Table Of Content

FACT SHEET Environmental EASR Regulatory REGISTRATION Framework The Ministry of the Environment has transformed its Several administrative regulatory amendments and environmental approvals program. It has worked process changes have also been made to make the closely with business, industry and other stakehold- EASR process easier for businesses. These relate to: ers to develop a registration process for standard n electronic service of confirmations of registration and routine-type activities and sectors. n updates of registration information Businesses are required to register these activities n record retention. in the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR). Does a business need to take any action after Key features of the registry include: receiving a confirmation of registration? n flexibility to operate a facility within pre-estab- Once registered, a business is notified on its min- lished parameters istry online account (established through Service- n online self-registration Ontario) that a confirmation of registration has been n an online searchable database of businesses provided. Confirmations are filed in the EASR. A that have registered their activities. copy of the confirmation of registration must be What is new about the regulatory frame- retained by the business and made available for work for EASR? inspection upon request. The business must continue to meet the eligibil- The Ministry of Environment has restructured the ity criteria, operate in accordance with the activity regulatory framework for EASR to provide clearer and record requirements set out in the regulation and more transparent rules for regulated busi- and keep the information stored in the registry up- nesses. The EASR regulatory framework now to-date. includes: n a general administrative regulation that applies How does the new regulatory framework to all current and future activities eligible for the ensure that registrations remain up to date? EASR n an activity-based regulation that prescribes A business is required to provide and maintain activities such as standby power systems and complete and accurate information in its registra- comfort heating systems tion. Registration updates must be made within 30 days of knowing that the information is no longer n separate sector-based regulations that pre- complete or accurate. scribe activities within sectors such as auto- motive refinishing, printing and small ground- mounted solar. Environmental Registration FACT SHEET How should a business keep records? Businesses can decide which method of record- keeping is most appropriate for them as long as they are able to make the records available for inspection upon request by a provincial officer. How does a business register on the EASR? A business can self-register through ServiceOntario’s ONe-Source for Business portal at serviceontario.ca. Additional guidance materials are available under the Resources section of ontario.ca/environmentalapprovals. How will the Ministry of the Environment support compliance? The ministry works to protect the environment by: n providing guidance n checking that a business’s activities meet registration and operating requirements through audits of registry information and inspections n taking steps, when needed, to bring activities into compliance. Where can a business get more information? Visit: ontario.ca/environmentalapprovals Call: 1-800-461-6290 or 416-314-8001 2 1 0 2 o, ari nt O or er f nt Pri s n’ e e u Q © e 2 4 1 9 S B PI Disclaimer: If any differences exist between this document and the legislation and regulation then the legislation and regulation prevail. ontario.ca/environment Ce document est disponible en français