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Brownfield Regulation

In the fall of 2008, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) released proposed regulatory amendments to O.Reg. 153/04, (also known as the Brownfield Regulation). 

Brownfield sites are former industrial or commercial properties, contaminated or derelict from their former use, which have redevelopment potential.

The current Brownfield Regulation (promulgated in 2004) represents an initial attempt by the Ontario Government to reach their environmental and economic objectives to build sustainable communities.  The proposed MOE reforms to the Brownfield Regulation are the government’s attempt to tackle some of the current constraints in the legislation preventing full and timely use of these opportunities.

The proposed reforms include:

• Enhance Record of Site Condition (RSC) Integrity
• Off-Site liability protection
• Strengthened soil, sediment and groundwater standards
• A Streamlined Risk Assessment process

Pinchin will discuss the proposed reforms and how they will affect site assessment, remediation, redevelopment and financing.

Risk Assessment (RA)

You’ve just discovered that, under the proposed reforms, your property exceeds the generic site condition standards and remediation may not be economically feasible or physically possible. All is not lost! Fortunately in Ontario, RA can be used to set higher (risk based) assessment and remediation standards.

Come and find out how the Pinchin RA approach can help you make the right decision on residential, commercial and industrial property!

Pinchin will present the basics on:

• How RA is currently conducted under Ontario Regulation 153/04
• The proposed Tier II RA model
• Off-site liability – how this is addressed in a RA
• Soil vapour intrusion and why it’s important.

Examples from various case studies will be presented.

Location: Sheraton Center Toronto, 123 Queen St. West,Toronto, 416-361-1000.

Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am

How to Register:   Simply email us at courses@pinchin.com. Please include your name, company, phone number, email address and that you wish to attend the Brownfield Complimentary Breakfast on November 24th.

Further Information:

For additional directions, registration information or details, please contact our Ontario Courses Desk: http://www.pinchin.com/courses/contact/ontario

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Pinchin Environmental speakers are consultants and engineers working in their respective areas and selected from our staff for their knowledge and presentation skills. Each speaker offers over 10 years experience. All courses have been presented numerous times, with favourable response.