Chapter A - Introduction - City of Pickering

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.
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