Policy Edit

Policy Id:

SPR/SPA:

Risk:

Implementing Body

Legal Effect

Policy Tool

Threat Type

Status

Comment

Policy Text:

The following activities related to commercial fertilizer are designated for the purpose of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, requiring a Risk Management Plan in areas where the threat is or would be significant as described in Appendix B:

Existing handling and storage for retail sale
Existing and future non-residential handling and storage in relation to application
Existing and future non-residential application

The Risk Management Plan should demonstrate and ensure compliance with Canadian Fertilizer Institute guidelines and codes of practice where appropriate. The Risk Management Plans for existing activities shall be established within three years from the date the Source Protection Plan takes effect. This policy does not apply to:

Activities governed by Nutrient Management Plans developed under the Nutrient Management Act.

Monitoring Text:

MON-1-LB: Annual Report from the Risk Management Official
By February 1 of each year, the Risk Management Official shall provide a report to the Source Protection Authority with the information required in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 related to the previous calendar year. This will provide administrative, enforcement and compliance results for the Section 58 Risk Management Plan and Section 57 Prohibition policies.