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PAGE A4 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 18, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Biosolid spreading in Clarington may continue But council wants more control ;BYJACQUIEMclNNES Stall Writer ■ CLARINGTON - Local politicians want Clarington to l have more control over the spreading of biosolids on | farms here. In October Clarington council asked the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to hall spreading of treated municipal municipal sewage waste within the municipality. That position position was supported by Clar- ington's agricultural advisory committee. The MOE is responsible for approving, regulating and monitoring the spread of biosolids in Ontario and makes the decision whether landowners can receive a certificate certificate of approval to accept biosolids on their farms. Council is still awaiting a reply from the ministry on its request for a halt to the practice practice in Clarington. In the meantime, it is asking municipal municipal staff to investigate whether the municipality can have more control over the Jim Schell: Skeptical about the biosolid program and the application methods being used. procedures and frequency of the fertilizer from waste program. program. At a general purpose committee committee meeting earlier this month Elaine Collis and Bernie Kuslikis from the Durham Region biosolids management program addressed addressed concerns of polili-. cians, farmers and residents. Although, they said, when it is applied properly, the biosolid program provides farmers will a free, beneficial source of nutrients for their crops, the pair told council they believe there is a misconception misconception in the community about the safety of biosolid spreading. "We're, getting the message loud and clear from many areas that we have to talk about the program's benefits and risks." Mr. Kuslikis said. New regulations under the Nutrient Management Act, expected to be in place in the first half of 2003, will likely require more monitoring of the process. However, lie said, even today the Durham program program is carefully monitored both by an MOE staff person and by Ms. Collis. The biosolids arc hauled and applied applied by a company conlract- ■ ed by the Region. Councillor Jim Schell said he is skeptical about the program program and the application methods being used because of the many concerns he's hearing from the community. "I'm glad to hear you say they are doing a good job for us because it is the best kept se- Have a Wbndcriul Christmas J Ic*s been our pleasure co say thanks and -wish, you all tlicr best. f-fe?rb DittJrt/l Orono Electric Main St., Orono ^ 983-5108 ^ ROAD WATCH ♦Speeding Ticket ♦ Lost points. ♦ Demolished car ♦ Increased insurance bills ♦ Court case ♦ Lost drivers license ♦ Death: WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR YOU TO SLOW DOWN? 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She is also concerned there is no way to ensure landowners are not layering various fertilizers such as biosolids, manure and paper sludge together to create a toxic combination. Mr. Kuslikis said there is no mechanism in place to verify verify if different fertilizer programs programs are combined. However, However, he added, there would be no motivation for farmers to over-fertilize their fields. The Nutrient Management Act will make the farmers more accountable for the composition composition of their soil and what they, apply to it. Under the new regulations, it is expected farmers will be required to develop a plan to be submit ted to the MOE and the Ontario Ontario ministry of agriculture, food and rural affairs (OMAFRA) prior to any fertilizer fertilizer application. "Durham and the ministry are responsible. There is another another person here who has to be responsible and that's the farmer. 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