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Executive Summary
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Appendices:
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Environmental Management Agreement
Algoma Steel Inc.
Proposal Title:
Proposed Environmental Management Agreement between Environment Canada, Ministry of the Environment and Algoma Steel Inc.
Short Description:
This draft agreement includes initiatives related to benzene and polynuclear aromatic compounds reduction plans, polychlorinated biphenyl and mercury removal, blast furnace visible emissions reduction, boat slip remediation, solid waste management plans, facility wide air inventories and participation in a steel sector wide initiative regarding the implementation of a Code of Practice.
Purpose of the Proposal:
A three party Environmental Management Agreement has been drafted between Environment Canada's Environmental Protection Branch-Ontario Region, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Algoma Steel Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie. The objective of this agreement is to clearly define a list of initiatives with negotiated timelines for environmental activities which Algoma Steel Inc. agrees to undertake. The activities identified in this draft agreement deal with issues which the three stakeholders agree are priorities but have specific objectives which are currently beyond the compliance regime administered by Environment Canada or the Ministry of the Environment. This is a voluntary initiative which complements the existing regulatory process and assists Algoma Steel Inc. in planning and prioritizing a multi year environmental program. The draft agreement will cover a period from date of signing to December 31, 2005.
Other Relevant Information:
It is a reporting requirement of the draft agreement that the company supply semi annual progress reports to Environment Canada and the Ministry of the Environment. These reports will be provided by February 1 and July 1, and will detail the activities of the previous six months, for each year that this agreement is in effect. Copies of these reports will be available to the public through the local Ontario Ministry of the Environment office.
Other Public Consultation:
An open house in Sault Ste. Marie was held on May 18th, 2000 at the Holiday Inn to present this proposal to the community. A complete version of this draft Environmental Management Agreement is available from the Sault Ste. Marie Area Office of the Ministry of the Environment. Copies will be available by visiting, writing, calling or E-mailing:
Tym Garside, Sr. Environmental Officer
70 Foster Drive, Suite 610,
Sault Ste. Marie, P6A 6V4.
Telephone (705) 541-2181 or
E-mail garsidty@ene.gov.on.ca.
This executive summary has been posted concurrently on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry http://www.ene.gov.on.ca.
Comments should be directed to the following Contact Person:
Sr. Environmental Officer
Sault Ste. Marie Office
70 Foster Drive
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 6V4
PHONE: (705) 541-2181
FAX: (705) 541-2171
All comments will be considered as part of the decision-making by Environment Canada, Ministry of the Environment and Algoma Steel Inc. if they:
- are submitted in writing;
- reference the EBR Registry number (PA0030022); and
- are received by the Contact person within the specified comment period (by June 30th, 2000).
** No acknowledgement or individual response will be provided to those who comment. All comment & submissions received will become part of the public record. **
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