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Attachment Group Submission

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Keepers of the Circle
  • Reference number: 51
  • Submitted: 2024-12-10 - 10:47 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Key considerations:  What research was conducted to establish that the Common Nighthawk, Olive-sided Flycatcher, and Eastern Whip-poor-will should be downgraded from threatened to a special concern?   With the extensive fencing installed along the #7 highway to protect turtles what steps will be taken to protect the turtle population in this area? Attention to:  The effects on the wildlife in the area with this project. The language in the research documents needs to be specific and fact based. The future protection plans that will be put in place. Recommendation:  Provide documentation of research being conducted in the field and on what species. Provide documentation of species/environments at risk Provide details of future protection plans for wildlife species being put at risk. Other concerns: Effects on other ecosystems that have populated that area.  What species will/ will not be researched on the project? Will ongoing monitoring/studying be conducted in this area to bring awareness of any issues in the future? Will ...

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Attachment Please do not build this

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Nicole Corrado
  • Reference number: 48
  • Submitted: 2024-01-29 - 3:09 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • This project will likely harm wildlife and therefore should not go forth.  Please do not use animal testing for pollution monitoring.  https://www.change.org/p/stop-testing-sewer-water-on-laboratory-fishPlease only use non lethal ways to live with geese, beavers, and other wildlife.  Develop a Living With Coyotes program with the animal welfare organization Coyote Watch Canada.  www.coyotewatchcanada.com (https://www.coyotewatchcanada.com/) Please only use non lethal ways to manage wildlife.  There are humane, non lethal ways to deal with beavers.  Here's a great resource.  https://thefurbearers.com/downloads/PDFs/Beaver%20Book%20-%202019-10-08%20The%20Fur-Bearers.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1fP2wOYQKbWREX0E5QzYBhZLf9VjwMov3p37Vh8ToW1-NeQvAoVATZhEg%0A%0A https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/humanely-scare-away-canada-geese https://www.canadageese.org/nlcontrol.html https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/humane-goose-control-pdf.pdf https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-canada-geese This company makes non lethal products. https://margosupplies.com/ca-en/ Nicole Corrado

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Attachment Re: IAAC to Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation - Finalized Meeting Notes - Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation
  • Reference number: 47
  • Submitted: 2023-07-13 - 1:29 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • 1 AOPFN Initial Comments on Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Meeting Date: June 16th, 2023 Special Council Meeting Date: June 30th, 2023 The following comments were informed by review of the following: • Summary Initial Project Description – Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project (May 2023) • Agency Slide Deck – Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project: Planning Phase (May 2023) AOPFN understands that the original comment period on the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project has passed. AOPFN comments and IAAC responses are provided in Table 1 to ensure that our concerns are acknowledged and or addressed. Chief and Council comments and questions are provided in Table 2. AOPFN looks forward to discussing this further with the Proponent. Please set up future engagement by contacting Korey Kauffeldt at <Email address removed> 2 Table 1: AOPFN Comments on Impact Assessment process and the proposed Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project AOPFN # Subject Comment Response from Agency/Proponent 1 Economic Noted small current territory with few economic opportunities and comparatively large traditional territories. 2 Administrative Mentioned a consultation policy document and relevant issues about consultation, such as costs, social and economic issues, a housing crisis, loss of cultural identity, and keenness on training and capacity building. 3 Administrative Asked how comments from Indigenous groups are incorporated into the impact assessment for the Project. 4 Administrative Noted that the project likely falls outside traditional territory but may be of interest. May contact the proponent post-discussion with the Chief. 5 Technical Asked for clarification on ...
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Attachment Clean energy pump

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Terry
  • Reference number: 38
  • Submitted: 2023-06-29 - 9:43 PM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • The main problem I see with this development is that it is basically almost right in the town. The holes and large hills from the mine pits ,  are within feet of the residential homes, a school and nursing home.  I believe the noise pollution will be a problem for the neighbourhood. The thumping of such pumps will not be healthy for the community. Is there an environmental report, social report? No one in town was mailed any such report. How will it affect the wildlife in the area? Is there a chance of increase radon or other chemicals? Or people living in such close proximity to large hydroelectric wattage is there any risk of increase health or cancer for them. Will it affect underground water? What if it floods?   I think as a Marmora  citizen not enough study and research has put into this project. And everyone in town should be mailed a copy of the research and risk etc  As not everyone uses internet or keeps up to date with political meetings in town. But everyone get mail. I have not been give anything by mail and have little information which makes me skeptical.   Thank you Terry -- TC

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Attachment CIRNAC FAAR Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  • Reference number: 35
  • Submitted: 2023-06-21 - 8:40 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • CIRNAC FAAR Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
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  • 1 GCDOCS # 114410174 Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Lead Contact Marc Chartier A/ Program and Policy Analyst Major Projects Management Office Full Address 25 Eddy Street, 6th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4 Canada Email marc.chartier@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca Telephone 873-455-3915 Alternate Contact James Neary Manager, Major Projects Management Office James.Neary@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Project to enable it to proceed? It is not probable that CIRNAC will exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the proposed Project to enable it to proceed. If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that power, duty or function. (b) Describe any Indigenous or public consultation that will be undertaken in relation to the excise of that power, duty or function, including when it would take place. CIRNAC will not exercise a power or perform a duty or function under any Act of Parliament in relation to the proposed Project that will involve public and Indigenous consultation. However, upon request, CIRNAC will provide advice and guidance as needed on the ...
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Attachment On behalf of Georgina Island First Nation

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Georgina Island First Nation
  • Reference number: 34
  • Submitted: 2023-06-20 - 2:35 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Will there be continual monitoring of water quality during initial dewatering and once operation is complete?  Will the Sediment and Erosion control plan be a living document, to be able to adjust flow rate incase things change? How much water wil going to be removed in initially dewatering to get the pit to operational level? Please ad this infomation when addressing the public. What impacts do you forsee on hunting/fishing down streem?

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Attachment NRCan Submission - Comments to FAAR and IPD (June 19, 2023)

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
  • Reference number: 33
  • Submitted: 2023-06-20 - 1:16 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please see attached, NRCan's comments to both the FAAR and IPD.  Comments were also submitted via email to the general inbox on Thursday, June 14, 2023. Thank you, Kathy McPherson
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  • 1 UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Natural Resources Canada Lead Contact Kathy McPherson Full Address 9860 West Saanich Rd, Sidney, BC V8L 4B2 Email Kathy.mcpherson@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca Telephone 250-361-7045 Alternate Contact Shelley Ball, Team Leader, Impact Assessment Division (Shelley.Ball@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca) 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Project to enable it to proceed? If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that power, duty or function. Yes, NRCan could issue an explosives storage licence under the Explosives Act to allow the project to proceed. (b) Describe any Indigenous or public consultation that will be undertaken in relation to the excise of that power, duty or function, including when it would take place. 2. Is your department or agency in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge that may be relevant to the conduct of an impact assessment of the Project? Specify the specialist or expert information or knowledge. Physical hydrogeology (quantity and flow) Seismicity Economics of the project:  Socio-economic impacts  Labour market  Local economic impacts  Supply ...
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Attachment Comments on proposed pumped storage project in Marmora, Ontario

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Tom ADAMS
  • Reference number: 32
  • Submitted: 2023-06-19 - 10:29 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • What follows are my submissions to the IAAC on the filings presented by the proponents of the Marmora pumped storage project and authored by the engineering firm Hatch.  Prioritise Public Safety The proponents indicate their intention to build a large water reservoir immediately above a community where significant numbers of people live in permanent residences – what has been described as “a lake in the sky”. At p.  24 (of the print version), the Hatch summary report acknowledges that community members have raised concerns about the design and safety of the upper reservoir. Those concerns should be central concerns of IAAC. The failure of a pump storage upper reservoir at Taum Sauk in Missouri in 2005 illustrates the destructive potential of an elevated artificial reservoir. The size of the failed reservoir at Taum Sauk was approximately the same as that proposed over top of the town of Marmora. Only the very fortunate timing of the Missouri failure prevented what could have been a major loss of life. One might expect the proponent’s engineer to pay particular attention to safety concerns. On the contrary, the thinness of the Hatch report on safety seems remarkable. All the report provides is the following comment: The Upper Reservoir is proposed to be constructed on the northeast portion of the existing non-reclaimed broken rock pile to function as a headrace pond. Construction of an upper containment dam with an impervious liner ...

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Attachment Risks Outweigh Benefits for Locals

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Chantal Allore
  • Reference number: 31
  • Submitted: 2023-06-19 - 8:55 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Though by superficial initial impression this project seems to benefit marmora and the country, it is clear that the only certainties surrounding it are the extensive environmental damage and destruction it will cause to a historic man made local attraction, surrounding forests, marshes and waterways. It risks disrupting and displacing 176 different species, 28 of which are identified as at risk. There are only ambiguous grandiose promises of some sort of country wide net gain when locally, the certainties include: “carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and other GHG will also be released to the atmosphere during all phases of the Project” (Pg. 100). During the first 5 years “direct and indirect GHG emissions for construction have been estimated at 39,871 tCO2e per year” (Pg. 101). Noise and vibration emissions are expected to occur throughout the duration of the Project too. These figures are highly concerning considering the proximity of the Project to local homes and businesses, specifically Caressant Care Marmora (nursing home), and Sacred Heart Catholic School (JK to Gr. 8) not to mention an overzealous disruption of the main artery of the town and region, Highway #7 which, single laned in nature is already restrictive, and due to the increase in local traffic in recent years would struggle to support additional industrial traffic during the projects construction phase. It is no question that there is extremely limited benefit for the town of Marmora and possibly endless risk to the citizens of Marmora and the Hastings area. The shady particulars, opportunistic margin of ambiguity and lack of accountability, plus questionable adherence and continuation of ...

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Attachment Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Crowe Valley Conservation Authority
  • Reference number: 30
  • Submitted: 2023-06-19 - 2:06 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Although the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project is not situated within the Crowe Valley Conservation Authroity Watershed, the CVCA must consider the potential impact upon its local watercourses and waterbodies.  At the time of this submission the CVCA has been informed the dewatering of the mine site may result in significant discharge into the Crowe River.  As per Ontario Regulation 159/06 the CVCA has concerns the discharge may alter the dynanmics of the Crowe River from the point of discharge downstream to where the Crowe River empties into the Trent River system.  Not only is there possibly a water quantity issue the CVCA is cognizant the water temperature could be affected and water from a souce outside of the CVCA watershed may have an impact on flora and fauna in the Crowe River.  The dewatering process may have an impact on CVCA's dam operations and decisions as staff manage the lower reach of the Crowe River.  This concern would be particularily relevent during unforseen high flows in the Crowe River. The CVCA is also concerned the installation of transmission lines may have an impact on welands in the Crowe watershed.  This would be determined through the Ontario Regulation 159/06 application process once the route of the transmission line has been identified. Without a groundwater study the CVCA is concerned the dewatering may influence the movement of groundwater in the CVCA watershed. The CVCA is more than willing to discuss the above noted comments and recommends further study to ensure the best possible outcome for the CVCA watershed.

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Attachment Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project - Reference Number 84597

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Ontario Rivers Alliance
  • Reference number: 29
  • Submitted: 2023-06-19 - 12:47 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • The Ontario Rivers Alliance has attached comments on the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project for your consideration.   Thank you for this opportunity to comment!
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  • 379 Ronka Road Worthington, ON P0M3H0 LindaH@OntarioRiversAlliance.ca OntarioRiversAlliance.ca “A World of Healthy River Ecosystems” 19 June 2023 Patrick Godfrey, Project Development Manager Northland Power Inc. 30 St. Clair Avenue West, 12th Floor Toronto, ON M4V 3A1 By email: Patrick.Godfrey@northlandpower.com Andrea Brown, Director of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives Ontario Power Generation 700 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1X6 By email: Andrea.Brown@opg.com Impact Assessment Agency of Canada By email: Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Re: Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project – Reference Number 84597 Comments on the Summary of the Initial Project Description Dear Sirs and Madam: The Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) is a not-for-profit grassroots organization with a mission to protect, conserve and restore riverine ecosystems across the province of Ontario. The ORA advocates for effective policy and legislation to ensure that development affecting Ontario rivers is environmentally and socially sustainable. The ORA is pleased to comment on the proposed Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project (Project), in which Northland Power Inc., in partnership with Ontario Power Generation, is proposing to construct and operate a new pumped storage hydroelectric generating facility that would produce up to 500 MW of electricity for 100 years. The Project would be constructed in the Municipality of Marmora at the site of the abandoned Marmoraton iron ore open pit mine which would be transformed into the lower reservoir of the facility. The Project would also include an upper reservoir, tunnels and a powerhouse, a water delivery system, an underground ...
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Attachment Hand written comments regarding the Initial Project Description for the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Kathy Hamilton
  • Reference number: 43
  • Submitted: 2023-06-19
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • Kathy Hamilton, Marmora Resident - FULL Commentary Now well beyond having become eligible for "senior citizen" discounts, I have been a local resident within the urban area of Marmora since 1989, owned and occupied the same home with immediate family since 1990. Since our family dwelling is serviced by the municipal water supply, I will not presume to represent the many local residents whose concerns about their future water supply are based on private water wells. Against advice from family and friends since 2011, to 'get out of Dodge' and start over elsewhere while still possible, we would prefer to remain in what had - up until 2011 - seemed like our community and Home Sweet Home for the rest of our lives. This project's proposal was first revealed to our local public via a "Public Information Meeting" held early afternoon on Friday June 10, 2011 - for which there had been a same-day Joint Press Release issued, containing this local-eye-popping quip within a quote from Northland Power Inc's President (highlighting mine): "Northland Power is very excited to have the support of the people of Marmora and Lake for the Mamora Pumped Storage project." Prior to June 10, 2011, our local public had been offered no clue that this proposal existed, never mind that negotiations related to it had been going on awhile locally, behind the scenes - until this ad was published on June 2, 2011 in one of the two local newspapers we had then received: Page 1 of 24 By fall 2011, local heretics that remained brave enough to publicly challenge the never-substantiated claims of this proposal having *"overwhelming support from the Community" already knew what 'Cancel Culture' was. Sadly, this remains the case today. • ...
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Attachment reference number 84597

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Hastings Lennox and Addington EDA for the Green Party of Canada
  • Reference number: 39
  • Submitted: 2023-06-17 - 11:03 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • On behalf of the Hastings Lennox and Addington EDA for the Green Party of Canada we would like to clarify that we are in favour of the Marmora Pumped Storage Project in principle. However, the following concerns need to be addressed before any commitment to proceed:   Impact on local wells of lowering, and maintaining, the water level in the Pit to the project's operating level.   Impact on downstream tributaries and associated flora, fauna, funga and - Humans -  with the initial large volume of water that will need to be removed from the pit as well as the ongoing removal of water to maintain the operating level (the assumption being that groundwater will continuously flow into the pit as well as additional water from precipitation). Impact on Seniors whose accommodations (Crescent Care Retirement Home) are very close to the tailings and will have to endure the noise of the construction, and possibly the noise of the project in operation, for years potentially severely compromising the quality of their remaining life. Assurance that water removed from the pit, both initially and on going, is not contaminated, especially once the pit has been drained to its lowest level. Again, we want to be clear that we believe this project will be good for Ontario but we would like to understand how the citizens of Marmora will benefit.  It is our understanding that for some reason that is unclear to us this operation will not be required to pay property or business taxes to the Municipality.  Once the project is in operation it is unlikely to require more than a handful of ...

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Attachment PAR Re: Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Ontario Ministry of Mines

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Ontario Ministry of Mines
  • Reference number: 28
  • Submitted: 2023-06-16 - 3:05 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please find in the attached the Provincial Advice Record comments submitted by Ontario Ministry of Mines with regards to the number of mine hazards relating to the former abandoned Marmora mine within the proposed project area. Also attached are reports from Abandoned Mines Information System (AMIS) for sites within 1km of the Proposed Project Area.
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  • Ministry of Mines Mineral Development and Lands Branch 933 Ramsey Lake Road, B6 Sudbury ON P3E 6B5 Tel.: (705) 670-5798 Fax: (705) 670-5803 Toll Free: 1-888-415-9845, Ext 5798 Ministère des Mines Direction de l’exploitation des minéraux et de la gestion des terrains minier 933, chemin du lac Ramsey, étage B6 Sudbury ON P3E 6B5 Tél. : 705 670-5798 Téléc. : 705 670-5803 Sans frais : 1 888 415-9845, poste 5798 Please be aware of the following regarding the Abandoned Mines Information System (AMIS) data: The information herein is provided by MINES free of charge and for information purposes only. All information is provided “as is” without warranties or conditions of any kind either expressed or implied. In providing the AMIS database information, MINES and the Government of Ontario accept no liability and make no warranty or any representation regarding the use, accuracy, applicability, completeness, performance, availability, security or reliability of the information, through field measurements or otherwise. It is the sole responsibility of the person choosing to receive and use this information to verify the accuracy of any information obtained from this data package. The reader is warned to undertake his or her own independent investigation to validate this information. Reports provided within are not compliant with CSA standards. The maps and/or coordinates provided are not intended for navigational, survey, or land title determination purposes. Maps included may not show unregistered land tenure and interests in land including certain patents, leases, easements, right of ways, flooding rights, licences, or other forms of disposition of rights and ...
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  • 1 Enclosure: Provincial Advice Record Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Ministry/Agency Ontario Ministry of Mines Lead Contact Stephanie Rocca Omerdin Omer Full Address 933 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury, ON P3E 6B5 Email Stephanie.rocca@ontario.ca Omerdin.omer@ontario.ca Telephone 705-507-6623 705 280 7954 Alternate Contact 1. Expertise Identify and describe the area of expertise within your ministry that is relevant to an assessment of the Project. 1 Reference #84597 at http://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/147660?culture=en-CA The following program areas of the Mines and Minerals Division, Ministry of Mines have assessed the project details and provided comments. The Mine Rehabilitation Section ensures that mine sites in Ontario are closed out with sound environmental and public closures designs in order to limit public risk and liability. the section is also responsible for functions related to mine rehabilitation and abandoned mines, including the former Marmoraton site. The Resident Geologist Program of the Ontario Geological Survey, Ministry of Mines, maintains and provides public access to geoscience data and other resource materials, monitors and reports on mineral exploration and development activity and issues affecting the minerals sector, provides geoscience information and knowledge for land-use ...
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  • 1 AMIS ID OFFICIAL SITE NAME MINE SITE STATUS 04109 WALLBRIDGE & HERRINGTON ABANDONED 04110 LEE SENIOR ABANDONED 04117 BAILEY ABANDONED 04219 RANKIN ABANDONED 04220 MARMORATON ABANDONED 04226 MARMORA QUARRY #2 CLOSED OUT 04227 CROWE RIVER ABANDONED 04228 PEARCE QUARRY ABANDONED 04231 STOKLOSAR IV ABANDONED 04232 CAMPBELL-BLOMFIELD ABANDONED 04233 MALONE ABANDONED 04234 PEARCE ABANDONED 04235 BOARDMAN ABANDONED 04237 DELORO QUARRY ABANDONED 04238 HAWK EYE ABANDONED 04239 DELORO ABANDONED 04240 MOIRA MEANDER ABANDONED 04241 CONSOLIDATED ABANDONED 04242 DEAN AND WILLIAMS ABANDONED 04243 COOK ABANDONED 04247 NORTH DELORO ABANDONED 04250 SOUTHEAST CORNER ABANDONED 04257 HENDERSON MINE CLOSED OUT 04258 CONLEY MINE CLOSED OUT 04264 MOIRA RIVER ABANDONED 04265 COE MINE ABANDONED 04266 PERRY MINE ABANDONED 04267 ROGERS MINE ABANDONED 04268 PRICE MINE ABANDONED 04269 INTERNATIONAL PULP ABANDONED 04271 STOKLOSAR MARBLE ABANDONED 04272 KANE MINE ABANDONED 04275 BLAKELY MINE ABANDONED 04277 REYNOLDS SOUTH ABANDONED 04278 PERRY LAKE MINE ABANDONED 04279 KILPATRICK ABANDONED 04280 KEENE MINE ABANDONED 04281 BUILDING PRODUCTS ABANDONED 04468 GRENVILLE VI ABANDONED 04469 BONTER ABANDONED 04470 EMILY MINE ABANDONED 06734 THOMSON JA AND DA ABANDONED 90008 HILL OCCURRENCE ABANDONED 90012 GREEN MARBLE QUARRY ABANDONED Marmoraton_LocalStudy_AMIS 2 MINE CLOSURE REASON SITE ACCESS CLOSURE PLAN MINE PLANS CEASING PRODUCTION - OTHER BUSH ROAD NO CEASING PRODUCTION - OTHER N/A NO CEASING PRODUCTION - OTHER ALL WEATHER ROAD NO CEASING PRODUCTION - OTHER BUSH ROAD NO CEASING PRODUCTION - OTHER HIGHWAY NO CEASING PRODUCTION - OTHER N/A YES CEASING PRODUCTION - OTHER BUSH ROAD NO ...
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  • 1 MINE SITE TYPE This classification system is intended to define and provide distinctions between the different classes of abandoned mines in Ontario. The classification divides sites into three categories, which are defined by the degree of potential risk to public health, safety and the environment. The categories are labeled as Class A through Class D and the following can be used to loosely group these sites. Class Potential Concerns Regarding Receiving Environments Potential on Site Public Health Concerns Potential for Serious Injury or Death to Occur A Yes Yes Yes B Yes, but Limited Yes Yes C Not Expected Not Expected Yes D Not Expected Not Expected Not Expected The classification system is only intended as a guide. Overlaps in criteria between Class A and Class B, and Class B and Class C are to be expected. 2 The following table provides a general description of the potentially hazardous mine features present at mine sites relating to public health, public safety and the environment, and the estimated rehabilitation costs. Class Common Mine Features Found On Site Tailings A Deep Unprotected Openings To Surface Such As Shafts, Raises And Open Stopes. Hazardous Openings On Surface, Crown Pillars, Waste Rock Piles with ARD Concerns, Dilapidated Buildings Such As Head Frames, Mills, Shops And Dries Can Also Be Expected. Chemicals Can Include PCB’S, Asbestos, Fuels, Explosives, And Concentrates. Scrap Metal And Other Debris Will Also Likely Be Present. Yes- large ponds which may or may not be contained. Former settling ponds also may be ...
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Attachment GBA, Indigenous Women, Environmental Sustainability, Equitable Project Benefits

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Temiskaming Native Women's Support Group
  • Reference number: 27
  • Submitted: 2023-06-16 - 2:40 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • This comment is provided in response to the proposed Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Project. In our review of the IPD summary, we prepared a summary of information and disseminated it to interested parties from nearby communities.? We understand that the energy hub is being created to develop a closed-loop hydroelectric storage facility. We are in support of green energy projects and moving Canada closer to obtaining our net zero emission targets, and hopefully to overshoot these targets and become entirely emission free within the coming decades. The previous Marmoraton mine, which closed in 1978, clearly displays the harmful impact of the resource extraction industry, where mines are given access to destroy the land, eventually being abandoned, and never restored. It is essential that the industry at large take action to rehabilitate land that has been significantly altered from mining processes, and ensures to the greatest extent possible, that the original ecosystem be restored. Projects like this are innovative and meet the demands for increased sustainable energy and widespread environmental restoration. Nevertheless, we seek to ensure that the project is done in an inclusive and authentic way, and that the benefits can reach both the ecosystem and community levels.   We wish to echo the concerns of the communities related to cultural heritage preservation. Specifically, to preserve and maintain water quality and quantity for localized and downstream water systems. These waterbodies are used for essential traditional and cultural uses including hunting, fishing, and trapping. Therefore, to respect the rights of Indigenous People, as enshrined in section 35 rights, it is imperative that the ...

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Attachment Comments on Marmora Hub Initial Project Description

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
  • Reference number: 26
  • Submitted: 2023-06-15 - 10:21 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please find attached a completed Provincial Advice Record form.  
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  • 1 Enclosure: Provincial Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Ministry/Agency Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Tourism Policy and Research Branch – Tourism Policy Unit Lead Contact Jim Antler, Policy Advisor Full Address Office: 447 McKeown Avenue, Suite 203, North Bay ON P1B 9S9 (though working from home until early 2024. If need to send hard copy mail please advise and I will give you an alternate address). Email james.antler@ontario.ca Telephone 705-493-0880 Alternate Contact Josh Wilson, Coordinator – Resource Based Tourism (Acting), Tourism Policy Unit josh.wilson@ontario.ca 705-255-4069 1. Expertise Identify and describe the area of expertise within your ministry that is relevant to an assessment of the Project. Knowledge of the interests of the tourism sector, especially resource-based tourism. 1 Reference #84597 at http://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/147660?culture=en-CA mailto:james.antler@ontario.ca mailto:josh.wilson@ontario.ca http://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/147660?culture=en-CA 2 2. Key issues and solutions Respond to the following Table 1: Key Issues to inform decision-making on the last page. What are the key issues likely to be relevant to the public interest decision, based on the mandate and area(s) of expertise of your ...
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Attachment Hand written comments from Bonnie Danes regarding the Initial Project Description on the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project.

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Bonnie Danes
  • Reference number: 41
  • Submitted: 2023-06-15
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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Attachment Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - PAR - Marmora

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
  • Reference number: 25
  • Submitted: 2023-06-14 - 4:48 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please find attached the complete PAR Form submitted by the MNRF. Thank you.
  • Attachment included
  • 1 Enclosure: Provincial Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Ministry/Agency Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Lead Contact Jeffrey Dennis Full Address 300 Water Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3C7 Email jeffrey.dennis@ontario.ca Telephone 437-998-4004 Alternate Contact Karen Cook Karen.cook2@ontario.ca 1. Expertise Identify and describe the area of expertise within your ministry that is relevant to an assessment of the Project. Natural Heritage Natural heritage features and areas provide important environmental and social values . Natural heritage features and areas include significant wetlands, significant coastal wetlands, other coastal wetlands in Ecoregions 5E, 6E and 7E, fish habitat, significant woodlands and significant valleylands in Ecoregions 6E and 7E (excluding islands in Lake Huron and the St. Marys River), significant wildlife habitat, and significant areas of natural and scientific interest. 1 Reference #84597 at http://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/147660?culture=en-CA http://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/147660?culture=en-CA 2 Mineral and Petroleum Minerals and petroleum resources within MNRF’s mandated interests include oil, gas and salt resources of Ontario, which are regulated under the Oil, Gas and Salt ...
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Attachment Federal Authority Advice Record - Enclosure 1

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Reference number: 24
  • Submitted: 2023-06-14 - 4:31 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please find attached ECCC's comments on the Initial Project Description.
  • Attachment included
  • 1 Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Lead Contact Sheryl Lusk Full Address 4905 Dufferin Street, Toronto ON M3H 5T4 Email sheryl.lusk@ec.gc.ca Telephone (647) 794-6070 Alternate Contact 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Project to enable it to proceed? If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that power, duty or function. Please note the following requirements that may apply to this Project: Species at Risk Act permits For species listed in Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) as Extirpated, Endangered or Threatened, a permit may be required from ECCC (section 73 of SARA) for activities that affect a listed terrestrial wildlife species, the residences of its individuals or any part of its critical habitat, where those prohibitions are in place. Such permits may only be issued: if all reasonable alternatives to the activity that would reduce the impact on the species have been considered and the best solution has been adopted; all feasible measures will be taken to minimize the impact of the activity on the species, the residences of its individuals, or its critical habitat; and if the activity will not ...
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Attachment Marmora Clean Energy Hub IPD Final Comments

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Health Canada
  • Reference number: 23
  • Submitted: 2023-06-14 - 3:27 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Health Canadas Marmora Clean Energy Hub IPD Comments
  • Attachment included
  • 1 Environmental Health Program (EHP) Regulatory Operations & Enforcement Branch (ROEB) Health Canada 180 Queen Street West, 10th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 3L7 June 14, 2023 Natalie Boyd Project Manager, Ontario Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) 600-55 York Street Toronto, ON M5J 1R7 Submitted to the IAAC Registry for the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Subject: Health Canada’s Comments on the Initial Project Description for the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Dear Natalie Boyd, Thank you for your email dated May 19th, 2023 requesting Health Canada’s comments on the Initial Project Description (IPD) for the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project. Health Canada participates in the impact assessment process as a federal authority under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). Health Canada makes available specialist/expert information or knowledge in their possession to reviewing bodies under the IAA, upon request. Health Canada does not make decisions or issue licenses, permits, or authorizations in relation to the impact assessment of a development project. Health Canada has completed Enclosure 1 based on the information included in the IPD. Should you have any questions concerning Health Canada’s comments, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Kitty Ma Regional Manager, EHP – Ontario Region ROEB, Health Canada ia-on-ie-on@hc-sc.gc.ca cc: Heather Jones-Otazo, A/Manager, Environmental Assessment and Contaminated Sites (EACS) Division, Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch (HECSB), Health Canada ...
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Attachment Transport Canada Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR)

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Transport Canada
  • Reference number: 22
  • Submitted: 2023-06-14 - 1:54 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • A copy of Transport Canada's response to the FAAR request is attached.
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  • 1 Enclosure 1: Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Transport Canada Lead Contact Jeremy Craigs Full Address 4900 Yonge Street - Unit 300, North York ON M2N 6A5 Canada Email Jeremy.Craigs@tc.gc.ca Telephone (416) 428-3394 Alternate Contact David Zeit, David.Zeit@tc.gc.ca 1. (a) Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Project to enable it to proceed? If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that power, duty or function. There is a potential requirement for an approval under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, however, based on the information provided it appears the main work is taking place on a waterway that is not considered navigable, and that OPG can use the public resolution process for the outfalls/intakes since they are on unscheduled waterways (or as OPG suggested, if they are designed in a way that meets the Minor Works they can proceed under the Minor Works provisions). (b) Describe any Indigenous or public consultation that will be undertaken in relation to the excise of that power, duty or function, including when it would take place. If an approval is required, there is a 30-day public notice and advertising requirement as part of the approval process. Potential for consultation ...
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Attachment Provincial Advice Record

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Quinte Conservation
  • Reference number: 21
  • Submitted: 2023-06-14 - 9:35 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Please see the attached Provincal Adivce Record.
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  • 1 UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Enclosure: Provincial Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Ministry/Agency Quinte Conservation Lead Contact Paul McCoy Full Address 2061 Old Highway 2 Belleville K8N 4Z2 Email pmccoy@quinteconservation.ca Telephone 613 968-3434 x108 Alternate Contact Christine Phillibert 1. Expertise Identify and describe the area of expertise within your ministry that is relevant to an assessment of the Project. Local knowledge of the area Surface water hydrology and hydraulics Natural hazard and heritage review Biological monitoring Dam ownership and operations both upstream and downstream of site 1 Reference #84597 at http://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/147660?culture=en-CA http://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/147660?culture=en-CA 2 UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ 2. Key issues and solutions Respond to the following Table 1: Key Issues to inform decision-making on the last page. What are the key issues likely to be relevant to the public interest decision, based on the mandate and area(s) of expertise of your ministry or agency, and which should be addressed in an impact assessment of the Project, should the Agency determine that one is required? For each key issue: • Describe the effect or the nature ...
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Attachment Pumped Storage Project

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Brenda Poirier
  • Reference number: 19
  • Submitted: 2023-06-13 - 1:28 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I'm in favour of the Marmora and Lake pumped storage project as l feel it is a clean energy program that is badly needed. It would help boost our economy in our small town which is also badly needed and supply jobs to us and our surrounding areas. We have visited the site numerous times and feel what they proposed would be a overwhelming improvement to the site.

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Attachment Employment and Social Development Canada - Federal Authority Advice Record (FAAR)

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Employment and Social Development Canada
  • Reference number: 18
  • Submitted: 2023-06-13 - 11:47 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Hello, Please see attached - ESDC's Comments for the Federal Authority Advice Record (Enclosure #1) for the Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to: amandeep.chohan@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca Thanks, Amandeep
  • Attachment included
  • Enclosure 1 Federal Authority Advice Record Response due by June 14, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Department/Agency Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Lead Contact Sarah Strapps - Director of Policy Integration and Special Projects (PISP) branch of the Skills and Employment Branch (SEB) Full Address Phase IV 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Québec K1A 0J9 Canada Email sarah.strapps@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca Telephone 1-873-355-9643 Alternate Contact Cathy Grimes – Manager (PISP-SEB) 1-819-635-2828 cathy.grimes@servicecanada.gc.ca 1. Is it probable that your department or agency may be required to exercise a power or perform a duty or function related to the Project to enable it to proceed? If yes, specify the Act of Parliament and that power, duty or function. ESDC does not exercise powers, nor perform specific duties or functions related to the Project to enable it to proceed. The ESDC Minister’s powers, duties and functions extend to and include all matters relating to human resources and skills development in Canada or the social development of Canada over which Parliament has jurisdiction, and which are not by law assigned to any other Minister, department, board or agency of the Government of Canada. 1b. Please describe any Indigenous or public consultation that will be undertaken in relation to the excise of that power, duty or function, including ...
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Attachment In favour of...

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Garry Poirier
  • Reference number: 17
  • Submitted: 2023-06-13 - 11:36 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I think that the project would be good for the environment, and also the economics of our town.  It would also be good for education and employment opportunities.  This is an excellent use of this site.  Marmora is situated well, halfway between Toronto and Ottawa, and this project would help to put a wonderful small town on the map.  This would also increase tourism in the area.

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Attachment FAAR Enclosure #2 Federal Authority Participation in Indigenous Consultation and Public Engagement Activities

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  • Reference number: 16
  • Submitted: 2023-06-12 - 3:59 PM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • FAAR Enclosure #2 Federal Authority Participation in Indigenous Consultation and Public Engagement Activities
  • Attachment included
  • Enclosure 2: Federal Authority Participation in Indigenous Consultation and Public Engagement Activities Response due by May 26, 2023 Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project Agency File: 84597 All comments should be submitted via the Submit a Comment feature available on the Project’s Canadian Impact Assessment Registry page1. Letters and forms can be uploaded using this feature. If you have any difficulties submitting this way, please contact the Agency at Marmora@iaac-aeic.gc.ca. Department/Agency Crown Indigenous Relations Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) Lead Contact James Neary Full Address 25 EDDY ST Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4 Canada Mail Stop 25E-8 Building LES TERRASSES DE LA CHAUDIÈRE Floor 6 Email james.neary@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca Telephone (613) 355-7285 Alternate Contact Michael Rowan (michael.rowan@rcaanc- cirnac.gc.ca) and Jessica Steffano (jessica.steffano@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) 1. Please identify the contact information for your department or agency for the general public. This could be a generic email box or specific to your department or agency’s exercise of powers, duties or functions, including federal funding. James Neary (james.neary@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) 2. In relation to the public information sessions being planned for, Date Time (EDT) Wednesday, May 31, 2023 (English) 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday, June 1, 2023 (French) 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (English) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Does your department or agency wish to participate? Please note that the Agency will be hosting these meetings virtually. Do you intend to participate? Yes No If yes, please respond to the follow-up questions in the text box below: Will you have ...
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Attachment Quinte Conservation Staff Comments

  • Marmora Clean Energy Hub Project
  • Author: Quinte Conservation
  • Reference number: 15
  • Submitted: 2023-06-12 - 10:40 AM
  • Project phase: Planning
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Quinte Conservation staff have reviewed the project proposal. The following items should be addressed: The potential for water temperature changes for the receiving waterbody during initial pumping of the mine. The effect of potential water temperature changes on existing biota. The water quality of the mine in comparison to the water quality of the receiving waterbody. The timing of the initial pumping both from a water quantity and quality perspective. Potential Erosion/geomorphology effects on receiving waterbody. The potential for disturbance to watercourses and wetlands (temporary and permanent) for the installation of roads, transmission lines and pumping infrastructure.

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