Policy Text:
The existing and future application of commercial fertilizer for non-agricultural uses, where it could be a significant drinking water threat, is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and therefore requires a risk management plan. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the application of commercial fertilizer in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Soil testing requirements to determine fertilizer application rates;
2) Best management practices for the application of commercial fertilizers;
3) Consideration of the use of slow release fertilizers;
4) Consideration of naturalizing land outside of play areas and increasing buffer zones along water courses;
5) Requirement for records for fertilizer applications be maintained;
6) Requirements for appropriate training of personnel in relevant best management practices, spill response etc.;
7) Requirements for any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a chemical release to the environment;
8) The timing of plan implementation;
9) Monitoring and reporting;
10) A provision in reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating that the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA B (vulnerability score of 10) - Madoc, Tweed, Deloro, Peats Point and Point Anne.
b) IPZ 1 and 2 (vulnerability score of 9 or greater) - Belleville (IPZ 1), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1) and Point Anne (IPZ 1).
Note that in these areas this policy is applicable to commercial use of fertilizers in parks, sports fields, golf courses etc. but not residential properties.
Tools: Risk Management Plan pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: When the Plan takes effect for future activities and within 2 years for existing activities.
Monitoring Policy (See Appendix C, List F):
The risk management official shall submit a report by February 1st of each year to the Quinte Source Protection Authority summarizing the mandatory requirements for the previous calendar year, as specified in Section 65 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the Clean Water Act, 2006.