Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

To reduce the risk to drinking water from the establishment and operation of a liquid hydrocarbon pipeline where the activity would be a significant drinking water 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. The Risk Management Plan may include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Evaluation of existing Spills Prevention Plans/ Spill Contingency Plans;
b. An evaluation of communication plans and training protocols with respect to management of a spill;
c. Additional measures to reduce the likelihood that a spill or leak would be a risk to drinking water sources; and
d. Ensure all applicable provisions of Ontario Regulations O. Reg. 210/01
e. Ensure the protection of drinking water sources by including the following;
i. Best Management Practices for spill management;
ii. proof of ability to pay for clean-up of potential contamination; and
iii. the appropriate frequency of inspections.

Monitoring Text:

BC-CW-1.11: 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 to implement the Source Protection Plan policies, in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006 and associated regulations.