Introduction

Proponent

Regional Municipality of Halton

Location

Milton

Type

Waste

Reference Number

00050

Contact

Environmental Approvals Branch, 416-314-8001

Toll free 1-800-461-6290

Current Status

Declaration order: granted, February 6, 2002

Project Summary

The purpose of the declaration order is to amend conditions 2 and 3 of its EAA approval, and also to introduce an amending formula to allow for future minor, housekeeping amendments to other EAA conditions as applicable.

Project History

  • Declaration order: granted
    • Date submitted: November 1, 2000
    • Expiry of public comment period: July 29, 2001
    • Decision date: February 6, 2002

Declaration Order

On November 1, 2000, the Region of Halton ("Halton") requested a Declaration Order under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) to amend conditions 2 and 3 of its EAA approval, and also to introduce an amending formula to allow for future minor, housekeeping amendments to other EAA conditions as applicable.

The proposal for a Declaration Order was posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry from June 29, 2001 to July 29, 2001. No comments were received. The Minister granted the Declaration Order (Order-in-Council No. 579/2002), with Cabinet approval, on February 6, 2002.

Condition 2 required Halton to make reasonable efforts to start up an energy from waste facility within eight years of receipt of waste at the landfill site. The Declaration Order modifies condition 2 of the EAA approval by extending the timelines for the start up of an energy from waste facility until such time as Halton determines it is necessary for the proper management of waste. If it is determined that the energy from waste facility is needed, Halton will be required to give public notice of the rationale for proceeding with the facility and a timetable for implementation.

Condition 3 required Halton to commence waste management studies if 50 percent of the waste generated within Halton was not diverted from the landfill by the end of the eighth year of operation. The amendment to condition 3 was not granted as Halton has complied with the condition, and therefore, the amendment is not necessary.

Also, the requested amending formula was not approved as it is not currently ministry practice to do so, and the ministry prefers that proposed amendments to any EAA conditions go through a formal ministry review process.