Ontario ECA (Air) Update: Ministry's Phasing in of Schedule 3 for All Facilities Starts February 1st, 2019

Phase-in of Schedule 3 Standards

Schedule 3 standards will apply to all facilities as of February 1st, 2020, and the Reg346 model will no longer be an approved dispersion model under O.Reg.419/05.

However, as of February 1st, 2019, all ECA applications must already include ESDM reports showing compliance with Schedule 3 standards and using SCREEN3, AERMOD, or other non-regulatory model with Ministry s7(1) approval (except Reg346).

Applications will be returned if Reg346 is used, or if AERMOD or SCREEN3 are used to demonstrate compliance with a Schedule 2 standard.

 If you have questions, you can contact the Client Services and Permissions Branch by phone at: 416-314-8001 or 1‑800-461-6290; or by e-mail at: enviropermissions@ontario.ca.

Now accepting applications for the 2018/2019 Paul G. Complin Memorial Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that the application process is now open for the 2018/2019 Paul G. Complin Memorial Scholarship. Click Here to learn more.

Latest updates to Ontario's Air Dispersion Models

On October 1, 2018, the MOECP announced they will not be adopting the updated versions of the AERMOD/AERMET or ASHRAE air dispersion models in April 2019.

Accordingly, the approved versions of these models under O.Reg.419/05, adopted on April 4, 2018 will remain unchanged.

For more information please refer to EBR Registry Number 013-2472.

Amendments to Ontario Regulation 455/09 and creation of a new services documents regulation under the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009

On April 24, 2018, the MOECC posted a decision on when facilities have to review their toxic reduction plans.  This will help to align the first two plan reviews with federal timelines and ensure facilities plan and report on current and relevant toxic substances. The MOECC also made a new regulation to provide more options to serve documents making it consistent with other regulations. 

Click HERE for the Decision Details.

Updated Air Contaminants Benchmarks List

On April 27, 2018, the MOECC posted the decision on the updated the Air Contaminants Benchmarks (ACB) list with new or updated screening levels for over 4,500 air contaminants.

Click HERE for the Decision Details. 

Cumulative effects assessment in air approvals

On April 26, 2018, the MOECC posted the decision for a new  policy to improve how they consider cumulative impacts from multiple air pollution sources. The policy applies to air emissions of benzene and benzo[a]pyrene in the Hamilton/Burlington area and benzene in the Sarnia/Corunna area.

Click HERE to see the Decision Details..

New location added for the May 2nd Breakfast Series!

We have just added a new location to our May 2nd Breakfast Series on the
2018 NPRI Reporting Requirements!

Attend in person in Ottawa, or attend via webcast in Kitchener or Sarnia.

Breakfast Series | 2018 NPRI Reporting Requirements | May 2, 2018

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Latest updates to Ontario’s Air Dispersion Models

Just in from the MOECC...

As per the pre-notification sent out on October 2, 2017, please note that the ministry adopted the updated air dispersion model versions today!

 Latest updates to Ontario’s Air Dispersion Models

On April 4, 2018, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change adopted updated versions of United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) AERMOD/AERMET and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) air dispersion models under O.Reg. 419/05.

For more information on the updated air dispersion models, please refer to the Information Notice on the Environmental Registry Number 013-2472.

New Mining Sites – Industry Standard under the local air quality regulation

As announced on the Environmental Registry of Ontario on March 23, 2018, the MOECC has adopted the new Mining Sites – Industry Standard under the local air quality regulation. 

Click HERE to see the decision.