Regulation - LGIC
Proposal for amendments to General Regulation (O.Reg.45/11) under the Mining Act
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 45/11
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
The Mining Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. M.14
Summary of Decision:
A decision was made to proceed with the proposal as described, subject to changes made below as a result of public consultation.
The proposal was implemented by O. Reg. 306/12. This regulation amendment was filed by the Registrar of Regulations on October 4, 2012 and was published in the Ontario Gazette on October 20, 2012.
MNDM is amending the General regulation as follows:
- Establish criteria for Sites of Aboriginal Cultural Significance, which may be subject to withdrawal from staking.
- Designate the Mining Act Awareness Program (MAAP) as the prescribed prospector's awareness program under the Mining Act (linked to prospectors' licences, early exploration requirements).
- Revoke existing O. Reg. 192/06 for permission to extract and test bulk samples of minerals, incorporate provisions regarding permission to extract Crown minerals for bulk samples into the General Regulation (the activity of extraction will be subject to requirements in the exploration plan and permit and closure plan regulations).
- Provide for different methods of publication for notices of forfeiture and provide for certain transition matters (regarding the change to prospectors licence renewal requirements).
The proposal was implemented by O. Reg. 306/12. This regulation amendment was filed by the Registrar of Regulations on October 4, 2012 and was published in the Ontario Gazette on October 20, 2012.
MNDM is amending the General regulation as follows:
- Establish criteria for Sites of Aboriginal Cultural Significance, which may be subject to withdrawal from staking.
- Designate the Mining Act Awareness Program (MAAP) as the prescribed prospector's awareness program under the Mining Act (linked to prospectors' licences, early exploration requirements).
- Revoke existing O. Reg. 192/06 for permission to extract and test bulk samples of minerals, incorporate provisions regarding permission to extract Crown minerals for bulk samples into the General Regulation (the activity of extraction will be subject to requirements in the exploration plan and permit and closure plan regulations).
- Provide for different methods of publication for notices of forfeiture and provide for certain transition matters (regarding the change to prospectors licence renewal requirements).
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
12-MNDM004
Posting Date:
March 12, 2012
Summary of Proposal:
As part of the phase 2 implementing regulations under the Mining Act, MNDM is proposing to revoke certain stand-alone regulations and incorporate those provisions or amended versions into an amended General Regulation.
Specifically, the proposed changes would:
(a) add criteria for Sites of Aboriginal Cultural Significance, which can be withdrawn from staking
(b) designate the Mining Act Awareness Program (MAAP) as the prescribed prospector's awareness program under the Mining Act
(c) revoke existing O. Reg. 192/06 for permission to extract and test bulk samples of minerals, incorporating permission to extract the sample into the General Regulation (the activity of extraction will be subject to requirements in the exploration plan and exploration permit regulation).
(d) clarify rental rates for discretionary mining leases issued under s. 176(3) of the Mining Act
(e) provide for different methods of publication for notices of forfeiture
(f) provide for certain transition matters (need for existing licensed prospectors, including lifetime licensees to take the MAAP, etc.)
Specifically, the proposed changes would:
(a) add criteria for Sites of Aboriginal Cultural Significance, which can be withdrawn from staking
(b) designate the Mining Act Awareness Program (MAAP) as the prescribed prospector's awareness program under the Mining Act
(c) revoke existing O. Reg. 192/06 for permission to extract and test bulk samples of minerals, incorporating permission to extract the sample into the General Regulation (the activity of extraction will be subject to requirements in the exploration plan and exploration permit regulation).
(d) clarify rental rates for discretionary mining leases issued under s. 176(3) of the Mining Act
(e) provide for different methods of publication for notices of forfeiture
(f) provide for certain transition matters (need for existing licensed prospectors, including lifetime licensees to take the MAAP, etc.)
Contact Address:
Effective Date:
November 1, 2012
Decision:
Approved