Municipalities will be the initial shareholders of these corporations. Corporate structure is intended to provide more options for financing, partnerships and joint ventures. Took effect Sept. 30, 1998. Fixed Cost-Specific Application fee covering technical reviews, negotiation of conditions, EBR comments, appeals, etc. 3. Consultants say the program was not well thought out.
Fees can be considerably higher than under old system.
Lots of ambiguity, and MOE officials give confusing and inconsistent interpretations. SARs were proposed for some air, water, waste and sewage approvals in February 1998 discussion paper. Approval Exemption Regs. In force, took effect Sept. 30, 1998. Consultation on more proposed exemptions ends Jan.31, 1999.