A Clean Environment Commission hearing will be held to investigate The City of Winnipeg sewage system. In consideration of the hearing, the Minister has decided, in accordance with Manitoba Regulation 125/91, the Participant Assistance Regulation, to establish a participant assistance program for the hearing.

The Participant Assistance Committee membership shall be comprised of three members of the Clean Environment Commission, one of who will be Chair of the Committee. To evaluate participant presentations at the hearing, at least one member of the Committee should be on the public hearing panel, unless an alternate process for evaluation is used.

A total of $50,000.00 will be available. Individual or group applications shall be made by completing the application form available from the Environmental Approvals Branch of Manitoba Conservation. Successful applicants will receive 30% of funding prior to the hearing.

In accordance with section 6 of MR 125/91.

In accordance with section 7(1) of MR 125/91

The Committee shall:

• Hold a meeting pursuant to section 5(1) of MR 125/91
• Receive and examine statements of account
• Make recommendations to the Minister pursuant to sections 5(2) and 9(2)(d) of MR 125/91
• Conduct other appropriate functions pursuant to MR 125/91

November, 2002