How can assurance provisions for existing facilities be upgraded to provide for better assurance?
This will be addressed in the Guidelines for Assurance Plans in general and for specific circumstances will be addressed during permit amendment or when registration under the regulation occurs. Acceptable content for an assurance plan needs further definition. The issues raised by the workshop attendees will be addressed in the development of Guidelines for Assurance Plans. H. Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) The regulation requires an EIS for discharges and facilities but does not specify how they should be done. The ministry intends to provide further direction through a set of guidelines.
