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The majority of major municipal road construction projects undertaken by the City of Brampton require the completion of an environmental assessment in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process.


Current Class EAs in Brampton                  		Environmental Initiatives

What is the Municipal Class EA Process?
The Municipal Class EA is an approved process that municipalities must follow under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Class EA projects are classified in terms of schedules (A, A+, B or C) depending on the degree of impact to the environment.

  • Schedule A projects include normal or emergency operational and maintenance activities.  Environmental impacts of these projects are usually minimal and; therefore, they are considered pre-approved.
  • Schedule A+ projects are pre-approved. However, the public will be advised prior to the project's implementation. The manner in which the public is advised is determined by the City.
  • Schedule B projects involve improvements and minor expansions to existing facilities. There is some potential for adverse environmental impacts and; therefore, these projects go through a screening process including public consultation.
  • Schedule C projects involve the construction of new facilities and major expansions to existing facilities. These projects must go through the entire EA planning process.

Phases of the Municipal Class EA Process
The Municipal Class EA process includes five phases of a planning and design process as follows:

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  • Identify the problem or opportunity.
  • A Notice of Study Commencement is issued at the beginning of the EA study.
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  • Identify alternative planning solutions to address the problem or opportunity by taking into consideration the existing environment.
  • Determine the preferred solution taking into consideration input from the public and review agencies.
  • A Public Information Centre is required during this phase of the EA study.
  • For Schedule B projects, a project file is completed summarizing Phases 1 to 2, and a Notice of Study Completion is issued. 
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  • Examine alternative methods of implementing the preferred solution based on: 
    • The existing environment
    • Input from the public and environmental review agency
    • Anticipated environmental impacts
    • Methods of minimizing negative impacts and maximizing positive impacts
  • A Public Information Centre is required during this phase of the EA study.
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  • In an Environmental Study Report (ESR), document a summary of the rationale, planning, design and consultation process undertaken through Phases 1 to 3.
  • A Notice of Study Completion is issued at the completion of the EA study.
  • The ESR is available for scrutiny by review agencies and the public. Official appeals can be made during a 30-day review period as outlined below.

Appeal Provision

          If there are any outstanding concerns that are not resolved during project 
          planning, the person or party with the concern must make a written request to 
          the Minister of the Environment for a “Part II Order” within this 30-day review 
          period. The “Part II Order” is a request that the project be subject to Part II of 
          the EA Act (Individual EA), and is subject to formal governmental review and 
          approval under the EA Act.  An Individual EA generally applies to large scale 
          projects, including new Provincial roadways.  If no “Part II Orders” are received, 
          the project can proceed immediately to design and construction (Phase 5).

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  • Complete contract drawings and documents.
  • Proceed to construction and operation.
  • Monitor construction and operations to make sure they adhere to environmental provisions and commitments as necessary.
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