The new environmental compliance approvals regime starts today
in Ontario. Most outstanding applications for certificates of
approval will be automatically converted into applications for the
new ECA, environmental compliance approval.
"The Ministry of the Environment is transforming its
environmental approvals program. It has worked closely with
business, industry and other stakeholders to introduce a new online
system for faster, smarter and more streamlined environmental
approvals. These program changes will begin to come into
effect starting October 31, 2011.
The Environmental Activity and Sector Registry
(EASR) is a faster, easier, online self-registration
process. Businesses that engage in activities relating to heating
systems, standby power systems and automotive refinishing, will be
able to register these activities on the EASR. Starting October 31,
2011, the EASR will be accessible on the Service Ontario website
(www.serviceontario.ca).
