| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #Q001 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Consolidated Wastewater System Plan Requirements | wastewater | The 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 |
| #Q002 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Calculation of Average Daily Volume | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q003 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Method of Estimation Margin of Error | wastewater | The 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 |
| #Q004 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Installation of Monitoring Equipment | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q005 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maintenance of Monitoring Equipment | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q006 | operational | operational | mandatory | Calibration of Monitoring Equipment | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q007 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Intermittent Wastewater System Effluent Sampling | wastewater | The 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 |
| #Q008 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Continuous Wastewater System Effluent Sampling | wastewater | The 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 |
| #Q009 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Determination of Suspended Solids and CBOD | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q010 | monitoring | health | mandatory | Acute Lethality Testing Determination | wastewater | For 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 | |
| #Q011 | corrective_action | health | mandatory | Additional Tests for Acutely Lethal Samples | wastewater | If 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 |
| #Q012 | monitoring | operational | mandatory | Determination of CBOD Matter | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q013 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Requirement for Accredited Laboratory | wastewater | Any 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 | |
| #Q014 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Record Keeping Obligations | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q015 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Submission of Identification Report | wastewater | The owner or operator of a wastewater system must send to the authorization officer an identification report that contains the following information: | high | |
| #Q016 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Electronic Sending of Identification Report | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q017 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Updating Identification Report | wastewater | If 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 |
| #Q018 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Submission of Monitoring Report | wastewater | The 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 | |
| #Q019 | corrective_action | reporting | mandatory | Notice of Exceedance or Acute Lethality | wastewater | The 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 |
| #Q020 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Retention Period for Records | wastewater | An 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 | |
| #Q021 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Progress Report for Transitional Authorization | wastewater | The 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 |
| #Q022 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Compliance Obligations for Temporary Bypass Authorization | wastewater | An 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 |
| #Q023 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Final Report on Temporary Bypass | wastewater | The 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 |
| #Q024 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Plan Amendment Notice Methods | other | A 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 |
| #Q025 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Municipal Notice Recipient for Plan Amendments | other | A 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 |
| #Q026 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Prescribed Recipients for Plan Notice | other | The 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 |
| #Q027 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Hearing Notice Methods | other | A 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 |
| #Q028 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Disposal of Pre-Plan Sewage Works Matters | wastewater | A 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 |
| #Q029 | administrative | operational | mandatory | General Disposal Rule for Post-Plan Matters | other | Subject 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 |
| #Q030 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Hearing Notice Prescribed Recipients | other | For 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 |
| #Q031 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Hearing Notice Municipal Recipient | other | A 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 |
| #Q032 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Disposal of Pre-Plan Matters | other | Subject 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 |
| #Q033 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Transition for Settlement Areas Near Streams | other | A 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 |
| #Q034 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Transition for Buffers and Key Features | other | A 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 |
| #Q035 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Transition for Prior Planning Approvals | other | Despite 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 |
| #Q036 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Public Availability of Watershed Boundary Information | other | Subsection (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 |
| #Q037 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Transition Rule for Development Proposals with Prior Approvals | other | A 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 |
| #Q038 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Maintenance of Lake Simcoe Watershed Boundary Data File | other | The 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 | |
| #Q039 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Procedural Rules for Determining Commencement of Matters | other | For 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 | |
| #Q040 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Map Development and Publication | other | An 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 | |
| #Q041 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Annual Map Review and Update | other | At 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 | |
| #Q042 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Notification of Significant Map Changes | other | Where 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 |
| #Q043 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Mandatory Pre-submission Consultation | other | If 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 |
| #Q044 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Permit Application Submission Requirements | other | An 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 | |
| #Q045 | administrative | reporting | mandatory | Application Completeness Notification | other | Upon 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 | |
| #Q046 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on New Study Requests | other | If 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 |
| #Q047 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Application Review Timeline | other | A 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 |
| #Q048 | operational | operational | mandatory | Lake Simcoe Protection Conformity | other | For 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 |
| #Q049 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Policy and Procedure Document Development | other | Each 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 |
| Req ID | Category | Intent | Legal Status | Name | Subdomain(s) | Limit Type | Limit Value | Context | Conditions | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #P001 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | un-ionized ammonia | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | < 1.25 mg/L | the maximum concentration of un-ionized ammonia in the effluent is less than 1.25 mg/L, expressed as nitrogen (N), at 15˚C ± 1˚C | Maximum concentration determined for the given calendar year, quarter or month. | high |
| #P002 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (CBOD) | wastewater | requirement | <= 25 mg/L | the average carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand due to the quantity of CBOD matter in the effluent did not exceed 25 mg/L | Average calculated during the previous calendar year, previous quarter or previous month. | high |
| #P003 | physical | treatment | mandatory | suspended solids | wastewater | requirement | <= 25 mg/L | the average concentration of suspended solids in the effluent did not exceed 25 mg/L | Average 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 |
| #P004 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | total residual chlorine | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | <= 0.02 mg/L | the 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 wastewater | Average calculated during the previous calendar year, previous quarter or previous month. | high |
| #P005 | chemical | operational | mandatory | total residual chlorine | wastewater, aquatic life | MAC | <= 0.10 mg/L | so that the concentration of total residual chlorine in a grab sample of effluent does not exceed 0.10 mg/L | When measured using a total residual chlorine instrument or test in accordance with standards of good scientific practice. | high |
| #P006 | chemical | treatment | mandatory | un-ionized ammonia | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | <= 0.016 mg/L | the 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/L | Condition for temporary authorization to deposit effluent that contains un-ionized ammonia. | high |
| #P007 | physical | operational | mandatory | permafrost temperature threshold | other | requirement | <= 0 °C | definition of permafrost thermal condition | temperature remains at or below limit for more than one year | high |
| #P008 | operational | reporting | mandatory | well approval revocation period | other | requirement | 120 days | period to remedy situation causing suspension before revocation | after the date of suspension | high |
| #P009 | design | operational | mandatory | comprehensive inspection interval | other | requirement | 5 years | non-destructive examination of critical joints and structural members | at least once in every period | high |
| #P010 | design | operational | mandatory | formation leak-off test depth | other | requirement | > 10 m | depth below casing shoe requiring a leak-off or integrity test | applies to any casing other than conductor casing | high |
| #P011 | operational | reporting | mandatory | sample delivery deadline | other | requirement | 60 days | delivery of cutting samples, fluid samples and cores to the Board | after the rig release date unless analyses are ongoing | high |
| #P012 | operational | health | mandatory | support craft return time | other | requirement | <= 20 minutes | maximum distance for at least one support craft from a manned installation | must be suitably equipped for rescue and first aid | high |
| #P013 | design | operational | mandatory | offshore safety zone radius | other | requirement | 500 m | distance from the outer edge of an offshore installation defining the safety zone | support craft shall not enter without consent | high |
| #P014 | operational | reporting | mandatory | investigation report submission deadline | other | requirement | 21 days | submission of investigation report following major incidents | after the day on which the incident or near-miss occurred | high |
| #P015 | operational | reporting | mandatory | data and analysis submission deadline | other | requirement | 60 days | submission of results, data, analyses and schematics to the Board | after the day on which activity is completed | high |
| #P016 | operational | reporting | mandatory | well operations report deadline | other | requirement | 30 days | submission of well operation report to the Board | after the end of a well operation | high |
| #P017 | operational | reporting | mandatory | transfer meter calibration notice | other | requirement | >= 14 days | notice before the day on which any transfer meter prover or master meter is calibrated | prior to calibration of transfer meters used in conjunction with transfer meter | high |
| #P018 | operational | reporting | mandatory | press release advance notice | other | requirement | >= 24 hours | advance notice of any press release or press conference regarding an incident | except in an emergency situation where notice is without delay | high |
| #P019 | operational | operational | mandatory | core slab minimum size | other | requirement | >= 0.5 cross-sectional area | size of remaining longitudinal slab submitted to the Board after analysis samples removed | applies to conventional cores | high |
| #P020 | operational | reporting | mandatory | monthly production report deadline | other | requirement | <= 15 day of month | submission of report summarizing production data from the preceding month | not later than the 15th day of each month | high |
| #P021 | operational | reporting | mandatory | annual production report deadline | other | requirement | March 31 date | submission of annual production report for a pool, field or zone | relating to the preceding year | high |
| #P022 | operational | reporting | mandatory | annual environmental report deadline | other | requirement | March 31 date | submission of annual environmental report for each production project | relating to the preceding year | high |
| #P023 | operational | reporting | mandatory | drilling environmental report deadline | other | requirement | <= 90 days | submission of environmental report for exploration or delineation wells | after the rig release date | high |
| #P024 | operational | reporting | mandatory | annual safety report deadline | other | requirement | March 31 date | submission of annual safety report relating to preceding year | includes injuries and incident summaries | high |
| #P025 | operational | operational | mandatory | minimum well barriers | other | requirement | >= 2 barriers | after setting the surface casing, the operator shall ensure that at least two independent and tested well barriers are in place during all well operations | applies during all well operations after surface casing is set | high |
| #P026 | operational | reporting | mandatory | research study awareness reporting | other | requirement | >= 1 time(s) per year | the 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 studies | relating to the operator’s work or activities | high |
| #P027 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maximum Gravity Component for Administrative/Reporting Contraventions | wastewater | requirement | 100000 $ | 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 |
| #P028 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maximum Gravity Component for Environmental Management/Order Contraventions | wastewater | requirement | 60000 $ | 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 |
| #P029 | physical | operational | mandatory | pH Deviation Threshold (Less Serious) | wastewater | requirement | < 0.5 pH units | Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention involving pH. | Deviation from the pH value specified in an order. | high |
| #P030 | physical | operational | mandatory | pH Deviation Threshold (Serious) | wastewater | requirement | 0.5 - 1.0 pH units | Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention involving pH. | Deviation is 0.5 or more but less than 1.0. | high |
| #P031 | physical | operational | mandatory | pH Deviation Threshold (Very Serious) | wastewater | requirement | >= 1.0 pH units | Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention involving pH. | Deviation is 1.0 or more. | high |
| #P032 | chemical | operational | mandatory | Non-pH Limit Exceedance Threshold (Less Serious) | wastewater | requirement | < 50 % | Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention not relating to pH. | Percentage by which the numerical limit is exceeded. | high |
| #P033 | chemical | operational | mandatory | Non-pH Limit Exceedance Threshold (Serious) | wastewater | requirement | 50 - 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 |
| #P034 | chemical | operational | mandatory | Non-pH Limit Exceedance Threshold (Very Serious) | wastewater | requirement | >= 100 % | Classification of seriousness for a discharge limit contravention not relating to pH. | Exceedance is 100 per cent or more. | high |
| #P035 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maximum Gravity Component Reduction for Prevention | wastewater | requirement | 20 % | 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 |
| #P036 | operational | operational | mandatory | Maximum Gravity Component Reduction for Mitigation | wastewater | requirement | 10 % | 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 |
| #P037 | operational | operational | mandatory | Environmental Management System Reduction | wastewater | requirement | 5 % | 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 |
| #P038 | operational | operational | mandatory | Gravity Component Range: Type 3 Very Serious | wastewater | requirement | 60000 - 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 |
| #P039 | operational | reporting | mandatory | Penalty Review Request Period | wastewater | requirement | 15 days | Timeline 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 |
| #P040 | chemical | operational | mandatory | Toxic Substance Penalty Multiplier | wastewater, aquatic life | requirement | 1.35 multiplier | Multiplier 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 |
| #P041 | operational | operational | mandatory | EMS Audit Frequency | wastewater | requirement | 3 years | The 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 |
| #P042 | operational | operational | mandatory | Administrative/Agreement Contravention Reduction | wastewater | requirement | <= 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 |
| #P043 | operational | operational | mandatory | Multi-day Penalty Scaling (Days 2nd to 7th) | wastewater | requirement | 50 % | 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 |
| #P044 | operational | operational | mandatory | Gravity Component Range: Type 1 Less Serious | wastewater | requirement | 1000 - 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 |
| #P045 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Agreement Spend Multiplier | wastewater | requirement | 3 multiplier | Multiplier 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 |
| #P046 | operational | operational | mandatory | Multi-day Penalty Scaling (Days 8th to 30th) | wastewater | requirement | 25 % | 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 |
| #P047 | operational | operational | mandatory | Multi-day Penalty Scaling (Days 31st to 90th) | wastewater | requirement | 10 % | 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 |
| #P048 | operational | operational | mandatory | Multi-day Penalty Scaling (Days 91st to 180th) | wastewater | requirement | 5 % | 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 |
| #P049 | operational | operational | mandatory | Agreement Factor F | wastewater | requirement | 0.75 multiplier | Factor used to calculate the threshold for spend requirements in environmental penalty agreements. | F is 0.75 multiplied by (B – C – D). | high |
| #P050 | operational | treatment | mandatory | Excess Agreement Spend Multiplier | wastewater | requirement | 5 multiplier | Multiplier 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 |
| Req ID | Category | Name | Context | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #D001 | building code | The 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 | |
| #D002 | apartment building | a 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 | |
| #D003 | assistant lifeguard | a person designated by the owner or operator to assist a lifeguard to supervise bather safety; | high | |
| #D004 | automatic sensing device | a 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 | |
| #D005 | bather | a person dressed for bathing; | high | |
| #D006 | campground | land or premises used as an overnight camping facility other than a recreational camp; | high | |
| #D007 | child care centre | a child care centre as defined in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 ; | high | |
| #D008 | circulation system | a 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 | |
| #D009 | clean water | water added to a public pool or public spa after treatment in the pool or spa circulation system; | high | |
| #D010 | club | an organization that operates facilities for the use of its members and their guests; | high | |
| #D011 | daily use period | the period of time during which a public pool or public spa is open for use in an operating day; | high | |
| #D012 | day camp | a camp or resort that admits persons for temporary custody for a continuous period not exceeding twenty-four hours; | high | |
| #D013 | deck | the area immediately surrounding a public pool or public spa; | high | |
| #D014 | diving board | a flexible board and “board” has a corresponding meaning; | high | |
| #D015 | diving platform | a rigid platform and “platform” has a corresponding meaning; | high | |
| #D016 | general area | an area adjacent to the deck within a pool or spa enclosure that is used for activities other than bathing; | high | |
| #D017 | guest | a person who contracts for sleeping accommodation in a hotel and includes each member of the person’s party; | high | |
| #D018 | hotel | a hotel, inn, motel, resort or other building or premises operated to provide sleeping accommodation for the public; | high | |
| #D019 | lifeguard | a 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 | |
| #D020 | make-up water | water added to a public pool or public spa from an external source; | high | |
| #D021 | mobile home park | land or premises maintained to provide a temporary or permanent location for mobile homes; | high | |
| #D022 | modified pool | a public pool that has a basin-shaped floor sloping downward and inward toward the interior from the rim; | high | |
| #D023 | operating day | a day on which the pool or spa is in operation; | high | |
| #D024 | operator | a person designated by the owner of a public pool or public spa as being responsible for the operation of the pool or spa; | high | |
| #D025 | owner | a person who is the owner of a public pool or spa; | high | |
| #D026 | public cold plunge pool | a 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 | |
| #D027 | public floatation pool | a 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 | |
| #D028 | public floatation tank | a 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 | |
| #D029 | public spa | a 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 | |
| #D030 | public spray pad or public splash pad | an 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 | |
| #D031 | public wading pool | any 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 | |
| #D032 | recreational camp | a recreational camp within the meaning of Ontario Regulation 503/17 made under the Act; | high | |
| #D033 | wave action pool | a public pool that is provided with a means for inducing wave motion in the water. | high | |
| #D034 | alteration | does not include routine maintenance or repair or replacement of existing equipment. | high | |
| #D035 | assistant lifeguard certificate | an 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 | |
| #D036 | lifeguard certificate | a 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 | |
| #D037 | current first aid certificate | a 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 | |
| #D038 | medical officer of health or public health inspector | means 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 | |
| #D039 | Class 'A' pool | being 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 | |
| #D040 | Class 'B' pool | being 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 | |
| #D041 | Class C facility | being 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 | |
| #D042 | Class ‘A’ pool | being 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 | |
| #D043 | Class ‘B’ pool | being 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 | |
| #D044 | WRI | the maximum number of operating days that may elapse between drainings, rounded up to a whole number | high | |
| #D045 | V | the total volume of the spa in litres | high | |
| #D046 | U | the total estimated number of bather uses per operating day | high | |
| #D047 | source water | For 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 | |
| #D048 | D | the area in square metres of the part of the pool that is deeper than 1.35 metres | high | |
| #D049 | S | the area in square metres of the part of the pool that is 1.35 metres in depth or shallower | high | |
| #D050 | D | the area in square metres of the part of the pool that is deeper than one metre when no waves are being induced | high | |
| #D051 | S | the area in square metres of the part of the pool that is one metre in depth or shallower when no waves are being induced | high | |
| #D052 | board | has a corresponding meaning to diving board | high | |
| #D053 | platform | has a corresponding meaning to diving platform | high | |
| #D054 | air vent | an 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 | |
| #D055 | annular space | an open space between a casing or well screen and the side of a well, and includes space between overlapping casings within the well; | high | |
| #D056 | ANSI | the American National Standards Institute; | high | |
| #D057 | API | the American Petroleum Institute; | high | |
| #D058 | aquifer | a water-bearing formation that is capable of transmitting water in sufficient quantities to serve as a source of water supply; | high | |
| #D059 | assistant well technician | a 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 | |
| #D060 | ASTM | ASTM International; | high | |
| #D061 | authorizing certificate | has the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ; | high | |
| #D062 | AWWA | the American Water Works Association; | high | |
| #D063 | bedrock | (a) the solid rock underlying unconsolidated material such as gravel, sand, silt and clay, or (b) solid rock at the ground surface; | high | |
| #D064 | bentonite | a 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 | |
| #D065 | CAN | National Standard of Canada; | high | |
| #D066 | casing | pipe, tubing or other material installed in a well to support its sides, but does not include a well screen; | high | |
| #D067 | chlorinated | disinfected with free chlorine residual; | high | |
| #D068 | dewatering well | a 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 | |
| #D069 | flowing well | a well that has a static water level above the ground surface; | high | |
| #D070 | mineralized water | water 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 | |
| #D071 | minor alteration | with 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 | |
| #D072 | NSF | NSF International; | high | |
| #D073 | occupation | has the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ; | high | |
| #D074 | out-of-province regulatory authority | has the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ; | high | |
| #D075 | overburden | unconsolidated material overlying bedrock; | high | |
| #D076 | pump | includes associated pumping equipment; | high | |
| #D077 | regulated occupation | has the same meaning as in subsection 2 (1) of the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 ; | high | |
| #D078 | sealant | (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 | |
| #D079 | static water level | the level attained by water at equilibrium in a well when no water is being taken from the well; | high | |
| #D080 | subsurface formation | includes an aquifer; | high | |
| #D081 | suitable sealant | a sealant that is compatible with the quality of the water found in the well; | high | |
| #D082 | test hole | a 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 | |
| #D083 | tremie pipe | a 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 | |
| #D084 | well cluster | a group of wells for which the person constructing the wells may complete one well record under subsection 16.4 (1); | high | |
| #D085 | well owner | the owner of land upon which a well is situated and includes a tenant or lessee of the land and a well purchaser; | high | |
| #D086 | well purchaser | a 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 | |
| #D087 | well record | a form supplied by the Ministry for recording information about a well during construction or abandonment of the well; | high | |
| #D088 | well screen | perforated 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 | |
| #D089 | person constructing a well | the person is a well technician or other individual who works at the construction of the well; | high | |
| #D090 | well’s structural stage | the 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 | |
| #D091 | concrete slurry | a slurry (sometimes called a concrete slurry) consisting of clean water, Portland cement, clean sand and clean gravel; | high |