Adams Mine Lake Act, 2004, S.O. 2004, c. 6

• Jurisdiction: Ontario

Adams Mine Lake Act, 2004

S.o. 2004, chapter 6

Consolidation Period: From December 15, 2009 to the e-Laws currency date.

Last amendment: 2009, c. 33, Sched. 15, s. 1.

Definitions

1 In this Act,

“Adams Mine site” means the abandoned open pit mine, commonly known as the Adams Mine, located approximately 10 kilometres southeast of the Town of Kirkland Lake in the geographic township of Boston in the District of Timiskaming; (“mine Adams”)

“waste” has the same meaning as in Part V of the Environmental Protection Act. (“déchets”) 2004, c. 6, s. 1.

Prohibition on disposal of waste at Adams Mine site

2 No person shall dispose of waste at the Adams Mine site. 2004, c. 6, s. 2.

Revocation of approvals related to Adams Mine site

3 (1) The following are revoked:

1. The approval dated August 13, 1998 that was issued to Notre Development Corporation under the Environmental Assessment Act, including any amendments made after that date.

2. Certificate of Approval No. A 612007, dated April 23, 1999, issued to Notre Development Corporation under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act, including any amendments made after that date.

3. Approval No. 3250-4NMPDN, dated July 9, 2001, issued to Notre Development Corporation under section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act, including any amendments made after that date.

4. Any permit that was issued under section 34 of the Ontario Water Resources Act before this Act comes into force in response to the application submitted by 1532382 Ontario Inc. for New Permit #4121-5SCN9N (00-P-6040) and described on the environmental registry established under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 as EBR Registry Number XA03E0019. 2004, c. 6, s. 3 (1).

No permit for specified application

(2) No permit shall be issued under section 34 of the Ontario Water Resources Act after this Act comes into force in response to the application referred to in paragraph 4 of subsection (1). 2004, c. 6, s. 3 (2).

Schedule 1 lands

4 (1) An agreement entered into by Notre Development Corporation or 1532382 Ontario Inc. after December 31, 1988 and before this Act comes into force is of no force or effect if the agreement is with the Crown in right of Ontario and is in respect of,

(a) the purchase or sale of the lands described in Schedule 1 or any part of those lands;

(b) the granting of letters patent for the lands described in Schedule 1 or any part of those lands; or

(c) any interest in, or any occupation or use of, the lands described in Schedule 1 or any part of those lands. 2004, c. 6, s. 4 (1).

Letters patent

(2) If any letters patent are issued to Notre Development Corporation or 1532382 Ontario Inc. before this Act comes into force or during the 60 days after this Act comes into force in respect of the lands described in Schedule 1, or any part of those lands,

(a) the letters patent cease to have any force or effect on the coming into force of this Act or immediately after the letters patent are issued, whichever is later; and

(b) the lands described in Schedule 1 are vested in the Crown in right of Ontario on the coming into force of this Act or immediately after the letters patent are issued, whichever is later. 2004, c. 6, s. 4 (2).

Extinguishment of causes of action

5 (1) Any cause of action that exists on the day this Act comes into force against the Crown in right of Ontario, a member or former member of the Executive Council, or an employee or agent or former employee or agent of the Crown in right of Ontario in respect of the Adams Mine site or the lands described in Schedule 1 is hereby extinguished. 2004, c. 6, s. 5 (1).

Same

(2) No cause of action arises after this Act comes into force against a person referred to in subsection (1) in respect of the Adams Mine site or the lands described in Schedule 1 if...