GOVERNMENT OF BC

British Columbians are invited to review and provide feedback on a policy intentions paper for the organic matter recycling regulation (OMRR), including new requirements for the management and use of biosolids.

The current OMRR has been in effect since 2002. Updates are needed to reflect the best available science and to ensure the highest levels of protection for the environment and human health are in place.

New and updated proposed policies highlighted in the intentions paper include:

• Improving public transparency through online posting of biosolids land applications and posting of plans and reports for non-permitted compost facilities;
• Requiring notification be given to First Nations for new compost facilities and land application of biosolids;
• Improving facilitation for organics recycling, which will decrease materials that are landfilled;
• Harmonizing with national guidelines, other B.C. regulations and other requirements and standards; and
• Introducing new standards for protection of human health and the environment, including enhanced planning and reporting
  requirements, new technical standards and improved compost storage requirements.

 

A 60-day window for public comments ends Dec. 2, 2016.

Read more on the Province of BC\’s website.