CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DUBREUILVILLE
Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process
Phase 2 Report: Steps 5 to 7
January 2019 KEC Ref: 1203.03
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Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5 - 7
Table of Contents
The Proponent ...... 1 Study Area...... 1
Problem/Opportunity...... 3 Project Description ...... 3
First Point of Consultation (Step 1 of the Screening Process) ...... 5 Second Point of Consultation (Step 5 of the Screening Process) ...... 6
Hydrogeological Review ...... 7
Potential Archaeological Sites ...... 8
Effect on Surface and Groundwater ...... 9
Effect on Land ...... 11
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Effect on Air and Noise ...... 12
Effect on Natural Environment ...... 15
Effect on Resources ...... 17
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Effects on Socio-economic Environment ...... 18
Effect on Heritage and Culture ...... 20
Effects on Indigenous Communities ...... 20
Other ...... 21
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Site Location ...... 2 Figure 2: Environmental Screening Process ...... 4
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Review of Potential Site Locations and Identification of Preferred Locations Appendix B: Existing Waste Disposal Site ECA Appendix C: Notice of Commencement Appendix D: Consultation List Appendix E: Hydrogeological Review Appendix F: Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Landfill Site for the Township of Dubreuilville in the District of Algoma, Ontario Appendix G: Environmental Screening Criteria Checklist
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INTRODUCTION
The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville (Township) operates a municipal waste disposal site, approximately 4 kilometers north-northeast by road from the centre of the built-up community of Dubreuilville in the District of Algoma (as shown on Figure 1). The site receives non- hazardous domestic and commercial waste produced by the residents of the Township and the surrounding area.
Based on the estimated volume of in-place material at the Township’s waste disposal site, the current site is nearing capacity. To address the declining waste disposal capacity, and considering limitations of the current site, the Township has initiated the Screening Process under the Province’s Environmental Assessment (EA) Act to establish a new municipal solid waste landfill site. A new site will provide an additional disposal capacity of 100,000 cubic meters.
The Proponent
The proponent is the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville, located at:
23 Rue Des Pins Dubreuilville, ON P0S 1B0 Tel: (705) 884-2340
The Township is located in Northern Ontario, approximately 30 kilometers east of Highway 17 along Secondary Highway 519, between Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay.
Study Area
As the Environmental Screening Process is focused on the establishment of a new waste disposal site, the Study Area is identified as lands within a 500m radius from the preliminary preferred site location identified in the 2015 report Review of Potential Site Locations and Identification of Preferred Location (copy provided in Appendix A).
CURRENT WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
The existing waste disposal site, located on Crown land and operated by the Township, is situated on a 2-hectare parcel of property with an approved fill area of 1.6 hectares. The site is approved to receive non-hazardous solid municipal waste from approximately 700 permanent residents as well as from the local mines and surrounding area. Residential (curbside) and commercial waste is collected and hauled to the site on a weekly basis. Waste is also received via direct haul by area residents and other users.
The site includes a designated drop-off area for scrap metal and a steel shipping container, located just within the entrance gate, to store household electronics. The Township collects aluminum cans during residential waste collection days which along with onsite stored materials, are collected
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Figure 1: Township of Dubreuilville existing and proposed municipal waste disposal site locations.
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A copy of the existing site’s Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) is located in Appendix B.
PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Problem/Opportunity
Based on estimates developed for the volume of in-place material at the Township’s waste disposal site, the current site is nearing capacity. The Township’s primary need is to secure a technically suitable waste disposal site with adequate capacity to accommodate waste generated over at least a 25-year period.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a new municipal waste disposal site to accommodate the Township’s waste disposal needs. The proposed landfill site will have a volume of 100,000 cubic meters and the expected lifespan will be affected by the degree to which the site is utilized by existing and proposed mines as well as other users in the Dubreuilville area. Considering this, it is anticipated that the lifespan of the site will range from 27 – 47 years.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS
The establishment of a new municipal waste disposal site with a proposed capacity of 100,000 m3 is considered a project listed under Part III of the Waste Management Projects Regulation and requires that the Township follow the steps to complete the Environmental Screening Process as outlined in the Guide to Environmental Assessment Requirements for Waste Management Projects. A process flowchart is shown in Figure 2. In accordance with the noted guideline, the tasks to be completed as part of the Environmental Screening Process are listed below and will be carried out in two phases.
Phase 1:
1. Prepare and Publish Notice of Commencement of a Screening Project; 2. Identify Problem or Opportunity and Provide Project Description; 3. Apply Screening Criteria Checklist to Identify Potential Environmental Effects; 4. Describe Potential Environmental Effects, Concerns and Issues to be Addressed; 5. Consult with Interested Persons to Identify Issues/Concerns;
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Figure 2: Environmental Screening Process (Source: Guide to Environmental Assessment Requirements for Waste Management Projects)
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Phase 2:
6. Conduct Detailed Site Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects; 7. Develop Impact Mitigation Measures; 8. Consult with Interested Persons and Government Agencies to Identify Any Issues or Concerns; 9. Identify Significant Net Effects and Reporting; 10. Conduct Additional Studies and Assessments; 11. Prepare Environmental Screening Report; 12. Publish Notice of Study Completion of Environmental Screening Process; 13. Address Elevation Requests; and 14. Submit Statement of Completion.
Upon completion of the Environmental Screening Process, an Environmental Compliance Approval (under the Environmental Protection Act) for the new Dubreuilville waste disposal site will be required.
First Point of Consultation (Step 1 of the Screening Process)
A Notice of Commencement of the Environmental Screening Process was prepared and circulated to the residents of the Township of Dubreuilville in April of 2014 for the purpose of introducing them to the proposed undertaking and informing them of upcoming consultation sessions. The notice was also posted on the Consultant’s website and submitted to applicable government ministries/departments/agencies and Indigenous communities.
A copy of the Notice of Commencement is presented in Appendix C.
Government ministries/departments/agencies and Indigenous communities contacted are listed below. Appendix D identifies those who requested that they be consulted during the screening process.
1. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; 2. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport; 3. Ministry of Northern Development and Mines; 4. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry; 5. Ministry of Transportation; 6. Ministry of indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; 7. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and rural Affairs; 8. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; 9. Ministry of Municipal Affair; 10. Environment and Climate Change Canada; 11. Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency; 12. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada; 13. Métis Nation of Ontario;
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14. Michipicoten First Nation; 15. Batchewana First Nation; 16. Garden River First Nation; 17. Pic Mobert (North and South) First Nation; 18. Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation; 19. Missanabie Cree First Nation; 20. Red Sky Métis Independent Nation; 21. Algoma Public Health; 22. Brookfield Renewable Power Inc.; 23. Algoma Power Inc.; and, 24. Great Lakes Power Transmission.
Five comments were received following circulation of the Notice of Commencement:
1. An email from Ms. Louise Perrier (Public Contact) was received on April 30, 2013. She stated she was not in favour of the proposed location of the new waste disposal site as its distance from the Township’s core would create increased costs to the Township with respect to labour, equipment and operating costs. Ms. Perrier inquired about the site selection process and was concerned about the safety along Goudreau Road, mainly with respect to the hilly areas and winter road conditions; 2. Chief Duncan Michano of Objibways of the Pic River provided comments on February 20, 2018. He stated that as the project is not within the territory or within a watershed that flows within the territory of the Objibways of the Pic River, that he had no concerns; 3. Mr. Shawn Fortin (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)) provided comments on February 20, 2018. He confirmed the MNRF’s wish to remain on the consultation list for the project and provided information regarding the MNRF Class EA for Resource Stewardship and Facility Development Projects; 4. Ms. Shelly Wainio (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)) provided comments on March 20, 2018 and confirmed the Ministry’s continued involvement with the project. She acknowledged key project details and provided information regarding the project’s duty to consult with Indigenous communities; and, 5. Mr. Jeff Elkow (Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)) provided preliminary comments that included criteria for evaluating archaeological potential as well as built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes.
Second Point of Consultation (Step 5 of the Screening Process)
Steps 1 – 4 of the MECP Environmental Screening Process were completed and summarized in a May 2018 report titled “Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process Phase 1 Report: Steps 1 to 4”. The report identified the project’s problem/opportunity statement, provided a project description and summarized the results of an initial screening of alternatives to the undertaking as well as potential locations for the establishment of a municipal waste disposal site. The report also summarized the results of the application of the environmental screening criteria
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The Environmental Screening Process Phase 1 report was circulated to government ministries/departments/agencies and Indigenous communities that had expressed an interest in the project (i.e. those contacts listed in Appendix D). They were asked to review the report and provide any comments or suggestions relative to their agencies mandate or jurisdiction.
Two comments were received following the circulation of the Phase 1 report:
1. Ms. Jennifer Paetz (Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines (ENDM)) stated that the Ministry had reviewed the information provided with respect to mine hazards, mining lands, geology and mineral resource potential as well as potential economic and development impacts. The Ministry had no concerns but suggested that the Township look into withdrawing the surface rights for the project area as the area is currently open for claim registration; and, 2. Ms. Denicia Tucker (Ministry of Transportation (MTO)) noted that the Ministry did not have any comments regarding the report but would like to remain on the consultation list for the project.
The MNRF was contacted in August of 2018 regarding the surface rights for the project area. The MNRF confirmed that the surface rights for the project area had been withdrawn in February of 2018.
SITE SPECIFIC STUDIES
Hydrogeological Review
Technical Memorandum No. 1
To assess the suitability of the proposed site and assist in the interpretation of the local hydrogeological regimes, a detailed review of requirements and site characteristics including the determination of the anticipated waste volumes and the related fill, buffer and contaminant attenuation zone (CAZ) areas was completed and presented in the October 2018 Technical Memorandum No. 1 (copy provided in Appendix E).
Based on the analysis described and the application of best management practices anticipated for the proposed site, acceptable water quality impacts are expected.
Technical Memorandum No. 2
In order to confirm assumptions made regarding the local hydrogeological regime, a more focused investigation of the conditions at the proposed site was carried out as part of a Stage 1
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Hydrogeological Review, as described in the July 2018 Technical Memorandum No. 2 (copy provided in Appendix E).
To support the investigation, boreholes were advanced and monitoring well were constructed to characterize sub-surface geology, establish the water table elevation and to determine hydrogeological characteristics such as vertical gradients. Topographic information was also collected at the monitoring well locations, local surface water features and along the existing access road. Based on field investigations and collected information, it was determined that soils within the boundaries of the proposed site are anticipated to possess good potential to attenuate contaminants and that the soil unit above the water table is expected to be in the order of 4 to 5 meters thick.
Considering the findings of the field investigations and the fact that the proposed fill area and CAZ are located within a single drainage basin, the movement of the leachate plume is anticipated to be predictable and monitored with a high degree of certainty. The Stage 1 review also noted that based on the interpreted north-east groundwater flow, that the proposed footprint must be reoriented as groundwater was originally interpreted to flow in a southerly direction.
Potential Archaeological Sites
The MTCS was contacted in February of 2018. The Ministry provided criteria for assessing the archaeological potential as well as the built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes within the study area. Following the completion of the criteria checklists, it was determined that there was a low potential for built heritage or cultural heritage landscapes within the study area, but as water sources are located within 300m of the proposed site, the site was identified as having archaeological potential. As a result, an archaeological assessment was completed.
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment
A Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment Report was completed by Woodland Heritage Services in November of 2018, in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990), Municipal Planning Act and by the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologist (2011).
During the completion of the Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment, it was determined that features of archaeological potential existed in the northern and northwestern portions of the study area. As a result, these areas were subject to Stage 2 archaeological testing.
Stage 2 archaeological shovel testing was completed in the areas noted as having archaeological potential. Test pits were excavated by hand using the 5 meter interval standard, with soils being screened and examined for cultural features.
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Following the completion of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessments, no previously unknown archaeological resources were found and it was determined that no further archaeological assessment was required for the area proposed for the new landfill site.
A copy of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment is located in Appendix F.
ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Potential environmental effects resulting from the establishment of a waste disposal site were identified through the application of the Screening Criteria Checklist (copy located in Appendix G) and summarized in the Environmental Screening Process Phase 1 report. Mitigation measures/impact management for the potential environmental effects identified are included in this section.
Effect on Surface and Groundwater
Might the project cause negative effects on surface water quality, quantities or flow?
Negative impacts to water in the vicinity of the proposed site are possible as the establishment of a waste disposal site is expected to generate landfill leachate.
Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
Both short and long-term operation and maintenance of the waste disposal site will require that close attention be paid to the surface drainage patterns within the fill area. As it is essential that surface water ponding on the fill area be eliminated wherever possible, and otherwise minimized, the placement of waste material will be positioned and properly sloped so that leachate generation though surface water percolation is minimized. Drainage of surface water is to be directed to areas within the buffer zone to be naturally attenuated.
To assess the effects of surface water runoff on receiving watercourses within the vicinity of the waste disposal site, the Township will establish a surface water monitoring program that will continue throughout the life and following closure of the proposed waste disposal site. Analytical results will be compared to the standards including MECP’s Provincial Water Quality Objectives (PWQO), Canadian Water Quality Guidelines (CWQG) and Aquatic Protection Values (APV) to determine possible impacts from landfilling activities.
Net Effects
It is anticipated that the proposed waste disposal site will likely not impact surface waters in the vicinity of the site. As the soils surrounding the waste disposal site are comprised of permeable coarse-grained material including sand and gravel, it is expected that surface water from the site would infiltrate the soil strata and contaminants be attenuated prior to leaving the site. The
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Might the project cause negative effects in groundwater quality, quantity or movement?
As the placement of waste material at the new site is expected to generate landfill leachate, groundwater impacts are expected.
Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
To assess the current conditions within the area of the proposed waste disposal site, groundwater monitoring wells were installed in July of 2017. The current monitoring program includes the collection of groundwater samples twice annually for comparison to MECPs Ontario Drinking Water Standards (ODWS). To help confirm groundwater flow direction and identify potential contamination as a result of site operations, it is likely that additional groundwater monitoring wells may be required. The existing groundwater monitoring program, including data from future monitoring locations, will continue throughout the life of the waste disposal site and following closure.
Potential impacts of waste disposal activities on the neighbouring properties will be assessed in accordance with the MECPs Reasonable Use Concept (RUC). The RUC policy compares groundwater at the property boundaries to ODWS aesthetic and health-related concentrations. For the purpose of providing sufficient area for the waste disposal site and natural attenuation of landfill contaminants, the Township will correspond with the MNRF regarding the development of an agreement to use/acquire Crown land.
In addition to natural attenuation, best management practices such as maintaining a small working face, proper site grading and the placement of daily cover material will be implemented to mitigate leachate formation.
Net Effects
It is expected that through the application of the mitigation measures noted, groundwater quality at the property boundary will likely be attenuated to levels below MECP standards and that no off- site receptors will be negatively impacted.
Might the project cause significant sedimentation or soil erosion or shoreline or riverbank erosion on or off site?
As the area proposed for the construction of the waste disposal site is not in the area of lakes/rivers or in an area of unstable land, no negative effects caused by sedimentation or erosion are expected.
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Might the project cause negative effects on surface or groundwater from accidental spills or releases (e.g. leachate) to the environment?
As mentioned in section 6.1.1 and 6.1.2, the addition of waste material and the likelihood of leachate generation at the site can have negative effects on surface and groundwater.
Mitigation Measures
Maintenance of the waste disposal site to prevent surface water ponding and water percolation through waste material is required as part of the construction of the new site. To assess the effects of surface water runoff as well as the effects of leachate infiltration in the groundwater system, the monitoring programs described in section 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 will continue throughout the life of the proposed landfill site.
Net Effects
The proposed undertaking is expected to result in leachate generation on-site. However, through the application of the mitigation measures described in section 6.1.1 and 6.1.2, off-site groundwater and surface water contaminant concentrations are anticipated to be below MECP allowable concentrations.
Effect on Land
The proposed waste disposal site is not in the vicinity of residential, commercial, institutional or sensitive lands. The site is located on lands zoned as rural, not currently approved for waste disposal.
Might the project cause negative effects on residential, commercial, institutional or other sensitive lands uses within 500 meters from the site boundary?
The proposed waste disposal site is to be located in an area of undeveloped land, approximately 3 kilometers southwest from the centre of the community of Dubreuilville and accessed from Goudreau Road. As the site is not within 500 meters of residential, commercial, institutional or sensitive lands, no negative effects on such land uses are expected.
Might the project not be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, provincial land use or resource management plans?
The proposed waste disposal site accompanied with a waste diversion program and an approved ECA fulfills section 1.6.8.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement as well as the MECPs Guideline D-4 Land Use On or Near Landfills and Dump. The site is not located within an area designated as part of a resource management plan. As a result, no negative effects are expected with the proposed landfill site.
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Might the project be inconsistent with municipal land use policies, plans and zoning bylaws (including municipal setbacks)?
The land proposed for the construction of a new waste disposal site is currently Crown land.
Might the project use lands not zoned as industrial, heavy industrial or waste disposal?
The proposed site is located on lands zoned as a rural, not currently approved for waste disposal. Changes to the Township’s official plan and zoning by-laws will be required for the site to comply with municipal land use policies. The Township will also be required to enter into an agreement with the MNRF so that Crown land may be used/acquired for the establishment of a new site. Preliminary discussions have been held with the MNRF.
Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
Prior to the construction of a waste disposal site, the Township will complete the appropriate steps required to comply with municipal planning policies and land use zoning designations. This will involve an amendment to the Township’s Official Plan and zoning bylaw. This includes revisions to the Township’s zoning maps.
The Township will also be required to complete the MNRF land use permit application and necessary agreements to use/acquire the Crown land required for the fill area, buffer and contaminant attenuation zone.
Net Effects
It is anticipated that following the appropriate changes to the Township’s Official Plan and zoning bylaw that there will be no net negative effects as the site will be consistent with municipal land use policies, plans and zoning bylaws.
Might the project use hazard lands or unstable lands subject to erosion?
No hazard lands or unstable lands are located in close proximity to the proposed waste disposal site.
Might the project cause negative effects related to the remediation of contaminated land.
As the proposed site is not to be developed on previously contaminated land, no negative effects are expected.
Effect on Air and Noise
The nature of operations and the equipment used at the proposed Dubreuilville municipal waste disposal site will be similar to the existing site.
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Might the project cause negative effects on air quality due to the emissions (for parameters such as temperature, thermal treatment exhaust flue gas volume, nitrogen dioxide, residual oxygen, opacity, hydrogen chloride, suspended particles, or other contaminants)?
With the exception of controlled burning of small quantities of clean wood and brush, there will be no burning of municipal waste at the site as part of the waste disposal site operations. Other than vehicular exhaust, it is expected that emissions will be limited to methane from organic decomposition within the waste.
Might the project cause negative effects from the emission of greenhouse gases (e.g. carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane)?
It is expected that as part of the proposed expansion, natural biodegradation of organic wastes at the site will produce landfill gas that may be emitted to the atmosphere.
Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
It is likely that the gases produced as part of the natural biodegradation process will passively vent through the waste material deposited or be readily released to the air through relatively permeable cover material.
Currently, the small volumes of landfill gas produced at the existing waste disposal site have not warranted the use of a gas control system. Similarly, it is anticipated that the amount of methane produced during the operation of the new waste disposal site will likely not require the use of a landfill gas control system, however, the monitoring for the presence of methane gas may be carried out periodically at locations in the fill area, buffer zone and/or monitoring wells to assess landfill gas generation at the site.
Net Effects
Based on site characteristic, it is anticipated that the small quantities of methane gas produced at the proposed waste disposal site would be concentrated at the fill area in amounts not likely to cause negative impacts on residents and adjacent properties.
Might the project cause negative effects from the emission of dust or odour?
It is expected that the unpaved access roads to the proposed site may create negative effects due to the emission of dust. Landfilling activities such as the movement of waste materials, waste compaction and the application of cover material can all lead to an increase in dust levels at the site. Site characteristics and operational activities taking place at the waste disposal site may lead to dust and odour emissions resulting in negative air impacts. However, considering the small size of the site and surrounding treed buffer, impacts are anticipated to be minimal.
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Mitigation Measures
The treed buffer that surrounds the proposed waste disposal site is expected to act as a natural barrier to minimize dust emissions between the fill area and adjacent properties while reducing wind speeds across the site. Although not expected, should complaints be received regarding dust levels at the site, the need for control measures will be re-evaluated.
As the site is expected to receive small quantities of waste annually, it is expected that odours will generally be limited to the area directly adjacent to the waste disposal site. Similarly to current procedures, odour emissions will be controlled through the operation of a small working face and the application of cover material. The Township will limit the area of exposed wastes at the site and priority landfilling will be given to highly odourous wastes.
Net Effects
Although the potential for the generation of dust and odour exists on-site, it is expected that proper site operations will result in minimal impacts on the surrounding environment. Negative net effects are not expected.
Might the project cause negative effects from the emission of noise?
A certain level of noise is expected as a result of landfilling activities at the proposed site. Noise generated from the hauling of wastes to the site as well as from the movement and compaction of wastes onsite can lead to negative noise impacts to the properties in the vicinity of the site.
Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
The proposed waste disposal site is to be located on Crown land, approximately 3 kilometers southwest from the centre of the community of Dubreuilville. The area surrounding the proposed site is undeveloped with no residents or businesses within 500 meters of the site. Noise emissions from the proposed site are not expected to affect the use of adjacent properties.
The proposed site will be accessed from Goudreau Road. Although the level of noise along the new haul route is expected to increase, there are no residential properties located along the route. Negative noise impacts relating to the hauling of waste to the new site are not expected.
The proposed waste disposal site is expected to receive small volumes of waste and should not require the regular operation of equipment to manage the waste. Equipment operation for the compaction and contouring of waste as well as the application of cover material will occur as needed during days of the week when the site is closed to the public. Landfill maintenance will also take place during day time periods to minimize off-site noise impacts.
The site attendant and equipment operators shall observe activities at the landfill for unusual levels of noise. Generally, equipment being used at the site shall be equipped with appropriate and
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Net Effects
The proposed site is not expected to result in negative net effects relating to noise emissions as the site will be located approximately 1.5 kilometers south of Goudreau Road, surrounded by a treed buffer.
Might the project cause light pollution from trucks or other operational activities at the site?
As the operation and maintenance of the proposed site is expected to take place during daylight hours, no negative impacts from light pollution are expected.
Effect on Natural Environment
The proposed construction of a new waste disposal site will involve the removal of second growth forest cover, potentially impacting wildlife and vegetative species.
Might the project cause negative effects on rare (vulnerable), threatened or endangered species of flora or fauna or their habitat?
Currently, no known rare, threatened or endangered species have been identified within the study area. Should any individual animal be affected by the development of the proposed site, it is expected that they would be displaced to areas of similar habitat that surround the site.
Might the project cause negative effects on protected natural areas such as ANSIs, ESAs or other significant natural areas?
No protected areas such as Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs), Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) or other significant natural areas have been identified within the study area.
Might the project cause negative effects on designated wetlands?
Negative impacts on the unevaluated wetlands located approximately 315 meters north-northeast and 420m southeast of the proposed fill area are possible as the establishment of a waste disposal site is expected to generate landfill leachate. Mitigation Measures
Both short and long-term operation and maintenance of the waste disposal site will require that close attention be paid to the surface drainage patterns within the fill area. As it is essential that surface water ponding on the fill area be eliminated wherever possible, and otherwise minimized,
kresin engineering corporation Page 15 of 22 Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5 - 7 the placement of waste material will be positioned and properly sloped so that leachate generation though surface water percolation is minimized. Drainage of surface water is to be directed to areas within the buffer zone to be naturally attenuated.
To assess the effects of landfill leachate on receiving watercourses within the vicinity of the waste disposal site, the Township will establish a surface water monitoring program that will continue throughout the life and following closure of the proposed waste disposal site. Analytical results will be compared to the MECP’s PWQOs, CWQGs, and APVs to determine the impacts from landfilling activities.
Net Effects
It is anticipated that the proposed waste disposal site will not impact the unevaluated wetlands in the vicinity of the site. Site design will ensure that surface water generated within the fill area will be allowed to infiltrate into the groundwater system. The vegetative buffer surrounding the waste disposal site would also promote filtration of contaminants such as sediments prior to reaching adjacent wetlands.
Might the project cause negative effects on wildlife habitat, populations, corridors or movement?
It is anticipated that potential construction and operational impacts to the environment associated with the establishment of the waste disposal site will be minimal. With the abundance of undisturbed habitat in the area, it is anticipated that affected wildlife, if any, will be displaced to areas where similar habitat exists. Negative effects are not expected.
Might the project cause negative effects on wildlife habitat, spawning, movement or environmental conditions (e.g. water temperature, turbidity, etc.)?
As there are no direct fish habitats in proximity to the proposed site, negative effects are not expected.
Might the project cause negative effects on locally important or valued ecosystems or vegetation?
The MNRF does not identify any significant areas within the vicinity of the proposed site. Habitat types in proximity to the site are common throughout Northern Ontario. As the undeveloped land adjacent to the proposed waste disposal site is of similar habitat, negative effects are not expected.
Might the project increase bird hazards within the area that could impact surrounding land uses (e.g. airports)?
The construction of the proposed waste disposal site may potentially increase the number of birds attracted to the surrounding area.
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Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
The establishment of a new waste disposal site has the potential to increase the number of birds, insects, rodents and other wildlife to the area. However, it is anticipated that the proper management of a small working face and the progressive application of cover material would minimize the presence of birds and other nuisance wildlife.
Net Effects
It is anticipated that with the application of the mentioned mitigation measures that surrounding land uses would not be negatively impacted as a result of the proposed expansion.
Effect on Resources
Might the project result in practices inconsistent with waste studies and/or waste diversion targets (e.g. result in final disposal of materials subject to diversion programs)?
Similarly to the existing waste disposal site, designated drop-off locations for residents to deposit recyclables including tires, scrap metal and household electronics will be provided at the proposed site. The Township will continue to collect aluminum cans during residential waste collection days which along with onsite stored materials, will be collected by an appropriate recycling contractor/local entrepreneur when required. No negative net effects are expected.
Might the project result in generation of energy that cannot be captured and utilized?
Although waste disposal activities at the proposed site are expected to generate landfill gases, the amounts produced are expected to be minimal and of little economic value. No negative effects are expected.
Might the project be located a distance from required infrastructure (such as availability to customers, markets and other factors)?
The proposed site is to be located in close proximity to the Township’s core, approximately 3 kilometers southwest from the centre of the community off of Goudreau Road. The haul distance to the proposed site is similar to the existing site and is not expected to result in negative effects related to distance.
Might the project cause negative effects on the use of Canada Land Inventory Class 1 – 3, specifically crop or locally significant agricultural lands?
The proposed waste disposal site is located on Crown Land zoned as Rural and lies adjacent to land zoned for Mineral Aggregate Resources. Negative effects are not expected as the proposed location of the site and surrounding area are not used for agricultural purposed and have not been classified as agriculturally significant lands.
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Might the project cause negative effects on existing agricultural production?
The proposed waste disposal site is within and surrounded by undeveloped land not used for agricultural production. No negative effects are expected.
Effects on Socio-economic Environment
In general, the establishment of a waste disposal site can have negative impacts on surrounding residential, institutional, commercial or recreational land uses as activities associated with a waste disposal site have the potential to adversely affect community character, surrounding aesthetics and business operations.
Might the project cause negative effects on neighbourhood or community character?
The proposed waste disposal site is surrounded by undeveloped Crown Land and is located approximately 3 kilometers from the Township’s core. The closest properties, as identified in the Township’s Official Plan, include a rural property located approximately 1 kilometer to the east and mining lands located approximately 1.8 kilometers north of the site. As the existing waste disposal site is located a similar distance away, and has operated without complaint regarding neighbourhood or community character, no negative effects are expected as a result of establishing the proposed site.
Might the project result in aesthetics impacts (e.g. visual and litter impacts)?
The establishment of a new waste disposal site may introduce litter to the area along the access road and area surrounding the landfill site.
Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
The construction of the Township’s waste disposal site is to take place approximately 1.5 kilometers south of Goudreau Road. It is expected that litter will be controlled with the application of cover material and a forested buffer zone, making the disposal area not visible to those traveling along Goudreau Road.
Net Effects
It is anticipated that with the application of the mentioned mitigation measures that negative aesthetics impacts are not expected.
Might the project cause negative effects on local businesses, institutions, or public facilities?
As there are no businesses, institutions or public facilities located within the vicinity of the site, no negative effects are expected.
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Might the project cause negative effects on recreation, cottaging or tourism?
The waste disposal site will continue to provide waste management to residents and the seasonal population. Negative net effects are not expected.
Might the project cause negative effects related to increases in the demands on community services and infrastructure?
As the proposed site is to operate as the current site does now, negative effects related to an increase in the demands on community services, infrastructure and economic base are not expected. The current (and the proposed site) is a natural attenuation site and does not rely on community services/infrastructure for operation.
Might the project cause negative effects on the economic base of a municipality or community?
No negative effects are expected as the proposed site will allow for the waste disposal needs of the Township to be accommodated within the Township, rather than exporting waste to a facility located outside of the Township boundaries. It is expected that the Township will be able to utilize pre-existing features including Goudreau Road for a portion of the haul route and the existing cleared bush road as an access road for the site. The new site provides a solution that offers financial savings for the community.
Might the project cause negative effects on local employment and labour supply?
No negative effects are expected. The construction of the new site may temporarily provide local employment creating a positive employment effect.
Might the project cause negative effects related to traffic?
As the population of the Township of Dubreuilville and surrounding area is expected to remain relatively stable, traffic flow is not expected to increase in the area. As a result, interruptions to traffic flow along Goudreau Road is not anticipated and no negative effects are expected. Might the project be located within 8 km of an aerodrome/airport reference point?
As there are no airports or aerodromes located within 8 kilometers of the site, no negative effects are expected.
Might the project interfere with flight paths due to the construction of facilities with height (i.e. stacks)?
No negative effects are expected as there are no facilities with height proposed as part of the construction of the new waste disposal site. Although the final grade of the site will be greater
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Might the project cause negative effects on public health and safety?
The waste disposal site will be operated as per its Environmental Compliance Approval and in accordance with applicable regulations. Heavy equipment is to be used when the site is closed to the public and an attendant is to be present onsite during the hours of operation to monitor landfilling activities. Environmental monitoring to assess offsite impacts will occur throughout the operation and following closure of the proposed site.
Effect on Heritage and Culture
Heritage and culture resources can refer to historic buildings, archaeological sites or landscapes that may have spiritual, historical or cultural value.
Might the project cause negative effects on heritage buildings, structures or sites, archaeological sites or areas of archaeological importance, or cultural heritage landscapes?
A Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment Report was completed for the proposed waste disposal site in November of 2018. It was determined that the site did not exhibit any indications of past land use and that no further archaeological assessment was required for the study area. As a result, no negative effects are expected.
Might the project cause negative effects on scenic or aesthetically pleasing landscapes or views?
The site will require the clearing of some undeveloped land south of Goudreau Road, in an area that consists mainly of second growth forest and brush. The surrounding treed buffer area is expected to create a sufficient buffer between the site and Goudreau Road, preventing any aesthetically undesirable impacts. No negative effects are expected.
Effects on Indigenous Communities
Might the project cause negative effects on land, resources, traditional activities or other interests of Indigenous communities?
No negative effects on Indigenous communities are anticipated as a result of the construction of a new waste disposal site. The closest Indigenous Community (Michipicoten First Nation) is located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the proposed site and although not anticipated to be affected, consultation with Indigenous communities within the general area (Michipicoten First Nation, Pic Mobert First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, Batchewana First Nation and Red Sky Métis Independent Nation) will continue throughout the
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Other
Might the project result in the creation of non-hazardous waste materials requiring disposal?
The clearing of undeveloped land for the construction of a new waste disposal site is expected to produce clean wood waste that would require stockpiling for future burning at the waste disposal site. In the event that merchantable timber is present, it will be appropriately harvested.
Mitigation Measures/Impact Management
During site preparations, any merchantable timber will be harvested appropriately. Remaining wood waste will be collected and stockpiled onsite for future burning. Burning activities will be conducted in accordance with MECP procedures, including the burning of clean wood waste during daylight hours and under controlled, segregated and supervised conditions.
Net Effects
As clean wood is the only waste expected to be produced as a result of the establishment of the proposed site and given that it can be properly managed onsite, no negative net effects are expected.
Might the project result in the creation of hazardous waste materials requiring disposal?
As no hazardous wastes will be generated as a result of the proposed expansion, no negative effects are expected.
Might the project cause any other negative environmental effects not covered by the criteria outlined above.
No other concerns regarding the construction of a new waste disposal site have been identified.
SUMMARY
The Township of Dubreuilville is proposing the construction of a new municipal waste disposal site for the purpose of addressing the declining waste disposal capacity at the existing site. The new site will accommodate the waste disposal needs of the Township for an estimated 27-47 years.
Following the initiation of the Environmental Screening Process under the Province’s EA Act, potential environmental effects resulting from the construction of the proposed waste disposal site
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APPENDIX A
Review of Potential Site Locations and Identification of Preferred Locations
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM TOWNSHIP OF DUBREUILVILLE: NEW WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
REVIEW OF POTENTIAL SITE LOCATIONS And IDENTIFICATION OF PREFERRED LOCATION
February 2015 KEC Ref: 1203.03
Prepared by:
Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville Technical Memo: Site Selection for New Waste Disposal Site
1.0 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SITE LOCATIONS
This memo describes the results of applying screening criteria in order to identify potential site locations for the new Dubreuilville Waste Disposal Site (WDS).
1.1 Screening Criteria
Criteria applied to identify suitable locations take into consideration: accessibility; various environmental considerations; terrain and area geology. The following WDS screening criteria were identified: 1. 200m buffers around lakes, streams, rivers, wetland areas; 2. 500m buffers around built up areas of the community, parks, and conservation areas; 3. 50m from roadways; 4. Terrain should be relatively flat; and, 5. Geology (eg. soil type and expected conditions) should be appropriate for WDS development and operation.
A key consideration for possible site locations is proximity to where the majority of waste is being produced. This waste centroid concept resulted in screening out lands beyond a five kilometer radius from the intersection of Rue De L’Eglise and Rue Des Pins. If an inadequate number of potential sites is identified, then this distance may be expanded. Figure 1 shows the search area centre and the 5 km radius search area.
Once the search area was established, the buffers identified above were applied, as depicted on Figure 2 (buffer areas are outlined in light blue). Figure 2 was then overlain with the “Ontario Geological Survey Data Base Map” (Figure 3) to identify areas with morainal and/or glaciofacluvial landforms (represented as green and yellow areas). These geological landforms are preferred because of their tendency to assist with drainage and contain favourable granular materials for WDS development and operation. Other landforms such as organic and bedrock were excluded as being unsatisfactory for a WDS.
1.2 Area Required for New WDS
Considering a WDS design recently completed by KEC, it is anticipated that a new WDS to service Dubreuilville would require a land area of at least 15 hectares.
1.3 Review of Potential Site Locations
The eight (8) potential WDS locations identified on Figure 4 “Potential Site Locations” are situated beyond the established buffers, within the 5km search radius and in areas with morainal and/or glaciofacluvial landforms.
1.3.1 Land Use Conflicts
The next step in review of the eight (8) potential locations was to overlay the locations on satellite imagery to identify any potential land use conflicts. Following this review, Three (3) locations (numbers 3, 4 and 5) were removed from further consideration leaving four (4) potential site locations.
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1.3.2 Municipal Drinking Water Wells
The municipal drinking water wells are located near the shore of the Magpie River and have been determined to source groundwater under the direct influence of surface water (“GUDI wells”). Water sourced from GUDI wells is considered to be surface water under Ontario’s Safe Drinking Water Act and, by their nature are considered more susceptible to contamination than groundwater wells. In this case, then, contamination of the Magpie River has the potential to contaminate the municipal drinking water source. As a result, any potential landfill site location situated upgradient from the municipal wells was dropped from consideration.
1.3.3 Summary
Table 1 presents a summary of the potential locations depicted on Figure 4 as well as comments concerning each location.
Table 1: Summary of Potential WDS Locations Location Distance from Available Comments No. Centroid (km) Area (ha) 1 2.68 15.3 • Location previously identified as preferred. • Access is from the Goudreau Road but would require improvement of approximately 1km of forest access road. 2 2.73 18.3 • Situated south-west of the municipal sewage treatment lagoon. • Access is from the Goudreau Road but would require improvement of approximately 1.5km of forest access road, including a creek crossing. 3 1.63 30.4 • Review of satellite imagery identified that this is the area where the municipal sewage treatment lagoon are situated. Site is therefore removed from further consideration. 4 2.67 20.2 • Review of satellite imagery identified that this area currently historically used for Dubreuil Forest Products for wood waste disposal. Site is therefore removed from further consideration. • Located upgradient of municipal GUDI wells. 5 1.51 13.7 • Review of satellite imagery identified that development exists in this industrial area just north of the mill. Site is therefore removed from further consideration. • Located upgradient of municipal GUDI wells. 6 3.88 66.2 • Situated east of airstrip. • Access is from the industrial road north of the mill. No access road is required. • Located upgradient of municipal GUDI wells. 7 4.06 33.4 • Access is from the Goudreau Road but would require improvement of approximately 1.5km of forest access road. No access road is required. • Within the 5km search radius but long haul distance. Kresin Engineering Corporation 1203 Feb 25, 2015 Page 2
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APPENDIX B
Existing Waste Disposal Site ECA
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Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Ministère de l’Environnement et de l’Action en matière de changement climatique
AMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVAL NUMBER A560003 Issue Date: January 8, 2016 The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville 23 Rue des Pins Post Office Box, No. 367 Dubreuilville, Ontario P0S 1B0
Site Location: Dunphy Location Registered Plan 1B 1386 Part 6 7 Dunphy Unorganized Township, District of Algoma P0S 1B0
You have applied under section 20.2 of Part II.1 of the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 19 (Environmental Protection Act) for approval of: the use and operation of 1.6 hectare waste disposal/transfer site within a total site area of 2 hectares.
For the purpose of this environmental compliance approval, the following definitions apply:
“Approval” means this Environmental Compliance Approval and any Schedules to it, including the application and supporting documentation listed in Schedule "A";
"Director" means any Ministry employee appointed in writing by the Minister pursuant to section 5 of the EPA as a Director for the purposes of Part II.1 of the EPA;
"District Manager" means the District Manager of the local district office of the Ministry in which the Site is geographically located;
"EPA" means Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 19, as amended;
“Ministry” means the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change;
"NMA" means Nutrient Management Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 4, as amended;
"Operator” means any person, other than the Owner's employees, authorized by the Owner as having the charge, management or control of any aspect of the Site and includes its successors or assigns;
"Owner" means any person that is responsible for the establishment or operation of the Site being approved by this Approval, and includes the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville and its successors and assigns;
“OWRA” means the Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40, as amended;
“PA” means the Pesticides Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P-11, as amended;
"Provincial Officer" means any person designated in writing by the Minister as a provincial officer pursuant to Section 5 of the OWRA, Section 5 of the EPA, Section 17 of the PA, Section 4 of the NMA, or Section 8 of the SDWA;
"Regional Director" means the Regional Director of the local Regional Office of the Ministry in which the Site is located;
"Regulation 347" or "Reg. 347" means Regulation 347, R.R.O. 1990, made under the EPA, as amended; CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
"SDWA" means Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 32, as amended;
“Site" means the entire waste disposal site, including the buffer lands, and contaminant attenuation zone at Dunphy Location, Registered Plan 1B 1386 Part 6 7, Dunphy Unorganized Township, District of Algoma; and
“Trained Personnel” means personnel knowledgeable in the following through instruction and/or practice:
a. relevant waste management legislation, regulations and guidelines; b. major environmental concerns pertaining to the waste to be handled; c. occupational health and safety concerns pertaining to the processes and wastes to be handled; d. management procedures including the use and operation of equipment for the processes and wastes to be handled; e. emergency response procedures; f. specific written procedures for the control of nuisance conditions; g. specific written procedures for refusal of unacceptable waste loads; and h. the requirements of this Approval.
You are hereby notified that this environmental compliance approval is issued to you subject to the terms and conditions outlined below:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL
Compliance
(1) The Owner and Operator shall ensure compliance with all the conditions of this Approval and shall ensure that any person authorized to carry out work on or operate any aspect of the Site is notified of this Approval and the conditions herein and shall take all reasonable measures to ensure any such person complies with the same.
(2) Any person authorized to carry out work on or operate any aspect of the Site shall comply with the conditions of this Approval.
In Accordance
(3) Except as otherwise provided by this Approval, the Site shall be designed, developed, built, operated and maintained in accordance with the documentation listed in the attached Schedule “A”.
Interpretation
(4) Where there is a conflict between a provision of any document listed in Schedule "A" in this Approval, and the conditions of this Approval, the conditions in this Approval shall take precedence.
(5) Where there is a conflict between the application and a provision in any document listed in Schedule "A", the application shall take precedence, unless it is clear that the purpose of the document was to amend the application and that the Ministry approved the amendment.
(6) Where there is a conflict between any two documents listed in Schedule "A", the document bearing the most recent date shall take precedence.
(7) The conditions of this Approval are severable. If any condition of this Approval, or the application of any condition of this Approval to any circumstance, is held invalid or unenforceable, the application of such condition to other circumstances and the remainder of this Approval shall not be affected thereby.
Other Legal Obligations CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
(8) The issuance of, and compliance with, this Approval does not:
(a) relieve any person of any obligation to comply with any provision of any applicable statute, regulation or other legal requirement; or (b) limit in any way the authority of the Ministry to require certain steps be taken or to require the Owner and Operator to furnish any further information related to compliance with this Approval.
Adverse Effect
(9) The Owner and Operator shall take steps to minimize and ameliorate any adverse effect on the natural environment or impairment of water quality resulting from the Site, including such accelerated or additional monitoring as may be necessary to determine the nature and extent of the effect or impairment.
(10) Despite an Owner, Operator or any other person fulfilling any obligations imposed by this Approval, the Owner, Operator or any other person remains responsible for any contravention of any other condition of this Approval or any applicable statute, regulation, or other legal requirement resulting from any act or omission that caused the adverse effect to the natural environment or impairment of water quality.
Change of Ownership
(11) The Owner shall notify the Director, in writing, and forward a copy of the notification to the District Manager, within 30 days of the occurrence of any changes in the following information:
(a) the ownership of the Site; (b) the Operator of the Site; (c) the address of the Owner or Operator; and (d) the partners, where the Owner or Operator is or at any time becomes a partnership and a copy of the most recent declaration filed under the Business Names Act, R. S. O. 1990, c. B.17, shall be included in the notification.
(12) No portion of this Site shall be transferred or encumbered prior to or after closing of the Site unless the Director is notified in advance and sufficient financial assurance is deposited with the Ministry to ensure that these conditions will be carried out.
(13) In the event of any change in ownership of the Site, other than change to a successor municipality, the Owner shall notify the successor of and provide the successor with a copy of this Approval, and the Owner shall provide a copy of the notification to the District Manager and the Director.
Registration on Title Requirement
(14) Prior to dealing with the property in any way, the Owner shall provide a copy of this Approval and any amendments, to any person who will acquire an interest in the property as a result of the dealing.
(15) (a) Within three (3) years of receiving the patent for the land occupying the waste disposal site, the Owner shall submit to the Director a completed Certificate of Requirement which shall include:
(i) a plan of survey prepared, signed and sealed by an Ontario Land Surveyor, which shows the area of the Site where waste has been or is to be deposited at the Site; (ii) proof of ownership of the Site; (iii) a letter signed by a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada or other qualified legal practitioner acceptable to the Director, verifying the legal description provided in the Certificate of Requirement; (iv) the legal abstract of the property; and (v) any supporting documents including a registerable description of the Site.
(b) Within fifteen (15) calendar days of receiving a Certificate of Requirement authorized by the Director, the CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
Owner shall:
(i) register the Certificate of Requirement in the appropriate Land Registry Office on the title to the property; and (ii) submit to the Director written verification that the Certificate of Requirement has been registered on title.
Inspections by the Ministry
(16) No person shall hinder or obstruct a Provincial Officer from carrying out any and all inspections authorized by the OWRA, the EPA, the PA, the SDWA or the NMA, of any place to which this Approval relates, and without limiting the foregoing:
(a) to enter upon the premises where the approved works are located, or the location where the records required by the conditions of this Approval are kept; (b) to have access to, inspect, and copy any records required to be kept by the conditions of this Approval; (c) to inspect the Site, related equipment and appurtenances; (d) to inspect the practices, procedures, or operations required by the conditions of this Approval; and (e) to sample and monitor for the purposes of assessing compliance with the terms and conditions of this Approval or the EPA, the OWRA, the PA, the SDWA or the NMA.
Information and Record Retention
(17) (a) Except as authorized in writing by the Director, all records required by this Approval shall be retained at the Site for a minimum of two (2) years from their date of creation.
(b) The Owner shall retain all documentation listed in Schedule “A” for as long as this Approval is valid.
(c) All monthly summary reports are to be kept at the Site until they are included in the Annual Report.
(d) The Owner shall retain employee training records as long as the employee is working at the Site.
(e) The Owner shall make all of the above documents available for inspection upon request of Ministry staff.
(18) The receipt of any information by the Ministry or the failure of the Ministry to prosecute any person or to require any person to take any action under this Approval or under any statute, regulation or other legal requirement, in relation to the information, shall not be construed as:
(a) an approval, waiver, or justification by the Ministry of any act or omission of any person that contravenes any term or condition of this Approval or any statute, regulation or other legal requirement; or (b) acceptance by the Ministry of the information’s completeness or accuracy.
(19) The Owner shall ensure that a copy of this Approval, in its entirety and including all its Notices of Amendment, and documentation listed in Schedule "A", are retained at the Site at all times.
(20) Any information related to this Approval and contained in Ministry files may be made available to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSO 1990, CF-31.
2. SITE OPERATION
Operation
(1) The Site shall be operated and maintained at all times including management and disposal of all waste, in accordance with the EPA, Regulation 347, and the conditions of this Approval. At no time shall the discharge of a contaminant that causes or is likely to cause an adverse effect be permitted. CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
Signs
(2) A sign shall be installed and maintained at the main entrance/exit to the Site on which is legibly displayed the following information:
(a) the name of the Site and Owner; (b) the number of the Approval; (c) the name of the Operator; (d) the normal hours of operation; (e) the allowable and prohibited waste types; (f) the telephone number to which complaints may be directed; (g) a warning against unauthorized access; (h) a twenty-four (24) hour emergency telephone number (if different from above); and (i) a warning against dumping outside the Site.
(3) The Owner shall install and maintain signs to direct vehicles to working face and other areas.
Vermin, Vectors, Dust, Litter, Odour, Noise and Traffic
(4) The Site shall be operated and maintained such that the vermin, vectors, dust, litter, odour, noise and traffic do not create a nuisance.
Burning Waste Prohibited
(5) (a) Burning of waste at the Site is prohibited.
(b) Notwithstanding Condition 2. (6) (a) above, burning of segregated, clean wood and brush at the landfill may be carried out in strict compliance with the Ministry of the Environment Document titled "Guideline C-7, Burning at Landfill Sites" dated April 1994.
Site Access
(6) Waste shall only be accepted during the following time periods:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(7) Notwithstanding Condition 2(6) above the Owner may allow access to waste haulers who have pre-arranged with the Owner to access the Site.
(8) With the prior written approval from the District Manager, the time periods may be extended to accommodate seasonal or unusual quantities of waste.
Site Security
(9) No waste shall be received, landfilled or removed from the Site unless a site supervisor or an attendant is present and supervises the operations during operating hours. The Site shall be closed when a site attendant is not present to supervise landfilling operations.
(10) The Site shall be operated and maintained in a safe and secure manner. During non-operating hours, the Site entrance and exit gates shall be locked and the Site shall be secured against access by unauthorized persons.
3. EMPLOYEE TRAINING
(1) A training plan for all employees that operate any aspect of the Site shall be developed and implemented by the Owner CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL or the Operator. Only Trained Personnel shall operate any aspect of the Site or carry out any activity required under this Approval.
4. COMPLAINTS RESPONSE PROCEDURE
(1) If at any time the Owner receives complaints regarding the operation of the Site, the Owner shall respond to these complaints according to the following procedure:
(a) The Owner shall record and number each complaint, either electronically or in a log book, and shall include the following information: the nature of the complaint, the name, address and the telephone number of the complainant if the complainant will provide this information and the time and date of the complaint; (b) The Owner, upon notification of the complaint, shall initiate appropriate steps to determine possible causes of the complaint, proceed to take the necessary actions to eliminate the cause of the complaint and forward a formal reply to the complainant; and (c) The Owner shall complete and retain on-site a report written within one (1) week of the complaint date, listing the actions taken to resolve the complaint and any recommendations for remedial measures, and managerial or operational changes to reasonably avoid the recurrence of similar incidents.
5. EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(1) All Spills as defined in the EPA shall be immediately reported to the Ministry's Spills Action Centre at 1-800-268- 6060 and shall be recorded in the log book as to the nature of the emergency situation, and the action taken for clean-up, correction and prevention of future occurrences.
(2) In addition, the Owner shall submit, to the District Manager a written report within three (3) business days of the emergency situation, outlining the nature of the incident, remedial measures taken, handling of waste generated as a result of the emergency situation and the measures taken to prevent future occurrences at the Site.
(3) All wastes resulting from an emergency situation shall be managed and disposed of in accordance with O.Reg. 347.
(4) All equipment and materials required to handle the emergency situations such as spills and fires shall be:
(a) kept on hand at all times that waste landfilling and/or handling is undertaken at the Site; and (b) adequately maintained and kept in good repair.
(5) The Owner shall ensure that the emergency response personnel are familiar with the use of such equipment and its location(s).
6. INSPECTIONS, RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING
Daily Log Book
(1) A daily log shall be maintained in written or electronic format and shall include the following information:
(a) the type, date and time of arrival, hauler, and quantity (tonnes) of all waste and cover material received at the Site; (b) the area of the Site in which waste disposal operations are taking place; (c) a record of litter collection activities and the application of any dust suppressants; (d) a record of the daily inspections; and (e) a description of any out-of-service period of any control, treatment, disposal or monitoring facilities, the reasons for the loss of service, and action taken to restore and maintain service.
(2) Any information requested, by the Director or a Provincial Officer, concerning the Site and its operation under this CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
Approval, including but not limited to any records required to be kept by this Approval shall be provided to the Ministry, upon request.
Daily Inspections and Log Book
(3) A visual inspection of the entire Site and all equipment on the Site shall be conducted each day the Site is in operation to ensure that, to the extent reasonably attainable from a visual inspection: the Site is secure; that the operation of the Site is not causing any nuisances; and that the Site is being operated in compliance with this Approval. Any deficiencies discovered as a result of the inspection shall be remedied immediately, including temporarily ceasing operations at the Site if needed.
(4) A record of the inspections shall be kept in a daily log book that includes:
(a) the name and signature of person that conducted the inspection; (b) the date and time of the inspection; (c) the list of any deficiencies discovered; (d) the recommendations for remedial action; and (e) the date, time and description of actions taken.
(5) A record shall be kept in the daily log book of all refusals of waste shipments, the reason(s) for refusal, and the origin of the waste, if known.
Annual Report
(6) A written report on the development, operation and monitoring of the Site, shall be completed annually (the “Annual Report”). The Annual Report shall be submitted to the District Manager, by March 31st of the year following the period being reported upon.
(7) The Annual Report shall include but not be limited to the following information:
(a) the results and an interpretive analysis of the results of all leachate, groundwater surface water and landfill gas monitoring, including an assessment of the need to amend the monitoring programs; (b) an assessment of the operation and performance of all engineered facilities, the need to amend the design or operation of the Site,and the adequacy of and need to implement the contingency plans; (c) site plans showing the existing contours of the Site; areas of landfilling operation during the reporting period; areas of intended operation during the next reporting period; areas of excavation during the reporting period; the progress of final cover, vegetative cover, and any intermediate cover application; facilities existing, added or removed during the reporting period; and site preparations and facilities planned for installation during the next reporting period; (d) calculations of the volume of waste, daily and intermediate cover, and final cover deposited or placed at the Site during the reporting period and a calculation of the total volume of Site capacity used during the reporting period; (e) a calculation of the remaining capacity of the Site and an estimate of the remaining Site life; (f) a summary of the weekly, maximum daily and total annual quantity (tonnes) of waste received at the Site; (g) a summary of any complaints received and the responses made; (h) a discussion of any operational problems encountered at the Site and corrective action taken; (i) any changes to the Design and Operations Report and the Closure Plan that have been approved by the Director since the last Annual Report; (j) a report on the status of all monitoring wells and a statement as to compliance with Ontario Regulation 903; and (k) any other information with respect to the Site which the Regional Director may require from time to time.
7. LANDFILL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
Approved Waste Types
(1) Only municipal waste as defined under Reg. 347 being solid non-hazardous shall be accepted at the Site for landfilling.
(2) The Owner shall develop and implement a program to inspect waste to ensure that the waste received at the Site is of a type approved for acceptance under this Approval.
(3) The Owner shall ensure that all loads of waste are properly inspected by Trained personnel prior to acceptance at the Site and that the waste vehicles are directed to the appropriate areas for disposal or transfer of the waste. The Owner shall notify the District Manager, in writing, of load rejections at the Site within one (1) business day from their occurrence.
Service Area
(4) Only waste that is generated within the boundaries of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville and the surrounding unorganized townships may be accepted at the Site.
Design and Operations Report
(5) Within one (1) year from the date of this Approval, the Owner shall submit for the Director's approval, a Design and Operations Report that includes as a minimum the following information:
(a) proposed landfill design including the footprint, final contours, capacity and an estimate of the amount of existing waste; (b) an estimate of waste types and quantities to be landfilled at the site and recycling and resource recovering activities at the Site; (c) location and description of the access road and the on-site roads at the Site; (d) description and location of the fencing and the gate(s); (e) screening of the Site from the public, both visual and the protection from the noise impact; (f) details of the clean surface water drainage from the Site and any works required to prevent extraneous surface water from contacting the active working face; (g) description of the fill method, the equipment used at the Site, the areas used for various fill methods of landfilling, and timelines for various phases of the Site development; (h) the operating hours of the Site and the hours for the various activities to be undertaken at the Site, including waste compaction, waste coverage and other activities within the Site; (i) details on winter operations; (j) the equipment used and the procedures used for waste deposition, spreading and covering (if sludge is disposed); (k) details on supervision and monitoring of the activities at the Site; (l) details on handling of other wastes, including the types and amounts of wastes handled, storage locations, storage facility design/description and the frequency of removal from the Site; (m) details on housekeeping practices undertaken to control noise, dust, litter, odour, rodents, insects and other disease vectors, scavenging birds or animals; (n) details on the closure of the Site, including the description of the final cover and its estimated permeability, its thickness, the source of the final cover material, the thickness of the top soil and the vegetation proposed for the closed waste mound, as well as the timeframe for the progressive waste coverage; (o) monitoring program for the surface and ground water; (p) site-specific trigger mechanism program for the implementation of the groundwater and surface water, contingency measures and a description of such measures; (q) landfill gas control or management required at the Site; (r) maintenance activities proposed for the Site and for the monitoring well network, including the type of the activities, the frequency of the activities and the personnel responsible for them; (s) inspection activities proposed for the Site, including the frequency of the activities and the personnel responsible for them; (t) details of training provided for the personnel responsible for the activities at the Site; (u) contingency plans for the emergency situations that may occur at the Site; (v) storm water management, including the location and the design of any works required; and (w) any other information relevant to the design and operation of the Site or the information required by the CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
District Manager.
Cover
(6) Alternative materials to soil may be used as weekly and interim cover material, based on an application with supporting information and applicable fee for a trial use or permanent use, submitted by the Owner to the Director, copied to the District Manager and as approved by the Director via an amendment to this Approval. The alternative material shall be non-hazardous according to Reg. 347 and will be expected to perform at least as well as soil in relation to the following functions:
(a) Control of blowing litter, odours, dust, landfill gas, gulls, vectors, vermin and fires; (b) Provision for an aesthetic condition of the landfill during the active life of the Site; (c) Provision for vehicle access to the active tipping face; and (d) Compatibility with the design of the Site for groundwater protection, leachate management and landfill gas management.
(7) Cover material shall be applied as follows:
(a) Quarterly Cover - Weather permitting, deposited waste shall be covered quarterly in a manner acceptable to the District Manager so that no waste is exposed to the atmosphere; (b) Intermediate Cover - In areas where landfilling has been temporarily discontinued for six (6) months or more, a minimum thickness of 300 millimetre of soil cover or an approved thickness of alternative cover material shall be placed; and (c) Final Cover - In areas where landfilling has been completed to final contours, a minimum 600 millimetre thick layer of soil of medium permeability and 150 millimetres of top soil (vegetative cover) shall be placed. Fill areas shall be progressively completed and rehabilitated as landfill development reaches final contours.
8. LANDFILL MONITORING
Landfill Gas
(1) The Owner shall ensure that any buildings or structures at the Site contain adequate ventilation systems to relieve any possible landfill gas accumulation to prevent methane concentration reaching the levels within its explosive range. Routine monitoring for explosive methane gas levels shall be conducted in all buildings or structures at the Site, especially enclosed structures which at times are occupied by people.
Compliance
(2) The Site shall be operated in such a way as to ensure compliance with the following:
(a) Reasonable Use Guideline B-7 for the protection of the groundwater at the Site; and
(b) Provincial Water Quality Objectives included in the July 1994 publication entitled Water Management Policies, Guidelines, Provincial Water Quality Objectives, as amended from time to time or limits set by the Regional Director, for the protection of the surface water at and off the Site.
Surface Water and Groundwater
(3) (a) The Owner shall construct and maintain to the satisfaction of the Ministry, a groundwater and surface water monitoring network which fully delineates the horizontal and vertical extent of leachate migration resulting from the landfilling activities at the Site. The groundwater monitoring network shall include at least one up-gradient or trans-gradient monitoring well measuring natural uncontaminated groundwater quality and at least one well measuring representative source leachate quality. CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
(b) Groundwater samples from all wells in the above-described monitoring network will be obtained and analyzed at least once during maximum water level conditions and at least once during the minimum water level conditions. Groundwater elevations in all monitoring wells shall be measured during each monitoring event prior to obtaining water quality samples.
(c) The proposed design and locations of the groundwater monitoring network shall be submitted to the Director for approval, within twelve (12) months from the date of this Approval.
(4) A certified Professional Geoscientist or Engineer possessing appropriate hydrogeologic training and experience shall execute or directly supervise the execution of the groundwater monitoring and reporting program.
Groundwater Wells and Monitors
(5) The Owner shall ensure that all groundwater monitoring wells which form part of the monitoring program are properly capped, locked and protected from damage.
(6) Where landfilling is to proceed around monitoring wells, suitable extensions shall be added to the wells and the wells shall be properly re-secured.
(7) Any groundwater monitoring well included in the on-going monitoring program that is damaged shall be assessed, repaired, replaced or decommissioned by the Owner, as required.
(a) The Owner shall repair or replace any monitoring well which is destroyed or in any way made to be inoperable for sampling such that no more than one regular sampling event is missed.
(b) All monitoring wells which are no longer required as part of the groundwater monitoring program, and have been approved by the Director for abandonment, shall be decommissioned by the Owner, as required, in accordance with O.Reg. 903, to prevent contamination through the abandoned well. A report on the decommissioning of the well shall be included in the Annual Report for the period during which the well was decommissioned.
Trigger Mechanisms and Contingency Plans
(8) (a) Within one (1) year from the date of this Approval, the Owner shall submit to the Director, for approval, and copies to the District Manager, details of a trigger mechanisms plan for surface water and groundwater quality monitoring for the purpose of initiating investigative activities into the cause of increased contaminant concentrations.
(b) Within one (1) year from the date of this Approval, the Owner shall submit to the Director for approval, and copies to the District Manager, details of a contingency plan to be implemented in the event that the surface water or groundwater quality exceeds any trigger mechanism.
(9) In the event of a confirmed exceedance of a site-specific trigger level relating to leachate mounding or groundwater or surface water impacts due to leachate, the Owner shall immediately notify the District Manager, and an investigation into the cause and the need for implementation of remedial or contingency actions shall be carried out by the Owner in accordance with the approved trigger mechanisms and associated contingency plans.
(10) If monitoring results, investigative activities and/or trigger mechanisms indicate the need to implement contingency measures, the Owner shall ensure that the following steps are taken:
(a) The Owner shall notify the District Manager, in writing of the need to implement contingency measures, no later than 30 days after confirmation of the exceedances; (b) Detailed plans, specifications and descriptions for the design, operation and maintenance of the contingency measures shall be prepared and submitted by the Owner to the District Manager for approval; and (c) The contingency measures shall be implemented by the Owner upon approval by the District Manager. CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
(11) The Owner shall ensure that any proposed changes to the site-specific trigger levels for leachate impacts to the surface water or groundwater, are approved in advance by the Director via an amendment to this Approval.
Changes to the Monitoring Plan
(12) The Owner may request to make changes to the monitoring program(s) to the District Manager in accordance with the recommendations of the annual report. The Owner shall make clear reference to the proposed changes in a separate letter that shall accompany the annual report.
(13) Within fourteen (14) days of receiving the written correspondence from the District Manager confirming that the District Manager is in agreement with the proposed changes to the environmental monitoring program, the Owner shall forward a letter identifying the proposed changes and a copy of the correspondences from the District Manager and all other correspondences and responses related to the changes to the monitoring program, to the Director requesting the Approval be amended to approve the proposed changes to the environmental monitoring plan prior to implementation.
(14) In the event any other changes to the environmental monitoring program are proposed outside of the recommendation of the annual report, the Owner shall follow current Ministry procedures for seeking approval for amending the Approval.
9. CLOSURE PLAN
(1) At least two (2) years prior to the anticipated date of closure of this Site, the Owner shall submit to the Director for approval, with copies to the District Manager, a detailed Site closure plan pertaining to the termination of landfilling operations at this Site, post-closure inspection, maintenance and monitoring, and end use. The plan shall include but not be limited to the following information:
(a) a plan showing Site appearance after closure; (b) a description of the proposed end use of the Site; (c) a description of the procedures for closure of the Site, including:
(i) advance notification of the public of the landfill closure; (ii) posting of a sign at the Site entrance indicating the landfill is closed and identifying any alternative waste disposal arrangements; (iii) completion, inspection and maintenance of the final cover and landscaping; (iv) Site security; (v) removal of unnecessary landfill-related structures, buildings and facilities; (vi) final construction of any control, treatment, disposal and monitoring facilities for leachate, groundwater, surface water and landfill gas; and (vii) a schedule indicating the time-period for implementing sub-conditions (i) to (vi) above;
(d) descriptions of the procedures for post-closure care of the Site, including:
(i) operation, inspection and maintenance of the control, treatment, disposal and monitoring facilities for leachate, groundwater, surface water and landfill gas; (ii) record keeping and reporting; and (iii) complaint contact and response procedures; (e) an assessment of the adequacy of and need to implement the contingency plans for leachate and methane gas; and (f) an updated estimate of the contaminating life span of the Site, based on the results of the monitoring programs to date.
(2) The Site shall be closed in accordance with the closure plan as approved by the Director.
SCHEDULE "A"
1. Application for a Certificate of Approval dated October 31, 1974 including the attached supporting documentation. CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
2. Plan and Field notes of location JC 560, Township 28, Range 27, District of Algoma.
The reasons for the imposition of these terms and conditions are as follows:
- The reason for Conditions 1(1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (17), (18) and (19) is to clarify the legal rights and responsibilities of the Owner and Operator under this Approval.
- The reasons for Condition 1(3) and 7 (5) are to ensure that the Site is designed, operated, monitored and maintained in accordance with the application and supporting documentation submitted by the Owner, and not in a manner which the Director has not been asked to consider.
- The reasons for Condition 1(11) are to ensure that the Site is operated under the corporate name which appears on the application form submitted for this Approval and to ensure that the Director is informed of any changes.
- The reasons for Condition 1(12) are to restrict potential transfer or encumbrance of the Site without the approval of the Director and to ensure that any transfer of encumbrance can be made only on the basis that it will not endanger compliance with this Approval.
- The reason for Condition 1(13) is to ensure that the successor is aware of its legal responsibilities.
- The reasons for Condition 1(14) and (15) are that the Part II.1 Director is an individual with authority pursuant to Section 197 of the Environmental Protection Act to require registration on title and provide any person with an interest in property before dealing with the property in any way to give a copy of the Approval to any person who will acquire an interest in the property as a result of the dealing.
- The reason for Condition 1(16) is to ensure that appropriate Ministry staff has ready access to the Site for inspection of facilities, equipment, practices and operations required by the conditions in this Approval. This Condition is supplementary to the powers of entry afforded a Provincial Officer pursuant to the Act, the OWRA, the PA, the NMA and the SDWA.
- Condition 1 (20) has been included in order to clarify what information may be subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
SITE OPERATION
- The reasons for Conditions 2(1), 2(4) and 6(3) are to ensure that the Site is operated, inspected and maintained in an environmentally acceptable manner and does not result in a hazard or nuisance to the natural environment or any person.
- The reason for Conditions 2 (2) and 2(3) is to ensure that users of the Site are fully aware of important information and restrictions related to Site operations and access under this Approval.
- The reasons for Condition 2(5) are open burning of municipal waste is unacceptable because of concerns with air emissions, smoke and other nuisance effects, and the potential fire hazard and to make sure burning of brush and wood are carried out in accordance with Ministry guidelines.
- The reasons for Condition 2(6), 2(7) and 2(8) are to specify access to the Site by waste haulers, the hours of operation for the landfill site and a mechanism for amendment of the hours of operation, as required.
- The reasons for Condition 2(9) and 2(10) are to ensure that the Site is supervised by properly trained staff in a manner which does not result in a hazard or nuisance to the natural environment or any person and to ensure the controlled access and integrity of the Site by preventing unauthorized access when the Site is closed and no site attendant is on duty.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING
- The reason for Condition 3(1) is to ensure that the Site is supervised and operated by properly trained staff in a manner which does not result in a hazard or nuisance to the natural environment or any person. CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
COMPLAINTS RESPONSE PROCEDURE
- The reason for Condition 4(1) is to ensure that any complaints regarding landfill operations at this Site are responded to in a timely and efficient manner.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Conditions 5(1) and 5(2) are included to ensure that emergency situations are reported to the Ministry to ensure public health and safety and environmental protection.
- Conditions 5(3), 5(4) and 5(5) are included to ensure that emergency situations are handled in a manner to minimize the likelihood of an adverse effect and to ensure public health and safety and environmental protection.
RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING
- The reason for Conditions 6(1) and 6(2) is to ensure that accurate waste records are maintained to ensure compliance with the conditions in this Approval (such as fill rate, site capacity, record keeping, annual reporting, and financial assurance requirements), the EPA and its regulations.
- The reason for Conditions 6(4) and 6(5) is to ensure that detailed records of Site inspections are recorded and maintained for inspection and information purposes.
- The reasons for Conditions 6(6) and 6(7) are to ensure that regular review of site development, operations and monitoring data is documented and any possible improvements to site design, operations or monitoring programs are identified. An annual report is an important tool used in reviewing site activities and for determining the effectiveness of site design.
LANDFILL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
- The reason for Conditions 7(1) to 7(4) inclusive is to specify the approved areas from which waste may be accepted at the Site and the types of waste that may be accepted for disposal at the Site, based on the Owner’s application and supporting documentation.
- Condition 7(6) is to provide the Owner the process for getting the approval for alternative daily and intermediate cover material.
- The reasons for Condition 7(7) are to ensure that daily/weekly and intermediate cover are used to control potential nuisance effects, to facilitate vehicle access on the Site, and to ensure an acceptable site appearance is maintained. The proper closure of a landfill site requires the application of a final cover which is aesthetically pleasing, controls infiltration, and is suitable for the end use planned for the Site.
LANDFILL MONITORING
- Reasons for Condition 8(1) are to ensure that off-site migration of landfill gas is monitored and all buildings at the Site are free of any landfill gas accumulation, which due to a methane gas component may be explosive and thus create a danger to any persons at the Site.
- Condition 8(2) is included to provide the groundwater and surface water limits to prevent water pollution at the Site.
- Conditions 8(3) and 8(4) are included to require the Owner to demonstrate that the Site is performing as designed and the impacts on the natural environment are acceptable. Regular monitoring allows for the analysis of trends over time and ensures that there is an early warning of potential problems so that any necessary remedial/contingency action can be taken.
- Conditions 8(5), 8(6) and 8(7) are included to ensure the integrity of the groundwater monitoring network so that accurate monitoring results are achieved and the natural environment is protected. CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
- Conditions 8(8) to 8(11) inclusive are added to ensure the Owner has a plan with an organized set of procedures for identifying and responding to potential issues relating to groundwater and surface water contamination at the Site's compliance point.
- Conditions 8(12), 8(13) and 8(14) are included to streamline the approval of the changes to the monitoring plan.
CLOSURE PLAN
- The reasons for Condition 9 are to ensure that final closure of the Site is completed in an aesthetically pleasing manner, in accordance with Ministry standards, and to ensure the long-term protection of the health and safety of the public and the environment.
Upon issuance of the environmental compliance approval, I hereby revoke Approval No(s). A560003 issued on November 15, 1974 issued to Dubreuil Bros. Ltd. and transferred to The Improvement District of Dubreuilville as approval number A562401 on September 22, 1981.
In accordance with Section 139 of the Environmental Protection Act, you may by written Notice served upon me and the Environmental Review Tribunal within 15 days after receipt of this Notice, require a hearing by the Tribunal. Section 142 of the Environmental Protection Act provides that the Notice requiring the hearing shall state:
1. The portions of the environmental compliance approval or each term or condition in the environmental compliance approval in respect of which the hearing is required, and; 2. The grounds on which you intend to rely at the hearing in relation to each portion appealed.
Pursuant to subsection 139(3) of the Environmental Protection Act, a hearing may not be required with respect to any terms and conditions in this environmental compliance approval, if the terms and conditions are substantially the same as those contained in an approval that is amended or revoked by this environmental compliance approval.
The Notice should also include:
3. The name of the appellant; 4. The address of the appellant; 5. The environmental compliance approval number; 6. The date of the environmental compliance approval; 7. The name of the Director, and; 8. The municipality or municipalities within which the project is to be engaged in.
And the Notice should be signed and dated by the appellant.
This Notice must be served upon:
The Director appointed for the purposes of Part II.1 of the The Secretary* Environmental Protection Act Environmental Review Tribunal Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 655 Bay Street, Suite 1500 AND 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, Ontario Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E5 M4V 1P5
* Further information on the Environmental Review Tribunal’s requirements for an appeal can be obtained directly from the Tribunal at: Tel: (416) 212-6349, Fax: (416) 314-3717 or www.ert.gov.on.ca
The above noted activity is approved under s.20.3 of Part II.1 of the Environmental Protection Act. CONTENT COPY OF ORIGINAL
DATED AT TORONTO this 8th day of January, 2016 Dale Gable, P.Eng. Director appointed for the purposes of Part II.1 of the Environmental Protection Act RM/ c: Area Manager, MOECC Sault Ste. Marie c: District Manager, MOECC Sudbury Francis DeChamplain Corporation of the Township of White River Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5-7
APPENDIX C
Notice of Commencement
kresin engineering corporation THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DUBREUILVILLE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL LANDFILL SITE
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS
The Township of Dubreuilville’s municipal waste disposal site accepts solid, non- hazardous domestic and commercial waste produced in the Township of Dubreuilville and nearby developments (eg. mines and outfitters). The site serves an estimated total population of less than 1,000 people. In operation since approximately 1971, the waste disposal site is located on Crown land and currently operates under an Environmental Compliance Approval (Certificate of Approval) issued by the Ministry of the Environment. The remaining lifespan of the site is estimated to be less than 3 years.
To address the declining waste disposal capacity, and considering limitations of the current site, it is the Township’s preference to establish a new waste disposal site at the location shown in the map below.
The above undertaking is subject to the Provincial Environmental Screening Process for Waste Management Projects. An Open House public information session will be held at the Municipal Complex downstairs multi-purpose hall at 23 Pins Street on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and you are invited to attend to review project information and to provide your comments.
For further information, or to comment, please contact a representative at either of the addresses below:
Francis DeChamplain Chris Kresin, P. Eng. Infrastructure Superintendent Kresin Engineering Township of Dubreuilville 536 Fourth Line East 23 Pins Street, P. O. Box 367 Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 6J8 Dubreuilville ON P0S 1B0 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel.: 705-949-4900 Tel.: 705-884-2340 extension 24
LA CORPORATION DU CANTON DE DUBREUILVILLE CRÉATION D'UN SITE D'ENFOUISSEMENT MUNICIPAL
AVIS DE LANCEMENT DU PROCESSUS D'EXAMEN ENVIRONNEMENTAL
Le site d'enfouissement municipal des déchets du Canton de Dubreuilville accepte les déchets domestiques, industriels, solides et non dangereux, produits dans le canton de Dubreuilville et des développements à proximité (ex. mines et pourvoiries). Le site dessert une population totale estimée à moins de 1 000 personnes. En vigueur depuis environ 1971, le site d'enfouissement des déchets est situé sur les terres de la couronne et exploite actuellement sous une autorisation environnementale (certificat d'autorisation) délivrée par le ministère de l'Environnement. La durée de vie restante du site est estimée à moins de 3 ans.
Pour faire face à la capacité d'enfouissement des déchets en déclin, et compte tenu des limites du site actuel, il est préférable au Canton d'établir un nouveau site d'enfouissement des déchets à l'endroit indiqué sur la carte ci-dessous.
Le projet ci-dessus est soumis au processus d'examen provincial de l'environnement pour les projets de gestion des déchets. Une séance publique d’informations portes ouvertes aura lieu au sous-sol du Complexe Municipal à la salle polyvalente au 23, rue des Pins le mercredi 30 avril 2014 de 15 h à 18 h. Vous êtes invités à examiner les informations du projet et de fournir vos commentaires.
Pour de plus amples renseignements ou commentaires, s'il vous plaît contactez un représentant à l'une des adresses ci-dessous:
Francis DeChamplain Chris Kresin, P. Eng. Surintendant de l'infrastructure Kresin Engineering Canton de Dubreuilville 536 Fourth Line East 23, rue des Pins, C.P. 367 Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 6J8 Dubreuilville ON P0S 1B0 Courriel: [email protected] Courriel : [email protected] Téléphone: 705-949-4900 Téléphone: 705-884-2340 poste 24
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APPENDIX D
Consultation List
kresin engineering corporation The Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville New Municipal Waste Disposal Site KEC Project Ref. No. 1203.03
Ministry/Agency Contact Name Contact Title Street Address City Province Postal Code Acronym
MECP Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ms. Shelley Wainio Environmental Resource Planner and EA Coordinator 12th Floor, 199 Larch Street Sudbury ON P3E 5P9
MECP Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Ms. Lilian Keen Senior Environmental Officer (District Contact) 289 Bay St., 3rd Floor Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 1W7
MTCS Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Mr.Jeff Elkow Heritage Planner 401 Bay Street, Suite 1700 Toronto ON ON M7A 0A7
ENDM Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines Ms. Jennifer Paetz Initiatives Coordinator 933 Ramsey Lake Rd., 2nd Floor Sudbury ON P3E 6B5
MNRF Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Wawa Mr. Shawn Fortin Lands and Water Technical Specialist 48 Mission Rd. Wawa ON P0S 1K0
MTO Ministry of Transportation - Northeastern Region Ms. Denicia Tucker Corridor Management Officer 447 McKeown Avenue North Bay ON P1B 9S9
MIRR Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Ms. Jessica Hill Senior Advisor 160 Bloor Street East, 9th Floor Suite 920 Toronto ON M7A 2E6
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Land Use Policy and MAFRA Mr. John O'Neil Rural Planner Provincial Government Bldg, 1st Flr, 59 Ministry Rd, Keptville ON K0G 1J0 Stewardship
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Enviromental Health Policy and MHLT Mr. Tony Amalfa Manager 393 University Avenue, Suite 2100 Toronto ON M7A 2S1 Programs Unit Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Community Planning and MMA Ms. Cara Holtby Planner 159 Cedar Street, Suite 401 Sudbury ON P3E 6A5 Development ECCC Environment and Climate Change Canada Mr. Rob Dobos Manager 867 Lakeshore Road, 5th Floor, Office L509 Burlington ON L7S 1A1
INAC Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Ms. Janet Townson Claims Analyst 10 Wellingtono St., 16th Floor Gatineau QC K1A 0H4
INAC Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Ms. Allison Berman Regional Subject Expert 10 Wellingtono St., 8th Floor Gatineau QC K1A 0H4
MNO Métis Nation of Ontario Mr. Jesse Fieldwebster Consultation Assessment Coordinator 355 Cranston Crescent PO Box 4 Midland ON . L4R 4K6
MFN Michipicoten First Nation Chief Patricia Tangie Chief PO Box 1, Site 8, RR#1 Wawa ON P0S 1K0
BFN Batchewana First Nation Chief Dean Sayers Chief 236 Frontenac Street Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 5K9
GRFN Garden River First Nation Chief Paul Syrette Chief 7 Shingwauk Street, RR 4 Garden River ON P6A 6Z8
PMFN Pic Mobert (North and South) First Nation Chief Johanna Desmoulin Chief 207 Second Street, PO Box 717, General Delivery Mobert ON P0M 2J0
MCFN Missanabie Cree First Nation Chief Jason Gauthier Chief 174B, Highway 17 East Bell's Point Garden River ON P6A 6Z1
RSMIN Red Sky Metis Independent Nation Dean Whellan Community Consultation, GIS Specialist 406 East Victoria Avenue Thunder Bay ON P7C 1A5
APH Algoma Public Health Mr. Jon Bouma Manager, Environmental Health and Communicable Disease Control 18 Ganley St. Wawa ON P0S 1K0
APH Algoma Public Health Mr. Chris Spooney District Manager for Wawa 18 Ganley St. Wawa ON P0S 1K0
Brookfield Renewable Power Inc. Ms. Kelly Withers License and Compliance Manager 243 Industrial Park Crescent Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 5P3
API Algoma Power Inc. Mr. Dan Richards District Engineering Supervisor 2 Sackville Road, Suite A Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 6J6
GLP Great Lakes Power Transmission Mr. Bernie Mobach Consultant 2 Sackville Road, Suite B Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 6J6
Township of Dubreuilville Mr. Francis DeChamplain Infrastructure Superintendent 23 Rue des Pins Dubreuilville ON P0S 1B0 Corporation of the Township of White River Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5-7
APPENDIX E
Hydrogeological Review
kresin engineering corporation Corporation of the Township of White River Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5-7
Technical Memorandum No. 1
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Corporation of the Township of White River Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5-7
Technical Memorandum No. 2
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N N THUNDER BAY *DUBREUILVILLE
SAUSAGE SAULT STE. MARIE LAKE
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EXISTING WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
KEY PLAN
HIGHWAY 519
St Pins MAGPIE RIVER Des
GREEN LAKE DUBREUILVILLE
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GOUDREAU ROAD
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PROPOSED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE SMITHY LAKE
SQUARE LAKE IRIS LAKE
KEC JULY 2018 JS JULY 2018 TOWNSHIP OF DUBREUILVILLE MUNICIPAL WASTE DISPOSAL SITE KRESIN 1203.05 1 Engineering Corporation 1203.05 tech memo 2 dwg 1.dwg NTS LOCATION PLAN 0 A MW1-16B MW1-16A TOP OF WELL PIPE - 376.636 TOP OF WELL PIPE - 376.701 ORIGINAL GROUND AT WELL - 375.722 ORIGINAL GROUND AT WELL - 375.925
B AGGREGATE PIT BOUNDARY
PROPOSED FILL AREA ACCESS ROAD 'B' (1.875ha)
50m BUFFER
MW3-16 TOP OF WELL PIPE - 382.510 B ORIGINAL GROUND AT WELL - 381.710
MW2-16A TOP OF WELL PIPE - 378.444 PROPOSED CONTAMINANT ORIGINAL GROUND AT WELL - 377.495 ATTENUATION ZONE (10.25ha) ACCESS ROAD 'A'
MW2-16B TOP OF WELL PIPE - 378.525 ORIGINAL GROUND AT WELL - 377.799 MW4-16B TOP OF WELL PIPE - 379.921 ORIGINAL GROUND AT WELL - 378.976 A MW4-16A TOP OF WELL PIPE - 379.644 ORIGINAL GROUND AT WELL - 378.830
SECTION B-B
MW 3-16A SECTION A-A MW 4-16B/A MW 2-16A/B ELEV:377.73 MW 2-16A/B MW1-16A ELEV:375.75 ELEV:375.75 END OF HOLE END OF HOLE
ELEV:370.87 END OF HOLE END OF HOLE END OF HOLE END OF HOLE END OF HOLE END OF HOLE
SURFACE WATER ELEV: 367.70m SURFACE WATER ELEV: 367.66m
DESIGN KEC NOTES DRAWN K.SHERLOCK TOWNSHIP OF DUBREUILVILLE CHECKED PROPOSED SITE KRESIN PROJECT 2 FILENAME Engineering Corporation SCALE SITE PLAN AND SECTIONS Rev 0 Corporation of the Township of White River Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5-7
APPENDIX F
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment of a Proposed Landfill Site for the Township of Dubreuilville in the District of Algoma, Ontario
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ORIGINAL REPORT
STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF A PROPOSED LANDFILL SITE FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF DUBREUILVILLE IN THE DISTRICT OF ALGOMA, ONTARIO
REPORT AUTHOR Dave Norris Woodland Heritage Services 74 Regent St. Thunder Bay, ON P7A 5G6 T: (807) 632 9893 E: [email protected]
PROJECT INFORMATION Location: Uncategorized township of Dubreuilville, District of Algoma PIF P307-0093-2018
PROPONENT INFORMATION Kresin Engineering Corporation 536 Fourth Line East Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6J8 Attn: Jennifer Sharpe T: (705) 949-4900 E: [email protected]
Report completed: November 8, 2018 Report Submitted: November 16, 2018
Executive Summary The Township of Dureuilville is proposing the development of a new landfill site situated in the township, in the District of Algoma, Ontario. On behalf of Kresin Engineering Corporation, Woodland Heritage Northwest was contacted to complete the required archaeological assessment to determine both potential and possible presence of unknown archaeological materials prior to development. The archaeological assessments were undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990), Municipal Planning Act, and the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists (2011). All archaeological consulting activities were performed under the Professional Archaeological Licence of David Norris (P307). The Subject property is situated in the Canadian Shield (Section 1.3.3, Standard 1). During Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment, 100% of the area was inspected for archaeological potential in the form of features indicating past water sources, elevated topography, relic shorelines and distinctive land formations according to Section 1.3 of the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists (MTCS 2011). The Stage 1 Assessment indicated features of archeological potential that existed in the northern and northwestern portions of the property that should be subjected to Stage 2 Archaeological testing. Stage 2 shovel testing along the northern and northwestern portions adhered to Section 2.1.6 of the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists. Archaeological recommendations have been made based on the background historic research, property inspection, location of known or registered archaeological sites, previous archaeological assessments and indicators of archaeological potential. These recommendations are as follows: • No further archaeological assessment is required for the proposed new landfill site situated in the uncategorized township of Dubreuilville, district of Algoma, Ontario.
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Table of Contents Executive Summary ...... ii Project Personnel...... v 1.0 Project Context ...... 1 1.1 Objectives of Archaeological Assessments ...... 1 1.2 Development Context ...... 1 1.3 Historical Context ...... 2 1.3.1 Records Review ...... 2 1.3.2 Pre-Contact Period ...... 2 1.4 Archaeological Context ...... 4 1.4.1 Current Conditions ...... 4 1.4.2. Physiography ...... 5 1.4.3 Previous Archaeological Assessments ...... 5 1.4.4 Registered Archaeological Sites ...... 6 1.4.5 Summary ...... 6 2.0 Field Methods ...... 6 2.1 Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment (Physical Inspection) ...... 6 2.2 Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment (Testing) ...... 7 3.0 Records of Finds ...... 7 4.0 Analysis and Conclusions ...... 7 5.0 Recommendations ...... 7 6.0 Advice on Compliance with Legislation ...... 7 7.0 Bibliography and Sources ...... 9 8.0 Maps ...... 11 9.0 Photographs ...... 14
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List of Maps Map 1. Location of Dubreulville in northern Ontario...... 11 Map 2. Location and limits of proposed development and associated areas...... 11 Map 3. Area of Stage 1 Archaeological Investigations within the proposed development. .... 12 Map 4. Topography of the landscape (note steep ridge to the north and west)...... 12 Map 5. Area of Stage 2 archaeological shovel testing within proposed development...... 13 Map 6. Location and direction of photographs found in this report...... 13
List of Photographs Photograph 1. Example of terrain within northern portion of proposed development...... 14 Photograph 2. Example of terrain within northern portion of proposed development...... 14 Photograph 3. Example of terrain within proposed development...... 15 Photograph 4. Example of terrain within proposed development...... 15 Photograph 5. Example of terrain within proposed development...... 16 Photograph 6. Example of terrain within proposed development...... 16 Photograph 7. Example of terrain within proposed development...... 17 Photograph 8. Example of terrain within proposed development...... 17
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Project Personnel
Field Director David Norris (P307)
Field Inspection David Norris (P307) Leia MacKay
Archival Research David Norris (P307)
Report Preparation David Norris (P307)
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1.0 Project Context 1.1 Objectives of Archaeological Assessments The objectives of a Stage 1 archaeological assessment, as outlined by the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (2011 MTCS), are as follows: • To provide information about the property’s geography, history, previous archaeological fieldwork and current land condition; • To evaluate in detail the property’s archaeological potential, which will support recommendations for Stage 2 survey for all or parts of the property if required; and • To recommend appropriate strategies for Stage 2 survey if necessary The Stage 1 assessment can include a physical property inspection if possible and is highly recommended to determine the current land condition. The objective of a Stage 2 archaeological assessment, as outlined by the Standards and Guide- lines for Consultant Archaeologists (2011 MTCS), are as follows: • To determine all archaeological resources on the property • To determine whether the property contains archaeological resources requiring further assessment • To recommend appropriate Stage 3 assessment strategies for identified archaeological sites
The Stage 2 assessment involves on-site documentation and inventory of archaeological resources through systematic means such as pedestrian and/or test pit survey. 1.2 Development Context The Township of Dureuilville is proposing the development of a new landfill site situated in the township, in the District of Algoma, Ontario. On behalf of Kresin Engineering Corporation, Woodland Heritage Northwest was contacted to complete the required archaeological assessment to determine both potential and possible presence of unknown archaeological materials prior to development. The landfill site is situated approximately 2 km to the southwest of the town of Dubreuilville (Map 1). The site consists of a containment attenuation area that measures 350 m north to south and approximately 300 m east to west (Map 2). This containment attenuation area will not be disturbed or impacted by the development and was not assessed during this survey. Immediately to the west of this area is the landfill site actual which measures 250 m north to south and approximately 75 m east to west (Map 2). There is a 50 m buffer that surrounds the landfill site actual that was inspected as part of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 archaeological assessment (Map 2). The assessment was conducted under the management and direction of licence holder David Norris (PIF P307-0093-2018). All activities were completed in accordance with the terms of the Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment of Landfill site, Township of Dubreuilville 1 © 2018 Woodland Heritage Northwest. All Rights Reserved.
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 P.13, the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s (MCTS) 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists, as required by the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990). 1.3 Historical Context 1.3.1 Records Review Site files at the offices of the Archaeological Data Coordinator at MTCS and Woodland Heritage Services Limited were examined to determine if any prehistoric sites had been previously recorded and registered either in or near the study area. 1.3.2 Pre-Contact Period Traditionally, the history of northern Ontario has been categorized into three main periods: (1) Paleoindian (10,000 to 7,000 BP); (2) Archaic 7,000 to 2,500 BP); and (3) Woodland (2500 to 400 BP). A fourth period, the Historic (400 to present) can be assigned to the latter portion of the cultural chronology since it involves the contact and introduction of Europeans and their material culture. The first three periods are based on differences in artifact content that represents technological and cultural changes through time. 1.3.2.1 Paleoindian Period (ca. 10,000 – 7,000 years B.P. [Before Present]) Sites that are of a Paleoindian cultural affiliation are rare in northern Ontario, and research on them is limited. Fox (1975) assessed the majority of Paleoindian sites in the north and identified a cultural entity known as the “Lakehead Complex”. It is a discrete and temporal cluster of Late Paleoindian sites, which are associated with the middle, and late development stages of Lake Minong (Fox 1975). These sites have been found across a broad area extending from east of Lake Nipigon to as far west as the Manitoba border. Many of these sites tend to cluster along the Gunflint formation, which is a broad band of siliceous rock, which extends west from Pass Lake to Gunflint Lake (Adams 1993). It should be noted that since Fox’s (1975) assessment of Paleoindian sites in northern Ontario, there has been very little research on Paleoindian sites in Northern Ontario. The current understanding of the Lakehead Complex Paleoindian artifact assemblage is limited to non-organic materials, primarily stone tools. Manufactured artifacts from materials such as taconite and silicified sandstone are what remain, offering a limited glimpse into the culture. Due to the antiquity of the sites and the relative acidic nature of boreal forest soils, wood, bone, skins, bark and other natural materials which were commonly used are rarely preserved on such sites, eliminating valuable evidence that can be used to interpret the early lifeways of the people occupying the sites. This also produces a problem when trying to fit sites into a chronological sequence. With little or no organic materials surviving the taphonomic record, there is little material for radiometric absolute dating and other dating techniques have not been attempted until recently. Therefore, establishing a firm chronology of the occupation of northern Ontario is not possible at the present time. Fortunately, the association of many Paleoindian sites with the shorelines of Lake Minong and Lake Agassiz indicates that these sites cannot predate the formation of these features. This is not to say that there are no sites inland, along smaller lakes and rivers. However, beaches, bay mouth bars and spits of post-glacial
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shorelines permitted easy movement of people and provided access to ample subsistence resources, so sites are most often found on these types of land forms. It appears that people may have entered the eastern Lake Superior/northern Lake Huron area about 9,000 years ago, while archaeological work farther north in the Hudson’s Bay Lowlands suggests that human occupation there may be limited to about the last 6,000 years. 1.3.2.2 Archaic Period (ca. 7,000 – 2500 years BP) An environmental transition brought about warmer, drier conditions resulting in a change in the plant and animal communities, which consequently impacted the subsistence patterns of humans living in the region now represented by north-central Ontario. These alterations of subsistence patterns are reflected in the artifact assemblages. For instance, in response to the hunting of smaller game, large spear points were replaced by smaller, notched projectile points and stone knives generally became smaller. A new technology involving the production of stone tools by grinding rather than chipping was also utilized. About 5,000 B.P., people started to make use of copper, which was cold-hammered to form spear points, knives, gaff hooks and elaborate jewelry. One of the most complete copper assemblages for northwestern Ontario comes from a burial south of Lake Nipigon, dating to about 3,500 B.P. 1.3.2.3 Initial Woodland Period (ca. 2500 – 1150 years B.P.) Perhaps the most active period in precontact history, the Woodland period represents a vast technological revolution, with the introduction of pottery, the shift from spear points to the bow and arrow and the large-scale use of wild rice as a staple food. The Woodland period is divided into Early, Middle and Late phases and each designation is represented by more advanced technological innovation. In northern Ontario, there is little to no evidence of Initial Woodland cultures. Either sites haven’t been found, or the criteria used to identify Initial Woodland sites are not present in the region. Criteria for establishing Early Woodland sites include the presence of pottery and projectile points which are small, well-shaped and used with bow and arrow hunting rather than as spear points. The Middle Woodland period is represented in northern Ontario by the appearance of pottery assigned to the Laurel Configuration (after Reid and Rajnovich 1991). Geographically, the distribution of Laurel sites range from northeast central Saskatchewan, through a large portion of central Manitoba and northern Minnesota to northern Michigan and northern Ontario (the central-west appearance in Saskatchewan was identified by Dr. David Meyer (per comm. 2004). The first appearance of Laurel pottery comes from Minnesota (Wilford 1955), thus it appears to represent a migration of peoples or ideas north into Ontario. The broad distribution means that there are many styles of pottery representing regional expressions. Reid and Rajnovich (1991) summarized Laurel pottery into three main complexes: (1) Manitoba Lakes; (2) Boundary Waters; and (3) Superior. Characteristics of Laurel pottery include thick, conoidal vessels (made by coiling) with pseudo-scallop and linear stamping in short vertical motifs around the upper portions and smoothed out bodies on the remaining portions of the vessel (Reid and Rajnovich 1991). Although the chronological time span of Laurel pottery is under contention, a rough Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment of Landfill site, Township of Dubreuilville 3 © 2018 Woodland Heritage Northwest. All Rights Reserved.
estimation beginning approximately 100 B.C. and lasting to 1300 A.D. was proposed by Reid and Rajnovich (1991). 1.3.2.4 Terminal/Late Woodland Period (ca. 1150 to 400 B.P.) The Late or Terminal Woodland period in northern Ontario represents a wide dispersal of technological traits in terms of pottery styles and manufacturing techniques. The most predominate pottery style is from the Blackduck horizon. The geographical distribution of Blackduck pottery ranges from west-central Saskatchewan, through Manitoba, into Minnesota, northwest Michigan and northern Ontario (Lenius and Olinyk 1990). Blackduck vessels are typically thin-walled globular vessels (made by paddle and anvil technique) with constricted necks, wedge-shaped lips and outflaring rims. They have textile impressed globular bodies with the neck, rim and lip areas often decorated with complex and highly variable patterns of cord wrapped object impressions, punctates and/or bosses that may be found on the exterior, on the lip and sometimes on the interior of the vessel. Some vessels also have vertically oriented combing as the surface finish (Hamilton et al. 2012). Anfinson (1979) suggests that Blackduck first emerges at A.D. 800 and lasts until approximately 1400. However, Lenius and Olinyk (1990) reviewed C14 dates and suggest that an appearance around A.D. 500 to A.D. 1000 is more appropriate. After the disappearance of Blackduck pottery, there were many different styles which began to appear in the Late Woodland. Although a discussion of these styles is beyond the scope of this report, the taxonomy should be mentioned as these cultures are important to the history of northern Ontario. Lenius and Olinyk (1990) discuss the designation of the Western Woodland Algonquian Configuration emerging from antecedent cultures Laurel and Blackduck. This configuration includes two composites, Selkirk and Rainy River. The Selkirk composite includes a number of northern regional expressions, while the Rainy River composite includes the Duck Bay, Bird Lake and Winnipeg River types or complexes. Each of these composites consists of shared social, political and religious activities, which were important in the development of the precontact environment in northern Ontario. 1.3.2.5 Historic Period (400 B.P. to present) This period begins with the arrival of Europeans and settlers to the area, specifically French, then English traders, bringing with them trade goods such as axes, guns, beads and metal products. The Missinaibie River was an important travel route to James Bay and, through its headwaters, provided a heavily traveled connection to Lake Superior (through the Michipicoten River). Trade posts were established at the mouth of the Michipicoten River and also at various places along the length of the Missinaibie River. 1.4 Archaeological Context 1.4.1 Current Conditions Presently the landscape is undisturbed boreal forest. The landscape is slightly undulating with ridges of glacially deposited gravel and cobbles. To the northeast lies Big Ben lake, to the east lies Smithy Lake, to the south east lies Square Lake and to the south lies Iris Lake. To the west
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lies an unnamed lake. Topographically, the proposed development is situated in low lying flat landscape with elevations rising along the north and southern regions. There are no buildings, or previous development situated within the proposed development. Several low grade roads and quad trails have been developed for recreational use. 1.4.2. Physiography The proposed development is situated in the geological region known as the Canadian Shield. This designation refers to a portion of exposed continental crust underlying North America. The Canadian Shield runs from central Ontario north to the Arctic Archipelago, and from Labrador west to the Northwest Territories. Consisting of various rocks from the Archean and Proterozoic eons, the Canadian Shield yields a tremendous amount of resources such as minerals, coniferous forests and capacity for hydroelectric developments (Historica Canada 2017). Vegetation within the region is considered to be consistent with boreal forest species. South of the Hudson Bay Lowlands, major vegetation species of trees include black spruce, as well as conifers such as tamarack, balsam fir and jack pine. This area is also considered to be a part of the Northern Coniferous region, a vegetation zone that extends from western Ontario to western Saskatchewan (Rowe 1972:43). Stands of black spruce form on thin soils of the uplands as well as in poorly drained lowlands with jack pine and tamarack being associated with these areas as well. River valleys around some of the lakes and on south-facing slopes were favourable conditions for soil accumulations. In these areas white spruce, balsam fir, trembling aspen and balsam poplar form mixed stands of vegetation. Glaciation was intense in this region, resulting in irregular relief of the landscape, with rocky parallel ridges separating poorly drained depressions and innumerable narrow lakes (Rowe 1972:43). 1.4.3 Previous Archaeological Assessments No other recorded archaeological assessments have been conducted within the vicinity of this proposed development. Despite the lack of previous work, studies that have been carried out in the remote portions of northwestern Ontario outline potential for the discovery of unknown archaeological sites and do prove past peoples did migrate across the landscape of northwestern Ontario. Of importance to this study area is the deglaciation northern Ontario. Late Pleistocene and early Holocene events are of particular relevance to this area. Despite the limited geomorphological studies in the area, a general reconstruction is possible (Dyke and Preset 1987; Bjorck 1985; Dredege and Cowan 1989; Teller 1987; McAndrews et al. 1987). As the Laurentide Ice Sheet continued to move northeast, areas within the study region become both free of ice and water between 9,000 and 8,000 years ago. Between 8,400 and 8,000 years ago, the main mass of the Laurentian glacier rapidly retreats further north and waters of Glacial Lake Agassiz quickly drain into the Arctic Ocean (Hamilton 2004: 340). During this time, from about 9,000 years ago, northwestern Ontario begins to see a post-glacial vegetative recovery that is reflected in McAndrews (1987) pollen sequence (Hamilton 2004:342). This pollen sequence is divided into four stages and is critical to the interpretation of past land use by peoples of this time. The first stage “Zone 1” is characterized by open tundra, especially on the uplands, with more diverse Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment of Landfill site, Township of Dubreuilville 5 © 2018 Woodland Heritage Northwest. All Rights Reserved.
plant communities developing in sheltered areas (McAndrews 1982). Comparatively brief, this zone disappeared during a rapid development of closed spruce forest -”Zone 2”. Julig et al. (1990:39) note that continued global warming and soil development most likely influenced these larger forest communities (Hamilton 2004:342). “Zone 3” begins about 8,000 years ago and consists of a warmer period of more diverse forest communities. During this time, the Hypsithermal period occurs which produced warmer and drier conditions. “Zone 3” lasts from 8,000 years until contact and subsequently, “Zone 4” coincides with modern climactic and vegetative conditions (Hamilton 2004:342; Julig et al. 1990:39; McAndrews; 1982). Considering the study region was free of ice and glacial waters and the environment was conducive for habitation of past peoples, it is likely that archaeology sites could be found that could date back to approximately 8,000 years ago. 1.4.4 Registered Archaeological Sites In Ontario, information concerning archaeological sites is stored in the Ontario Archaeological Sites Database and is maintained by the MTCS. A request for site data was made to the Ministry of Culture by Woodland Heritage Northwest Limited when filing for the project and no sites have been recorded within 1 km of the proposed locations. 1.4.5 Summary Due to the diverse cultural and historical background of northern Ontario, there is an increased chance that unknown archaeological sites could be impacted by development. Given that there have been few archaeological investigations, particular attention should be given to the study area so that a complete accurate archaeological history can be developed. A physical inspection of the property is warranted to determine the presence of potential and to determine the likelihood of unknown archaeological resources being disturbed.
2.0 Field Methods Property inspection was undertaken on October 10, 2018 on a sunny slightly overcast day. The physical inspection covered 100% of the area to determine archaeological potential. David Norris (P307) acted as field director and all work was conducted under PIF P307-0093-2018. Within the landfill site location, pedestrian transects through the boreal forest were carried out spaced approximately 10 m apart to determine the presence of any archaeological potential. 2.1 Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment (Physical Inspection) Physical transects were traversed over 100% of the proposed development at 5 m intervals to determine the potential of any unknown archaeological resources (Map 3). Prior to field inspection, Google Earth was consulted to determine efficient survey strategies. Satellite imagery suggested that the northern portion of the proposed development was situated closer to permanent water sources (Map 3). Along the western side of the proposed landfill site, the topography of the landscape rises sharply into a ridge that runs north to south along the western edge of the landfill buffer zone (Map 4). This feature was confirmed during field inspection. The remaining areas of the proposed landfill site consisted of flat to slightly
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undulating topography. Small areas appeared to have been utilized in the past for gravel or soil extraction as pockets of ridges were impacted. No other aspects of archaeological potential were observed for the remaining portion of the proposed development. 2.2 Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment (Testing) Archaeological potential was noted in the northern portion of the proposed development in the form of proximity to permanent water sources (Map 5). Google Earth imagery indicated that this inundation of water was not the result of a major navigable river or lake, but rather a saturation of the landscape spotted with smaller pothole lakes. To the east lies Smithy Lake and Big Ben Lake where smaller tributaries run and to the west is a larger unnamed lake of considerable size. To the south lies Iris and Square Lakes. These areas do not exhibit possible travel corridors; however, they do present possible respite for past people moving across the landscape. Shovel testing in this area adhered to section 2.1.6 of the Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists. The slightly undulating terrain presented smaller, elevated areas surrounded by lower low potential areas. The small areas were tested using the standard 5 m interval as best as possible. All test pits measured 30 cm in diameter, excavated by hand with soils being screened through mesh no greater than 6 mm. All wall profiles were examined for cultural features and screened soils were backfilled into the excavated test pit.
3.0 Records of Finds Both the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessments found no previously unknown archaeological resources.
4.0 Analysis and Conclusions Despite the appearance of archaeological potential via the presence of water, the landscape did not appear to be favourable for past land use. The landscape did not exhibit any flat elevated areas that would have been well drained. In the northern portion, despite being in close proximity to water, there were no indications of past land use.
5.0 Recommendations No further archaeological assessment is required for the proposed new landfill site situated in the uncategorized township of Dubreuilville, district of Algoma, Ontario.
6.0 Advice on Compliance with Legislation This report is submitted to the Minister of Tourism and Culture as a condition of licensing in accordance with Part VI of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c 0.18. The report is reviewed to ensure that it complies with the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (2011) that are issued by the Minister, and that the archaeological fieldwork and report recommendations ensure the conservation, protection and preservation of the cultural heritage of Ontario. When all matters relating to archaeological sites within the project area of a development proposal have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Tourism,
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Culture and Sport, a letter will be issued by the Ministry stating that there are no further concerns with regard to alterations to archaeological sites by the proposed development. It is an offence under Sections 48 and 69 of the Ontario Heritage Act for any party other than a licensed archaeologist to make any alteration to a known archaeological site or to remove any artifact or other physical evidence of past human us or activity from the site, until such time as a licensed archaeologist has completed archaeological fieldwork on the site, submitted a report to the Minister stating that the site has no further cultural heritage value or interest, and the report has been filed in the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports referred to in Section 65.1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Should previously undocumented archaeological resources be discovered, they may be a new archaeological site and therefore subject Section 48(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The proponent or person discovering the archaeological resources must cease alteration of the site immediately and engage a licensed consultant archaeologist to carry out archaeological fieldwork, in compliance with Section 48(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Cemeteries Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.C.4 and the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c.33 (when proclaimed in force) require that any person discovering human remains must notify the police or coroner and the Registrar of Cemeteries at the Ministry of Consumer Services.
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7.0 Bibliography and Sources Adams, Nicholas 1993 An Archaeological assessment of Highway 11/17, Current River to Highway 527. (W.P. 7831-92-01, District 19, Thunder Bay). Report prepared for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Report on file with the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport.
Bjorck, Savante 1985 Deglaciation chronology and re-vegetation in northwestern Ontario. Canadian Journal of Earth Science 22:850-871.
Dredge, L.A. and W.R. Cowan 1989 Quaternary Geology of Southwestern Canadian Shield. In R.J. Fulton, ed. Quaternary Geology of Canada and Greenland. Geology of Canada No. 1. Geology Survey of Canada, Ministry of Supply and Services, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
Dyke A.S. and V.K. Prest 1987 Paleogeography of northern North America, 18,000 to 5,000 years ago. Map 1703A. Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
Fox, William 1975 The Paleo-Indian Lakehead Complex. pp.29-53 In P. Nunn, ed. Canadian Archaeological Association, Collected Papers. Historical Sites Branch Research Report No. 6. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Toronto, Canada.
Hamilton, Scott 2004 Early Holocene Burials at Wapekeka, Northern Ontario. pp: 337-368. In L. Jackson and A. Hinshelwood ed., The Late Paleo-Indian Great Lakes: Geological and Archaeological Investigations of Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene Environments. Mercury Series Archaeology Paper 165, Canadian Museum of Civilizations, Ottawa, Canada.
Hamilton, Scott, Jill Taylor-Hollings and David Norris 2012 Human Ecology of the Canadian Prairie Ecozone ca. 1500 BP: Diffusion, Migration and Technological Innovation. pp 99-154. In B. Nicholson ed., Human Ecology of the Canadian Prairie Ecozone, University of Regina, Canadian Plains Research Center, Regina, Canada.
Historica Canada https://www.historicacanada.ca - accessed November 2015.
Julig, P.J. J.H. McAndrews and W.C. Mahaney 1990 Geoarchaeology of the Cummins site on the beach of proglacial Lake Minong, Lake Superior Basin, Canada. In Lasca, N.P. and Donahue, J. eds., Archaeological Geology in North America. Geology Society of America, Centennial Special Volume 4, Boulder, Colorado.
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Linius, Brian J., and Dave M. Olinyk 1990. The Rainy River Composite: Revisions to Late Woodland Taxonomy. In The Woodland Tradition in the Western Great Lakes: Papers Presented to Elden Johnson, ed. Guy E. Gibbon, 77- 112. Publications in Anthropology No. 4. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota.
McAndrews, J.H., K.B. Liu, G.C. Manville, V.K. Prest, J.S. Vincent 1987 Plate 4: Environmental Change after 9,000 BC. In R. Cole Harris, ed. Historical Atlas of Canada: From the Beginning to 1800, Vol. I. University of Toronto Press, Toronto, Ontario.
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Toronto, Canada.
Reid, C.S. and G. Rajnovich 1991 Laurel: A re-evaluation of the Spatial, Social and Temporal Paradigms. Canadian Journal of Archaeology 15:193-234.
Rowe, J.S. 1972 Forest Regions of Canada. Department of the Environment, Canadian Forestry Service Publications No. 1300, Ottawa, Ontario.
Teller, James T. 1989 Proglacial lakes and the southern margin of the Laurentide Ice Sheet. In W.F. Ruddiman and H.E. Wright, Jr. eds. North American and Adjacent Oceans during the last Deglaciation. The Geology of North America Vol. K-3. The Geological Society of America, Boulder, Colorado.
Wilford, L.A. 1955 A Revised Classification of the Prehistoric Cultures of Minnesota. American Antiquity 21:130-142.
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8.0 Maps
Map 1. Location of Dubreulville in northern Ontario.
Map 2. Location and limits of proposed development and associated areas. Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment of Landfill site, Township of Dubreuilville 11 © 2018 Woodland Heritage Northwest. All Rights Reserved.
Map 3. Area of Stage 1 Archaeological Investigations within the proposed development.
Map 4. Topography of the landscape (note steep ridge to the north and west).
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Map 5. Area of Stage 2 archaeological shovel testing within proposed development.
Map 6. Location and direction of photographs found in this report. Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment of Landfill site, Township of Dubreuilville 13 © 2018 Woodland Heritage Northwest. All Rights Reserved.
9.0 Photographs
Photograph 1. Example of terrain within northern portion of proposed development.
Photograph 2. Example of terrain within northern portion of proposed development.
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Photograph 3. Example of terrain within proposed development.
Photograph 4. Example of terrain within proposed development.
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Photograph 5. Example of terrain within proposed development.
Photograph 6. Example of terrain within proposed development.
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Photograph 7. Example of terrain within proposed development.
Photograph 8. Example of terrain within proposed development.
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Corporation of the Township of White River Municipal Waste Disposal Site Environmental Screening Process – Steps 5-7
APPENDIX G
Environmental Screening Criteria Checklist
kresin engineering corporation Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville – Environmental Screening Process Screening Criterial Checklist KEC Project No. 1203.03
Criterion Yes No Additional Information 1. Surface and Ground Water 1.1 Might the project cause negative effects on Iris Lake is located approximately 1km south surface water quality, quantities or flow? of the proposed site. Two small unnamed lakes and Square Lake are located approximately 0.75km and 1.12km southeast of the proposed site respectively, and drain into Iris Lake. An unnamed lake is located Y approximately 0.6km west of the site and a small surface water body is located 0.55km east if the site. A tributary of Smithy Lake (located approximately 1.5km east of the site) is located approximately 1.2km east of the proposed fill area. 1.2 Might the project cause negative effects on The establishment of a landfill site may result Y groundwater quality, quantity or movement? in leachate negatively effecting groundwater. 1.3 Might the project cause significant The establishment of a landfill site is not sedimentation or soil erosion or shoreline or proposed in the area of lakes/rivers or in an N riverbank erosion on or off site? area of unstable lands. Erosion is not expected. 1.4 Might the project cause negative effects on Negative effects on groundwater as a result of surface or ground water from accidental spills Y leachate from the landfill area is possible. or releases (e.g., leachate) to the environment? 2. Land 2.1 Might the project cause negative effects on No nearby receptors. The proposed landfill residential, commercial, institutional or other site will require the Township to complete the N sensitive land uses within 500 metres from the steps required to purchase the Crown Land site boundary? needed for landfilling activities. 2.2 Might the project not be consistent with the The proposed landfill accompanied with a Provincial Policy Statement, provincial land use waste diversion program and an approved N or resource management plans? ECA fulfills S.1.6.10.1 of the Provincial Policy Statement. 2.3 Might the project be inconsistent with The proposed site is located on Crown Land municipal land use policies, plans and zoning N and is not currently approved for waste bylaws (including municipal setbacks)? disposal. 2.4 Might the project use lands not zoned as The proposed site is located on Crown Land industrial, heavy industrial or waste disposal? and is not currently approved for waste Y disposal.
2.5 Might the project use hazard lands or unstable No hazard lands or unstable lands in close N lands subject to erosion? vicinity to proposed site. 2.6 Might the project cause negative effects Proposed site is not to be established on related to the remediation of contaminated contaminated lands undergoing ground land? N remediation. Criterion Yes No Additional Information 3. Air and Noise 3.1 Might the project cause negative effects on air With the exception of controlled burning of quality due to emissions (for parameters such small quantities of clean wood and brush, as temperature, thermal treatment exhaust there will be no burning of municipal waste at flue gas volume, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur N the site as part of the landfilling operation. It dioxide, residual oxygen, opacity, hydrogen is expected that emissions will be limited to chloride, suspended particulates, or other methane from organic decomposition within contaminants)? waste. 3.2 Might the project cause negative effects from Natural biodegradation of organic wastes at the emission of greenhouse gases (e.g. carbon the site can produce landfill gas that may be dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane)? emitted to the atmosphere. The major Y constituents being methane and carbon dioxide. Hydrogen sulphide, mercaptans and non-methane organic compounds may also be present. 3.3 Might the project cause negative effects from Unpaved access roads to the site may create the emission of dust or odour? negative effects due to the emission of dust. Y Odour emissions are possible onsite as the control of odours is based on the rate of applying cover material. 3.4 Might the project cause negative effects from Negative effects of noise emissions are the emission of noise? Y possible at the site as a result of daily landfilling and maintenance activities. 3.5 Might the project cause light pollution from Operation and maintenance is expected to trucks or other operational activities at the N take place during daytime hours. Light site? pollution is not expected to result. 4. Natural Environment 4.1 Might the project cause negative effects on No rare, threatened or endangered species of rare (vulnerable), threatened or endangered N flora or fauna have been identified within the species of flora or fauna or their habitat? proposed landfill area. 4.2 Might the project cause negative effects on The Ministry of Natural Resources and protected natural areas such as, ANSIs, ESAs or Forestry mapping does not show any N other significant natural areas? designated ANSIs, ESAs or other significant natural areas. 4.3 Might the project cause negative effects on There are unevaluated wetlands located Y designated wetlands? within the vicinity of the landfill. 4.4 Might the project cause negative effects on It is anticipated that potential construction wildlife habitat, populations, corridors or and operation impacts to the environment movement? associated with the establishment of the landfill will be minimal. With the abundance N of undisturbed habitat in the area, it is anticipated that affected wildlife, if any, will be displaced to areas where similar habitat quantities exist. 4.5 Might the project cause negative effects on fish There are no direct fish habitats in proximity or their habitat, spawning, movement or to the site. N environmental conditions (e.g., water temperature, turbidity, etc.)? Criterion Yes No Additional Information 4.6 Might the project cause negative effects on The Ministry of Natural Resources and locally important or valued ecosystems or Forestry does not identify any significant vegetation? areas within the vicinity of the proposed N landfill site. Habitat types in proximity to the site area common throughout Northern Ontario. 4.7 Might the project increase bird hazards within The construction of the proposed waste the area that could impact surrounding land disposal site may potentially increase the Y uses (e.g., airports)? number of birds attracted to the surrounding area. 5. Resources 5.1 Might the project result in practices Waste diversion practices currently in place inconsistent with waste studies and/or waste will continue at the new landfill site. N diversion targets (e.g., result in final disposal of materials subject to diversion programs)? 5.2 Might the project result in generation of Not applicable. N energy that cannot be captured and utilized? 5.3 Might the project be located a distance from The proposed landfill site is located in close required infrastructure (such as availability to proximity to the built-up community of the N customers, markets and other factors)? Township of Dubreuilville, approximately 2.3km southwest of the Township’s core. 5.4 Might the project cause negative effects on the The proposed site is on and surrounded by use of Canada Land Inventory Class 1–3, undeveloped Crown Land. N specialty crop or locally significant agricultural lands? 5.5 Might the project cause negative effects on The proposed landfill site is on and N existing agricultural production? surrounded by undeveloped Crown Land. 6. Socio-economic 6.1 Might the project cause negative effects on The proposed landfill site is on and neighbourhood or community character? surrounded by Crown Land. The site is located a distance far enough from the N Township of Dubreuilville to not cause a negative effect on neighbourhood or community character. 6.2 Might the project result in aesthetics impacts Although expected to be minimal, the (e.g., visual and litter impacts)? establishment of a new landfill site may introduce litter to the area along the access Y road and area surrounding the landfill site. The Township will be required to perform litter cleanup activities to minimize impacts. 6.3 Might the project cause negative effects on The project is not expected to cause negative local businesses, institutions or public N effects on local businesses, institutions or facilities? public facilities. 6.4 Might the project cause negative effects on No concerns are expected with the proposed recreation, cottaging or tourism? landfill. The landfill site will continue to N provide waste management to residents and seasonal population. 6.5 Might the project cause negative effects The proposed landfill will function as a natural N related to increases in the demands on attenuation site, similar to the existing site, Criterion Yes No Additional Information community services and infrastructure? no relying on community services/infrastructure for operation. 6.6 Might the project cause negative effects on the No negative effects to the Township’s economic base of a municipality or N economic base are expected. community? 6.7 Might the project cause negative effects on No negative impacts are expected. The local employment and labour supply? development of a new landfill site may N temporarily provide local employment creating a positive employment effect. 6.8 Might the project cause negative effects No negative effects related to traffic are related to traffic? anticipated. As the population of the Township of Dubreuilville and surrounding N area are expected to remain relatively stable, traffic flow is not expected to increase in the area. As a result, the impediment to traffic flow along Goudreau Road is not expected. 6.9 Might the project be located within 8 km of an There are no airports or aerodromes located N aerodrome/airport reference point? within 8km of the proposed site. 6.10 Might the project interfere with flight paths The landfill site or any possible future facilities due to the construction of facilities with height N are not expected to be above tree level. (i.e., stacks)? 6.11 Might the project cause negative effects on Operation of the landfill site will operate public health and safety? similarly to the existing site, in accordance with an approved Environmental Compliance N Approval and application regulations. Environmental monitoring network will be established to monitor any offsite impacts. 7. Heritage and Culture 7.1 Might the project cause negative effects on Following the completion of the Ministry of heritage buildings, structures or sites, Tourism, Culture and Sport checklists for archaeological sites or areas of archaeological archaeological potential and built heritage Y importance, or cultural heritage landscapes? resources/cultural heritage landscapes, a Stage 1 archaeological assessment for the proposed landfill site is recommended. 7.2 Might the project cause negative effects on The proposed site will require the clearing of scenic or aesthetically pleasing landscapes or N undeveloped land and is not in the vicinity of views? any scenic views/landscapes. 8. Aboriginal 8.1 Might the project cause negative effects on No effects are anticipated. Consultation will land, resources, traditional activities or other N continue throughout the Environmental interests of Aboriginal communities? Screening Process to identify any concerns. 9. Other 9.1 Might the project result in the creation of non- During clearing of the site for landfilling, any hazardous waste materials requiring disposal? merchantable timber will be harvested Y appropriately and the remaining wood waste would be collected, chipped and burned. 9.2 Might the project result in the creation of No hazardous waste will be generated as a N hazardous waste materials requiring disposal? result of the proposed expansion. Criterion Yes No Additional Information 9.3 Might the project cause any other negative No other concerns identified. environmental effects not covered by the N criteria outlined above?