The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has recently introduced a modernized approach to the Environmental Compliance Approval application process, now called the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI ECA). This approach is intended to reduce the burden on municipalities, developers and the ministry, while imposing a consistent set of conditions intended to improve environmental protection.
About this process
Our CLI-ECA approval process covers most alterations that meet the preauthorized MECP requirements for the Sanitary Sewage System and Stormwater Management System owned and operated by the Town of Lincoln.
Development projects no longer need to submit individual pipe-by-pipe MECP applications for future alterations; however, they will need to ensure that they:
- Are built following MECP design criteria
- Meet the requirements as defined in the:
- Satisfy other provincial and municipal approved conditions
If the project does not meet the MECP design criteria, the project may still be approved, but requires a direct submission to the MECP.
When to request an alteration
There are two types of alterations related to CLI ECA applications:
- Sanitary (sewage) collection system: all connected sewage collection works within the Town of Lincoln and owned and/or operated by the Town of Lincoln.
- Stormwater management system: all connected stormwater management works within the Town of Lincoln and owned and/or operated by the Town of Lincoln.
You need to request a CLI ECA alteration for the following types of projects:
Stormwater Infrastructure Alteration Projects – Additions, Modifications, Replacements and Extensions as defined under CLI ECA 067-S701.
- Alterations to Storm Sewers, Ditches, or Culverts
- Alterations to Stormwater Management Facilities
- Alterations for Third Pipe Collection System
* Reference CLI-ECA 067-S701 for more details on the specific alteration types.
Wastewater (Sanitary) Infrastructure Alteration Projects - Additions, Modifications, Replacements and Extensions as defined under CLI ECA 067-W601.
- Alterations for Separate Sewers, Nominally Separate Sewers and Forcemains
- Alterations for Combined Sewers, Partially Separated Sewers and Combines Sewage Storage Tanks and Structures
- Alterations to Components of the Municipal Sewage Collection System
- Alterations to Equipment with Emissions to the Air
* Reference CLI-ECA 067-W601 for more details on the specific alteration types.
Exemptions to the CLI-ECA Approval Process
You are not required to apply for a CLI ECA alteration for privately owned sewage works on industrial, institutional or commercial land.
For these projects, you may still need an individual ECA from the MECP, or building permit.
* Exemptions are listed in the respective CLI-ECA’s.
Annual Performance Reporting
As required under Schedule E of the CLI ECA's, annual performance reports shall be produced for the proceeding year, and made available to the public at no charge.
The Town can provide the sanitary and stormwater system performance reports upon request.
Contact us
Questions regarding the CLI-ECA application process can be directed to the Public Works Department.