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Document ID ca-mdmer-2002-06-06 Title Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations URL https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2012-139/FullText.html Jurisdiction /ca Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 03:52:37.732390+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (49)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001administrativereportingmandatoryConsolidated Wastewater System Plan RequirementswastewaterThe consolidation plan must contain a description of the modifications to be made to each of the original wastewater systems, including a description of the modifications to be made to their processes, so that the effluent deposited via the final discharge point of the future consolidated wastewater system will not be acutely lethal and will meet the conditions for authorization set out in subsection 6(1), along with a schedule for implementation of the plan.Applies if an owner plans to consolidate at least two original wastewater systems into a future consolidated wastewater system.high
#Q002monitoringoperationalmandatoryCalculation of Average Daily VolumewastewaterThe owner or operator of a wastewater system must, for each calendar year, calculate the average daily volume of effluent deposited via all of the system’s final discharge points by (a) determining, in accordance with subsection (2), for each day during that calendar year when effluent was deposited, the volume of effluent deposited via each of the final discharge points, expressed in m3; (b) calculating the sum of the daily volumes of effluent of all of the discharge points referred to in paragraph (a); and (c) dividing that sum by the number of days in that calendar year.high
#Q003monitoringoperationalmandatoryMethod of Estimation Margin of ErrorwastewaterThe owner or operator of a wastewater system who has established a method of estimation of the volume of effluent must ensure that it is based on generally accepted engineering practices and use it to estimate the daily volume of effluent deposited via the final discharge point with a margin of error of ±15%.Applies when a method of estimation is used.high
#Q004monitoringoperationalmandatoryInstallation of Monitoring EquipmentwastewaterThe owner or operator of a wastewater system must install monitoring equipment that provides a continuous measure of the daily volume or of the rate of flow of the influent or effluent.high
#Q005operationaloperationalmandatoryMaintenance of Monitoring EquipmentwastewaterThe owner or operator must maintain the monitoring equipment so that it may be used to determine the volume of effluent deposited via the final discharge point.high
#Q006operationaloperationalmandatoryCalibration of Monitoring EquipmentwastewaterThe owner or operator must calibrate the monitoring equipment in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer or licensed professional or, in the absence of such recommendations, must calibrate the equipment at least once in every calendar year and at least five months after the most recent calibration.high
#Q007monitoringoperationalmandatoryIntermittent Wastewater System Effluent SamplingwastewaterThe owner or operator of an intermittent wastewater system must, during each period referred to in paragraph 3(a), take at each of the system’s final discharge points a grab or composite sample of effluent at the following minimum frequencies: (a) if the period is more than 30 days, every two weeks, at least seven days after the previous sample; and (b) if the period is 30 days or less, once.Applies to intermittent wastewater systems.high
#Q008monitoringoperationalmandatoryContinuous Wastewater System Effluent SamplingwastewaterThe owner or operator of a continuous wastewater system must take at each of the system’s final discharge points, during each calendar year, a sample of effluent of the type set out in column 2 of the table to this subsection that corresponds to the average daily volume of effluent set out in column 1 that is deposited via all final discharge points during the previous calendar year and must do so at the frequency set out in column 3.Applies to continuous wastewater systems.high
#Q009monitoringoperationalmandatoryDetermination of Suspended Solids and CBODwastewaterThe owner or operator must, for each sample referred to in subsection (1) to (4), determine or cause the determination of the following elements: (a) the carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand due to the quantity of CBOD matter in the effluent, in accordance with section 12; and (b) the concentration of suspended solids in the effluent, in accordance with section 13.high
#Q010monitoringhealthmandatoryAcute Lethality Testing DeterminationwastewaterFor each sample taken under subsection (1) or (2), the owner or operator must determine or cause the determination of whether it is acutely lethal in accordance with section 15.high
#Q011corrective_actionhealthmandatoryAdditional Tests for Acutely Lethal SampleswastewaterIf a sample is determined to be acutely lethal, the owner or operator must take a grab sample without delay, and then subsequently once every two weeks, but at least seven days after the previous sample, and determine or cause the determination of whether it is acutely lethal in accordance with section 15.Applies when a previous sample is determined to be acutely lethal.high
#Q012monitoringoperationalmandatoryDetermination of CBOD MatterwastewaterThe demand due to the quantity of carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demanding matter in the effluent must be determined in accordance with a five-day biochemical oxygen demand test with nitrification inhibition.high
#Q013administrativeoperationalmandatoryRequirement for Accredited LaboratorywastewaterAny determination referred to in subsection 10(6) or 11(3) or (4) or paragraph 34(1)(a) or (b) or subsection 34(4) and any other determination necessary to make any of those determinations — other than the determination of the pH of water necessary to make the determination referred to in subsection 34(3) — must be performed by a laboratory that meets the following conditions at the time of the determination: (a) the laboratory is accredited... and (b) the scope of the accreditation of the laboratory includes the parameters that are determined.high
#Q014reportingreportingmandatoryRecord Keeping ObligationswastewaterThe owner or operator of a wastewater system must keep the report on each determination made by an accredited laboratory referred to in section 16 and a record that contains the following information:high
#Q015reportingreportingmandatorySubmission of Identification ReportwastewaterThe owner or operator of a wastewater system must send to the authorization officer an identification report that contains the following information:high
#Q016reportingreportingmandatoryElectronic Sending of Identification ReportwastewaterThe identification report must be sent electronically, within 45 days after the day on which the wastewater system is put into service, in the form and format specified by the Minister of the Environment and must bear the electronic signature of the owner or operator or their authorized representative.high
#Q017reportingreportingmandatoryUpdating Identification ReportwastewaterIf the information provided in the identification report changes, the owner or operator or authorized representative must update the identification report no later than 45 days after the day on which the change is made.Applies when information in the identification report changes.high
#Q018reportingreportingmandatorySubmission of Monitoring ReportwastewaterThe owner or operator of a wastewater system must send, within 45 days after the end of the period referred to in subsection (2), to the authorization officer, for each final discharge point, a monitoring report containing the following information:high
#Q019corrective_actionreportingmandatoryNotice of Exceedance or Acute LethalitywastewaterThe owner or operator of a wastewater system must notify an inspector, fishery officer, or authority prescribed by any regulations made under the Act without delay if a test carried out on a sample of effluent indicates that (a) the concentration of total residual chlorine in the effluent exceeds the maximum concentration set out in paragraph 6(7)(h); (b) the concentration of un-ionized ammonia in the effluent, as determined in accordance with section 14, exceeds the limit set out in subsection 6(1); or (c) the effluent is acutely lethal, as determined in accordance with section 15.Applies when effluent testing exceeds specified limits or is acutely lethal.high
#Q020reportingreportingmandatoryRetention Period for RecordswastewaterAn owner or operator of a wastewater system must keep a report referred to in section 17, as well as a record and a copy of a report required to be sent under these Regulations — along with any supporting documents — for at least five years after the day on which the record or report, as the case may be, was made.high
#Q021reportingreportingmandatoryProgress Report for Transitional AuthorizationwastewaterThe holder of a transitional authorization must, within 90 days before the following dates, send to the authorization officer a progress report on the steps taken to implement the plan referred to in subsection 4(1) or paragraph 25(1)(f) or (s), as the case may be:Applies to holders of a transitional authorization.high
#Q022administrativeoperationalmandatoryCompliance Obligations for Temporary Bypass AuthorizationwastewaterAn owner or operator of a wastewater system who holds a temporary bypass authorization must, during the period of authorization, comply with, (a) if the bypass occurs only at one or more overflow points... (b) if the bypass occurs at at least one final discharge point...Applies to owners/operators holding a temporary bypass authorization.high
#Q023reportingreportingmandatoryFinal Report on Temporary BypasswastewaterThe holder of a temporary bypass authorization must, within 90 days after the last day of the period of the authorization, send to the authorization officer a final report on the temporary bypass that includes the following information, as applicable:Applies to holders of a temporary bypass authorization after bypass completion.high
#Q024administrativereportingmandatoryPlan Amendment Notice MethodsotherA notice given under clause 13 (4) (a) or (5) (a) of the Act shall be given by mail, e-mail, fax or personal service.Applies to notices regarding amendments to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.high
#Q025administrativereportingmandatoryMunicipal Notice Recipient for Plan AmendmentsotherA notice given to a municipality under clause 13 (4) (a) or (5) (a) of the Act shall be given to the clerk of the municipality.Applies when giving notice to a municipality under the Act.high
#Q026administrativereportingmandatoryPrescribed Recipients for Plan NoticeotherThe following persons are prescribed as other persons to whom notice must be given under clause 13 (4) (a) of the Act: 1. The chair of the Lake Simcoe Science Committee. 2. The chair of the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee.Applies to notice given under clause 13(4)(a) of the Act.high
#Q027administrativereportingmandatoryHearing Notice MethodsotherA notice given under clause 14 (2) (b) of the Act shall be given by mail, e-mail, fax or personal service.Applies to notices regarding hearings under the Act.high
#Q028administrativeoperationalmandatoryDisposal of Pre-Plan Sewage Works MatterswastewaterA matter described in clause 7 (l) and commenced before the day the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan comes into effect shall be disposed of in accordance with the Plan.Applies to applications for environmental compliance approval for new or existing sewage works commenced before the Plan's effective date.high
#Q029administrativeoperationalmandatoryGeneral Disposal Rule for Post-Plan MattersotherSubject to subsection (2), a matter described in section 7 and commenced on or after the day the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan comes into effect shall be disposed of in accordance with the Plan.Applies to planning and development matters commenced on or after the Plan's effective date.high
#Q030administrativereportingmandatoryHearing Notice Prescribed RecipientsotherFor the purposes of giving notice under clause 14 (2) (b) of the Act, the following persons and public bodies are prescribed: 1. The chair of the Lake Simcoe Science Committee. 2. The chair of the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee. 3. The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. 4. The municipalities mentioned in clauses 13 (4) (a) and (5) (a) of the Act.Applies to notices regarding hearings under clause 14(2)(b) of the Act.high
#Q031administrativereportingmandatoryHearing Notice Municipal RecipientotherA notice given to a municipality under clause 14 (2) (b) of the Act shall be given to the clerk of the municipality.Applies when notice of a hearing is given to a municipality.high
#Q032administrativeoperationalmandatoryDisposal of Pre-Plan MattersotherSubject to subsections (2), (3) and (4), a matter described in section 7 and commenced before the day the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan comes into effect shall be disposed of as if the Plan had not come into effect.Applies to matters (applications/proceedings) commenced before the Plan's effective date.high
#Q033administrativeoperationalmandatoryTransition for Settlement Areas Near StreamsotherA matter described in clause 7 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (h) and commenced before the day the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan comes into effect shall be disposed of in accordance with policy 4.15 of the Plan if, (a) the matter relates to lands that are inside an area of settlement; and (b) the lands are located within 100 metres of a permanent stream.Applies to pre-plan planning applications for lands in settlement areas near permanent streams.high
#Q034administrativeoperationalmandatoryTransition for Buffers and Key FeaturesotherA matter that meets one of the following criteria and commenced before the day the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan comes into effect shall be disposed of in accordance with the Plan: 1. A matter described in clause 7 (a) or (b) that has the effect of, i. adding any amount of land to an area of settlement, or ii. designating a new area of settlement of any size. 2. A matter described in clause 7 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (h), if the matter relates to lands that are outside an area of settlement and the lands are located within 120 metres of, i. a lake in the Lake Simcoe watershed other than Lake Simcoe, ii. a permanent or intermittent tributary of Lake Simcoe, or iii. a key natural heritage feature set out in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. 3. A matter described in clause 7 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (h), if the matter relates to lands that are located within 120 metres of the Lake Simcoe shoreline.Applies to pre-plan matters involving settlement area expansion or proximity to water/natural features.high
#Q035administrativeoperationalmandatoryTransition for Prior Planning ApprovalsotherDespite subsections 8 (3) and (4) and section 9, a matter described in clause 7 (d), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), (k) or (m) that is commenced before, on or after the day the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan comes into effect shall be disposed of as if the Plan had not come into effect if it meets one of the following criteria: 1. The matter relates to a proposal for development for which approval of a draft plan of subdivision has been given... 2. The matter relates to a proposal for development for which approval of a draft condominium description has been given... 3. The matter relates to a proposal for development for which a provisional consent has been given...Applies to development matters where draft approval or provisional consent was granted before the Plan effective date.high
#Q036administrativereportingmandatoryPublic Availability of Watershed Boundary InformationotherSubsection (1) applies only if the following are available to the public on the Internet and in such other manner as the Minister of the Environment considers appropriate: 1. The data file referred to in subsection (1). 2. A map that shows the approximate boundaries that are described in the data file referred to in subsection (1).Prerequisite for the application of the watershed boundary description in Section 2(1).high
#Q037administrativeoperationalmandatoryTransition Rule for Development Proposals with Prior ApprovalsotherA matter described in clause 7 (j), (k) or (m) and commenced on or after the day the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan comes into effect shall be disposed of as if the Plan had not come into effect if, (a) the matter relates to a proposal for development that, on a day before the day the Plan came into effect, required approval of one or more applications described in clause 7 (d), (e) or (f); and (b) all of the required approvals for applications under the Planning Act or the Condominium Act, 1998 in relation to the proposal for development have been obtained on a day before the day the Plan came into effect.Applies to permissions under the Conservation Authorities Act, work permits under the Public Lands Act, and approvals under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act.high
#Q038administrativeoperationalmandatoryMaintenance of Lake Simcoe Watershed Boundary Data FileotherThe boundaries of the area described in clause (a) of the definition of “Lake Simcoe watershed” in section 2 of the Act are described in a data file entitled “Lake Simcoe Protection Act Watershed Boundary” and dated May 29, 2009, as amended from time to time, that is maintained by the Ministry of Natural Resources as part of its Land Information Ontario initiative.high
#Q039administrativeoperationalmandatoryProcedural Rules for Determining Commencement of MattersotherFor the purposes of sections 8, 9 and 10, a matter is deemed to have been commenced, (a) in the case of a request for an official plan amendment, on the day the request is received; (b) in the case of an official plan, an amendment to it or a repeal of it, on the day the by-law adopting the plan, amendment or repeal is passed; (c) in the case of a (d) in the case of an application for an amendment to a zoning by-law, on the day the application is made; (e) in the case of an application for an approval of development in a site plan control area under subsection 41 (4) of the Planning Act , on the day the application is made; (f) in the case of an application for a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act , on the day the application is made; (g) in the case of an application to amend or revoke an order under section 47 of the Planning Act , on the day the application is made; (h) in the case of an application for the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act or an application for the approval of, or an exemption from an approval of, a condominium under section 9 of the Condominium Act, 1998 , on the day the application is made; (i) in the case of an application for a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act , on the day the application is made; (j) in the case of an application for a permission under Ontario Regulation 179/06 (Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses) made under the Conservation Authorities Act , on the day the application is made; (k) in the case of an application for a permit under Regulation 975 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Work Permits) made under the Public Lands Act , on the day the application is made; (l) in the case of an application for an environmental compliance approval in respect of an activity mentioned in subsection 53 (1) of the Ontario Water Resources Act , whether the application is submitted under section 20.2 of the Environmental Protection Act or continued under clause 20.2 (9) (a) of that Act, on the day the application is made; and (m) in the case of an application for an approval under section 14 or 16 of the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act , on the day the application is made.high
#Q040administrativereportingmandatoryMap Development and PublicationotherAn authority shall develop maps depicting the areas within the authority’s area of jurisdiction where development activities are prohibited under paragraph 2 of subsection 28 (1) of the Act which shall be filed at the head office of the authority and made available to the public on the authority’s website, and by any other means that the authority considers advisable.high
#Q041administrativeoperationalmandatoryAnnual Map Review and UpdateotherAt least once annually, the authority shall, (a) review the maps referred to in subsection (1) and determine if updates to the maps are required; (b) make and file such updates to the maps at its head office if required; and (c) make the updated maps available to the public on its website and by any other means it considers advisable.high
#Q042reportingreportingmandatoryNotification of Significant Map ChangesotherWhere new information or analysis becomes available that may result in significant updates to the areas where development activities are prohibited... the authority shall ensure that stakeholders, municipalities and the public are notified of the proposed changes in any manner that the authority considers advisable, including making any relevant information or studies available online at least 30 days prior to an authority meeting during which the proposed changes are on the agenda.Only when new information or analysis results in significant updates (enlargements or reductions) to prohibited areas.high
#Q043administrativeoperationalmandatoryMandatory Pre-submission ConsultationotherIf the applicant requests a pre-submission consultation under subsection (1), the authority is required to engage in the pre-submission consultation.Applies upon request by the applicant.high
#Q044administrativeoperationalmandatoryPermit Application Submission RequirementsotherAn application for a permit under section 28.1 of the Act shall be submitted to an authority and shall include, (a) a plan of the area showing the type and location of the proposed development activity... (b) the proposed use of any buildings and structures... (c) the start and completion dates... (d) a description of the methods... (e) the elevations of existing buildings... (f) drainage details before and after... (g) a complete description of any type of fill... (h) a confirmation of authorization... (i) any other technical information, studies or plans that the authority requests including information requested during pre-submission consultations...high
#Q045administrativereportingmandatoryApplication Completeness NotificationotherUpon receipt of the information required under subsection (1) and payment by the applicant of the fee charged by the authority... the authority shall notify the applicant in writing, within 21 days, whether or not the application complies with subsection 28.1 (3) of the Act and is deemed to be a complete application.high
#Q046prohibitionoperationalmandatoryProhibition on New Study RequestsotherIf the authority notifies an applicant under subsection (2) that the application is complete, the authority shall not require new studies, technical information or plans under clause (1) (i) from the applicant to make a determination on the application, unless agreed to by the authority and the applicant.Applies once an application is deemed complete.high
#Q047administrativeoperationalmandatoryApplication Review TimelineotherA review requested by an applicant under subsection (1) shall be completed by the authority no later than 30 days after it is requested and the authority shall, as the case may be, (a) confirm that the application meets the requirements... or (b) provide reasons why a request for other information... is reasonable or withdraw the request.Applies when an applicant requests a review of completeness or information requests.high
#Q048operationaloperationalmandatoryLake Simcoe Protection ConformityotherFor the purpose of clause 28.1 (1) (c) of the Act, a decision to issue a permit within the area of jurisdiction of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority shall, (a) conform with any designated policies in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan that apply to the issuance of the permit; and (b) have regard to any other policies in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan that apply to the issuance of the permit.Only within the jurisdiction of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.high
#Q049administrativeoperationalmandatoryPolicy and Procedure Document DevelopmentotherEach authority shall develop policy and procedure documents with respect to permit applications and reviews that, at a minimum, include the following: 1. Additional details regarding the pre-submission consultation process... 2. Procedures respecting the process for a review... 3. Standard timelines for the authority to make a decision... 4. Any other policies and procedures... 5. A process for the periodic review and updating...high

P Quantitative Requirements (50)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Limit Type Limit Value Context Conditions Confidence
#P001chemicaltreatmentmandatoryun-ionized ammoniawastewater, aquatic liferequirement< 1.25 mg/Lthe maximum concentration of un-ionized ammonia in the effluent is less than 1.25 mg/L, expressed as nitrogen (N), at 15˚C ± 1˚CMaximum concentration determined for the given calendar year, quarter or month.high
#P002chemicaltreatmentmandatorycarbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (CBOD)wastewaterrequirement<= 25 mg/Lthe average carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand due to the quantity of CBOD matter in the effluent did not exceed 25 mg/LAverage calculated during the previous calendar year, previous quarter or previous month.high
#P003physicaltreatmentmandatorysuspended solidswastewaterrequirement<= 25 mg/Lthe average concentration of suspended solids in the effluent did not exceed 25 mg/LAverage calculated during the previous calendar year, previous quarter or previous month. Not to take into account results > 25 mg/L if caused by a bloom of algae or proliferation of aquatic invertebrates during May 1 to Nov 30.high
#P004chemicaltreatmentmandatorytotal residual chlorinewastewater, aquatic liferequirement<= 0.02 mg/Lthe average concentration of total residual chlorine in the effluent did not exceed 0.02 mg/L, if chlorine, or one of its compounds, was used in the treatment of wastewaterAverage calculated during the previous calendar year, previous quarter or previous month.high
#P005chemicaloperationalmandatorytotal residual chlorinewastewater, aquatic lifeMAC<= 0.10 mg/Lso that the concentration of total residual chlorine in a grab sample of effluent does not exceed 0.10 mg/LWhen measured using a total residual chlorine instrument or test in accordance with standards of good scientific practice.high
#P006chemicaltreatmentmandatoryun-ionized ammoniawastewater, aquatic liferequirement<= 0.016 mg/Lthe concentration of un-ionized ammonia in the water... at all points that are 100 m downstream from the point of entry where effluent is deposited in that water via the final discharge point is less than or equal to 0.016 mg/LCondition for temporary authorization to deposit effluent that contains un-ionized ammonia.high
#P007physicaloperationalmandatorypermafrost temperature thresholdotherrequirement<= 0 °Cdefinition of permafrost thermal conditiontemperature remains at or below limit for more than one yearhigh
#P008operationalreportingmandatorywell approval revocation periodotherrequirement120 daysperiod to remedy situation causing suspension before revocationafter the date of suspensionhigh
#P009designoperationalmandatorycomprehensive inspection intervalotherrequirement5 yearsnon-destructive examination of critical joints and structural membersat least once in every periodhigh
#P010designoperationalmandatoryformation leak-off test depthotherrequirement> 10 mdepth below casing shoe requiring a leak-off or integrity testapplies to any casing other than conductor casinghigh
#P011operationalreportingmandatorysample delivery deadlineotherrequirement60 daysdelivery of cutting samples, fluid samples and cores to the Boardafter the rig release date unless analyses are ongoinghigh
#P012operationalhealthmandatorysupport craft return timeotherrequirement<= 20 minutesmaximum distance for at least one support craft from a manned installationmust be suitably equipped for rescue and first aidhigh
#P013designoperationalmandatoryoffshore safety zone radiusotherrequirement500 mdistance from the outer edge of an offshore installation defining the safety zonesupport craft shall not enter without consenthigh
#P014operationalreportingmandatoryinvestigation report submission deadlineotherrequirement21 dayssubmission of investigation report following major incidentsafter the day on which the incident or near-miss occurredhigh
#P015operationalreportingmandatorydata and analysis submission deadlineotherrequirement60 dayssubmission of results, data, analyses and schematics to the Boardafter the day on which activity is completedhigh
#P016operationalreportingmandatorywell operations report deadlineotherrequirement30 dayssubmission of well operation report to the Boardafter the end of a well operationhigh
#P017operationalreportingmandatorytransfer meter calibration noticeotherrequirement>= 14 daysnotice before the day on which any transfer meter prover or master meter is calibratedprior to calibration of transfer meters used in conjunction with transfer meterhigh
#P018operationalreportingmandatorypress release advance noticeotherrequirement>= 24 hoursadvance notice of any press release or press conference regarding an incidentexcept in an emergency situation where notice is without delayhigh
#P019operationaloperationalmandatorycore slab minimum sizeotherrequirement>= 0.5 cross-sectional areasize of remaining longitudinal slab submitted to the Board after analysis samples removedapplies to conventional coreshigh
#P020operationalreportingmandatorymonthly production report deadlineotherrequirement<= 15 day of monthsubmission of report summarizing production data from the preceding monthnot later than the 15th day of each monthhigh
#P021operationalreportingmandatoryannual production report deadlineotherrequirementMarch 31 datesubmission of annual production report for a pool, field or zonerelating to the preceding yearhigh
#P022operationalreportingmandatoryannual environmental report deadlineotherrequirementMarch 31 datesubmission of annual environmental report for each production projectrelating to the preceding yearhigh
#P023operationalreportingmandatorydrilling environmental report deadlineotherrequirement<= 90 dayssubmission of environmental report for exploration or delineation wellsafter the rig release datehigh
#P024operationalreportingmandatoryannual safety report deadlineotherrequirementMarch 31 datesubmission of annual safety report relating to preceding yearincludes injuries and incident summarieshigh
#P025operationaloperationalmandatoryminimum well barriersotherrequirement>= 2 barriersafter setting the surface casing, the operator shall ensure that at least two independent and tested well barriers are in place during all well operationsapplies during all well operations after surface casing is sethigh
#P026operationalreportingmandatoryresearch study awareness reportingotherrequirement>= 1 time(s) per yearthe operator shall ensure that the Board is made aware, at least once a year, of any report containing relevant information regarding applied research work or studiesrelating to the operator’s work or activitieshigh
#P027operationaloperationalmandatoryMaximum Gravity Component for Administrative/Reporting Contraventionswastewaterrequirement100000 $Gravity component for contraventions specified in item 4 or 6 of Table 2 occurring over multiple days.Applies when contravention occurs on or continues for more than one day.high
#P028operationaloperationalmandatoryMaximum Gravity Component for Environmental Management/Order Contraventionswastewaterrequirement60000 $Gravity component for contraventions specified in item 5, 7 or 8 of Table 2 occurring over multiple days.Applies when contravention occurs on or continues for more than one day.high
#P029physicaloperationalmandatorypH Deviation Threshold (Less Serious)wastewaterrequirement< 0.5 pH unitsClassification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention involving pH.Deviation from the pH value specified in an order.high
#P030physicaloperationalmandatorypH Deviation Threshold (Serious)wastewaterrequirement0.5 - 1.0 pH unitsClassification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention involving pH.Deviation is 0.5 or more but less than 1.0.high
#P031physicaloperationalmandatorypH Deviation Threshold (Very Serious)wastewaterrequirement>= 1.0 pH unitsClassification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention involving pH.Deviation is 1.0 or more.high
#P032chemicaloperationalmandatoryNon-pH Limit Exceedance Threshold (Less Serious)wastewaterrequirement< 50 %Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention not relating to pH.Percentage by which the numerical limit is exceeded.high
#P033chemicaloperationalmandatoryNon-pH Limit Exceedance Threshold (Serious)wastewaterrequirement50 - 100 %Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention not relating to pH.Exceedance is 50 per cent or more but less than 100 per cent.high
#P034chemicaloperationalmandatoryNon-pH Limit Exceedance Threshold (Very Serious)wastewaterrequirement>= 100 %Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention not relating to pH.Exceedance is 100 per cent or more.high
#P035operationaloperationalmandatoryMaximum Gravity Component Reduction for Preventionwastewaterrequirement20 %Reduction granted if the regulated person took steps to prevent the contravention (Items 1 or 2 of Table 2).Regulated person must have made a request under paragraph 4 of subsection 6 (1).high
#P036operationaloperationalmandatoryMaximum Gravity Component Reduction for Mitigationwastewaterrequirement10 %Reduction granted if the regulated person took steps to mitigate the effects of the contravention (Items 1 or 2 of Table 2).Regulated person must have made a request under paragraph 4 of subsection 6 (1).high
#P037operationaloperationalmandatoryEnvironmental Management System Reductionwastewaterrequirement5 %Reduction granted if the plant has an audited and certified EMS (e.g., ISO 14001) in place.The EMS must have been audited within three years before the contravention.high
#P038operationaloperationalmandatoryGravity Component Range: Type 3 Very Seriouswastewaterrequirement60000 - 100000 $Range used to determine the gravity component for a Type 3 contravention classified as very serious.Based on classifications in Table 2 and Sections 10-14.high
#P039operationalreportingmandatoryPenalty Review Request Periodwastewaterrequirement15 daysTimeline for a regulated person to request a review of the penalty in writing.After the date indicated on the notice of intention or amendment.high
#P040chemicaloperationalmandatoryToxic Substance Penalty Multiplierwastewater, aquatic liferequirement1.35 multiplierMultiplier applied to the gravity component if the discharge contains a toxic substance.Applies to contraventions specified in item 1 or 2 of Table 2.high
#P041operationaloperationalmandatoryEMS Audit Frequencywastewaterrequirement3 yearsThe environmental management system must have been audited within this period prior to the contravention.Audit must confirm compliance with CAN/CSA-ISO 14001:04 or equivalent standards.high
#P042operationaloperationalmandatoryAdministrative/Agreement Contravention Reductionwastewaterrequirement<= 30 %Reduction to the gravity component for contraventions specified in items 4 to 12 of Table 2.If the regulated person took steps to prevent the contravention or mitigate its effects.high
#P043operationaloperationalmandatoryMulti-day Penalty Scaling (Days 2nd to 7th)wastewaterrequirement50 %Percentage of the first-day gravity component applied for each subsequent day from day 2 to day 7.Applies to contraventions specified in item 5, 7 or 8 of Table 2.high
#P044operationaloperationalmandatoryGravity Component Range: Type 1 Less Seriouswastewaterrequirement1000 - 2500 $Base gravity component range for a Type 1 contravention classified as less serious.Determined using classifications from Table 2 and sections 10-14.high
#P045operationaltreatmentmandatoryAgreement Spend Multiplierwastewaterrequirement3 multiplierMultiplier used to determine the minimum amount a regulated person must spend on environmental projects under an agreement.Applies to agreements with the Director under subsection 106.1(9) of the Act.high
#P046operationaloperationalmandatoryMulti-day Penalty Scaling (Days 8th to 30th)wastewaterrequirement25 %Percentage of the first-day gravity component applied for each subsequent day from day 8 to day 30.Applies to contraventions specified in item 5, 7 or 8 of Table 2.high
#P047operationaloperationalmandatoryMulti-day Penalty Scaling (Days 31st to 90th)wastewaterrequirement10 %Percentage of the first-day gravity component applied for each subsequent day from day 31 to day 90.Applies to contraventions specified in item 5, 7 or 8 of Table 2.high
#P048operationaloperationalmandatoryMulti-day Penalty Scaling (Days 91st to 180th)wastewaterrequirement5 %Percentage of the first-day gravity component applied for each subsequent day from day 91 to day 180.Applies to contraventions specified in item 5, 7 or 8 of Table 2.high
#P049operationaloperationalmandatoryAgreement Factor Fwastewaterrequirement0.75 multiplierFactor used to calculate the threshold for spend requirements in environmental penalty agreements.F is 0.75 multiplied by (B – C – D).high
#P050operationaltreatmentmandatoryExcess Agreement Spend Multiplierwastewaterrequirement5 multiplierMultiplier for the portion of reduction (E) that exceeds the factor F.Applies when E is greater than F in an agreement regarding items 5, 7 or 8 of Table 2.high

D Definitions (91)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001building codeThe code issued by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, part of National Research Council Canada, known as CCBFC NRCC-CONST-56435E, “National Building Code of Canada 2020”, (First Printing), as amended by the document entitled “Ontario Amendments to the National Building Code of Canada 2020”, dated April 21, 2026 and issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, are together adopted as the building code.medium
#D002apartment buildinga building that is divided into multiple dwelling units or suites whether leased or not but does not include a condominium, co-operative or commune property;high
#D003assistant lifeguarda person designated by the owner or operator to assist a lifeguard to supervise bather safety;high
#D004automatic sensing devicea device that, (a) determines and continuously displays, (i) sanitizer residual in a public pool or public spa’s water, and (ii) pH value of a public pool or public spa’s water, and (b) regulates the operation of chemical feeders to maintain sanitizer and pH levels in accordance with this Regulation;high
#D005bathera person dressed for bathing;high
#D006campgroundland or premises used as an overnight camping facility other than a recreational camp;high
#D007child care centrea child care centre as defined in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 ;high
#D008circulation systema system that, (a) maintains circulation of water through a public pool or public spa by pumps, (b) draws water from a public pool or public spa for treatment and returns it to the pool or spa as clean water, and (c) provides continuous treatment that includes filtration and chlorination or bromination and other processes that may be necessary for the treatment of the water;high
#D009clean waterwater added to a public pool or public spa after treatment in the pool or spa circulation system;high
#D010cluban organization that operates facilities for the use of its members and their guests;high
#D011daily use periodthe period of time during which a public pool or public spa is open for use in an operating day;high
#D012day campa camp or resort that admits persons for temporary custody for a continuous period not exceeding twenty-four hours;high
#D013deckthe area immediately surrounding a public pool or public spa;high
#D014diving boarda flexible board and “board” has a corresponding meaning;high
#D015diving platforma rigid platform and “platform” has a corresponding meaning;high
#D016general areaan area adjacent to the deck within a pool or spa enclosure that is used for activities other than bathing;high
#D017guesta person who contracts for sleeping accommodation in a hotel and includes each member of the person’s party;high
#D018hotela hotel, inn, motel, resort or other building or premises operated to provide sleeping accommodation for the public;high
#D019lifeguarda person appointed by the owner or operator to maintain surveillance over the bathers while they are on the deck or in the pool and to supervise bather safety;high
#D020make-up waterwater added to a public pool or public spa from an external source;high
#D021mobile home parkland or premises maintained to provide a temporary or permanent location for mobile homes;high
#D022modified poola public pool that has a basin-shaped floor sloping downward and inward toward the interior from the rim;high
#D023operating daya day on which the pool or spa is in operation;high
#D024operatora person designated by the owner of a public pool or public spa as being responsible for the operation of the pool or spa;high
#D025ownera person who is the owner of a public pool or spa;high
#D026public cold plunge poola public pool that is maintained at a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius or less, with or without hydrojets, that is not drained, cleaned, sanitized and refilled before use by each individual;high
#D027public floatation poola public pool that, (a) contains a saturated bathing solution of magnesium sulphate for floatation purposes, (b) is not drained, cleaned, sanitized and refilled before use by each individual, and (c) is designed for multiple persons;high
#D028public floatation tanka basin, chamber or tank that, (a) contains a saturated bathing solution of magnesium sulphate for floatation purposes, (b) is not drained, cleaned, sanitized and refilled before use by each individual, (c) is designed for up to two bathers, and (d) provides a light and sound reduced environment;high
#D029public spaa hydro-massage pool containing an artificial body of water that is intended primarily for therapeutic or recreational use, that is not drained, cleaned or refilled before use by each individual and that utilizes hydrojet circulation, air induction bubbles, current flow or a combination of them over the majority of the pool area;high
#D030public spray pad or public splash padan indoor or outdoor installation that includes sprayed, jetted or other water sources contacting bathers and not incorporating standing or captured water as part of the bather activity area, other than a private residential spray pad or splash pad or a spray pad or splash pad for display or promotional purposes only;high
#D031public wading poolany structure, basin, chamber or tank containing or intended to contain an artificial body of water having a depth of water equal to 75 centimetres or less at any point, that is provided for the recreational or instructive use of young children, other than a private residential wading pool or a wading pool for display or promotional purposes only;high
#D032recreational campa recreational camp within the meaning of Ontario Regulation 503/17 made under the Act;high
#D033wave action poola public pool that is provided with a means for inducing wave motion in the water.high
#D034alterationdoes not include routine maintenance or repair or replacement of existing equipment.high
#D035assistant lifeguard certificatean assistant lifeguard certificate issued by the Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross or another organization that provides equivalent training in lifeguarding and that is approved by the Minister for the purpose;high
#D036lifeguard certificatea lifeguard certificate issued by the Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross or another organization that provides equivalent training in lifeguarding and that is approved by the Minister for the purpose.high
#D037current first aid certificatea standard or higher first aid certificate that is dated not more than three years prior to the date on which the holder is on duty and that is issued by one of the following agencies: 1. St. John Ambulance. 2. Canadian Red Cross. 3. Lifesaving Society. 4. Canadian Ski Patrol. 5. An organization whose certificate the medical officer of health considers equivalent to a certificate referred to in paragraph 1, 2, 3 or 4.high
#D038medical officer of health or public health inspectormeans the medical officer of health or a public health inspector, as the case may be, of the board of health of the health unit in which the public pool or public spa referred to is situate.high
#D039Class 'A' poolbeing a public pool to which the general public is admitted or that is, i. operated in conjunction with or as part of a program of an educational, instructional, physical fitness or athletic institution or association, that is supported in whole or in part by public funds or public subscription, or ii. operated on the premises of a recreational camp, for use by campers and their visitors and camp personnel.high
#D040Class 'B' poolbeing a public pool that is, i. operated on the premises of an apartment building that contains six or more dwelling units or suites or a mobile home park, for the use of the occupants and their visitors, ii. operated as a facility to serve a community of six or more single-family private residences, for the use of residents and their visitors, iii. operated on the premises of a hotel for the use of its guests and their visitors, iv. operated on the premises of a campground for the use of its tenants and their visitors, v. operated in conjunction with, A. a club for the use of its members and their visitors, or B. a condominium, co-operative or community property that contains six or more dwelling units or suites for the use of the owners or members and their visitors, vi. operated in conjunction with a child care centre, a day camp or an establishment or facility for the care or treatment of persons who have special needs, for the use of those persons and their visitors, or vii. neither a Class A pool, nor exempt from the provisions of this Regulation.high
#D041Class C facilitybeing any of the following: 1. A public wading pool. 2. A public spray pad or public splash pad. 3. A water slide receiving basin that serves solely as a receiving basin for persons at the bottom of a water slide. 4. A public floatation tank.high
#D042Class ‘A’ poolbeing a public pool to which the general public is admitted or that is, i. operated in conjunction with or as part of a program of an educational, instructional, physical fitness or athletic institution or association, that is supported in whole or in part by public funds or public subscription, or ii. operated on the premises of a recreational camp, for use by campers and their visitors and camp personnel.high
#D043Class ‘B’ poolbeing a public pool that is, i. operated on the premises of an apartment building that contains six or more dwelling units or suites or a mobile home park, for the use of the occupants and their visitors, ii. operated as a facility to serve a community of six or more single-family private residences, for the use of residents and their visitors, iii. operated on the premises of a hotel for the use of its guests and their visitors, iv. operated on the premises of a campground for the use of its tenants and their visitors, v. operated in conjunction with, A. a club for the use of its members and their visitors, or B. a condominium, co-operative or community property that contains six or more dwelling units or suites for the use of the owners or members and their visitors, vi. operated in conjunction with a child care centre, a day camp or an establishment or facility for the care or treatment of persons who have special needs, for the use of those persons and their visitors, or vii. neither a Class A pool, nor exempt from the provisions of this Regulation.high
#D044WRIthe maximum number of operating days that may elapse between drainings, rounded up to a whole numberhigh
#D045Vthe total volume of the spa in litreshigh
#D046Uthe total estimated number of bather uses per operating dayhigh
#D047source waterFor the purposes of applying subsection 7 (1) to public spray pads or public splash pads without a circulation system, ‘make-up water’ shall be read as ‘source water’.high
#D048Dthe area in square metres of the part of the pool that is deeper than 1.35 metreshigh
#D049Sthe area in square metres of the part of the pool that is 1.35 metres in depth or shallowerhigh
#D050Dthe area in square metres of the part of the pool that is deeper than one metre when no waves are being inducedhigh
#D051Sthe area in square metres of the part of the pool that is one metre in depth or shallower when no waves are being inducedhigh
#D052boardhas a corresponding meaning to diving boardhigh
#D053platformhas a corresponding meaning to diving platformhigh
#D054air ventan outlet at the upper end of the casing that allows for equalization of air pressure between the inside of the casing and the atmosphere and for the release of gases from the well;high
#D055annular spacean open space between a casing or well screen and the side of a well, and includes space between overlapping casings within the well;high
#D056ANSIthe American National Standards Institute;high
#D057APIthe American Petroleum Institute;high
#D058aquifera water-bearing formation that is capable of transmitting water in sufficient quantities to serve as a source of water supply;high
#D059assistant well techniciana person who works at the construction of wells as an employee or agent of the holder of a well contractor licence under the supervision of the holder of a well technician licence;high
#D060ASTMASTM International;high
#D061authorizing certificatehas the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ;high
#D062AWWAthe American Water Works Association;high
#D063bedrock(a) the solid rock underlying unconsolidated material such as gravel, sand, silt and clay, or (b) solid rock at the ground surface;high
#D064bentonitea commercially produced sealing material to be used in well construction or abandonment that, (a) consists of more than 50 per cent sodium montmorillonite by weight, (b) has the ability to swell in the presence of water, (c) does not provide nutrients for bacteria, and (d) does not impair the quality of water with which it comes in contact;high
#D065CANNational Standard of Canada;high
#D066casingpipe, tubing or other material installed in a well to support its sides, but does not include a well screen;high
#D067chlorinateddisinfected with free chlorine residual;high
#D068dewatering wella well that is not used or intended for use as a source of water for agriculture or human consumption and that is made, (a) to lower or control the level of ground water in the area of the well, or (b) to remove materials that may be in the ground water;high
#D069flowing wella well that has a static water level above the ground surface;high
#D070mineralized waterwater containing in excess of 6,000 milligrams per litre total dissolved solids or 500 milligrams per litre chlorides or 500 milligrams per litre sulphates;high
#D071minor alterationwith respect to a well, (a) routine repair or maintenance, (b) the installation of monitoring, sampling or (c) the installation of a pump in a test hole, or (d) the installation of a well cap or watertight well cover;high
#D072NSFNSF International;high
#D073occupationhas the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ;high
#D074out-of-province regulatory authorityhas the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ;high
#D075overburdenunconsolidated material overlying bedrock;high
#D076pumpincludes associated pumping equipment;high
#D077regulated occupationhas the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ;high
#D078sealant(a) a slurry consisting of clean water and at least 20 per cent bentonite solids by weight, or (b) other material that is equivalent to a slurry described in clause (a) with respect to the ability to form a permanent watertight barrier;high
#D079static water levelthe level attained by water at equilibrium in a well when no water is being taken from the well;high
#D080subsurface formationincludes an aquifer;high
#D081suitable sealanta sealant that is compatible with the quality of the water found in the well;high
#D082test holea well that, (a) is made to test or to obtain information in respect of ground water or an aquifer, and (b) is not used or intended for use as a source of water for agriculture or human consumption;high
#D083tremie pipea pipe or tube with an inner diameter that is at least three times the diameter of the largest particle of material to pass through it and that is used to conduct material to the bottom of a hole, including a hole containing standing water;high
#D084well clustera group of wells for which the person constructing the wells may complete one well record under subsection 16.4 (1);high
#D085well ownerthe owner of land upon which a well is situated and includes a tenant or lessee of the land and a well purchaser;high
#D086well purchasera person who enters into a contract for the construction of a well with a person who is engaged in the business of constructing wells;high
#D087well recorda form supplied by the Ministry for recording information about a well during construction or abandonment of the well;high
#D088well screenperforated pipe or tubing, unsealed concrete tiles or other material installed in a well to filter out particulate matter and form the water intake zone.high
#D089person constructing a wellthe person is a well technician or other individual who works at the construction of the well;high
#D090well’s structural stagethe day on which the well is capable of being used for the purpose for which it was constructed but for, (a) compliance with section 15; (b) the installation of a pump; or (c) any alterations necessary to accommodate pumping, monitoring, sampling, testing or water treatment equipment.high
#D091concrete slurrya slurry (sometimes called a concrete slurry) consisting of clean water, Portland cement, clean sand and clean gravel;high