Policy Text:
The future handling and storage of fuel is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
The installation of new fuel storage tanks (greater than 250 and less than 2,500 litres) partially below and below grade is prohibited where they would be significant in WHPA A. The installation of new fuel storage tanks (greater than 2,500 litres) below or above grade is prohibited where they would be significant in WHPA A and B and IPZ 1.
The replacement of existing tanks is exempt.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality
Applicable Areas: This policy applies to the following areas:
a) WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Fuel tanks of between 250 and 2,500 litres capacity installed partially below and completely below grade (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed),
b) WHPA A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Fuel tanks larger than 2,500 litres capacity installed below or above grade (Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh).
Tools: Prohibition pursuant to Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List G)
Effective Date When the Plan takes effect.
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.