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Measures to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water - Proposal to Amend the Drinking-Water Systems Regulation O. Reg. 170/03  (source: Environmental Registry)

As a part of the government's commitment to ensure Ontarian's have access to clean, safe drinking water, the province is proposing new, more stringent requirements for lead and drinking water. This posting provides an opportunity to comment, and therefore assist in the finalization of these requirements.
Effective Date:  July 26, 2007

Minimum Wage

Minimum wage rates for 2007 to 2010
Effective Date:  July 3, 2007

ONTARIO REGULATION 416/07

A regulation that introduces a new life income fund (LIF) and other modifications to the rules for locked-in accounts.
Effective Date:  July 27, 2007

The first phase of regulations under the Clean Water Act, 2006.  (source: Environmental Registry)

As a part of the government's commitment to implement all of the recommendations of the Walkerton Inquiry, and to implement the source protection framework set out by the Clean Water Act, 2006, the government is developing regulations under the Act to support the development and implementation of source protection plans across the province.
Effective Date:  July 3, 2007

To Make Regulations under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act  (source: Environmental Registry)

After extensive consultation the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act was introduced in Ontario's Legislature on October 25, 2005. The act was passed the Legislature on June 19, 2006 and received Royal Assent on June 20, 2006. Before Ontario's Cabinet puts this new act into effect by proclaiming it, a new set of regulations has to be approved.
Effective Date:  July 4, 2007

Optional On-Farm Treatment Technologies.  (source: Environmental Registry)

New standards are being proposed under the Nutrient Management Regulation (O. Reg. 267/03) under the Nutrient Management Act for optional on-farm treatment technologies and practices for anaerobic digesters and vegetative filter strip systems.
Effective Date:  July 26, 2007

Improved Daily Commercial Vehicle Inspections for Trucks and Buses

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is proposing to introduce amendments to Ontario Regulation 575, Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections, to harmonize with the new national trip inspection standard.
Effective Date:  July 1, 2007

Consultation on Industrial Noise Requirements

Consultation Paper on Updates to the Noise Requirements in the Industrial Regulation under OHSA
Effective Date:  July 1, 2007