PART I ADMINISTRATION
Powers and duties of Minister
4 (1) The Minister, for the purposes of the administration and enforcement of this Act and the regulations, may, (a) investigate problems of pollution, waste management, waste disposal, litter management and litter disposal; (b) conduct research related to contaminants, pollution, waste management, waste disposal, litter management and litter disposal; (c) conduct studies of the quality of the natural environment, meteorological studies, and monitoring programs; (d) conduct studies of environmental planning designed to lead to the wise use of the natural environment; (e) convene conferences and conduct seminars and educational and training programs relating to contaminants, pollution, waste and litter; (f) gather, publish and disseminate information relating to contaminants, pollution, waste and litter; (g) make grants and loans in such amounts and upon such terms as the Minister considers advisable for, (i) research and training in relation to contaminants, pollution, waste, litter and the reduction of waste and the reuse and recycling of materials that are or could become waste, (ii) planning, operating, developing, improving and enlarging waste management systems, waste disposal sites and programs to encourage the reduction of waste or the reuse or recycling of materials that are or could become waste, and (iii) discontinuing waste management systems or reduction, reuse or recycling programs or closing waste disposal sites; (h) establish and operate demonstration and experimental sewage systems under Part VIII, waste management systems, waste disposal sites and programs concerning the reduction of waste or the reuse or recycling of materials that are or could become waste; Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause 4 (1) (h) of the Act is amended by striking out “under Part VIII”. (See: 2019, c. 14, Sched. 8, s. 2) (i) appoint committees to perform such advisory functions as the Minister considers advisable; (j) with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, enter into an agreement with any government or person relating to the protection or conservation of the natural environment; (k) establish and operate, use, alter, enlarge and extend waste management systems or waste disposal sites; and (l) discontinue systems and close sites referred to in clause (k).  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 4; 1992, c. 1, s. 24 (1, 2). Limitation (2) A waste disposal site or waste management system shall not be established under clause (1) (k) in a municipality for any function relating to waste from a source within the municipality or to existing waste located within the municipality unless, (a) the municipality does not have a waste disposal site or waste management system that is adequate and available to perform that function for the waste; or (b) the municipality consents to the establishment of the site or system.  1992, c. 1, s. 24 (3). Delegation (3) The Minister may delegate any of his or her powers under subsection (1) to the Director.  1992, c. 1, s. 24 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1992, c. 1, s. 24 (1-4) - 27/04/1992 2019, c. 14, Sched. 8, s. 2 - not in force Appointments