Regulation - Minister
Regulation - Time to Grant Permission and Enter into a Compensation Agreement on Lands Subject to Zoning Order O.Reg. 568/21
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 568/21
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Conservation Authorities Act
Summary of Proposal:
A regulation is being considered by the Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry which would require the LSRCA to issue the permit for this site within a certain timeframe (45-days) of receiving a development application.
LSRCA and the proponent are also required to enter into an agreement whereby the proponent will compensate for ecological impacts caused by the development. A regulation is being considered by the Minister for this site which would require the ecological compensation agreement to be signed within 90 days after the permit is issued, while allowing the development to begin before the agreement is signed. This approach would expedite development while continuing to require compensation for ecological impacts.
LSRCA and the proponent are also required to enter into an agreement whereby the proponent will compensate for ecological impacts caused by the development. A regulation is being considered by the Minister for this site which would require the ecological compensation agreement to be signed within 90 days after the permit is issued, while allowing the development to begin before the agreement is signed. This approach would expedite development while continuing to require compensation for ecological impacts.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
Regulatory Impact Statement
• Anticipated environmental consequences of the proposal are neutral as it maintains the permitting and ecological compensation requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act.
• Anticipated social and economic consequences of the proposal are positive, as it will help expedite development that will provide housing, economic development, employment and transportation in the area.
• No new administrative costs to businesses are associated with this regulation.
• Anticipated environmental consequences of the proposal are neutral as it maintains the permitting and ecological compensation requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act.
• Anticipated social and economic consequences of the proposal are positive, as it will help expedite development that will provide housing, economic development, employment and transportation in the area.
• No new administrative costs to businesses are associated with this regulation.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
21-MNRF017
Posting Date:
August 6, 2021
Comments Due Date:
September 6, 2021