Policy Edit

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Comment

Policy Text:

To ensure that any existing, increased or new consumptive water taking within the WHPA-Q1 with a significant risk level ceases to be or never becomes a significant drinking water threat, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks shall ensure that groundwater Permit To Take Water approvals include appropriate terms and conditions to ensure the long-term sustainability. The Ministry should consider the following condition for inclusion - a phased approach to assess impacts before the permit is fully approved and the requirement for appropriate monitoring.

Monitoring Text:

NC-CW-1.12: Where the Source Protection Plan policies may result in amendments to an existing Prescribed Instruments or the issuance of a new Prescribed Instrument, the applicable ministry shall provide a summary of any actions taken the previous year to implement the policies and provide a written report summarizing this information to the Source Protection Authority by February 1st of each year.