s. 168limitations, EPA, s. 168(1)testimony, EPA, s. 168(2)
definition, EPA, s. 1(1)force, use of, EPA, s. 163limitation of authority, EPA, s. 5(3)obstruction of, EPA, s. 184personal liability, protection from, EPA, s. 180(1)police, assistance, EPA, s. 166powers and duties—
contraventions order, EPA, s. 157amendment or revocation of, EPA, s. 157.2
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PROVINCIAL OFFICERS—Continuedpowers and duties—Continued
contraventions order—Continuedrequest for review of, EPA, s. 157.3
device or investigative technique, authorization of use of, EPA, s. 163.1judicially authorized orders—
detention or removal, EPA, s. 158(2)entry, EPA, s. 158(1)execution, EPA, s. 158(5)inspection—
condition of licence to permit, EPA, s. 165seizure pursuant to, EPA, ss. 160, 161.1, 162
renewal, EPA, s. 158(4)samples and copies obtained pursuant to, EPA, s. 159
motor vehicles, see also vehicles, infrainspection, EPA, s. 166(2)
duty to submit, EPA, s. 166(4)notice re Part II.2 contravention, EPA, s. 157.4preventive measures order, EPA, s. 157.1
amendment or revocation of, EPA, s. 157.2request for review of, EPA, s. 157.3
prohibition of entry order—by justice, EPA, s. 156.5by officer, EPA, s. 156.4
requiring response to inquiries, EPA, s. 157.0.1securing of place, thing re, EPA, s. 156.6records, inspection of, EPA, s. 165.1vehicles, stop and inspect, EPA, s. 156.1warrantless—
detention or removal—administration, other statutes, EPA, s. 156.2condition of licence to permit, EPA, s. 165order, EPA, s. 158(1), (2)
application without notice, EPA, s. 158(6)expiry, EPA, s. 158(3)renewal, EPA, s. 158(4)time of execution, EPA, s. 158(5)
inspections, EPA, s. 156(1)administration, other statutes, EPA, s. 156.2condition of licence to permit, EPA, s. 165documents, EPA, s. 156(1)entry or inspection order, EPA, s. 158(1)entry to dwelling limitation, EPA, s. 156(5)exclusion from questioning, EPA, s. 156(4)identification requirement, EPA, s. 156.3privacy, reasonable expectation, EPA, s. 156(1)random stops, EPA, s. 156(1)records, EPA, s. 165.1right to remain silent, EPA, s. 156(1)
admissibility of statements, EPA, s. 156(1)samples and copies obtained pursuant to, EPA, s. 159scope, EPA, s. 156(1)search warrants, EPA, s. 156(1)
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PROVINCIAL OFFICERS—Continuedpowers and duties—Continued
warrantless—Continuedsearches—
authority to conduct, EPA, s. 161(2)documents, EPA, s. 156dwelling-house limitation, EPA, s. 161(2)“offence”, defined, EPA, s. 161(1)seizure pursuant to, EPA, ss. 161(3), 162
Provincial Offences Act, application of, EPA, s. 162(2)receipt, EPA, s. 161(4)report to justice, EPA, s. 162(1)
self-incrimination, EPA, s. 156(1)seizure, plain view, EPA, s. 160
disposition of things seized, EPA, ss. 162.1, 162.2forfeiture of things seized, EPA, s. 162.3
solicitor-client privilege, EPA, s. 156(1)vehicles or vessels, operators required to stop, EPA, s. 156(2)
restoration of property, EPA, s. 164
PUBLIC HEARINGDirector, discretion to order, EPA, s. 36(1)official plans, EPA, s. 36opposition to waste disposal, EPA, s. 36parties, EPA, s. 33(2)procedure, EPA, s. 36(4)
application to quash, EPA, s. 36consolidated hearings, EPA, ss. 30, 36costs, EPA, s. 33(5)payment, EPA, s. 33(6)Tribunal—
appeal from—grounds, EPA, s. 34jurisdiction, EPA, s. 34
assessment, EPA, s. 33(7)evidence, EPA, s. 33(4)implementation of decision, EPA, s. 33(4)jurisdiction, EPA, s. 33(1)notice, EPA, s. 33parties, EPA, s. 33(2)reasons, requirement to give, EPA, s. 33(4)settlements, EPA, s. 33(1)
Tribunal, before, EPA, ss. 33, 36(2)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. See ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS ;RULES OF PRACTICE
REAL PROPERTYaboriginal consultation, EPA, misc., s. 300dealing with property—
requirements, orders re, EPA, s. 197disclosure of contamination, EPA, s. 197downzoning, EPA, misc., s. 300Environmental Protection Act, EPA, s. 197
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SEPT. 2011IND-31ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
REAL PROPERTY—Continuedliens, EPA, misc., s. 300mortgage, EPA, misc., s. 300municipal by-laws, EPA, misc., s. 300property tax, EPA, misc., s. 300registration on title, EPA, s. 197
RECEIVER AND TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY. See INSOLVENCY
RECORDS OF SITE CONDITION, EPA, PART XV.1, O. Reg. 153/04change of use prohibition EPA, s. 168.3.1exception, EPA, s. 168.3.1(2)certificate of property use, EPA, s. 168.6compliance, filing notice, EPA, s. 168.7.2(2)consequences of filing of, EPA, s. 168.7contaminants moving to other property, EPA, s. 168.7.1
sensitive property, EPA, s. 168.7.1(5)-(7)contents of, EPA, s. 168.4(2)definitions, EPA, s. 168.1Environmental Site Registry—
delegation agreement re, EPA, s. 168.9general, EPA, s. 168.3regulation re, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 8-10
filing of, EPA, ss. 168.4, 168.7.2, 168.8(7), O.Reg. 153/04, ss. 16, 16.1, 16.2, 19,Sch. A
interpretation, EPA, s. 168.2insurance, EPA, s. 168.2retrospectivity, EPA, s. 168.2toxic real estate, EPA, s. 168.2
damages, EPA, s. 168.2landlord/tenant, EPA, s. 168.2
toxic torts, EPA, s. 168.2class actions, EPA, s. 168.2
old contaminants, order re danger from, EPA, s. 168.8order, filing notice, EPA, s. 168.7.2(1)regulation re—
dangerous contaminants orders, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 52-54definitions and application, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 1environmental site assessments —
definitions and interpretation, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 22Phase I requirements, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 23-31, Sch. DPhase II requirements, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 32-33.8, Sch. E
Environmental Site Registry—contents public, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 8notice of orders in, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 10notice to users in, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 9updating of, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 8
insurance requirement for qualified persons, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 7interpretation, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 1meeting standards, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 47-49mixed use property, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 3notices of orders, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 51.1-54owner of property, definition of, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 4
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RECORDS OF SITE CONDITION—Continuedregulation re—Continued
property use—certificates of, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 50, 51change of, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 11-15
qualified persons for assessments, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 5, 6, 6.2records of site condition—
certification date, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 17immunity for past owners, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 20old records, requirements for filing, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 19reports, retention and storage of, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 18requirements for filing, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 16, 16.1, 16.2, 19, Sch. Astratified property, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 21, 21.1transition notice, O. Reg. 153/04, Sch. B
risk assessments, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 44-48, Sch. Csite condition standards, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 34-43, 43.1, 47-49soil, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 55, Schs. E, Funused property, O. Reg. 153/04, s. 2
risk assessments—regulation re, O. Reg. 153/04, ss. 44-48, Sch. Cresponse by Director to, EPA, s. 168.5timing, EPA, s. 168.5
REFRIGERANTS, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347. See also OZONE DEPLETING
SUBSTANCES
REGISTRATIONS, EPA, Part II.2, O. Reg. 245/11confirmation from Director, EPA, s. 20.22(1)
complete, accurate information, EPA, s. 20.22(3)retention of confirmation, EPA, s. 20.22(2), O. Reg. 245/11, s. 3
filing of notice or order, EPA, s. 20.24information published by Minister, EPA, s. 19(12)interpretation, EPA, s. 20.19prescribed activities relating to—
automotive refinishing, O. Reg. 347/12, ss. 1-6heating systems, O. Reg. 346/12, ss. 2-6printing. See printing activitiessolar facilities, O. Reg. 350/12, ss. 1-7standby power systems, O. Reg. 346/12, ss. 7-12waste management systems, O. Reg. 351/12, ss. 1-6
printing activities—activity requirements, O. Reg. 349/12, s. 5digital and screen printing, criteria, O. Reg. 349/12, ss. 6-8interpretation, O. Reg. 349/12, s. 1lithographic printing, criteria, O. Reg. 349/12, ss. 9-15measurement of distance, O. Reg. 349/12, s. 2prescribed activities, O. Reg. 349/12, s. 3prescribed date approval ceases to have effect, O. Reg. 349/12, s. 17records, O. Reg. 349/12, s. 16registration exemptions, O. Reg. 349/12, s. 4
prohibition, prescribed activities, EPA, s. 20.21(1), O. Reg. 245/11, s. 2, O. Reg.346/12, O. Reg. 347/12, O. Reg. 349/12, O. Reg. 350/12, O. Reg. 351/12
exception, order under s. 20.18, EPA, s. 20.21(2), (3)mobile activity, EPA, s. 20.21(5), O. Reg. 350/12, s. 2
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MAY 2013IND-33ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
REGISTRATIONS—Continuedprohibition, prescribed activities —Continued
transition, EPA, s. 20.21(4)registry, EPA, s. 20.20(1)
delegation agreement, EPA, s. 20.20(3)purposes, EPA, s. 20.20(2)
suspension or removal, EPA, s. 20.23(1)end of suspension, EPA, s. 20.23(3)order, EPA, s. 20.23(2)
REGISTRYdefined, EBR, s. 1(1)
REGULATED PERSON. See also PENALTIESdefined, EPA, s. 1(1)
REGULATIONSair. See AIR REGULATIONS
Classes of Contaminants Exemptions, Misc., R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 339container. See PACKAGING, regulationsdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1), EBR, s. 1(1)environmental compliance. See ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVALS
municipal-industrial strategy for abatement. SeeMISA REGULATIONS
power to enact—Lieutenant Governor in Council—
general authority, EPA, ss. 175.1, 176(1)emissions trading, etc., EPA, s. 176.1Part II.I, EPA, s. 176(2.2), (2.3)Part II.2, EPA, s. 176(2.4)Part III, EPA, s. 176(2), (2.1)Part IV, EPA, s. 176(3)Part V, EPA, s. 176(4)Part V.0.1, EPA, s. 176(4.1)Part VI, EPA, s. 176(5)Part IX, EPA, s. 176(7)Part X, EPA, s. 176(8)Part XII, EPA, s. 176(9)Part XIII, EPA, s. 176(9.1), (9.2)Part XV, EPA, s. 176(10)
renewable energy approvals. See RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROVAL
scope, EPA, s. 177application, general or particular, EPA, s. 177(1)classes, EPA, s. 177(2), (3)documents, EPA, s. 177(4), (5), (6)
spills. See SPILLSwaste. SeeWASTE REGULATIONS
water and sewage. SeeWATER AND SEWAGE REGULATIONS
REMEDIAL ORDERS, EPA, ss. 17, 150, 190
RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROVAL, EPA, Part V.0.1appeal. See TRIBUNAL APPEALS
application for, see also post-approval change applicationseligibility, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 12
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RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROVAL—Continuedapplication for —Continued
consultation—aboriginal communities, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 14, 17municipalities, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 18notices of project and meetings, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 15proposal to change project, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 16.0.1public, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 16, 16.0.1
requirement, EPA, s. 47.4supporting documents, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 13
application of EPA re, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 7-10application of regulation re, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 11classes of renewable energy generation facilities —
anaerobic digestion, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 3solar, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 4thermal treatment, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 5wind, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 6
Director’s powers and duties re, EPA, s. 47.5(1), O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 56-57exemptions, EPA, s. 47.3(2)hearings, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 59, 60interpretation, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 1, 2location of project—
archeological resources—assessment, document requirements, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 22general projects, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 21specified projects, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 20
heritage assessment, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 23natural heritage, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 24-28Niagara escarpment, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 32protected properties, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 19water, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 29-31
natural heritage, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 23.1-28Niagara escarpment, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 32policies re, EPA, s. 47.7post-approval change applications —
application of Part, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 32.1application of ss. 13.3, 13.4, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 32.5information requirements, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 32.4notice and consulation requirements, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 32.3proposed change, application and report, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 32.2
prohibitions—anaerobic digestion facilities, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 47-50general, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 33-36natural features and water bodies, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 37-46thermal treatment facilities, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 51-52wind facilities, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 53-55
protected properties, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 19-23purpose, EPA, s. 47.2requirement for, EPA, s. 47.3(1)terms and conditions of, EPA, s. 47.5(2)-(4)transition, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 61-64.2water, O. Reg. 359/09, ss. 29-31water transfers, re, EPA, s. 47.6
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MAY 2013IND-34.1ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
REPORTINGMinistry notification—
discharges, EPA, ss. 13, 15“forthwith”, EPA, s. 15spills, EPA, s. 92
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SPILLS—Continuedspill preventions and contingency plans —Continued
plant, definition, O. Reg. 224/07, s. 2plant description information, O. Reg. 224/07, s. 4production on request, O. Reg. 224/07, s. 11review, after spill, O. Reg. 224/07, s. 9review, annual, O. Reg. 224/07, s. 10spill prevention plan, O. Reg. 224/07, s. 5spill response plan, O. Reg. 224/07, s. 6
protection from prosecution, EPA, s. 98regional municipality —
action by. See municipality, supradefined, EPA, s. 91(1)
“restore natural environment”, defined, EPA, s. 91(1)“spill”, defined, EPA, s. 91(1)“substance”, defined, EPA, s. 91(1)successors, EPA, s. 91(5)transfer of rights, EPA, s. 102who must report, EPA, s. 92(1)
STAYgeneral, EPA, s. 143
STOP ORDERScompliance, EPA, s. 130(1)content, EPA, s. 128Director, powers, EPA, s. 128effect, EPA, s. 8(1)failure to comply, EPA, s. 8(1)form, EPA, s. 129issuance, EPA, s. 8(1)procedure, EPA, s. 8(1)program approval, effect, EPA, s. 12public notice requirement, EPA, s. 8(2)revocation, EPA, s. 130(2)
SUCCESSORSeffect of orders and approvals, EPA, s. 19
TOXIC REAL ESTATE, EPA, s. 168.2. See also DECOMMISSIONING
TOXIC TORTS, EPA, s. 168.2
TRIBUNAL APPEALS, See also PUBLIC HEARINGS
appeal from Tribunal decision—stay pending, EPA, s. 145.6(3), (4)to court, EPA, s. 145.6(1)
judicial review, EPA, s. 145.6(1)procedure, EPA, s. 145.6(1)
to Minister, EPA, s. 145.6(2)public interest, EPA, s. 145.6(2)
appeal from order of Director—notice requiring hearing, EPA, s. 140
contents, EPA, s. 142(1)effect of contents, EPA, s. 142(2)
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SEPT. 2011IND-41ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
TRIBUNAL APPEALS—Continuedappeal from order of Director —Continued
notice requiring hearing—Continuedextension of time, s. 141formalities, EPA, s. 140(1)grounds of appeal, EPA, s. 142leave by Tribunal, EPA, s. 142(3)standing, EPA, s. 140(2)
meaning of decision, EPA, s. 140(2)order, defined, EPA, s. 140(2)parties to hearing, EPA, s. 145penalty, administrative, EPA, s. 145.4(1.1)penalty, environmental, EPA, s. 145.4power of Tribunal, EPA, s. 145.2
adjournments, EPA, s. 145.2apportionment of liability, EPA, s. 145.2costs, EPA, s. 145.2disclosure, EPA, s. 145.2general princples, EPA, s. 145.2issue estoppel, EPA, s. 145.2new hearing, EPA, s. 145.2onus, EPA, s. 145.2practice and procedure, EPA, s. 145.2settlement, EPA, s. 145.2standards, EPA, s. 145.2withdrawal of appeal, EPA, s. 145.2
renewable energy approval. See appeal from renewable energy approval,infra
right of appeal, EPA, ss. 139, 140(1), (3)service of appeal, EPA, s. 139stay pending, EPA, ss. 143, 145.6(3), (4)
availability, EPA, s. 143(3)interim, EPA, ss. 143, 145.2monitor, record and report, EPA, s. 143procedure, EPA, s. 143
appeal from order to pay costs—considerations, EPA, s. 145.3(1)-(3)power to increase costs, EPA, s. 145.1receiver, EPA, s. 145.3(3)scope of hearing, EPA, s. 145.3(1)trustee in bankruptcy, EPA, s. 145.3(3)
appeal from renewable energy approval —availability of, EPA, s. 142.1(1)date to require hearing, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 58exemption, O. Reg. 359/09, s. 60grounds, EPA, s. 142.1(3)notice—
contents, EPA, s. 142.2(1)-(2)form of, EPA, s. 142.1(2)leave required by Tribunal, EPA, s. 142.2(3)
onus of proof, EPA, s. 145.2.1(3)parties, EPA, s. 145(2)powers of Tribunal, EPA, ss.145.2, 145.2.1(4)
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TRIBUNAL APPEALS— Continuedappeal from renewable energy approval — Continued
tribunal decisions—considerations, EPA, s. 145.2.1(2), (5)consistency with policies, EPA, s. 145.2.2deemed confirmation ofDirector’s decision, EPA, s. 145.2.1(6), O.Reg.359/09, s. 59
discharges, onus for certain proceedings, EPA, s. 145.5jurisdiction—
approvals refused by Director, EPA, s. 139(1)licences or permits refused by Director, EPA, s. 139(2)exception, EPA, s. 139(3)no hearing, Part II.2 activity, EPA, s. 139(4)
monitor, record and report, EPA, s. 143municipalities, notice to, EPA, s. 138personal liability, protection from, ERTA, s. 8.1powers of Tribunal, EPA, s. 145.2practice and procedure, EPA, s. 145.2
onus, EPA, s. 145.2particulars, EPA, s. 145.2rules of practice, RTR-1
rules. See RULES OF PRACTICEstay pending appeal, EPA, s. 143
TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY. See INSOLVENCY
VAGUENESS, EPA, s. 14
WASTEchange in designation of, EPA, s. 25classes, R-313collection of pharmaceuticals. SeeWASTE REGULATIONS
contaminated soil, EPA, s. 25definition, EPA, s. 25deposit prohibition, EPA, s. 40Director, powers and duties—
removal and restitution order, EPA, s. 43disposal sites. SeeWASTEDISPOSAL SITESdomestic waste exemption, EPA, s. 26hauled waste—
“hauled liquid industrial waste”, defined, EPA, s. 48(1)“hazardous waste”, defined, EPA, s. 48(1)“number plates”, defined, EPA, s. 48(1)“offence”, defined, EPA, s. 48(1)penalties. See PENALTIES
seizure order, EPA, s. 49(4)term, EPA, s. 49(2), (3)
“permit”, defined, EPA, s. 48(1)permit and plates—
return of, EPA, s. 52seizure, EPA, s. 48(2)-(4)Charter view, EPA, s. 48
“Registrar”, defined, EPA, s. 48(1)identification, flow chart, R-317
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DEC. 2012IND-43ONT. E.P.A. ANNOTATED
WASTE— Continuedindustrial waste, EPA, s. 25management systems, SeeWASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
meaning of, EPA, s. 25non-wastes, EPA, s. 25“operator”, defined, EPA, s. 25order for removal, EPA, s. 43
person responsible, EPA, s. 43“owner”, defined, EPA, s. 25(a), (b)recycling, EPA, s. 25, Reg. 347, s. 3
used equipment sold for recycling, EPA, s. 25regulations. SeeWASTE REGULATIONS
use of uncertified facilities, prohibition, EPA, ss. 27, 41use of uncertified sites, prohibition, EPA, ss. 27, 40waste, defined, EPA, s. 25waste management—
domestic waste exemption, EPA, s. 26interpretation, EPA, s. 25prescribed activites exception, EPA, s. 27sewage, EPA, s. 26
WASTE DISPOSAL SITESenvironmental compliance approval. SeeWASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS,
environmental compliance approvaldefinition, EPA, s. 25deposit, prohibition without environmental compliance approval, EPA, ss. 27, 40effect of by-law, hearing, EPA, s. 36expropriation, EPA, s. 36former site, use restriction, EPA, s. 46injunctions, EPA, s. 36municipal by-law not to affect, EPA, s. 36public hearing, when required, EPA, s. 30. See PUBLIC HEARING
“operate”, defined, EPA, s. 27opposition to, EPA, s. 36order to bring into compliance, EPA, s. 44ownership of waste—
determination, EPA, s. 42(1), (2), (4)environmental compliance approval, EPA, s. 42(3)liability of owner of site, EPA, s. 42(6)liability of owner of waste, EPA, s. 42(5)
quash, application to, EPA, s. 36
WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, EPA, Part Venvironmental compliance approval, EPA s. 27(1)
application—information required, EPA, ss. 27, 38
breaches, EPA, s. 27deposit, prohibition without certificate, EPA, ss. 27, 40effect, EPA, s. 27effect of by-law, hearing, EPA, s. 36exemption, domestic wastes, EPA, s. 26facilities, prohibition to use, EPA, s. 41failure to comply, EPA, ss. 27, 186(2)failure to obtain, EPA, ss. 27, 39, 186(1)
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IND-44
WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS—Continuedenvironmental compliance approval —Continued
industrial waste, EPA, s. 25injunctions, EPA, ss. 27, 183(1)material to be recycled, EPA, s. 25meaning of waste, EPA, s. 25meaning of waste management, EPA, s. 25“operate”, defined, EPA, s. 27operating requirement for—
extensions, EPA, s. 27new systems, EPA, s. 27
provisional certificates, EPA, s. 27renewals, EPA, s. 27revocation by Director—
appeal, EPA, s. 45(2), (3)compensation—
grounds for claiming, EPA, s. 45(1), (1.1)payment, EPA, s. 45(4)
notice of decision, EPA, s. 45(2)terms and conditions, EPA, s. 27third party, notice to, EPA, s. 27
compensation, right to, EPA, s. 45definition, EPA, s. 25Director, power and duties—
compliance order, EPA, s. 44environmental compliance approval, EPA, s. 27(1)
exception, prescribed activities, EPA, s. 27(1.1)exception, routine maintenance, EPA, s. 27(1.3)
Minister’s report—effect, EPA, s. 29
order to bring into compliance, EPA, s. 44sewage systems (formerly Part VIII), continuation of, EPA, s. 28
WASTE REGULATIONSAlternative low-carbon fuels—
approval, conditions, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 4carbon dioxide emission intensity report, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 11commencement, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 16deficiencies, identification of, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 13demonstration project, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 5designation, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 2exemption, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 3fuel, record of, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 14interpretation, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 1non-demonstration project—
consultation, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 7consultation report, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 8notice requirements, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 6
reporting, quarterly, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 15sampling and analysis—
alternative low-carbon fuel, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 10coal or coke, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 9
standards, storage, handling, and maintenance, O. Reg. 79/15, s. 12
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WASTE REGULATIONS—ContinuedDeep Well Disposal —
designation, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 341, s. 2exemption, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 341, s. 3interpretation, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 341, s. 1site—
classification, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 341, s. 4fees, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 341, s. 6location, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 341, s. 7standards, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 341, s. 5
Designation of Waste, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 342Exemptions—
Deloro Mine Site Exemption, O. Reg. 577/98General Electric Canada Inc. Exemption, O. Reg. 43/97Prospectors, O. Reg. 504/95
General Waste Management —acute hazardous waste chemicals, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Schs. 2-2.2, 11asbestos waste, management, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 17definitions, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 1designation, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 2exemption, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 3fees, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 26.1field operations, waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 29.1-29.5generator registration, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 18hazardous industrial wastes, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Schs. 1, 1.1, 10hazardous waste chemical, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Sch. 12hospital incinerators, existing, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 29incinerator—
hospital, existing, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 29on-site, Waste, see thermal treatment equipment, infra
interpretation, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 1leachate quality criteria, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Sch. 4liquid waste slump test, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Sch. 9manifests—
carrier, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 20-22generator, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 19transport into Ontario, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 25transport out of Ontario, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 24transport through Ontario, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 26transport within Ontario, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 23
pesticide container depots, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 61-73refrigerant—
mobile, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 36-42stationary, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 30-35
refusals, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 27severely toxic contaminants, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Sch. 3systems—
classification, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 7exemption, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 8-10standards, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 16, 16.1
thermal treatment equipment, on site, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 28transfer—
refusal, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 27
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WASTE REGULATIONS—ContinuedGeneral Waste Management —Continued
treatment methods and standards, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Sch. 7alternative treatment for hazardous debris, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, Sch.8
universal treatment standards for characteristic wastes, R.R.O. 1990, Reg.347, Sch. 6
used tire sites, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 6waste depots, selected, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 43-60waste disposal site—
exemption, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 5-5.2standards, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 11-15
waste-derived fuel sites, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, ss. 28.3-28.6woodwaste combuster sites, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 347, s. 28.1
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Source Separation Programs, O. Reg.103/94
educational institutions, O. Reg. 103/94, s.14hospitals, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 13hotels and motels, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 12large construction projects, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 7large demolition projects, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 8large manufacturing establishments, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 15multi-unit residential buildings, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 10office buildings, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 9restaurants, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 11retail shopping complexes, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 6retail shopping establishments, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 5source separation programs, O. Reg. 103/94, ss. 1-4transition provision, O. Reg. 103/94, s. 16
Landfilling Sites, O. Reg. 232/98application, O. Reg. 232/98, s. 2closure, O. Reg. 232/98, ss. 31, 32commencement, O. Reg. 232/98, s. 33definitions, O. Reg. 232/98, s. 1design, O. Reg. 232/98, ss. 6-16financial assurance, O. Reg. 232/98, ss. 17-18operation, O. Reg. 232/98, ss. 19-30ownership, O. Reg. 232/98, ss. 3-5
Malvern Waste, O. Reg. 711/83Mobile PCB Destruction Facilities—
environmental compliance approval—application, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 7deposit, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 8notice, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 9
classification, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 2definitions, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 1exemption, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 3operation, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 5records, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 4samples, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, ss. 10-14standards, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 352, s. 6
Municipal Waste, Recycling and Composting of, O. Reg. 101/94blue box waste, O. Reg. 101/94, ss. 7-10, Sch. 1
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WASTE REGULATIONS—ContinuedMunicipal Waste, Recycling and Composting of—Continued
composting sites, O. Reg. 101/94, ss. 29-35co-operation requirements, O. Reg. 101/94, s. 2definitions, O. Reg. 101/94, s. 1exempt waste disposal sites, O. Reg. 101/94, ss. 6, 7recycling depots, O. Reg. 101/94, ss. 17-20recycling sites, O. Reg. 101/94, ss. 21-28report formats, O. Reg. 101/94, s. 3standards and procedures, O. Reg. 101/94, s. 4systems required, O. Reg. 101/94, ss. 7-16
Packaging Audits and Packaging Reduction work Plans, O. Reg. 104/94chemical manufacturing establishments, O. Reg. 104/94, ss. 19-24general provisions, O. Reg. 104/94, ss. 1-6importers, O. Reg. 104/94, ss. 25-30large food or beverage manufacturing establishments, O. Reg. 104/94, ss.7-12
paper manufacturing establishments, O. Reg. 104/94, ss. 13-18Pharmaceutical and Sharps Collection and Disposal, O. Reg. 298/12
collection locations, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 4promotion of to public, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 7
definitions, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 1(1)pharmaceuticals—
collection of, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 2exemptions for, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 5
disposal of, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 2reports—
annual report, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 9interim report, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 8
sharps—collection of, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 3
exemptions for, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 5disposal of, O. Reg. 298/12, s. 3
Waste Audits and Waste Reduction Work Plans, O. Reg. 102/94educational institutions, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 51-55general provisions, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 1-8hospitals, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 46-50hotels and motels, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 41-45large construction projects, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 19-24large demolition projects, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 25-30large manufacturing establishments, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 56-60office buildings, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 31-35restaurants, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 36-40retail shopping establishments, O. Reg. 102/94, ss. 9-13
Waste Disposal Sites andWaste Management Systems Subject to EPA Approval,O. Reg. 206/97
Waste Management PCBs—classification, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 3definitions, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 1designation, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 2dilution of, commentary, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362disposal control, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 6exemption, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 5
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WASTE REGULATIONS—ContinuedWaste Management PCBs—Continued
possession prohibition, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 8records, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 4storage, Waste, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 362, s. 7
WASTE WELL DISPOSAL SECURITY FUNDappeal, EPA, s. 47(14)
certificate of Director, EPA, s. 47(12), (13)compensation—
determination by Director, EPA, s. 47(11)entitlement and claim, EPA, s. 47(9), (10)payment, EPA, s. 47(15)recovery, EPA, s. 47(16), (17)
establishment, EPA, s. 47(1)fees, EPA, s. 47(3)-(8)interest, EPA, s. 47(2)
WATER, EPA, Part IVdefinition, EPA, s. 1(1), EBR, s. 1(1)ice shelter. See ICE SHELTER
WATER SUPPLYdanger to as deemed danger to health and safety, EPA, s. 1(4)
WATER AND SEWAGE REGULATIONSDischarge of Sewage fromPleasure Boats,Water and Sewage, R.R.O. 1990,Reg.343
Marinas, Water and Sewage, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 351
WHISTLEBLOWER’S PROTECTION, EPA, s. 174
WORK DONE BYMINISTRY. SeeMINISTRY, work done by
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