Policy Text:
The handling and storage of DNAPLS requires a risk management plan and is designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 where it could be a significant drinking water threat. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the commercial and industrial storage and handling of DNAPLs in the applicable areas. The risk management official shall, as a minimum:
1) Establish adequate measures for storage safety including proper storage facilities, leak detection and containment;
2) Include an emergency contingency plan;
3) Specify appropriate training of personnel;
4) Require any other measure deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) Include 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 Area: This policy applies to the following areas:
WHPA B and C - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Tweed and Point Anne.
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.