Aggregate Resources Policy Manual

The Aggregate Resources Program Policies and Internal Procedures Manual provides guidance on the implementation of the Aggregate Resources Act. The policies in the manual provide direction, interpretation and clarification of aspects of the act and its supporting regulations, including the Provincial Standards. The policies are intended to assist aggregate operators, members of the public, municipalities, consultants, stakeholders and government staff. The internal procedures are generally for the use of Ministry of Natural Resources staff, although they may be of interest to other parties who want to know more about the ministry’s administrative processes. 

 

Policy Listing

 

1.0 General

2.0 Licences

3.0 Wayside Permits

4.0 Aggregate Permits

5.0 Miscellaneous

6.0 Rehabilitation

7.0 Enforcement

8.0 Fees and Royalties

Appendices

 

 

1.0 General

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
1.00.00PolicyIntroduction / Acknowledgements
1.00.01PolicyTable of Contents
1.00.02PolicyPurpose of the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA)
1.00.03PolicyExempted Materials under the ARA
1.00.04PolicyDelegation of Authority
1.00.05PolicyDelegation of Authority: Director, Lands & Waters Branch
1.00.06PolicyDelegation of Authority: Manager, Aggregate & Petroleum Section
1.00.07PolicyDesignation of Inspectors
1.00.08PolicyDelegation of Authority: MTO (2000)
1.00.09PolicyDelegation of Authority: MTO (2002)
1.00.10PolicyDesignation of Inspectors: MTO

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2.0 Licences

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
2.00.00PolicyLicences: General
2.00.01PolicyApproval to Prepare Class ‘A’ Site Plans
2.00.01ProcedureApproval to Prepare Class ‘A’ Site Plans
2.00.02PolicySite Plans: Variations from the Operational Standards that Apply to Licences
2.00.03PolicyLicence Conditions / Site Plan Notes
2.00.04PolicyLicences: Site Abandoned by Licensee (2.00.04)
2.01.00PolicyLicence Application Categories (2.01.00)
2.01.01PolicyLicence Applications: Newly Designated Area
2.01.01aProcedureLicence Applications: Newly Designated Area, first 6 months
2.01.01bProcedureLicence Applications: Newly Designated Area, 6-24 months
2.01.02PolicyLicence Applications: New Properties
2.01.02ProcedureLicence Applications: New Properties
2.01.03PolicyExpansion of a Licenced Area
2.01.04PolicyLicence Applications: Site Plan Standards
2.01.05PolicyLicence Applications: Summary Statement Report Standards
2.01.06PolicyLicence Applications: Hydrogeological Report Standards
2.01.07PolicyLicence Applications: Natural Environment Report Standards
2.01.08PolicyLicence Applications: Cultural Heritage Resource Report Standards
2.01.09PolicyLicence Applications: Noise Assessment and Blast Design Report Standards
2.01.10PolicyMatters to be Considered in Issuing / Refusing a Licence
2.01.11PolicyMunicipal Regulation of Pits and Quarries
2.02.00PolicyAdding, Rescinding or Varying a Licence Condition
2.02.00aProcedureAdding, Rescinding or Varying a Licence Condition: By Licensee
2.02.00bProcedureAdding, Rescinding or Varying a Licence Condition: By Minister
2.02.01PolicyLicence Transfer
2.02.01ProcedureLicence Transfer
2.02.02PolicyLicence Amendments
2.02.02ProcedureLicence Amendments
2.02.03PolicyLicence Amendments: Change in Ownership (Bankruptcies / Receiverships)
2.02.04PolicyAmalgamation of Licenced Areas
2.02.04ProcedureAmalgamation of Licenced Areas
2.02.05PolicySplitting a Licence
2.02.05ProcedureSplitting a Licence
2.03.00PolicyLicence Site Plan Amendments: By Licensee
2.03.00ProcedureLicence Site Plan Amendments: By Licensee
2.03.01PolicyLicence Site Plan Amendments: By Minister
2.03.01ProcedureLicence Site Plan Amendments: By Minister
2.03.02PolicyLicence Site Plan Amendment to Extract Within the Water Table
2.03.02ProcedureLicence Site Plan Amendment to Extract Within the Water Table
2.04.00PolicyAnnual Compliance Report Reviews and Field Audits: Licences
2.04.00ProcedureAnnual Compliance Report Reviews and Field Audits: Licences
2.05.00PolicyLicence Suspension
2.05.00ProcedureLicence Suspension
2.05.01PolicyLicences: Automatic Suspension
2.05.02PolicyLicence Revocation
2.05.02ProcedureLicence Revocation
2.06.00PolicyLicence Surrender
2.06.00ProcedureLicence Surrender
2.06.01PolicyExtraction Agreement Expires: General
2.06.01ProcedureExtraction Agreement Expires: General
2.06.02PolicyRehabilitation where Property is Sold and New Owner doesn't want Licence
2.06.02ProcedureRehabilitation where Property is Sold and New Owner doesn't want Licence
2.07.00PolicyMNR Representation and Conduct at OMB Hearings
2.07.01PolicyEBR: Leave to Appeal (Part V of the OMB's Rules of Practice and Procedure)

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3.0 Wayside Permits

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
3.00.00PolicyWayside Permits: General
3.00.01PolicyWayside Permits: Tonnage Over-runs / Under-runs
3.00.02PolicySite Plans: Variations from the Operational Standards that Apply to Wayside Permits
3.00.03PolicyWayside Permits: Conditions
3.01.00ProcedureWayside Permits: MNR Issuance for Municipal Contracts / Projects
3.01.01PolicyWayside Permits: MTO Issuance for MTO Contracts
3.01.02PolicyWayside Permit Applications: Site Plan Standards
3.01.03PolicyWayside Permit Applications: Summary Statement Report Standards
3.01.04PolicyWayside Permit Applications: Hydrogeological Report Standards
3.01.05PolicyWayside Permit Applications: Natural Environment Report Standards
3.01.06PolicyWayside Permit Applications: Cultural Heritage Report Standards
3.01.07PolicyWayside Permit Applications: Requesting Noise Assessment and Blast Design Reports
3.01.08PolicyMatters to be Considered in Issuing / Refusing a Wayside Permit
3.02.00PolicyWayside Permit & Rehabilitation Security Fees
3.02.00ProcedureWayside Permit & Rehabilitation Security Fees
3.03.00PolicyAdding, Rescinding, Varying Wayside Permit Condition
3.03.00aProcedureAdding, Rescinding, Varying Wayside Permit Condition: By Permittee
3.03.00bProcedureAdding, Rescinding, Varying Wayside Permit Condition: By Minister
3.04.00PolicyWayside Permit Site Plan Amendments
3.04.00aProcedureWayside Permit Site Plan Amendments: By Permittee
3.04.0bProcedureWayside Permit Site Plan Amendments: By Minister
3.05.00PolicyWayside Permits: Suspension
3.05.00ProcedureWayside Permits: Suspension
3.05.01PolicyWayside Permits: Revocation
3.05.01ProcedureWayside Permits: Revocation
3.06.00PolicyWayside Permits: Expiry when no Rehabilitation
3.06.01PolicyWayside Permit Expiry or Surrender
3.06.01aProcedureWayside Permit Expiry or Surrender: Municipal
3.06.01bProcedureWayside Permit Expiry or Surrender: MTO

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4.0 Aggregate Permits

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
4.00.00PolicyAggregate Permits: General
4.00.01PolicySite Plans: Variations from Operational Standards Applying to Aggregate Permits
4.00.02PolicyAggregate Permit Conditions / Site Plan Notes
4.00.03PolicyPublic Interest: Aggregate Permits
4.00.04PolicyCategory 14 for the Forest Industry
4.00.05PolicyOccupiers’ Liability Act: Permittee Responsibilities
4.00.06PolicyRecreational Trails on Aggregate Permit Sites
4.00.07PolicyFirst Nations: Permit Issuance & Collection of Delinquent Fees/Production Reports
4.00.08PolicySand and Gravel Exploration on Crown Land
4.00.09PolicyApplicability of Municipal Zoning on Aggregate Permit Sites
4.00.10PolicyRemoval of Aggregate from Existing Permit Area, for use by a Public Authority
4.00.10ProcedureRemoval of Aggregate from Existing Permit Area, for use by a Public Authority
4.01.00PolicyAggregate Permit Application Categories (4.01.00)
4.01.01PolicyAggregate Permit Applications: Categories 9-12 (Land)
4.01.01aProcedureAggregate Permit Applications: Preliminary Review & EAA Screening
4.01.01bProcedureAggregate Permit Applications: Categories 9-12 (Land), EAA Category A Project
4.01.01cProcedureAggregate Permit Applications: Categories 9-12 (Land), EAA Categories B or C Project
4.01.03PolicyAggregate Permit Applications: Site Plan Standards
4.01.04PolicyAggregate Permit Applications: Summary Statement Report Standards, Categories 9-12
4.01.05PolicyAggregate Permit Applications: Hydrogeological Report Standards, Categories 10 & 12
4.01.06PolicyAggregate Permit Applications: Natural Environment Report Standards, Categories 9-12
4.01.07PolicyAggregate Permit Applications: Cultural Heritage Resource Report Standards, Categories 9-12
4.01.08PolicyAggregate Permit Applications: Requesting Noise Assessment & Blast Design Reports, Categories 9-12
4.02.00PolicyMTO First Right of Refusal
4.02.00ProcedureMTO First Right of Refusal
4.02.01PolicyApplicability of MNR’s Class EA to MTO Aggregate Permit Applications
4.02.02PolicyMNR's Role in Reviewing MTO Permit Applications
4.03.00PolicyAggregate Permits: Transfer
4.03.00ProcedureAggregate Permits: Transfer
4.03.01PolicyAdding, Rescinding, Varying an Aggregate Permit Condition
4.03.01aProcedureAdding, Rescinding, Varying an Aggregate Permit Condition: By Permittee
4.03.01bProcedureAdding, Rescinding, Varying an Aggregate Permit Condition: By Minister
4.03.02PolicyPermit Amendments Change in Ownership (Bankruptcies/Receiverships)
4.04.00PolicyAggregate Permit Site Plan Amendments
4.04.00aProcedureAggregate Permit Site Plan Amendments: By Permittee
4.04.00bProcedureAggregate Permit Site Plan Amendments: By Minister
4.04.01PolicyAggregate Permit Site Plan Amendment to Extract Within Water Table
4.04.01ProcedureAggregate Permit Site Plan Amendment to Extract Within Water Table
4.05.00PolicyAnnual Compliance Report Reviews & Field Audits: Aggregate Permits
4.05.00ProcedureAnnual Compliance Report Reviews & Field Audits: Aggregate Permits
4.06.00PolicyAggregate Permit Suspension
4.06.00ProcedureAggregate Permit Suspension
4.06.01PolicyAggregate Permits: Automatic Suspension
4.06.02PolicyAggregate Permit Revocation
4.06.02ProcedureAggregate Permit Revocation
4.07.00PolicyAggregate Permit Surrender
4.07.00ProcedureAggregate Permit Surrender
4.08.00PolicyProcedural Guidelines for Hearings before Mining & Lands Commissioner
4.08.00ProcedureProcedural Guidelines for Hearings before Mining and Lands Commissioner  Note: This procedure is available on the Ontario Mining and Lands Commissioner website.

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5.0 Miscellaneous

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
5.00.00PolicyAggregate Operations within Oak Ridges Moraine
5.00.01PolicyAggregate Operations in Niagara Escarpment Plan Area
5.00.02PolicyAggregate Operations in Greenbelt Plan Area
5.00.03PolicyRehabilitation Requirements for Existing Aggregate Operations in Protected Countryside of Greenbelt Plan Area
5.00.04PolicyEstablishing Maximum Disturbed Area for Existing Aggregate Operations in Protected Countryside of Greenbelt Plan Area
5.00.05PolicyDetermination that Excavation is not a Pit or Quarry
5.00.05ProcedureDetermination that Excavation is not a Pit or Quarry
5.00.06PolicyMining Act, Claims and Leases
5.00.07PolicyAggregate & Petroleum Resource Activities on Aggregate Sites
5.00.08PolicyRelief from Compliance
5.00.09PolicyHolidays
5.00.10PolicyHours of Operation, Blasting Restrictions & Response to Emergencies
5.00.11PolicyAggregate Permit / Licence Production Exceeds Tonnage Condition
5.00.12PolicyC of A Exemption: Portable Crushing / Screening Equipment Below Grade
5.00.13PolicyTemporary Tonnage Increase for Highway Project
5.00.14PolicySalt Storage & Snow Dumps on Licenced / Permitted Sites
5.00.15PolicyRecycling
5.00.16PolicyEnvironmental Bill of Rights
5.00.16ProcedureEnvironmental Bill of Rights Proposal Notice / Decision Notice
5.00.17PolicyProtection of Migratory Birds, Endangered Species & Species at Risk in Pits & Quarries
5.00.18PolicyThe Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation
5.00.19PolicyManagement of Abandoned Aggregate Properties
5.00.20PolicyAnnual Statistical Reporting
5.00.21PolicyFrench Language Services Act
5.00.21ProcedureFrench Language Services Act
5.00.22PolicyFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
5.00.22ProcedureFreedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
5.00.23PolicyRecords Retention

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6.0 Rehabilitation

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
6.00.00PolicyRehabilitation: General
6.00.01PolicyRehabilitation: Determining Disturbed Hectarage & Area of Progressive Rehabilitation
6.00.02PolicyCompletion of Rehabilitation when a Licence / Aggregate Permit is Revoked
6.00.02ProcedureCompletion of Rehabilitation when a Licence / Aggregate Permit is Revoked
6.00.03PolicyImportation of Inert Fill for Purpose of Rehabilitation
6.00.04PolicyProgressive Rehabilitation Order
6.00.04ProcedureProgressive Rehabilitation Order

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7.0 Enforcement

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
7.00.00PolicyEnforcement: General
7.00.01PolicyProvincial Offences Act - Charges
7.00.01ProcedureProvincial Offences Act, Part III - Charges

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8.0 Fees and Royalties

A.R. #TYPESUBJECT
8.00.00PolicyAnnual Licence Fee Collection
8.00.00ProcedureAnnual Licence Fee Collection
8.00.01PolicyRoyalty
8.00.02PolicySchedule of Fees
8.00.03PolicyDelinquent Accounts
8.00.04PolicyTOARC Audits of Production Reports
8.00.05PolicyThe Goods and Services Tax
8.00.06PolicyThe Retail Sales Tax on Crown-Owned Aggregate Resources

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Appendices

A.R. #SUBJECT
AMemorandum of Understanding: MNR/MOE Roles and Responsibilities for Pit and Quarry Operations in Ontario
BMemorandum of Understanding: MNR/TOARC Roles and Responsibilities for Pit and Quarry Operations in Ontario
CTOARC: Production Reporting Handbook
DMNR/MOL Protocol
EForms
FFish Habitat Referral Process in Ontario

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