Policy Text:
The existing and future application of pesticides for non-agricultural uses where it could be a significant threat is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and requires a risk management plan. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the application of pesticides in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Best management practices for the application of pesticides;
2) Requirements for records for pesticide applications;
3) Requirements for accreditation with the Integrated Pest Management Council of Canada;
4) Considerations for natural areas and increasing buffer zones along water courses;
5) Requirements for appropriate training of any personnel applying pesticides;
6) Any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
7) The timing of plan implementation;
8) Monitoring and reporting;
9) A reference to Section 60 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 indicating the Plan may not be transferred to another person without the written consent of the risk management official.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: 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 and WHPA E (vulnerability score of 8.1 or greater) - Belleville (IPZ 1 and 2), Picton (IPZ 1 and 2), Deseronto (IPZ 1 and 2), Ameliasburgh (IPZ 1), Napanee (IPZ 1 and 2), Point Anne (IPZ 1), Madoc (WHPA E) and Peats Point (WHPA E).
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 actions it has taken to implement the policy.