Regulation - LGIC
Nutrient Management Act Further Burden Reduction Opportunities
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 848/21
O. Reg. 267/03
O. Reg. 267/03
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Nutrient Management Act, 2002
Summary of Decision:
As part of Ontario's Open for Business Action Plan, the government is committed to cutting red tape and reducing regulatory burden for all businesses, organizations, and individual farmers, while continuing to maintain environmental protection. Reducing burden and lowering operating costs for farmers is a critical part of ensuring rural Ontario remains economically vibrant and competitive.
Regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 267/03 were made to remove the five-year expiry of the Agricultural Operation Planning (AOP) certificate, which still maintains environmental protections. This change will save farmers and farm businesses time and money as farmers will no longer have to re-take nutrient management training to re-certify every five years. Housekeeping amendments to the Regulation and Nutrient Management Protocol (Protocol) were also made to add clarity, simplify rules and enhance compliance.
Regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 267/03 were made to remove the five-year expiry of the Agricultural Operation Planning (AOP) certificate, which still maintains environmental protections. This change will save farmers and farm businesses time and money as farmers will no longer have to re-take nutrient management training to re-certify every five years. Housekeeping amendments to the Regulation and Nutrient Management Protocol (Protocol) were also made to add clarity, simplify rules and enhance compliance.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The Government amended O. Reg. 267/03 under the NMA to remove the five-year expiry of the Agricultural Operation Planning (AOP) certificate. Housekeeping amendments to the Regulation and Protocol were also made to add clarity, simplify rules and enhance compliance.
The amendments will reduce administrative burden, reduce costs, and save time normally spent in training. Proposed regulatory amendments will save the industry an estimated $18,440 annually and will save individual businesses $158.20 in direct costs every five years. Businesses will also benefit from the housekeeping amendments to the Regulation and Protocol which will increase clarity, simplify rules and enhance compliance.
The amendments are expected to make it easier to comply with environmental protection requirements without adding costs for farmers or reducing any environmental protections.
The amendments will reduce administrative burden, reduce costs, and save time normally spent in training. Proposed regulatory amendments will save the industry an estimated $18,440 annually and will save individual businesses $158.20 in direct costs every five years. Businesses will also benefit from the housekeeping amendments to the Regulation and Protocol which will increase clarity, simplify rules and enhance compliance.
The amendments are expected to make it easier to comply with environmental protection requirements without adding costs for farmers or reducing any environmental protections.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
O. Reg. 848/21 amending O. Reg. 267/03
Nutrient Management Protocol - November 10 2021
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Proposal Number:
21-OMAFRA011
Posting Date:
June 15, 2021
Summary of Proposal:
Please visit the notice on the Environmental Registry of Ontario for details. See link below.
Contact Address:
Food Safety and Environmental Policy Branch
1 Stone Road West
Ontario Government Building, 2nd floor, Southwest
Guelph, ON
N1G 4Y2
Canada
1 Stone Road West
Ontario Government Building, 2nd floor, Southwest
Guelph, ON
N1G 4Y2
Canada
Effective Date:
January 1, 2022
Decision:
Approved