Environmental Audit Report - Environment Protection Authority
SEVERN SOUND SOURCE PROTECTION AUTHORITY MEETING … Documents/SSSPA_Minutes/201… · Georgian Bay...
Transcript of SEVERN SOUND SOURCE PROTECTION AUTHORITY MEETING … Documents/SSSPA_Minutes/201… · Georgian Bay...
South Georgian Bay
Lake Simcoe Source Protection
Region
SEVERN SOUND SOURCE PROTECTION AUTHORITY MEETING NO. 04-12- SSSPA
October 18, 2012 Town of Midland Council Chambers
575 Dominion Ave Midland, ON
Approved Minutes for Board Approval
Present Councillor Bob Jeffery SSEA Chair/Town of Midland Councillor Andrew Hill City of Orillia
Councillor Kelly Meyer Township of Oro-Medonte Mayor Ray Millar Township of Tiny Councillor Dave Ritchie Township of Tay Councillor Perry Ritchie Township of Springwater Councillor Ron Stevens Township of Severn
Lynn Dollin Chair, South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region (SGBLSSPR) Keith Sherman SSEA ED
Gail Marchildon SSEA Office Manager Guest Mike Walters LSRCA General Manager John Boucher Member, SPC Regrets
Deputy Mayor Pat Marion Town of Penetanguishene Councillor Paul Wiancko Township of Georgian Bay
1. Welcome
Chair Jeffery welcomed everyone at 9:00 AM. 2. MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA: Moved by: Ray Millar Seconded by: Kelly Meyer To adopt the agenda of the 3rd Quarterly SSSPA Meeting Carried.
Page 2
2
. 3. REVIEW OF MINUTES AND PAST BUSIENSS
Moved by: Ray Millar Seconded by: Ron Stevens
To approve the minutes of the July 19th, 2012 meeting of the SSSPA. Carried 4. Presentation and Letter to the Minister of Environment from SPC
Committee presented by Lynn Dollin, Chair Proposed Source Protection Plan: MOE Submission Presentation and letter attached.
5. Staff Report a) Endorsement of the Proposed Source Protection Plan, Explanatory
Document and comments for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Authority with cover letter to Chair Virginia Hackson. Moved by: Ron Stevens Seconded by: Ray Millar
That the SSSPA Board approve the Endorsement of the Proposed Source Protection Plan, Explanatory Document and comments for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Authority with cover letter to Chair Virginia Hackson.
Carried Unanimously. Report and letter attached.
6. Presentation from Mike Walters-General Manager LSRCA Presentation on Source Protection Plan Attached. 7. Next Meeting
Next Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2013 location; Town of Midland’s Council Chambers
8. Adjournment MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 1:00 PM. Moved by: Andrew Hill Seconded by: David Ritchie Carried. Moved by Ron Stevens; seconded by Kelly Meyer. Carried.
_________________________________________
Keith Sherman, Executive Director/ SSEA Chair
ProposedSource
Protection Plan:Protection Plan: MOE Submission
Presentation to: Severn Sound SPA
1
by: Lynn Dollin, Chair SGBLS SPC
October 18, 2012
2
SPP Policy DevelopmentSPP Policy DevelopmentBackground ResearchRegular PPWG Meetings Second ConsultationPre-Consultation
11 Municipal Workshopsg gbegan Aug 27 – Oct 5
11 Municipal Workshops in Nov/Dec
201220112010
Policy Development
201220112010
y pMunicipal workshops: May 12 & 13
First ConsultationMar 26 – June 154 Open Houses in April
MOE SubmissionOct 22
3
April
Total Number of Comments
716
800
Total Number of Comments Received
716
601600
700 Preconsultation
300
400
500 1st Formal Consultation
2nd Formal Consultation182
100
200
300 2nd Formal Consultation
4
0Total Number of Comments Received
Why We’re Here TodayWhy We re Here TodaySPC heavily involved in creation of SPP with significant
public consultationpublic consultation
SPA involvement comes at the end – at 2nd consultation Legislated requirement to have all SPAs see g qcomments submitted during second (final) consultation
All comments have been reviewed by staff and SPC committee
Cannot make alterations that change policy intent (with
5
Cannot make alterations that change policy intent (with exceptions, as per legislation)
Comments: Top “Themes”Comments: Top Themes1. Costs / Implementation
2. Consistency / Cross Boundary issues
3 Edit i l3. Editorial
4. Other / Specific
6
Comment: Costs and ImplementationComment: Costs and ImplementationResponse:“C b t i l t ti t h b“Concerns about implementation costs have been forwarded to the Ministry a number of times and through a number of channels ”through a number of channels.“Costs incurred can be recovered as per Section 55 of the CWA Options for recovering costs will beof the CWA. Options for recovering costs will be further discussed in the implementation guide.”“An implementation guide is being drafted, and it will
7
An implementation guide is being drafted, and it will include this type of information.”
Comment: ConsistencyComment: Consistency
Response: espo se
“The SPC has worked hard with i hb i itt t hineighbouring committees to achieve
consistency where possible. The diff th t i fl t th f t th tdifferences that remain reflect the fact that source protection plans are based on a l l d i i ki ”
8
local decision making process.”
Comment: EditorialComment: Editorial
ResponseResponse:
Minor editorial comments were made to the text where there was no impact to policy intent (ie/ grammar, etc)( g , )
9
Comment: Remove Section 8
Imported Fill
Comment: Remove Section 8 (Explanatory Document)
Imported FillPharmaceuticals and Personal Care ProductsFrackingFrackingGeothermalTransportation Corridors
Response: Removed from Explanatory Document and incorporated into letter from SPC
10
and incorporated into letter from SPC
Outstanding IssuesOutstanding Issues1. Existing and Future definitions: Request to simplify our wording to
match neighbouring regions SPC stands by our definition – intent ismatch neighbouring regions. SPC stands by our definition intent is the same but provides more detail / less ambiguous.
2. Implementation around LUP-1: Hard to enforce because it requires knowledge of specific operations SPC aware of limitation but feelsknowledge of specific operations. SPC aware of limitation, but feels it provides a “screening tool”. Approach was supported by planners on PPWG.
3. Timing for Conformity: Request for municipality’s timelines for conformity to be worded the same as the province’s timelines. The SPC believes that all RMP should be completed within 5 years and d t t i i RMO fl ibilit t l t RMP b d
11
does not support giving RMOs flexibility to complete RMPs beyond the 5 year timeframe.
Outstanding Issues
Request for SPC to petition MMAH to allow municipalities to identify future WHPA sites inmunicipalities to identify future WHPA sites in their OPs.
12
ConclusionConclusion
Consultation completep
Comments reviewed
O di IOutstanding Issues
Endorsement by SPA
13
Thank You
14
Severn Sound Source Protection Authority
Staff Report 09‐12 SSSPA
TO: Severn Sound Source Protection Authority FROM: Keith Sherman Executive Director, Severn Sound Environmental Association DATE: October 18, 2012 ______________________________________________________________________________ SUBJECT: Approval of Proposed Source Protection Plan and Explanatory
Document
RECOMMENDATION: That the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Members endorse the Proposed Source Protection Plan, Explanatory Document and comments. Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Members also recommend that our endorsement be communicated to Mayor Virginia Hackson, Chair of the Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching / Black River Source Protection Authority, as part of the package for submission to the Minister of Environment.
Purpose of Staff Report The purpose of this Staff Report is to obtain the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Members endorsement of the Proposed Source Protection Plan and Explanatory document for submission to the Minister of the Environment. Background During the preparation of the Source Protection Plan and Explanatory Document, Provincial Legislation required two rounds of public consultation. The first round took place from March 26 to June 15, 2012; hundreds of comments were received. These comments were mainly from municipalities in the Source Protection Region as well as other implementing bodies and members of the public. A compilation of comments were reviewed and appropriate changes made in July 2012 by the Source Protection Committee and the Source Protection Policy and Planning Working Group. The documents were then approved by the Source Protection Committee for a second round of formal public consultation during the period from August 27, 2012 to October 5, 2012. With regards to Ministry Regulations, no changes can be made to the Proposed Source Protection Plan or Explanatory Document as a result of comments received during the second
round of public consultations, however, the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority is to be provided with a summary of comments received, any outstanding stakeholder concerns and the Source Protection Committee’s comments. The Severn Sound Source Protection Authority is also given the option of providing its own response that will form part of the submission package sent to the province on October 22. On this date, Lynn Dollin, Chair of the Source Protection Committee, presented a summary of comments, outstanding stakeholder concerns and the Source Protection Committee’s response to the comments. The Severn Sound Source Protection Authority is being asked to endorse the Proposed Source Protection Plan or Explanatory Document for submission to the Minister of Environment. The draft cover letter from Mayor Virginia Hackson, Chair of the Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching / Black River Source Protection Authority is provided for the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Members information. The draft cover letter from the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority is attached for your review and approval. Summary & Recommendations That this Staff Report No. 09‐12‐SSSPA regarding the submission of the Proposed Source Protection Plan, Explanatory Document, comments received, outstanding stakeholder concerns, Source Protection Committee’s comments in response and the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority’s comments as agreed to during the presentation given by Lynn Dollin this date to the Minister of the Environment, be received for information; and FURTHER THAT Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Members endorse the Proposed Source Protection Plan and Explanatory Document for submission to the Minister of the Environment and that the draft cover letter from SSSPA be approved for submission to Mayor Virginia Hackson, Chair of the Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching / Black River Source Protection Authority. Prepared by: Keith Sherman, Executive Director, Severn Sound Environmental Association. __________________________________ Keith Sherman Executive Director Severn Sound Environmental Association
Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Severn Sound Environmental Association 67 Fourth Street, Midland Ontario, L4R 3S9
(705) 527-5166 – Fax: (705527-5167 Website: wwwsevernsound.ca
Source Water Protection Website: www.ourwatershed.ca October 18, 2012 Virginia Hackson, Chair Lake Simcoe and Couchiching/Black River Source Protection Authority c/o Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 120 Bayview Parkway, P.O. Box 282 Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X1 RE: Endorsement of the Proposed Source Protection Plan and Explanatory Document for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Authority. ______________________________________________________________________ Please find below the recommendation made October 18, 2012 by the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority regarding the endorsement of the Proposed Source Protection Plan and Explanatory Document for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Authority. We support your comments to the Minister with regards to concerns expressed by many municipalities about the costs of implementation of the Source Protection Planning Process and the absolute need for support from the Province. Motion: That the Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Members endorse the Proposed Source Protection Plan and Explanatory Document. Severn Sound Source Protection Authority Members also recommend that our endorsement be communicated to Mayor Virginia Hackson, Chair of the Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching / Black River Source Protection Authority, as part of the package for submission to the Minister of the Environment. Moved by Ron Stevens, seconded by Ray Millar. Carried.
____________________________ _______________________________ Keith Sherman Bob Jeffery Executive Director, SSEA Chair, SSEA
Implementation of pSPP Policies
Update
October 18, 2012SS SPA meeting
P t d b Mik W lt
g
1
Presented by: Mike Walters
Current Efforts to Prepare Municipalities for p pImplementation
• Conducted Implementation Workshops with local municipalities
• Notification of Septic Inspection ProgramPreparation on implementation resource guide• Preparation on implementation resource guide
• Providing on-going support/advice to municipalities -interpretation of Assessment Report and Source Protection p pPlan
• Discussing options and opportunities for implementing P t IV li i
2
Part IV power policies• Scoping annual monitoring requirements
Implementation WorkshopsImplementation Workshops• Between the two workshops
• A total of 89 attendees from 36• A total of 89 attendees from 36 different municipalities
• Cross section of municipal staff from planning, building, public works and enforcement,
• Feedback suggested the sessions were valuable and well received,
P di il bl3
• Proceedings available.
Purpose of the Implementation WorkshopsPurpose of the Implementation Workshops• To provide information to participants on:
• the impact and implications of the SPP• the roles, responsibilities and requirements
associated with various policy tools.• Provide specific RMP scenariosProvide specific RMP scenarios
• Obtain feedback on:• implementation resources and tools that may be• implementation resources and tools that may be
needed.• Progress of advancing source water protection
l i i h i j i di i4
planning in their jurisdiction.
Key Messages of the Workshop Presentations
Immediate Concerns: in preparation for when the SPP is approved
Tasks and requirements related to ongoing implementation
Establish Part IV Enforcement Authority
Implement Part IV Powers4 Establish RMP
Tasks and requirements related to ongoing implementation
Authority1. Verify SDWTs (scope of work)2. Staffing Requirements / delegation3. Part IV Administration (Fees and bylaws)
4. Establish RMP5. Content of RMP6. Compliance and enforcement
bylaws)
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Approved SPPApproved SPP 7. Reporting
Implementation Resource Guide
• Guide being prepared in collaboration with other SWP Regions, MOE, Conservation Ontario and York Region (share resources and knowledge)
• Develop resources that could be used by all 19 Source Protection RegionsRegions
• Materials presented in a series of web-based modules that will be released as completed. This approach was chosen so that p ppmunicipalities can be ready for day 1 of implementation.
• Will be a “How-to-Guide” with resources aimed to save i i liti ti d t l t h k li t
6
municipalities time and resources: e.g. templates, check lists, sample bylaws, surveys, forms
ScheduleModule Topics:Establishing a Risk Management OfficeD t i i h li i l Final draft byDetermining where policies applyLand Use PlanningInterim module on Annual Reporting and
Final draft by Dec 31, 2012
Information ManagementRisk Management PlansPart IV Prohibition
Final draft by M h 31 2013Part IV Prohibition
Risk AssessmentsOther ObligationsS ( &
March 31, 2013
Final draft by7
Section 26 Part 1 Policies (Education & Outreach, Incentives etc.)
Final draft by May 31, 2013
Next Stepsp• SPA staff contacting / contacted municipalities that
indicated they may delegate responsibility (underway)
• Provide municipalities with implementation modules to assist in preparation of implementation (being drafted)
• Staff continue to support/advise municipalities in preparation for implementation (on-going)
• Working on costing models (SPA policies)
• Develop monitoring and reporting requirements and
8
tools