<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div><span>FYI</span></div><div><br></div> <div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <div style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div dir="ltr"> <font size="2" face="Arial"> ----- Forwarded Message -----<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> "Land, Water (ENE)" <LAND.WATER@ontario.ca><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> "info@gren.ca" <info@gren.ca> <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Monday, March 4, 2013 7:17:34 PM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Discussion Paper under the Nutrient Management Act<br> </font> </div> <wbr><div id="yiv1998020153">
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">TO: Susan Bryant, Grand River Environmental Network</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">SUBJECT:<b> Notice of a discussion paper for a regulatory proposal to allow for the management and land application of nutrient feedwater under the Nutrient Management Act,
2002 and invitation to attend a public discussion meeting</b></span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">We are writing to inform you of a regulatory proposal for the land application of greenhouse nutrient feedwater set out in a discussion paper that has been
posted on the Regulatory and Environmental Registries. We welcome your feedback on the proposal either through the registries or at one of several public discussion meetings.
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) have developed this regulatory proposal for the land application
of greenhouse nutrient feedwater under the <i>Nutrient Management Act, 2002<b> </b>
</i>(NMA) in an effort to simplify the approval process without compromising environmental protection. The proposal is being developed jointly by the two ministries as they share responsibility for implementing the NMA.
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">The discussion paper describes a regulatory proposal that, if passed, would maintain the environmental and economic sustainability of Ontario’s agri-food
industry while safeguarding the Great Lakes and other waters of Ontario. The greenhouse nutrient feedwater could provide a source of nutrients and supplemental irrigation water to local farms to replace expensive commercial fertilizers and water drawn from
lakes, rivers and wells. <a href="" name="OLE_LINK6" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="" name="OLE_LINK7" rel="nofollow">It should be noted that direct discharges of nutrient feedwater to surface water or groundwater would continue to be regulated under the OWRA.</a></span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">This initiative is consistent with Ontario’s vision under the Great Lakes Strategy of healthy Great Lakes for a stronger Ontario and Great Lakes that are
drinkable, swimmable and fishable within the recently re-introduced proposed Great Lakes Protection Act. The nutrient feedwater proposal also aligns with Ontario’s Open for Business initiative of streamlining approvals.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">You can find the proposal on the Environmental Registry
<a href="http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.ebr.gov.on.ca</span></a> by searching number 011-8075 or 011-8101, the paper can also be found on the Ontario’s Regulatory Registry at
<a href="http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/</span></a>by searching “Nutrient Management”. It has been posted for 45 days on both registries for public comment in both English and French (March
1, 2013 – April 15, 2013). </span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">If you would like to provide feedback on the discussion paper, “comment” buttons are provided on the Regulatory and Environmental Registries and e-mails can
be sent to <a href="mailto:sara.moore-german@ontario.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:sara.moore-german@ontario.ca"><span style="color: blue;">sara.moore-german@ontario.ca</span></a> or
<a href="mailto:Land.Water@ontario.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:Land.Water@ontario.ca"><span style="color: blue;">Land.Water</span><span style="color: blue;" lang="EN-CA">@o</span><span style="color: blue;">ntario.ca</span></a> (Attention: Sara Moore-German or Henry Jun, respectively).
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Please refer to the registry postings for complete contact information.
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">You are also invited to participate in a public meeting where we will provide information about the proposal and provide you an opportunity to ask questions
and provide your feedback. The meetings will be held at the following locations, dates and times:</span></div>
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<li class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">March 18, 2013 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) – Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington, ON N8H 2L3;
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></li><li class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">March 19, 2013 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) – Ramada Jordan Beacon Harbourside, 2793 Beacon Blvd, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0 (Niagara);
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></li><li class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">April 2, 2013 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) – Queen’s Park Conference Room (Superior Room), 900 Bay Street, Toronto, ON.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></li><li class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">April 2, 2013 (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (French only meeting)) – Queen’s Park Conference Room (Superior Room), 900 Bay Street, Toronto,
ON.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></li></ul>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">In order to make appropriate arrangements, please let us know which meeting you plan to attend and how many people from your community or organization will
be present. Please RSVP by contacting the <i>Agricultural Information Contact Centre</i> (</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300; Local: (519) 826-4047; E-mail:
<a href="mailto:ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca"><span style="color: blue;">ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca</span></a>).</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US"></span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">Thank you in advance for your thoughtful participation in this important process. We look forward to your comments on the discussion paper.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">Sincerely,</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">John Mitsopulos, Director Sharon Bailey, Director</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">Ministry of the Environment</span></div>
<div class="yiv1998020153MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" lang="EN-US">135 St. Clair Avenue West, 6th floor</span></div>
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