Chapter A - Introduction - City of Pickering

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9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS 9.1 CLASS EA PROCESS Environmental Assessment Act The planning of major municipal projects or activities in Ontario is subject to the Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.18. The purpose of the Act is “the betterment of the people of the whole or any part of Ontario by providing for the protection, conservation and wise management in Ontario of the environment”. For the purposes of the Act, “environment” includes social, economic, cultural and natural conditions. The Act requires a Municipality to comply with the MEA Class EA by preparing a class environmental assessment study (Class EA Study) for major municipal projects, describing the existing environment, the rationale for the undertaking, advantages and disadvantages of various alternative solutions, and the results of public consultation for the project. The Phase 2 MESP and this MESPA, followed the Class Environmental Assessment process for non-regional roads projects. As indicated in Section 1.0, at the time of preparation of this MESPA, the Region of Durham’s Central Pickering Development Plan Regional Services Class EA Study (CPDP Regional Services Class EA Study) has been initiated however has not proceeded to the point where preferred recommendations for the infrastructure subject to that study (major sewer and water infrastructure and internal and external Regional roads) were available. The recommendations for Regional infrastructure that are subject to the CPDP Regional Services Class EA Study which are included in this study should be considered as input to the Regional process and may require future amendments depending upon the results of the CPDP Regional Services Class EA Study. This approach was communicated in verbal, written and graphical presentations during the Public Information Centres (PIC’s) and discussions held with municipal and approval agencies. Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Act (MEA Class EA) The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process was developed by the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA 2000, amended 2007) to streamline the EA process for recurring municipal projects that are similar in nature, usually limited in scale, and with a predictable range of environmental effects that are responsive to mitigating measures. Projects undertaken by municipalities vary in their potential for environmental impact. As a result, projects are classified according to their potential for adverse environmental effect. The classifications under the Municipal Class EA process are: Schedule A These projects are limited in scale, have minimal adverse environmental effects, and typically consist of normal maintenance and operational activities. These The Sernas Group Inc., Stonybrook Consulting Inc. December 2011, Revised February 2013 Master Environmental Servicing Plan Amendment SPL Beatty, Bird and Hale Limited, Earthfx Inc. 07161 Seaton Community, City of Pickering AMEC Earth & Environmental, R.J. Burnside A-14 Amos Environment + Planning
projects are considered pre-approved and may proceed without following the full Class EA planning process. Schedule A+ These projects are also limited in scale, have minimal adverse environmental effects, and are considered pre-approved, following public notification prior to construction or implementation of the project. The purpose of the notification is to inform the public of projects occurring in their local area. Although the public is informed of the project, there is no appeal mechanism to the MOE. Schedule B These projects have the potential for some adverse environmental effects, thus requiring a screening process involving mandatory contact with directly affected public and relevant review agencies. The public and agencies are informed of the project and there is an appeal mechanism to the MOE which involves requesting a Part II Order. If all concerns can be adequately addressed, the project may proceed. These projects generally include improvements and minor expansions to existing facilities. Schedule C These projects have potential for significant environmental effects and are subject to the full planning and documentation procedures specified in the Class EA document. An Environmental Study Report must be prepared and submitted for review by the public and relevant review agencies. The public and agencies are informed of the project and there is an appeal mechanism to the MOE which involves requesting a Part II Order. If all public and agency comments and issues are resolved during the public review period, the project may proceed. These projects generally include construction of new facilities or major expansions to existing facilities. Figure A9.1 illustrates the Municipal Class EA process. The planning and design process of the Municipal Class EA typically applies to specific or individual projects as described above. Given the large geographic area, the broad scope of projects, number of projects and the length of time it will take to implement the projects, the study team determined that using the Master Plan approach would be a practical method of study for this project. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment recognizes that in cases such as the Seaton Community, there is a benefit to consider a group of interrelated projects through the development of a Master Plan in accordance with Section A.2.7 of the MEA Class EA. Master Plan Approach The Master Plan approach was determined to be the most effective and comprehensive means of satisfying the requirements of the EA Act and Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA process. Therefore, this MESPA is a Master Plan report which provides the documentation necessary to support Phases 1 and 2 of the MEA Class EA. The Sernas Group Inc., Stonybrook Consulting Inc. December 2011, Revised February 2013 Master Environmental Servicing Plan Amendment SPL Beatty, Bird and Hale Limited, Earthfx Inc. 07161 Seaton Community, City of Pickering AMEC Earth & Environmental, R.J. Burnside A-15 Amos Environment + Planning
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