To ensure that an existing farm animal yard or an outdoor confinement area as defined in O. Reg. 267/03 under the Nutrient Management Act for a livestock operation not phased-in under the Nutrient Management Act ceases to be a significant drinking water threat, where this activity is a significant drinking water threat, these activities shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required.

The requirements of the Risk Management Plan will generally be based on the requirements of a Nutrient Management Plan and/or Strategy under the Nutrient Management Act, but may also include any modifications or additional requirements deemed necessary or appropriate by the Risk Management Official.

The Risk Management Official shall provide a report to the Source Protection Authority, by February 1st of each year, summarizing the actions taken to implement the Source Protection Plan policies, in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006 and associated regulations.