Policy Edit

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Risk:

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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.

Monitoring Text:

RW-CW-1.10: The Risk Management Official shall provide a report to the Source Protection Authority, by February 1st of each year, summarizing the actions taken by the Risk
Management Official(s) and Inspector(s) in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006 and associated regulations.