Wind Power Regulations and Process

Municipal Regulations and Process

1. How Can Municipalities Encourage Wind Energy Development
(Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)

2. Provincial Policy Statement (2005)
(Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)

Provincial Regulations and Process

3. Guide to Environmental Assessment Requirement for Electricity Projects
(Ontario Ministry of Environment)

4. Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 3 Area (Rural)- Publication NPC-232
(Ontario Ministry of Environment)

5. Interpretation for Applying MOE NPC Technical Publications to Wind Turbine Generators (Revised 06 July 2004)
(Ontario Ministry of Environment)

6. Guide To Assist In The Review Of Wind Power Proposals: Potential Impacts to Birds and Bird Habitats
(Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)

Federal Regulations and Process

7. Environmental Impact Statement and Guidelines for Screening of Inland Wind Farms Under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
(Natural Resources Canada)

8. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
(Environment Canada)

9. Transport Canada Advisory Circular Draft 9
(Transport Canada)

10. Wind Turbine and Birds - A Guidance Document for Environmental Assessment
(Environment Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service)

11. Recommended Protocols for Monitoring Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds
(Environment Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service)