On October 1, 2018, the MOECP announced they will not be adopting the updated versions of the AERMOD/AERMET or ASHRAE air dispersion models in April 2019.
Accordingly, the approved versions of these models under O.Reg.419/05, adopted on April 4, 2018 will remain unchanged.
For more information please refer to EBR Registry Number 013-2472.
On April 24, 2018, the MOECC posted a decision on when facilities have to review their toxic reduction plans. This will help to align the first two plan reviews with federal timelines and ensure facilities plan and report on current and relevant toxic substances. The MOECC also made a new regulation to provide more options to serve documents making it consistent with other regulations.
Click HERE for the Decision Details.
On April 27, 2018, the MOECC posted the decision on the updated the Air Contaminants Benchmarks (ACB) list with new or updated screening levels for over 4,500 air contaminants.
Click HERE for the Decision Details.
On April 26, 2018, the MOECC posted the decision for a new policy to improve how they consider cumulative impacts from multiple air pollution sources. The policy applies to air emissions of benzene and benzo[a]pyrene in the Hamilton/Burlington area and benzene in the Sarnia/Corunna area.
Click HERE to see the Decision Details..
We have just added a new location to our May 2nd Breakfast Series on the
2018 NPRI Reporting Requirements!
Attend in person in Ottawa, or attend via webcast in Kitchener or Sarnia.
Just in from the MOECC...
As per the pre-notification sent out on October 2, 2017, please note that the ministry adopted the updated air dispersion model versions today!
Latest updates to Ontario’s Air Dispersion Models
On April 4, 2018, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change adopted updated versions of United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) AERMOD/AERMET and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) air dispersion models under O.Reg. 419/05.
For more information on the updated air dispersion models, please refer to the Information Notice on the Environmental Registry Number 013-2472.
As announced on the Environmental Registry of Ontario on March 23, 2018, the MOECC has adopted the new Mining Sites – Industry Standard under the local air quality regulation.
Click HERE to see the decision.
Tamar Richards-Thomas is another one of our 2018 Scholarship Recipients. See her letter below, where she expresses her sincere gratitude and thanks.
Dear Sir or Madame:
I express my sincere gratitude to everyone who organized and make AWMA Paul Complin Memorial Scholarship Dinner a great success. I am very humbled and elated to be one of the three recipients of the AWMA Paul Complin Memorial Scholarship 2018. This event was a great opportunity to network and meet other students in the field as well as professional members of AWMA.
Paul Complin who served selflessly to make this organization and award possible is an inspiration to all of us to continue his work. Paul Complin is also an inspiration to me because of his work related to air quality issues and its impact on the environment. This inspiration is another reason I want to continue my studies in the field of air quality as it relates to dust processes.
Again, thanks for your generosity and support. I am happy to be one of the recipients of the AWMA Paul Complin Memorial Scholarship 2018.
Tamar Richards-Thomas
AWMA Scholarship Recipient 2018
To Everyone on the AWMA board, and those involved in organizing and sponsoring the Paul G. Complin Memorial Scholarship,
Thank you for all of your time and effort involved in organizing the scholarship; it was a great experience to meet so many students and professionals working towards a sustainable future. Thank you as well for your generosity in hosting the event and providing prizes to award winners; I am extremely grateful for the recognition and I thank you for supporting my decisions to pursue a career in the environmental field.
As I transition back to working life after my masters I will be sure to take an active role in the AWMA; your organization embodies the motto of "lift as you climb" and I look forward to supporting the next generation of students and innovators.
Thank you once again for your support. I look forward to crossing paths in the future.
Chris Hey
2018 Paul G. Complin Memorial Scholarship Recipient
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