Proposal

Environmental Activity and Sector Registry Technical Discussion Papers for Small Electricity Generators, Evaporative Cooling Equipment (Cooling Towers) and Dust Collection Systems at Retail Locations

Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Proposal
Bill or Act:
Environmental Protection Act
Summary of Proposal:
As part of the Ministry's ongoing work to implement the EASR, additional activities and sectors are being evaluated for their potential inclusion. This work involves comprehensive technical analysis and two periods of public consultation to ensure EASR activities are developed in a transparent and science-based manner and that the resulting eligibility and operating rules are protective of the environment.

The attached technical discussion papers as part of this posting summarize the proposed rationale for moving specific activities from the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) process to the EASR:

1.Technical Discussion Paper on Proposed Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) Requirements: Small Electricity Generators
2.Technical Discussion Paper on Proposed Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) Requirements: Evaporative Cooling Equipment (Cooling Towers)
3.Technical Discussion Paper on Proposed Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) Requirements: Dust Collection Systems at Retail Locations
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
12-MOE024
Posting Date:
November 30, 2012
Comments Due Date:
January 14, 2013