To reduce the risks to drinking water sources from the construction of pipelines conveying oil across open water bodies,

a. the National Energy Board and the Ontario Energy Board in their consideration of any oil pipeline application where this activity would be a significant drinking water threat are requested to ensure that the applicant has complied with or included appropriate design standards, monitoring, and maintenance practices that when implemented will prevent a pipeline from becoming a significant drinking water threat.

b. the Source Protection Department of the Halton Region and Hamilton Conservation Authorities shall consult
with the National Energy Board and the Ontario Energy Board to determine if pipeline design standards and the requirements for monitoring and maintenance practices in vulnerable areas consider drinking water source protection.