Approval and approval procedures usually follow Class EA for hydroelectric projects. Given the large number of potential permits that may be required as part of the development of a hydroelectric power plant, the following pages describe the general legislation and contain regulations and permits that are often used at this stage of hydroelectric development. As additional policy guidance and supporting documents are developed, they are added to the following sections. Approval is a commonly used term, but in this case it can be extended to include not only permits, but also permits, licences or permits for a promoter to carry on an activity described in the acts or regulations. To facilitate consultation, legal requirements and processes have been sorted by jurisdiction: The Ontario Waterpower Association, as an advocate for the EA Class, plays a key role in the development and ongoing implementation of the EA Class for hydroelectric projects. The development of best management practices, coordination with agencies and advocates, and annual reporting obligations are just some of the activities undertaken by the Ontario Waterpower Association to directly support class environmental assessment. For more information on the class environmental assessment process for hydroelectric projects, see the Class DE section for hydroelectric projects on the OWA website. In most cases, in Ontario, the development of a hydroelectric project involves access to Crown land. Proponents of a hydroelectric project are encouraged to exercise due diligence by reviewing all relevant documents before proceeding with development that in any way does not include access to Crown lands. The ownership of the bed and on the banks of the river can be determined by consulting the deed of your property and requires additional real estate and legal valuation. The Ontario Navigable Waterbeds Act describes the conditions under which ownership of an Ontario riverbed may have been granted. All proponents must also consider the interests of coastal owners, coastal owners and other related interests that may be affected by a development project.

The e-mail address cannot be subscribed. Please try again. The construction of a hydroelectric power plant follows compliance with the approval requirements outlined in the approval phase. It also marks the time when approval of plans and specifications under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act will be completed and a short-term Crown lease will be obtained for the construction period. Many of these permits and their impact will impact the construction phase of a project. The Ontario Waterpower Association has developed the Best Management Practices Guide (GEP) for Mitigating the Impacts of Hydroelectric Facility Construction to help advocates meet their licensing requirements and provide the best available information to mitigate the impact of hydroelectric construction. Activity-specific BMPs range from dam construction to vegetation clearing to work in water and are designed to be easily included in project tender documents. This BMP guide is intended for use by environmental planners, biologists, engineers and contractors in their daily decision-making, planning and design activities related to the construction of hydroelectric power plants. At the end of your rental period, the landlord must refund the deposit. In some jurisdictions, it must be returned with interest.

Many states also have a law that determines how much time a landlord has to return your deposit after you move (14 to 60 days). For projects within the Crown (e.g., B, Parks Canada), the Advocate is advised to contact the Parks Canada Agency`s Superintendent of Hydroelectricity. Please note that projects that are not on Parks Canada lands (e.g., Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, National Defence, etc.) must contact the appropriate authority. Proponents are also encouraged to read the “Guide to Parks Canada`s Environmental Impact Analysis Process undercea 2012” for projects under 200 MW. Proponents should consult the Dominion Hydropower Act and the Dominion Hydropower Regulations for hydroelectric projects with Crown components. Proponents are advised to contact the federal agency responsible for the proposed development for the most up-to-date information on federal policies and procedures related to hydroelectric development. In particular, Parks Canada is responsible for the management of Ontario`s historic canals (Trent-Severn, Rideau) and related hydropower development. For hydroelectric projects located in whole or in part on crown lands in the province, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is the first port of call. For up-to-date resources on this topic, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry information pages: Crown Land Management for Renewable Energy: Policies and Procedures Crown Land Management for Renewable Energy: Additional Crown Land Management Information and Resources Hydroelectric projects in Ontario with a rated capacity of less than 200 MW are planned using the OWA Class Environmental Assessment for Hydropower. Projects over 200 MW or 200 MW must undergo an individual environmental assessment.

This includes both new hydroelectric generating stations and modifications (p.B upgrades, expansions, renovations and renovations) to existing hydroelectric projects or infrastructure that would result in an increase in nominal capacity of 25% or more. The EA Class for Hydroelectric Projects provides a unique document and process for planning the development of a hydroelectric project. This process allows the advocate to identify potential environmental impacts and concerns of the public, authorities and Indigenous Peoples, as well as the preferred means to address them. You have the right to live in “habitable” premises. This is a sophisticated way of saying that the apartment or house you are renting must be safe and suitable to be inhabited. Most states do not allow a landlord to include a language in the lease that says you are waiving that right. When a project moves from construction to commissioning on crown lands in the province, the proponent must conduct a survey for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, enter into a hydroelectric lease with the Province of Ontario, and connect to the electricity grid after meeting the requirements of the distribution and transmission system. A landlord cannot refuse to rent to a person with a disability because there is a “no pet” policy. .