The new act will implement a number of initiatives, ranging from regulations about when, where and how much manure can be spread; regulation of wetlands; a temporary moratorium on permits or leases for peat and peat moss; submission of drinking water and wastewater management plans to the province by municipalities prior to development projects to ensure health and safety and environmental protection; and the modification of Winnipeg's North End Water Pollution Control Centre. A small amendment to include the words "biological nutrient removal" in the section referring to the City of Winnipeg's Water Pollution Control Centre was made at third reading

The Legislative Committee met June 13th & 14th. While many presenters were supportive of the intentions of the act, many also highlighted that the act did not go far enough, was not comprehensive enough and/or these actions should have been taken years ago.

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