Where the existing handling and storage of fuel in tanks greater than 2,500 litres is a significant drinking water threat and is therefore designated for the purposes of Section 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006. The risk management official shall establish a risk management plan for the handling and storage of fuel. The risk management plan shall contain, as a minimum:
1) Consideration to current approvals, precautionary measures and procedures;
2) Any changes deemed necessary to existing operating and maintenance practices;
3) Annual inspection protocols;
4) Measures for spill and secondary containments;
5) Emergency spill contingency measures;
6) Contaminant management plans where required;
7) Requirements for training and licensing;
8) The timing of plan implementation;
9) Monitoring programs and record keeping;
10) Reporting requirements;
11) 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.
The risk management plan will address any deficiencies in the existing measures that do not adequately manage the significant threat. Such measures would be developed in accordance with best management practices, the Ministry of the Environment Risk Management Catalogue, and relevant regulations and codes such as the Technical Standards and Safety Authority Liquid Fuel Handling Code 2007 as amended from time to time.
Implementer: Risk Management Official - Municipality

Applicable Areas: 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 one year 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.

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.