Policy Text:
To ensure the existing and/or future handling and storage of fuel does not become or ceases to be a significant drinking water threat where this activity is or would be a significant threat, this activity shall be designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a Risk Management Plan shall be required in the following areas and for the following activities:
a. Existing:
i. Below Grade Handling and Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10), for liquid fuel;
ii. In Wellhead Protection Area A, for liquid fuel storage associated with a municipal water supply emergency generator facility;
iii. In Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10), for fuel oil;
iv. In Intake Protection Zone One (1), for liquid fuel and fuel oil;
v. Intake Protection Zones Two (2) and Three (3) where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9), for liquid fuel and fuel oil;
vi. In Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9), for liquid fuel and fuel oil.
ii. Above Grade Handling and Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10), for liquid fuel;
ii. In Wellhead Protection Areas A and B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10), for fuel oil tanks;
iii. Intake Protection Zones Two (2) and Three (3) where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9), for liquid fuel and fuel oil;
iv. In Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9), for liquid fuel and fuel oil..
b. Future:
i. Above Grade Handling and Storage;
i. In Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability is equal to ten (10), for liquid fuel except at bulk liquid fuel facilities, gas stations and transportation terminals;
ii. In Wellhead Protection Area A, for liquid fuel associated with a municipal water supply emergency generator facility;
iii. In Wellhead Protection Area B where the vulnerability is equal to (10), for fuel oil tanks;
iv. Intake Protection Zones Two (2) and Three (3) where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9), for liquid fuel and fuel oil;
v. In Wellhead Protection Area E where the vulnerability is equal to nine (9), for liquid fuel and fuel oil..
The Risk Management Plan shall include, as a minimum, measures to reduce the likelihood of spills and leaks and contain and respond to spills.