
Action Alert – Environment Ministry Proposes to Exempt Harmful Activities from Licensing Requirements
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing to exempt certain waste management systems, storm water management,
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Air pollution is a major source of harm to human health and the environment. Ontario needs to set and enforce strong standards for local air quality in order to protect people from being exposed to air pollution.
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing to exempt certain waste management systems, storm water management, and water-taking from licensing requirements.
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