You're using an outdated browser. This website will not display correctly and some features will not work.
Learn more about the browsers we support for a faster and safer online experience.

O. Reg. 91/22: ENVIRONMENTAL PENALTIES

filed February 25, 2022 under Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19

Skip to content

Français

ontario regulation 91/22

made under the

Environmental Protection Act

Made: February 24, 2022
Filed: February 25, 2022
Published on e-Laws: February 25, 2022
Printed in The Ontario Gazette: March 12, 2022

Amending O. Reg. 222/07

(ENVIRONMENTAL PENALTIES)

1. (1) Subsection 9 (2) of Ontario Regulation 222/07 is amended by striking out “12.1” and substituting “9.4, 12.1”.

(2) Subsection 9 (3) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “10” in the portion before paragraph 1 and substituting “9.1 to 9.3, 9.5 to 10”.

2. Subsection 12 (4) of the Regulation is amended by adding “or 3.3” after “item 3.1” in the portion before clause (a).

3. (1) Subsection 16 (1) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “item 1 or 3.1 to 4.1” in the portion before paragraph 1 and substituting “item 1, 3.1 to 4.1 or 9.4”.

(2) Subsection 16 (2) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “item 1 or 3.1 to 4.1” in the portion before paragraph 1 and substituting “item 1, 3.1 to 4.1 or 9.4”.

(3) Subsection 16 (4) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “items 5 to 13” and substituting “items 5 to 9.3 or 9.5 to 13”.

4. (1) Paragraph 1 in Column 3 of Item 3.1 of Table 2 to the Regulation is amended by adding “Before 2029” after “Petroleum Facilities”.

(2) Table 2 of the Regulation is amended by adding the following items:

 

3.2

Subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (iii)

Contravention of a provision of the regulations that establishes or has the effect of establishing a numerical limit, including a limit of zero, on the amount, concentration or level of anything that may be discharged to the natural environment.

1. The contravention is of section 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 or 17 of Ontario Regulation 88/22 (Air Pollution — Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities).
2. No order under the Act has been issued to the regulated person in respect of the contravention referred to in paragraph 1.
3. The discharges giving rise to the contravention have not been previously subject to an order under subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (iii).

July 1, 2024

Type 3

12

3.3

Subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (iii)

Contravention of a provision of the regulations that establishes or has the effect of establishing a numerical limit, including a limit of zero, on the amount, concentration or level of anything that may be discharged to the natural environment.

1. The contravention is of section 13 of Ontario Regulation 88/22 (Air Pollution — Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities).
2. No order under the Act has been issued to the regulated person in respect of the contravention referred to in paragraph 1.
3. The discharges giving rise to the contravention have not been previously subject to an order under subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (iii).

January 1, 2027

Type 3

12

 

. . . . .

 

9.1

Subclause 182.1 (1) (b) (i)

Contravention of a provision of the Act or the regulations, other than a provision referred to in subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (i), (ii) or (iii) of the Act.

The contravention is of subsections 5 (3), 5 (4), 5 (5), 6 (4), 6 (6), 7 (7), 7 (9), 7 (11), 8 (5) or 8 (6) or section 9 or 10 of Ontario Regulation 530/18 (Air Pollution — Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities Before 2029).

The day that O. Reg. 91/22 comes into force.

Type 1

15

9.2

Subclause 182.1 (1) (b) (i)

Contravention of a provision of the Act or the regulations, other than a provision referred to in subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (i), (ii) or (iii) of the Act.

The contravention is of subsection 6 (3), 7 (1), 7 (6) or 7 (8) of Ontario Regulation 530/18 (Air Pollution — Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities Before 2029).

The day that O. Reg. 91/22 comes into force.

Type 2

15

9.3

Subclause 182.1 (1) (b) (i)

Contravention of a provision of the Act or the regulations, other than a provision referred to in subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (i), (ii) or (iii) of the Act.

The contravention is of subsection 8 (1) or (2) of Ontario Regulation 530/18 (Air Pollution — Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities Before 2029).

The day that O. Reg. 91/22 comes into force.

Type 3

15

9.4

Subclause 182.1 (1) (b) (i)

Contravention of a provision of the Act or the regulations, other than a provision referred to in subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (i), (ii) or (iii) of the Act.

The contravention is of section 18 of Ontario Regulation 88/22 (Air Pollution — Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities).

The day that O. Reg. 91/22 comes into force.

Type 3

15

9.5

Subclause 182.1 (1) (b) (i)

Contravention of a provision of the Act or the regulations, other than a provision referred to in subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (i), (ii) or (iii) of the Act.

The contravention is of section 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 or 28 of Ontario Regulation 88/22 (Air Pollution  —Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities).

July 1, 2024

Type 2

15

9.6

Subclause 182.1 (1) (b) (i)

Contravention of a provision of the Act or the regulations, other than a provision referred to in subclause 182.1 (1) (a) (i), (ii) or (iii) of the Act.

The contravention is of section 20, 21, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 or 45 of Ontario Regulation 88/22 (Air Pollution — Discharge of Sulphur Dioxide from Petroleum Facilities).

The day that is 8 months after February 25, 2022.

Type 1

15

 

Commencement

5. This Regulation comes into force on the day that is 60 days after the day this Regulation is filed.

 

Français