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Air Publications
Pub.# Publication Title Format
Certificates of Approval
5987e Sample Application Package for an Air & Noise Certificate of Approval PDF format   Request publication
4977e Certificates of Approval - Air & Noise PDF format HTML format  Request publication
4173e

Application for approval (Air & Noise), s.9 EPA (November 2005)

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4174e Guide for applying for approval (Air & Noise) s.9 EPA (November 2005)
Appendix: Ministry's Regional/District and Area Offices
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4108e Costs for EPA s.9 Applications - Supplement to Application for Approval (February 2005) PDF format Request publication
4175e Guide: Application Costs for Air Emissions, s.9 EPA (August 1998) PDF format HTML format Request publication
4871e Noise Screening Process for s.9 Applications: Supplement to Application for Approval (February 2005)
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4872e Supporting Information for a Maximum Ground Level Concentration Acceptability Request for Compounds with no Ministry POI Limit: Supplement to Application for Approval, EPA s.9 (February 2005) 4872e PDF   Request publication
4873e Supporting Information Worksheet: Supplement to Application for Approval, EPA s.9 (February 2005) 4873e PDF   Request publication
4391e Basic Comprehensive Certificates of Approval (Air & Noise) - User Guide (April 2004) PDF format HTML format Request publication
4392e Basic Comprehensive Certificates of Approval (Air & Noise) - Fact Sheet (April 2002) PDF format HTML format Request publication
5007e Guide to Completing the Written Summary Required by the Basic Comprehensive Certificate of Approval (Air & Noise) (February 2005) 5007e PDF 5007e DOC Request publication
6569e Summary of Standards and Guidelines to support Ontario Regulation 419: Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (including Schedule 6 of O. Reg. 419 on Upper Risk Thresholds) - Sorted by Chemical Name (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
Summary of Standards and Guidelines to support Ontario Regulation 419: Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (including Schedule 6 of O. Reg. 419 on Upper Risk Thresholds) -Sorted by CAS Number (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
6547e Jurisdictional Screening Level (JSL) List - A Screening Tool for Ontario Regulation 419: Air Pollution - Local Air Quality (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
4244e Regulation 308/346 Air Model Programs Unpack and Installation Guide   HTML format Request publication
4243e Regulation 308/346 Air Model Programs Download Files: [ZIP]
4130e Combustion Equipment Data Sheet (August 2001) PDF format HTML format Request publication
4131e Emergency Generator Data Sheet (August 2001) PDF format HTML format Request publication
4132e Paint Spray Booth Data Form: Supplement to Application for Approval (Air & Noise) for Automotive Refinishing Operations (June 2006) PDF format HTML format Request publication
5016e Protocol for Updating Certificates of Approval for Air Emissions (January 2005) 5016e PDF format HTML format Request publication
4925e Frequently Asked Questions For Applications For Approval (Air & Noise) (December 2004) 4925e PDF format HTML format  Request publication
3614e02 Guideline A-10: Procedure for Preparing an Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling (ESDM) Report (July 2005) PDF format   Request publication
5165e Guideline A-11: Air Dispersion Modelling Guideline for Ontario (July 2005) 5165e PDF format   Request publication
5166e Guideline A-12: Guideline for the Implementation of Air Standards in Ontario (July 2005) 5166e PDF format   Request publication
5350e Request for Approval under s.13(1) of Regulation 419/05 for use of Site Specific Meteorological Data 5165e PDF format   Request publication
5352e Request Under s.7(1) of Regulation 419/05 for Use of a Specified Dispersion Model 5166e PDF format   Request publication
5354e Notification of Exceedence – Regulation 419/05 5166e PDF format   Request publication
5355e Request under s.20(4) to have the Schedule 3 Standards Apply in Advance of the Date Required by Regulation 419/05 5166e PDF format   Request publication
5356e Acoustic Assessment Report Check-List (November 2005) 5356e PDF format   Request publication
5357e Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling Report Check-List (November 2005) 5357e PDF format   Request publication
Air Policy
  List of known Ontario laboratories accredited to perform specific air testing (August 2007) PDF format HTML format Request publication
1310e02 Guideline A-1: Combustion, Air Pollution Control and Monitoring Requirements for Biomedical Waste Incinerators in Ontario (October 2002) PDF format HTML format Request publication
2998e Guideline A-5: Atmospheric Emissions From Stationary Combustion Turbines (March 1994) PDF format HTML format Request publication
1746e Guideline A-7: Combustion and Air Pollution Requirements for New Municipal Waste Incinerators (The requirements of this guideline supersede those of Guideline A-1 for municipal waste incinerators) (February 2004) PDF format HTML format Request publication
  A-7 Appendix: Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment CANADA-WIDE STANDARDS for DIOXINS AND FURANS (May 2001) PDF format   Request publication
4450e Guideline A-8: Guideline for the Implementation of Canada-wide Standards for Emissions of Mercury and of Dioxins and Furans and Monitoring and Reporting Requirements for Municipal Waste Incinerators, Biomedical Waste Incinerators, Sewage Sludge Incinerators, Hazardous Waste Incinerators, Steel Manufacturing Electric Arc Furnaces, Iron Sintering Plants (August 2004) PDF format HTML format Request publication
4019e Guideline A-9: NOx Emissions from Boilers and Heaters (March 2001) PDF format   Request publication
3024e Guideline F-1: Particulate Emissions at New Cement Plants (April 1994) PDF format HTML format Request publication
Ontario Regulation 419
3614e02 Guideline A-10: Procedure for Preparing an Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling (ESDM) Report (July 2005) PDF format   Request publication
5165e Guideline A-11: Air Dispersion Modelling Guideline for Ontario (July 2005) 5165e PDF format   Request publication
5166e Guideline A-12: Guideline for the Implementation of Air Standards in Ontario (July 2005) 5166e PDF format   Request publication
6569e Summary of Standards and Guidelines to support Ontario Regulation 419: Air Pollution – Local Air Quality (including Schedule 6 of O. Reg. 419 on Upper Risk Thresholds) – Sorted by Chemical Name (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
Summary of Standards and Guidelines to support Ontario Regulation 419: Air Pollution – Local Air Quality (including Schedule 6 of O. Reg. 419 on Upper Risk Thresholds) – Sorted by CAS Number (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
6547e Jurisdictional Screening Level (JSL) List - A Screening Tool for Ontario Regulation 419: Air Pollution – Local Air Quality (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
4244e Regulation 308/346 Air Model Programs Unpack and Installation Guide   HTML format Request publication
4243e Regulation 308/346 Air Model Programs Download Files: [ZIP]
5081e01

Ontario Regional Meteorological Data

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5106e Ontario Digital Elevation Model Data

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5352e Request Under s.7(1) of Regulation 419/05 for Use of a Specified Dispersion Model 5166e PDF format   Request publication
6323e Request for Approval under paragraph 3 of s. 11(1) of Regulation 419 of a Plan for Combined Analysis of Modelled and Monitoring Results 5165e PDF format   Request publication
5350e Request for Approval under s.13(1) of Regulation 419/05 for use of Site Specific Meteorological Data 5165e PDF format   Request publication
5355e Request under s.20(4) to have the Schedule 3 Standards Apply in Advance of the Date Required by Regulation 419/05 5166e PDF format   Request publication
6539e Request for Approval under s. 32(21) of Regulation 419 or an Alternative Air Standard 5165e PDF format   Request publication
6322e Guide to Requesting an Alternative Air Standard (December 2007) 5165e PDF format   Request publication
6034e

Fact Sheet on Setting Alternative Standards

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5357e Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling Report Check-List (November 2005) 5357e PDF format   Request publication
5511e01 Regulation 419/05 Frequently Asked Questions And Answers (Rounds 1 & 2 – March 17, 2006) 5166e PDF format   Request publication
5354e Notification of Exceedence – Regulation 419/05 5166e PDF format   Request publication
Ontario Regulation 127/01
4099e04 Step by Step Guideline for Emission Calculation, Record Keeping and Reporting for Airborne Contaminant Discharge (February 2008) PDF format   Request publication
4595e Ontario Regulation 127/01 - Instructions For Entering Data into the Air Emissions Quarterly Reporting Form (April 2004)
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4596e Ontario Regulation 127/01 - Reporting Form for Annual and Smog Season 2003 PDF format   Request publication
4597e Ontario Regulation 127/01 - Reporting Form for Quarterly Reports (2004) PDF format   Request publication
4100e Guideline for the Installation and Operation of Continuous Emission Monitoring (Cem) Systems and Their Use for Reporting (April 2001) PDF format   Request publication
Other Air Publications
6687e Operations Manual for Air Quality Monitoring in Ontario PDF format   Request publication
6570e Ontario's Ambient Air Quality Criteria – Sorted by Chemical Name (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
Ontario's Ambient Air Quality Criteria – Sorted by CAS number (February 2008) PDF format Request publication
1472e01 Guideline A-3: Operation of the Air Pollution Index (API), The Air Quality Index (AQI) and the Air Quality Advisory (April 1994) PDF format HTML format Request publication
  Drive Clean Guide (Drive Clean)   HTML format   
3760e Smog Alert: A municipal response guide (May 1999) PDF format   Request publication
  Guide to Requesting an Alternative Air Standard   Request publication

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Water Publications
Pub.# Publication Title Format
Permits To Take Water
5299e Green Facts: Permit to Take Water PDF 5299e   Request publication
5301e Green Facts: New classification system for Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications PDF 5156e   Request publication
5303e Green Facts: New water conservation requirements for permits to take water PDF 5156e   Request publication
5160e Technical Bulletin: Permit To Take Water (PTTW) - Phase 1 Monitoring and Reporting PDF 5160e   Request publication
5156e Green Facts: Permit To Take Water (PTTW) Administration Fees PDF 5156e   Request publication
5046e02 Application for Permit to Take Water (September 2007) 5046e02 PDF   Request publication
5046e Guide to Permit to Take Water Application Form (September 2007) 5046e PDF   Request publication
4932e Permit To Take Water (PTTW) Manual (April 2005)

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Water Resources Management
6658e Guidelines for Identifying, Assessing and Managing Contaminated Sediments in Ontario: An integrated approach. May 2008 PDF format Request publication
3303e B-1-2 Water Management - Policies, Guidelines, Provincial Water Quality Objectives of the Ministry of the the Environment (Includes B-1-1) PDF format HTML format Request publication
5040e Fill Quality Guidelines for Lakefilling in Ontario PDF 5040e   Request publication
3302e B-1-5 Deriving Receiving Water Based, Point Source Effluent Requirements for Ontario Waters PDF format   Request publication
0412e B-4 Snow Disposal and De-icing Operations in Ontario (1994) PDF format   Request publication
0412e01 B-4-1 Procedure for Snow Disposal and De-Icing Operations in Ontario (1975) PDF format   Request publication
1711e01 B-6-1 Evaluating Construction Activities Impacting on Water Resources Part III A - Handbook for Dredging and Dredged Material Disposal in Ontario, Legislation, Policies, Sediment Classification and Disposal Options PDF format HTML format Request publication
1711e02 Evaluating Construction Activities Impacting on Water Resources Part III B - Handbook for Dredging and Dredged Material Disposal in Ontario, Dredging Transport and Monitoring PDF format   Request publication
1711e03 Evaluating Construction Activities Impacting on Water Resources Part III C - Handbook for Dredging and Dredged Material Disposal, Sediment Sampling and Laboratory Analysis PDF format   Request publication
1711e04 B-6 Guidelines for Evaluating Construction Activities Impacting on Water Resources (This is a consolidation of former Ministry Guidelines B-6, B-8, B-19 and B-11) PDF format   Request publication
0430e01 B-7-1 Determination of Contaminant Limits and Attenuation Zones PDF format   Request publication
Groundwater and Wells
0747e B-9 Resolution of Groundwater Quality Interference Problems PDF format HTML format Request publication
2169e05 D-5-5 Private Wells: Water Supply Assessment PDF format   Request publication
3233e B-3 Resolution of Well Water Quality Problems Resulting from Winter Road Maintenance PDF format   Request publication
4326e01 Tagging Ontario's Wells (October 2003) PDF format HTML format Request publication
4702e Water well electronic data request - form C HTML format  Request publication
4701e Water well computer print-out data request - form B HTML format  Request publication
4724e Well water individual record Request - form A HTML format  Request publication
430e Guideline B-7: Incorporation of the Reasonable Use Concept into MOEE Groundwater Management Activities PDF format HTML format Request publication
6020e Application for an Appointment to Take an Examination - Form 7 - Ontario Water Resources Act
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6021e Well Contractor Licence Application - Form 1 - Ontario Water Resources Act PDF format   Request publication
6022e Application for Assistant Well Technician Identification Card - Form 8 - Ontario Water Resources PDF format   Request publication
6023e Well Technician Licence Renewal Application - Form 6 - Ontario Water Resources Act
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6024e Well Technician Licence Application - Form 4 - Ontario Water Resources Act PDF format   Request publication
6026e Well Contractor Licence Renewal Application - Form 3 - Ontario Water Resources Act PDF format   Request publication
Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002
4178e01 Application for Approval Related to Municipal and Non-Municipal Drinking-Water Systems (October 2003) PDF format   Request publication
4462e Supplement to Application for Approval - Form A DETERMINATION OF THE CATEGORY OF DRINKING-WATER SYSTEM 4462e PDF format   Request publication
4463e Supplement to Application for Approval - Form B EXISTING DRINKING-WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION 4463e PDF format   Request publication
4468e Supplement to Application for Approval - Form C COST FOR PART V SDWA APPLICATIONS PDF format   Request publication
4467e Guide For Applying For Approvals Related To Municipal And Non-Municipal Drinking-Water Systems - Parts V and VI of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Drinking-Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg. 170/03) (July 2003) PDF format HTML format Request publication
4414e01 Procedure For Corrective Action for Systems Not Currently Using Chlorine PDF format   Request publication
5677e Appendix: Drinking Water Treatment Service Providers HTML format   Request publication
4167e Terms of Reference for Hydrogeological Study to Examine Groundwater Sources Potentially Under Direct Influence of Surface Water October 2001 PDF format HTML format Request publication
4168e Protocol for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas for Municipal Groundwater Supply Wells under Direct Influence of Surface Water October 2001 PDF format HTML format Request publication
4650e Guideline B-15 Use and Storage of Pesticides in and around Drinking-Water Systems (October 2004) PDF format   Request publication
4717e Application for a Licence to Perform Drinking Water Testing HTML format Request publication
4721e Out-of-Province Permission Letter for List of Out-of-Province Eligible Laboratories HTML format Request publication
4882e Application for Director's Permission to Use Alternate Analytical Methods PDF 4882e HTML 4882e Request publication
4448e01 Procedure For Disinfection Of Drinking Water In Ontario PDF format Request publication
4449e01 Technical Support Document for Ontario Drinking Water Standards, Objectives and Guidelines PDF format Request publication
4414e01 Procedure For Corrective Action for Systems Not Currently Using Chlorine PDF format   Request publication
5018e Protocol for Updating Approvals for Drinking-Water Systems 5018e PDF HTML format Request publication
5143e Application for Public Drinking Water Investigation PDF format   Request publication
Drinking-Water Systems Regulation O. Reg 170/03
6053e Fact Sheet: Point of Entry Treatment Option Information for Owners and Operators of Residential Drinking-Water Systems Under O. Reg. 170/03 PDF format HTML format Request publication
6007e Fact Sheet: Non-Municipal Year-Round Residential Drinking Water Systems: Eligibility for Full or Partial Treatment Exemption PDF format HTML format Request publication
5695e Improvements to the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg. 170/03) for Municipal Residential Systems PDF format   Request publication
5696e Improvements to the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg. 170/03) for Non-Municipal Year-round Residential Systems PDF format   Request publication
5697e Improvements to the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O.Reg. 170/03) for Systems Serving Designated Facilities PDF format   Request publication
5477e Treatment Options for Owners of Non-Municipal Year-Round Residential Drinking Water Systems PDF   Request publication
5362e01 Providing Safe Drinking Water to the Public: A guide for owners and operators of non-municipal year-round residential drinking water systems PDF Request publication
5361e Providing Safe Drinking Water to the Public: A guide for owners and operators of non-residential and seasonal residential drinking water systems that serve designated facilities PDF   Request publication
4448e01 Procedure For Disinfection Of Drinking Water In Ontario 4478e18PDF format   Request publication 
4449e01 Technical Support Document for Ontario Drinking Water Standards, Objectives and Guidelines 4478e19 PDF format   Request publication
4435e01 Drinking-Water Systems Regulation 170/03 PDF format   Request publication
4414e01 Procedure For Corrective Action for Systems Not Currently Using Chlorine 4478e08 PDF format   Request publication
5362e Providing Safe Drinking Water to the Public: A guide for owners and operators of non-municipal year-round residential drinking water systems PDF format   Request publication
5361e Providing Safe Drinking Water to the Public: A guide for owners and operators of non-residential and seasonal residential drinking water systems that serve designated facilities PDF format   Request publication
5747e Steps to Become a “Supervised Person” : Qualifications for Testing Chlorine Residual and Turbidity in Drinking Water Systems 4478e19 PDF format HTML format Request publication
5748e Steps to Become a “Trained Person” : Training Requirements for Operators of Small Drinking Water Systems Serving Designated Facilities 4478e08 PDF format HTML format Request publication
5749e Steps to Become a Limited System Operator: Operator Certification Requirements for Small Drinking Water Systems 4478e08 PDF format HTML format Request publication
5452e Training Manual for Supervised Persons Conducting Operational Checks 4478e08 PDF format