Policy Text:
In Miller Manor WHPA-A and WHPA-B, the following drinking water threats are significant and are designated for the purpose of section 58 of the Clean Water Act:
the storage of hazardous waste at waste disposal sites and
the storage of wastes at waste disposal sites as described in clauses (p), (q), (r), (s), (t) or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste in Ontario Regulation 347 (General - Waste Management), as amended.
Therefore a risk management plan is required for these activities where they relate to existing or future uses and planned specific storage of the wastes, as identified above, is necessary and part of normal practice.
The risk management plan should consider, at a minimum, the suitability of the storage container(s), the repair and/or replacement of defective or unsuitable storage equipment, staff training and collection of waste materials by a licensed and qualified person, as per Ministry of the Environment guidelines.
The risk management plan shall be established within two years of the Source Protection Plan taking effect.