Regulation - LGIC
Proposal to amend Ontario Regulation 454/96 (Construction) to provide an alternative optional rules in regulation approach to repairing existing low hazard wetland dams.
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 454/96
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act
Summary of Proposal:
We are proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 454/96 (Construction). If passed, this amendment would provide an alternative optional rules in regulation approach to wetland dam owners to repair existing wetland dams.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The proposed amendment will not increase costs of compliance under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act for owners of wetland related dams.
The proposed amendment would reduce regulatory burden to owners of low hazard wetland dams, while supporting the continued management of Ontario's wetlands, by providing an alternative optional rules in regulation approach to repairing existing low hazard wetland dams. It would provide dam owners with the opportunity of increased project planning certainty, while maintaining or enhancing provincial interests in public safety, dam safety and environmental considerations.
The proposed amendment would reduce regulatory burden to owners of low hazard wetland dams, while supporting the continued management of Ontario's wetlands, by providing an alternative optional rules in regulation approach to repairing existing low hazard wetland dams. It would provide dam owners with the opportunity of increased project planning certainty, while maintaining or enhancing provincial interests in public safety, dam safety and environmental considerations.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
19-MNRF015
Posting Date:
December 19, 2019
Comments Due Date:
February 3, 2020