Regulation - LGIC
Proposal to exempt projects or activities related to land claim settlements and other agreements with Indigenous communities about land from the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act
Regulation Number(s):
n/a
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Environmental Assessment Act
Summary of Decision:
We are improving the processes associated with land claim settlement and other agreements with Indigenous communities about land by removing duplication between the Environmental Assessment Act requirements and the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs' current policies and guidelines.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There are no direct compliance costs or new administrative burdens associated with the regulatory amendments for projects and activities related to land claim settlements and other agreements with Indigenous communities about land from Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) requirements. As the existing processes, led by the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, for these projects and activities are firmly embedded within other policies and guides, the EAA requirements have become redundant.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
20-MECP010
Posting Date:
July 8, 2020
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing to amend Regulation 334 (General) under the Environmental Assessment Act to exempt projects and activities related to land claim settlements and other agreements with Indigenous communities about land from the requirements of the Act. The proposed changes would not apply to any projects or activities that are subject to the existing Algonquin Land Claim Declaration Order.
Contact Address:
cindy.batista@ontario.ca
Effective Date:
July 1, 2021
Decision:
Approved