Sample application package for a Certificate of Approval (sewage works) for a metal mining operation

2010·2.7 MB·English

September 2010

Sections 53, 54, 55 and 56
Ontario Water Resources Act
R.S.O. 1990

Sample Application Package

for a Certificate of Approval (Sewage Works)

for a Metal Mining Operation

Veuillez noter que ce document n’est disponible qu’en anglais

PIBS 7849e
Introduction:

This document has been created as an example of a complete Application for Approval
for a Certificate of Approval (Industrial Sewage Works). The mining company (Acme
Mineral Rights LLC) is used as an illustration and does not exist. Any resemblance to
real people, places or events is coincidental and unintended.

This example includes samples of several forms that are required to be completed and
submitted when applying for an Industrial Sewage Works Certificate of Approval. To
obtain a copy of these documents, please refer to the “publications” section of the
Ministry of the Environment Internet site at www.ene.gov.on.ca or contact the
Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch by telephone at 1-800-461-6290
(locally at 416-314-8001) or by email at [email protected].

Forms used in this sample application:

PIBS # Title
7340 Application for a Approval of Sewage Works
4107 Costs for OWRA s.53 Applications - Supplement to Application for Approval
6238 Pipe data form: Water Main, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and forcemain
Design. Supplement to application for approval for water and sewage works.

Cette publication hautement spécialisée n’est disponible qu’en anglais en vertu du
Règlement 411/97 qui en exempte l’application de la Loi sur les services en français.
Pour obtenir de l’aide en français, veuillez communiquer avec le Direction des
évaluations et des autorisations environnementales au ministère de l’Environnement au
416-314-8001 (sans frais : 1-800-461-6290).
Consulting LTD
123 Office Dr.
Someplace, Ontario
A1B 2C3
March 15, 2010
Ministry of the Environment
Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch (EAAB)
2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A
Toronto, Ontario
M4V 1L5
Attention: Director, EAAB
Dear Director:
Re: Application for Certificate of Approval (Industrial Sewage Works – Metal Mining Sector)
ACME Mineral Rights LLC
Precious Metals Mine, Copious D'Or, North Nugget County, Ontario
On behalf of ACME Mineral Rights LLC (ACME MR), this application is being made under Section 53 of
the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA) for the proposed sewage works installation at the ACME MR
Precious Metals Mine (Mine) located in Copious d'Or, North Nugget County, Ontario (Site).
ACME MR is proposing to establish sewage works for the collection, treatment, and disposal of up to 2.47
million cubic metres of process water per year, and an estimated 1.75 million cubic meters per year of
stormwater run-off to service a service area of 265 hectares. The proposed sewage works will include the
following:

(cid:129) Tailings Management Facility (TMF) which includes the tailings pond and the discharge piping
(cid:129) a reclamation system for minimizing off-Site discharges and for utilization in operations
(cid:129) an effluent treatment plant and wetland treatment system prior to discharge into the natural
environment
(cid:129) engineering dams and dykes to manage all water
(cid:129) a stormwater management system to handle all off-Site run-off and discharges from the Site
(cid:129) associated structures, instrumentation, electrical, and other facilities to support the aforementioned
components
This application is for a new Certificate of Approval (C of A) for the proposed works.
Attached to this cover letter are the completed application forms and various supporting documentation for
the above requested approval.
One (1) copy of the application is being submitted to the Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch
of the Ministry of the Environment, and one (1) copy is being submitted to the South Nugget District Office
of MOE. Mr. Michael O. Earnest of the South Nugget District Office has been consulted previously
regarding this project. Clearances obtained from local municipalities and other regulatory agencies have
been included with the supporting documentation including consultations with Aboriginal groups. ACME
MR met with the MOE South Nugget Regional District Office of South Nugget on June 12, 2008, and
agreed on effluent discharge limits and monitoring requirements in addition to our obligations under O.
Reg. 560/94.
Consulting LTD
123 Office Dr.
Someplace, Ontario
A1B 2C3
One cheque, payable to the Minister of Finance, for the application fee associated with the requested
approval is attached to this cover letter in the amount of $14,200.
Should there be questions on any aspect of this submission, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Yours truly,
(cid:2)
(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:5)(cid:6)(cid:2)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:5)(cid:9)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:12)(cid:2)
CONSULTING LTD.
John Schmidt, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer
[email protected]
JS/cg
Attachments:

- Application Fee

- Application for Approval of Industrial Sewage Works (PIBS 3070e03)

Attachment 1: Costs for OWRA s. 53 Applications, Supplement to Application for Approval
(PIBS 4107e)

Attachment 2: Summary of Pre-Application Consultation

Attachment 3: Legal Survey and Land Tenure Map

Attachment 4: Proof of Public Consultation

Attachment 5: Design Brief (Attached separately)

Attachment 6: Engineering Design Drawings and Specifications (Attached separately)

Attachment 7: MOE Pipe Data Form, Watermain, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer and Forcemain
Design, Supplement to Application for Approval for Water and Sewage Works
(PIBS 6238e)

Attachment 8: Description of Proposed Works (Hard copy and Electronic copy as CD)

Attachment 9: Proof of Source Water Protection Consultation

ACME Mineral Rights LLC