Toxic substance reduction planner licence
How to become a licensed toxic substance reduction planner.
Changes to the Toxics Reduction Program
We鈥檝e made changes to the Toxics Reduction Program to eliminate duplication with the federal government鈥檚 Chemicals Management Plan (under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999) and reduce burden for industry.
On December 31, 2021, the , ending the Toxics Reduction Program. Until this time, facilities must continue to meet the requirements of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and its associated regulations.
As a result of , facilities no longer need to prepare new Toxic Substance Reduction Plans or review their existing plans. Facilities with existing plans are still required to report annually on substances included in their plan that meet the thresholds.
Facilities with existing plans may still choose to voluntarily amend their plans at any time. Amended plans must be certified by the highest ranking employee at the facility and by a .
Planners are trained and licensed by the ministry to assist in meeting the needs of the Toxics Reduction Program. Training to become a new licensed planner is not currently being offered.
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About the job
Planners are professionals who help businesses avoid and reduce the use and creation of toxic substances during operations.
Licensed planners:
- recommend improvements to a facility鈥檚 toxic substance(s) reduction plan(s)
- certify the plan(s) of any regulated facility in 澳门永利
- Planners will still be required to certify plans for regulated facilities that voluntarily choose to amend their current plans.
You need to apply and qualify for a planner licence. This includes meeting the requirements outlined in O. Reg. 455/09, paying a fee, taking a government-approved training course, and passing the exam.
Please note that training to become a new licensed planner is not currently being offered by the Ministry.
Planner licences are valid only in 澳门永利. Licences expire after five years.
Contact
For more information on Toxic Substance Reduction Planner licensing or licence renewals, please email us.