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O. Reg. 406/19

Excess Soil Checklist

What Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation expects before and during excavation — and what a Ministry inspector will ask to see.
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WHO IT'S FOR

Developers, builders and contractors moving soil in Ontario.

A crucial compliance overview tailored specifically for industry professionals navigating the complex framework of Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation (O. Reg. 406/19).

WHAT'S INSIDE

Key regulatory details simplified.

  • When reuse planning and an Excess Soil Registry notice are required — and the common exemptions.
  • The reports and plans a Qualified Person (QP) must prepare before soil leaves the site.
  • What changes under the January 1, 2027 landfill restrictions for clean soil.
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Ensure your next excavation project meets all current environmental compliance standards. This comprehensive checklist from Peritus Environmental Consultants guides you step-by-step through soil testing, site assessments, and regulatory submission frameworks.

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Environmental Due Diligence Checklist

What to line up on the environmental side before you waive conditions on a property in Ontario. Avoid unforeseen liability and ensure seamless commercial real estate transactions.
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WHO IT'S FOR

Buyers, lenders and their advisors.

Environmental due diligence is the critical first step in commercial real estate transactions, safeguarding capital and securing compliance.
WHAT'S INSIDE

Essential Guide Breakdown

  • When you need a Phase I ESA — buying or selling, refinancing, or changing the use.
  • The environmental documents to ask the seller for, from past reports to a Record of Site Condition.
  • How to build enough time into your conditional period if a Phase II is needed.
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Environmental Due Diligence Checklist

Assess commercial property transactions with confidence. This technical checklist outlines standard industry criteria for evaluating environmental risk, identifying liabilities early, and protecting your capital investments.
  • Scope of work essentials for Phase I and Phase II ESAs
  • Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) identification triggers
  • Lender and investor compliance requirements

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  • Understanding obligations, transitions, & liability
  • Interactive checklists for ongoing CPU compliance
  • Comprehensive 14-Page PDF Guide (2.4 MB)
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Owners of a property with a Certificate of Property Use.
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What's inside

  • The six obligations a CPU can carry — from cap inspections to Ministry reporting.
  • Why missed CPU requirements surface at the worst time — a sale, refinancing or inspection.
  • How Peritus reviews your CPU and keeps your records ready for buyers, lenders and the Ministry.
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CPU Compliance Support & Guidelines

Download our comprehensive PDF resource to understand the technical nuances of Certificate of Property Use (CPU) compliance. Prepared by industry-leading environmental consultants at Peritus, this document outlines essential steps for risk mitigation, administrative structures, and regulatory best practices.

  • Detailed CPU Regulatory Framework Analysis
  • Risk Management & Liability Reduction Strategies
  • Actionable Checklists for Environmental Audits

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Get in touch to facilitate your regulatory approvals. Richelle coordinates comprehensive Certificate of Property Use (CPU) reviews, environmental site assessments, and risk management compliance programs.

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O. Reg. 406/19

Excess Soil Checklist

What the Excess Soil Regulation expects before you excavate — and what changes January 1, 2027.

Download Checklist
Buying · Selling · Financing

Environmental Due Diligence Checklist

What to line up on the environmental side before you waive conditions on a property.
Download Checklist
CPU Compliance

Own a Property with a CPU?

The obligations a Certificate of Property Use carries — and how to stay on top of them.
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Understand when you need an RSC, the filing process with the Ministry, and how it protects your property investment.

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