Organic Matter Recycling Regulation
The British
Columbia Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR)
governs the production, quality and land application of certain
types of organic matter. In the past, this organic matter
has been predominantly burnt, buried or otherwise disposed
of.
OMRR (B.C. Reg. 18/2002) was enacted On February 5, 2002.
The Ministry will evaluate the management of the regulation
within three years of this date to determine if any modifications
are appropriate based on advances in science, law and the
management of organic matter.
Guideline
Documents
The following documents are of use to generators, the general
public, and qualified professionals:
Regulatory Review
The Ministry of Environment intends to revise the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR), of the Environmental Management Act (EMA) and the Health Act. The review of the regulation follows the direction in the regulation for the Ministry to "evaluate the management of the regulation within three years of [it] coming into force to determine if any modifications are appropriate".
The regulation was developed by the Ministry to provide clear and effective guidance for local governments and other compost and biosolids producers, to protect soil quality and drinking water sources, and to provide an opportunity to beneficially use organic material that is often disposed or burned. The regulation governs the construction and operation of composting facilities, as well as the production, distribution, storage, sale and use or land application of biosolids and compost.
The proposed revisions are outlined in this policy intentions paper for consultation (intentions paper). These revisions to the regulation will affect the matter suitable to composting, facility requirements and requirements for the production of "biosolids growing medium" — as well as assuring compliance and taking into consideration scientific updates.
As of June 30, 2007 a Recent Amendment (PDF/192 KB) to the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation is in effect.
Consultation
For information on the consultation process, see the Consultation Information for Codes of Practice and Regulations site. For general information on the development of codes of practice, see the Environmental Management Act (EMA) Codes of Practice and Regulatory Review site.
A summary of all comments received during the consultation process is provided in the Summary of Consultation Comments document (PDF/142 KB).
Thank you to those who have submitted comments on the posted Intentions Paper.
UPDATED: march 2009
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