Ministry of Environment

Anaerobic Digestion

Call for Review and Comment - Draft On-farm Anaerobic Digestion Guideline

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Draft On-farm Anaerobic Digestion Guideline (PDF/3.03 MB)

Summary

The purpose of this document is to assist on-farm anaerobic digestion proponents in applying for a waste discharge authorization from the Ministry of Environment. The guideline includes an introduction to the anaerobic digestion technology, the waste discharge authorization (permitting) process, and guidance on the waste streams to be identified in the application package. The guideline also provides a list of acceptable feedstocks for on-farm anaerobic digestion and recommendations for nutrient management planning, sampling, analysis and best management practices.

Executive Summary (PDF/171 KB)

Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF/232 KB)

Chapter 2: Overview of Approval Process (PDF/439 KB)

Chapter 3: MOE Regulatory Framework for Waste Discharge Authorizations (PDF/224 KB)

Chapter 4: How to obtain a Ministry of Environment Waste Discharge Authorization (PDF/271 KB)

Chapter 5: Overview of Waste Discharges to Identify in the Application (PDF/282 KB)

Chapter 6: Biogas Cleaning (PDF/240 KB)

Chapter 7: Biogas Upgrading (PDF/186 KB)

Chapter 8: Electricity Production through Co‐Generation (PDF/213 KB)

Chapter 9: Boiler Emissions (PDF/171 KB)

Chapter 10: Flaring Emissions (PDF/173 KB)

Chapter 11: Feedstock for an On‐Farm Anaerobic Digester (PDF/208 KB)