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Ministry of the EnvironmentMinistère de l’Environnement

AMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVALNUMBER 1978-9CXQJL

Issue Date: May 27, 2014Pursuant to Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.19 (EPA), and the regulations madethereunder and subject to the limitations thereof, this System-Wide Environmental ComplianceApproval (ECA) for Municipal Sewage Works is issued under Section 20.2 of Part II of the EPA to:

Site Location:

The City of Greater Sudbury

200 Brady StreetPost Office Box No. 5000, Station A

Sudbury, Ontario P3A 5P3For the following municipal sewage works:

The Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant andSewage Collection System

This Environmental Compliance Approval includes the following:

Schedule ContentsSchedule A Description of WorksSchedule B Terms and ConditionsSchedule C Limited Operational FlexibilitySchedule D Supporting Documents

Schedule A: Description of Works

System Owner The City of Greater SudburyEnvironmental Compliance Approval(ECA) Number

1978-9CXQJL, issued on May 27, 2014

System Name The Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant and SewageCollection System

Overview

The City of Greater Sudbury (City) System-Wide Approval (Approval) consists of the wastewater treatment plant(Sudbury WWTP), the Garson Sewage Lagoon, thirty (30) lift stations, and approximately 440.62 kilometers of sewermains. The sanitary collection system is a separate system and does not have combined sewers. The entire system servesthe urban area of the City, with a projected population of 109,332 located across a serviceable area of approximately 6,505ha, with a mix of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial land uses for the year 2031 planning horizon.

The Approval covers all sewage flows conveyed to the Sudbury WWTP. Sewerage is conveyed via a rock tunnel sewersystem constructed starting in the early 1960’s. A combination of lift stations, gravity sewers, and force mains collectwastewater throughout the City and discharge to the Rock Tunnel system at various drop shaft locations throughout the

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system. The tunnel system terminates at the existing main lift station located at the plant site.

This Approval does not cover any storm sewers, stormwater management facilities or other stormwater infrastructure, orwaste management systems, leachate collection or pumping facilities covered under other instruments, and futureModifications to the Sudbury Sanitary Rock Tunnel system, including sanitary sewage pipe connections.

This Schedule A includes:

1.0 System-Wide Approval – Sudbury WWTP, Garson Lagoon and Lift Stations2.0 System-Wide Approval – Sudbury WWTP Phase II Expansion3.0 System-Wide Approval – Sudbury's Sewage Collection System4.0 Revocation and Replacement of Environmental Compliance Approvals

1.0 System-Wide Approval - Sudbury WWTP, Garson Lagoon and Lift Stations

The main components of the Sudbury WWTP, Garson Lagoon and Lift Stations include:

1.1 SUDBURY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Sudbury Wastewater Treatment PlantStreet Address 1271 Kelly Lake Road,

Lot 9, Concession 2Greater Sudbury City, District of Sudbury, ON P3E 5P5.

UTM Coordinates NAD27: UTM Zone 17: 497528.53m E, 5145816.36m N.System Approved RatedCapacity

Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant is approved for a Rated Capacity of79,625m3/day and to a Peak Flow Rate of 159,250 m3/day.

Previous ECA ECA No. 2069-9CPPW5 issued on December 10, 2013.

1.1.1 Pre-TreatmentTunnel Level GateControl

The main objective of Gate Control (a sub-control mode of the PLC, under automaticpumping control) is to stabilize the process and store raw sewage in the rock tunnelto avoid By-passing the plant; or to recover the pumping station from a high tunnelevent.

Coarse Screening Two (2) mechanically raked bar screens, each 1,219.2 mm x 2,133.6 mm inclined at67.5 with 30 mm openings, located in the two inlet channels coming into the rawsewage pump station to Wetwells ‘A’ and ‘B’, within the Screen Room / Wet Well.

1.1.2 Raw Sewage Pumping StationSewage Pumps two (2) approximately 51 m3 capacity wet wells.

two (2) dry pit submersible pumps (Pumps 1A and 1B), fitted with variablefrequency drives (VFD), each having a rated capacity of 450 L/sec at 36.8 mTDH and equipped with a 400 mm diameter discharge pipe with siphon valves.four (4) dry pit submersible pumps (Pumps 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B), fitted withvariable frequency drives (VFD), each having a rated capacity of 960 L/sec at36.8 m TDH, and equipped with a 600 mm diameter discharge pipe withsiphon valves.one (1) 100 L/sec rated capacity sump pump with level control.

Flow Monitoring andEqualization

600 mm diameter wet well equalization line with motorized isolation knife gatevalve.One (1) flow meter on each of the six (6) forcemains.


1.1.3 Inlet WorksHeadworks an elevated headhouse with twin raw sewage conduits.Grit Removal two (2) approximately 5.0 m diameter grit vortex systems equipped with air lift

pumps and grit classifier, each capable of accommodating a maximum dailysewage flow of 102,375 m3/day.

Fine Screening two (2) mechanically actuated fine screening systems, each fitted with 6 mmopenings complete with a washing, dewatering , and compacting system, eachcapable of accommodating the maximum daily flow of 102,375 m3/day.

Emergency Bypass /Overflow Channel

One (1) 1.8 m by 1.8 m wastewater by-pass conduit running from the plantlift station to the contact chamber for disinfection, designed to handle a peakflow up to 409,500 m3/day, equipped with a weir plate and flow measuringdevice.

Notes The Bypass Channel weir gate is operated manually only.

1.1.4 AerationAeration four (4) aeration tanks with two (2) passes each having an operating depth of

4.57 m, a pass width of 9.14 m and pass length of 41.15 m fitted with finebubble aeration system along the base of each pass.four (4) centrifugal blowers, each with discharge pressure range of 49 – 53kPa and discharge air flow rate range of 3,500 – 4,700 SCFM minimum pertank.

1.1.5 Final ClarificationFinal Clarifiers(Clarifiers # 1 – 4)

four (4) circular final clarifiers, each with a diameter of 33.53 m and SWD of3.81 m with conventional scraper and fixed Stamford baffles, equipped withtwo (2) return sludge variable speed pumps with VFD, each rated @ 590L/sec @ 10.7 m TDH, one (1) constant speed pump rated @ 385 L/sec @15.5 m TDH, two (2) scum pumps each rated at 20 L/sec @ 20.0 m TDH,and one (1) 191 L/sec @ 7.67 m TDH capacity drainage pump.two (2) spiral sludge removal rake arms with adjustable spiral raking blades oneach clarifier, designed for an average influent peak flow rate of 25,600m3/day, and maximum RAS flow rate of 12,800 m3/day, with two (2) wastesludge pumps each rated at 20 L/sec @ 13.1 m TDH.

Final Clarifiers(Clarifiers # 5 - 6)

two (2) circular final clarifiers, each of 33.53 m diameter and 4.2 m SWDwith conventional scraper and fixed Stamford baffles and scum removingmechanisms, equipped with four (4) return sludge pumps rated at between 37– 200 L/sec @ 4.6 – 18.5 m TDH, two (2) waste sludge pumps each rated at20 L/sec @ 13.1 m TDH, and four (4) scum pumps each rated at 20 L/sec @20.0 m TDH.two (2) spiral sludge removal rake arms with adjustable spiral raking blades oneach clarifier, designed for an average influent peak flow rate of 25,600m3/day and maximum RAS flow rate of 12,800 m3/day with two (2) wastesludge pumps each rated at 20 L/sec @ 13.1 m TDH.

All Clarifiers five (5) sump pumps each rated at 6 L/sec @ 9.0 m TDH.


1.1.6 Disinfection and Dechlorination FacilityDisinfection Facility one (1) 4,300 m3 chlorine contact chamber and disinfection facility designed

for a peak wet weather flow of 409,500 m3/d equipped with:an automatic chlorine gas effluent disinfection control system (anoxidation reduction potential controller unit).two (2) 225 kg/day chlorinators, one with automatic flow proportionalcontrol; one (1) V-notch chlorinator at 990 kg/day, three (3) chlorineinjectors, and one (1) switch-over vacuum regulator.three (3) treated effluent pumps, two rated at 30 L/s and one at 18 L/secagainst a head of 585 Kpa.fifteen (15) chlorine gas cylinders, two (2) 2,000 kg capacity digitalscales, and three (3) wall mounted chlorine gas detection/monitoringunits.

Dechlorination Facility three (3) 7,728 L capacity double walled sodium bisulphite storage tanksincluding level transmitters, leak detection, equalization piping, spillcontainment berm, normal and emergency ventilation equipped with:

one (1) 0.5 L/hr to 90 L/hr capacity dual pump chemical meteringsystem to be used for sodium bisulphite dosing to the sodium bisulphitediffuser located at the effluent outlet channel after the chlorine contactchamber.two (2) (one duty, one standby) chemical solution metering pumps eachdelivering chemical at approximately 42 L/hr, together with associatedpiping and equipment.

1.1.7 Outfall FacilityOutfall Facility one (1) 1200 mm diameter and one (1) 1800 mm diameter side discharge

outfalls discharging to Junction Creek.

1.1.8 Chemical Feed SystemFerric Sulphate FeedSystem

a ferric sulphate feed system for removal of phosphorus added to Clarifiers 1 –4 mixed liquor channel.two (2) positive displacement, variable speed metering pumps (1 duty, 1 stand-by) with a capacity of 800 – 1,400 ml/min.two (2) 25,000 L tanks located inside headhouse with vertical float scale levelindicator and exterior fill line, both in service full time.

Polymer Feed System a polymer feed system for sludge thickening added to the WAS stream fromClarifiers 1 – 4.Two (2) metering pumps each with a capacity range from 0.23 to 3.79 L/hr.Two (2) 6,364 L capacity double walled plastic storage tanks.

Polymer Feed System three (3) 4 m3 capacity liquid polymer storage tanks and a liquid polymerinjection system equipped with three (3) 0.23 L/hr to 3.78 L/hr capacitypolymer blending and injection pumps.

Calcium Nitrate FeedSystem

a calcium nitrate double salt solution added to the sludge holding tank forodour control during the decanting of thickened sludge.one (1) pump with 32 mm diameter supply and 50 mm diameter discharge lineand a diaphragm pump motor with a capacity of 696 L/hr.one (1) 17,275 L double-walled storage tank.


1.1.9 Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) and Scum Handling SystemWaste Activated Sludge(WAS) Handling System

two (2) 465 m3 capacity gravity sludge thickening tanks and one (1) 1425 m3capacity sludge holding tank with one (1) submersible sludge pump rated at 35L/sec @ 13 m TDH.

Clarifiers 1 -4:

a 300 mm diameter withdrawal line from a sump in each clarifier connected toa common 450 mm diameter suction header.two (2) centrifugal pumps each capable of pumping 2.5 to 3.5 L/sec of WAS.

Clarifiers 5 -6:

two (2) sludge withdrawal lines from a sump in each clarifier feed both thereturn and waste pump system.four (4) centrifugal pumps each capable of pumping 11-20 L/sec @ 6.4-13 mTDH.

Scum Handling System Two (2) scum hoppers each with 15.4 m3 capacity.

Clarifiers 1 -4:

One (1) 15.0 m3 capacity scum tank equipped with two (2) submersible scumpumps, one duty & one standby, each rated at 20 L/sec.one (1) drainage pump with a rated capacity of 200 L/sec at 8.6 m TDH.

Clarifiers 5-6:

Four (4) centrifugal pumps capable of pumping 20 l/s @ 13.1 m TDH withtwo (2) pumps per scum tank.

1.1.10 Sludge and Septage Receiving StationSeptage ReceivingStation

one (1) septage receiving station equipped with a screen, a flow meter and asampler.one (1) 120 m3 capacity septage storage tank equipped with two (2) 10 L/seccapacity pumps (one duty, one standby).

Sludge Receiving Station one (1) 220 m3 capacity sludge receiving tank, receiving sludge from outlyingsewage treatment plants by gravity and scum from the Sudbury WWTP,equipped with two (2) 10.0 L/sec capacity pumps (one duty, one standby).


1.1.11 Sludge Thickening System and Odour ControlSludge ThickeningSystem

one (1) 440 m3 capacity new sludge thickening tank equipped with one (1)220 m3/hr capacity motorized decanter.two (2) 440 m3 sludge thickening tanks equipped with two (2) 220 m3/hrcapacity motorized decanters.two (2) 6.0 m3 capacity new liquid polymer storage tanks equipped with asecondary containment system and a liquid polymer injection system withthree (3) 30.0 L/hr of neat polymer capacity blending and injection pumps(two duty, one standby).one (1) 712 m3 capacity new thickened sludge storage tank equipped with two(2) submersible mixers and two (2) coarse aeration diffuser grids.one (1) 1425 m3 thickened sludge storage tank equipped with four (4)submersible mixers and four (4) coarse aeration diffuser grids.two (2) 21.6 Nm3/min @ 70 kPA capacity positive displacement air blowers.one (1) thickened sludge transfer station equipped with two (2) 65 m3/hr @60 m TDH capacity pumps (one duty, one standby).

Odour Control one (1) pump with a capacity of 696 LPH and one (1) 17,275 L double-walledstorage tank (calcium nitrate solution storage).two (2) 1000 L totes with metering pumps into which the large tank isdecanted.

1.1.12 Biosolids Management FacilitySludge DewateringSystem

two (2) sludge dewatering centrifuges (one duty, one standby) with aminimum solids loading rate capacity of 2,000 kg dry solids (DS)/hr and anormal hydraulic loading of 65 m3/hr designed to achieve a sludge cake withdry solids content of 18% - 20% range.a polymer handling system including two (2) 11,000 L capacity liquid polymerstorage tanks each equipped with two (2) 100 L/hr capacity emulsion polymerfeed pump, one (1) 2x5,000 L capacity polymer mixing, and aging tankequipped with two (2) 1.5 kW mixers.

Alkaline StabilizationSystem

two (2) 108 m3 capacity bulk alkaline material storage silos equipped withconveyance system for delivery to mixer system.two (2) dewatered sludge cake processing units, each equipped with one (1)5.4 m3 capacity dewatered sludge cake dosing hopper, two (2) 0.765 m3capacity alkaline material dosing hoppers, and cake conveyor conveying sludgecake to the N-Viro Biosolids Treatment System.

Centrate EqualizationTank

one (1) 390 m3 capacity underground centrate equalization tank equipped withone (1) submersible horizontal propeller mixer and two (2) 7.0 L/sec @ 25 mTDH rated capacity centrate transfer pumps (one duty, one standby).one (1) approximately 270 m long 100 mm diameter centrate forcemainconveying centrate to the sewage treatment plant inlet works.

1.1.13 Backup Power SupplyStandby Power one (1) generator building housing one (1) 2,250 kW radiator cooled diesel

engine generator set complete with an exhaust silencer and stack.one (1) 75.4 kVA standby power generator at the lift station and one (1) 321.5kVA standby generator at the plant.one (1) fuel storage room housing two (2) 2,275 L capacity fuel storage tankslocated within secondary spill containment system.


1.1.14 Instrumentation and Control SystemSCADA System SCADA / PLC, HMI & manual controls and instrumentation to measure,

monitor, record, and control main treatment process units and other plantoperating equipment.

Instrumentation Flow measurement: level sensors with hydraulic weirs or channel restrictions;Doppler or magnetic flow meters.Air pressure / flow: differential pressure transmitters.SS levels monitor in mixed liquor and SS (density) probe & transmitter.Gas detection and assorted air monitors.

1.2 GARSON LAGOON

Location 101 Heino RoadLot 7, Concession 2Garson, Greater Sudbury City

UTM Coordinates NAD27: UTM Zone 17: 508223.50 m E, 5156055.02 m N.A wastewater lagoon system used as a high-flow storage facility for the SudburyWWTP including:

four (4) cells having a combined area of 10.6 ha and a capacity of 130,470m3, equipped with a sewage influent diversion chamber.two (2) cells having a combined area of 20.1 ha and a capacity of 245,127m3, equipped with a sewage influent diversion chamber and an outletchamber for conveying stored wastewater to Sudbury WWTP for treatment.

Previous ECA ECA No. 6531-93XYJS issued on January 28, 2013.

1.3 SUDBURY LIFT STATIONS

1.3.1 Bell Park Lift StationLocation 900 Paris St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 500611.2 m E; 5146899.4 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps.Standby Power None.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-0570-78-006, issued on 5 Jun 1978.Notes Seasonal station

1.3.2 Beverly Lift StationLocation 973 Beverly Dr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 499217.1 m E; 5146341.5 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 28.8 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-0451-88-006, issued on 26 Apr 1988.


1.3.3 Brenda Lift StationLocation 502 Brenda Dr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 498939.1 m E; 5143960.1 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 13.3 L/sec.Standby Power 38 KW stationary generator set with 900 L fuel tank.Previous ECA No approval on record

1.3.4 Cerilli Lift StationLocation 43 Cerilli Cr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 501471.6 m E; 5145067.5 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a capacity of 14.0 L/sec.Standby Power Receives back-up power from the lift station at Loach's Road.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1282-79-006, issued on 15 Oct 1979.

1.3.5 Countryside Lift StationLocation 165 Countryside Dr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 499853.4 m E; 5142409.4 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 7.6 L/sec.Standby Power 60 KW stationary generator set with 900 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1788-91-006, issued on 20 Nov 1991.

1.3.6 Don Lita Lift StationLocation 2226 Hudson St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 506318.4 m E; 5151630.8 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 30.3 L/sec.Standby Power 80 KW stationary generator set with 454 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 67-A-868, issued on 16 Oct 1967.

1.3.7 Dufferin Lift StationLocation 169 Dufferin St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 499561.3 m E; 5149212.4 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps One (1) submersible pump each with a rated capacity of 6.4 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA No approval on record.


1.3.8 Ester Lift StationLocation 517 Ester St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 498993.9 m E; 5143357.9 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 28.4 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1056-80-006, issued on 15 Sep 1980.

1.3.9 Fourth Lift StationLocation 340 Fourth Ave.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 505605.6 m E; 5147723.2 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 15.2 L/sec.Standby Power 25 KW stationary generator set with 454 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1056-80-006, issued on 15 Sep 1980.

1.3.10 Gar-Con Lift StationLocation 179A Garson-Coniston Rd., Garson.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 511140.3 m E; 5154380.3 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 24.3 L/sec.Standby Power 80 KW stationary generator set with 454 L fuel tank.Previous ECA No approval on record.

1.3.11 Helen’s Point Lift StationLocation 425 Helen's Point.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 499170.7 m E; 5143763.2 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 7.6 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-0535-79-006, issued on 31 May 1979.

1.3.12 Kincora Lift StationLocation 66A Kincora Crt.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 499833.7 m E; 5146604.1 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 8.7 L/sec.Standby Power Receives back-up power from the York lift station.Previous ECA No approval on record.


1.3.13 Lagace Lift StationLocation 334 Lagace St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 501166.2 m E; 5149599.4 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 14.0 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA No approval on record.

1.3.14 Lakeview Lift StationLocation 2 Lakeview Dr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 500270.2 m E; 5146779.8 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 20.9 L/sec.Standby Power Receives back-up power from the York lift station.Previous ECA Approval No. 56-A-280, issued on 16 May 1956.

1.3.15 Levesque Lift StationLocation 2811 Bancroft Dr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 506767.7 m E; 5147808.8 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 167.6 L/sec.Standby Power 200 KW stationary generator set with 935 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 67-A-372, issued on 17 May 1967.

1.3.16 Loach’s Lift StationLocation 790 Loach's Rd.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 501595.7 m E; 5144889.1 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 12.1 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA Approval No. 60-A-720, issued on 20 Sep 1960.

1.3.17 Marcel Bouchard Lift StationLocation 1425 Marcel St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 498931.8 m E; 5145304.0 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps One (1) submersible pump with a rated capacity of 303.3 L/sec.Standby Power 84.8 KW stationary generator set with 454 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1213-72-006, issued on 10 Aug 1972.Notes Manual operation used as required.


1.3.18 Mark Lift StationLocation 7 Mark St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 499919.8 m E; 5146651.8 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 41.7 L/sec.Standby Power 185 KW stationary generator set with 908 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1284-99-006, issued on 28 Oct 1999.

1.3.19 Moonlight Drive Lift StationLocation 358 Moonlight Ave.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 507530.8 m E; 5148854.5 m NDescription Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 16.3 L/sec.Standby Power 20 KW stationary generator set with 454 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 67-A-889, issued on 20 Sep 1967.

1.3.20 Moonligh Beach Lift StationLocation 537 Moonlight Beach Rd.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 506860.7 m E; 5146969.8 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps.Standby Power None.Previous ECA No approval on record.

1.3.21 North Shore Lift StationLocation 1249 North Shore Dr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 503083.7 m E; 5148148.1 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 11.4 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA No approval on record.

1.3.22 O’Neil Lift StationLocation 930 O'Neil Dr. W, Garson.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 508617.6 m E; 5155298.5 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 98.6 L/sec to pump to the Garson Lagoons

only.Standby Power None.Previous ECA No approval on record.Notes Serves as the diversion chamber for the Garson lagoons, when used. Otherwise, it is a

gravity-fed flow-through to the Sudbury WWTP.


1.3.23 Penman Lift StationLocation 175 Penman Ave., Garson.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 509801.3 m E; 5154782.7 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps One (1) submersible pump with a rated capacity of 8.3 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA No approval on record.

1.3.24 Ramsey Lift StationLocation 975 Ramsey Lake Rd.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 502403.3 m E; 5146435.6 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 32.2 L/sec.Standby Power 155.2 KW stationary generator set with 1125 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1076-84-006, issued on 16 Nov 1984.

1.3.25 St. Charles Lift StationLocation 255 St. Charles St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 500943.5 m E; 5150351.0 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 383 L/sec.Standby Power 150 KW stationary generator set with 900L fuel tank.Previous ECA No approval on record.

1.3.26 Selkirk Lift StationLocation 40 Selkirk Ave.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 500070.9 m E; 5150786.3 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 38.7 L/sec.Standby Power Receptacle for a portable generator.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1107-94-006, issued on 25 Aug 1994.

1.3.27 Sherwood Lift StationLocation 1955 KingswayUTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 505324.6 m E; 5149799.6 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 30 L/sec.Standby Power 100 KW stationary generator set with 454 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-1167-73-006, issued on 14 Jan 1974.


1.3.28 Southview Lift StationLocation 1865 Southview Dr.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 497806.0 m E; 5145184.2 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 58.8 L/sec.Standby Power 135 KW stationary generator set with 908 L fuel tank.Previous ECA No approval on record.

1.3.29 Walford East Lift StationLocation 285 Walford Rd. E.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 500750.9 m E; 5145603.8 m N.Description Wet well / Dry well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) pumps each with a rated capacity of 127 L/sec.Standby Power 75.04 KW stationary generator set with 900 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No. 3-0507-71-006, issued on 30 Jun 1971.

1.3.30 York Lift StationLocation 14 York St.UTM Coordinates NAD 27, UTM Zone 17; 500252.2 m E; 5146983.9 m N.Description Wet well style of sewage lift station.Pumps Two (2) submersible pumps each with a rated capacity of 13.7 L/sec.Standby Power 50 KW stationary generator set with 454 L fuel tank.Previous ECA Approval No.3-0289-80-006, issued on 17 Apr 1980.

2.0 System-Wide Approval – Sudbury WWTP Phase II Expansion

The Sudbury System-Wide ECA is approved for the Phase II Expansion to a Rated Capacity of 102,375 m3/day andPeak Flow Rate of 204,750 m3/day, subject to final design report and consisting of the following components:

2.1 SUDBURY WWTP - PHASE II EXPANSION

Sudbury Wastewater Treatment PlantName Sudbury Wastewater Treatment PlantStreet Address 1271 Kelly Lake Road, Lot 9, Concession 2 Greater Sudbury City, District of

Sudbury P3E 5P5UTM Coordinates NAD27: UTM Zone 17: 497528.53m E, 5145816.36m NSystem Approved RatedCapacity

Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant is approved for a Rated Capacity of 102,375m3/day and to a Peak Flow Rate of 204,750 m3/day upon the implementation ofPhase II Expansion.

2.1.1 Backup Power SupplyStandby Power one (1) additional standby power generator.

2.1.2 Primary TreatmentPrimary Clarifiers two (2) 6,724 m3 storage capacity primary clarifiers, providing 1,681 m2

surface area and 4.0 m SWD, each with a circular scraper, scum removingmechanism and sludge removal pumps.


2.1.3 AerationAeration two (2) additional fine bubble aeration tanks each with two (2) passes and an

operational depth of 4.57 m, a pass width of 9.14 m and pass length of 41.15m, providing a total surface area of 1,600 m2.

MBBR conversion of all six (6) existing and new aeration tanks to moving bed biofilmreactors (MBBR) process to accommodate the maximum daily flow of204,750 m3/day.

2.1.4 Final ClarificationFinal Clarifiers two (2) additional circular final clarifiers each 33.52 m diameter and minimum

4.0 m SWD equipped with a scraper and scum removing mechanisms.Tertiary Treatment phosphorus removal system using a total of 600 m2 footprint cloth media

filtration, coagulant, and polymer complete with metering pumps and storagetanks.

3.0 System-Wide Approval – Sudbury Collection System

The main components of the Sewage Collection System, at the date of issuance of this Approval, include the Mains,Forcemains, and Rock Tunnel described below:

3.1. Gravity sewer Mains and Forcemains included in Table 1:

Table 1. Sewage Collection SystemSystem Drawings (Key plans) Date PDF Attachment

Broder TWP - BRO-2 November 23, 2005BRO-2.pdf



Garson TWP - GAR-7 October 10, 2003GAR-7.pdf



McKim TWP - MCK-3 November 23, 2005MCK-3.pdf

McKim TWP - MCK-4 December 15, 2005MCK-4.pdf

McKim TWP - MCK-6 January 23, 2006MCK-6.pdf

McKim TWP - MCK-7 April 18, 2007MCK-7.pdf

McKim TWP - MCK-8 March 20, 2007MCK-8.pdf


McKim TWP - MCK-10 October 10, 2003MCK-10.pdf



Neelon TWP - NEE-1 October 10, 2003NEE-1.pdf



Sudbury Rock-Tunnel C5666-1 February 28, 2010Rock

Tunnel - C5666-1.pdf

Classification of the Sewage Collection System by length:

Table 2. Sewage Collection SystemSystem Type Pipe Diameter

(mm)Length(km)

Total Length(km)

Sanitary Sewer 50-500 755 797525-1050 37

>1200 5Forcemain 50 - 500 60 68

525-1050 8Rock Tunnel - 22 22

3.2. Sewage Collection System Mains and Forcemains Modifications that have been filed according to the provisions ofthe Limited Operational Flexibility under Schedule C of this Approval on or after the issuance date of this Approval.

4.0 Revocation and Replacement of Previous Environmental Compliance Approval

4.1 The issuance of this Approval revokes and replaces all approvals issued by the Ministry listed under sections 1 and 2of this Schedule A, and including:

(a) Approval # 2069-9CPPW5 issued on December 10, 2013.

(b) Approval # 6531-93XJYS issued on January 28, 2013.

(c) Approval # 6519-6BWLR8 issued on May 3, 2005.

4.2 This Approval revokes and replaces approvals or portions thereof issued by the Ministry for the sanitary sewersincluded under Table 1 of section 3.1 of Schedule A.


4.3 Notwithstanding subsection 4.1 above and for the purpose of complying with reporting requirements under ScheduleB, Section 2, Conditions 2.5 and 2.12 of this Approval, a period of six (6) months after the issuance date of this Approvalis provided as a transition period. During this six-month period, the Owner shall comply with those requirements as per theECA 2069-9CPPW5, issued on December 10, 2013.Schedule B: Terms and Conditions

System Owner The City of Greater SudburyECA Number 1978-9CXQJL, issued on May 27, 2014System Name The Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage

Collection System

This Schedule B includes:

1.0 Definitions2.0 Terms and Conditions3.0 Reasons

1.0 Definitions

For the purpose of this environmental compliance approval, the following definitions apply:

"Annual Average Concentration" means the arithmetic mean of the Monthly Average Concentrations of a contaminant inthe effluent calculated for any particular calendar year;

"Annual Average Loading" means the value obtained by multiplying the Annual Average Concentration of a contaminantby the Average Daily Flow over the same calendar year;

"Approval" means this entire document and any schedules attached to it and the application;

"Average Daily Flow" means the cumulative total sewage flow to the sewage works during a calendar year divided by thenumber of days during which sewage was flowing to the sewage works that year;

"BOD5" (also known as TBOD5) means five day biochemical oxygen demand measured in an unfiltered sample andincludes carbonaceous and nitrogenous oxygen demand;

"By-pass" means diversion of sewage around one or more unit processes within the Sewage Treatment Plant with thediverted sewage flows being returned to the Sewage Treatment Plant treatment train upstream of the Final effluentsampling location and discharging to the environment through the Sewage Treatment Plant outfall;

"CBOD5" means five day carbonaceous (nitrification inhibited) biochemical oxygen demand measured in an unfilteredsample;

"CWA" means the Clean Water Act, R.S.O. 2006, c.22, as amended;

"Daily Concentration" means the concentration of a contaminant in the effluent discharged over any single day, asmeasured by a composite or Grab Sample, whichever is required;

"Director" means a person appointed by the Minister pursuant to section 5 of the EPA for the purposes of Part II.1 of theEPA;

"E. Coli" refers to the thermally tolerant forms of Escherichia that can survive at 44.5 degrees Celsius;

"EPA" means the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.19, as amended;


"Emergency Situation" means a structural, mechanical or electrical failure that causes a temporary reduction in thecapacity of the Works or an unforeseen flow condition that may result in:

a) danger to the health or safety of any person; or,b) injury or damage to any property, or serious risk of injury or damage to any property

“Equivalent equipment" means a substituted equipment, like-for-like equipment that meets the required quality andperformance standards of a named equipment;

"Event" in the context of the Sewage Treatment Plant,means an action or occurrence, at a given location within theSewage Treatment Plant that causes a Plant Bypass or Plant Overflow. An Event ends when there is no recurrence of aBypass or Overflow in the 12-hour period following the last Bypass or Overflow. Two Events are separated by at least 12hours during which there has been no recurrence of a Bypass or Overflow;

"Event" in the context of the collection system, means an action or occurrence, at a given location within the Works thatcauses an Overflow. An Event ends when there is no recurrence of an Overflow in the 12-hour period following the lastOverflow. Two Events are separated by at least 12 hours during which there has been no recurrence of an Overflow;

"Final Effluent" means sewage discharge via the Sewage Treatment Plant outfall after undergoing the full train of unitprocesses as listed in the Approval and subject to the Effluent monitoring program;

"Geometric Mean Density" is the nth root of the product of multiplication of the results of n number of samples over theperiod specified;

"Grab Sample" means an individual sample of at least 1000 millilitres collected in the appropriate container at a randomlyselected time over a period of time not exceeding 15 minutes;

"Limited Operational Flexibility" means the modifications that the Owner or the Owner at the Time of Construction,ispermitted to make to the Works under this Approval;

"Ministry" means the ministry of the government of Ontario responsible for the EPA, CWA and OWRA and includes allofficials, employees or other persons acting on its behalf;

"Monthly Average Concentration" means the arithmetic mean of all Daily Concentrations of a contaminant in the effluentsampled or measured, or both, during a calendar month;

"Notice of Modifications to Sewage Works" means the entire form entitled 'Form 1 - Notice of Modification to SewageWorks', attached to this Approval, or as amended in the Ministry's website;

"Notice of Sewage Collection System Modification” means the entire form entitled 'Form 2 - Notice of Sewage CollectionSystem Modification' included in this Approval, or as amended in the Ministry's website;

"Overflow" means any discharge from the Works described under section 1.3 and 3.0 of Schedule A that does not undergoany treatment or only receives partial treatment before it is discharged to the environment.

"Owner" means City of Greater Sudbury and its successors and assignees;

"Owner at the Time of Construction” means the company, organization, entity or individual, other than the Owner,undertaking a Modification of the sanitary sewer collection system in accordance with the terms and conditions of thisApproval;

"OWRA" means the Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.40, as amended;

"Peak Flow Rate" means the maximum rate of sewage flow for which the plant or process unit was designed;

"Plant Overflow" means a discharge to the environment from the Sewage Treatment Plant at a location other than the plant


outfall or into the plant outfall downstream of the Final Effluent sampling location;

"Rated Capacity" means the Average Daily Flow for which the Works are approved to handle;

"Regional Water Compliance Manager" means the Regional Water Compliance Manager of the Northern Region of theMinistry;

"Sewage Treatment Plant" means the entire sewage treatment and effluent discharge facility;

"Substantial Completion" has the same meaning as "substantial performance" in the Construction Lien Act;

"Water Supervisor" means the Water Supervisor for the Sudbury and Sault St. Marie Offices of the Ministry; and

"Works" means the sewage works described in the Owner's application, and this Approval, and includes works under theLimited Operational Flexibility.

2.0 Terms and Conditions

You are hereby notified that this environmental compliance approval is issued to you subject to the terms and conditionsoutlined below:

2.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

(1) The Owner shall ensure that any person authorized to carry out work on or operate any aspect of the Works is notifiedof this Approval and the conditions herein and shall take all reasonable measures to ensure any such person complies withthe same.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by these Conditions, the Owner shall design, build, install, operate and maintain the Worksin accordance with the description given in this Approval, the application for approval of the works and the submittedsupporting documents and plans and specifications as listed in this Approval.

(3) Where there is a conflict between a provision of any document in the schedule referred to in this Approval and theconditions of this Approval,the Conditions in this Approval shall take precedence, and where there is a conflict betweenthe documents in the schedule, the document bearing the most recent date shall prevail.

(4) Where there is a conflict between the documents listed in the Schedule of submitted documents and the application, theapplication shall take precedence unless it is clear that the purpose of the document was to amend the application.

(5) The Conditions of this Approval are severable. If any Condition of this Approval,or the application of any requirementof this Approval to any circumstance, is held invalid or unenforceable, the application of such condition to othercircumstances and the remainder of this Approval shall not be affected thereby.

2.2 EXPIRY OF APPROVAL

(1) The approval issued by this Approval will cease to apply to those parts of the works under Section 2.0 of Schedule A(Phase II Expansion) if not constructed within ten (10) years of the date of this Approval.

2.3 CHANGE OF OWNER

The Owner shall notify the Water Supervisor and the Director,in writing, of any of the following changes within thirty (30)calendar days of the change occurring.

(a) change of Owner;

(b) change of address of the Owner;

(c) change of partners where the Owner is or at any time becomes a partnership, and a copy of the most


recent declaration filed under the Business Names Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.B17 shall be included in the notificationto the Water Supervisor;

(d) change of name of the corporation where the Owner is or at any time becomes a corporation, and a copyof the most current information filed under the Corporations Information Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C39 shall beincluded in the notification to the Water Supervisor;

(2) In the event of any change in ownership of the Works,other than a change to a successor municipality, the Owner shallnotify in writing the succeeding owner of the existence of this Approval,and a copy of such notice shall be forwarded tothe Water Supervisor and the Director.

2.4 APPROVAL SUBJECT TO FINAL DRAWINGS

(1) The Owner shall not construct any portion of the Works under Section 2.0 of Schedule A, (Phase II Expansion) untildetailed design drawings, specifications and an engineer's report containing detailed design calculations for these workshave been submitted to and approved by the Director.

(2) Upon the Substantial Completion of the Works described under Section 2.0 of Schedule A (Phase II Expansion), theOwner shall prepare a statement, certified by a Professional Engineer, that the Works are constructed in accordance withthis Approval, and upon request, shall make the written statement available for inspection by Ministry personnel.

(3) Within one year of the Substantial Completion of the Works, (including Works completed under Schedule C) a set ofas-built drawings showing the works “as constructed” shall be prepared. These drawings shall be kept up to date throughrevisions undertaken from time to time and a copy shall be retained at the Works for the operational life of the Works.

2.5 BY-PASSES/OVERFLOW - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

(1) Any Bypass or Plant Overflow is prohibited, except:

(a) in an Emergency Situation;

(b) where the approved design and operation of the Works provides for Bypasses to be triggered under certain flowconditions and those conditions have been met but the Peak Flow Rate of 159,250 m3/day (and of 204,750 m3/dayupon the implementation of Phase II Expansion) is not exceeded;

(c) where the Bypass / Plant Overflow is a direct and unavoidable result of a planned maintenance procedure, theOwner has notified the Water Supervisor 15 calendar days prior to the Bypass / Overflow and the Water Supervisorhas given written consent of the Bypass / Overflow; and

(d) where the Bypass / Plant Overflow is planned for research or training purposes, the Owner has notified the WaterSupervisor 15 calendar days prior to the Bypass / Plant Overflow and the Water Supervisor has given writtenconsent of the Bypass / Plant Overflow.

(2) The Owner shall forthwith notify the Spills Action Centre (SAC) and the Medical Officer of Health of all Bypass andPlant Overflow Events except the events occurring under subsection (1)(b). This notice shall include, at a minimum, thefollowing information:

(a) the date, time, and duration of the Event;

(b) the location of the Event;

(c) the measured or estimated volume of the Event;

(d) the reason for the Event; and

(e) the level of treatment the Bypass(es) and/or Plant Overflow(s) received and disinfection status of same.


(3) The Owner shall submit Bypass and Plant Overflow Event Reports to the Water Supervisor on a quarterly basis, nolater than each of the following dates for each calendar year: February 14, May 15, August 14, and November 15. EventReports shall be in an electronic format specified by the Ministry. In each Event Report the Owner shall include, at aminimum, the following information on any Events that occurred during the preceding quarter:

(a) the date of the Event(s);

(b) the measured or estimated volume of the Event(s);

(c) the duration of the Event(s);

(d) the location of the Event(s);

(e) the reason for the Event(s); and

(f) the level of treatment the Bypass(es) and/or Plant Overflow(s) received and disinfection status of same.

(4) The Owner shall use best efforts to collect at least one (1) Grab Sample of the overflow and have it analyzed forparameters outlined in Condition 2.8 using the protocols specified in Condition 2.11.

(5) The Owner shall maintain a logbook of all Plant Bypasses and Plant Overflows, which shall contain, at a minimum, thetypes of information set out in subsection 2 (a) to 2(e) in respect of each Bypass and Plant Overflow.

2.6 OVERFLOW - COLLECTION SYSTEM AND LIFT STATIONS

(1) Any Overflow is prohibited, except:

(a) in an Emergency Situation;

(b) where the Overflow is planned for research or training purposes, the Owner has notified the Water Supervisor 15calendar days prior to the Overflow and the Water Supervisor has given written consent of the Overflow.

(2) The Owner shall forthwith notify the Spills Action Centre (SAC) and the Medical Officer of Health of all OverflowEvents. This notice shall include, at a minimum, the following information:



(c) the measured or estimated volume of the Event; and

(d) the reason for the Event.

(3) The Owner shall submit Overflow Event Reports to the Water Supervisor on a quarterly basis, no later than each of thefollowing dates for each calendar year: February 14, May 15, August 14, and November 15. Event Reports shall be in anelectronic format specified by the Ministry. In each Event Report the Owner shall include, at a minimum, the followinginformation on any Events that occurred during the preceding quarter:



(c) the measured or estimated volume of the Event; and


(d) the reason for the Event.

(4) The Owner shall maintain a logbook of all Overflows,which shall contain, at a minimum, the types of information setout in subsection 2 (a) to 2(d) in respect of each Overflow.

2.7 EFFLUENT OBJECTIVES

(1) The Owner shall use best efforts to design, construct and operate the Works with the objective that the concentrationsof the materials named below as effluent parameters are not exceeded in the effluent from the Works.

Table 1 – Effluent ObjectivesEffluent Parameter Concentration Objective

(milligrams per litre unlessotherwise indicated)

Average Loading(kilograms per day unlessotherwise indicated)

CBOD5 15.0 1194.4Total Suspended Solids 15.0 1194.4Total Phosphorus 0.5 39.8Total Ammonia Nitrogen 7.0 557.4Total Residual Chlorine Non-detectable -E. Coli 100 count / 100 mL -

(2) Upon Substantial Completion and commencement of operation of the Works under Section 2.0 of Schedule A (PhaseII Expansion), the Owner shall use best efforts to design, construct and operate the Works with the objective that theconcentrations of the materials named below as effluent parameters are not exceeded in the effluent from the Works.

Table 2 – Effluent ObjectivesEffluent Parameter Concentration Objective

(milligrams per litre unlessotherwise indicated)

Average Loading(kilograms per day unlessotherwise indicated)

CBOD5 4.0 409.5Total Suspended Solids 8.0 819.0Total Phosphorus 0.2 20.5Total Ammonia Nitrogen 7.0 716.6Total Residual Chlorine Non-detectable -E. Coli 100 count / 100 mL -

(3) The Owner shall use best efforts to:

(a) maintain the pH of the effluent from the Works within the range of 6.5 to 8.5, inclusive, at all times;

(b) operate the works within the Rated Capacity as per the Section 2.0 of Schedule A, (Phase II Expansion).

(c) ensure that the effluent from the Works is essentially free of floating and settleable solids and does not contain oilor any other substance in amounts sufficient to create a visible film or sheen or foam or discolouration on thereceiving waters.

(4) The Owner shall include in all reports submitted in accordance with Condition 2.12 a summary of the efforts made andresults achieved under this Condition.


2.8 EFFLUENT LIMITS

(1) The Owner shall operate and maintain the Works such that the concentrations and waste loadings of the materialsnamed below as effluent parameters are not exceeded in the effluent from the Works.

Table 3 – Effluent LimitsEffluent Parameter Annual Average

Concentration(milligrams per litreunless otherwiseindicated)

Monthly AverageConcentration(milligrams per litreunless otherwiseindicated)

Annual Average Loading(kilograms per day unlessotherwise indicated)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4CBOD5 25.0 - 1990.6Total Suspended Solids 25.0 - 1990.6Total Phosphorus (Oct - May) - 1.0 79.6Total Phosphorus (Jun - Sep) - 0.5 39.8Total Residual Chlorine - 0.02 1.6pH of the effluent maintained between 6.0 to 9.5, inclusive, at all times

(2) For the purposes of determining compliance with and enforcing subsection (1):

(a) The Annual Average Concentration of a parameter named in Column 1 of subsection (1) shall not exceed thecorresponding maximum concentration set out in Column 2 of subsection (1).

(b) The Monthly Average Concentration of a parameter named in Column 1 of subsection (1) shall not exceed thecorresponding maximum concentration set out in Column 3 of subsection (1).

(c) The Annual Average Loading of a parameter named in Column 1 of subsection (1) shall not exceed thecorresponding maximum waste loading set out in Column 4 of subsection (1).

(d) The pH of the effluent shall be maintained within the limits outlined in subsection (1), at all times.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Owner shall operate and maintain the Works such that the effluent is continuouslydisinfected so that the monthly Geometric Mean Density of E. Coli does not exceed 200 organisms per 100 millilitres ofeffluent discharged from the works.

(4) The effluent limit set out in subsections (1) and (3) shall apply upon the issuance date of this Approval.

(5) The effluent limits set out in subsections (1) and (3) shall be in effect until the commencement of operation of theWorks under Section 2.0 of Schedule A (Phase II Expansion), and after completion of commissioning of such Works.

2.9 EFFLUENT LIMITS - PHASE II EXPANSION

(1) Upon Substantial Completion and commencement of operation of the Works under Section 2.0 of Schedule A (PhaseII Expansion), the Owner shall design and construct, operate and maintain the Works such that the concentrations andwaste loadings of the materials named below as effluent parameters are not exceeded in the effluent from the Works.


Table 4 – Effluent LimitsEffluent Parameter Monthly Average

Concentration(milligrams per litre unlessotherwise indicated)

Annual Average Loading(kilograms per day unlessotherwise indicated)

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3CBOD5 5.0 511.8Total Suspended Solids 10.0 1023.8Total Phosphorus 0.25 25.6Total Ammonia Nitrogen 9.0 921.4Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 2.0pH of the effluent maintained between 6.0 to 9.5, inclusive, at all times

(2) For the purposes of determining compliance with and enforcing subsection (1):

(a) The Monthly Average Concentration of a parameter named in Column 1 of subsection (1) shall not exceed thecorresponding maximum concentration set out in Column 2 of subsection (1).

(b) The Annual Average Loading of a parameter named in Column 1 of subsection (1) shall not exceed thecorresponding maximum waste loading set out in Column 3 of subsection (1).

(c) The pH of the effluent shall be maintained within the limits outlined in subsection (1), at all times.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Owner shall operate and maintain the Works such that the effluent is continuouslydisinfected so that the monthly Geometric Mean Density of E. Coli does not exceed 200 organisms per 100 millilitres ofeffluent discharged from the Works.

(4) The effluent limits set out in subsection (1) and (3) shall apply upon the commencement of operation of the worksunder Section 2.0 of Schedule A (Phase II Expansion), and after completion of commissioning of such Works.

2.10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

(1) The Owner shall exercise due diligence in ensuring that, at all times, the Works and the related equipment andappurtenances used to achieve compliance with this Approval are properly operated and maintained. Proper operation andmaintenance shall include effective performance, adequate funding, adequate operator staffing and training, adequatelaboratory facilities, process controls and alarms and the use of process chemicals and other substances used in the Works.

(2) The Owner shall update the operation manual within two (2) years of the issuance date of this Approval that includes,but not necessarily limited to, the following information:

(a) operating procedures for routine operation of the Works;

(b) inspection programs, including frequency of inspection, for the Works and the methods or tests employed todetect when maintenance is necessary;

(c) repair and maintenance programs, including the frequency of repair and maintenance for the Works;

(d) procedures for the inspection and calibration of monitoring equipment;

(e) a spill prevention control and countermeasures plan, consisting of contingency plans and procedures for dealingwith equipment breakdowns, potential spills and any other abnormal situations, including notification of the WaterSupervisor;and

(f) procedures for receiving, responding and recording public complaints, including recording any follow up actions


taken.

(3) The Owner shall maintain the operations manual current and retain a copy at the location of the Works for theoperational life of the Works.Upon request, the Owner shall make the manual available to Ministry staff.

(4) The Owner shall provide for the overall operation of the Works with an operator who holds a licence that is applicableto that type of facility and that is of the same class as or higher than the class of the facility in accordance with OntarioRegulation 129/04.

2.11 MONITORING

The Owner shall, upon commencement of operation of the Works,carry out the following monitoring program:

(1) All samples and measurements taken for the purposes of this Approval are to be taken at a time and in a locationcharacteristic of the quality and quantity of the effluent stream over the time period being monitored.

(2) For the purposes of this condition, the following definitions apply:

(a) Daily means once each day;

(b) Weekly means once each week;

(c) Biweekly means once every two weeks;

(3) Samples shall be collected at the following sampling points, at the frequency specified, by means of the specifiedsample type and analyzed for each parameter listed and all results recorded:

Table 5 - Raw Sewage Influent Monitoring - Influent SamplerParameters Sample Type Frequency

BOD5 Composite BiweeklyTotal Suspended Solids Composite BiweeklyTotal Kjeldahl Nitrogen Composite BiweeklyTotal Phosphorus Composite BiweeklyAlkalinity Composite Biweekly


Table 6 - Effluent Monitoring - Effluent Discharge PointParameters Sample Type Frequency

BOD5 Composite WeeklyTotal Suspended Solids Composite WeeklyFree Ammonia as Nitrogen Composite WeeklyTotal Kjeldahl Nitrogen Composite WeeklyNitrite Composite WeeklyNitrate Composite WeeklyTotal Phosphorus Composite WeeklyAlkalinity Composite WeeklypH Grab WeeklyE. Coli Grab WeeklyTemperature Grab WeeklyTotal Residual Chlorine Grab Daily

(4) The methods and protocols for sampling, analysis and recording shall conform, in order of precedence, to the methodsand protocols specified in the following:

(a) the Ministry's Procedure F-10-1, “Procedures for Sampling and Analysis Requirements for Municipal and PrivateSewage Treatment Works (Liquid Waste Streams Only), as amended from time to time by more recently publishededitions;

(b) the Ministry's publication "Protocol for the Sampling and Analysis of Industrial/Municipal Wastewater" (January1999), ISBN 0-7778-1880-9, as amended from time to time by more recently published editions;

(c) the publication "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater" (21st edition), as amendedfrom time to time by more recently published editions;

(d) for any parameters not mentioned in the documents referenced in (a) and (b), the written approval of the WaterSupervisor shall be obtained prior to sampling.

(5) The Owner shall install and maintain (a) continuous flow measuring device(s), to measure the flow rate of the effluentfrom the Works with an accuracy to within plus or minus 15 per cent (+/- 15%) of the actual flow rate for the entiredesign range of the flow measuring device, and record the flow rate at a daily frequency.

(6) All contaminant concentrations, measured in accordance with this monitoring program, are considered to be theminimum concentrations of the contaminants in the effluent from the Works.

2.12 REPORTING

(1) Fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of a planned Bypass being conducted pursuant to Conditions 2.5 and 2.6,the Owner shall notify the Water Supervisor (in writing) of the pending start date, in addition to an assessment of thepotential adverse effects on the environment and the duration of the Bypass.

(2) The Owner shall report to the Water Supervisor,any exceedence of any parameter specified in Condition 2.8 orCondition 2.9 orally, as soon as reasonably possible, and in writing within seven (7) calendar days of the exceedence.

(3) In addition to the obligations under Part X of the Environmental Protection Act, the Owner shall, within 10 workingdays of the occurrence of any reportable spill as defined in Ontario Regulation 675/98, bypass or loss of any product, by-product, intermediate product, oil, solvent, waste material or any other polluting substance into the environment, submit a


full written report of the occurrence to the Water Supervisor describing the cause and discovery of the spill or loss, clean-up and recovery measures taken, preventative measures to be taken and schedule of implementation.

(4) The Owner shall, upon request, make all manuals, plans, records, data, procedures and supporting documentationavailable to Ministry staff.

(5) The Owner shall prepare, and submit to the Water Supervisor,a performance report on an annual basis, within ninety(90) calendar days following the end of the period being reported upon. The first such report shall cover the first annualperiod following the commencement of operation of the Works and subsequent reports shall be submitted to coversuccessive annual periods following thereafter. The reports shall contain, but shall not be limited to, the followinginformation:

(a) a summary and interpretation of all monitoring data and a comparison to the effluent limits outlined in Condition2.8 or Condition 2.9, including an overview of the success and adequacy of the Works;

(b) a description of any operating problems encountered and corrective actions taken;

(c) a summary of all maintenance carried out on any major structure, equipment, apparatus, mechanism or thingforming part of the Works;

(d) a summary of any effluent quality assurance or control measures undertaken in the reporting period;

(e) a summary of the calibration and maintenance carried out on all effluent monitoring equipment;

(f) a description of efforts made and results achieved in meeting the Effluent Objectives of Condition 2.7.;

(g) a tabulation of the volume of sludge generated in the reporting period, an outline of anticipated volumes to begenerated in the next reporting period and a summary of the locations to where the sludge was disposed;

(h) a summary of any complaints received during the reporting period and any steps taken to address the complaints;

(i) a summary of all By-pass, Plant Overflow, Overflow,spill or abnormal discharge events;

(j) any other information the Water Supervisor requires from time to time; and

(k) a copy of all Notices of Modification submitted to the Water Supervisor,with a status report on theimplementation of Limited Operational Flexibility outlined under Schedule C of this Approval.

(6) The performance report, notifications and any other data and reports required under subsections (1), (2), (3) and (5)shall be provided in a format (paper-based and/or electronic) as approved by the Water Supervisor.

(7) The Owner shall retain for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of their creation, all records and informationrelated to or resulting from the operational and monitoring activities required by this Approval.

(8) The Owner shall, within thirty (30) calendar days of issuance of this Approval,submit a Wastewater System ProfileInformation document in a format as approved by the Water Supervisor,and shall resubmit the updated document everytime a notification is provided to the Water Supervisor in compliance with Condition 2.3 of Schedule B.

2.13 SOURCE WATER PROTECTION

(1) The Owner shall ensure for the Works located on Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs), Intake Protection Zones (IPZ),Highly Vulnerable Aquifers (HVA) and Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas (SGRAs), where this activity has beenidentified as a Significant Drinking Water Threat, there is an operation and maintenance program in place that includes, butnot limited to, the following requirements:

(a) Regular maintenance and inspection.

(b) Best management practices to be applied.


(2) To comply with Condition 2.10 (1), the Owner shall, within one (1) year after the Ministry’s approval of the SourceWater Protection Plan, in adherence with the CWA regulations, submit a Source Water Protection Report to the WaterSupervisor describing the following:

(a) Summary of the requirements in the Source Water Protection Plan;

(b) Plan showing the Works located on WHPAs, IPZ, HVA and SGRAs;

(c) Operation and maintenance program specifying measures and best management practices to be implemented toensure the policies mandated under the Source Water Protection Plan are complied with; and

(d) Implementation Program to implement all measures and best management practices within a two (2) year periodas applicable;

(3) The Owner shall consider for the preparation of the Source Water Protection Report, the best management practicesincluded in the document: “Risk Management Measures Catalogue” available at:http://www.trcagauging.ca/RmmCatalogue/, as amended.

(4) The Owner shall submit the Source Water Protection Report, referenced in subsection (2) signed and stamped by aProfessional Engineer or a Professional Geoscientist licensed in the Province of Ontario.

3.0 Reasons

The reasons for the imposition of these terms and conditions are as follows:

3.1 Condition 2.1 is imposed to ensure that the Works are built and operated in the manner in which they were describedfor review and upon which approval was granted. This condition is also included to emphasize the precedence ofConditions in the Approval and the practice that the Approval is based on the most current document, if several conflictingdocuments are submitted for review. The condition also advises the Owners their responsibility to notify any person theyauthorized to carry out work pursuant to this Approval the existence of this Approval.

3.2 Condition 2.2 is included to ensure that, when the Works are constructed, the Works will meet the standards that applyat the time of construction to ensure the ongoing protection of the environment.

3.3 Condition 2.3 is included to ensure that the Ministry records are kept accurate and current with respect to the approvedworks and to ensure that subsequent owners of the Works are made aware of the Approval and continue to operate theWorks in compliance with it.

3.4 Condition 2.4 is included due to the provisional nature of the supporting documentation submitted by the Owner withthe application for approval. The Director has only approved the Works in principle, and this condition will ensure that, inaccordance with the provisions of the Ontario Water Resources Act, prior to the commencement of construction of anypart of the Works, the Director will have the opportunity to review detailed design drawings, specifications and anengineer's report containing detailed design calculations for that portion of the Works, in order to determine the Worksunder Section 2.0 of Schedule A (Phase II Expansion) are capable to comply with the Ministry's requirements stipulatedin the terms and conditions of the Approval. This condition is also included to ensure that the Works are constructed inaccordance with the approval and that record drawings of the Works “as constructed” are maintained for futurereferences.

3.5 Conditions 2.5 and 2.6 are included to indicate that by-passes of untreated sewage to the receiving watercourse isprohibited, save in certain limited circumstances where the failure to By-pass/Overflow could result in greater injury to thepublic interest than the By-pass/Overflow itself where a By-pass/Overflow will not violate the approved effluentrequirements, or where the By-pass/Overflow can be limited or otherwise mitigated by handling it in accordance with anapproved contingency plan. The notification and documentation requirements allow the Ministry to take action in aninformed manner and will ensure the Owner is aware of the extent and frequency of By-pass/Overflow events.


3.6 Condition 2.7 is imposed to establish non-enforceable effluent quality objectives which the Owner is obligated to usebest efforts to strive towards on an ongoing basis. These objectives are to be used as a mechanism to trigger correctiveactions proactively and voluntarily before environmental impairment occurs and before the compliance limits of Condition2.8 and 2.9 are exceeded.

3.7 Conditions 2.8 and 2.9 are imposed to ensure that the effluent discharged from the Works to Junction Creek andeventually to Kelly Lake meets the Ministry'seffluent quality requirements thus minimizing environmental impact on thereceiver and to protect water quality, fish and other aquatic life in the receiving water body.

3.8 Condition 2.10 is included to require that the Works be properly operated, maintained, funded, staffed and equippedsuch that the environment is protected and deterioration, loss, injury or damage to any person or property is prevented. Aswell, the inclusion of a comprehensive operations manual governing all significant areas of operation, maintenance andrepair is prepared, implemented and kept up-to-date by the owner and made available to the Ministry. Such a manual is anintegral part of the operation of the Works. Its compilation and use should assist the Owner in staff training, in proper plantoperation and in identifying and planning for contingencies during possible abnormal conditions. The manual will also act asa benchmark for Ministry staff when reviewing the Owner's operation of the work.

3.9 Condition 2.11 is included to enable the Owner to evaluate and demonstrate the performance of the Works,on acontinual basis, so that the Works are properly operated and maintained at a level which is consistent with the effluent limitsspecified in the Approval and that the Works does not cause any impairment to the receiving watercourse.

3.10 Condition 2.12 is included to provide a performance record for future references, to ensure that the Ministry is madeaware of problems as they arise, and to provide a compliance record for all the terms and conditions outlined in thisApproval, so that the Ministry can work with the Owner in resolving any problems in a timely manner.

3.11 Condition 2.13 is included to ensure that the works covered by this Approval will conform to the significant threatpolicies and designated policies in the Source Water Protection Plan.

Schedule C: Limited Operational Flexibility


Collection System

This Schedule C includes:

1.0 Terms and Conditions for Sewage Works - By the Owner2.0 Criteria for Modifications to Sewage Works - By the Owner3.0 Terms and Conditions for Sewage Works - By the Owner at the Time of Construction4.0 Criteria for Modifications to Sewage Works - By the Owner at the Time of Construction

1.0 Terms for Modifications to Sewage Works

1.1. The Owner may make Modifications to the Works in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Approvalsubject to the Ministry’s “Criteria for Modifications to Sewage Works", included under Section 2 of Schedule C, asamended from time to time.

1.2. Sewage works under Limited Operational Flexibility shall adhere to the design guidelines contained within theMinistry publications “Design Guidelines for Sewage Works 2008”, and "Pipe Data Form" as amended.


1.3 The Owner shall ensure that, at all times, the Works,related equipment and appurtenances which are installed or used toachieve compliance are operated in accordance with all terms and conditions of this Approval.

1.4 For greater certainty, the following are not permitted as part of Limited Operational Flexibility:

(a) Modifications to the Works that result in an increase of the Rated Capacity of the Sewage Treatment Plant;

(b) Modifications to the Works that may adversely affect the approved effluent quality of the Works or thelocation of the discharge;

(c) Modifications to the Works’ treatment process technology, or modifications that involve construction ofnew reactors (tanks) or alter the treatment train process design;

(d) Modifications to the Works approved under s.9 of the EPA (i.e. works having an existing Air/Noiseapproval);

(e) Modifications to the Works pursuant to an order issued by the Ministry; and

(f) Modifications to the Sudbury Sanitary Rock Tunnel system, including sanitary sewage pipe connections.

1.5 Implementation of Limited Operational Flexibility is not intended to be used for piecemeal measures that result inmajor alterations or expansions.

1.6 If the implementation of Limited Operational Flexibility requires changes to be made to the Emergency Response, SpillReporting and Contingency Plan, the Owner shall, as deemed necessary in consultation with the Water Supervisor, providea copy of the revised plan to the local fire services authority prior to implementing Limited Operational Flexibility.

1. 7 For greater certainty, any modification made under the Limited Operational Flexibility may only be carried out afterother legal obligations have been complied with including those arising from the Environmental Protection Act, NiagaraEscarpment Planning and Development Act, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, Lake Simcoe Protection Act andGreenbelt Act.

1.8 Prior to implementing Limited Operational Flexibility, the Owner shall complete a Notice of Modifications (Form 1)describing any proposed Modifications to the Works and submit it to the Water Supervisor.

1.9 The Notice of Modifications(Form 1) and any other information associated with it shall be provided in a format (paper-based and/or electronic) as approved by the Water Supervisor.

2.0 Criteria for Modifications to Sewage Works - By the Owner

2.1 The modifications to sewage works approved under an Environmental Compliance Approval (Approval) that arepermitted under the Limited Operational Flexibility (LOF), are outlined below and are subject to the LOF conditions in theApproval, and require the submission of the Notice of Modifications(Form 1). If there is a conflict between the sewageworks listed below and the conditions in the Approval, the conditions in the Approval shall take precedence.

(a) Sewage Pumping Stations.

Alter pumping capacity by adding or replacing equipment where new equipment is located within an existingSewage Treatment Plant site or an existing sewage pumping station site, provided that the modifications do notresult in an increase of the sewage treatment plant Rated Capacity and the existing flow process and/ortreatment train are maintained, as applicable.

(b) Sewage Treatment Plant.

i. Installing additional chemical dosage equipment and instrumentation including replacing with alternativechemicals for pH adjustment or coagulants (non-toxic polymers) provided that there are no


modifications of treatment processes or other modifications that may alter the intent of operations andmay have negative impacts on the effluent quantity and quality.

ii. Expanding the buffer zone between a sanitary sewage lagoon facility or land treatment area andadjacent uses provided that the buffer zone is entirely on the proponent’s land.

iii. Optimizing existing sanitary sewage lagoons with the purpose to increase efficiency of treatmentoperations provided that existing sewage treatment plant rated capacity is not exceeded and where noland acquisition is required.

iv. Optimizing existing sewage treatment plant equipment with the purpose to increase the efficiency ofthe existing treatment operations, provided that there are no modifications to the works that result in anincrease of the Rated Capacity, and may have adverse effects to the effluent quality or location of thedischarge.

v. Replacement, refurbishment of previously approved equipment in whole or in part with Equivalentequipment, like-for-like of different make and model, provided that the firm capacity, reliability,performance standard, level of quality and redundancy of the group of equipment is kept the same. Forclarity proposes, the following equipment can be considered under this provision: screens, gritseparators, blowers, aeration equipment, sludge thickeners, dewatering equipment, UV systems, chlorinecontact equipment, bio-disks, and sludge digester systems.

(c) Sewage Treatment Plant Outfall.

Replacement of discharge pipe with similar pipe size provided that the outfall location is not changed.

(d) Sanitary Collection System.

i. Pipe lining and replacement with similar pipe size and slope for existing sanitary sewers andforcemains within the sewage collection system.

ii. Modifications and installation of new sanitary gravity sewers and forcemains, except those with anominal diameter greater than 1,200 mm, and provided that the modification does not include combinedsewers.

(e) Pilot Systems.

Installation of pilot systems for new or existing technologies provided that:

i. any effluent from the pilot system is discharged to the inlet of the main sewage treatment plant orhauled off-site for proper disposal.

ii. any effluent from the pilot system discharged to the inlet of the main sewage treatment plant does notsignificantly alter the composition/concentration of the influent sewage to be treated in the downstreamprocess; and that it does not add any inhibiting substances to the downstream process, and

iii. the pilot system’s duration does not exceed a maximum of two years; and a report with results issubmitted to the Director and Water Supervisor three months after completion of the pilot projec

2.2 Sewage works that are exempt from section 53 of the OWRA by O. Reg. 525/98 continue to be exempt and are notrequired to follow the notification process under this Limited Operational Flexibility.

2.3 Normal or emergency operational modifications, such as repairs, reconstructions, or other improvements that are partof maintenance activities, including cleaning, renovations to existing approved sewage works equipment, provided that themodification is made with Equivalent equipment, are considered pre-approved under LOF.

2.4 The modifications noted in subsection (2.3) above are not required to follow the notification protocols under LimitedOperational Flexibility,provided that the number of pieces and description of the equipment as described in the Approval


does not change.

3.0 Terms and Conditions for Sewage Works - By the Owner at the Time of Construction

3.1 The Owner shall ensure that the Owner at the Time of Construction planning any modification to the sanitary sewagecollection system is notified of this Approval and the conditions herein and shall take all reasonable measures to ensure anysuch person complies with the same.


3.2 The Owner at the Time of Construction may design and construct a modification of sanitary sewage collection systemsubject to subsections 3.3 through 3.7 below.

3.3 The Owner at the Time of Construction must verify that the design of the modification to the sanitary sewers:

(a) Has been prepared by a Professional Engineer who is licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario;

(b) Has been designed only to transmit sanitary sewage and will not operate as a combined sewer;

(c) Has the consent of the land (site) owner for the installation/construction and the operation of the sanitarysewer(s);

(d) Satisfies the applicable requirements under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and theEnvironmental Assessment Act;

(e) Has not received a request for a Part II Order under the Environmental Assessment Act;and

(f) Satisfies the design criteria set out in the Ministry publication "Design Guidelines for Sewage Works 2008".

3.4 The Owner must verify that:

(a) The maximum capacity provided by the sanitary sewer(s) modification as described by the Owner at theTime of Construction above will not result in an exceedance of the Rated Capacity of the receiving SewageTreatment Plant; and

(b) They consent to the sanitary sewer(s) Modification.

3.5 For greater certainty, any modification to the sanitary sewers made in accordance with this Approval may only becarried out after other legal obligations have been complied with including those arising from the Environmental AssessmentAct and Greenbelt Act.

3.6 Prior to implementing any modification to the sanitary sewers, the Owner at the Time of Construction and the Ownershall complete Form 2 - Notice of Sewage Collection System Modification (Form 2) describing any proposedmodification,and submit it to the Director.

3.7 The Owner at the Time of Construction shall not proceed with the modification of the sanitary sewer collection systemuntil an authorizing written response is received from the Director.

4.0 Criteria for Modifications to Sewage Works - By the Owner at the Time of Construction

4.1 The modifications to sewage works approved under an Environmental Compliance Approval (Approval) that arepermitted under the Limited Operational Flexibility (LOF), are outlined below and are subject to the LOF conditions in theApproval, and require the submission of the Notice of Sewage Collection System Modification (Form 2). If there is aconflict between the sewage works listed below and the conditions in the Approval, the conditions in the Approval shalltake precedence.

(a) Sewage Pumping Stations.

Alter pumping capacity by adding or replacing equipment where new equipment is located within an existingsewage pumping station site, provided that the modifications do not result in an increase of the sewagetreatment plant Rated Capacity and the existing flow process and/or treatment train are maintained, asapplicable.

(b) Sanitary Collection System.

i. Pipe lining and replacement with similar pipe size and slope to the site’s existing sanitary sewer mains


and forcemains sewage collection system.ii. Modifications and installation of new sanitary gravity sewers and forcemains, except those with anominal diameter greater than 1,200 mm, and provided that the modification does not include combinedsewers.

4.2 Sewage works that are exempt from section 53 of the OWRA by O. Reg. 525/98 continue to be exempt and are notrequired to follow the notification process under this Limited Operational Flexibility.

4.3 Normal or emergency operational modifications, such as repairs, reconstructions, or other improvements that are partof maintenance activities, including cleaning, renovations to existing approved sewage works equipment, provided that themodification is made with Equivalent Equipment, are considered pre-approved under LOF.

4.4 The modifications noted in subsection (4.3) above are not required to follow the notification protocols under LimitedOperational Flexibility,provided that the number of pieces and description of the equipment as described in the Approvaldoes not change.


Schedule D: Supporting Documents



Collection System

This Schedule D includes:

1.0 Supporting Documents2.0 Director's Approval

1.0 Supporting Documents

1.1. Application for approval and supporting design information prepared by Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V.Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, and also in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared byUnderwood McLellan and Associates and Northland Engineering, Consulting Engineers including the followingdocumentation.

(a) Design drawing entitled A Regional Municipality of Sudbury, Sudbury Sewage Treatment Plant, Plant By-pass and Outfall, Contract No. R97-17" prepared by Dennis Consultants, a Division of R.V. AndersonAssociates Limited, Consulting Engineers, and dated October, 1997.(b) Contract document entitled A Regional Municipality of Sudbury, Contract R97-17, Sudbury SewageTreatment Plant, Plant By-pass and Outfall, P.J. Morrow, P. Eng., Commissioner of Public Works, October1997".

1.2. Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works submitted by Shawn N. Scott of DennisConsultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, dated August 5, 2000, and coverletter dated August 12, 2004 and the following documents.

(a) Design Brief - Application for Approval (Sewage), Clarifier Replacement, Sudbury Wastewater TreatmentPlant, City of Greater Sudbury, prepared by Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson AssociatesLimited, Consulting Engineers, dated July 29, 2004.(b) Contract Specifications - Contract 2004-35, Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 2Replacement, prepared by Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, ConsultingEngineers, for the City of Greater Sudbury, Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division, datedAugust 2004.(c) Equipment Specifications - City of Greater Sudbury, Secondary Clarifier Mechanism, prepared by DennisConsultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, for the City of GreaterSudbury, received on August 13, 2004.(d) Contract drawings (Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 2 Replacement - Contract No.2004-35) prepared by Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, ConsultingEngineers, dated August, 2004. Engineering drawings prepared by Dorr-Oliver Eimco, a GL&V Company,dated February 19, 2004.(e) E-mail from Shawn Scott of Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited,Consulting Engineers, to Andre Schnell of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, dated September 22, 2004.

1.3 Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works submitted by City of Greater Sudbury dated October30, 2002 and the following supporting document.

(a) "Trial of a US Filter/Stranco - Strantrol 890 Controller for the Chlorination Process at the Sudbury WaterPollution Control Plant" prepared by Indachem Inc., Etobicoke, Ontario, dated August 2002.

1.4 Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works submitted by The City of Greater Sudbury datedNovember 12, 2003 and drawings and design specifications prepared by Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. AndersonAssociates Limited, Consulting Engineers.


1.5 Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works, dated May 8, 2006, and accompanying cover letterby Shawn N. Scott of Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, datedMay 4, 2006 and the following documents.

(a) Design Brief - Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works, Clarifier No. 1 and No. 3Replacement, Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Greater Sudbury, prepared by DennisConsultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, dated August 22, 2006(revised version).(b) Contract Specifications entitled "Contract 2006-41, Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 1 &3 Replacement", excluding Part #10, prepared by Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. AndersonAssociates Limited, Consulting Engineers, for the City of Greater Sudbury, Public Works Department,Engineering Services Division, dated June 2006.(c) E-mails dated July 6, 2006 and August 22, 2006 and two e-mails dated August 23, 2006 from AndreSchnell of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to Shawn Scott of Dennis Consultants, A Divisionof R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers.(d) Contract drawings (Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 2 Replacement - Contract No.2004-35) prepared by Dennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, ConsultingEngineers, dated August, 2004. Engineering drawings prepared by Dorr-Oliver Eimco, a GL&V Company,dated February 19, 2004.(e) E-mails and attachments dated August 21, 2006, August 22, 2006, and **, 2006 from Shawn Scott ofDennis Consultants, A Division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, to Andre Schnellof the MOE.

1.6 Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works submitted by The City of Greater Sudbury datedNovember 19, 2009 and drawings and design specifications prepared by R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Sudbury,Ontario.

1.7 Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works submitted by The City of Greater Sudbury datedMay 17, 2010.

(a) "Wastewater Treatment Options for The City of Sudbury and The Settlement of Garson in the Town ofNickel Centre - Environmental Study Report Addendum Final" dated October 2009 prepared by DennisConsultants, a division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Sudbury, Ontario.

1.8 Application for Approval of Municipal and Private Sewage Works submitted by The City of Greater Sudbury datedMay 17, 2010.

(a) "Wastewater Treatment Options for The City of Sudbury and The Settlement of Garson in the Town ofNickel Centre - Environmental Study Report Addendum Final" dated October 2009 prepared by DennisConsultants, a division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Sudbury, Ontario.(b) City of Greater Sudbury, Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant, Raw Sewage Pump Replacement - FinalDesign Brief" dated September 2009 prepared by Dennis Consultants, Sudbury, Ontario.(c) "Wastewater Treatment Options for The City of Sudbury and The Settlement of Garson in the Town ofNickel Centre - Environmental Study Report Addendum Final" dated October 2009 prepared by DennisConsultants, a division of R. V. Anderson Associates Limited, Sudbury, Ontario.

1.9 Application for Approval of Sewage Works submitted by the City of Greater Sudbury dated February 25, 2011 anddesign specifications and drawings prepared by R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd., Sudbury, Ontario.

1.10 Application for Environmental Compliance Approval submitted by the City of Greater Sudbury dated September 26,2012 and design specifications and drawings prepared by R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd., Sudbury, Ontario.

1.11 Letter from Tony Cecutti, P. Eng., City of Greater Sudbury to Ministry of the Environment Att. Ms. Celeste DugasRe: Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Project - Revision to the Certificate of Approval (Sewage) 8970-8J3R79.


1.12 Application for Environmental Compliance Approval submitted by the City of Greater Sudbury, signed by TonyCecutti, P. Eng., dated October 7, 2013.

1.13 Environmental Compliance Approval submitted by the City of Greater Sudbury dated July 12, 2013 and designspecifications and drawings prepared by Cole Engineering Group Ltd., Markham, Ontario.

1.14 "Design Brief, City of Greater Sudbury, Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Management Facility" datedJuly 24, 2013, prepared by Cole Engineering Group Ltd., Markham, Ontario.

1.15 Sudbury sewage collection sewer system key plan drawings (PDF files) listed and attached to Schedule 'A' Section3.0 (System-Wide Approval - Sewage Collection System) of this Approval.

1.16 Sudbury Sanitary Rock Tunnel system key plan drawings (PDF files) listed and attached to Schedule 'A' Section 3.0(System-Wide Approval - Sewage Collection System) of this Approval.

2.0 Director's Approval

In accordance with Section 139 of the Environmental Protection Act, you may by written Notice served upon me and theEnvironmental Review Tribunal within 15 calendar days after receipt of this Notice, require a hearing by the Tribunal.Section 142 of the Environmental Protection Act provides that the Notice requiring the hearing shall state:

1. The portions of the environmental compliance approval or each term or condition in the environmental compliance approval in respect ofwhich the hearing is required, and;2. The grounds on which you intend to rely at the hearing in relation to each portion appealed.

Pursuant to subsection 139(3) of the Environmental Protection Act, a hearing may not be required with respect to anyterms and conditions in this environmental compliance approval, if the terms and conditions are substantially the same asthose contained in an approval that is amended or revoked by this environmental compliance approval.

The Notice should also include:

3. The name of the appellant;4. The address of the appellant;5. The environmental compliance approval number;6. The date of the environmental compliance approval;7. The name of the Director, and8. The municipality or municipalities within which the project is to be engaged in.

And the Notice should be signed and dated by the appellant.

This Notice must be served upon:

The Secretary*Environmental Review Tribunal655 Bay Street, Suite 1500Toronto, OntarioM5G 1E5

AND

The Director appointed for the purposes of Part II.1 ofthe Environmental Protection ActMinistry of the Environment2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12AToronto, OntarioM4V 1L5

* Further information on the Environmental Review Tribunal’s requirements for an appeal can be obtained directly from the Tribunal at:Tel: (416) 212-6349, Fax: (416) 314-4506 or www.ert.gov.on.ca

The above noted activity is approved under s.20.3 of Part II.1 of the Environmental Protection Act.


DATED AT TORONTO this 27th day of May, 2014Edgardo TovillaDirectorappointed for the purposes of Part II.1 of theEnvironmental Protection Act

SH/c: DWMD Supervisor, MOE SudburyWendi Mannerow, City of Greater Sudbury
