Report on the review of the Aggregate Resources Act / : Rapport sur l'examen de la Loi sur les ressources en agrégats

Key areas of attention within this Report are improvement of the licencing and site plan approval and administrative processes, the relationship of aggregate resource extraction to other land uses, the potential cumulative impact of aggregate operations on surface and groundwater supplies, and the improved rehabilitation of active and abandoned aggregate sites. [...] On April25, 2013, the House ordered that the Standing Committee on General Government be authorized to revive the review of the Aggregate Resources Act and report to the House its observations and recommendations with respect to strengthening the act. [...] The Committee appreciates the input and cooperation of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, the MNR, the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA), and all individuals and groups/organizations providing input to the ARA review. [...] FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Improved Public Information on Aggregate Operations Commentary The Committee believes that better information on the aggregate industry and individual aggregate operations in Ontario would benefit the government, the industry, and the public. [...] The Committee recognizes and commends the lead role of the MTO 10 in the use of recycled aggregate materials in the expansion and maintenance of the province-wide public highway system.