Reminders: Public Consultations from MNR

NOTO staff recommends that operators participate in the public consultations, and let us know of any concerns they may have so that they may be reflected in our submissions.

Travel Permits:

After additional meetings and conversations with MNR staff and NOTO members, NOTO put out a notice encouraging operators to echo concerns that proposed changes to travel permits are not a good idea. We attached NOTO’s draft submission for operators to see. Please view our draft submission by clicking here.

• If we missed anything, please let us know so that we may include it ahead of the September 21st deadline.

We strongly encourage all operators to participate in this public consultation. SUBMIT COMMENTS

1)       Strengthening Enforcement and Compliance Tools and Processes:

• This proposal aims to modernize and improve the efficiency of enforcement and compliance tools in the Act and enable ministry staff to work with people and businesses to achieve compliance with reduced reliance on court processes.
• View NOTO’s submission

2)       Allow Dry Hydrants on Public Land:

• Dry hydrants are non-pressurized pipes installed along a water source, such as a lake or river, to provide water for fire protection or fire suppression. MNR is proposing to allow dry hydrants on public lands to support activities related to infrastructure.
• View NOTO’s submission

3)       Streamline Natural Resource Permits: Fish and Wildlife Modernization

• This proposal aims to streamline permits for the collection of fish and wildlife for scientific or educational purposes, changing rules surrounding harassing wildlife for property protection on private land, allow low risk beaver dam removal without needing authorization (would shift to a project registration system with set rules), and allowing the removal of nests if there is an immediate fire hazard (ex: on hydro lines).
• View NOTO’s submission