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Appeal of environmental protection order dismissed; appellants ordered to assess and remediate failing septic system.
The appellants appealed a Director's Order requiring them to assess and remediate a failing septic system at their RV resort.
The Ministry presented evidence of sewage ponding and saturation, arguing that the system posed risks to human health and the environment.
The Tribunal accepted the uncontradicted expert evidence that a professional assessment and interim remedial measures were necessary.
The appeal was dismissed, and the Director's Order was confirmed and amended to include additional required actions to prevent further environmental harm.
Tribunal schedules dates for a stay motion and hearing on the merits regarding a Director's Order.
The Ontario Land Tribunal held a telephone conference call to schedule a motion for a stay of a Director's Order issued under the Environmental Protection Act, which prohibited the burning of waste wood materials at the site.
The Tribunal set dates for the stay motion, established a timetable for the exchange of motion materials, and scheduled a 5-day hearing on the merits.
