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SUMMARY
The following document, entitled Terms of Reference (TOR) Consultation Record, has been
prepared to summarize public and agency consultation completed to date relative to
preparation of TOR for completion of an environmental assessment (EA) for the long term
expansion of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site-Domestic Landfill. This document is intended to
be reviewed in conjunction with the TOR submitted in accordance with clause 6(2)(c)and
subsection 6.1(3) of the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).
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Public and agency consultation for the TOR has involved the following activities:
An initial Public Open House was held on February 15,2000 to present the conceptual
expansion of the Domestic Landfill and to solicit preliminary comments and concerns from
members of the public regarding the proposed expansion. The initial Public Open House was
advertised in both English and French languages in the Hawkesbury Tribune and the Vankleek
Hill Review (Appendix A) and in Newsletter No. 1(Appendix B). Newsletter No. 1was hand
delivered to residents of the Township of Champlain located within an approximate
2.5 kilometre radius of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site. Newsletter No. 1was also-available at
the Town of Hawkesbury and Township of Champlain Municipal Offices and was also posted
electronically on CRA's web page. The initial Public Open House attracted approximately 35
attendees (Appendix C). Attendees were informed at the initial Public Open House that
proposed TOR in both English and French languages would be available for review in the near
future. Application forms were also available for interested members of the public to apply to
become a member of a Public Liaison Committee (PLC) being formed to ensure that the public's
concerns and input are recogruzed throughout the planning process leading to the proposed
long term expansion of the Domestic Landfill. Six applications were received in response to this
solicitation (Appendix D). All six applicants were subsequently informed of their acceptance as
a member of the PLC.
Also available at the initial Public Open House were Comment Sheets intended to solicit written
input on the proposed expansion of the Domestic Landfill. Such Comment Sheets were also
available at the Town of Hawkesbury and Township of Champlain Municipal Offices. There
were no Comment Sheets submitted in response to this solicitation.
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Notwithstanding the absence of written Comment Sheet submissions, the general concern
expressed by the public at the initial Public Open House to the proposed long term expansion of
the Domestic Landfill involved the need to provide municipal piped water to residents located
north of the Site, specifically, those residents located in the Carillon Gardens subdivision and
adjoining residents located along Front Road. Such residents currently rely on private wells for
potable water supply purposes. Some attendees expressed a concern that the aesthetic quality
(i.e. taste, odour, colour) of many of the private wells north of the Site has deteriorated
significantly over the past several years, leading to a perception among some residents that the
Mayer Waste Disposal Site has had an impact on groundwater quality. CRA representatives
indicated, based on several years of groundwater monitoring both on Site and in the Carillon
Gardens subdivision, that no landfill-derived parameters above the RUC criteria have been
identified (refer to Annual Reports 1995,1996,1997,1998,1999 and 2000 as listed in Appendix
I). Nevertheless, CRA representatives concurred with such observations regarding the
deterioration of aesthetic water quality. In order to address this concern, CRA representatives
committed that a further evaluation of potential hydrogeological impacts associated with
properties north of the Site (i.e. Carillon Gardens subdivision) will be completed as part of the
EA.
On March 8,2000, the proposed TOR were submitted to the Director, Ministry of the
Environment, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch for review by a Core Review
Team of potentially interested government agencies. The Core Review Team distribution list
and responses are included in Appendix E. Core Review Team responses to the proposed TOR
are summarized in Table 1. These TOR have been amended to include the above responses
where applicable.
Three PLC meetings have been held to date. These meetings occurred on October 26,2000,
November 21,2000 and January 10,2001. Minutes of the above PLC meetings are included in
Appendix F.
In general, PLC members have indicated that they are supportive in principle of the proposed
long term expansion of the Domestic Landfill. However, the PLC has also indicated that such
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the proposed TOR are included in Appendix G.
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TABLE 1
CORE REVIEW TEAM COMMENTS
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE (MARCH 8,2000)
MAYER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (DOMESTIC LANDFILL)
1)
Bruce Metcalfe
Senior Environmental Officer
MOE Water Resources Unit
Kingston
- The studies proposed in the TOR will adequately
address concerns relative to surface water impacts
- The proposed TOR are acceptable to reviewer
2)
Ron Robertston
MOE Area Supervisor
Cornwall
- Potential adverse impacts on groundwater to west of
3)
Mary Beach
Area Manager
Ministry of Citizenship
Culture and Recreation
Ottawa
- MCCR's Cultural Branch in Toronto will be
reviewing proposed TOR
- Have no relevant additional information but would
like to be kept advised and updated
4)
Louis Prevost
Planner
United Counties of Prescott
and Russell
- No concerns in principle
- Proposed landfill expansion will require OPA
- Request to be notified of any future development of
TOR
5)
Martin Bonhomme
CAO & Director of Technical
Services
Town of Hawkesbury
- Noconcerns
6)
Frank Crossley
Hydrogeologist
MOE Eastern Regional Office
- The proposed hydrogeological work should address
the pertinent groundwater issues related to the
proposed expansion of the landfill operation
7)
Michael Walters
- Need to ensure that all landfill expansion projects in
Eastern Ontario are treated in same manner to ensure
level playing field
- Wants to be kept fully advised of project
- Wants to review any public information on the Site
- Place on mailing list
Site due to mounding effects
- Appendix I, Item " E should include recent 1999
annual report. Address issue by modifying TOR
TABLE 1
CORE REVIEW TEAM COMMENTS
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE (MARCH 8,2000)
MAYER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (DOMESTIC LANDFILL)
8)
Roman Krawczyniuk
Project Analyst, Acoustics Air
& Noise Unit
MOE EAAB - Toronto
- Proposed TOR do not discuss the approach which
a)
b)
c)
d)
9)
Joseph Verdirame
Planner
MMA Toronto
10) Ernst Zaltsberg
MOE EAAB Toronto
will be used in assessing noise (or other
environmental) impacts
Revise TOR to include:
location of nearest existing or zoned for future use
sensitive land uses
scope of the noise studies
noise criteria
consultation process to be used when conducting
noise studies
- No comments on TOR, however:
- Adjacent lands designated "SigruficantWoodlands"
on Schedule B, Natural Resources of County
Official Plan
- Recommends that the County be contacted re:
above
- References Section 2.3.l(b) of Provincial Policy
Statement
- Site to be operated as a natural attenuation site.
- Figure 2 states that necessary to get OWRA
approval for detailed design of leachate collection
system. Need to clarify
APPENDIX A
FEBRUARY 15,2000 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE ADVERTISEMENT
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Motet I'Htritage.
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19h a 22h
Ijn bulletin d'inforrnation qui d&aille le raisonnernenl. Ie plan
de travail. la cedule ainsi que les actiritCs dr consultarion
publique associes avec ce projet a ete prepare. Ce bulletin peut
&re consults. sur notre site 1%eb 1s .\M \v.CRA~~orld.com.
et Jc%
copies sont dlspon~blesau bureau rnun~cipalde la \illr dc
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Pour de plus arnples renseigncmcnts concerfiant I'aud~ence
publique~sess~on
ouvene pour le prole1 d'e\panslon a long '
lerme du slle d'enfouissernent domcst~que.S'II ~ o u 5plait.
bruiller contacler. Mme Christine Roknson ou hl. hl~he
Benson, Conestoga-Ko\crs & Assotrates. 400-179 ruc 1
Colonnade. ~ [ t a x t a(Ontario) K2E 75.5 1 CI : (h13) 727-04 10
fax.1613) 727-0704.
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For further information concerning the Open House for the
proposed Long Term Expansion of the Domestic Landfill.
contact Ms. Christine Robertson or Mr. Mike Benson,
Conestoga-Rovers L Associates, 400- 179 rue Coionnade,
Nepean, Ontario
K2E 714
Phone: (613) 727-0510
F a : (613) 727-0704.
APPENDIX B
NEWSLETTER NO. 1
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BULLETIN D'INFORMATION
WENFOUISSEMENT MAYER
EXPANSION A LONG TERME PROPOS~~E
(SITEWENFOUISSEMENT DOMESI'IQUE)
Prdpar6 par Conestoga-Rovers 8r Associates (CRA)
(Ingenieurn Conseils pour le compte de 781998 Ontario Inc. (Gilles R Mayer)
Le Site d'enfouissement Mayer
(Site), site priv6 de gestion des
dtkhets domestiques detenu
par 781998 Ontario Inc, est
situt5 irnm&tement B Yest de
la ville de Hawkesbury, le long
de l'autoroute 17, dans le
Canton de Champlain
(anciennement le Canton de
Hawkesbuy ouest).
Le Site d'enfouissement Mayer
avait, depuis 1955,4t6 u W
comme l'unique lieu
d'enfouissement de dkhets
solides non-dangereux pour la
municiP&i~de Hawkesbury,
de meme que pour d'autres
municipalit& et industries de
l'est de l'Ontario. Le Site se
compose de dew<cellules
d'enfouissement distindes, qui
ont 6th op6r&s sous dewc
Certificats d' Autorisation
&par&, soit l'un pour un site
d'enfouissernent domestique
(Certificat d' Au torisation
No. A471506) et pour un site
d'enfouissernent industriel
(Certificat d' Autorisation No.
A471507).
Bas6 sur une decision du
Cornit6 de Gestion des DGchets
de la region de Hawkesbury,
survenie en septembre 1996, et
en accord avec le Plan d'8tude
sur un Syst5me de Gestion des
W e t s (P~SG
D), les six sites
retenus pour un futur
dkveloppement B des fins
d'enfouissement public ont 6t6
rejet&. De m h e , le comit6 du
PCSG D, en application depuis
le 30 dkembre 1996, a 6t6
dissout, faisant en sorte
d'an4antir le Plan Directem de
Gestion des W e t s (PDGD)
6tabli depuis douze ans, sans
pour autant identifier des sites
potentiels pour l'enfouissement
de d e e t s solides h long tenne.
fitant donne la dissolution du
cornit6 du PESGD et les besoins
pour une provision B long
terme du service de gestion des
dechets dans la grande &@on
de Hawkesbury, 781998
Ontario Inc. a identifig la
possibilit6 de pouvoir founnir
un tel service, par le biais d'un
agrandissement de son site
d'enfouissement domestique.
Une co~aissance
fondamentale des conditions
existantes du Site foumi un
apercu sur la faisabilite d'une
expansion long
du site
d'enfouissement domestique.
L'expansion h long texme
propos6e pour le site
d'enfouissmnent domestique
consistera en une expansion du
site existant vers l'est, sur les
terres prhmtement utik6es
comme zone tampon.
L'expansion propo& sera
6valuk selcm les conditions
hydrogklogiques du site,
l'utilisation des terrains voisins
ainsi que l'impact sur
l'environnement.
Le site d'enfouissernent
domestique opere pr6sentement
sous le Certificat d'Autorisaticm
(C.A.) No. A471506 Selon les
conditions de ce C.A., le site
d'enfouissement domestique peut
continuer d'operer sous condition
d'urgence jusqu'au 31 mars, 2001.
L'utilisation continue du site
d'enfouissement domestique
durant cette periode d'urgence,
permettra l'implantation
compl2te du Plan de Restauration
approuve pour le site
d'enfouissement domestique.
I1 est prCsentement anticipd
que le site d'enfouissement
domestique sera agrandi suite
B la griode d'urgence
mentiom& ci-haut, afin de
permettre la gestion
dglementaire des d&ets
solides non-dangereux pour
une #ride de vingt ans.
L'expansion B long terme du
site d'enfohment
domestique nkessitera la
r6alisation d'une valuation
Environnementale (CE)avant
d'obtenir l'approbation de la
Province de I'Ontario.
D'autres approbations seront
requises sous La Loi sur la
Protection de
l'EnvironnementI La Loi sur
les Ressources en Eau de
YOntario, La h i s w les
Ressources d ' A d ~ a et
t La Loi
sur l'AmQlazement du
Territoire.
Afin d'etre en mesure
d'haluer la possibilit6 d'une
expansion B long terme de leur
site d'enfouissement
domestique, en considhation
des procCdures d'approbation
standard de Y&E, 781998
Ontario Inc. a dalisC une
Ctude pdliminaire de
faisabilitk r6glementaire et
tkonomique. Les dsultats de
cette Ctude indiquent qu'une
expansion du site
d'enfouissement domestique
vers l'est, sur les terres de
781998 Ontario Inc.
prgsentement utilisCes comrne
zones tampons associ6 a une
expansion de la zone
d'attenuation de contaminant
(ZAC) serait la mCthode
favoris& d'agrandissement du
site. Pr6alablement B
l'application du plan de travail,
les termes du mandat relatif h
EE seront rCvi& et co11unentc5s
par les agences
gouvemementales et le public
concemC. Des Ctudes
additionnelles et divers plans
de conception seront & a h &
afin dlCtablirles impacts
environnementaux potentiels
associ& B l'expansion B long
terme du site ainsi qu'8 etablir
les mesures de contdile
requisent.
La realisation du plan de travail
propod ci-dessus permetba,
nous l'esp6mnsl d'obtenir les
informations pertinentes
n6cessaires pour assurer la
continuit6 du concept
d'expansion B long terme du
Site d'enfouissement
domestique jusqu'h la
finalisation de ~ ' G E .
Mayer ainsi que le plan
d'expansion 2 long terme.
Cette consultation publique
permettra de plus d'dvaluer le
niveau de support public pour
le concept d'expansion B long
terme du site ainsi
qu'encourager une discussion
sur les termes du mandat pour
rkaliser YCE.
Votre prdsence et participation
B cette audience
publique/session ouverte est
importante. 781998 Ontario
inc. est aussi B la recherche de
personnes pour la formation du
Comitk de Consultation
Publique, afin d'assurer que le
processus de YCE soit ouvert,
transparent et r&&& d'une
mani8re respomable. Des
formulairesd'adhesion sont
jointes B la pdsente et d e m n t
etre retownth h l'attention de:
Monsieur Michael Benson
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
179 Colonnade Road, Suite 400
Nepean, Ontario
K2E 7J4
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En tant qulCtape importante du
plan de travail, une audience
publique/session ouverte sera
tenue 21l'Hbtel Best Western le
15 fCwier 2000, entre 19h00 et
22100,afin d'y discuter le
concept d'expansion B long
terme ainsi que les termes du
mandat proposCs requis pour
complCter l't~.
Cette consultation publique est
envisagee comme Ctant une
excellente occasion pour 781998
Ontario inc. de discuter du
statut technique et operationnel
actuel du site d'enfouissement
Au norn de 781998 Ontario inc.,
nous solliatons votre
participation B ce processus. Sil
vous plait veuillez nous
contacter si vous avez des
questions ou commentaires
concernant le pdsent bulletin
d'information.
C
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PUBLIQUE
QTE WEMOUISSEMENTMAYER
PROTET VEXPANSION A LONG TERME (!3lTE WENFOUISSEMENTDOMESTIOUE)
Un Cornit6 de Consultation Publique (CCP) sera 6tabli afin d'assurer une participation active
du public dwant le processus de planification menant B l'expansion & long terme du site
d'enfouissement domestique de Mayer. Si vous e t a intt%es& B vous joindre B titre de membre
bh6vole du CCP, veuillez compl6ter le formulaire d'adhbion ci-joint et faite le parvenir par la
poste avant le 22 fwrier 2000 & l'adresse suivante: Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, c/o
Michael Benson, 179 rue Colonnade, Suite 400, Nepean, Ontario K2E 7J4.
gtes-vous p-tement
impliqu6 ou participez-vow de fagon active sur des dossiers
affectant votre communautd?SVP expliquer.
Vous consid6rez-vous comme 6tant un bon communicateur avec vos voisins et les
rksidents de votre co1nmunaut6? SVP expliquer.
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3.
Avez-vow dejh participd comme membre d'un Cornit6 de Consultation Publique ou
encore d'un Cornit6 Consultatif relativement 2 d'autres projets de gestion de dechets
dans la region de Hawkesbury? SVP expliquer.
4.
Avez-vow un conflit d'intkret relatif au projet &expansion B long terme du site
d'enfouissement domestique? SVP expliquer.
5.
Seriez-vous disponible 21 participer 5 un minimum de dew< rencontres du ComitC de
Consultation Publique qui auront lieu en soiree lors du printemps 2000?
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MAYER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
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PROPOSED LONG TERM EXPANSION (DOMESTIC LANDFILL)
( Prepared by: Conestoga-Rovers bi Associates (CRA)Consulting
Engineers on behalf of 781998 Ontario Inc.
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The Mayer Waste Disposal Site
(Site) is a private waste
management facility owned by
781998 Ontario Inc. located
immediately east of the Town
of Hawkesbury along Highway
17 and is geographically
situated with the Township of
Champlain (formerlythe
Township of West
Hawkesbury). The Mayer
Waste Disposal Site has since
1955 served as the only solid
non-hazardous waste disposal
facility for the Town of
Hawkesbury and has also
served other municipalities and
industries in Eastern Ontario.
The Site consists of two distinct
landfills which have historically
operated under separate
Certificates of Approval: a
Domestic Landfill (Certificate of
Approval No. A471506) and an
Industrial Landfill (Certificate
of Approval No. A471507).
Based on a decision reached in
September 1996 by the Board of
Waste Management of the
Hawkesbury and Area Waste
Management System Plan
Study (WMSPS), six short-listed
candidate sites were released
from further consideration as
potential public landfill sites.
Additionally, effective
December 30,1996, the
Hawkesbury Area WMSPS
dissolved, thus ending the
twelve-year Waste Management
Master Plan (WMMP) process
without identdying a potential
long term solid waste disposal
facility. Given the
discontinuation of the WMSPS
and the need for provision of
long term waste management
services in the greater
Hawkesbury area,
781998 Ontario Inc. has
identified an opportunity to
provide such services through a
proposed expansion of the
Domestic Landfill. A
fundamental understanding of
exisling site conditions provides
insight into the potential
feasibility of long term
expansion of the Domestic
Landfill.
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Vol. I
No. 1
February 2000
The proposed long term
expansion of the Domestic
Landfill will involve eastward
expansion onto the
existing bufferlands.
The proposed expansion will be
assessed based on
hydrogeologic conditions,
adjacent land use and
environment.
The Domestic Landfill currently
operates under Certificate of
Approval No. A471506
allowing the Domestic Landfill
to continue to operate until
Approximately March 31,2001
on an emergency basis.
Continued operation of the
Domestic Landfill will permit
the approved Domestic Landfill
Remediation Plan to be fully
implemented during the
emergency period.
It is intended that the Domestic
Landfill will be expanded
following the above emergency
period to permit the approved
landfilling of non-hazardous
solid waste for a period of
twenty years.
The proposed long term
expansion of the Domestic
Landfill will require the
support of an Environmental
Assessment (EA) prior to
obtaining approval from the
Province of Ontario.
Additional approvals will be
required under the
Environmental Protection Act
(EPA), the Ontario Water
Resources Act (OWRA), the
Aggregate Resources Act
(ARA) and the Planning Act.
In order to determine whether
the concept of long term
expansion of the Domestic
Landfill is plausible from an EA
approval perspective,
781998 Ontario Inc. completed a
preplanning and
economic.
feasibility study. The results of
this study indicate that
expansion to the east onto
approved bufferlands owned
by 781998 Ontario Inc. and the
establishment of an expanded
Contaminant Attenuation Zone
is the preferred method of
expansion of the Domestic
Landfill. Proposed Terms of
Reference to complete the EA
have been prepared and will be
reviewed and commented on
by the public and government
agencies prior to proceeding
with the work plan. Additional
investigations, studies and
designs will also be completed
to determine potential
environmental impacts
associated with long term
expansion and the need for
mitigative measures.
Completion of the above work
plan will, hopefully, provide the
basis for continuation of the long
term expansion concept through
the completion of an EA.
Applications are attached and
may be forwarded to the
attention of the following:
Mr. Michael Benson
As an important step in the
Conestoga-Rovers Q Associates
179 Colonnade Road, Suite 400
Nepean, Ontario K2E 7J4
Phone: (613)727-0510
Fax : (613)727-0704
work plan, an Open House to
discuss the long term expansion
concept and the proposed Terms
of Reference to complete the EA
will be held at the Best Western
Hotel on February 15,2000
between 7:00 p . a and 10:OO
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On behalf of 781998 Ontario
Inc., we look forward to your
involvement with this project.
Please contact us should you
have any questions or
comments concerning the
enclosed.
This Open House is viewed by
781998Ontario Inc. as an
opportunity to discuss the
existing technical and
operational status of the Mayer
Waste Disposal Site, to present
the long term expansion
alternative, to gauge public
support for the long term
concept and to present and
discuss the proposed Terms of
Reference to conduct the EA..
Your attendance and
participation at this Open House
is important. 781998 Ontario
Inc. is also seeking applications
from the public to form a Public
Liaison Committee to ensure
that the EA process is conducted
in an open, transparent and
accountable manner.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
PUBLIC LIAISON COMMITTEZ
MAYER WASI'E DISPOSAL SITE
PROPOSED LONG TERM EXPANSION (DOMESIC LANDFILL)
A Public Liaison Committee (PLC) is being established to ensure that the public's concerns and
input are recognized during the planning process leading to the Long Term Expansion of the
Domestic Landfill at the Mayer Waste Disposal Site. If you are interested in serving as a
volunteer member of the PLC, please complete the following application form and mail it to the
following address by February 22,2000. Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, c/o Michael Benson,
179 Colonnade Road, Suite 400, Nepean, Ontario K2E 7J4.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
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Are you actively involved with and do you participate in community affm and events
in your community? Please explain.
2.
Do you consider yourself to communicate well with neighbours and residents in your
community? Please explain.
3.
Have you previously served as a member of a public liaison or advisory committee
relative to other waste management projects in the Hawkesbury area? Please explain.
4.
Do you have any conflict of interest regarding the proposed Long Term Expansion of the
Domestic Landfill? Please explain.
5.
Will you be available to attend a minimum of two Public Liaison Committee meetings to
take place in the evening in the Spring of 2000?
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APPENDIX C
ATTENDANCE SHEET- PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE (FEBRUARY15,2000)
ATTENDANCE SHEET 1 FEUILLE D E PRESENCE
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1/CONSULTATION PUBLIQUE #1
February 15,2000 / le 15 fCvrier 2000
Long Tenn Expansion I Expansion 3 Long Tenne
Mayer Waste Disposal Site 1 Site dlEnfouissementMayer
NAME 1 NOM
ADDRESS 1 ADRESSE
TEL No./No. de Thl
Copy of TOR required?
Covie du TMP reauis?
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1/ CONSULTATION PUBLIQUE #I
February 15,2000 / le 15 fbvrier 2000
Long Tenn Expansion I Expansion A Long Terme
Mayer Waste Disposal Site I Site dfEnfouissementMayer
ATTENDANCE SHEET / FEUILLE DE PRESENCE
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1/ CONSULTATION PUBLIQUE #I
February 15,2000 / le 15 fCvrier 2000
Long Term Expansion I Expansion A Long Terme
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APPENDIX D
PUBLIC LIAISON COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORMS
S"lX WENFOWSSEMENT MAYER
PROTET IYEXPANSION A LONG TERME (SITE D'ENFOUISSEMENT DOMESnOUE)
Un Comitii de Consultation Publique (CCP) sera 6tabli afin d'assurer une participation active
du public durant le processus de plani6cation menant ii l'expansion ii long tenne du site
d'enfoukement domestique de Mayer. Si vous Gtes i n W B vous joindre ii titre de membm
&&ole
du C B , veuillez campl6ter le formulaire d'adhtkion ci-joint et faite le paw& par la
poste avant le 22 fhrier 2000 B l'adresse suivante: Conestoga-Rovers & &socia-,
c/o
Michael Benscm' 179 rue Colonnade, Suite 400,Nepean,Ontario K2.E 7J4.
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affectant votre comanunauG? SVP expliquer.
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Vous consid6rez-vous cornme Ctant un bon communicateur avec vos voisins et les
*dents de votre communaut6? SVP expliquer.
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COMMENTS SHEET / FEUILLE DE COMMENTAIRE
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1/ CONSULTATION PUBLIQUE#1
February 15,2000/ le 15 Mvrier 2000
Long Term Expansion / Expansion B Long Tenne
Mayer Waste Disposal Site / Site d'Enfouissement Mayer
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FORMULAIRE D'ADH~~SION
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COIWI'J?DE CONSULTATION PUBLIQUE
SITE D'ENFOUISSEMENTMAYER
PROlEI' lYEXPANSION A LONG TERME (SITE IYENFOUISSEMENT DOMESI'IOUE~
Un Comit4 de Ccmsultatian P u b l i p (CCP) sera Ctabli afin d'asswer une participation active
du public durant le processus de planification menant 5 l'expansion 5 lmg terme du site
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domestique de Mayer. Si vous &s int&d B vous joindre B titre de membre
bh&ole du CCP, veuillez complkter le formulaire d'adh6Sicn-t ci-jomt et faite le parvenir par la
poste avant le 22 f&rier 2000 B l'adresse suivank. Conestoga-Rovers & Associates8 c/o
Michael Benson, 179 rue Colannade, Suite 400, Nepean, Ontario K2E 7J4.
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C O d DE CONSULTATION PUBLJQUE
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Un Coxnib5 de Consultation Publiqw (CCP) sera Ctabli afin d'assurer une participation active
du public durant le processus de p W c a t i o n menant h l'expansion B long terme du site
d'enfcmbement domestique de Maya. Si vous &es int&esd A vaus joindre A titre de mmbre
bh6vole du C B , veuillez compl6ter le formulaire d'adheon a-joint et faite le parvenir par la
poste avant le 22 f h i a 2000 B l'adresse suivank- Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, c/o
Michael Benscm, 179 rue Colonnade, Suite 400,Nepean, Ontario K2E 7J4.
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
PUBLIC LIAISON COMMlTTEE
MAYER WASIlE DISPOSAL SlTE
PROPOSED LONG TERM EXPANSION (DOMESIICLANDFILL)
A Public Liaim Committee @'LC) is being established to ensure that the public's concerns and
input are recogruzed during the planning process leading to the Lang Term Expansion of the
Domestic Landfill at the Mayer Waste Dispod Site. If you are interested m serving as a
volunteer member of the PLC,please complete the following application form and mail it to the
following address by February 22,2000. Conestoga-Rovers& Associates, c/o Michael Bensm,
179 Colonnade RoadnSuite 400,Nepean, Ontario K2E 7J4.
e-mail:
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2.
Are you actively involved with and do you participate in coxrununity m;tndevents
in your community? Please explain.
Do you consider yourself to communicate well with neighbours and residents in your
community? Please explain.
3.
Have you previously served as a m e m k of a public liaison or advisory committee
relative to other waste management projects in the Hawkesbury area? Please explain.
4.
Do you have any conflict of interest regarding the proposed Long Term E x p d c m of the
Jhmestic Landfill? Please explain.
5.
Will you be available to attend a minimum of two Public Liaison Committee meetings to
take place in the evening in the Spring of 2000?
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d'enfouissanent domestique de Mayer. Si vous @tesinth?sd B vous joindre B titre de membre
fi6vole du CCP, veuillez compl6tkr le formulaire d'adh6sion ci-joint et faite le parvenir par la
poste avant le 22 f h i e r 2000 B l'adresse suivante. Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, c/o
Michael Benson,179 rue Colonnade, Suite 400,Nepean, Ontario K2.E 7J4.
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APPENDIX E
CORE REVIEW TEAM CONTACT LIST AND RESPONSES
TO PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE (MARCH 8,2000)
MIN. OF THE ENU.EQ BRRNCH
@ Ontario
Minietry
01 the
Environment
2,avenue St. Clair Ouest
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ON M4V 115
2 St. Claif Are. West
Toronto ON M4V 115
March 20,2000
MEMORANDUM
TO:
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Core Review Team Distribution List #1
FROM:
Gemma Connolly, Project Coordinator
Environmental Assessment 8 Approvals Branch
RE:
REVIEW OF PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR
COMPLETION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
AN EXPANSION IN THE LANDFILL CAPACITY OF THE MAYER
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
EA FILE NO. PR MA02
On March 09,2000,781998 Ontario lnc. submitted a Proposed Terms of
Reference for Completion, (TOR), of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for an
Expansion in the Landfill Capacity of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site. The
proponent has defined the undertaking for which they wish to prepare an E A as
the long term expansion of the Mayer Waste Disposal SRe. If you are not the
appropriate contact person in your agency, please fonward immediately to the
appropriate coordinator and notify me of the change.
The TORsets out how 781998 Ontario Inc. is proposing to assess the potential
environmental effects of this proposal. We believe your agency has an interest
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in the review of this TOR. If this is not the case, please complete the attached
"Acknowledgment of Receipt (of TOR)"form indicating that your agency's .
involvement is no longer required for this TORandlor the future EA preparation
process.
The goal of the TORis to promote early identification of potential issues relevkt
to the completion of an EA for the proposed undertaking. This is to ensure that
proponents have clear, concise direction with respect to what is required by key
regulatory agencies when preparing their €A. This step has considerable
benefits for review agencies, as it allows for early participation and provides an
opportunity to sign off on a proposal at the TORstage, ifappropriate. This
emphasis on early participation will result in a more streamlined and focused EA
for all parties involved.
FPR-25-2008
13:54--
WIN. OF THE ENU.EQ BRQNCH
Purpose of this Review
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Based on the information provided to the ministry regarding this TOR proposed
by 781998 Ontario Inc., and our initial consideration of the undertaking
proposed, we are interested in knowing whether you feel your agency's
mandated responsibilities would be addressed if the EA were to be completed
as proposed in the TOR. The role of the TORdocument is to provide the
applicant with an approved framework for the completion of their €A in
consideration of relevant issues. Given this, you are asked to focus your review
on the identification of any concerns your agency may have with the manner in
which 781998 Ontario Inc. is proposing to complete their EA.
Should you identify any concerns you are asked to indicate, how you feel they
could be addressed by modifying the existing TOR. Please indicate any specific
modifications to this TORnecessary to address your agency's mandated
responsibilities, and provide your comments to the Environmental Assessment &
Approvals Branch using the attached 'Core Review Team lssue Summary
Form."
The following documents are enclosed:
PROPOSED Terms of Reference for Completion of an Environmental
Assessment for an Expansion in the Landtlll Capacity of the Mayer
Waste Disposal Site
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Acknowledgment of Receipt Form please complete and return to the
Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch immediately upon
receipt;
Review Team Issue Summary Fonn.
MIN. OF THE ENU.ER BRRNCH
Timing
In order to ensure consideration within the final decision-making process, the
EnvironmentalAssessment & Approvals Branch should receive your comments
no later than April 28,2000. Should you have any questions or require
additional information about your agency's review of this TORplease contact
Gemma Connolly at this Branch at (416) 314-7213.
Thank you for your participation.
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Gemma Connolly
Project Coordinator
Enclosures
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M. Benson, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates
G. Mayer, 781998 Ontario Inc.
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MIN. O f THE EW.EA BRFINCH
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REVIEW OF PROPOSED mmS OF RIUElRENCE
FOR rHE EXPANSION OF THE M A n WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
TOWNSHTP OF CHAMPLAnu
EA: FILE NO.
PR MA 02
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CORE GOVERN ME^ REVIEW TEAM
DISTRIBUTION LIST #I
XMinistry of the Envimnmt
Kingston District Office
133 Dalton Avenue, Box 820
~ g s t o nOntario
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K7L 4x6 .
MSmy of the Environment
Eastern Region Office
133 Dalton Avenue, Box 820
Kingston, Ontario
KK4x6
~ttention:Brian ward
Vic Huggard
Attention: Paul E m (MEC supervisor)
Anention: Clyde Haxnmond (Water R e s o ~ e Supmiso')
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Attention: Andy Cominski
Waste Unit
Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch
2 St. CKu Ave. WToronto, Ontario
M4V 1LS
Steve mow, Sup&sor
-Attention:
-Air & Noise Unit
Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch
2 St Clair Ave. W.
Toronto,Ontario
M4V 1L5
Attention: Mohamed Dhalla
Water & Wastewater Unit
Town of Hawkesbury
600 Higginson Swet
Hawkesbury,Ontario
K6A 1H1
Attention: Martin Bonhomme
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Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch
2 St.Clair Ave. W.
Toronto, Ontario
Ministry of Natural Resources
Concession Road, P.O.Box 2002
KempWille, Ontario
KOG 1JO
Attention: J
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County of Prescott-Russell
59 Court Street
L'Orignal, Ontario
KOB 1KO
Attention: Pimc Mctcier
Ministry of Health
Eastern Ontario Health Unit
134 Main Street East, Suite 1301
Public Works and G o v m e n t
Services Canada
4900 Yange St., 11" Floor
Willowdale, Ontario
M2N 6A6
Attention: Mr.Ansar Kahn
Hawkesbq, Ontario
K6A 1A3
Anention: Mr. Gerald Davidson
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13:54
MIN. OF THE ENU.ER BRRNCH
Ministry of Municipal Affaits
Provincial Planning Services Branch
777 Bay Street, 14a Floor
Toronto, Ontario
MSG 2E5
Attention: Mr.Chris Thompson
S ( ~ i n i s t z yof Agxiculture and Food
Provincial Building
Box 2004
Kemptville, Ontario
KOG 1JO
Attention: Mr. Gary McTavish
Ministry OF Citizenship, Culnue and
Recreation
530 Tremblay Road, l* Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 6B7
Attention: Mary Beach
Transport Canada
Tower C, Place de Ville, 18& Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
KIA ON8
Attention: Mr.Jim Lothmp
Minktry of Transportation
Planning and Design Section
Postal Bag 4000
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 5A3
Attention: Mr.Mike Gibbs
Township of Champlain -A
948 Pleasant Comers Road East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario
KOB 1RO
Attention: Robert Lefebvre
416 448 3771
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Habitat Bmch
200 Kent Street, 12&Floor
Ottaw Ontario
KIA 0E6
Attention: Ms.Michaela Huard
S(~nvironmentCanada
P.O. Box 5050
867 Lakshore Road
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 4A6
Attention: Mr. W.Bien
P.0648
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13:55
MIN. OF THE ENV.EA BRANCH
Minktry of #re
Environment
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133 Dalton Avenue
133 avenue Dalton
P 0 Box 820
Kingston ON K7L 4x6
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Project Coord'
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FROM:
B.W. Metcalfe
Sr.Environmental Officer
Water Resources Unit, Surface Water Group
Technical Support Section
Eastern Region
RE:
EA File No. PR MA02
Proposed Terms of Reference (TOR)for Completion of an Environmental
Assessment for Expansion in Landfill Capacity of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site
Parts of Lot 1 and the Commons Lot, Concession 1 and the Broken Front
Concession of the former Township of West Hawkesbury (now T01.i~shipaf
I have reviewed the proposed Tams of Reference (TOR)submitted to EAAB on Match 9,2000
by 781998 Ontario Inc.. The proposed TORsubmitted for the preparation of an individual
Environmental Assessment for a proposed long tenn expansion in the capacity of the existing
Mayer Waste Disposal Site Domestic Landfill (Provisional C.of A. A471506) in the Township
of Champlain (formerly the Township of West Hawkesbury) in the United Countics of Prescott
and Russell. The expansion is approximately an additional 400,000 cubic metres of landfill
capacity for solid non-hazardouswaste.
The TORsets out how the applicant is proposing to assess the potential environmental effects
associated with the proposed Site expansion and includes the following:
.For this EA the earlier environmental assessment work will be reviewed and updated where
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necessary relative to the proposed easterly expansion.
New Field work will be conducted as required to ensure that any changes in environmental
conditions at the Site and its vicinity are identified and dealt with in the updated assessments.
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MIN. OF THE ENU.EA BRRNCH
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An updated biological analysis and additional hydrageological analyses will be completed..rvith
respect to the property to the east of the existing Site, being the former Hawkesbury Transport
and Excavation Ltd. property owned by Gilles R Mayer Sanitation Ltd..
The technical studies will be completed to ensure that all potential impacts to the environment
associated with the long term expansion o f the Site area assessed and that appropriate mitigative
measures are developed and implemented as required.
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In summary,the above noted studies would provide the h e w o r k to satisfactorily address the
concerns relative to potential surface water impacts h m the proposed undertaking.The
proposed Terms of Reference ielative to providing for the assessment of impacts to the surface
water regime for the proposed undertaking are considered to be acceptable to the reviewer.
B.'w. Metcalfe
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B.W.Metcalfe (approv\app0004.rnem) STAR# 9320
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Gemma ConnoUy
April 25,2000
Mayer Waste Disposal Site
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Please find attached comments fiom MOE Kingston District Office. Please note they are
requesting additional information in Appendix E 1999 Annual Report.
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Mike BensonConestoga-Rovm & Associates
613-727-0704
613-727-05 10
Gnnma Cormolly
April 26,2000
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Mlnlstry ofCWtsnhlp,
Culturn and Recreation
S30 Tremblay Road,'lstRoof
Ottawa ON K1G -7
Tel (813) 742-3380
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April 17,2000
Gemma Connolly
Project Coordinator
Enviro~lentalAssessment & Approvals Branch
Ministry of the Environment
2 St. Clair Ave. West
Toronto, Ontario
M4V 1W
Dear Ms Connolly:
Re:
REVIEW OF PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR COMPLETION OF
AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR AN EXPANSION M THE
LANDFILL CAPACITY OF THE MAYER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
EA FILE NO. PR MA02
Thank you for informing the Minisby about the review of the Proposed Terms of Reference
for Completion, (TOR), of an Environmental assessment (EA) for an Expansion in the
Landfill capacity of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site.
Please note that the Ministry's Cultural Programs Branch in Toronto was also sent a copy of
your letter and they will be reviewing it ftom a cultwal heritage and archaeological
perspective. They will also provide comments to you directly under separate cover.
We presently have no relevant additional information to provide to you but we would like to
be kept advised and updated on the projects.
Area Manager
Cmthers, Environmental Assessment Co-ord.
Branch
c.c. Peter
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Cultural Program
MRY-01-2000
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Toronto, Ontario
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RE: , Proposed Terms dReference for Expansion in the landfill
Capacity of the Wyer Waste Disposal Site
EA File NO.PR MA02
781998 Ontario Inc.
Township of Champlain
The Planning and Economic Development Department of the United Counties of Prescott and
Russell has reviewed the above noted proposed Tenns of Reference for the Expansion of the
Mayer Landfill and infbms your Minishy that we have no concern in principle. Section 6.0
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By-law Amendments will be required. As indicated in a lener to tha Township of Champlain
dated February 24,2000, the proposed landfill expansionwill definitely necessitate an Official
Plan Amendment to the County OfficialPlan We therefore kindly request to be notified on any
h r e development of this Terms of Reference.
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Proposed Terns of Reference for Expansion in the Landfill Capacity of the Mayer
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identi* when yow agency mud be contaded to discus; or
;sue is slgnrKcant unlikely E m s of Refwence cannot be modhied lo adass.
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Name:
Organization:
Fax:
Phone:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Pages:
Mike Benson
Conestoga-Rovers& Associates
613-727-0704
613-727-05I0
Gemrna Connolly
May 04,2000
Mayer Waste Disposal Site
Comments fiom MOE Hydrogeologist
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Comments:
Please find attached comments from our Technical Support Section. I received an e-mail h m
our Noise section and they will be providing commentson or More May 12.
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TO:
Gemma Connelly
Project Coordinator
Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch
40 St. Clair
Toronto
F. Crossley
Hydrogeologist
Technical Support Section
Eastern Region
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Proposed Tern of Reference fbr Completion of an Environmental Assessment
for an Expansion in the Landfill Capacity of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site
Lot 1, Concession 1, Champlain Township (formerly West Hawkesbury Twp)
A472 506
Having reviewed the above noted Terms of Reference by Conestoga Rovers Associates on behalf
of their client, 78 1998 Ontario Incorporated (G. Mayer), I offer the following comments.
There are two landfills located on the Mayer Waste Disposal Site property: a domestic landfill
(A471506) and an industrial landfill (A471507). The two landfills are physically separated by a
surface water course. The proposed expansion in the landfill capacity is to the domestic landfill,
The proposed expansion is an additional 400,000 m3. The industrial landfill is presently in the
process of being closed.
The alternatives being evaluated for the expansion of the site are:
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Expansion of the domestic landfill to the east of the existing domestic landfill. .
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Increase the height of the existing domestic landfill.
Section 9.0 Environmental Assessment Work Plan outlines the proposed work. ITIaddition the
consultants state that other supporting documentationwill be provided of which: detailed
hydrogeological investigation and assessment of the expansion area and a design and operation
plan for the expanded area.
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In surnmary the proposed hydrogeological work should address the pertinent groundwater issues
related to the proposed expansion of the landfill operation.
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WIN. OF THE ENU.EQ BRQNCH
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Organization:
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Subject:
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Mike Benson
Conestoga Rovers
6 13-727-0704
613-727-05 10
Gemma Connolly
May 10,2000
Mayer Disposal
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Comments:
'Please find attached comments on the EBR posting. Please note Mr.Walters wants to be placed
on your mailing list.
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MIN. OF THE EW.EA BRRNCH
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Michael Wdters
34 Hobin St.
Stittsville, Ontario
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Environmental Assessment and Approval Branch
2'St. Clab Avenue West,
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Attention:
Margaret Liu
El Resource Oficer
Re:
Mayer Waste Disposal Site, EBR Registry Number Ra00E0069
Dear Ms.Liu
I would like to agree with the proposal, that the Mayer Waste Disposal Site proposed
expansion be subject to the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.
There we a number of proposed landfill expansion projects in Eastern Ontario that are
currently in one stage or another of the Environmental Assessment Act process. All sites
need to be treated in the same mannu to ensure there is a level playing field with regards
to every phase of the process. 1would hope that the process would be truly consultative.
I WUM like to be Wly advised of this project, I would like to review any public
information on this site and as such would aslc that I be placed on a mailing list when one
is created,
Yours truly,
Michael Walters
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Mike Benson
Conestoga Rovers
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613-727-051 0
Gemma Connolly
May 12,2000
Mayer Disposal
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Comments:
Please find attached comments horn our noise section. Please n&
requesting for the final Tenns of Reference.
the misimr they are
Your comment period on the EBR posting ended today. No objections were N s U l through the
public comment period and we will proceed with the Declaration Order for Cabinet approval.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
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MIN. OF THE W . E R BRRNCH
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
G. Connolly
Project Coordinator
Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch
FROM:
R. Krawczyniuk
Project Analyst, Acoustics
Air and Noise Unit
RE: DRMT TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PREPAR4TION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON
PROPOSED EXPANSION OF DOMESTIC LANDFILL
AT THE MAYER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
OUR FILE: EA-0004-00
In accordance with your request, this office has reviewed the Draft Terms of Reference (TOR)for the
preparation and review of an Environmental Assessment (EA) Report on the proposed expansion of the
Domestic Landfill at the Mayer Waste Disposal Site located in the Township of Champlain.
The following comments are offered based on our review of the aforementioned documcnt fiom the noise
aspect.
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Domestic Landfill,it would appear that the noise impacts at the homes closest to the faeility due to the
operations at the site will be minimal. However, it should be pointed out that at present we have no
knowledge of either: (a) the level of activity which will occur at the expanded facility or (b) if any of the
lands within 500 metm of the faoility has since been zoned for noise sensitive use.
In addition to the above we note that the Draft TORdo not discuss the approach which will be used in
assessing the noise impacts fiorn the apanded faeility, or, for that matter any other impacts an the
environment, Instead, the TOR(Page 9) refers to a letter which will be sent to each aiTected agency
explaining the approach which will be used in assessing the environmental impact associated with that
agency's interest. The proposal in our opinion could cause problems in tha the approaches used fir
assessing the various impacts on the environment will not be located in one central document (i.e, the
TORdocument).This in turn could lead to a lack of readily available infomation when assessing issues
involving various types of impacts on the environment.
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In light of the above, we recommend that the Drafr TORbe revised to incorporate rhis central approach
Wirh regard to noise, as a minimum requirement, the Revised TORmust indicate:
(a)
The location of the nearest existing or zonedfor fiture noise sensitive land we.
(b)
The scope o f the noise studies which will be conducted when preparing the ENEPA
Reports. The studies be they qualitative or quantitative must be conducted at a level of
detail sufficientto allow for an accurate assessment of the noise impacts which will be
generated by the activities at the site as well as those due to truck trafiic along the local
haul route to the facility. The studies must address the noise impacts which will be
generated during all stages in the life of the facility, i.e. during its construction, operation
and closure.
(c)
The Noise Criteriq which will be used to assess these impacts. ~ h criteria
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Ministry and the information required by our Ministry in assessing the noise impacts fiom
new or expanding landfill sites are contained in the Ministry's Technical Publication
entitled " Noise Guidelinesfor Landfll SitesJJ,October 1998.
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The Consultation Process which will be used by the proponent when conducting these
noise studies. The studies should be provided to our Ministry well in advance of their
incorporation into the draft EAIEPA documents. Sufficient time must: be given the
Ministry in order to allow it to conduct a meaningful review.
W e mat that our comments will be of assistance to the proponent in formulating an acceptable TOR
Report h m the noise aspect.
Should there be any questions, please contact the undersigned.
cc:
V. Schroter
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416 440 3771
P.01/82
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Organization:
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From:
Date:
Subject:
Pages:
Mike Benson
Conestoga Rovers
613-727-0704
6 13-727-05 10
Gemma Connolly
May 19,2000
Draft Texms of Reference
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Please see Ministry of Municipal Affairs comments.
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Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch
Ministry of the Environment
2 St. Clair Ave. West
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1W
Mayer Waste Disposal Site Expansion
Subject:
Towhip of Champlain
MMAH File: 02 EA 0094 00001
Dear Ms-Cornally:
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comments to oFfer on Ihc: T m s of Refaencc document.
the subject Ian& appear to be adjacent to lands identified a
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on Schedule 0 Natural Resourca of the b c o t t Russell Ofllicial Plan. It is
recommended that the Unitcd Counrics of h x o t l and Russell be contacted with respcct to
the sigtifimcc and extent of this nuturd heritago fkaturc, and the potential i m p &of the
projrct on the significant woodlands. In &is regard, Section 2.3.1 b) of the Provi~~ciai
Policy
Statement specifies that dcvelopment and site altotation may be pamitted in significant
woodlmdr south and cast of the Canadian Shidd, if it h.s been demmltntcdthu there will
be no negative impacts on the natud features or thc ecological functions for which the arerr is
identified.
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Planner
Provincial Planning and Environmental ~ & c e s Branch
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MIN. OF THE ENU.EA BRANCH
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Name:
Organization:
Fax:
Phone:
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Subject:
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Mike Benson
Conestoga Rovers
613-727-0704
6 13-727-0510
Gernma Connolly
June 12,2000
Draft Terms of Reference Mayer Landfill
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Please find attached comments received h m the Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch on the draft Terms of Reference for the Mayer Landfill Disposal Site.
I have finalized the regulation with the amended legal description and provisions for emergency
approval. This regulation is still in the process of being approved but should be proceeding
shortly to Cabinet.
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Please feel free to caU if you have auy questions.
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HIN. OF THE ENU.ER BRQNCH
June 12,2000
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Gemma Connoly
Project Coordinator
€ A M Branch
FROM: E.la\tsberg
EAGA Branch
Re: Proposed Terms of Reference for Completion of an Environmental
Assessment for an Expansion in the Landfill Capacity of the Mayer Waste
Disposal Site, Township of Champlain, Ontario prepared by ConestogaRovers & Associates and dated March 20,2000.
I have reviewed the above-mentioned document and have only one comment
I / My understandingis that the Site is operated andwill be operated as the
natural attenuation Site. However, on Fig.2 the Report states that it will be
necessary to get the OWRA approval for detailed design of the leachate
collection system and the leachate treatment system. Please clarify this.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please call me at 314-8342,
APPENDIX F
MINUTES OF PUBLIC LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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PROJECT:
Mayer Waste Disposal Site - Proposed Long Term Expansion
781998 Ontario Inc.
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CLIENT REFERENCE NO.:
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PLC Meeting No.1
LOCATION: Council Chambers - Town of
Hawkesbury
DATE:
October 26,2000
TIME:
6:00 p.m.
Participants:
Armand Burnet (AM - PLC Member)
Richard Denis (RD - PLC Member)
Gerry Miner (GM - PLC Member)
Mike Benson (MB- CRA)
Christine Robertson (CR - CRA)
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PLC Mandate:
i) MB noted that the mandate of the Public Liaison Committee (PLC) is to
act as a sounding board and to provide a clear, constructive unbiased
review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) activities being
completed. The PLC represent the public and are encouraged to
communicate and discuss issues with the general public.
ii) MB noted that the purpose of this first meeting is to give the PLC an
opportunity to review and comment on the Proposed Terms of
Reference (TOR) for Completion of the EA. The TOR provide a brief
background of the Site, describe the long term expansion objectives, and
outline what studies/reviews are to be completed as part of the EA. The
proposed TOR were mailed to those people who attended the Public
Open House in February 2000. French and English copies of the TOR
were available at the PLC meeting for those who required another copy.
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Long-Term Expansion Program Status:
i) MB provided the PLC with an summary of what activities in the EA
process have been completed to-date and a time line for completion of
the remainder of the EA.
ii) MB noted that the first step in the EA is to have the Site designated by
the Minister. MB stated that the Site has verbally been designated with
formal confirmation pending. (Subsequently, on November 9,2000,
formal designation was received, see letter attached).
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iii) In anticipation of designation, the proposed TOR were submitted and
circulated to the Ministry of the Environment's (MOE's) EA and
Approvals Branch and Core Review Team and were posted on the
Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) electronic registry. Comments from
the Core Review Team and EBR were appended to the copy of the
proposed TOR distributed to the PLC members.
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iv) The schedule for completion of the EA was handed out to the PLC
members. A copy of this schedule is attached.
v) As the focus of this initial meeting of the PLC shifted to the issue of
groundwater quality (refer to discussion below), it was not possible to
obtain PLC comments on the proposed TOR. MB instructed that the
PLC be prepared to submit its comments at the next meeting of the PLC
(subsequently scheduled for November 21,2000).
PLC's Initial Concerns:
i) In general the members of the PLC are concerned with the groundwater
water quality north of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site, primarily in the
Carillon Gardens area.
ii) CR outlined the semi-annual monitoring program currently
implemented at the Site and generally discussed the results of the
program.
iii) RD noted that the water quality in this area has deteriorated within the
last 6 years. The PLC members agreed that even if the source of
groundwater deterioration is not the Mayer Waste Disposal Site,
something needs to be done about the quality of well water. PLC
members further suggested that municipal water needs to be supplied to
the Carillon Gardens area. MB noted that the Town of Hawkesbury is
aware of the groundwater concerns of the residents in this area. AB
suggested that the supply of municipal water to the residents north of
the Site would address both drinking water quality and fire protection.
MB suggested that the PLC should raise these issues with the Town of
Hawkesbury's and the Township of Champlain's technical
representatives. MB agreed to try and arrange this meeting.
(Subsequentlythe meeting has been scheduled for November 21,2000).
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iv) In general, the PLC members stated that they currently do not have any
problems with odour, noise, dust etc. as a result of landfill operations,
however given the groundwater quality issues, they feel it will be
difficult to provided unbiased review of the TOR
Election of Chair:
i) It was mutually agreed that the decision to elect a Chair would be
postponed until the next meeting.
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Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Attachments:
Prepared By:
Designation letter
Remaining Schedule for Completion of an EA
Date Issued: November 20,2000
Christine Robertson, C.E.T.
This confirms and records CRA's interpretation of the discussions which occurred and our understanding
reached during this meeting. Unless notified in writing within 7 days of the date issued, we will assume
that this recorded interpretation or description is complete and accurate.
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(416) 314-7213 who u4.l Msistyouwithyour T&ofRc
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Ontario Regulation 565100
Atfade September20.2000
Filed: October 19, 2000
R.O.C. 359/2000
Ontario G.ocrt: November 4. 2000
Contact Pcrsw:Gemma Coanollg
Bmnck En-ma
Assessment & Appmvals Branch
Phoat: (416) 314-7213
Contact Lawya:Jim J m k m
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Mder the h~nmentaIRFS~smertt
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wp Landfill Sibmmeans my laadflll sibthat is 1
0 lo aadiaft or tr pruron any
pa't ofLot I and t&e Cdmnaons Lot Cosrcession 1 end Broken Front Concession of
the former Township of West Hawkesbury (now che Township of Champlain) in the
County ofPrescott.
2. (1) Any enterprise or activiq o f i n m i n g the erta OZI which waste may be
dep6sitcd or expmdhg thc volume ofwaste that may bedeposited at the Maya Laadfill
Site is defined as a major commercial or business enterprise or activity and is designat&
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as a~ m d t e g to whi& the Act applies.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to en enterprise or activity that is authorized by
Provisional C d f i c a t t of Approval No.A-4.1 1506, as amended up to June 19.1998, or
by a cartiflcate ofapproval issued under section 3 1 ofthe E&.onnmtul Pr~fecfion
Act.
MEETING MINUTES
PROJECT:
Mayer Waste Disposal Site
CLIENT.
781998 Ontario Inc.
RE:
PLC Meeting No. 2
Reference No.
7918
CLIENT REFERENCE NO.:
LOCATION: Council Chambers - Town of
Hawkesbury
DATE:
November 21,2000
TIME:
1200 p.m.
Participants:
Richard Denis (RD PLC Member)
Gerry Miner (GM - PLC
Member)
Martin Bonhomme (MB
- Town of Hawkesbury)
Robert Lefebvre (RLTownship of
Champlain)
Mike Benson (MK CRA)
Distribution:
@~ile M~artici~ants
Sylvain Dicaire (SD Armand Brunet (AB PLC Member)
PLC Member)
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Hubert Major (HM PLC Member)
Helene Parisien (HP PLC Member)
Description
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Purpose of Meeting:
MK thanked the participants for attending PLC Meeting No. 2. MK also
noted that four of the six PLC members (AB, SD, HM and HP) were not
present although all members had been contacted and informed of the change
in meeting date from the 23'd to the 21". HP indicated, however, that she was
not informed of the change in date. M K noted that this meeting was
scheduled at this time (12:OO p.m.) in order that MB and RL could attend at a
mutually convenient opportunity. The purpose of this meeting, as stated by
MK, was twofold: first, to fulfill the PLC's desire as noted during PLC
Meeting No. 1to meet with technical representatives of the Town of
Hawkesbury (Town) and the Township of Champlain (Township) to express
concerns regarding potable water quality (well water) issues north of the
Mayer Waste Disposal Site and, second, to finalize PLC comments on the
proposed Terms of Reference (TOR). RD and GM noted that they would
have to leave the meeting at 1:00 p.m. in order to return to work.
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PLC's Concerns:
RD and GM both expressed their concern regarding the deterioration of well
water quality at residential properties located north of the Mayer Waste
Disposal Site. RD and GM both indicated that although their wells have been
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tested and have been found to be acceptable relative to applicable drinking
water criteria, the aesthetic quality of such water (i.e. primarily odour, colour
and taste) is poor. This problem is reportedly common to the majority of
residents in the area. RD and GM further indicated that these issues were
first noticed several years ago and that well water quality until that time had
always been excellent. RD and GM noted that notwithstanding assurances
provided by CRA on behalf of 781889 Ontario Inc. that landfill-derived
contaminants from the Mayer Waste Disposal Site have not deleteriously
affected well water quality north of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site,
particularly in the adjacent Carillon Gardens Subdivision, there is a
perception among residents that well water quality is nevertheless affected by
an upgradient source. According to RD and GM, such sources include the
Mayer Waste Disposal Site, the Parisien property, aggregate extraction
operations, adjacent cemeteries or a combination of the above.
MK indicated that CRA does not dispute the aesthetic well water problems
experienced by residents to the north. MK also noted that lower overburden
groundwater flow is in a general northerly direction from Mayer Waste
Disposal Site towards the westerly Catholic cemetery and not towards the
Carillon Gardens Subdivision.
GM indicated that the proposed long term expansion of the Mayer Waste
Disposal Site would not, in his view, improve the current well water quality
situation. GM further noted that both the Town and Township would benefit
from the long term expansion of the Mayer Waste Disposal Site by having
access to a cost-effective solid waste disposal facility. As a contingency
measure, both RD and GM suggested that the Town and Township should
work together to extend municipal piped water to the Carillon Gardens
Subdivision and other residents in the immediate area. Both RD and GM
indicated that they are supportive in principle of the proposed long term
expansion but that their concerns regarding well water quality must be
addressed regardless of whether the proposed long term expansion is
approved or not.
MB and RL acknowledged the PLC's concerns with respect to well water
quality. MB noted that should the proposed long term expansion of the
Mayer Waste Disposal Site not be approved that well water quality issues
will continue to persist. MK indicated that it was important that the issue of
municipal piped water supply to the area be viewed not in terms of a solution
to an impairment caused by the Mayer Waste Disposal Site but as a
contingency. MB and RL both noted that the cost implications of providing
municipal piped water will need to be addressed by the Town, Township and
781998 Ontario Inc. MB and RL noted that the Town and Township will
move forward on this issue and will apprise the new Councils of the concern
expressed by the PLC at this meeting.
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MB, RL
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Description
Action By
Proposed Terms of Reference:
As the initial portion of the meeting ended at 1:15 p.m., RD and GM indicated
that they had to leave. GM suggested that MK arrange one more opportunity
with the PLC to discuss final comments on the proposed TOR. MK indicated
that this would be done in the near future.
Adjournment:
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Meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
MK
Attachments:
Prepared By:
Mike Benson
Date Issued: January 10,2001
This confirms and records CRA's interpretation of the discussions which occurred and our understanding
reached during this meeting. Unless notified in writing by December 8,2000, we will assume that this
recorded interpretation or description is complete and accurate.
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MEETING MINUTES
Reference NO. 7918
PROJECT:
Mayer Waste Disposal Site - Proposed Long Term Expansion
CLIENT:
781998 Ontario Inc.
RE:
PLC Meeting No. 3
LOCATION:
Council Chambers - Town of
Hawkesbury
CLIENT REFERENCE NO.:
DATE:
January 10,2001
TIME:
6:00 p.m.
Participants:
Armand Brunet (AB - PLC Member)
Gerry Miner (GM - PLC Member)
Richard Denis (RD - PLC Member)
Helene Parisien (HP- PLC Member)
Sylvain Dicaire (SD - PLC Member)
Mike Benson (MB - CRA)
Hubert Major (HM - PLC Member)
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Description
Purpose of Meeting:
MB explained that the primary purpose of this meeting was to finalize any
PLC comments on the Proposed Terms of Reference. It was noted that
previous PLC meetings had focussed on the issue of groundwater quality and
the provision of municipal water to residents north of the Mayer Landfill Site
along Front Road and in the Carillon Gardens subdivision and that the
content of the Proposed Terms of Reference had not yet been addressed. In
order to accomplish this, MB asked the PLC to engage in a round-table
discussion of the Proposed Terms of Reference. Written comments, if any,
were also requested to be submitted by January 17,2001. This approach was
considered to be acceptable to the PLC.
Prior to initiating discussion on the Proposed Terms of Reference, GM
proposed that AB be appointed as Chair of the PLC. This proposal was
endorsed by the PLC and accepted by AB. AB indicated that he would be
attempting to meet with Town of Hawkesbury and Township of Champlain
staff to further discuss water provision issues.
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Action B y
Description
HM and HP indicated that they had not previously received the Core Review
Team comments on the Proposed Terms of Reference. MI3 stated that Core
Review Team comments were originally issued to HM and HP on April 17,
2000 and that PLC members who attended PLC Meeting No. 1had also
received Core Review Team comments. Nevertheless, MB indicated that a
copy of the Core Review Team comments would be forwarded to HM and
HP immediately.
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PLC Comments on the Proposed Terms of Reference:
All PLC members indicated that they had read the Proposed Terms of
Reference. AB, RD and GM indicated that they had no further comments
beyond those previously submitted in writing or expressed verbally at
previous PLC meetings and as documented in the Minutes of those meetings.
HM indicated that this was the first PLC meeting he had attended and that
his concerns with the proposed long term expansion of the Domestic Landfill
were related primarily to the protection of groundwater quality. HM
indicated that there is a need for a long term solid waste management facility
in the Hawkesbury area and that he is supportive in principal of the
proposed long term expansion provided that protection of groundwater
quality is adequately addressed.
SD also indicated that this was the first PLC meeting he had attended and
that his concerns were reflected in those previously expressed by RD.
HP indicated that this was the first PLC meeting she had attended. With
reference to the second paragraph of Section 2.0 of the Proposed Terms of
Reference, HP questioned the intended service area of the proposed Domestic
Landfill expansion. MB stated that the intended service area was limited to
the Town of Hawkesbury and the Township of Champlain. HP requested
that this be more clearly identified in the Terms of Reference. All PLC
members expressed an interest in defining the intended service area as the
Town of Hawkesbury and the Township of Champlain. MB concurred with
HP's comment and indicated that service area definition would be more
clearly expressed in the Terms of Reference.
MB indicated that the Proposed Terms of Reference would be amended to
reflect all PLC comments (written or verbal) expressed to date as well as any
further PLC comments received in writing by January 17,2001. The Proposed
Terms of Reference would also be amended to incorporate all Core Review
Team comments and any comments received from the public at large. MB
indicated that such amendments would be made in bold type and that a final
draft of the Proposed Terms of Reference would be circulated once again to
the PLC for final comment. PLC members would be asked to respond to the
final draft within a specified period of time, following which the Terms of
Reference would be submitted for Ministerial review and approval.
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The PLC asked what the next step in the process would be following
submission of the Terms of Reference. MB indicated that the Terms of
Reference would need to be approved involving a 12 week review period.
Once the Terms of Reference have been approved, the Environmental
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Description
Action B y
Assessment can proceed in full. MB indicated that work on the
Environmental Assessment has already commenced in the absence of
approval of the Terms of Reference in order to meet the overall project
schedule. The purpose of the next PLC meeting would be to review the draft
Environmental Assessment report. This meeting is anticipated to occur in
March 2001.
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Adjournment:
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Attachments:
Prepared By:
Mike Benson
Date Issued: March 6,2001
This confirms and records CRA's interpretation of the discussions which occurred and our understanding
reached during this meeting. Unless notified in writing within 7 days of the date issued, we will assume
that this recorded interpretation or description is complete and accurate.
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APPENDIX G
PUBLIC LIAISON COMMITTEE COMMENTS
11/23/2000 17:01
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T E W I W SERVICES
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Rec'd CRA
DEC 0 1 2000
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December 12", 2000
CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES
179 Colonnade Road
Suite 400
Nepean, Ontario
K2E 754
Att:
RE:
Mr. Micheal A. Benson
Expansion of Mayer landfill site
I have read the documentation remitted to me and have found that the plans and intentions
are good and proper. If this is followed, and I expect they will, the results should be
satisfactory. Exce~tfor one very serious omission. There is no provision to resolve the
serious water problems of the landowners in the immediate area of the site, especially north
and north west. We are being told that there is no well contamination but we are also told
that they are aware of the smell and color problem. If this situation is not addressed in
some form or other, I cannot support this expansion and will definitely make necessary
pressures to the different levels of authority to stop this project.
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Gerry Miner
403 Front Road
Hawkesbury, Ontario
K6A 2T3