Policy Text:
Except as set out below, the policies contained in this Source Protection Plan shall come into effect on the date set by the Minister.
a. For Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect, policies regarding prohibited activities do not apply to a person who engages in the activity at that location until 180 days from the date the Source Protection Plan comes into full force and effect;
b. For Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect and the Risk Management Official gives notice to a person who is engaged in the activity at that location that, in the opinion of the Risk Management Official, policies regarding regulated activities should apply to the person who engages in the activity at that location on and after a date specified in the notice that is at least 120 days after the date the notice;
c. For Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 policies regarding restricted land uses shall come into effect the same day the relevant policies within Source Protection Plan comes into effect;
d. Where the Source Protection Policies require the County and/or the Conservation Authority to develop and implement education and outreach programs as the primary tool for managing or eliminating a particular significant threat, such programs shall be developed and implemented within five (5) years from the date the relevant policies within Source Protection Plan comes into full force and effect.
e. For Section 43 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 if an activity was engaged in at a particular location before the relevant policies within this Source Protection Plan took effect, amendments to Prescribed Instruments shall be completed within three (3) years from the date the Source Protection Plan or amendment comes into effect;
f. For Section 40 and 42 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 the Official Plan must be amended and adopted by Council to conform with the significant threat policies within five (5) years from the date of the relevant policies within the Source Protection Plan comes into effect or the next Official Plan review required under Section 26 of the Planning Act and the Zoning By-law within three (3) years from the adoption of the Official Plan conformity amendment.