Policy Text:
Where it is an existing significant drinking water threat, the handling and storage of organic solvents 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 commercial and industrial storage and handling of organic solvents in the applicable areas. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Consideration for existing risk management measures;
2) Best management practices for the storage and handling of organic solvents are being used;
3) Consideration of the following:
Vulnerable areas,
Water courses,
Surface drainage,
Water wells (both used and unused),
Storage facilities (location, type of containment and secondary containment),
Areas where organic solvents are handled;
4) Protocols and emergency response program to be followed in the event of spill of organic solvents and any other measures deemed necessary to reduce the risk of a release to the environment;
5) Training requirements of staff in all aspects of the risk management plan;
6) The timing of plan implementation;
7) Monitoring and reporting;
8) 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 A, B and IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne, Tweed, Picton and Ameliasburgh.
Tools: Risk Management Plans pursuant to Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
Legal Effect: Must Conform (See Appendix C, List H)
Effective Date: Within two years of the Plan taking 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.