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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 18, 2009 · 4 Town wants new Ontario air pollution act The Town of Oakville has applied to the Province under Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights seeking a tough regulation, or even a new air pollution act, on the emissions of airborne fine particulate matter (fine PM). The move seeks to protect communities from adverse health effects and is being sought under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), said a statement from the Town. The Town's application can be viewed at www.oakville.ca/powerplantupdates.htm. Oakville has asked for a new regulation -- or a new air pollution act, if need be, said the statement. "After an intense period of research and expert consultation, the Town of Oakville believes there is no effective provincial regulation to address these serious air pollutants, despite the health risks they pose," said Mayor Rob Burton. "We need the government to step up and provide effective legislation to protect communities from the harm fine PM can, and does, cause." Oakville has asked the Province to regulate direct emissions of fine PM, as well as emissions of substances that can mix together in the atmosphere to create fine PM. The latter are called "precursor" substances. The regulation being sought would require a potential emitter to measure the combined air concentrations of existing levels of fine PM and future levels of fine PM that would result from the proposed new source of emissions. It would also assess the risks to public health associated with the predicted concentrations. "Town residents have been told over and over that public health and environmental protection are considered when the Province makes a decision, but the Town can find no basis for this assurance," said Burton. "There is no limit on fine PM concentrations now, and no limit on how much more can be added into our already overtaxed airshed," said the mayor. "We're requesting a regulation that would require extensive assessment of the total fine PM levels for an area, and then ensure the results of the assessment are public. Residents should have an opportunity to comment before the Province makes any decisions that could affect their health," said Burton. The requested regulation would establish a limit on the level of concentration of fine PM in an affected airshed, based on known health risks. Existing data from air quality monitoring stations and government and scientific reports indicate current levels of fine PM concentrations in Oakville's air could already pose a threat to the environment and human health. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) has predicted the number of premature deaths in Halton Region resulting from air pollution will increase significantly by 2025, if ambient air quality levels do not improve. "Existing regulations under the EPA do include identified `desirable' atmospheric levels of fine PM, but there is no specific requirement that levels remain below that," said Cindy Toth, the Town's director of environmental policy. "The Ministry of the Environment is not currently required to consider ambient air quality when they are approving applications. There are standards that must be met for air approvals, but they address suspended particulate matter, which creates visible smog, and not fine PM, which is a less visible threat," said Toth. The Town's application references supporting documentation for its request, according to the statement released -- studies on the health effects of fine PM and court documents, relevant laws and regulations from Ontario and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Fine PM has already been designated a toxic substance by the CEPA, but there is currently no existing federal or provincial regulation that would prevent, control or limit the amounts of fine PM that would be emitted into an affected airshed by a power plant, said the Town's media release. Revised notice of intention to designate 394 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON The Lambert- Smye Estate House Take notice that Oakville Town Council, on December 14, 2009 resolved to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate CON 4 PT LOTS 18 AND 19 RP;20R11196 PARTS 1 TO 6; OAKVILLE municipally known as 394 Lakeshore Road West under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 18, as a property of cultural heritage value and interest. The subject property is located on the south side of Lakeshore Road West between Shorewood Place and Birch Hill Lane. The property includes one residence, which is not visible from Lakeshore Road. The property at 394 Lakeshore Road West, known as the Lambert-Smye Estate House, has cultural heritage value as a rare remaining example of an early 20th century estate house in Oakville. Large estates such as this property were once the dominant building and land form on the Lake Ontario shoreline in the vicinity of Oakville, but few remain. The property is also unique in that it is one of very few lakeshore estates constructed at the end of the Great Depression. The Lambert-Smye Estate House is largely intact and demonstrates a high degree of craftsmanship in implementation of the design and vision of the architect, George Molesworth. The design of the house is based on traditional forms and styles such as neo-Georgian and English Arts and Crafts, but also exhibits influences of contemporary 1930s design, including Art Moderne. The property at 394 Lakeshore Road West had cultural heritage value in its association with the Lambert family, for whom the residence was built in the mid to late 1930s. Sidney and Mary Lambert were both immigrants to Canada and owned the property until 1954. In 1954, the Smye family purchased the property at 394 Lakeshore Road West. The Lambert-Smye Estate House has excellent cultural heritage value in its direct associations with Fred T. Smye, President of Avro Aircraft and a leader in the development of Canada's post-war aviation industry, which culminated in the AVRO Arrow program. Under Smye's leadership, AVRO Canada became one of the largest corporations in Canada in the immediate post-war years. The AVRO Arrow project was one of major national significance in the 1950s. Smye played a leading role in the development of the CF100, Canada's first all-weather jet fighter and the AVRO Jetliner, which was North America's first jet passenger plane. During his ownership of the property at 394 Lakeshore Road West, specifically during the time when AVRO was a major Canadian corporation, the Smye family hosted a number of events and significant figures associated with the Canadian Aviation Industry at the their residence. Notice of correction: The Notice of Intention to Designate 394 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, ON. The Lambert-Smye Estate published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 incorrectly stated the last date for filing an objection. This notice replaces the original notice and extends the period for filing an objection based on the date of this notice. Any objection to this designation must be filed no later than January 18, 2010. Objections should be directed to Cathie Best, Town Clerk, 1225 Trafalgar Road, P.O. Box 310, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6. Any inquiries may be directed to Michael Seaman, Manager of Heritage Planning at 905-845-6601, extension 3873 or by email at mseaman@oakville.ca Last Date to file Notice of Objection: January 18, 2010 For more information visit www.oakville.ca or call 905-845-6601 2010 Town of Oakville Dog Licence All dogs in the Town of Oakville must be licensed annually (By-law #1982-145, Amended) House # City Street Postal Code Cell Owner Status: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Senior (65+) Regular Apt/Unit # Email Work Phone Ext. Home Phone Our system allows for only one adult owner per dog. If there are other adult family members that you authorize to claim your dog if impounded, please list their names here: I AUTHORIZE THE OAKVILLE & DISTRICT HUMANE SOCIETY TO RELEASE MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IF MY DOG IS FOUND YES NO New Application Renewal Breed(s) Cancellation Replacement Colour(s) 2009 Tag # Microchip and/or Tattoo # Male Female Spayed/Neutered Yes No Age/Date of Birth Signature of Dog owner: Visa Mastercard Card Number: Cardholder signature: Cheque Payable to Oakville & District Humane Society. Date: Expiry: Cash or Debit (in person only) $20 if your dog is spayed/neutered ($10 for Seniors over 65) $45 if your dog is not spayed/neutered ($22.50 for Seniors over 65) Please complete one form per dog and return to the Oakville & District Humane Society at 445 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON, L6J 7S8. Call 905-845-1551 for further information. To avoid fines and increased licence fees dog must be licensed by February 15, 2010.